Originally Posted by
Overnitefr8
There are definite ACARS issues. Been getting a lot of messages saying to acknowledge W&B after taxi out even though we did.
I've been noticing the same issues.
It seems the ACKNOWLEDGE W & B is coming after raising the 2nd fuel lever on the MD-11.
The new closeout software doesn't retain input information after you page through (like I always would do to check my work). You input the information on Page 1, Input the stuff on the Delays page, realize you didn't put in the drifts and groundspeeds, page all the way through, the stuff you put on Page 1 has dropped out, back to the delays page, and the delays have dropped out.
My best advice until they get the problems fixed is to NOT go back to page 1. Get it filled in correctly the first time, and then SEND. Chances are better at getting successful, accurate closeout than if you scroll back through to double-check your work. Double-checking erases your work.
.