Need help taking off in PMDG 777.
I couldn’t resist the temptation so I bought the PMDG 777. The problem is that I am having a problem taking off.
I start down the runway and get speed to @ 145 to even 160knots but as I pull up on the yoke it dies.
Any ideas?
Happens on both my 5800x3d/RX6800 rig and my 5900x/RX6950 rig.
The 5800x3d rig has a Turtlebeach Velocity one yoke and rudder and the 5900x has a Logitech yoke and rudders.
UGH!
Did you set up the engine thrust (derate) in the CDU?
Did you activate autothrust and TOGA prior to takeoff
Exactly what do you mean by dies?
Engines shutdown? Throttles retard?
Throttle retard
How are you supposed to get help if you don’t answer?! 
I have a quick start ref for the 777 written down if you want a copy to compare steps required.
We provide a complete tutorial that will get you in the air without any problems.
If there is a point where what you see does not match the document, just contact our support at support.pmdg.com and we’ll be able to sort that out with you.
Mathijs Kok
PMDG
Thank you!!
What do you mean by “I pull up on yoke it dies” ? Either you have not set weights correctly or have not set up the FMS correctly. Remember this isn’t your typical “load and go” airplane.
Did you manage to get her airborne?
Still working on it!
Not sure if this was what you are seeing, but assuming you set up all your VRefs, flaps & trim ok according to your load & weather and arm A/T & speed dial to V2, then in TOGA mode (shortcut is the screw headon the MCP) the A/T should be taking over not long after you take off. Now there is an option somewhere where (FMS?) you can set your physical throttle to override the A/T and when this is on (as it is by default), a slight movement in your throttle system will override the A/T and cause you to lose thrust if your throttle is not at TOGA. simple solution find that setting and turn it off so no there is no manual override of the A/T.
Mine went idle after takeoff automatically even with these settings (A/T manual override in hold mode setting) what now?
Auto throttle’s Hold mode indicates that throttles are now under your control and you need to adjust the throttles yourself to maintain airspeed. This can happen when you are descending in VNAV or using FL-CH mode (Flight level change). Never heard in climb. Unless you have overshot the altitude selected in MCP. It is difficult to say what went wrong without useful information such as what altitude was selected as well as what autopilot/auto thrust modes were selected.
I would like the 777 guide if possible please.
It’s admittedly been a while since I flew the 777 as I’m using FS2024 now, but this is my original quick start guide written a few months ago, the file you want here (on my Google drive) is-
“PMDG 777 QUICK START-v1-0-0.txt” -
Did you try these?
Mathijs Kok
PMDG