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INTRODUCTION
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PMDG MD-11
On the INIT page, enter the altitudes you desire for cruise flight. For
example, 290/310/330/350. This will tell the FMS to predict your climb to
each successive altitude when that altitude is an optimum altitude based
upon your aircraft weight.
You will see the step-climb indicated on the Navigation display. You can
set the new altitude and pull the altitude knob to immediately commence
the climb, or if in PROF mode, you can set the altitude using the knob and
PROF will automatically commence the climb at the appropriate time.
Descent via a Procedure for Boeing-Centric Pilots:
To descend via a STAR and/or Instrument approach procedure is easy in
the MD-11. Once you have loaded the STAR/IAP and ATC has cleared
you to descend, set your descend-to altitude in the window by rotating the
altitude knob.
Select PROF, and the airplane will fly the descent, respecting each of the
altitude constraints along the way.
Note: This works equally well with departure procedures.
Flying Specific Approach Types:
For help learning to fly the PMDG MD-11 in different types of approach
scenarios, please consult the Flight Crew Operating Manual. Each type of
approach procedure is outlined in that manual for you.
Cold and Dark Airplane vs. Warm and Dry:
In the airline world, it is highly unusual for a flight crew to find their airplane
“Cold and Dark.” Modern airliners lead busy lives, and they are rarely
powered down and parked because a parked airplane is a non-revenue-
earning-asset.
With this release we have included some saved panel states to help you
simulate various conditions in which you might find the airplane:
a) PMDG MD-11 Cold and Dark (because this is always a good way
to learn your airplane from start to finish!)
b) PMDG MD-11 Long Ground Turn: The airplane in this condition is
plugged into power but the IRS is not aligned, as if the airplane
has been on the ground for a few hours.
c) PMDG MD-11 Short Ground Turn: The airplane is plugged in, the
