PMDG General Forum

Hello,I will try to explain my problem really clearly.From now six months, I fly with the 737 family with a really great pleasure. I bought the 747 too and I'm so pleased to play with both those planes.My current problem is with VNAV cruise.PMDG 737 Next Gen have an option in his configuration editor wich allow to use the VNAV ALT, wich allow to not have VNAV disconnecting when you modify your altitude on the MCP and allow you to set this altitude independently, but the FMC still manage speed limitation and other things.This mode is normal one on the 747.For an unknown reason, the FMC won't do that anymore from about a week. So do you have any idea on what can cause this …

I followed Ryans tweak tips, it made little difference to my system, until i discovered that my NVIDIA folder had two old driver folders inside so i deleted them and restarted FSX ,it made a huge difference.my system specs are below as you can see it's by no means a top end system but FSX is now very playable thanks Ryan.Phill Irwin------------------System Information------------------Time of this report: 10/30/2006, 08:33:12Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 Language: English (Regional Setting: English)System Manufacturer: GBT___System Model: AWRDACPIBIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PGProcessor: Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU 3.20GHz (2 CPUs)M…

Mails to support or update are not deliverd, because off the adresses not being availeble.See:A message that you sent could not be delivered to one or more of itsrecipients. This is a permanent error. The following address(es) failed: [email protected] SMTP error from remote mail server after RCPT TO:: host mail.precisionmanuals.com [66.221.47.170]: 550 Requested action not taken: mailbox unavailable or not local [email protected] SMTP error from remote mail server after RCPT and TO:: host mail.precisionmanuals.com [66.221.47.170]: 550 Requested action not taken: mailbox unavailable or not localWhat is happening? I need a reactiva…

Does anyone have a good tip on how to measure the distance between the 747-400 and the taxi centerline behind it? I always end up several meters to the left or right of the centerline, which is not much realistic. How do you measure the exact distance so that the 747 stops exactly at the Taxi Centerline after the 90 degree turn?:-)RaymondNorway:-)

I am still flying FS9 with the Queen and getting used to my new Track IR 4 Pro. Generally, Track IR 4 works extremely well with almost all of my huge fleet of a/c in the VC. However, the PMDG Queen (and NG too) present some serious control and visual challenges with this great piece of hardware.I observe that on takeoff roll in the VC with Track IR, frames are somewhat lower than without TrackIR. I'd estimate maybe 35%-50% lower. They remain low/lower until reaching an altitude that has less cloud and ground texture detail, maybe around 10,000 feet. I just did a flight and found that using Track IR frames were down to as low as 5-8 on takeoff roll and were generally…

This question applies to both teh 744 and 744F.It may seem like I'm splitting hairs here since I am using the packs on normal mode, they are working, they are splitting the work between the 3 of them etc etc.The question is: What is the trigger for the packs to switch from A to B or back to A at the end of a flight? The manual states that it automatically switches from one flight to the next, but I can't find anything definitive about what the trigger is. I wouldn't even ask, except that there are times when I don't completely power down the plane at the destination For example: There was one route I was flying where the turnaround was a mere 25 mminutes. Now, assuming…

Dear PMDGHave you guys ever thought of creating a PMDG virtual airline?This could include:1. Registered users2. Built-in log book into FSX aircraft flight summary, to upload to the server if playing online.3. Online Multi-Player flights with filed flight plans.4. Flight Rallies5. A PMDG airport hub. PMDG can partner with an airport scenery maker to create an purpose-built airport. This could be fictionous or a real airport.6. Integration of the PMDG Ops into a captain's lounge where things like updated AIRAC files and charts can be found, etc.7. Promotion from student pilot, to capatin in all three aircraft types with type-rating courses. your type-rating courses could be…

Recently I had a chance to look at a real world arline flight planning program. They demonstrated a LRC flight from LAX to SYD on a 747-400. Why does PMDG 747 LRC mode start at a low speed, ie M83, and end in a higher speed, ie M86. The demonstrated flight plan was for a fully loaded aircraft for that distance and the LRC mode started at M855 (FL300) and ended at LAX at M835. I don't know if anyone can answer this, maybe a real world 747 pilot?ThanksJohn McGinnis

HelloI just see the new livery of the 737-700 of Taag Angola on Avsim.Unfortunately, the new real 737-700 use the brand new livery which is awesome. The repainted 737-700 on avsim use the old one.Have a look here : http://www.airliners.net/open.file/1113964/L/Gilles Menghetti.

I recently purchased the 747. One problem. When i pick the 747 in my choice screen, and then choose it to fly, my fs9 then restarts. WHy is this happening! I paid 50 dollars!! HELP PLEAES thank you very much.

