PMDG 737 0.00.61
INTRODUCTION
For Simulator Use Only DO NOT DUPLICATE NOVEMBER 2022
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• MCP TYPE: Choose between the original Honeywell or newer
Collins manufactured autopilot Mode Control Panel.
Older Honeywell MCP:
Newer Collins MCP:
Conflict Note: “Fail Operational” autoland capability is only
compatible with the Collins MCP. It is not compatible with the
Honeywell.
• AFTER TAKEOFF – WINGS LEVEL/HEADING SELECT: This
option allows you to decide if the airplane will maintain a wings-
level attitude, or turn to follow the heading bug immediately after
takeoff. Most airlines use the Wings-Level option.
• GS CAPTURE BEFORE LOC: This option allows you to
determine whether the autopilot/flight director will command the
airplane to follow the glide-slope on an approach even if the
localizer has not yet been captured. Airlines generally provide
specific policy guidance on this topic, and they will select the
equipment option so that the airplane adheres to corporate policy.
Generally speaking, the DENY option is the safer, more
conservative option.
• AUTOLAND: Fail Operational allows for reduction of drift angle
during crosswind autoland and provides steering guidance on the
runway after touchdown through the rudder servo, thus allowing
for CATII-B visibility approaches. Uses a third self-contained
inertial reference unit located inside the ISFD (see previous page)
and requires the Collins Mode Control Panel.
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