How to Perform an Auto Landing on Microsoft Flight Simulator

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How to Perform an Auto Landing on Microsoft Flight Simulator
How to Perform an Auto Landing on Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Not very good at landing landings in Microsoft Flight Simulator? Do you always have those "CRASHED" or "STALL" warning messages when you land? This article will teach you how to land automatically (called "autolanding").

Steps

Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 1
Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 1

Step 1. Find the autopilot panel

It should be on top of the dashboard.

Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 2
Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 2

Step 2. Look for the watch face with NAV or CRS

The numbers indicated at the bottom of the dial show the landing signal and are also helpful for manual ILS (instrument landing).

Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 3
Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 3

Step 3. Press SHIFT + 2 to show the radio panel

Enter the ILS frequency as the standby frequency for NAV 1 and move the button (switch) between the active frequency and the standby frequency to switch between them (you can find the ILS frequency in Map> Airport runway, then scroll to the down to see the frequency associated with the runway and the type of runway. Then, you can enter (on the autopilot control panel) the signal and runway codes in NAV OR CRS.

Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 4
Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 4

Step 4. Activate NAV 1 by pressing the button named NAV 1

Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 5
Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 5

Step 5. Close the Radio Panel

Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 6
Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 6

Step 6. Set the landing speed in the IAS menu on the autopilot panel to 147 for Boeing 737, 158 for Boeing 777 and 180 for Boeing 747

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Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 7

Step 7. Turn ON the auto throttle (AUTO) and turn the autopilot to CMD

Press the IAS button and press APP or APR when you start to hear a continuous beep.

Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 8
Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 8

Step 8. The aircraft will follow the path defined for the instrument landing using the autopilot, moving the flaps at 30 or 40 degrees, activating the landing light, in forced slowdown, with the spoilers on (SHIFT + /), and braking automatic set to 1 if the runway is long, to 2 or 3 if the runway is of medium length and MAX if the runway is short

Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 9
Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 9

Step 9. When the aircraft is approximately 7 seconds off the ground, regain control by returning the throttle grip to OFF and manually control the speed

Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 10
Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 10

Step 10. Approximately 5 seconds off the ground, the aircraft should be sufficiently aligned with the runway

Disable the autopilot and manually control the aircraft. Remember to press F1 for the engine to go to idle speed.

Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 11
Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 11

Step 11. Be prepared

This is the hardest part. Now, without autopilot or anything you have to check the last 10 seconds by yourself. Correct the trajectory if necessary. Don't turn too abruptly or the plane will obviously go off the runway.

Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 12
Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 12

Step 12. Contact

Press and hold the F2 key to activate the inverter. The reverse gear will help in braking.

Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 13
Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 13

Step 13. When you reach 60 knots press F1 to stop the inverter; at 40 knots you can deactivate the autobrake

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Land in Microsoft Flight Simulator Automatically Step 14

Step 14. Go ahead to the gate

Advice

  • Never forget to disable autopilot and auto acceleration or the plane may not slow down enough even if you are on the runway, refusing to land.
  • Never forget to use the right gear for landing, spoiler and automatic braking.
  • Never forget to double check your settings.

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