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1. REVISION REVISION DESCRIPTION ENTERED DATE NUMBER BY ENTERED 1 0 Manuals as originally issued PMDG 01JULO3 1 1 Software Revision only No manual updates PMDG 01SEP03 1 2 Software Revised to 1 2 Manuals Replaced PMDG 15NOV03 1 2 Replaced Appendix_1 with complete new version PMDG O3JAN04 1 3 Replaced Appendix_1 with updated version PMDG 26JAN04 1 4 Added data for 737 800 900 see note below PMDG 23APR04 Note 737 800 900 data is provided for consistency PMDG 737 800 900 is a separate product PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 6 737 THE NEXT GENERATION Manual Updates Version 1 4 With the addition of the 737 800 900 to the fleet it is necessary to expand the breadth of this manual to include aircraft performance data and aircraft differences Additionally PMDG has added new functions to the airplane and these additions required changes to the existing manual The follow updates have been added to this manual during revision 1 4 If you do not own the PMDG 737 800 900 then not all options will be available to you Chapter 0 Updated PMDG Styles Menu overview Updated Key Assignments Menu Overview Explanation of Lighting Options New Updated PMDG Functions Chapter 1 Added Takeoff Performance Data for 737 800 900 Chapter 2 Added Cruise Flight Performance Data for 737 800 900 Chapter 3 Added Landing Performance
2. Also we have provided a dome light in the Virtual Cockpit In order to see this light you MUST go to your OPTIONS SETTINGS DISPLAY AIRCRAFT menu in FS9 and ensure that the Show Landing Lights box is checked Using the Virtual Cockpit and Cabin A tremendous amount of thought and effort has gone into making this PMDG product interesting and usable to the greatest number of individuals and the various hardware setups common to simulation enthusiasts When FS9 was initially released many users were surprised to find that Microsoft had removed some functionality that allowed greater freedom for users who enjoy the Virtual Cockpit and Virtual Cabin environments PMDG was disappointed at this design decision with FS9 but we have continued to make powerful Virtual Cockpit and Virtual Cabin models available for those customers who own products like Active Camera Active Camera will provide you with the freedom to wander around the airplane s interior and exterior and significantly adds to the overall PMDG 737 experience Active Camera is not required to use the PMDG 737 however Users can use the 2D cockpit and Virtual Cockpit models as provided and still experience the full value of this complex airliner simulation We have provided the virtual cabin model for those with the additional software installed PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 28 737 THE NEXT GENERATION Customer Support PMDG is committed to p
3. Clear Failure Use this button to reset a failure and restore an item to functionality Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 21 PMDG LCD TUNING and KEYBOARD COMMANDS MENU In order to assist users in the quest for optimal frame rates PMDG has provided users with the ability to tune the update rates for all three of the LCD s in the cockpit If desired the user can set varying update rates based on the importance of the screens and thus enhance the overall performance of the airplane within the simulator ulator 7004 A Century of Flight ptions Ssgimes Views Help Modules 7a7NG gt ion General LER Frame Rate Tuning Keyboard Commands Users can customize keyboard input to control various aspects of the simulation using this menu PMDG s PANEL VIEW SWITCH In order to fully utilize a wide array of customizable panel options we elected not to use the stock MSFS view selection system The development of a custom PMDG View module has allowed us to provide a greater array of view options to enhance the realism of the simulation The Panel View Switching Tool is present on each of the panels and has been placed in areas where it can be useful while blending into the panel itself The view switching tool is pictured below MSZT AN LFS OR TRG Due to the limited space we have elected not to use iconic graphics but instead have chosen letters in orde
4. If you have a blank lower DU popup image it is because you are either using the Side by Side EICAS in which case you do not have a functioning lower DU or you have not selected the ENG or SYS data to be displayed Compact Display A third display option is available and shows a compact version of the Over Under screen format This compact version eliminates some of the dial displays in favor of text driven digital displays in order to save space When using this version you still have access to the lower DU for ENG SYS data EICAS Draw Commanded Flaps in Zoom Panel Selecting this option will cause the commanded flaps position to be displayed on the EICAS display This is useful for those using the airplane with multiple monitors and unable to see the actual flap position gauge Show Flight Control Position Indication on Lower EICAS Some airlines have chosen the option to show the flight control positions on the lower EICAS Display Unit You can enable this option from the menu by selecting this box When viewing the lower DU if SYS is displayed the current control positions will be shown on the display How to Use the Pop Up displays in the 3D Cockpit When flying from within the virtual cockpit it is easy and intuitive to see how the display layout is used while in flight When flying within the 2D cockpit sometimes the screen setup is not as advantageous especially if you have selected an EICAS setup that uses the lower display u
5. THE NEXT GENERATION PFD Page The PFD Styles page allows the user to modify the amount of information that is displayed in the cockpit PMDG Styles Fight Director CoseHar C SingkeCue Opticesl I Show Rising Rua m Show GS I VOR in LOC seale fe Show Aot ok _ ceca Flight Director This option allows the user to choose between the Cross Hair type pitch and roll cue or the Single Cue flying V type of flight director on the Primary Flight Display Optional Rising Runway Selecting this option will enable the graphic rising runway on the PFD for use during autoland and instrument approaches Show GS Selecting this option will enable a ground speed display on the Navigation Display VOR in LOC Scale This option allows the user to determine if VOR bearing information will be displayed on the PFD LOC display Show AoA Selecting this option will enable an Angle of Attack index on the Primary Flight Display This is an option chosen by some airlines Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 13 ND Page The ND Styles page allows the user to modify the way certain types of information is displayed on the Navigation Display PMDG Styles fw Clip Fight Fian Cate To Compass Bonded ARPT shows muneays longer than AO AL Clip Flightplan to Compass Border The displays in this airplane are modeled as closely to the actual aircraft as
