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PMDG 737
0.00.1
INTRODUCTION
PMDG 737
Introduction and Use
Copyright © 2011-2022
PMDG Simulations
All Rights Reserved
For Simulator Use Only
DO NOT DUPLICATE
NOVEMBER 2022

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  • Page 1 PMDG 737 0.00.1 INTRODUCTION PMDG 737 Introduction and Use Copyright © 2011-2022 PMDG Simulations All Rights Reserved For Simulator Use Only DO NOT DUPLICATE NOVEMBER 2022...

  • Page 2: Disclaimer And Copyright Information

    INTRODUCTION DISCLAIMER AND COPYRIGHT INFORMATION This manual was compiled for use only with the PMDG 737 simulation for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The information contained within this manual is derived from multiple sources and is not subject to revision or checking for accuracy. This manual is not to be used for training or familiarity with any aircraft.

  • Page 3: Copyright And License

    Please review the license agreement carefully, as it provides you with only limited rights. Specifically, you may not sell, resell, trade or barter this software product/license without the permission of PMDG. You should also be aware that you may not use this simulation software for any training, pilot familiarization, recurrent training or operational awareness training.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLING LIVERIES ................17 PMDG Operations Center ..............17 Installing a Livery ..................17 SETTING UP THE PMDG 737 IN MSFS ..........20 Types of Mouse Interaction ..............20 1. MSFS Type Mouse Interaction (Default): ........20 2. PMDG Type Mouse Interaction:............. 22 Choosing Mouse Interaction Type ............
  • Page 5 Key command to ARM SPOILERS ............ 28 Key commands for PAUSE ON and PAUSE OFF ......28 THE PMDG 737 DIDN’T DO WHAT YOU EXPECTED? ......29 The plane is behaving erratically: ............29 I can’t load full fuel: ................. 29 In the 747 or 777 it worked like this…: ..........
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION First Time Load After Install May Have Unexpected Problems: ... 36 The Parking Brake Does Not Engage: ..........37 DETAILS AND QUIRKS OF THE PMDG 737 ........38 Air Conditioning System: ................ 38 Auto-flight System: ................. 39 Cockpit Shaking Feature: ............... 39 Doors:......................
  • Page 7 PMDG 737 0.00.7 INTRODUCTION AIRCRAFT SETUP MENUS ..............55 How this helps you: ................55 How this works behind the scenes (For sim techs and nerds!): ..56 Using the AIRCRAFT menu: ..............57 Restoring a Definition File: ..............58 Using a Different Definition File: ............
  • Page 8 PMDG 737 0.00.8 INTRODUCTION PAGE 8/9 – ENG ................74 PAGE 9/9 – FUEL/CTRLS ..............74 FAILURES Customization Pages: ............75 OPTIONS MENUS ..................76 SIMULATION Configuration Menu: ............77 PAGE 1/7 .................... 77 PAGE 2/7 .................... 78 PAGE 3/7 .................... 79 PAGE 4/7 ....................
  • Page 9 Ground Services (Passenger Airplane): ..........108 Ground Services (Cargo Airplane): ............. 110 Ground Maintenance: ................112 Auto Cruise: ..................113 GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR PMDG 737 ........114 Using the Landing Lights: ..............114 TrackIR: ....................114 Alternate TO/GA Click Spot: ..............115 PFD/ND/EICAS/CDU Pop-ups: ............
  • Page 10 PMDG 737 0.00.10 INTRODUCTION Time Acceleration Limit: ............... 116 External Load/Fueling Programs: ............116 Hardware toe brakes: ................117 External route export programs: ............117 THE COLLINS WXR-2100 WEATHER RADAR ........118 FMC SAVED FLIGHT PLANS AND COMPANY DATALINK ....119 Flight plan file management: ..............

  • Page 11: The Testing Team

    We would like to thank the following individuals for their contributions to the PMDG 737 project as Technical Advisors: Emanuel Hagen Omar Josef Tom Landry...

  • Page 12: Pmdg Technical Support

    Please Note: The support ticket system will require you to create a login that is unique to the ticket system and is not tied to your PMDG Store login. NOVEMBER 2022...

