Thanks a lot guys. That info is very helpful and I have learned a few things too.
It is too easy for me when it comes to the sim because I can just not bother with any ATC so LNAV and VNAV do a great job but of course in real life that is much different.
Maybe I will try some on-line flying with ATC and get used to the challenges of doing things that way.
Thanks again.
Jason.