6. Aircraft world Ses PMDG Views ee Modules General oe S The PMDG menu has been added to the normal menu bar within Microsoft Flight Simulator in order to simplify user interaction with the PMDG airplane From this menu the user can choose an assortment of options as described below PMDG 737NG Styles Menu The Styles menu presents the user with a context sensitive interface from which the cockpit can be customized to represent an array of options available to real world operators of the 737 The Styles menu can be used to select options in order to customize the display of information in the 737 cockpit according to personal tastes or in order to model a specific airline s cockpit layout IMPORTANT NOTE The PMDG STYLES menu images and description below assumes that the user owns both the PMDG 737 600 700 and the PMDG 737 800 900 For users of only the 737 600 700 some options are not enabled and the menu layout is designed to present only those options available to 6 700 users If an option described below is not present or is not selectable then the option is only available when the PMDG 737 800 900 is also installed The styles menu is divided into pages The pages group similar functions and options together in order to make cockpit and display customization simple Currently the following Styles pages are available Airline Selection Airline Specific Layout Selection PFD Primary Flight Display Options ND Navigatio
7. Data for 737 800 900 Chapter 4 Added weight limitation data for 737 800 900 Chapter 5 No changes Chapter 6 No changes Chapter 7 Added 737 800 900 Cabin Temp Control Overview Chapter 8 Added Route Offset capability Updated current functionality Opt Max Alt Cost Index etc Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 7 Options and Customization When airlines purchase an airplane a significant amount of customization goes into each aircraft in order to provide the airline customer with the exact options and capability that they require When modeling aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator it is often difficult to include provision for many of the options that individual airlines purchase but at PMDG we have tried hard to provide our customers with the ability to individualize their airplane When you run the airplane for the first time you will notice that we have added a PMDG menu item along the top menu bar within Microsoft Flight Simulator The PMDG menu item is the place where you can find an array of options and customizations to further enhance your PMDG 737 experience The PMDG menu provides access to a host of options that can be selected by the user to add the specter of aircraft system and engine failures or to tweak the performance and appearance of the cockpit to match the user s favorite airline configuration To further enhance the custom experience PMDG
8. FS 2004 Internal F BaMa DisplayedAircratita 200 B Show all rorihiestenng traffic I Show TFC Range Rings Weight Indieabors Weighin LBs C Weight in KGs Panel Switches r Aloa undockabde Overhead Panel HULTEMONITOR users ONLY oR ceren TCAS The TCAS option set allows the user to customize the manner in which TCAS interfaces with the simulator and the amount of information displayed TCAS can display traffic by using the traffic information interface provided by FSUIPC or directly from within the FS2004 Internal Structure If flying online use the FSUIPC interface The TCAS module can limit the amount of traffic displayed to the user on the Navigation Display Adjust this value to suit personal taste The TCAS2 system used on the 737 automatically suppresses the display of aircraft traffic that is not immediately in conflict with the airplane As such the only time traffic will be displayed is when it presents the potential for a traffic conflict and or a resolution advisory Some users may wish to be able to see non conflicting traffic however and selecting the Show All Non Threatening Traffic option will allow the user to see all surrounding traffic rather than only conflict traffic Weight Indiciations Use this option to select between Pounds or Kilograms as the weight units used in the airplane Panel Switcher Users who wish to display the overhead panel on a second monitor should select this option in order t
9. REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 3 7 oS aa PMDG Precision Manuals Development Group is an organization of aviation aeronautical and software development professionals dedicated to the task of producing software for aviation enthusiasts PMDG products have gained worldwide recognition for the innovative use of new ideas to realistically portray the challenges of commercial aviation PMDG simulations are designed for use by those interested to learn about commercial airliners and commercial airline operations The simulation you have purchased represents nearly 24 months of research testing and development work and is the first in a series of commercial airline simulations planned for use with Microsoft Flight Simulator Century of Flight Currently PMDG is developing additional technologies to enhance the simulation of commercial airline operations within Microsoft Flight Simulator Please visit our website for more information on future release dates products and purchases PMDG s product line will expand in size and range during 2004 with the introduction of PMDG 747 400 Queen of the Skies This product designed exclusively for Flight Simulator 9 will feature the same attention to detail and accuracy as the much smaller 737 cousin All of us at PMDG are grateful that you have purchased this product and we stand committed to support you in your enjoyment of this software If you find yourself in need of support pleas