  • Page 13: Important - Read This Page

    Liveries are downloaded and installed via the PMDG Operations Center v2 application, which is installed automatically with the PMDG 737. You can find it in your Start Menu under PMDG Operations Center. Note that an Operations Center update may be triggered the first time you run the application –...

  • Page 14: Product Activation

    INTRODUCTION PRODUCT ACTIVATION The PMDG 737 requires a license code to activate the product. When running the installer, you will be asked for your license key. This key can be found in your purchase confirmation email. It is a long string of 6...

  • Page 15: How To Use The Manuals

    We have created a truly scalable experience for simmers who love the 737. If you want to just push up the throttles and fly, you can do this. If you want to dive as deeply into the details as a career airline pilot, you can do this also.

  • Page 16: Tutorial Flight

    The tutorial should be viewed as a “Quick-Start Guide” that will take you from loading the sim to launching off on your first flight in the PMDG 737. The purpose of this flight is to keep things simple and straight forward,...

  • Page 17: Installing Liveries

    Liveries are downloaded and installed using the PMDG Operations Center application (hereafter referred to as OC2), which is installed automatically with the PMDG 737. To open OC2, go to Start-> PMDG Operations Center v2. Alternatively, OC2 can be found here: C:\Users\<Your Username>\AppData\Roaming\PMDG\PMDG Operations Center You are welcome to add a desktop shortcut for OC2 if you so wish.
  • Page 18 1. Simulator — which Simulator you want the new liveries installed to. In this case, select Microsoft Flight Simulator. 2. Installed product — Make sure the PMDG 737 is selected. 3. Model/Variant — Select the -700, -700BBJ or -700BDSF 4. Operator — If you want to select a livery used by a specific operator, you can select the operator here and all liveries available from that operator will be displayed.
  • Page 19 PMDG 737 0.00.19 INTRODUCTION Once you have made your Simulator, Product and Model/Variant selections, and have decided which livery to install, click on the ‘Install’ button next to the livery you want installed. The livery installation will begin, and you will see a green progress bar and a ‘Downloading…’...

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Pmdg 737 In Msfs

    1. MSFS Type Mouse Interaction (Default): Most people will be familiar with this type of interaction in MSFS, in particular those who have not used PMDG products in FSX and/or P3D. When using this type of interaction, Left Click is used for all mouse interactions to manipulate knobs, switches, buttons or levers.
  • Page 21 PMDG 737 0.00.21 INTRODUCTION IGHT RROW URSORS When operating a switch or lever in MSFS using the default type of mouse interaction, you are presented with a Left/Right/Up/Down arrow, depending on which side of the switch or lever your cursor is positioned at the time.

  • Page 22: Pmdg Type Mouse Interaction

    2. PMDG Type Mouse Interaction: This type of interaction allows existing PMDG customers who prefer the PMDG type of mouse interaction (Left/Right click) to use the mouse in the same way they have been used to in FSX/P3D, with only a minor setup change required.

  • Page 23: Choosing Mouse Interaction Type

    INTRODUCTION Choosing Mouse Interaction Type To select which type of mouse interaction you would prefer, navigate to your \packages directory: Steam distribution: <MSFS root directory>\Packages\Community\pmdg-aircraft-737\Documentation MS Store distribution: <MSFS root directory>\Community\pmdg-aircraft-737\Documentation In this folder you will find a PDF: PMDG_737_Mouse_Options_HowTo.pdf Please read this document carefully and follow the instructions therein should you wish to change your mouse interaction type.

  • Page 24: Setting Up The Cockpit Camera

    Tip: We have found that assigning it to Mid-Click works very well. IMPORTANT: If you do not re-assign ‘Toggle Cockpit View Freelook (Hold)’ above, you will not be able to use the PMDG Type mouse interaction, as you will be limited to left click switch/knob interaction only.

  • Page 25: Sound Settings

    If you are not hearing the engine sounds, make sure you do not have HEADPHONE SIMULATION set to ON. In order to hear the majestic sounds of the PMDG 737, go ahead and make sure this setting is set to OFF: 3.

