One thing, you don't need to set your IRS to Align first. �Just go all the way to Nav.

Also, don't put anything in the temp. �Anything with dashed lines is optional. �Anything with boxes is mandatory. �Temp is for derated takeoffs. �Don't ask � �In fact, you might want to give it a quick try without putting in anything in temp and just see what difference that makes.

Also, it is hard to put EVERYTHING in your checklist. �I assume you are putting in your initial position. �Printing out 2, 3 and (finally broke down) 5 of the manuals really helped me.

What does your EICAS say as far as your thrust setting? �Where is your little green arrow?

I can promise you that for me, I advance throttles to 1.10, hit EPR, the airplane starts rolling and eventually takes off.

I assume it was EPR showing in your PFD.

Has it ever worked?

BY THE WAY:  Curious as to why the TO/GA button is not ever mentioned in connection with take-off, since TO stands for take-off ??!!

I am assuming it is being done automatically.  I am getting confused with the Maddog, where I seem to remember pushing mode buttons manually.