10. VNAV is holding the selected altitude When climb descent is recommenced simply selecting the desired altitude in the FMC altitude window and pressing the altitude intervention button will recommence the previous VNAV climb descent mode If this option is NOT selected leveling the aircraft at an intermediate altitude will cause the AFDS to revert to ALT HOLD mode In order to recommence the climb descent VNAV must be selected manually from the Autopilot Mode Control Panel Colors Page The Colors Styles page allows the user to modify the colors used on the cockpit displays and in the Autopilot Mode Control Panel PMDG Styles p PFD Sky Tapes Grey 40 Forumer Ovens EDU Foreground O White i Irw ER 200 G 2008 200 om _ oxen PFD The SKY and GROUND options allow you to customize the colors displayed on the PFD attitude indicator The TAPES option allows you to customize the background color of the Altitude Mode Annunciation and Speed tapes MCP The Foreground color allows you to change the color of the display digits on the autopilot Mode Control Panel CDU The Foreground and Inv allow users to customize the FMC CDU color display to be customized to personal preference PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 18 737 THE NEXT GENERATION Sounds Page The Sounds Styles page allows the user to modify the way sounds are presented to the user and allow some customization based upon
11. airlines you can do so Open the following file FS PMDG Airlines ini Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 11 At the bottom of the list enter information in the following format DELTA AIR LINES Airline Name Engine CFMI CFM56 7B26 Engine Type EFISMap 0 0 PFD ND 1 EFISMap EICASSide 0 0 Over Under 1 Side Side FDVBar 0 0 Pitch Roll Cues 1 Flying Wing AOA 0 0 No AoA index 1 A0A index active Lbs 1 0 Kilograms 1 Lbs EFIS Display Type There are two types of cockpit display layouts provided by Boeing to 737 customers The display format is not changeable in the airplane itself but to maximize flexibility you will suffer no ill effects switching between display formats within the PMDG 737 The two formats are quite different in the presentation and layout of information PFD ND Primary Flight Display Navigation Display EFIS MAP Electronic Flight Instrumentation System MAP The information presented on either display layout is formatted to allow users to switch between cockpit display types while maintaining familiarity with the presented information The PFD ND is a common style information layout while the EFIS MAP layout is very similar in presentation to a standard steam gauge layout cockpit presented with the advantages of modern computer and information processing PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 12 737
12. has produced dozens of liveries representing airlines operating the 737 600 700 800 and 900 aircraft worldwide These liveries are provided at no cost to you and can be downloaded from www precisionmanuals com PMDG has elected not to charge for airline liveries in order to provide additional value to the base product that you have already purchased Users should feel free to download the PMDG 737 PaintKits that are also available from the PMDG web site These paintkits were developed by PMD s livery artists in order to assist users who wish to add their own customizations to the PMDG line of airplanes Users are free to distribute the artwork that they create but should carefully refrain from distributing any files that are included in the base PMDG 737 package as these files are all copyright protected and watermarked for easy identification PMDG aggressively prosecutes cases of theft and we offer rewards for individuals providing information that leads to successful prosecution of theft If you have any questions on this policy please contact us PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 8 737 THE NEXT GENERATION GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR PMDG 737 Introduction At PMDG we have an established mission to bring a degree of realism to desktop simulation All of us at PMDG are simulation enthusiasts who have elected to bring our day job specializations Airline Transport Pilot Aviation Maintenance Software Dev
13. possible Some of the animation methods used can be extremely mathematically intensive and may result in lower performance on some processors One mathematical method that is particularly taxing to slower computers is the circular animation calculations required to display the flight path only within the compass confines on the navigation display By un checking this option the flight path magenta track will be shown all the way to the edge of the Navigation display While less realistic this will result in a drastic reduction in the amount of mathematics required to draw the navigation display and may result in significantly higher frame rates for some users f you find you are getting slow frame rates try deselecting this option ARPT shows runways longer than This option allows the user to customize the way airports are displayed on the Navigation Display Commonly airlines buy only the airport navigation data for airports capable of servicing their aircraft For the 737 we recommend setting the Airport display to only show airports with runways greater than 4 500 feet in length Lowering this number will display a greater number of airports not all of which you may be able to use and raising the number will lower the number of airports displayed PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 14 737 THE NEXT GENERATION EICAS Page The EICAS Styles page allows the user to modify the way certain types of information is di
