[jcam89]

I was wondering at which point different people engage auto pilot? Is there a real world protocall for this? I generally try to hand fly the plane up to 10,000 then engage the AP. The biggest challenge I find with this is keeping the AS below 250 without an AT. Just seeking different opinions.

Thanks everyone.

[timabbott]

It depends on what you are flying but in most airliners you push the TOGA button which sets proper take off thrust. This means that A/T will be engaged. I will usually fly to 10,000 but sometimes higher if I want to work on manually flying.

If you don't have an A/T then yes you will have to manage the throttles carefully.

Hope this helps!

Tim

[zfly2sky]

Jcam89,

Try these links & check out the other vids on that page.
There is a bunch of tutorials on it that will get you
"down pat" on the Auto Pilot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YinkPKMRiXA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjx-_sduLVk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWDVL8nurZ4