PMDG General Forum

Hello everyone, Im fairly new to the PMDG simulations, bought the 737-600 and fs2crew for it, about 2 months ago, after about a month I bought the 800/900 add-ons, I was blown away ofcourse, but my problem is, I can program FMC for the most part no problems, I put in all the legs and everything else, I fly the route no problem, how do I /or is there a way to program the desent into the FMC, right now I calculate and desent manually.Thank you all for your help.

I've been attempting, without good results, to program the CH throttle quadrant to the 737NG 600/700. No problem with the button assignments, but only with the axis assigments for the 2 throttles, reversers and flaps.When assigning the 2 throttles to their own axis, they don't move at the same rate, e.g. when looking at the throttle window in the sim and both levers are in the same position, my CHTQ will have the levers about 1/2" or more difference in their positions, one ahead of the other by that amount.Now I've tried to calibrate them, but that doesn't have any effect.Second problem is with the flaps which I've assigned to the far right axis. I can't get smooth moveme…

HiI have got the 747.I have got some cash to spend on my obession -I am thinking of buying either the track ir4 or the CH fligt yoke.If I buy the yoke than would I need the foot paddle as well?I have the microsoft 3d joystick.My landings at the monment are simply put, awful-would the ch yokehelp me.Please advise me I have limited budget-I am not a scrooge-honest!!!Qas

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Hello,I bought a new great 24" LCD to fly my PMDG B739. Now the picture is 1920x1200. When I use the FMC, and push the keys . 0 or +/- ot display 7 8 or 9 respectively. The problem doesn't appear with Z SP DEL / CLR.Can you please tell me what can I do ?Thanks a lotXavier

Hi folks,I work for a VA, and we have a special FlightLogger software that monitors the flights, and scores the pilot skill. The program records moments when the pilot pushes light switches for example. The superb PMDG747 is an incompatible one with this program. The reason is the beacon light. It seems the PMDG beacon switch does not use the inbuilt FS light system, but it is own variables. I tried to add my own Beacon Lights switch from the default 777 panel, but it seems the PMDG panel blocks that inbuilt variable and keeps the light switched off. Because the inserted gauge went always OFF after clicking on it.The question is why the panel blocks the default Beacon Swi…

Flight Simulator X is already there - or is to be the ultimate gift for X-mas ;-) - but Flight Simulator 2004 is not dead !My present to all fellow captains flying the almighty PMDG 744 is that small video of my last flight from AMS to DXB, just to throw light on the giant step made by FS9 and by aircraft developers such as PMDG...The future is promising.Online video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN8Bdfa2m5ADownload link : http://www.megaupload.com/fr/?d=BM99Z93ZEnjoy *:-* Happy vacation.

Procedures for KMEM Memphis based on Cycle 0612 (23Nov-21Dec06) FAA NACO Digital Terminal Procedures. The vectors-only departure Memphis Seven is expanded to include departure routing from runway to departure fixes for all FAA preferred routes originating at KMEM and most other frequently used routes. An extract of the current FAA HI Preferred Routes is included for reference. The new RNAV STARS added this cycle are included, and all arrivals include enumerations for with use with an ATC service and with routes to ILS final approach fixes for flying without an ATC service. All published procedures are included, and the text header of the procedures file includes SID and S…

I was just watching a documetary on UAL 232 that crashed about 17 years ago. It got me thinking about the failures on the 747 but these could be used on all PMDG aircraft. One thought is to have the option to have a fan disk failure inflight. Either have a single blade shear off or a whole disk completely fly apart. One a more realistic note, perhaps an option to have failures occur at random could be done. I mean having a box checked saying random failures and have that stay in any flight. That way you really would never know whats coming. Then again, it would also be a good idea to have it generate failures in a way that would be random yet predictable in terms o…

Ok.. first off.. I've beed doing this training loop that I got told about from PS1.3A... Basically pick a single strip airfield.. get yourself set up.. Put a marker at the threshold where you start and a beam at 90 degrees to that out on your FMC.. Program in your take off data but leave autopilot F/D and A/T off.. Flaps 10.. flight straight ahead till 500 feet.. make a 90 degree turn to the left.. then continue climb to 1700 feet, then turn left again 90 degrees.. maintain flap 10 speed + 10.. while flying on the downwind leg.. set the FMC for landing.. get the speed VREF.. Then upon crossing the beam start the clock... at 30 seconds select flaps 20 gear down.. and at 40…

Hi,Before engine start, when pulling the engine start switches, a light inside the switches should light up immediately (747, latest version). But the light turns on AFTER switching the Fuel Control sw to RUN.Did I something wrong? Bug?Walter