14. G 737 800 900 aircraft have clickable main panels overhead and center console panels The fire control panel is not clickable in the 800 900 The PMDG 737 600 700 is not clickable but we have made the radio console pop up enabled so that users can click on the radio console then interface with it via a pop up console Virtual Cockpit Lighting The system used by Microsoft Flight Simulator to model cockpit lighting is not optimal because it assumes lighting is done primarily by an overhead dome light as in a Cessna 172 Additionally the light rendering engine used by MSFS can occasionally make the inside of the virtual cockpit much more dark that would otherwise be expected in the actual airplane To combat this we have installed a dome light switch on the overhead panel This switch ONLY OPERATES WHILE IN THE VC and provides immediate bright illumination to the cockpit in order to prevent the MSFS over dark condition NOTE This dome light DOES have an impact on frame rates especially on less robust machines or in areas of heavy scenery Without Dome Light With Dome Light This switch is primarily intended for daytime use in order to keep things inside the cockpit well illuminated but it can also be used at night as a white dome light if desired The dome light switch WILL NOT OPERATE and WILL NOT PROVIDE ILLUMINATION while in the 2D cockpit however The dome light was designed using an MSFS animation techn
15. PMDG 737 THE NEXT GENERATION 737 600 700 800 900 Aircraft Operating Manual REVISION 1 4 AIRCRAFT OPERATING MANUAL amp FLIGHT MANAGEMENT COMPUTER HANDBOOK This manual was compiled for use only with PMDG 737 The Next Generation The information contained within this manual is derived from multiple sources and is not subject to revision This manual is not be used for training or assumed to provide operating procedures for use on any aircraft The manual is for entertainment purposes as required by the simulator software PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 2 737 THE NEXT GENERATION The Precision Manuals Development Group Web Site can be found at http www precisionmanuals com Copyright 2004 PRECISION MANUALS DEVELOPMENT GROUP This manual and all of its contents pages text and graphics are protected under copyright laws of the United States of America and international treaties Duplication of this manual is prohibited Permission to conduct duplication of this manual will not be sub contracted leased or given Microsoft the Microsoft Logo and Microsoft Flight Simulator are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Some graphics contained in this manual were taken directly from the simulator and altered in order to suite duplication on a printed page All images contained in this manual were used with permission Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM
16. e email us or visit our customer support forum for help PMDG staff is available to assist customers through these two venues Thank you again for your support of PMDG The Development Team Precision Manuals Development Group http www precisionmanuals com PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 4 737 THE NEXT GENERATION MASTER TABLE OF CONTENTS Organized by Chapter Topic SUBJECT CHAPTER TITLE PAGE AND REVISION STATUS 0 TAKEOFF 1 CRUISE 2 LANDING 3 SPECIFICATIONS AND LIMITATIONS 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES 5 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 6 COCKPIT AND SYSTEMS 7 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT COMPUTER 8 Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 5 MASTER TABLE OF REVISIONS PMDG strives for completeness and innovation in our products On occasion we will issue free updates to our software and we strongly encourage all customers to download and install these updates as they ensure the trouble free operation of your software and add functionality that we may not have been able to offer in the initial release version of the product Note This manual is being continually updated and expanded to cover additional topic areas and to add additional depth to existing aircraft functions You can obtain the most current version of the manual free by visiting the PMDG 737 Operators Information Center Tech Support at www precisionmanuals com REVISION HISTORY
17. eate over control situations that make the airplane harder to fly Also ensure that in your FS9 CFG file stick_sensitivity_mode 0 If this entry is set to any value other than 0 aircraft controllability suffers Saved Flights It is not currently possible to effectively save flights in progress for simple resumption We had hoped to add this functionality with this new version of the PMDG 737 but were unable to do so without essentially starting over in the highly complex model of the aircraft systems We continue to examine ways to make this possible and it is a certainty that it will be a part of future PMDG products based on customer interest Additionally we have provided a Cold and Dark scenario that you can use if you wish to simulate entering an aircraft that is parked and shut down You can load the PMDG Cold and Dark saved flight then change to your preferred location and resave the flight We recommend against loading a non PMDG airplane shutting it down then switching to the PMDG airplane as we ve found that differences in the way various airplanes are modeled can lead to subtle conflicts Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 27 Unexplainable FS9 Crashes or Error Reports With the advent of Flight Simulator 9 Microsoft made some structural changes to the way Flight Simulator maintains its current state in the simulated world Flight Simulator stores
18. elopment Aeronautical Engineering 3D Design and Animation Graphic Design and Computational Mathematics to the simulation community in the form of a comprehensive and sophisticated simulation of a modern airliner For many years the terms most realistic most accurate and Certified by Real Pilots have been used by developers to describe offerings to the desktop simulation community While some of these claims have merit our own experience has generally led us to believe that marketing is always marketing and that the value of an experience has as much to do with the perception of the customer as it does with engineering data To this end we have gone to great lengths to simulate the sophisticated environment that is the modern airliner cockpit Using many of the same tools employed to teach pilots and mechanics how to support the 737 series of airplanes we have worked to build a simulation that capitalizes on the strengths while minimizing the weaknesses of Microsoft Flight Simulator Invariably there have been times when we needed to make choices between realism and usability While Microsoft Flight Simulator is a wonderful and dynamic platform for modeling the 737 there are some aspects of Microsoft Flight Simulator that just do not function as well as we would like and we have worked hard to overcome them while also enhancing the realism of the 737 simulation experience PMDG began development of the 737 series in Sept
