Stefan, can this complexity actually be operated well? Dr. Stefan Benzinger is a physician in Dachau and has been a member of the simFlight review team for half a year. 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. There is always something that hums, buzzes or beeps. The hydraulic cylinders of the slaps and flaps are also modelled in 3D. I tried pressing the master caution and warning buttons, but the alarm kept going off. On one of my test flights from Munich to Palma de Mallorca I had made an error in the fuel calculation and still had quite a lot of fuel in the tanks during the approach. {[O `Zfh=Ie;Aup7fQV"+. PMDG enable their customers to equip their aircraft as they please the real aircraft is available in different configurations, and the same is possible in the simulator. The way Oski describes it you probably dont have much time for wild mouse acrobatics. The one question that remains is about the reviewers choice. PMDG gives their customers the good feeling of having bought a package that is very complete in terms of a serious Boeing 737 NG simulation. 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. I really took the system to its extremes here. Oski: Particularly innovative is not something you can really call the NG and here I mean the real aircraft even if NG stands for New Generation. PMDGs product philosophy aims not only to deliver a realistic airliner implementation but also to offer corresponding accessories. The other animations are also executed very well. But I have every trust in the expertise of PMDGs team and in the communitys swarm intelligence. 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. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. You cant improve on perfect syntactically maybe, but not semantically. The concept is explained extensively in the documentation and has even been improved over previous products (MD-11, Jetstream). 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. They are normally turned off for take-off (because they use bleed air which in turn 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. 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. 1) SIGN YOUR POSTS. Highly sophisticated logical simulation of onboard information systems and aircraft management. If it breaks any of the above rules or can be easily answered by our FAQ, it will be deleted. No discussion about problems you have with an add-on using the outdated cracked version of MSFS (1.19.9.0), 7. New York John F Kennedy International Airport (KJFK), The Janitor - An Interview with Tom Allensworth, Interview with Joshua Howard Re MS FLIGHT - March 2012, Interview with LMOC Re P3D - September 2012, The AVSIM Hack - First Published in May, 2009, The AVSIM Hack - The Full Story - Published April 2013. Holger: I recently talked to a flightsim-crazy airline pilot it might even have been you, Oski. Here, at least, there are no wrong entries, but the procedures themselves are flown very imprecisely. 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? This really applies to all of the working space of the captain. They were set to 38000ft cruise alt and 150ft landing alt on both occasions. I think I just forgot to turn the L and R recirc fans back on after en The present 737 interpretation from PMDG, to me, is the climax of this development (for the present?). Also your yaw damper is off, turn that on on the ground. I have no problems whatsoever with CTDs at least not so far, despite using various Mega- and Orbx airports and ASE. I can imagine that on the B737 the difference in engine sound from the shortest to the longest variant is quite noticeable I know it is like this between the A319 and the A321. 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. Obviously, George also has problems from time to time with leveling off exactly at a given altitude or predicting a descent point precisely. I have the same issue and cant figure it out either. And set the local altimeter coming down through the translation level. I fly using TrackIR, and I dont need the 2D panel at all. PMDG Simulations Official youTube content to aide new PMDG 737 pilots in getting the most from their purchase. Includes the the 737-900ER in passenger configuration with both blended winglets and split scimitar winglet configurations. 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! Below the pack switches, turn the engine 1 and 2 bleed on. Holger: Oski, you fly with a multi-monitor setup, right? It issued a directive ordering that airlines check them for faults. I, too, was affected by this on several online test flights. The FAA said in the order Thursday that if both switches failed, the warning system would not activate if the cabin altitude exceeded 10,000 feet at which point oxygen levels on board could become dangerously low and cause flight crews to lose consciousness, it said. Oski: Well, its always a bit difficult to judge the sound on a PC. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Today, he consults for and tests various Flight Simulator projects. Most simmers aren't messing with that switch, I would guess. 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. But the general impression is very good. Stefan: 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. Its very annoying and I ended up having to turn cockpit warnings volume to zero in the MSFS settings). Sign up for our newsletter for the latest tech news and scoops delivered daily to your inbox. There are a few isolated flaws, but in view of the huge complexity of the add-on they should not be overstressed. On the one hand, the specific sound system has a strong influence. I learned that many airline pilots would sometimes welcome it if real autopilots flew as precisely as they do in the simulation. It is the same loud noise as the beep alarm that sounds when you aren't in takeoff configuration. There is always something that hums, buzzes or beeps. The auto/manual mode could cause this. The reason is simple: The PMDG B737 NGX has really been simulated almost completely in all systems including Flight Guidance, of course. 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. endobj I dont know. As a longtime model maker I can answer this with a clear and I admit slightly surprised yes. 