Fully customized system simulation for all major and minor aircraft systems and components. Dont forget in Flight Simulator, we move in a three-dimensional world where the position of the sun, the view of objects and the world, the depiction of weather as well as animations, systems logic and high-resolution textures have to be computed anew with every frame! All of the various equipment and setup variants are also controlled via the CDU this is intuitive, and changes are made at once. Depends what aircraft you are flying. endobj Free customer support both at our customer forum and directly from our support team if necessary. Im guessing its the alarm that you arent in landing configuration, but I have set the flaps for landing, gear is down, speedbrake is armed, what else is required for the alarm to stop? To me, the 737 NGX is by far the best and most innovative and so the most significant aircraft add-on in a long time. No attacking of other commenters (including insulting, threatening, trolling, baiting, flaming), 2. As a result of this, the A pillar in these airplanes is more inclined, and the bulge does not remind me as much of the nose of my former Latin teacher as the one in the PMDG. From what i can remember L and R packs were set to auto, ISO valve auto, bleed 1 & 2 on and APU bleed off and no illuminations out of the ordinary. Was the design team able to live up to the high standard in the area of graphics? It is reassuring, though, that the developers are hard at work on a solution, and we are sure that PMDG will soon be able to offer such a solution. You will become aware of many details you would not previously have paid attention to. Doesnt seem that hard. Also your yaw damper is off, turn that on on the ground. Customized sound package that leverages advanced sound recording and playback technology for incredible realism. Sound environment built using recordings from a purpose-instrumented airplane recording effort. "A latent failure of both pressure switches could result in the loss of cabin altitude warning, which could delay flight crew recognition of a lack of cabin pressurization, and result in incapacitation of the flight crew due to hypoxia (a lack of oxygen in the body), and consequent loss of control of the airplane," the agency said. This is already complex enough but can be carried out flawlessly with the present add-on. An important indicator is always the transition to single-engine flight. Accurate resolution cockpit displays To what degree the data conversion performed by Navigraph is responsible for this cannot be determined. The image galleries on airliners.net dont really help either, because many of the images have been post-processed and stretched. But I think if you press trip reset on the air con panel it should extinguish Ryzen 9 5900X, RX 6900XT, 32GB DDR4 RAM @3600MHz, 4k. All new hi-fidelity models with superb detail Beautifully crafted exterior and interior models built over contemporary detailed plans and To be sure, the NGX sets new standards in a few areas that all future aircraft will need to be measured by but it also does have its flaws, even if they only marginally impact the overall impression. Why do I have that red warning light and how can I solve it? available from Boeing. Holger: Frank, who recently wrote the review for the DA-20 Katana, pointed out the cockpit crew animations to me. They use entirely different methods of calculation and therefore cannot yield the same results. Tim HeptinstallAirports I have been to: Doncaster Robin Hood Airport EGCN, East Midlands (EGNX), Manchester (EGCC), Tenerife South/Reina Sofia Airport (GCTS), Fuerteventura Airport (GCFV), New York John F Kennedy International Airport (KJFK)Aircraft I have travelled on: 737-800 (Thomson), 737-800WL (Thomson, Ryanair), 757-200 (Thomson, Thomas Cook), 757-200WL (Thomson, Thomas Cook, American Airlines), De Havilland Dragon Rapide (Classic Wings G-AIYR). Maybe I was just unlucky and happened upon one of these very few flaws. The aircraft they have delivered this time round, however, is really quite beautiful and modelled in great detail; it even features a cabin that is visible from the external view, which is not really typical for PMDG. I could really feel the large mass pushing: The aircraft was quite unwilling to lose airspeed and altitude. What is your take on the sound, Stefan? I have no problems whatsoever with CTDs at least not so far, despite using various Mega- and Orbx airports and ASE. Its the same sound as the takeoff config alarm, but I get it when landing. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7lO0kYwdqo. Should the autopilot control be realistic or simplified? We got to discussing the behaviour of the autopilot in good Flight Simulator add-ons and real aircraft. Honestly speaking I would feel very uncomfortable about this in real life, particularly if you consider that one of the main purposes of a go-around is to regain altitude quickly. You will never be able to learn to fly using a computer simulation, but you can certainly operate a B737 using correct systems procedures this add-on proves that beyond a doubt. Read more: Amazon's Prime Air drone delivery team has had higher turnover than the rest of the company as launch delays and internal tensions roil the division. Stefan: Youre completely right. It has already been decided that, in addition the Boeing 737-800 and -900 reviewed here, there will be an update at a later date containing the -600 and -700, the two shorter variants. I dont know. Though iFly has won the race with PMDG to be the first to release, many enthusiasts see PMDGs product as being far out in front after all, PMDGs developers have already delivered impressive proof of their skill in the shape of other complex airliner simulations. Holger: but the virtual cockpit is of course completely sufficient! Don O2 Masks and establish communications (boom to mask in the ACP) 2. Incandescent and LED lighting packages, as well as fully dimming flight deck lights and annunciators. So lets leave it at very good or excellent. Surprising, but its a fact. This is fun! For example, at low speeds it has the same difficulties in holding altitude precisely when rolling into or out of a turn as some of its big colleagues. It is very nicely done and deserves a very good rating. 