19. ember of 2002 with virtually no prior Microsoft Flight Simulator development experience Our experience developing products for the FLY community was useful but not entirely so as the MSFS community has significantly more options available in terms of Weather Management Products Weight and Balance simulations Scenery and various other addons Currently we have not placed significant development emphasis on developing compatibility with certain types of addon products in the marketplace Aircraft Maintenance addons Weight and Balance addons etc These decisions have been made in order to place greater emphasis on areas of our simulation package that we feel are important to developing a complete airplane As we proceed further with our MSFS design aims we are certain that we will provide the required development time necessary to add compatibility with some of the related products currently on the market In the following section we outline some of the many options that we have included to further your enjoyment of the simulator Additionally we outline some of the oddities that you might come across along with an explanation of their existence We hope you will find this information useful and that it will enhance your enjoyment of the PMDG 737 Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 9 The PMDG Menu Microsoft Flight Simulator 7004 A Century of Flight Flights
20. er VARIOUS and thus the single stroke of a key will remove the yoke or replace the yoke while you use the FMC PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 26 737 THE NEXT GENERATION Best Practices for Smooth 737 Operation Frame Rates We have designed the PMDG 737 Next Generation series of airplanes to provide good performance on a wide range of hardware platforms For users with very high performance machines you should be able to operate your PMDG 737 in Flight Simulator 9 with maximum details heavy scenery weather and high update rates on the VC gauges while flying primarily from the Virtual Cockpit Users with mid to low range hardware should take a realistic approach to maximizing frame rates by reviewing the following notes e Displaying waypoints airports TCAS and Stations on the Navigation Display will have an impact of frame rates This is due to the fact that the display routines must manage a tremendous amount of calculations to properly show you information on the navigation display To minimize the impact keep your navigation display reduced to only the information you need and keep the range as close as feasible Reducing the amount of information displayed will reduce the impact on your frame rates e We have included various model options to include 2D panel only 2D panel and VC and 2D panel with a VC and a cabin that can be walked through if you have the appropriate software installed If yo
21. er service forum that is hosted by AVSim as a courtesy to PMDG Thank you This forum is frequented by thousands of other PMDG customers and has become a welcome gathering place for experts on the operation and support of this sophisticated airplane Additionally all members of the PMDG team frequent the forum at different times to ensure that we are in tune with the experience our customers are having with our products The support forum is a great place to share flying tips tricks tales with other PMDG 737 pilots PMDG Technical Support Operations by Email PMDG s technical support duties in the customer support forum are shared by a number of PMDG team members but email support is handled directly by PMDG s Manager of Technical and Customer Support Operations as well as by PMDG s Executive Director Most email messages are answered within 24 hours and in most cases the direct interaction with the PMDG technical support resolves nearly all customer problems Problems related to downloads payments irresolvable errors or other items of a serious nature can be addressed directly to support precisionmanuals com Again please note that while we strive to answer all email with 24hrs both support representatives are professional airline employees who s schedules may be affected by flight schedules inclement weather or other industry events so occasionally response times may take a bit longer Telephone Support PMDG developers are loca
22. g is not normally visible during daylight even if turned on In order to keep some semblance of order in the panel lighting process we have included synchronization logic between the VC and 2D panel views If either the panel lights or the VC Dome Light is ON in the VC the panel lights will be on in the 2D cockpit We continue to explore new ways of realistically including new lighting options in the PMDG 737 Tuning The Virtual Cockpit Displays The Virtual Cockpit is becoming an increasingly popular place for simulator pilots Recognizing that the virtual cockpit places a heavier toll on the MSFS display engine we have provided ways for users to tune the gauge update rates according to their personal preferences and hardware capability You can find this option under the PMDG Menu within MSFS Technical Data 20 Gauge Upda Fate FPS View Actual LU pelts Fote on Dinghy Gauges oe cancer Assigning MSFS Functions to your keyboard or hardware After release of the PMDG 737 600 700 many users wrote and requested the ability to map certain functions within the PMDG cockpit to hardware key commands within Microsoft Flight Simulator We have provided a comprehensive Key Assignments menu that is available under the PMDG menu Key assignments can be made to many critical tasks within the PMDG cockpit and some MSFS functions such as opening closing doors and pushback have been set up through this menu in order to provide users wi
