djspatrick 15 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Hi all, First off, I'm loving the new 64-bit buses - keep up the great work! I use Pro-ATC/X for ATC. Occasionally I'll ask for a flight level change depending on the prevailing winds aloft. When I'm cleared, I dial in the new altitude and press the ALT knob on the FCU. The problem is when I descend by maybe 1000 feet while TOD is displayed on the ND the aircraft thinks I'm starting descent phase, the TOD indicator is removed and I never get any more check-lists (descent preparation, approach etc.). Is this behaviour correct and should I be using V/S to change flight level in cruise? Thanks, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted November 19, 2018 Aerosoft Share Posted November 19, 2018 This is expected behavior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspatrick 15 Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share Posted November 19, 2018 Thanks for the reply. Is this is how the real world aircraft behaves or is it something that isn't modelled because it doesn't happen in day-to-day operations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted November 19, 2018 Aerosoft Share Posted November 19, 2018 I'll need to ask about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill3810 109 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 If you would please provide me with some more information, or take a video and upload to YouTube with a link. Information needed. When you descend how far are you from the TOD? What mode did you engage to descend and what mode was active when you engaged that mode? precisely what was the FMA readings before you began descent and what was the FMA reading when you initiated the descent. Were you always below the predicted path or did you catch it and what was the FMA when you did? all details important video perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deputy Sheriffs Hanse 216 Posted November 19, 2018 Deputy Sheriffs Share Posted November 19, 2018 This a flight level change and not a descent as you are describing it in your message. Did you enter the new "cruise level" into the MCDU (INIT A page) before starting to descend? The same you would do in case of a higher flight level......! Try again and report what happens then........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspatrick 15 Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 Thanks all. I will try to receate the scenario using the steps below and report back. 1) Insert the new CRZ FL into the PROG page; 2) Set new CRZ FL on the FCU; 3) Select V/S -500 or -700 and pull the VS knob; Have agreat weekend. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspatrick 15 Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Yep, followed the steps in my last post and the bus correctly stays in CRZ phase. I guess the real bus does this too. Thanks for your help and please close this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosoft Aerosoft Team [Inactive Account] 51558 Posted November 26, 2018 Aerosoft Share Posted November 26, 2018 Because we believe this topic has been answered we have closed it. If you have any more questions feel free to open a new topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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