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tim5686 Trainee


Joined: Feb 14, 2006 Posts: 3
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 5:53 pm |
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Hi, I have been flying the Boeing 737 in FSX, but whenever i have it on autopilot and ATC give me a new heading and i change it on autopilot, it only ever seems to bank very slowly. i then always get ATC telling me to expedite the turn. This creates problems on an ILS approach as the plane never banks sharply enough to line up with the runway.
I don't have this problem when flying the Airbus.
Is anyone else having this problem, or is it me doing something wrong?
Thanks in advance. |
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2robplaying First Officer


Joined: Aug 13, 2006 Posts: 163
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 6:16 pm |
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How does the airplane perform when you disengage the autopilot? |
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tim5686 Trainee


Joined: Feb 14, 2006 Posts: 3
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 6:18 pm |
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when I disengage autopilot, there is no problem, i can bank as steeply as i like. it is making me think that it must be something to do with the autopilot. |
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CRJCapt Chief Captain


Joined: Sep 12, 2005 Posts: 4281 Location: Ohio,USA |
Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 6:28 pm |
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Normal bank angle with the autopilot on is 25 degrees. Turn rate is a function of true airspeed, slower speed results in faster turn rate. You should never have to exceed 30 degrees of bank. If it looks like you do, you need to begin the approach further out. Don't put too much faith in FS ATC. it's only an approximation of real ATC. |
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anonymouse91 First Officer


Joined: Feb 11, 2007 Posts: 275 Location: London, UK |
Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 6:29 pm |
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I'm sure that on the heading knob, there is a bit at the top to adjust the bank rate |
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CRJCapt Chief Captain


Joined: Sep 12, 2005 Posts: 4281 Location: Ohio,USA |
Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 6:39 pm |
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anonymouse91 wrote:I'm sure that on the heading knob, there is a bit at the top to adjust the bank rate
You're correct, it goes from 10-30 degrees withe 25 being the normal setting.---------------737-NG |
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2robplaying First Officer


Joined: Aug 13, 2006 Posts: 163
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 6:47 pm |
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Conclusion=set the AP to 25 degrees max bank |
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tim5686 Trainee


Joined: Feb 14, 2006 Posts: 3
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2007 7:52 am |
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Thank you very much for your help. Problem solved! |
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