PMDG General Forum

I've used the iFly 747-400 and it sounds like the AP system is similar. The problem is that with the AP engaged, it didn't dampen the affects of turbulence to my joystick. (I use a force feedback control.) As a result, it would begin to swing in just about all directions if I took my hands off for more than two seconds literally. This in turn caused the aircraft to loose control dispite being under autopilot control. The only way I could prevent that from happening was to disconnect my joystick for the entire flight which also meant panning around the cockpit was out of the question. But I usually stay in the VC for a majority of the flight.I really want to get the P…

HiAnyone know how to assign the 4 fuel cutoff switches on the 744 to the switches on the CH Throttle Quadrant via FSUIPC.I have searched these forums yet cant find an answer.On the FSUIPC forum it was suggested to use the mixture lean and rich yet though this works for the default 747 it doesnt work for the PMDG versionthanksGraham

I'm getting this on the 747-400 FMC when I'm entering legitmate airports for the depatures and destinations. In fact, I flew this bird only a couple of weeks ago and everything was fine with all the FMC infomation.What could have happened?

dear friends,I want to assign the GF-T8 switches with the landing-lights, taxi-lights, beacon, wing-light, logo, strobe and so. Until now I did

Hi fellow Pro simmers-I'm not new in flight simulation. I've been flying the old 742 in Ready for Pushback, and now I'm trying the PMDG 744 Queen of the skies. I have read the entire manual and I can complete all the steps until takeoff. I have created a route from ESSA to EKCH and everything is working just fine. From here on it doesn't go as expected.I expect the FMC to take control during takeoff.Does anyone have a complete tutorial on how to complete a takeoff?What have I done:FMC:Route is ok and activatedPERF INIT PAGE GR WT, FUEL, ZFW approved and desired cruze altitude (eg. FL300)Trust Limit page:I don't know what to fill in in 1L - it says SEL --, but desired TO a…

Hello forum readers,I have a technical question about the 747-400:Is it allowed to make a derated (TO1 or TO2) in combination with an assumed temperature take-off.I know Airbus does not allow a derated/assumed combination. I don't know if Boeing does.Any clues?

After months of serious flying around with the B737NG, I thought I knew every surface feature by heart.Then I noticed something strange... The landing gear.When the wheels are retracted, they go into the aircraft belly. But unlike other commercial jets (PSS Airbus 319 for example),here the wheels remain visible. There is no round plate to cover them.I don't get it. If the aircraft skin is not continuous and flush smooth, isn't this going to create a lot of drag?What about the -60C temps at FL350. Doesn't that affect the tire rubber and the hydraulic system moving the wheels?Eytan OrnsteinFreddy's Flying Circus

Congratulations on a superb product - I am amazed that you manage to achieve such realism within FS9 - one question if I may..As a user of RB211 engines - I was wondering if the developers could give an idea of when they might be modelling realistic engine instrumentation for this - I understand from the documentation that it is planned?Thanks for any infoBrit

Exposing the reality of the freight daaaaug industry...enjoy!http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7...55827&q=landing

Hi captains,I use naturalpoint's TRACK-IR. Should try this!On my main 19''-LCD there is just the VC(virtual cockpit). All other tools like flight plan, load manager, fuel calculations, trackir-sw, active-weather und some tools for online-flying are on the second CRT-monitor. It works fine that way. But when in flight most of them are not needed anylonge. So are there any suggestions how to improve my setup to get a even better feeling of realflying? Should I move some panels to the second monitor? How are you flying?greets,FoizmanPS: based on Bruce-Topic (PMDG B744 using two monitors)...

Hello flightsimmers,do you know, who is flying the B737-600/700 PMDG from the left seat. No less than the National Security Advisor of Pres. George Bush, Condoleezza Rice!Right?

