PMDG General Forum

Firmware 1.04; Engravity drivers installed properly, as well the PMDG Interface. The config window in the PMDG menu pops up only for a moment and it is impossible to choose a port, the gadget doesn

On landing, im told to contact ground.When I contact ground, im given various options for take off..No option to taxi to the gates.Any ideas?

Having been back and forwards to the MD11 link on PMDG main page for the last year, I wonder why there are no new screenshots of the aircraft.The last website screenies were on the 12th of January 2006.We are now 10 months down the line. Surely there must be some exterior model pics, or something like that.Do you have anything more to show us?RegardsAnthony ReesCape Town

Will we have old or new style standby gauges in the MD-11? If you model the old standby artificial horizon will it topple?http://www.airliners.net/open.file/0191456/L/-Paul

As I know that PMDG737 can tune the radio to the airport's ILS frequency at the radio panel (NAV)However, I can't find it at PMDG 747, only at the FMC NAVRAD, but I can't change the frequency. So what should I do if I want to have an ILS frequency different from the FMC

After building a new computer system I reinstall the PMDG B744 / 744F without any error's but in the FMC the SID and STARS are not visible.All the necessary files are in the correct directories....PMDGSIDSATARS folder and FS9FMCWP folder. NAVDATA 608 and latest SID amd STARS from Terry.I read somewhere in the forum that the only solution was to reinsatll again. But I hope someone have an other suggestion or solution.ThanksRegards,Hans

Hi everybody! One small question: How can I get a wind-direction and -speed readout during the takeoff-roll? AS far as I know the FMC calculates the direction and speed from the Groundspeed(vector) (by IRS) and the TAS from the Air Data Computer (like the wind-triangle one can do with a mechanic Flight Computer). But during the takeoff-roll you don't have a GS-vector different to the TAS, you are not drifted off by the wind. Wind-data and windarrow are displayed on ND at 96kts in PMDG.BTW: Is the NE wind-direction true or mag? Is the wind in the FMC (POS pge2) true or mag?Thanks for any ideas, Stefan

Gents,When I have setup the FMC and is ready for the departure I sometimes get changes in the active runway for take off from ATC. I then reselect the runway in the FMC but then my ref speeds are blanked out. Why is this done? I guess this is the same in real life as well, but I was curious why this is done?Also I see on some videos they take off with flaps 20. How can i figure out what is the optimal take off flaps, 10 or 20. I know that 20 would reduce my takeoff speed but I see they do this even on take offs with long runways and no restrictions on the climb out??I am using the PMDG 747.Thanks and regardsKjetil OlsnesNorway

Hello All,I'm new to the forum so sorry if this issue has been raised before, I cound not find any information and thought I would post.Okay, on final with APP mode selected and below 1800AGL LAND 3 I noted that you can see the electrical page on the EICAS when selected. I noted that this is disabled on the real A/C. Is this an oversight by PMDG or is airline specific? I know that many operators change the systems on the real A/C according to their SOPs.FMC

I fly the PMDG 737 and 747 and used to be able to use my yoke to control the rudder whilst on the ground and aerilons in the air. Then I had to re-install and now my yoke won't control the rudders anymore.Anyone know where to look to solve this problem (ie, linking aerilons and rudder control) to same yoke axis. Don't know if it's a PMDG, FS9 or FSIUPC issue, just know that it used to work!ThanksRenzo

I have pmdg 737 800/900 installed on the computer as well as 747 and 747fI read on the pmdg website that if you are going to install 737 600 on th computer it must be done before other aircraft.Is that trueI was thinking of buying that variant but I wont if I have to reinstallWill the downloaded version install of the 737 600/700 mess up the config of the 737 800/900thank youPeter

I am totally speechless. Uber sweet!Chip

This free test download from www.navigraph.com (Previous Airac's were from Navdata) is an auto install for the PMDG aircraft. Mine is the 737NG and after the auto install the FMC shows Airac 0608 so something is wrong. Also the FMC does not recognise Gatwick Airport UK EGKK.What is the solution pleaseMany thanksHoward

Available only in AVSIM FS2004-Flight Plans library: Collection of 34 SIDSTARS procedure files, including all FAA NACO additions (see the new KTPA RNP approaches and RNAV DPs/STARs at KFLL), changes (KSEA runway renumbering included) and deletions published for the 28Sep-26Oct06 cycle. The locations include: KABQ KATL KAUS KBNA KBWI KCMH KDAL KDEN KFLL KGEG KHOU KLAS KLAX KMCI KMCO KMDW KMSY KOAK KONT KPDX KPHL KPHX KRDU KRNO KSAN KSAT KSEA KSJC KSLC KSMF KSNA KSTL KTPA KTUS. (Note: KSEA will require 0610 AIRAC data - see enclosed readme). There is general information provided in the enclosed readme, specific procedural information for each location in the header of each …