23. gs Level This mode will roll the wings level and initiate the programmed climb path The crew will be required to select a roll mode such as HDG or LNAV in order to commence a turn during the missed approach climbout Follow HDG Select This mode if selected will cause the airplane to turn toward and follow whatever setting has been selected for the heading bug Using this mode requires diligence when setting the heading bug during approaches as an improperly set heading bug may result in unwanted turns during a missed approach This setup is useful however to operators who conduct operations in regions where missed approach procedures generally require immediate turns for terrain or missed approach procedures Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 17 VNAV ALT Option Selecting VNAV ALT will allow the FMC to utilize the VNAV Altitude hold function during climbs and descents VNAV ALT is an option chosen by some airlines to simplify the methods used by the crew to climb and descend the airplane If selecting VNAV ALT to make it available in the aircraft the crew will have the option to level the airplane during climbs or descents at altitudes other the FMC specified cruise or target End of Descent altitudes By using either the altitude intervention switch or the MCP Altitude selector the crew can level off at an intermediate altitude and the AFDS will show VNAV ALT to indicate that
24. information in two locations e FS9 CFG e Saved Flights The FS9 CFG file can be a great tool for managing FS9 but it is also the area of most significant failures within FS9 We have found that users who have made display sound driver changes and or installed removed many addons generally have FS9 CFG files that are filled with garbage information that eventually confuses FS9 If you find that FS9 begins displaying error messages or crashes to desktop when using the PMDG 737 or any other addon then simply delete your FS9 cfg file and re run FS9 This will prompt the simulator to rebuild a fresh FS9 CFG file and usually resolves most problems that users experience Sometimes we receive email from users who have saved a flight within FS9 that they prefer to use as a starting point for all FS9 flying Occasionally we have found that saving a flight in another aircraft then loading the PMDG 737 will create problems that prevent the proper initialization of the PMDG 737s systems and onboard computers The PMDG 737 is a highly sophisticated product and while not fragile it is always considered good practice to load directly into the PMDG 737 when you wish to fly the airplane Missing Lights In order to see all the external lights on the PMDG 737 you must set the Rendered Lights slider to 8 On many machines FS9 will default this slider to position 6 and this will cause some of the external lights on the PMDG 737 to remain dark
25. ique that cannot be duplicated in the 2D cockpits Although we have long term plans to model multi tiered lighting schemes in the virtual cockpit 2D cockpit this will take some time to effectively implement based on our desire to avoid using the ineffective MSFS lighting schemes If the dome light is operated at night while inside the virtual cockpit the flight deck will be brightly illuminated just as if the interior white dome lights were illuminated This bright light will not be present in the 2D cockpit however Panel Lighting At night the panel lights switch on the overhead panel will turn on the panel back lighting to provide a realistic night illumination of the panels on the flight deck PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 24 737 THE NEXT GENERATION Occasionally during the transition from light dark or dark light times of day the user will notice that the back lit portions of the panel retain a darker quality than surrounding areas within the virtual cockpit This is an unavoidable result of the methods used in developing the lighting system To eliminate this inconsistency occasionally cycling the lights off on will work Additionally as the night day transition becomes lighter turning off the panel lights will remove the differences It should be noted that we have inhibited the panel back lighting from being displayed during non darkness periods This behavior is realistic in that panel backlightin
26. n Display Options EICAS EICAS Display Layout Options Colors PFD ND Autopilot Digit Color Options Sounds Sound Performance Options Various PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 10 737 THE NEXT GENERATION Airline Selection Page The Airline Selection page allows the user to choose from a range of pre formatted cockpit setups based upon the styles in use at many popular airlines Although crews are unable to switch between the formats on their airplanes we have provided you with this option in order to increase your enjoyment of the product NOTE This option is cockpit setup related only and does not affect the airline livery chosen by the user PMDG Styles Aidine Selection Pick an siine EFIS Display Type C PEDD C ERISA Airline Custom Settings To choose the layout that is used by a specific airline simply use the drop down menu This will present the user with a list of representative airlines operating the 737 airplane and will automatically customize the display layout to match that airline s preference Pulling the menu will present an option list similar to the following Airline Selection __Custom Settings__ m Custom Settings AIR EUROPA AIR BERLIN ALASKA AIRLINES AMERICAN AIRLINES BRAATHENS BWIA CONTINENTAL AIRLINES CNPA AIRLINES Adding Your Own Custom Cockpit Settings ADVANCED USERS ONLY If you wish to add an airline to your list of custom
27. nit PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 16 737 THE NEXT GENERATION We generally recommend the SIDE BY SIDE display setup when using the 2D cockpit panels as your primary flying viewpoint We make this recommendation because the Side By Side setup allows you to see more information on the screen For those interested in using the OVER UNDER display while in the 2D cockpit you can bring up the lower EICAS display unit using the VIEWS INSTRUMENT PANEL Lower EICAS Popup menu item This will present you with a popup on the left side of your screen that shows you the current displayed information on the lower EICAS Display Unit To actually make information appear on the lower Display Unit pop up you need to press either the ENG or the SYS button located directly above the upper EICAS If you do not press either of these two buttons your Lower EICAS Popup will appear only as a black square AFDS Page There are a few options that airlines may take with regard to the Autopilot Flight Director System on the 737 We have modeled these options here for those users who wish to model some very specific behaviors for the airplane PMDG Styles TOVGA Roll Mode Wings Level Follow HDG select T Allow VHAN ALT TO GA Roll Mode The Take Off Go Around Roll Mode allows users to choose between two different behavior types when the flight crew presses the TOGA button to initiate a Go Around from approach Win
