PMDG MD-11 (Legacy Version)

Hi everyone, I purchased the MD-11 recently and I've run through the tutorial a few times now to get used to it, everything is going well, apart from the automated feature which involves the aircraft levelling off at 10000ft during descent in order to lose speed and to meet the 250kts restriction. However, every time I have done this it seems to have just continued with the descent and not levelled off or lost speed. If someone could shed some light on this it would be very much appreciated. Kind Regards, Anthony.

hi Captains,I start FS9 MD-11 in 2D window mode with 2 24" monitors. Left site is cockpit only, right the panels.Load manager is set to "wide screen" and monitor resolution is 1920x1200.Only MD-11 does not startup the cockpit with usable and stored left window position.Right screen is fine at every load. (Also no problem with 737 and 744.)When unlocking the windows (include dummy window), there is a 50% chance it expands, otherwise a reload helps.after unlocking 3 windows or reload:Any ideas to get the expanded cockpit view loaded at the first start ?Second question concerns the dark cockpit windows at night time from outsite view with all liveries.Cabin and cargo is shi…

Hi PMDG-Team,I want to thank u for the MD11 in my special way...Right! A video!!!I hope u like it...VideoBest RegardsEddy van Gelder

Since I have no resources at the moment to update my previous thread:Can someone please give me an exact and thorough/extensive desctiption of the -FE and -SE speed tape bugs (no excerpts of original PMDG manual texts please, I've read through and know them well).I'm especially interested in what sense they serve as landmarks for flap extension and retraction schedule as well as their capability of serving as maneuver speeds.Andreas

Hi, I have one problem with the livery download of the MD-11F Louis Hamilton. I can download all the other livery

Hi, when descending with the 747 using the autopilot and manually adjusting vertical speed, you see a green descent arc on the ND. You know exactly where you

I have the MD11 for FS9 and the service update is installed :( I am operating with XP and have CH yoke and pedals and a sidewinder joystickThe aircraft is great and I have had no problems flying it :( I am having a problem with the MD11 park brake not engaging in FS9 - I have read several emails in the forum and have not been able to resolve this B) The engines are running and there is normal hydraulic pressure and there is no effect of AUX pump1I did not undertake any particular configuration of FSUIPC or particularly the yoke, pedals or joystick on installation since ALL my aircraft including PMDG 747 and 737s were working normallyI have tried to understand the discu…

Hi all,Recently I purchased the MD-11.Last saturday I bought the VR Insight Hat Track.If these 2 work fine together I am going to keel the Hat track ; if not I have to return it before saturday.OffcoarseI am going to read / follow the tutorial , but now I want to make a short test flight .I start up at the runway and manually take off.Then I choose speed / heading / altitude.Then I pressed Prof and Nav and Autoflight.I can see that the autopilot is in command.The altitude is working fine, however the speed stays at 237 ( flying at 12.000 ft and set at 260 ) and the heading does not change to what I have set.Any advice ?

Hello all,First of all I find the MD11 a beautiful piece of work.The only thing I find unrealistic is that both NAV1 and NAV2 always tune in on the same VOR.Or am I doing something wrong?regards,Pieter

The tutorial included in my MD-11 install (PMDG MD-11 Tutorial1.pdf) mentions some things which will not be covered, as these will be covered in an "advanced tutorial". Is this still "in the works", or is it already available somewhere?Also...what would be the chances of getting a tutorial (advanced or otherwise) using non-metric numbers for weights, etc.?Thanks! Victor Buck

Hi Folks,Can someone help me out here, I have just installed the MD-11 in FS9 & started out on the tutorial flight, I got all the way to BLM went to load the STAR as per the tutorial and NO STAR.OK, I had a similar problem ages ago when the 747 first came out, so I updated my SID/STARs from Navdata to 0901 and tried again, NO STAR. I went back to Navdata and downloaded the PMDG All Products SID/STAR for LSZH, installed it to the PMDG SIDSTARS folder and tried again.This time just sat at the gate at EGLL I tried to load the STAR for LSZH as perscribed in the tutorial, guess what... NO STAR.Anyone got any ideas on what I need to do to resolve this issue?TIANigel Crump.

Hi.I noticed this evening that I'm having trouble trying to use the radio in the MD11 when on VATSIM via Sqawkbox.All I get is the error sound when trying to transmit voice.I can tune to the controller, and hear them, but not transmit anything as comm1 seems to be playing up.It just goes straight to comm2 displaying the MIC button on comm2 as well.anyone else had this problem at all.Thanks for any info on this.

