Stefan: Youre completely right. All rights reserved. Press J to jump to the feed. Join the flight experience and to troubleshoot for CTDs OOM Crash Free operation of FSX a.s.o. Better solutions to this are possible, as A2A, for example, have demonstrated strikingly with their sound system. All times are GMT. I just muted the game tho and carried on unpressurized . In such conditions, a flow experience will never come about. Updated 737 options packages reflecting operational improvements and changes to the global 737 fleet. There are a few isolated flaws, but in view of the huge complexity of the add-on they should not be overstressed. As I have already indicated, the visuals of the 737 NG exterior model are as a whole correct and feature many details. By default its at 10,000 and if your cruise level is going to be 35,000 feet for example you need to set it to that. 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. Ok thanks, now I know where to look. Am I doing something wrong in the procedures/checklists? Show a video/pictures of all the panels. PMDG 737 Cabin Altitude warning. The Boeing 737 NGX is certainly not an airplane that can be recommended in good faith to an absolute novice. Not too lazy and not too agile. For it is an interesting question whether there will ever be a comparable product for the coming X-Plane 10, for instance and if so, when? But it doesnt do us this favour; instead, the engine spools down to zero quite calmly, which may be much more pleasant from a flyability point of view but does not correspond to reality. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The horn only goes off if the cabin alt goes too high. 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? The animations of the crew are great down to the smallest detail. But nothing conclusive can be said yet in this respect since the shorter variants have not been released. Its enough to consider an engine failure at or shortly after V1 and the correct response to this problem. But the general impression is very good. I have the same issue and cant figure it out either. 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. You can also tell it would spread a Fire fast in any crash if ON. You simply need to know the standard procedures. When I browse various forums and seeinexperienced simmers asking questions on the level of what button do I need to press to take off, I do have to say that a certain level of expertise is required. Their failure could mean that cabin oxygen levels fall dangerously low, the FAA said. There is one thing you simply have to realize today: Given the high memory requirements of complex simulations, youre simply better off with a 64-bit system because, as a rule, the address space is large enough in contrast to 32-bit systems, where you quickly reach the limits. The image galleries on airliners.net dont really help either, because many of the images have been post-processed and stretched. and much much more! Very informative review. You never have the feeling that something might not be right. Thanks. Stefan: As a longtime model maker I can answer this with a clear and I admit slightly surprised yes. NOW WATCH: Why in-flight WiFi is so slow and expensive, 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. You will find the signature editor on the ACCOUNT tab, about half way down the page. Once you have internalized the concept, you can conveniently operate the NGX to its full extent without any major investments in home cockpit hardware. as well as other partner offers and accept our. For example, this applies to the air conditioning sound and more seriously to all of the altitude callouts including the altitude warning. This also implies that single engine flight is simulated quite well at least in terms of performance. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Also in the case are eight GB of memory and an Nvidia GeForce 570. In the real world, after all, engineers go to incredible lengths to create a human-machine interface that is as optimal as possible this is true in many fields, but particularly in aviation. PMDG Customer Forums. No I think thats different. Stay tuned! It can also happen that you experience lockups if you tweak the routing too much in flight. 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. In addition to the performance problems on older systems, which were to be expected, there were also reports of inexplicable crashes CTDs and freezes. But it is only natural that the cooperation with Boeing which has been stressed time and again and the use of original plans and blueprints should also have its effects here, and not only on systems depth. This makes sense because I Even more so if it takes place at your PC at home with a system that may have cost 1.700,- in a generous case and can only deliver a corresponding performance. But these are minor points, and moreover they depend on subjective perception. 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 This assessment depends on important factors particularly the personal controller settings. It really is a joy to work with. Each Boeing plane has two pressure switches on board as a safeguard in case one fails, following a 2012 FAA mandate. 