  • Page 26: Realism Settings

    PMDG 737 from a realism perspective: Flight Model You must use the ‘Modern’ flight model, as the PMDG 737 flight model has been engineered specifically for Microsoft Flight Simulator using its new flight model. The ‘Legacy’ flight model option has not been tested and is unsupported.

  • Page 27: Automixture

    PMDG 737 0.00.27 INTRODUCTION Automixture We recommend that you set Automixture to OFF: Having Automixture set to ON could possibly interfere with the airplane’s operation, leading to a sub-optimal experience. Assisted Takeoff We recommend that you set Assisted Takeoff to OFF: Should this setting be left ON, you will notice the engines redlining during rotation as well as pushback.

  • Page 28: Other Important Settings

    PMDG 737 0.00.28 INTRODUCTION Other Important Settings Key command to ARM SPOILERS We recommend that you assign a key command to ARM the spoilers, otherwise you will not be able to arm them for landing without having to look and find the spoiler ARM position in the cockpit.

  • Page 29: The Pmdg 737 Didn't Do What You Expected

    Something to consider when planning flights! In the 747 or 777 it worked like this…: One thing the Beta team consistently noted was that the PMDG 737 is definitely not what you have become accustomed to with the PMDG 747 Queen of the Skies II or PMDG 777.

  • Page 30: When I Engage The Autopilot, Sometimes It Reverts To Cws R Or Cws P Instead Of Cmd. Why

    900 : 3.90 - 14.5 I turned the battery on, but the plane has no power: The PMDG 737 manages power draw to ensure it has the necessary functions at all times. The aircraft is only giving you about enough power to start the APU or connect ground power.

  • Page 31: I See Cutback When Setting Up The Fms. What Does This Do

    The .rte files are saved to \pmdg-aircraft-737\work\Flightplans. Why are my tire rims orange? The PMDG 737 realistically models brake heating. If you are seeing the brakes glowing orange, you’ve overused them. They will not be as For Simulator Use Only...

  • Page 32: My [Insert Passenger/Va Program Here] Is Flagging Me For Excessive V/S

    PMDG 737 0.00.32 INTRODUCTION effective (or effective at all) in this state and if the heat increases further, you run the risk of fire and blowing tires. You can cool the brakes this by bringing up the CDU and going to MENU/FS ACTIONS/GROUND MAINTENANCE, hit NEXT PAGE, then select COOL BRAKES at LSK 1L.

  • Page 33: The Mouse Wheel Isn't Working On Certain Knobs

    I get a NAV DATA OUT OF DATE message on the CDU: The navigation data included with the PMDG 737 is provided by Navigraph and up to date at the time of release. (November 2019, the...

  • Page 34: Some Annunciator Lights Fade In/Out Instead Of Instant On/Off

    0.00.34 INTRODUCTION To access this feature, bring up the CDU and then press MENU, then PMDG SETUP, then AIRCRAFT, then FAILURES. Select the ALL SYSTEMS page at LSK 2L: When service-based failures are enabled, the RATE field at LSK 3R allows entry of any number from 1 to 1024.

  • Page 35: Speed Brake (In)Effictiveness

    VNAV calculated energy management and the actual energy the aircraft has at a certain point. However there's a feature in the 737 FMC that can help you out: For Simulator Use Only DO NOT DUPLICATE...

  • Page 36: The Magenta Target Altitude Setting On The Pfd Lagging

    PMDG 737 0.00.36 INTRODUCTION When you are following the VNAV path (VNAV PATH mode on the FMA) and the target speed is getting more than around 10kts off the magenta bug, you can do the follwing: Take the upmost waypoint of the LEGS page (the waypoint you're currently flying to), copy that into the scratchpad and enter it again on top of the legs page.

  • Page 37: The Parking Brake Does Not Engage

    PMDG 737 0.00.37 INTRODUCTION The Parking Brake Does Not Engage: To set the parking brake, you must FIRST apply full brake then set the parking brake latch on the pedestal. The red light will illuminate, and the latch will be locked in place.