PMDG...Havent seen any screenshots here in the forums. Im certainly no Havard business gradute, but perhaps some screenshots would help promote , stimulate all your loyal and prospective customers!.. Love to see some ..thanks CapnOz

Hi,Just a few things I'd like to see (to make an already great sim even better!);Stab trim OFF flagMax N1 amber lineStab cut out/alternate trim switchesEngine spool up timeMore F/O calloutsIdle taxi thrust under certain conditionsCheers,-Paul

Hi guys, i'm posting this here to see if other PMDG and Radar Contact users have had this problem. I bought and installed RC4.01 a few days ago and have flown 2 full flights on my PMDG 747-400. Both time, when on final using autoland and almost at the runway threshhold at about 80 feet, the autoland disconnects (first time i recovered and landed manually...second time, i bit the dust after an 8 hour flight). Has anyone encountered this problem? If so, any fixes or do i have to throw out the RC4.Anthony

How do I start a Flightplan? I bring up the FMC put the two airports in and it says not in database.:-newbie

Hello Again! Where is the NAV 1 switch so I can get the gate to come to my 744? Could you show me a picture where it is?

hi gents,i have the 737, 747 already (downloaded in order accordingly). i am planning to buy the B1900C as well. can i install the B1900C even after i've installed the 737NG and 747? i know that there is some order in which to install.thank you,james

Hi there I wonder if any of you kind people can help me, does anybody know if you can download wing view for the 747-400, if so can you provide me with an exact link, thank you in advance.

Hi,I have a really annoying problem. Whenever I try and change the fuel loadings in the FS fuel menu they just go back to the preset values!The values start as thus:Left Aux 9.5%Left 13.9%Centre 1 0%Centre 2 0%Center 3 97.9%Right 13.9%Right Aux 9.5%Left Tip 0.1%Right Tip 0.1%I will change them to whatever I want, and this will be accepted. I will then go back into the sim, wereby the fuel values go back to how they were before!!!Anyone?

Hello PMDG users,after spending several hundred hours on data entry, testing and fine tuning, my Take-Off Performance Calculation Tool (TOPCAT) is apporaching its final release.You can download a beta version at http://topcat.ofplan.netHope you enjoy the program!*MS Excel 2000 or higher required to run TOPCATChristian GrillTOPCAT

I am interested in finding an appropriate VA for flying the PMDG 744. Ideally this would be a VA dedicated to the product with a high level of structure, and which is serious about realistic procedure, scheduling and routing. For example, there is such a VA dedicated to the Ready for Pushback 742 product, called Globe Cargo. Has anyone heard of something comparable, or at least compatible, with PMDG's 744?Andrew

Hi, I have the magnificent Queen from about one month and, until now with some problems, now I am able to file a plan, to takeoff and to climb.When I try to land I follow FS ATC instructions, but I am not able to intercept the localizer, even if I am at the reqired altitude, ref speeed and with flaps as I write on FMC Arrival page. I even put on fmc radio page the ils-dme rw frequency and course, overwriting the existing ones. I push APP and in FMC I can see it in white, but nothing seems to happenP.S. Thanks for answers at my FMC problems. Everything is ok now and I learned how to close a plan in FMC.Thanks,Maurizio Balvetti

Hi all,2 questions are bugging me. Picture say's it all.No1I am flying at FL350, I think. The queen is reporting FL350 level. FS9 is reporting FL339, the wonderfull pilot reply to ATC thinks he is at FL343 and ATC is telling me to descend to FL350 as I am 600 above assigned.No2I have searched the manuals and can not find the answer so - What is the ND TDZ flag in the lower right of the PFD, jst under the climb indicator??All help is very much needed!!!http://forums.avsim.net/user_files/142112.jpg

First of all I understand that the FMC does not retain the flight plan after you save the flight in Radar Contact and then come back later to resume your flight. I'm looking for some suggestions on how people handle this. Do you reload the FMC with the Flight Plan after you reload the saved flight from Radar Contact? That doesn't seem to work. Do you program the FMC from your current location?Thanks in advance to all who reply.Regards.Bill

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