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=== Autopilot === | === Autopilot === | ||
[[File:777-300-APpanel.png|thumb|270px|777-300 Autopilot]] | [[File:777-300-APpanel.png|thumb|270px|777-300 Autopilot]] | ||
The 777 autopilot can be fully controlled using the 3D cockpit switches. For FG2.4.0 use left and middle mouse buttons to turn any switches left/right. For FG2.5.0 and newer, you can use the mouse scroll wheel on all cockpit knobs.An Autoland system is | The 777 autopilot can be fully controlled using the 3D cockpit switches. For FG2.4.0 use left and middle mouse buttons to turn any switches left/right. For FG2.5.0 and newer, you can use the mouse scroll wheel on all cockpit knobs.An Autoland system is available as of v2.6.0 | ||
You can also use the 777's built-in autopilot tutorial to learn about the different switches. | You can also use the 777's built-in autopilot tutorial to learn about the different switches. | ||
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* '''IAS <> MACH''' - Switch between IAS speed mode and Mach number speed mode | * '''IAS <> MACH''' - Switch between IAS speed mode and Mach number speed mode | ||
* '''IAS window''' - Set your desired IAS speed or Mach speed here | * '''IAS window''' - Set your desired IAS speed or Mach speed here | ||
* '''LNAV''' - Tells the autopilot to follow the Route Manager settings laterally (control the heading) | * '''LNAV''' - Tells the autopilot to follow the Route Manager settings laterally (control the heading). | ||
* '''VNAV''' - Same as LNAV, except vertically (control the altitude) | * '''VNAV''' - Same as LNAV, except vertically (control the altitude). The autopilot will climb to the flight level you set in the Route Manager (in the input field or at a specified waypoint). | ||
* '''FLCH''' - Flight Level Change, set the altitude and press FLCH to climb or descent to designated flight level. | * '''FLCH''' - Flight Level Change, set the altitude and press FLCH to climb or descent to designated flight level. Thrust is set to a fixed value, speed is controled with pitch. | ||
* '''A/P DISENGAGE''' - Dedicated autopilot disengage button (click twice). It serves as an easy to reach "emergency disengage" button. | * '''A/P DISENGAGE''' - Dedicated autopilot disengage button (click twice). It serves as an easy to reach "emergency disengage" button. | ||
* '''HDG <> TRK''' - Switch between heading bug and course track | * '''HDG <> TRK''' - Switch between heading bug and course track | ||
* '''HDG window''' - Set your desired heading or course track here. | * '''HDG window''' - Set your desired heading or course track here. | ||
* '''HDG select''' - Engage/disengage heading or course hold mode and maintain SELECTED heading (FG2.5.0 and newer). | * '''HDG select''' - Engage/disengage heading or course hold mode and maintain SELECTED heading (FG2.5.0 and newer). | ||
* '''Bank limits''' (AUTO/5/25) - Define banking limits for turning, i.e. 5 for gentle turns at cruising altitude, 25 for good maneuverability at lower speeds; auto will be fine in most cases. | * '''Bank limits''' (AUTO/5/10/15/20/25) - Define banking limits for turning, i.e. 5 for gentle turns at cruising altitude, 25 for good maneuverability at lower speeds; auto will be fine in most cases. | ||
* '''HOLD''' - Engage/disengage heading or course hold mode and maintain CURRENT aircraft heading. | * '''HOLD''' - Engage/disengage heading or course hold mode and maintain CURRENT aircraft heading. | ||
* '''V/S <> FPA''' - Switch between Vertical Speed and Flight Path Angle | * '''V/S <> FPA''' - Switch between Vertical Speed and Flight Path Angle | ||
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* '''Default mode of when autopilot engage''' | * '''Default mode of when autopilot engage''' | ||
HDG HOLD mode: Maintain heading when engage. | HDG HOLD mode: Maintain heading when engage. | ||
ATT mode: If bank angle exceeds 5deg when | ATT mode: If bank angle exceeds 5deg when engaged, keep that bank angle. (there's bug, will be fixed) | ||
VS mode: using vs value when | VS mode: using vs value when engaged. | ||
If FD mode was engaged, mode is inherited. | If FD mode was engaged, mode is inherited. | ||