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 doubt, however, whether the majority of simmers will do this and in my view, it isnt necessary. The PMDG Boeing 737 NGX does have a few flaws, but they do not detract from the general impression. Also make sure ALTN is set to AUTO not MAN. So we should really assume that everything runs normally. If there is sufficient customer demand, the ER variants of the -700 and -900 may follow, but a final decision on this has not been taken. Honeywell or Collins MCP? Oski: I hope it wasnt me who made that claim. Oski: Stefan has already mostly answered this question. In the case of the PMDG this applies to the convincing flight dynamics. Originally posted by Extra300driver View Post. Is it even possible that this PMDG software can simulate a Boeing 737 realistically? The CTDs occur sporadically, and the degree to which they occur depends on the PC configuration and any third-party add-ons that are installed. Its the same sound as the takeoff config alarm, but I get it when landing. Stefan: No, on the contrary: To start the engines, youhaveto switch to the VC to open the fuel valves. You have duel bleed trip off and ZERO duct pressure therefore not pressurizing. 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. Surprising, but its a fact. You may have to register before you can post: click the register 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. Holger: Performance is a good key word. I think I just forgot to turn the L and R recirc fans back on after engine start. Don O2 Masks and establish communications (boom to mask in the ACP) 2. And during the subsequent autobrake 1 deceleration I had to intervene manually to leave the runway in a reasonably sensible fashion. Maybe a NEWB mode that prints it out? This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. <>/Font<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 23 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> All new hi-fidelity models with superb detail Beautifully crafted exterior and interior models built over contemporary detailed plans and Should steel brakes or carbon brakes be simulated? 3 0 obj Or if I adjust the bank limiter instead of the heading bug? No discussion about problems you have with an add-on using the outdated cracked version of MSFS (1.19.9.0), 7. In 2003, by the way, he reviewed PMDGs Boeing 737 NG for FS2002 and FS2004, and he later went on to review the various Boeing 737 NG from Ariane, too. 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? Which of the implementations conveys the most realistic feeling of space? 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. Created by the most recognized and experienced team in desktop flight simulation, the PMDG 737 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is an incredibly detailed, feature rich simulation of the ubiquitous Boeing narrow body. Fully customized flight control systems with normal, standby and reversionary capability. It is clear that PMDG has given a lot of thought to this area, and this has resulted in a first-class interaction concept. That this is also the case here is an absolutely positive indication for me that the aerodynamic fundamentals have been implemented realistically. You are left with only two options: Either you move the FMC back to the main screen, or you use the mouse in the old-fashioned way and click around on the input pad until your fingers are sore. A 2D panel is simply more convenient for that. 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. It makes the transition to single-engine flight much too harmless. But the thing that really amused me slightly was RSRs explanation for why the throttle quadrant was left out: He said it was due to lack of time. Holger: I bought a new computer only three weeks ago. Then set the landing atltude at the destination and the cruise altitude. Also same horn that doomed a helios airways flight one time! Max landing altitude is 8400. To date, PMDG has not necessarily been known for eye candy; an accurate rating for the external models of previous years might be solid work. I suppose it is simply impossible to program a perfectly flawless FMC. You should welcome the existence of a 2D panel, I assume? The directive includes the 737 Max. To guarantee some ahhhs and ohhhs from the FSX community, PMDG has collaborated closely with Boeing. What I observe time and again is that there are suitable and less suitable configurations. This is accomplished without overly large rudder deflections and is easy to stabilize my feeling, as I have already mentioned, is that it is a little too easy! It seems all the more understandable, then, that such a calculation can, on occasion, go awry To be quite clear: The absolute majority of customers do not have any problems with the product, and PMDG has already released a hotfix to help customers that are suffering crashes. 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. I think my Nvidea GeForce 9800 GT would give it a run for its money. In this way, I can at least compare between similar aircraft. A negative point that I noticed and again this applies to my multi-screen 2D environment is the fact that various sounds drop out when the focus switches from the main screen to one of the auxiliary screens. 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. Stefan, can this complexity actually be operated well? In cases such as these, this also applies to vertical navigation, where a target speed sometimes does not behave the way it should.