PMDG General Forum

Hi all,I've noticed something on some of my takeoffs in the 744. Sometimes, while following the FD, the stick shaker will activate. The attitude is not near the pitch limit indicator, nor is the speed in the yellow band. When I reduce pitch so that the shaker no longer activates, the plane accelerates past the target speed.I'm using the latest version, as well as the latest FSUIPCWhat am i doing wrong?Thanks for any helpPaul

A while back there was some forum chat about PMDG doing new or revised sound files for the 744. I generally find the sounds to be pretty good inside the a/c, but disappointing in SPOT view in particular. Are we likely to see any re-done sound files in the near future?Thanks!Jonathan

Hi Does anybody know why the EICAS screens after about 30 seconds of loading the PMDG747 turns to a black screen. I have read 1 other post on this but wat was suggested didn't work for me. Thanks Steve

I have the impression that the 744 even at lighter weights needs a relatively high nose up attitude even at speeds near Vref+10 and a little higher than this.From the 2D view there's no problem, but in spot view the plane looks a little strange with the nose so much up.Don't know the exact value of degrees now, will check that again.Is this normal?Andreas

Hi. Last night I was flying on VATSIM and was vectored by ATC to intercept the destination ILS. I (wrongly) anticipated that the controller would ask me to report established as I was on a perfect intercept heading. I was getting near the glide so I selected APP and the autopilot obediently started to capture the localizer and glide slope.The controller then vectored me away from the approach path for a go-around, presumably due to traffic, so I needed to disengage APP and return to HDG select/ALT mode. I couldn't do it and ended up having to kick the AP off completely and hand-fly all the way through the go-around, until landing. Hard work!There must be something I …

I'm here with a question about the FMC and CI.Ok, now I've read the manual a dozen times and believe it or not, I'm actually a "newbie" to the NG and FMC, since I recently just got the nerve in the past month or so to try to make it work (it can be intimidating if you're not used to it and have us FSNavigatior for years). Please don't pick at me or flame me, all I want to do is learn and understand completely.This is my problem. I'm using the 737NG to fly in www.virtualswa.com and they use a CI of 28 on their 737-300/500 and 36 in their -700's. When I put the CI in the field and have all the information complete in the FMC (I think, since it says 'pre-flt complete'), I…

After checking aircraft with Flightsimmanager is reported missing 737ng_overhead_1280.bmp and i have no real virtual cockpit, i mean 2d and 3d. Who can help me with this?

Hi,I'm using FSPassengers and until now I only tried it with the B1900C which has worked just fine but yesterday I bought the PMDG 737-800 in FSPassengers and got a problem before t/o with the CG and a message telling me the a/c was unflyable. I have read numerous threads about this at FSP's forum but I'm still confused about all this.Is there anyone else in here using FSPassengers with the B738 that could tell me the best way to load up the a/c with fuel and pax in the most realistic way and in a way that will not trigger this error message?Thanks in advance,

Is this an either/or situation in the 744? You either set an assumed temp OR you set TO1 or TO2 power?Thanks!Jonathan

HiI assume you have seen this video once or twice. It's driving my her indoors nuts, this weekend I asked her to switch the heating on and she said 'heating pump check' !!IIRC - the crew use autostart, but pull the overhead start-switch and then set the fuel cut off to run. According to the PMDG AOM P 109. If using autostart you select the fuel to run first. Perhaps Alan & Co, havnt RTFM ;-)Anyone ?Steve

Hi all, I was wondering if others have had problems with the 737NG's taxi, landing and runway turnoff lights "bleaching" the landscape (runways, taxiways, etc.). I have tried different combinations of the lights on and off and I still get the same results. I actually find it easier to see the runway by turning the lights off when landing...that ain't right ;-).Look at the screenshots below. Notice how the runway numbers are barely visible on the cockpit view and not visible at all on the external view. I would expect these lights to illuminate, not drowned out the scenery. The lighting effect on the plane is beautiful in the extneral view (notice the tail and the fusel…

I cannot locate my loadmaster for the PMDG B744. i did a search on these forums and I have found resposes saying it is at: C:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesFlight Simulator 9PMDG747400_LoadManager.exeI've looked there and I still dont have it. All I have is:C:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesFlight Simulator 9PMDG747400_OperatingManuals and:C:Program FilesMicrosoft GamesFlight Simulator 9PMDG747400_PanelState.I still cannot find my loadmaster!!Can anyone help?Do I need to reinstall?

HiQuestion regarding starting the APU whilst in the air. My PMDG 747 won't allow me. Is this inhibited in the PMDG and what is the r/l situation. Perhaps none of the failure checklists ie electrical bus failure ask for APU start ?MTIASteve

Hi I struggle to read the trim setting in the THR window, is this information available anywhere else ?MTIASteve

Just some of the F's that will be available from our download page once we go hot. ;-)http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/142437.jpghttp://forums.avsim.net/user_files/142439.jpghttp://forums.avsim.net/user_files/142441.jpgSneaking the Cathay Cargo Conversion in after release of the F, ;-)http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/142442.jpg

This is the second time I have posted about this. My night textures are not working correctly in the VC for my 738, I have not tried the other models. The glareshield and around the gauges, the overhead and the FMCs turn into the night textures but the main panel and the stuff around the second MFD and throttle dont.Watsup

I know this topic was already discussed because I saw it a while ago but I can't find it anymore. Anyway, whenever I attempt to activate the VNAV, I get two FMC messages. One saying "Unable to crz alt" or something similar. After I press CLR, a second message pops up saying "VNAV Unavailible. I looked through the manual but I usually look through the wrong areas when I look for things anyway. I checked the FMC section.Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong or where I can look? Thanks

... no, not a complaint, but rather an acknowledgement of the excellent support provided by PMDG.Recently I got involved in a series of problems which completely spoiled an otherwise perfect use of the Queen, and other products I previously bought.Desperately I sent a few messages to [email protected] and I have to express here my gratitude for their always prompt, helpful and perfect support.Thank you PMDG - keep the good work. Your services are well up to the level of your products, and regretably that is not allways true in the software market.A satisfied customer ,

SWEEET!! Im gonna have to buy this CDU but I have a few questions as I found the page on the PMDG website kinda confuseing.. Do I need seperate units for the 737NG and 744? It said something about a key or whatever, will current owners need to re-install of re-purchase the aircraft to get the licsense to make the aircraft compatible. If someone could just explain the process of aquiring this better it would be great :) Thanks! Trace

I have bought PMDG 747-400 . I make all the procedure to start up , but , when on the runway , during the take off , wheter at V1 or rotate , or V2 ( random ) I have a message " impact " and the flight end. I run a Saitek Cyborg Evo Force without problem with all my MSFS .Thanks for your help .Maurizio

A question to everyone who has active camera: Is there any way to get wingviews for the 744 with AC? The wing animations are amazing and it would be a real shame not to enjoy them from a windowseat.Thanks in advance for any help

How do you program a missed approach into the 747-400 FMC?

..............................................Not the 744F but something beter :)http://www.precisionmanuals.com/html/cdu.htmAlthough I have to wait to order the cdu my card is maxed.. :(Chris

Hi,I'd like to know how to enter the transition altitude for the destination airport. In the VNAV descent forecast page there is an option to set the transition level, but that's not what I'm looking for.So, how do I set the transition altitude for my destination? Haven't found anything about it in the manual.ThanksRob

Hi all,I got the PMDG747 since yesterday ,I own the 737NG/800/900 allready.Suprised I was that I could only find the loadmanager of the 737???Like to find the loadmanager of the 747???Any idea someone??RegardsGeert The Netherlands