PMDG General Forum

I tried posting this earlier but I do not know what happened.Basically I am in the process of constructing a SID/STAR file for LIPZ (Venice Tessera). It is the first time that I am doing this so of course I got errors initially, which I was able to solve given time. I have now come up on a stumbling block. Below is the section relating to SIDS. The first SID, VIC5A, works fine. VIC6A has been giving me grief for the last 12 hours. The SID displays the correct path when in plan view until it gets to the point where, after turning to intercept the 023 radial inbound to CHI you have to maintain the hdg until 20 dme inbound CHI. For some reason the SID seems to think t…

Here's a really weathered USAir 737. This is a first cut and will be toned down a bit. It will not be as grunged out as it now appears. http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/38657.jpg:-spacecraft

Hey guys..I have updated the last navdata rotation and now I have no more SIDs and STARs at eham.. Also The FMC cant find some of the old navpoints anymore.. (refso timex and more..) after a new navdata rotation do I have to do something in the FMC to change to the new data? I see the correct date in the FMC though. ALso I tried to solve the problem by downloading the latest SID/STARS and unpack them in my FS9K folder. But no succes.. Do you have a Idea what iam doing wrong?

Off for validation. Should make the SU2 livery release.http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/40909.jpghttp://forums.avsim.net/user_files/40910.jpg:-spacecraft

...well, almost. I'm going to do some minor fixes (like joining the red lines between the fuse and the tail), but very soon she's going to be ready for delivery to whoever wants this repaint.:-wave GreetingsThomashttp://forums.avsim.net/user_files/40177.jpg

Hello!Searched the forum for this subject but didn't find anything, so I decided to start a new thread.A few minutes after takeoff last night, I engaged the autopilot and the plane suddenly pitched up (very rapidly) to about 20 degrees. I couldn't control the pitch until I engaged VNAV which solved the problem.I had set up all LNAV and VNAV information correctly, armed the A/T and engaged FD before takeoff, my MCP SPD was set to V2 + 7 and I used 22k derated takeoff thrust.I don't see a reason why this happened since I only engaged the A/T, not any pitch mode.Regards,

The PMDG 737 is the greatest 737 built in the history of flight simulator. And I mean that will all seriousness. However, an important part of flying is fuel. I cant find realistic fuel burn data anywhere. So my suggestion to the PMDG team is to look at PSS. They release a fuel calculator based on aircraft type, cruise altitude, reserves, total distance, etc. with all of their aircraft. I love this feature because it makes fuel calculation 10 times easier and more realistic. This is just a suggestion to make the already superior PMDG 737 an even more superior aircraft package. Is there by any chance a fuel plannner in the making or are ya'll thinking about puting it…

I wonder if these are NG specific or company options or simply just errors:- the AP disconnect sound. Shouldn't it be played in a continous loop? On all other Boeings this is the case. The 737 Classic's AP disconnect warning is also played continously.- the yellow FMC P/Reset light/switch on the main panel. Shouldn't it extinguish if you clear the FMC generated scratchpad message on the CDU?And two suggestions:Will we have an AP disconnect and A/T disconnect switch in future?I mean the AP disco switch on the yoke and the A/T disco switch on the throttle levers.Then the red warning lights wouldn't flash forever on the main panel (I know you can click 'em) but that's normal…

When I takeoff, using Flaps 10, the Flaps 10 Bug on the MASI sits at a particular airspeed. When I retract the flaps to Flaps 5, the Flaps 5 Bug sits at the same airspeed. Is this normal?Also, during approach, when I select Flaps 25, the upper red "bricks" don't appear to reflect the values on my Flap Limit decal (below the Gear Lever).http://members.ozemail.com.au/~b744er/737/Flap25Limit.jpgOperator error?Thanks.Cheers.Ian.P.S. Also in the picture, you might notice the 328' Radio Mins. This seems to be some sort of default value in my copy of PMDG's 737NG.P.P.S. Also... Would it be possible to make the Cabin Altitude Landing selector knob turn whenever you hold the mouse…

Hi there!I've downloaded the latest SIDs/STARs database (0309) but many European Airports are missing. Like Orly (LFPO) or Porto (LPPR) for example. I was wondering where I could get some adittional SIDs/STARs to those missing Airports. is there any extra-database where I can download them?Thank you very much.Best regards,

the Hydrolics every flight.... can someone share the procedures to keeping the Hydrolics from overheating... I've looked through manuals... must have missed it. Any help is appreciated. Also Thanks Guys PMDG for creating a fabulous experience in this Flight Sim. This Plane ROCKS!!!!!!Thanks in Advance....Steve

Earlier today I had trouble engaging VNAV, The FMC gave me an error "check mpc altitude". I had both the FMC/MCP altitude set at FL360. Does anyone know why I couldn't engage VNAV?Dave FisherCYYZ

