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General Autopilot Questions & Answers

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Why won't LNAV or VNAV work in a Boeing 737 simulator?Fix Boeing 737 LNAV or VNAV not working by checking FMC route activation, PERF INIT, MCP altitude, active legs, intercept geometry and FMA modes.7 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
Why does my flight simulator autopilot keep disconnecting?Find why a flight simulator autopilot keeps disconnecting, with practical fixes for noisy controls, trim, mode errors, power loss and add-ons.6 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
Why does autopilot altitude oscillate, and how do I stop it?Fix autopilot altitude oscillation by checking trim, speed, vertical modes, control bindings and turbulence with a practical recovery sequence.6 min read · Jul 2026Adam McEnroeRead answer
How do you use autopilot in a flight simulator?Learn how to use autopilot in a flight simulator: engage AP correctly, choose HDG, NAV, ALT, VS or FLC, and fix common route and mode errors.7 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer
How does an aircraft autopilot work in flight simulators?Learn how an aircraft autopilot works in flight simulators, which modes to use, how to engage it correctly, and why it may ignore your route.8 min read · Jul 2026Ian StephensRead answer

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