Hello all--- Updated 28OCT06 1300Z --Seems that the ISP botched a major upgrade in their Windows servers so people are running around in their network facilities like headless chickens. We're still trying our best to get things up and running, but for now, we're waiting for their operations center to attend to this problem in an appropriate manner. We'll keep you posted.-- Original note --I'm posting a small note to give a heads-up that our eCommerce site is down for maintainance. There have been a couple significant updates on the servers by our ISP that we need to integrate into. We expect it should be up in a short while.Best to everyone,

So after buying this product, do you have to buy the AIRAC thing? I cant seem to get the FMC to work. I have the demo (free) version of AIRAC but its version 0609.Can anybody tell me how to update that? I keep getting an fmc error of the runway not being found, but it worked last week.Please help, and thankyou,Deaddylan123

I've recently completed an Excel spreadsheet Fuel Planner.What it does:Calculates Approx. Fuel Burn based on trip length, head wind component, and Planned landing weight.Force user to stay under structural weight limitsWarn user when trying to go beyond range (either by stating out of range in extreme cases, or by telling you that you need more fuel than you can carry)What it doesn't do:Enforce Reduced Maximum Weight due to Takeoff ConditionsAny form of loading the actual aircraftGaurantee PRECISE numbers. These are designed to be ballpark figures for confirmation using the FMCIf you would like it, it's attached below.http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/159928.zip-Brian

Just wondered how PMDG approach the construction of VC's. For example with the 747-400 did one of the team actually visit a real aircraft flight deck to get a feel for the depth and size etc etc....or was it replicated entirely from plans or photos and technical data from the manufacturers?thanksKav

Hi,Since a few days I have the following problems:On the pos init page I have one line 1 the coordinate N37 55,4 E023 56,6 and on line 2 N51 0,0 W 000 0,0 (standing on EGLL). So my flt planner is lost.On take off I get the next error message:PMDG notification CG not within tolerance aircraft unflyable. I have the trim set at about 5 like normal. You can manually fly the aircraft without problems, but the AP won't engage anymore.I have had in all those years never these problems. I re-installed it again but still the same. Anyone how to solve this?Edit: I don't have the 744, but on other models no problems.Thx,John

How can I reinstall it because I need to reinstall FS I tryed the original installer to.

Hi PMDG team!I have two guestions for you:1)Will be modelled on NGX(and also on A320) "hard "speed constraints which work also without altitude constaraints?Because speed constraint on PMDG 737/747 but also on LDS767, PSS757 etc works only with a hard altitude constr. put in FMC. I think,this small feature is guite usefull and it would be great,if it worked !2)I know,you hate such a questions,but I have to ask :-)I

Hello, I was installed pmdg 747, and now i install pmdg 737NG with 800-900, and now when I want to take a 747 I get error with Dont send..... and checkbox with restart fs9. But 737 works good. So what is wrong, and maybe I need reinstall 747?

First of all, I'd like to say I've been very happy with this 747 for the year or so I've owned it, and equally happy with the 744F for the 6 months ish that I've owned that. My enjoyment nearly trippled when I installed the sound update. WOW. There seriously aren't words for that. There is nothing like hearing the whine as the engines spring to life or spool down!However, I have 2 small problems.1) I can't seem to get the FMS to do a "great circle" DIRECT from departure airport to destination. It always seems to require a interim waypoint. Does anyone know why this is?2) When using the keyboard interface to the FMS, I have difficulties with using the LSK 4R from t…

Considering PMDG is making such a detailed 747-400, it seems like I have found a detail that is not that accurate. I've noticed something in the cockpit videos I've been watching. When pressing the TOGA button, the thrust levers in the PMDG 747 reacts immediately. In the real aircraft, there seem to be a second or two of delay from pressing the TOGA to the thrust levers reacts :-) Is this the case or does it just looks like it in the videos? Sorry about this small detail, but if you're going to find anything wrong with the PMDG 747, you really have to look at the details ;)It is a fantastic product. RaymondNorway

Hi all,I need a little help.I

I setup the FMC with the 744 Freight I digit MAVER fix on leg page and works fine. I try to do the same on the 744 Pax but received a program error, should I reinstall the pax version to fix this or there some other way.ThanksFabrizio

Hello,I use the PMDG from some time and I get a problem now with my PMDG... I can't fly with VNAV ALT... I mean if I put another altitude that the one in the FMC, VNAV got disconnected as if the "Enable VNAV ALT" wasn't checked.Is that related to something I forgot ?Maybe with the livery ? Only available on my 767 from a specific company ?THank you for you answer.

HiProblem 1 is: after I updated sound to the PMDG747, I can no loner hear the sound of TCAS being set. Dial Moves clockwise OK but no sound.Problem 2 is: upon approach and speed reduction I occasionally hear a startling horrible grinding and screeching sound for sevral seconds. It only goes away if I change views and come back to 2D and then it disappears.How do I remedy these problems.Thanks Bill

Hello,I am having problems with my plane not shutting down when I deselect ground air/power available in my pmdg menu. most of the time the aircraft will either have residual noise such as fans, warning lights or the plane will not shutdown at all. Any suggestions?Thanks,Phil