X-Plane 10 default 747 autopilot

[xander787]

So I feel like this is a dumb question, but I can't figure out how to get the autopilot to work on the default 747. I set my altitude and heading and such before takeoff and then after takeoff when I turn on the flight director it puts the purple lines on the screen of where the plane needs to go but doesn't actually automatically do it, so I still have to manually fly the plane. What am i doing wrong? I can't figure it out :/

[Cameron]

Are you activating the actual autopilot? Once the FD is on, activate autopilot with (I don't have plane in front of me) I believe CMD A button.

[xander787]

I knew I'd go away from this feeling dumb. That was indeed my problem, thanks so much!

[Cameron]

Not dumb when you're learning and having fun!

Enjoy it and welcome to X-Pilot!