Hello everybody,I am little confused on the status for the combatability issues for the GoFlight MCP Pro fpr PMDG 737-800. When I read here through the Forum I understand that a Beta version is under development and the final version is not available yet.On the other side.... on the PMDG Home page => section PMDG OPS I can read and instruction guideline for this HW add on....Can someone clean out my confusion.... ;-)...As I am looking forward to buy this I would like to know the status.Btw.... does anyone can confirm that the "GoFlight GF-TQ6 Throttle Quadrant" works for the PMDG 737-800.Thanks for your feedback...Happy landings..ChristianMunich - Germany

Hi AllHoliday best to allI can not turn on the dome lights in the 737-800Can someone helpCheers

Will there be a MD-11 desktop model like there is one for the 747-400?Ronald

Can the 744 clock be used in the 737 planes? Since the chrometer doesn't stay with the sim acceleration 2x 4x, but stays with the computer clock. The 744 works fine. So could I just replace it in the panel.cfg?

Hi I am having a range problem with the 747-400fI am trying to fly from KMEM to EDDF using the Atlas Air 747-400F with a distance of 4,125 miles and a inital flt level of 30,000now according to the specs of the plane the max fully loaded rangeof the aircraft is 4,450 nautical miles I have a ZFW of 632816 and full full of 242184 = 875,000and i know i can add 2000 extra pounds of fuel to still fall within safe limits for take off according to the manual speaking of the manual how much of a differance between the pax and the cargo version of the manual?i programed the fmc with the following flight plan which was FDX 38route on Decmeber 7th 2006J42 KONGO J145 HVQ J78 PSB J…

PMDG team,I've read many topics about new features o the MD-11.En every now and than new features pop up.But isn't it a quicker way to tell which features are NOT on the MD-11, and which features are none selectable options.Ronald

I've done a search, but have found no real answer to my problem. I can't get the nosewheel of the 747 to track freely after touchdown and rollout. While on the ILS approach, I've disengaged the FD prior to touchdown, and disconnected the AP while on rollout. Even so, the nosewheel is very sensitive in taxi and I have to fight to keep the aircraft centered on the taxi line. Any idea what I might be doing wrong and how to correct this. Help is appreciated!!! Thanks. BTW, this is in FS9.

Hi all,reading the normal procedures/checklist of boeing 737 there is an instruction to set the engine start switches in the CONT position before the take-off (being part of the "before T/O procedure").The same istruction is also present in the "landing procedure". COnsequntly, I suppose that during the climb/cruise phases, the switch is moved in the OFF position. Neverthless, in the climb and cruise normal procedures I can't find any reference of turning off the engine starters.So my dubt is if my supposition could be wrong. If not, when we have to move to OFF the switches?Thank you in advance for any reply. Bye,

Hello MarkusYou recently wrote an article for the Swiss aviation magazine "Aerorevue" about using FS in commercial aviation training.In your article you posted a screenshot of the PMDG MD-11 showing its failure capabilities.I wanted you to ask if you could post the screenshot here as well since it is officially published anyway.I believe a lot of people will be delighted to see what this bird can do...Thanks and keep up the good work...CheersMartin

Hello,I was reading through a different forum regarding an 'upgrade' to a product for a Boeing jet, but one of the features that will not work in FSX with this jet is the wing flex. The developers said it had something to do with different code. This may sound like a silly question, but will FSX support flexing wings? Thanks,Darren

Hi everyone..Basically.. I'm trying to learn as much about flying the 747-400 as I possibly can.. I'm a big enthusiast.. and I figure that the only way to really improve my own knowledge is to document what I know in a tutorial of my own design.. and then use the discussion and comments to better my understanding..My tutorial I've nearly finished now.. is very extensive.. covering planning.. fuel planning.. all pre-flight prep.. taxi tips.. take off in detail.. SIDS/STARs... Fuel Monitoring and control.. step climbs.. you know the whole deal.. right down to shutdown..But before I attempt to put anything on the PMDG OPs page.. there are a few things I wanted to clear up..1…

Will the forthcoming 737NGX be able to run in FS9 as well as FSX? The reason I ask is that I would like to see a FS9 version that can save flights and panel states, which I understand will be a feature of the FSX version.Thanks,Sandy

Hi All ! I'm running FS2004 and FSNAV version 4.6 and the problem that I have is that when I'm in FSNAV and hit the AP Button FS2004 will not take command from FSNAV so the flight plan in FSNAV never gets ingaged. I'm using PMDG 737 NG 600/700 with the updated version. Is there any help you give me please ? Thanks Scott

Hi all, I am just wondering is GPWS Windshear warnings for 744 modeled? If no, what is the good indicator for windshear? I just did a landing in VHHH 07L and I set the wind to be 14025G35, at about 200' RA, the wind arrow in the ND shifted from 140 to 190, and I was trapped in tailwind condition but fortunately, I am still still managed to land the plane. However, is it a good sign of windshear?thanksben