TraineeHi, 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.
7 Answers
First OfficerHow does the airplane perform when you disengage the autopilot?
Traineewhen 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.
Chief CaptainNormal 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.
First OfficerI'm sure that on the heading knob, there is a bit at the top to adjust the bank rate
Chief Captainanonymouse91 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
First OfficerConclusion=set the AP to 25 degrees max bank
TraineeThank you very much for your help. Problem solved!
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