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== Using the Auto Pilot for the first time ==
== Using the Auto Pilot for the first time ==
Assuming you are in the air and above 3,000 ft get the 777 roughly on course and to cruise speed. Now set the heading dial on the Autopilot to your heading (the inside part of the dial) of say 150
Assuming you are in the air and above 3,000 ft get the 777 roughly on course and to cruise speed. Now set the heading dial on the Autopilot to your heading (the inside part of the dial) of say 150
and press the hold key (it should light or yellow) now set the altitude to 19,500 ft using the altitude dial and press ALT button ,you can change the settings while you have these functions engaged so instead of de-activating them to make adjustments you simply set the desired course and altitude while they are engaged. '''Note please read the FlightGear Autopilot wiki carefully to more fully understand the Auto pilot''' There are many things you need to know.
and press the hold key (it should light or yellow) now set the altitude to 19,500 ft using the altitude dial and press ALT button ,you can change the settings while you have these functions engaged so instead of de-activating them to make adjustments you simply set the desired course and altitude while they are engaged. '''Note please read the FlightGear Autopilot wiki carefully to more fully understand the Auto pilot''' There are many things you need to know.


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