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. Currently studying Aeronautical Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University (UK). Driveable pushback tug. 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. This page was generated at 03:28. 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 hor The aerodynamic purpose of this is not quite clear to me, but it is definitely beautiful to watch. You always stop PACKS for Takeoffs & Landings too in case of a Go-Around. Giuseppe Nelva We start a release, the DHC-1 Chipmunk, which was launched by Aeroplane Heaven. If it comes when you disengage the AP I think its in the manual - press AP disengage twice to silence the alarm. The engine sound, on the other hand, comes across as quite convincing. Doesnt seem that hard. To me, the acoustic environment in the cockpit is tightly woven and convincing. There is no external tool for this, everything can be configured directly from the Flight Simulator session. This is an extreme feat, and to us lay people, it is hard to grasp that it is even possible to execute such a procedure many times a second without a hitch. <>>> Have fun! The depiction is clear and has very good performance within the limits of the available data after all these do come from the FSX terrain model. 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. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. Press J to jump to the feed. as well as other partner offers and accept our. We do so because we feel that forums in which users must engage one another personally are generally warmer, more collegial and friendly. Please be courteous, English is not my primary language. Ok thanks, now I know where to look. The NG, too, can perform a go-around from a fail-operational dual autoland configuration, but the NGX cant. I suppose it is simply impossible to program a perfectly flawless FMC. 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. Incandescent and LED lighting packages, as well as fully dimming flight deck lights and annunciators. Max landing altitude is 8400. 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. stream It just doesnt work. Special mention should be given to the lighting of the exterior model: The position lights that reflect of the ground just look great! PMDG Operations Center 2.0 for easy livery installation and ease of receiving free product updates from PMDG. i just diverted my flight after 30mins so i could shut the aircraft down. 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. It is very nicely done and deserves a very good rating. 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. Should the autopilot control be realistic or simplified? If it werent for the CTDs! Along with the advice above, may I recommend Emi's YouTube channel, which is a wealth of great information on everything 737. It is the same loud noise as the beep alarm that sounds when you aren't in takeoff configuration. By the way, the setup option in the CDU allows the acoustic backdrop to be adjusted to personal taste again, this is a real innovation and one of the strengths of the product. If I consider how an A320 with FBW behaves which, after all, supports you extremely well during this transition the NGX seems to me to be a bit too harmless in this respect. But please give PMDG a bit of time its not even two weeks since the release yet. After starting engines set the top three switches to auto. Why do I have that red warning light and how can I solve it? All references in the article lead to the original articles in German. #1 Tobble 11. 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. From the extension of the flaps to the wing flex on takeoff! High complexity, good design and great sound do not necessarily guarantee that flying the PMDG will provide hours of fun with lots of ahhhs and ohhhs. He is now our man for the fine details, and the focus of his assessment will lie on visuals, haptics and sound. You will become aware of many details you would not previously have paid attention to. 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. That this is also the case here is an absolutely positive indication for me that the aerodynamic fundamentals have been implemented realistically. Highly integrated exterior, interior cabin and flight deck sound environments. 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. Check if the packs are turned on. In the first few days after the release, there were also some slightly disappointed comments from time to time. The FAA said it doesn't have enough information yet to explain why the failure rate of the switches is "unexpectedly high" and recommended that airlines return any failed switches so that the switch manufacturer, which it didn't name, could investigate the issue. Stay up to date with what you want to know. The engines dont look entirely new from the factory, and the numerous official PMDG repaints are also a joy to behold. You should welcome the existence of a 2D panel, I assume? The animations of the crew are great down to the smallest detail. All they do is allow the packs to run at a lower airflow rate to improve fuel economy. And this is a good thing after all, there are already more than enough other freeware and payware options for novices .This is not a game, this is a simulation of a working environment. To me, personally, the interaction concept of a panel is one of the topmost quality aspects of an aircraft add on. The bottom line is that PMDG has released a truly excellent product! After all, if something is perfect, it can no longer be outdone. endobj Holger: Performance is a good key word. Founder of AVSIM Online. An impressive experience! Any modern flight guidance system can handle it though only of course if the initial situation is correct. Do you have a link to the manual? I think I just forgot to turn the L and R recirc fans back on after engine start. The assessment of the flight envelope as a whole, however, delivers a very good result in my opinion. It has also been discussed in the PMDG forum. 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 Another point that definitely deserves a positive mention: All of the load management passengers, cargo and fuel, including the correct distribution across the aircraft is carried out from the cockpit via the CDU.