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Hi,

Is it possible to fly this aircraft, without using the FMC, and using autopilot 'normally'?

What i mean is being able to set my own speeds (using A/T), headings & altitudes controlled with fpm.

Many thanks,
Richard.

NB - Whenever i try to fly this aircraft as described above it always climbs way past the altitude i set and never turns headings, etc. BTW Do you press 'z' for the autopilot to engage?

Of course it's possible, heck the real aircraft is even certified to fly WITHOUT the FMC being operative  8)

Arm the A/T, dial in the desired speed and then push the "speed" button on the autopilot panel.

The autopilot is engaged by pressing either CMD A or B, either one will do the job, the 737 is equipped with dual autopilots.

...and one more question a bit further. Is it possible to use FSNav as FMC isntrad of the PMDG FMC when flying this aircraft? I tried but without success.

It is, but I'd say its that you would get it for no?
Otherwise there are several freeware models such as
Moach's 737 Experience that will satisfy you just as much.
But the FMC isnt that hard to learn. The tutorial flight and
an hour or so of manual and you'll be planning SIDS and STARS in no time.  ;)

You should really take the time to learn the FMC. It will give you a much better experience, and you'll be that much wiser.

Well, in fact I have gone through the manual and I have done a few flights using FMC. However I prefer FSNav even if it is not realistic. I guess it is all a matter of taste or I am fed up with black screens (I am a mainframe programmer). lol

I use FMC's on my planes that have them.

You should really take the time to learn the FMC. It will give you a much better experience, and you'll be that much wiser.

i can teach you how