Hi Litjan,
You hit the nail on the head in both cases. I'm new to heavies but from experience I've learned i'ts usually something I'm not doing or doing it wrong so I'm reluctant to post. With time I usually figure things out using the forms or trial and error. This time I had to inquire.
The light on the execute btn is on in the video tutorial for the San Diego flight tutorial so I thought mine should be on also.
As for the speed brake I was to busy to notice the green light when I armed it plus I didn't realize there isn't a light while on the ground.
This aircraft is awesome especially with the tutorials. Thank you very much for your help, most appreciated.