Mode Control Panel (MCP)
$1.00
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Mode Control Panel (MCP)
$1.00
The Mode Control Panel is the primary interface between the pilot and the Boeing autopilot and autothrottle systems — and mastering it is essential for realistic airliner simulation. This guide by Captain Mike Ray walks through every knob, button, and display on the MCP, explaining what it does and how airline crews use it in normal operations.
What's Inside
- Complete MCP layout and control functions
- Autopilot mode selection and engagement procedures
- Autothrottle operation and speed management
- LNAV, VNAV, and lateral/vertical mode interactions
Who Is This For?
- Flight sim pilots flying Boeing airliners in X-Plane or Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Aviation students building Boeing autopilot systems knowledge
- Sim pilots wanting to use the MCP the way real airline crews do
Available as an instant download for just $1 — from University of Temecula Press.
If you like these pilot briefs by Captain Mike Ray, they are all compiled into two beautiful books, Airplane Stuff: Aviation Addicts Handbook and Airplane Stuff 2: Flight Simulation...and a Whole Lot More!