Qantas744ER From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 1227 posts, RR: 5 Reply 2, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 2 days 3 hours ago) and read 7165 times:
PMDG 747-400 aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall the way
This plane just simply Rocks!
Long Live the 744
Cheers Leo
If you want to be a Millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline.
SoonerLT From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 3, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 2 days 2 hours ago) and read 7156 times:
Well I like the POSKY CO 752 with winglets and the SGA AA MD80 I'm just thrilled to fly any plane with a realistic livery though. It's like a spotters dream. Just get to cruising altitude and go to external view to pan around the plane from every angle possible. I love this game! Did I mention the Dream Wings American Eagle ERJ-135?
Holidaycharter From United Kingdom, joined Aug 2005, 186 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 7141 times:
Got to be the A300-600 for me in monarch livery of coarse
AirPacific747 From Denmark, joined May 2008, 1729 posts, RR: 24 Reply 6, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 2 days 1 hour ago) and read 7139 times:
LEVEL-D 767-300ER !!!!!!!!!!!
Beats the pmdgs by lengths when it comes to handling, framerates/sec, navigation, etc.
I have experienced problems with the FMC in the pmdg aircraft. Besides, I hate the fact that it has to load all those navaids every time you select the aircraft. And they tend to steal the framerates
btw sometimes I also have problems with the VNAV speeds in the pmdg 744. It is always set to 250kts below 10.000 feet when I am on the ground. Then after takeoff it changes to 283kts below 10.000 feet which results in penalty points when flying with fspassengers. it also seems like I am not allowed to change the speed below 10.000 feet after takeoff.
FlyMIA From United States of America, joined Jun 2001, 5670 posts, RR: 6 Reply 12, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 7096 times:
Thats a hard one. For Relistic than PMDG 737NG But for realism and fun I would say I LOVE PSS 777. Also like the PSS Dash-8-300 alot.
But for Freeware and the plane which got me into add ons Project Fokker F100 and F70 are GREAT freeware planes.
My favourite overall would have to be PSS 777.
"It was just four of us on the flight deck, trying to do our job" (Captain Al Haynes)
Qantas744ER From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 1227 posts, RR: 5 Reply 13, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 7089 times:
Quoting AirPacific747 (Reply 9): btw sometimes I also have problems with the VNAV speeds in the pmdg 744. It is always set to 250kts below 10.000 feet when I am on the ground. Then after takeoff it changes to 283kts below 10.000 feet which results in penalty points when flying with fspassengers. it also seems like I am not allowed to change the speed below 10.000 feet after takeoff.
Hey, to solve that, this is also in real life, the pilot when entering his flight plan, Flight Level etc. the FMC will manage the speeds.
But the pilots will always have to change the under 10000 speed.
So were it says 283/10000 under that you will have free space.
So enter 250/10000 and the problem is fixed.
But do this before takeoff, and under the VNAV page.
The PMDG is great just as the LDS plane, buth the PSS 777 exterior model is just pure crap..
The framerates can be a problem on the PMDG.. but i have never experienced them, running a 3.40Ghz Dual Nvidia 6800 Cards, 4Gb RAM, 320GB HD, 19' flat panel. And XI sound blaster.
If you have any further questions on the PMDG just ask me
Cheers Leo
If you want to be a Millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline.
ACDC8 From Canada, joined Mar 2005, 7587 posts, RR: 47 Reply 14, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 14 hours ago) and read 7058 times:
Since I'm such a cheap ass, I only use freeware. My favourites are by far the Posky B767s. Great look and I really enjoy them. Probably end up buying the Level D next year though.
AirPacific747 From Denmark, joined May 2008, 1729 posts, RR: 24 Reply 15, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 7045 times:
Quoting Qantas744ER (Reply 13): So enter 250/10000 and the problem is fixed.
I tried that already and it wont let me. Atleast not after takeoff and that is the problem
Quoting Qantas744ER (Reply 13): But do this before takeoff, and under the VNAV page.
Well the funny thing is that I have noticed that it is already set to 250/10000 before takeoff. It automatically changes to 283/10000 after takeoff.
Another problem is that the aircraft will start to overspeed at cruising altittude if I don't press the VNAV button an extra time after the aircraft reaches cruising altittude.
I dont know if "fspassengers" has been messing with the plane, but these problems are really annoying
AirPacific747 From Denmark, joined May 2008, 1729 posts, RR: 24 Reply 16, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 12 hours ago) and read 7043 times:
Quoting Qantas744ER (Reply 13): The framerates can be a problem on the PMDG.. but i have never experienced them, running a 3.40Ghz Dual Nvidia 6800 Cards, 4Gb RAM, 320GB HD, 19' flat panel. And XI sound blaster.
Ass!!! And I thought that my computer was fast
3,2 ghz processor, ati x600 graphicscard, 1 gb of ram, 250 gb harddrive, 19" flatscreen, and a sound card which I dont know the name of :P
Qantas744ER From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 1227 posts, RR: 5 Reply 19, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 6995 times:
Quoting AirPacific747 (Reply 15): Another problem is that the aircraft will start to overspeed at cruising altittude if I don't press the VNAV button an extra time after the aircraft reaches cruising altittude.
