PM/FSUIPC autopilot issues

[E-Dawg]

I am a relatively new simmer here, please excuse my ignorance!

Computer setup:

PC1=FS2004/Wide FS (multiple monitor)

PC2=Project Magenta RJ PFD and ND

PC3=Project Magenta MCP and FMS

All tied together using latest FSUIPC

I am having a problem with the Project Magenta MCP. THe flight director displays info correctly it seems, though when heading or LNAV mode is selected using the autopilot, it will "chase" the course or heading bug annoyingly (I know this issue was brought up on the PM newsgroups).

Of more concern however, is the fact that when I engage the autopilot using the PM MCP software, the aircraft violently pitches nose down or up, to the limits of its trim tab stops. If I use the FS9 autopilot however, there are no problems with autopilot operation (however the FD and other things don't work with PM which is annoying).

Is there a how-to or FAQ about how to use offsets? I am assuming this has something to do with them....I have very little background with programming!

[Pete Dowson]

I am having a problem with the Project Magenta MCP.

Sorry, I cannot realy offer PM support. I am not part of the PM team, just a user (when I get the chance to fly). I can say that I've not experienced any of these problems, but then I have no other cockpit (panel) loaded. Do you happen to be using a complex add-on panel as well as PM? This could be a factor.

The other thing is that the data in the PM's aircraft Text file needs to reasonably accurately apply to the model of aircraft you are flying.

Is there a how-to or FAQ about how to use offsets? I am assuming this has something to do with them.

No, it won't be anything to do with "offsets", and in any case they contain the data values being passed back and forth between the various PM components and FS. They are for programs to sort out, not people.

Please refer your problems to the PM support email. I'm sure someone will help you.

Regards,

Pete