28. o allow the undocked display of the overhead panel Leave this option unchecked if you are not planning to display the overhead panel undocked PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 20 737 THE NEXT GENERATION PMDG FAILURES MENU The PMDG Failures Menu allows the user to pre program or randomly arm failures to affect the airplane during flight Failure Category CLEAR ALL Engine Description Ra Fuel Already Failed Clear Failure oy Electrical General Ice Protection Pneumatic Fire Hydraulic Failures are divided into category in order to simplify the selection of specific related failures Simply pull down the FAILURE CATEGORY menu and highlight the failure area desired For example selecting ENGINE from the Failure Category menu will display the following menu options Failure Categoy AE CLEAR AL _ Description Random Counter Timer Type Already Failed Clear Failure Engine 1 Y1 iO Seconds dlear Me Engine 2 1 jin a Seconds T Clear Me Information in the failures menu is divided into columns for ease of use Description Describes the failure type Random Select this checkbox if you wish to experience a time random failure of this item Counter Timer Type Select the time units and the amount of time desired until failure Already Failed Various simulations can be flown with specific items already failed
29. of the cockpit systems instrumentation FMC CDU Both Left and Right FMC CDUs can be displayed as pop up windows Throttles The throttle console and associated equipment is included here Radio Stack An operating radio console is provided here PFD ND EICAS LOWER EICAS Pop Up Each of these displays can be popped up by either clicking on the display face directly or selecting from the menu here Chronograph The chronograph has been made into a pop up based on customer requests All of these options can be selected from the VIEWS INSTRUMENT PANEL menu within MSFS A Century of Flight 5 Help Modules Full Screen 4LT ENTER View Options Air Traffic Control y Global On SHIFT Pew Vie w Main Panel View Mode b zoomed Panel Maximize View Wy Approach Panel Undock view Landing Panel Clase view Overhead l wf COCKPIT View O00 sk Throttles RadioStack PFO Popup HO Popup EIT AS Popup Right COU Lower EILAS Popup Chronograph Popup Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 23 Virtual Cockpit The virtual cockpit concept has come a long way with the advent of Microsoft Flight Simulator 9 A Century of Flight During the initial development of the PMDG 737 the product was planned for FS2002 and as such the 600 700 aircraft did not have clickable virtual cockpits The PMD
30. r to simplify the process of remembering which button performs which function M Main Panel View Default MSFS Large Panel View Z Zoomed Main Panel Removes peripheral functions of main panel to enlarge LCDs A Approach Panel View Provides a true Captains View perspective over the panel L Landing View Provides a realistic Captain s View looking out the front window F FMC pop up panel O Overhead Panel View T Throttle Console R Radio Console C Chronograph pop up window Panel Views The PMDG 737 comes with four 2D panels that can be used according to customer preference Main Panel A traditional MSFS main panel view with instruments and engine gauges displayed Zoom Panel Similar to the Main panel but the displays have been made larger for readability PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 22 737 THE NEXT GENERATION Approach Panel This 2D view is designed for use during visual approaches Landing Panel This view is designed for appropriate over the panel viewing during landing Overhead Panel The majority of aircraft mechanical functions are operated from here Virtual Cockpit Obviously a preferred environment due to it s immersive nature Owners of the PMDG 737 80 900 will also find that most all cockpit functions are clickable Pop Ups Windows In addition to the views listed above we have included many pop up windows that provide additional areas
31. roviding strong support to our customers after the sale When you purchased this PMDG product you also purchased the support and dedication of the entire team to provide you with the finest high quality flight simulation experience possible on a modern computer Occasionally it is you may find it necessary to obtain help in the installation operation or maintenance of your PMDG product PMDG provides a number of avenues for you to receive support when you need it PMDG 737 Operator s Information Center The PMDG 737 Operator s Information Center PMDG 737 OIC is a located in the Support section at www precisionmanuals com The PMDG 737 OIC is a continually updated page that will provide users with current information on the operation and maintenance of your PMDG 737 If you find that you are having problems from installation to operation of the airplane please visit the PMDG 737 OIC and consult the FAQ sections contained there When PMDG identifies a problem that is being experienced by many users the information is posted into the FAQ in order to ensure that users are made aware of the causes and solutions for common problems Additionally the PMDG 737 OIC is your best source for easily ensuring that your PMDG 737 is up to date with the latest updates for functionality Navigation Data and SID STAR formats If you have a problem with your airplane start out at the PMDG 737 OIC PMDG Customer Support Forum PMDG supports a custom