Tim or anyone....I assume your references to ATC in the tutorial are not actually coming from FS9, correct?If we created the tutorial's flight plan,(that we are entering into the FMC), in a pln format and enter it into FS9, will we then be able to communicate with ATC?Sorry about that long confusing sentence....hope you understand.Thanks,Don

Anyone know what this represents?http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/40728.jpg

Hi Guys,Im trying to get to grips with the aircraft and find im having lots of problems. The latest is the FS( ATC demanding that I climb and maintain 18000. That was my selected cruise to EGCC (manchester ) from EGNT ( newcastle ). I know the default transition is 18000 so left it at that although in the UK its normaly 6000. Ive set my flight plan in FMC, took off using the TOGA, climbed etc to my altitude, switched to 29.92 at 18000. Then hear constant messages telling me to climb to 18000. I decide to try using the actual barometer ( using active sky wxre ) the aircraft adjusts altitude accordingly, then the blighter at ATC comes back telling me to climb to 18000! Ive …

Hello ALLI have a problem where I am missing the some off the letters off my PFD .ie CMD shows CM and VNAV PTH shows VNAV PT.I am running FS9 loaded on a new machine with WinXP.Any ideas ?? Font size ??Thanks in advanceSimon Ward

Hi ALL,I wondered why the bank angle selection has none effect while in VNav/LNAV Mode FMC driven.The real Pilots are as well in wonder and anger about that, but so is life...http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.ph...threadid=104403

I can see for miles and milesAnother advancement in the flight deck is Vertical Situation Display (VSD). This high-tech marvel builds on the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning system and gives pilots a clear view of the airplane's current and predicted flight path.The ability to see the predicted flight path provides an earlier warning of conflicts with terrain or an overshoot of the runway. The same data exists in flight decks today, but the pilot needs to mentally integrate the data from several sources. VSD does this automatically and instantaneously.The system constantly monitors the airplane's flight path, calculating the airplane's altitude, speed and position, and p…

I have been having a problem with my plane turning into a ghost when I am ready to pushback. By the time I get my FMC programed and get the ok to pushback I go to an outside shot and the entire body of the plane is a gray color with no detail. Usually the tail still shows Southwest or American but everything else is gray.I also noticed that most of the AI around me is also gray. I have most of my settings kicked up on high. I figure with the system I am running it should take it. I also run Radar Contact.Here is what I haveAMD +2600 3331 gig ram 333XP ProGeForce Ti4200 with AGP8XFS9 PMDG737NG (What else?)Radar ContactAny help on settings would be appreciated.Denny …

Hey I love to fly the United Airlines paint scheme but my one problem with the current one that is on avsims forums is that the windows are different than any other repaint... They are really white-ish. I was wondering if someone could either fix the windows so the look like all the other repaints or if someone could paint a United Shuttle (white color scheme or the cursive "shuttle") That would be amazing!!!Thanks,Billy

Hi PMDG and ev'rybody else!!!First, I'd like 2 say that I really love flyin' your bird at its current state, SU1.2!!!Don't know what you're planning for next update but can't wait!!! My problem is with fuel planning...so my question is : do you plan to make a fuel planner like other addons out there?? Or can you help me in any other way??Any one??? Any help very appreciated...Thanx in advance!!!

I recently bought the B737NG and I love it to heart. When I try to put data into the FMC such as the airport ID like Fresno KFAT. It says "not in database". I downloaded the PMDG 737TNG SID/STAR - Updated 06sept03 posted on the PMG webpage. Now where can I put this file in order for it to work. Is this the only file that I need? What elaso do I need to do? Any gentlement out there can assist will be much appreciated. I've been flying Flightsim for about five years now and had used the Pheonix Simulation B777 and B747 before so I knew a bit. Thanks much. NaoPao,

Can anyone give me the fuel burn data on the 737-700 that would be used to manually plan for fuel.Thanks.

Hi guys, sorry if this has been asked before, but how well is cws modelled in this version of the 737? I was experimenting with different climb techniques recommended by Bill Bulfer, and one uses cws. According to Mr Bulfer, when you deselect VNAV the cws indicator will come on, which it does, and as long as the AP is in CMD mode you have level-off protection. I tried this and it didn't work, the plane began to slowly pitch downwards instead of automatically leveling off. I remember using cws in Falcon 4, and it works the same way. Is CWS on the agenda for su2?cheersant

Hello,Every time when i load the boeing 737-700 from pmdg, fs2004 hangs. The error report shows trouble with the pmdg_whiskey.gau file. Any solution?Thanks, Ginopentium 4 -2.0 gigwindows xpfs2004