When your climbing, and you have VNAV engaged, what thrust mode is active?
You should have THR REF, on which gives you the maximum climb rate for the thrust limit. This is the standard VNAV thrust mode. Because after you told me that you have to press VNAV twice i think your thrust mode isnt activated when you press VNAV the first time.
You could also try to check out the LEGS page, and be sure that no waypoint has 283/10000 if it does than try to change that to 250/10000.
I have never had the problem that it didnt le tme change it... but the first time I installed the PMDG 744 on my old PC VNAV was nuts and after re-installing it was fine.
I have no idea if FS passengers messes up the 744???
and i dont have it, is there a way you can de activate it for 1 flight? and then just do a test flight lets say 1 hour long, and try to see if the plane flys ok then?
Quoting AirPacific747 (Reply 16): Ass!!! Big grin And I thought that my computer was fast Big grin
LOL! I sure love my PC
Cheers leO
If you want to be a Millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline.
AirPacific747 From Denmark, joined May 2008, 1729 posts, RR: 24 Reply 20, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 1 day 4 hours ago) and read 6994 times:
Quoting Qantas744ER (Reply 19): When your climbing, and you have VNAV engaged, what thrust mode is active?
The VNAV speed is active. I just activate the autothrottle switch and VNAV should control the speed for me from there.
Quoting Qantas744ER (Reply 19): You should have THR REF, on which gives you the maximum climb rate for the thrust limit. This is the standard VNAV thrust mode. Because after you told me that you have to press VNAV twice i think your thrust mode isnt activated when you press VNAV the first time.
I think that is the problem too. How do you see whether THR REF is activated or not?
Quoting Qantas744ER (Reply 19): but the first time I installed the PMDG 744 on my old PC VNAV was nuts Silly and after re-installing it was fine.
Maybe I should re-install it too then?
Quoting Qantas744ER (Reply 19): , is there a way you can de activate it for 1 flight?
Well it is automatically disconnected. But the first time you select an aircraft, fspassengers will put in some zero fuel weight values, and a few other values in the aircraft.cfg to try to figure out how big the aircraft is. It does make a backup of the original aircraft.cfg file though
Qantas744ER From United States of America, joined Jun 2005, 1227 posts, RR: 5 Reply 21, posted (5 years 9 months 3 weeks 19 hours ago) and read 6958 times:
Quoting AirPacific747 (Reply 20): I think that is the problem too. How do you see whether THR REF is activated or not?
In the MFD the main screen on the left, you will see over the virtual horizon THR REF, LNAV and VNAV if activated
Quoting AirPacific747 (Reply 20): I just activate the autothrottle switch and VNAV should control the speed for me from there.
Try this because thats not exactly correct, if you activate A/T and then VNAV the speed bumber wont be active. So activate VNAV before takeoff then press the TOGA button and THR REF is active, or in flight double click the VNAV button
Cheers Leo
If you want to be a Millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline.
AirPacific747 From Denmark, joined May 2008, 1729 posts, RR: 24 Reply 22, posted (5 years 9 months 2 weeks 6 days 7 hours ago) and read 6895 times:
Quoting Qantas744ER (Reply 21):
Try this because thats not exactly correct, if you activate A/T and then VNAV the speed bumber wont be active. So activate VNAV before takeoff then press the TOGA button and THR REF is active, or in flight double click the VNAV button
Backfire103 From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 105 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (5 years 9 months 2 weeks 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 6889 times:
So far i am very impressed with the CLS A340-500/600, its by far the best aircraft in my inventory.
AirPacific747 From Denmark, joined May 2008, 1729 posts, RR: 24 Reply 24, posted (5 years 9 months 2 weeks 6 days 6 hours ago) and read 6884 times:
Quoting Backfire103 (Reply 23): So far i am very impressed with the CLS A340-500/600, its by far the best aircraft in my inventory.
I bought it, but I never fly them. In fact I didn't even bother installing them after I re-installed FS. I was disappointed about the missing FMS (or FMC or whatever it is called in an airbus). The exterior is very nice though! I heard that it is the same guy that designed the LDS 767 exterior.
25 Qantas744ER: Yeah sadly! CLS developed a get in and fly plane... wich is ok for the simmers that dont love planning and using the FMC on planes like PMDG 744/737N
26 AirPacific747: I'm not forgetting that, don't worry! Can't wait to get them, especially the A320 as I would like to know more about Airbus aircraft. All my knowledg
27 UA772IAD: I also agree the PMDG 744! I just bought the LD 767 and tested it on the ground (to see if I would need to read the entire manual, or if I could go of
28 Jetmatt777: For me its the POSKY CRJ200 with 12 liveries: Frontier JetXpress Horizon Air American Eagle JAL Delta Connection New Colors Delta Connection Old Color
29 NicolasRubio: Well... My favourite is the B747-400 by PMDG... Although the B767-300ER by LDS is a better addon, I love the 744
30 CX881: I have the PMDG 747, PMDG 737-800/900, PSS A340, and the Level D 767. They are all of my faveorites!!! But PSS needs a better visual model. But the co
31 Cadet57: Either the PMDG 737's for some modern fun. The JCA DC-9 for some white knuckle fun. Or the PMDG 1900 for some commuter action.