1) SIGN YOUR POSTS. You took the time to be here, we want to get to know you. This was a release that the community has spent a long time waiting for after all, the airliner was initially announced for 2010. What this means in practice is evident to the customer the first time they load the 737. The directive applies to 9,315 Boeing 737 planes worldwide, including around 2,500 in the US. In the PMDG, the whole panel is somehow less wide, everything in the VC seems more confined. I have good frame rates (20+ for instance at Mega-Airport Zrich) when in the VC and even better frame rates (30+) with the 2D panels. Theyre wonderful, dont you think? check out the. Did you set your cruise altitude on the overhead? By default its at 10,000 and if your cruise level is going to be 35,000 feet for example you need All of this, in combination with the high-resolution textures and the well-executed model, gives the aircraft an incredibly realistic effect. At least in normal conditions.The controllers are programmed and designed to never exceed maximum differential pressure between cabin and external air, this thing takes its part in the pressurization profile that controllers make when they know the desired crz altitude and landing altitude.Wrong data are only uncomfortable for passengers and crew.Different is for the manual mode where the pilot manually moves the valve.In this case there is only the overpressure protection wich will open the safety valves when maximum differential pressure is reached.There is no protection in manual if the airplane is de-pressurizing (except for the warning). And this is why PMDG recommend a 64-bit system in their requirements. This makes sense because I presume the max cabin altitude is somewhere in the 8-9000 ft range, but my landing altitude was set to 10,900. You didn't set the bleeds and/or packs correctly after your engine start. Work through that section of the checklist again on your next flight. Hav Frank Schmidts review of the Diamond Katana might have something to do with that I now have an i7 Sandy Bridge processor (2600K) that runs at up to 3.8 GHz. No requests for older versions of an add-on, this is pointless almost always due to new features/fixes. Holger: Oski, we really expect an exact systems simulation from PMDG. PMDG 737 for MSFS. But before we can award the reviewers choice to this add-on, PMDG needs to fix the CTDs for good and then we will follow through. This is one of the few rigid rules that we enforce regularly. Founder of AVSIM Online. In the PMDG, the whole panel is somehow less wide, everything in the VC seems more confined. But the EGPWS, for instance, definitely deserves a mention. I have the same issue and cant figure it out either. Also, set the bleed valves to auto and the packs to auto. Upload New File; Discussion. In this respect, the NGX is a new benchmark by which many future developers as well as future alternatives to FSX as a platform will be measured. Stefan: A few months ago I treated myself to a new computer because I finally wanted to max out FSX and be prepared for products like the PMDG 737NG. In principle, it does not take particular effort to fly. All references in the article lead to the original articles in German. The hydraulic cylinders of the slaps and flaps are also modelled in 3D. This means it is certainly worth your time to take a look at an up-to-date manual. PMDGs customized, flight model with enhanced physics augmentation. Also same horn that doomed a helios airways flight one time! This page was generated at 03:28. This is very inconvenient and detracts from the overall impression. Below the pack switches, turn the engine 1 and 2 bleed on. My old computer, a first-generation quad core with 2.93 GHz (QX6800) should probably be able to handle the PMDG, too, but a mixture of complex sceneriesandthe 737 NGX would definitely be pushing it! But lets get back to the core topic of complexity for a moment: Do I have to be an expert to fly the 737 NGX within the boundaries of the Normal Procedures? Holger: Complexity is a term that is hard to define precisely in virtual aviation. Things will remain interesting, my friends. Posted January 8, 2012. Oski: Well, it would be easy to hand out superlatives. Holger: In spite of everything, we find ourselves in a two-dimensional world: We sit at a computer screen and try to operate a simulated three-dimensional world using a mouse. have a look here: http://virtualfsx.wordpress.com/. Press J to jump to the feed. To me, the acoustic environment in the cockpit is tightly woven and convincing. If it werent for the CTDs! Well, in direct comparison with other 737 NG implementations I have to say that overall, the VC in