AP

[got_wings]

I'm not sure what is happening... but when i turn the AP master switch on the plane radicly increases altitude like the world is blowing up!!! 8-) when i set the altitude in the AP it dosnt do as i say.... nor does it take the correct heading or speed... :-? now maybe im just crazy or not really sure how to use AP (which i dont, never do unless i'm doing somthing else at the same time) at all!!! :-/ is anyone else having this problem or am i just paranoid??!!??

[Hansie]

Hi,

I'm starting to learn the whole navigation stuff also and I had the same problem with the AP. On your vertical speed indicator check the mark at point 1 in the picture. it has to be on 0 elevation. You do that with the adjusting knob at point 2 in the picture. Click on the left portion of it to bring the marker down.

Let me know if this was your problem.

[jnigeld11]

What aircraft and is the altitude hold switch on?

[Knighjet]

the alt switch is on most all default planes in fsx and most add on planes

[got_wings]

only planes i was using it on was the comercial planes... the defult ones ... ill try it

[jnigeld11]

the alt switch is on most all default planes in fsx and most add on planes

Really...so the AP alt switch is always on in most FS aircraft?  :o  

[jnigeld11]

After the AP is activated, make sure the Altidude Hold, Speed hold, Heading Hold, etc. are activated also.