32 David L: Definitely the PMDG 747-400F for me (no surprise there) but My second favourite would have to be the Abacus VC-10. I'm also looking forward to the PMD
33 FrancoBlanco: Basically, that is not a problem of PMDG's software, it's just realistically modelled. The minimum clean speed of a heavy 744 in fact IS above 250kt
34 LTU932: Level-D 767, hands down! I'm still awaiting their 757, which I'm sure will also be kickass.
35 David L: I should've mentioned that I've heard enough about the Level-D 767 to give it a go... soon.
36 Flynlr: darnit.. after reading the thread I went and bought the PSS 777 now I have a lot of learning to do and paints to download. /darnit
37 Justplanecrazy: I have the PSS A340,PMDG 737,747 and the LD763,but i only fly the LD763 and PMDG 737 as these two have a by far better visual model. Level D763
38 Qantas744ER: The only difference in the visual model is that the PMDG 747 looks like a 747 the LDS 767 looks like a 767 and the PMDG 737 looks like a 737. And the
39 FlyMIA: PSS 777 is not a very hard plane to learn, The 777 is pretty simple really. If you have any questions about it feel free to ask.
40 Qantas744ER: The main thing to learn is the FMC and proper use of the LNAV and VNAV. Just in general the A/P. The 777 is just as hard as the PMDG 744 737NG and LD
41 Justplanecrazy: no i disagree.The PMDG 744 has an unrealistic texture,it looks like a shiney coke can but the PMDG737 has texture their 744 doesn't have,e.g look at
42 David L: Ah, I think we're getting to the crux of this controversy. I've only used a BA livery on the PMDG 737 (I know BA don't have any NGs) and BA and CX li
43 KrisYYZ: Overall the LevelD 767 Meljets B777LR with PSS panel is a favorite as well. The merger .air file works great! KrisYYZ
44 Justplanecrazy: Yes David i can understand to many flight simmers the cockpit is the only thing that matters but for me i like the aircraft to look as real as possibl
45 Darrenthe747: I bought FSPassengers and frankly I was disappointed, but that's neither here nor there. In the real world, heavies are cleared to bust the 250 knot
46 United_fan: I love flying the Fifty North 737-300/400/500. Flies great and not vey complicated. Cheap,too. Only $15.00
47 FlyMIA: The 777 systems work on auto. Bleed airs, Cabin pressure, anti ice, everything, You dont need to remember about much inflight, just make sure the rig
48 Jasond: Now: PMDG 737-700w configured as BBJ (Privatair). The quality indicator here is that accurate (and I seriously mean accurate) editing of the config fi
49 KALB: Does the PMDG 737-700 come with choice of 737NG panels? I'm looking for an NG panel that is set up with the round dial displays in the PFD and MFD (as
50 AirPacific747: How did you configure it for BBJ capabilities? (extended range, right?)
51 Jasond: The guts of it is in the Aircraft.cfg file mainly to do with the weights and fuel section. The major changes were MTOW that was way off for the stand
52 Jasond: These can be changed in the PMDG Options. Choose the PMDG menu from FS. You can use a custom presentation or select a pre-loaded airline preference.
54 Jasond: Here are the relevant sections: [WEIGHT_AND_BALANCE] empty_weight=94380.000 max_gross_weight=171000.000 station_load.1=9900.0, -48.350, 0.000, 1.050 /
55 AirPacific747: Thankyou! I'll try to edit the aircraft.cfg as soon as im done with a transatlantic flight im doing right now
56 Qantas744ER: Hey, just wondering, did you get you PMDG 747-400 A/P problems fixed? LNAV, VNAV, FMC speed settings etc. just wanted to know if its working out for
57 Gofly: Difficult choice! I have the PMDG 737/747, Level D 767, PIC737, PSS A32X, PSS Dash 8 and the Fifty North 737. All are very good products, even if the
58 LTU932: I have another aircraft to post to my list: the Dreamfleet 727. Ever since I've flown it to LPB, I can't get enough of it.
59 KrisYYZ: I've gotten a taste for the classics recently. I downloaded Opensky's B747-200/300, grabbed a great sound and panel set from Avsim and I'm greatly enj
60 BAW076: 1. Meljet B777 (200 & 300) 2. Posky A330 (200 & 300) 3. 50 North B737 (3/4/500) Chris
61 SkyHigh777: I just bought the PMDG737 today and I have had serious troubles with the frame rates. Is there anything I can do to improve them? None of my other air
62 DeC: WILCOPUB / FEELTHERE B737 CLASSIC with no contest!
63 DeC: Yeah, use the model with the 2d panel and no virtual cockpit or cabin...pleasure drops but frame rates will improve dramatically.
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