those implementations is noticeably lower, making the view through the forward window less high and wider. stream What I observe time and again is that there are suitable and less suitable configurations. After all, if something is perfect, it can no longer be outdone. I have to say, though, that I dont have any real aircraft experience to compare to, nor do I have the time to climb into one of the fixed-based simulators in my vicinity. You can also tell it would spread a Fire fast in any crash if ON. Tom Allensworth, You didn't set the bleeds and/or packs correctly after your engine start. Your cabin altitude is 13000ft. Movieman162, January 8, 2012 in PMDG 737NGX | 737NGXu, HiI have just done two flight in the 737-800NGX Winglets aircraft and on both at one point or another in climb i got the cabin altitude warning horn. i just diverted my flight after 30mins so i could shut the aircraft down. The first steps are PPAA -> Power Performance Analysis Action to achieve safe single-engine flight; next, we want to restore system redundancy to the degree possible while of course not forgetting to navigate and under coordination with ATC to manoeuvre to a position from which, after re-programming the FMC, a single engine approach can be made to the departure airport, if this is possible from a meteorological and operational point of view. I fly using TrackIR, and I dont need the 2D panel at all. You will find the signature editor on the ACCOUNT tab, about half way down the page. A few months ago I treated myself to a new computer because I finally wanted to max out FSX and be prepared for products like the PMDG 737NG. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. I dont think much of the superlatives that are so commonly used today. I suppose a cockpit is anything but a quiet place. PMDG has managed to implement a very exact simulation of the Boeing 737 NG for FSX that does not leave much to be desired. The NG, too, can perform a go-around from a fail-operational dual autoland configuration, but the NGX cant. Your engine bleeds aren't on. The other animations are also executed very well. All of these models will only be available for FSX; an FS2004 version is not planned after all, such a product already exists in the shape of version 1. If it comes when you disengage the AP I think its in the manual - press AP disengage twice to silence the alarm. Here at the Benzinger home, it is customary that I build a Revell model kit for every new FS add-on I buy and in this case, the PMDG model clearly beats it! Max landing altitude is 8400. In the beginning, the acoustic backdrop seemed almost too loud to me, but if I hark back to the pre-9/11 era I recall that various airliner cockpit visits at the time really left a similar impression on me. 1 0 obj iFly released their Boeing 737 NG fleet only a few weeks ago, and we reviewed it here. But they do occur: In the PMDG forums, more than a few customers have been puzzled by sudden crashes not crashes from the cruise flight levels but ones of a technical nature. In general I do have to say that the FMC runs quite stably and without errors. Its enough to consider an engine failure at or shortly after V1 and the correct response to this problem. Just two questions: what do T/C and T/D mean in the plan map? In the first few days after the release, there were also some slightly disappointed comments from time to time. Information Developer: Precision Manuals Development Group, PMDG Distributor: PMDG Home page:http://www.precisionmanuals.com/ Price: 69,99 US $, available through PMDG, Authors: Oskar Oski Wagner Dr. Stefan Benzinger Holger Kistermann. CRZ alt and DES alt was set correctly in the pressurization panel so what else should I be checking? And after all, the community is made up not only of pilots with virtual type ratings and hardcore simmers who plan and execute their flights with great dedication and knowledge, but also of many with an aesthetic inclination who frown at sludgy textures or mushy pixels and complain if exterior features such as pitot tubes or antennas are missing. With the characteristic eyebrow windows or without. The horn only goes off if the cabin alt goes too high. Obviously, George also has problems from time to time with leveling off exactly at a given altitude or predicting a descent point precisely. as well as other partner offers and accept our. Or if I adjust the bank limiter instead of the heading bug? With this present product, however, the shadows are very few and far between. By the way: This is the second part of our three-part 737 NG review special. PMDG Operations Center 2.0 for easy livery installation and ease of receiving free product updates from PMDG. Emi is a IRL 737 pilot and most everything you need to know is well described in the various vids on his channel. I say this because if the 2D FMC is on a secondary screen, you cannot use keyboard entry you can neither use the tab key nor activate the input line in the scratch pad. And this is why the better the sound, the better the overall impression. The concept is explained extensively in the documentation and has even been improved over previous products (MD-11, Jetstream). On the other hand, it is not a simple matter to mix the various sounds correctly. Stefan: No, on the contrary: To start the engines, youhaveto switch to the VC to open the fuel valves. The Boeing 737 NGX is certainly not an airplane that can be recommended in good faith to an absolute novice. On final approach, I was only able to