demontraitor wrote:Current issues, which I've had since I've had the A330 (v2?)
AP on cruise will often Overspeed and disengage and the aircraft will pitch up aggressively. I then have to turn off A/T, cut throttle to idle, let the plane slow and reduce the altitude gained by the pitch up. Once settled, turn on A/T and apply full thrust to "wake" the A/T up, then reduce thrust levers back to CL.
On Approach, it's so so difficult to get the speed down. The initial slow down using the AP speed dial is fine, but when you're on APPR the speed just will not decrease it seems. Earlier I had the speed dialed to 141, but the plane would not reduce from 200. I put brakes on and extended gear. I ended up landing at 200 knots having to slam the anchors on when I touched down.
Why are these issues always present no matter how many versions are released? Is it user error?
Demon
I am a relative newcomer to flightsims and the JAR A330. I used to have similar problems with overspeed etc. Now I never have problems! Forgive me if I am stating the obvious.....or indeed doing things wrong!
Here are my thoughts and procedures.
On runway don't have AP or ATTR set.
When taking off set thrust levers to TOGA, don't allow plane to climb at an excessive rate.
When the LVR CLB indicator flashes on the PFD, pull thrust levers to CL detent. This will engage the ATTR.
Don't allow the speed to drop....work the yoke/joystick to maintain a slow climb.
At approx. 190 knots set flaps to zero and engage AP.
Only an unstable flight configuration will disengage the ATTR and AP. IF it does happen, ensure the ATTR and AP are disengaged. DON'T engage the ATTR manually by pressing the button.
Pull back the throttle levers, then push to to TOGA, then pull back to CL. This will automatically engage the ATTR again. Then engage AP.
On approach, you should have no problems with speed. Make sure that the ATTR is engaged and that TOGA is not displayed on the PFD. That is the only way I can see that overspeed problems will occur (unless you are manually trying to descend at an excessive rate).
In this config all inputs from speed control dial should work. Just make sure that appropriate flaps are set for your speed...otherwise you will be in unstable condition and AP/ATTR will disengage.
Now I'm ready to be pulled apart by the experienced pilots! LOL
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