Hi just something that poped up in my mind when looking at the specs for the 737NG;How come the -600 dont have the longest range whenits lighter, shorter and take less payload but has the samefual capacity ? i mean logics says to me that -600 should have the longestthen -700 ect.

hello,i have a problem with the fmc of 747.The fmc don't want to give speed to the PA when a speed is indicated in a leg .ex: lerga 1500/180in this case the speed of the 747 have to be 180 kts. In my case the fmc give the speed limit 250 kts under 10000 feets. It is impossible to have 180 kts when indicated in the speed legs.i don't understand the problem.for your information i have not the problem with the 737, fmc gives the right speeds legs to the PA as indicated.have you an information for me?in advance thank you for your answer.jp disperatifmt008

This applies to pilots or those who have ever travelled in the cockpit. When the spoilers are extended in flight, is any rumble or other sound heard? I think it was discussed some time ago, but i couldn't find it.ThanksPaul

Hello,I have been operating all of the 737NG models since they came out without any problems until now. Today, I loaded the 737-800 and the following occurred:- Radios will not work, even when APU is on;- Radio controls won't work at all, I can't change freqs;- The duct pressure always shows zero even when the APU is running and APU bleed is on;- Despite this, I managed to start the engines and bring the generators online, however the duct pressure still showed zero regardless of the bleed settings and the radios still won't work.I closed FS2004 and restarted clean but still the same thing happened. Any ideas?Jim

Hello,just have a small or "big" problem;) Well, just installed PMDG 747 on my new Notebook system. And while starting i have a problem in the Virtual and 2D Cockpit. In the main display where the vertical Gyro is located, i can't see int the upper right corner the second and the last two numbers of the Height/altitude which you put in the "Hold ALT" area. So it's quite confusing to know if you are kno below Fl 1oo or above, because you don't see the second number. Also in the middle of the Cockpit, on the display where the 4 N1 bars are located,....well the upper 4 bars are overlapping the lower 4 bars sligthly...that means i can't see clearly the "power" of each bar, be…

I downloaded the most current data from navdata, as you all know the site loks different and changed. I downloaded the current info for pmdg.I noticed upon loading the info that many of the cyyz and other canadian sid/stat /rnwy data is missing from the download.Any idea where to get the last cycle , it was mostly complete.Peter

Does anyone know how to set the export directory for fsnavigator so that the pmdg fms can find the file. I had to reinstall and the fms is unable to find the exported plans. Do I set this in fsnavigator or pmdg..thanks in advancepeter

I have a problem, no matter i turn the battery on, EXT PWR and/or APU, the CRT's PFD and EICAS are black, in cold and dark cockpit this is. If i load the airplane normally with the engines running and pretty much everything working properly, the CRT's die black about 30sec to a 1minute or so. Can canybody help me here?!?! Please!!!I spent a #### lot of money and time on this product and studying!Thank you very much for you help and attention.Regards to all,Henrique Oliveira

I was recently instructed to descend to 11thousand within 30 miles. I know that on the FIX page, I can create a dotted radius around any given fix or waypoint.Is it possible to create the radius around the airacrafts current position, and not a fix or waypoint?ThanksChip B.@-@http://www.jdtllc.com/images/rcv4bannerbeta.jpg

I am having trouble with a CTD usually after an hour flight with the 747 400 + F due to an 'out of memory' error. I have 2GB of Corsair memory installed. I have noticed that if I load FS2004 with a default plane the memory usage is around 350MB a the start and the Level D 767/PSS 777 is around 600MB. Bless the queen she comes in aroundabout 1.3-1.4GB from the start, is this a normal amount of memory that she needs to run. I have been looking at various posts here and will try some of the suggestions. Would increasing the page file swap allocation be a good thing to do? I am running GEPRO + Active Sky + Ultimate Terrain.Many Thanks

Hello PMDG,I don't know if it is a huge update, but is there a way to include the passenger stairs and eventually some cargo loaders (like we have them on the F-version) for the Pax version ?Because not all airports have air gates or jetties available ...Just a thaught ...ps: sorry for the spelling:-hmmm