reduce to Vref right before the threshold. Valve Corporation. The auto/manual mode could cause this. Press J to jump to the feed. Under the FAA's order on Thursday, operators have to inspect the switches every 2,000 flight hours, compared with the current 6,000 hours. But an expert in the sense of the question you certainly dont have to be that. Even in critical situations I can make all necessary inputs using my mouse hand without having to let go of the yoke, for instance to open a panel (I have a Saitek yoke/throttle unit and rudder pedals). I went to my doors page on the fmc and found that cargo hatch was left open and was unable to close it in the air. 2 0 obj In the first few days after the release, there were also some slightly disappointed comments from time to time. Do this by clicking the username pull-down at the top right, then selecting "User Settings." In such conditions, a flow experience will never come about. PMDGs product philosophy aims not only to deliver a realistic airliner implementation but also to offer corresponding accessories. Stefan: To me, personally, the interaction concept of a panel is one of the topmost quality aspects of an aircraft add on. But this is something I generally dont do after all, I want to assess the sound of the model I bought, not the model I fiddled around with. At this point I do not want to enter into the tiresome discussion about different V-speeds, for instance between TOPCAT and FMC. Special mention should be given to the lighting of the exterior model: The position lights that reflect of the ground just look great! Whereas only a few months ago there was talk in forums and magazines about of a crisis of flight simulation, new developments are now coming thick and fast in the shape of high-quality releases. Holger: When the BAe Jetstream was released, Robert Randazzo, the head of PMDG, wrote that there would be no more add-ons with 2D panels. This is why here, too, I have my personal standard setting, which I never change. Includes the the 737-900ER in passenger configuration with both blended winglets and split scimitar winglet configurations. If this is your first visit, be sure to PMDG Simulations Official youTube content to aide new PMDG 737 pilots in getting the most from their purchase. But those who know me know that I generally dont do this, as no further improvement is possible beyond a superlative. With a bit of practice, the FMC can be programmed in 10 minutes at most. . This New Generation has a few years under its belt now, and the overhead panel really doesnt look exactly super-modern to put it mildly. I had something similar happen today, it was a pressurization problem. Hardcore simmers will surely be delighted to note that printed manuals are available covering everything from Crew Training to the Quick Reference Handbook. Holger: Can you give an example of a particularly well-implemented complex workflow that is possible with the PMDG aircraft if you exploit it to its full potential? Stefan: In PMDGs forum, Robert S. Randazzo, the head of PMDG, confers the highest accolades on his sound designer, and I would like to echo this praise. I think I just forgot to turn the L and R recirc fans back on after engine start. "Safety is our highest priority, and we fully support the FAA's direction," the airline told The New York Times. The investment has been worthwhile; with very high display settings, MyTraffic, ActiveSkyEvolution and REX2 clouds, the PMDG flies absolutely fluidly at a Mega airport with a good 20+x fps; at the gate, frames may dip to 12-15 on occasion. As the model is obviously very detailed and consists of very many polygons, less powerful systems display a skeletal airplane for a shorter or longer period of time as the image updates. Airlines have been told to inspect 2 pressure switches on Boeing 737s over concerns they could fail. Sign up for a new account in our community. Driveable pushback tug. The PMDG flies great whether by hand or by autopilot. Better solutions to this are possible, as A2A, for example, have demonstrated strikingly with their sound system. OP is talking about a warning horn that sounds continuously. Oskar Wagner was a Captain with a large Swiss airline for many years, flying a large variety of types, and he also worked as a Fokker company test pilot flying new aircraft in preparation for delivery. Obviously, at least Im not the only one with a preference for 2D panels. Fully customized flight control systems with normal, standby and reversionary capability. Oski: In simming, expert is always a relative term. Holger: Stefan, if you look at photos of a real 737 NG and compare them with the PMDG copy, you conclude that it comes pretty close to the original. Ok thanks, now I know where to look. Its great that this is possible today. The radar panel is dead! If we want to count all of the lateral and vertical flight guidance by the FMC with LNAV and VNAV as part of automatic flight, we have to begin noting the first imperfections. But the general impression is very good. No discussion about filehosters (including slow download speeds, broken/missing links & torrents in general), 5. Instead, it is an add-on for intermediate or even (very) experienced desk pilots. After starting engines set the top three switches to auto. PMDG obviously did not want to expose themselves on this flank, which is why the add-on contains a balanced mixture of detail and functionality, without losing itself in resource-hungry bling-bling a la CaptainSim.