32. splayed on the EICAS Display The EICAS screen contains all of your engine monitoring and performance data PMDG Styles Side by Side C OverUnie Eie 3 I Flap Angles in Zoom panel Show Control Suifaces Lower EICAS There are three variations in the way the EICAS screens can be drawn Side by Side This display format allows the user to see all available engine information in a single screen This layout format is typically paired with the EFIS MAP style of PFD layout When the Side by Side format is used the lower display unit is not populated with information as all the engine monitoring is provided on a single screen Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 15 Over Under This display format uses two EICAS display screens to show the engine information This results in having the engine performance data split between the upper and lower screen In the PMDG 737 this format is most easily used when flying from the Virtual Cockpit When flying from the 2D cockpit only the upper Display Unit is continually visible In order to see the lower unit you must select LOWER EICAS from the View Instrument Panels menu within Microsoft Flight Simulator You will then be presented with a popup of the lower display unit Important Note The lower display unit will only display data if you have selected either ENG or SYS from the lower DU selector panel located on the main panel
33. ted in five countries and spread across fifteen time zones For this reason we are unable to provide telephone support under any circumstances Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 29 Replacement of Lost Download Products PMDG is unable to replace lost or user damaged CD media however we can easily replace a product that was originally purchased as a download from our website PMDG provides free product replacement for a period of one year from the date of original purchase provided the customer can provide enough identifying information to help us locate the order within our records Please write updateme precisionmanuals com and provide your name approximate date of purchase Confirmation ORDER ID if possible and any other information that may help us identify you and your order DO NOT SEND YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER NOR WILL ANYONE FROM PMDG EVER ASK YOU FOR YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER After the first year of ownership PMDG may at it s own discretion require a nominal charge to cover the cost of the replacement download Additionally PMDG reserves the right to require that a customer repurchase the product entirely at our own discretion PMDG 737NG AOM DO NOT DUPLICATE Revision 1 4 23APR04 0 30 737 THE NEXT GENERATION INTENTIONALLY BLANK Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM
34. th access to some default MSFS functions that have been known to conflict with the PMDG 737 Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 25 PMDG 737NG Keyboard Assignment MCF Press AT MCF Press N1 MCP Press SPO Binks MCP Press CO Shit MCF Press LYLOHG Christ MCF Press Vii Thri Part Commearvdis The following areas are available for keyboard assignment MCP Autopilot Mode Control Panel EFIS Electronic Flight Instrumentation Panel Switcher Autobrakes Doors Pushback Various Users who have certain types of hardware setups will be able to map specific functions to their hardware through the use of this menu Additionally we have identified two functions that are default MSFS commands that do not operate well with the PMDG 737 Doors Open Close and Pushback Pushback Left Pushback Right For those interested The update rate of the PMDG airplane exceeds the update rate of the main MSFS engine thus combined key commands in MSFS can sometimes be over written before you can actually them You can map the DOOR and PUSHBACK functions to the single key of your choice in order to use them appropriately Additionally we have provided the ability to make the flight control yokes in the Virtual Cockpit appear and disappear so as to facilitate easier viewing of the Flight Management Computer while flying from within the VC You can find this option und
35. u do not intend to use the cabin don t load that model as the extra overhead in polygons will impact your frame rates If you do not fly from the virtual cockpit then use the 2D model only in order to maximize your frame rates A realistic assessment of what your machine is capable of handling will greatly enhance your enjoyment of this product e Tune your Virtual Cockpit frame rates using the MSFS options and the PMDG tuning tools provided in the menu e Limit your Frames per Second in FS We have dome substantial testing to determine the best ways to obtain smooth frame rates in MSFS We found that setting Flight Simulator 9 s frame rates to unlimited tended to cause stuttering whenever the complexity of information viewed outside the cockpit window changed We found that limiting the target FPS to between 25 30 allowed for significantly smoother overall frame rate performance when nearing complex scenery or viewing the airplane from the outside We have tested this product on a range of platforms and found this to be true with the current high end technology as well as most mid range machines Force Feedback There is no industry standard for Force Feedback controls and we have found a wide variance in the behavior of Force Feedback products when used with FS9 We STRONGLY encourage users to disable flight control feedback to the joystick as it s implementation is generally inaccurate for transport category aircraft and will cr
36. user preference PMDG Styles Airline Selection PFD ND V RA Callouts 2500 EICAS 7 ARPS n Colors Aural Caution Warning Pull UP etc Sounds V Battery Electrics ambient cockpit sounds Various Allow sounds to play in external and VC views Volume Quiet Mid level Cancel Sounds Use these options to select the types of cockpit aural warnings that you wish to hear from within the cockpit There are options to turn on off three types of aural warnings and a fourth option to turn on off some of the ambient cockpit noise The 737 is one of the noisiest modern airliners with the majority of the ambient noise offense coming primarily from the Recirculation Fans the slipstream the trim wheel and the standby altimeter vibrometer We have modeled these sounds as accurately as possible but we have also provided you with a volume slider to adjust their intensity as well as a check box to turn them off if you wish As a tribute to the accuracy of this package these sounds including the slipstream noise were recorded on the flight deck of the airplane and processed for use in the simulator For a true 737 experience turn the sound up LOUD Revision 1 4 23APR04 DO NOT DUPLICATE PMDG 737NG AOM REGISTRATION AND REVISION INFORMATION 0 19 Various Page The Various Styles page allows the user to modify the way certain functions interface with the simulator PMDG Styles TCAS FSUIPC
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