Hi to all!!I have one simple question about a braking issue (if it is simulated I mean)Is there any difference with autobrake at MED for example in terms of braking distance between having the center landing gear down or not? Suposely with two more wheels down, the plane should stop in less meters.And the other question is... do the companies land with this centre gear always down, or there are moments when it is not necessary?Regards

Hi All!After having spent most of my free time, with uppgrading of my system XP 32 bit > XP 64 bit and studying, reading parts of the MD11 manualsI decided it now was the time for me, taking my first very flight in the MD11 flightdeck.Since I

Was wondering if anyone knew what the average turn around time on an MD11 Freighter. For example, I know Fedex has late afternoon arrivals into many out stations from KMEM and KIND which in turn don't leave back to the hubs until later that night. However if a flight is running late out of KMEM to KMIA for example, how quickly can it be turned around?Thanks,Dave S

What i normally do is, when i construct my flight plan on the ground into the FMC, i also add the STAR for the arrival airport if there is one. And as for the landing runway, i wait until i get closer to the airport to figure out which runway to use. But when i enter the LAT REV page, and choose a runway, the FMC adds the runway and also enters the STAR again. so, i will have my normal flight plan, then after the STAR, and f-plan disco, the STAR once again, and then finally the runway. and i make sure to enter the runway from the lat rev page of the last waypoint, not the destination airport. so what i have to do it manually clear the second star. am i doing something wro…

Just a quickie question--as I was conducting a manual ILS approach--autoflight/a/p disconnected, I could not figure out how to disable "auto-throttles"...I simply used the FMS speed bug to dial down to Vapp/Vref, how do you put the jet into manual throttle mode? Thanks!Rich Perry

I was having problems with the MD11 not initializing so I unistalled it; now I'm trying to reinstall and cannot be validated. I already emailed support (waiting for a response) but I'm wondering what causes this. Also, can anyone tell me how long it takes for the manuals to arrive Fedex ground standard here in the US?Thanks in advance.Jose Machado

I have tried a couple times to use the replay feature in FSX with the MD11, but the screen always returns blacked out when the replay begins.Is the MD11 to complex to run the replay feature in FSX?If so, is there another recorder/replay program that works well with her? (Other then Fraps)Thanks

Once again, I'm going to guess that PMDG was faithful in it's reproduction of the real world MD-11 FMS. If so, why in the world would MD require a pilot to do geometry calculations just to figure out what the wind component is, before entering it into the FMS? If the runway or flight leg has a crosswind it becomes very difficult to figure out what to put in the FMS. I can't see pilots having to do math calculations, for every leg of the flight? And I don't see how only being able to enter head or tail wind can allow the FMS to account for a crosswind? Still buried in manuals and very confused on this point. Victor Buck

Hey guys, how is everyone despite the horrible news about ACES, now that the MD-11 has been released for FS9 I am just curious as to the status of the "Advanced Tutorial" is it still in the works, almost done, or still a long wait? Just curious please don't flame me, LOL :)Angelo Cosma

Hello once again,Ever since the January 9 update my MD-11 does something weird every once in awhile.Today I was departing from KATL on my way to TNCM. I was using RADAR contact with no departure procedures (ATC vectors me onto course). I was given clearance to take off from runway 8R and to fly heading 110 after passing 2000ft ASL; the following occured:1. Pressed "autoflight" and "prof" to arm the autothrottles and vertical profile; I then advanced the throttles to start my takeoff.2. Heard the click to denote takeoff thrust, V1, VR, V2 went by and I was in the air flying manually making sure the flight director was centered correctly.3. After passing 2000ft ASL I turned…

While reading the FMS manual, I came accross a statement that "VOR mode is only available below 18,000 feet" (FMS.10.35). I'm a bit confused as this is the first of my many aircraft with this restriction. I'm going to guess that PMDG was faithful in it's reproduction of the real world MD-11 FMS, so...why is it there? How does one, then, fly to a VOR, along a chosen radial, when above 18,000 feet? Thanks for any enlightenment.Victor Buck

First, please don't get me wrong, the MD-11 and all the material that comes with it are "superb" and a real masterpiece (though I guess the product will see a service pack ;-) ) and I purchased it immediately and are now a proud MD-11 student.Where much light is, there's always a little shadow as well, and while studying the plane, I regard the manuals to be a little disappointing for at least my taste, regardless of the volume they have:In the first place, I miss a much more complete description of all the possible symbols on the EIS screens, and I wish there were more flow diagrams for systems like fuel and the like. I have the impression that the collected information …

Good evening all,I was just wondering if the MD-11's Red Beacon could be changed to blink like this. I've noticed that it blinks rather slow on the MD-11 (FS9). Thanks in advance and have a great day!!! :( v/rDarren Esannason