  • Page 38: Details And Quirks Of The Pmdg 737

    The following behaviors are a non-conclusive list of behaviors that you will find in the PMDG 737 that are simulated precisely as they appear in the actual airplane: Air Conditioning System: •...

  • Page 39: Auto-Flight System

    Cockpit Shaking Feature: • Implemented first in the PMDG 747-400 Queen of the Skies II, this feature provides the feeling of shaking of the cockpit with the associated rattling sounds under various conditions: Ground roll...

  • Page 40: Electrical System

    You can fail any bus on the airplane and suffer the appropriate penalties as equipment powered by that bus falls offline. • The PMDG 737 has a live, real-time amperage consumption model. Every system on the airplane has its real-world electrical consumption tracked in real-time. Many items use only 0.005...

  • Page 41: Flight Management Computer

    • All speed restrictions in the 737 FMC are treated implicitly as at- or-below restrictions. For example, if you have a 300-knot restriction but your ECON descent speed is 275, the airplane will cross the restriction at 275, it will not speed up to 300.

  • Page 42: Tiller Steering

    78 degrees of displacement. This yields 75 degrees of actual turning effect when nosewheel slip is accounted for. In addition to this steering, the 737 pilot can utilize up to 7 degrees of nosewheel steering simply by displacing the rudder pedals like you would in any small GA airplane.

  • Page 43: Ground Service Vehicles

    Ground Service Vehicles: • In addition to the static representation of ground connection carts seen in our previous versions the 737 now has dynamic animation of ground service vehicles: Ground power unit and external power pit Air conditioning and air start units driven in place by tractors Galley service &...

  • Page 44: Landing Gear

    PMDG 737 0.00.44 INTRODUCTION • EMDP cooling time will depend upon whether the pump is running, or whether the pump is OFF. (Should take approximately 5 minutes to cool to normal temps when running, but approximately 30 minutes when off because the fluid provides cooling to the pump.

  • Page 45: Pneumatic System

    Sounds: • This package uses over 1400 digitally recorded sounds to replicate the living, breathing work environment of a 737 pilot. • While in the external views, you will hear sounds made by ground equipment, windmilling engines, wing fuel pumps, electric hydraulic pumps, air conditioning packs and the APU.

  • Page 46: Towing And Pushback

    Towing and Pushback • With PMDG 737 we have revamped our pushback simulation to give you some interesting and exciting new features. As with our 777 and 747, ground operations is capable of simulating the pushback process, but we have added a number of new features to the capabilities of the system.
  • Page 47 PMDG 737 0.00.47 INTRODUCTION When learning to use this feature, we recommend setting your outside view directly in front of the airplane, down low, so that you can watch the steerable wheels on the pushback tug. Once you see how their movement relates to the direction the tug turns and how that affects the airplane, you will find that driving the pushback tug from any viewpoint becomes quite natural.

  • Page 48: Things The Wide Beta Team Wanted You To Know

    PMDG 737 0.00.48 INTRODUCTION THINGS THE WIDE BETA TEAM WANTED YOU TO KNOW • For the older style lights, you can still use the gang bar to turn all of the landing lights on – and right click to turn them all off. For the newer style lights, the same functions are available using a click spot over the LANDING label for the switches.

  • Page 49: Customize Your Pmdg 737 Experience

    INTRODUCTION CUSTOMIZE YOUR PMDG 737 EXPERIENCE With the PMDG 737 product line we continue to use the methodology that allows you to change just about anything in the airplane without ever having to leave the simulation. From your fuel load to the passenger load,...

  • Page 50: Pmdg 737 Home Cdu Menu

    0.00.50 INTRODUCTION PMDG 737 Home CDU Menu: At any time while flying the PMDG 737, you can press the MENU button on the CDU, and you will be presented with the top menu for the CDU system: On the left side of the screen, you can select the <FMC prompt to enter the aircraft flight management functions.

  • Page 51: Pmdg Setup Menu

    Pressing the PMDG SETUP> prompt at will display the following menu: The PMDG SETUP page is the “home base” from which you will configure your PMDG 737 to suit your needs. From this menu you can adjust the specific options for your airplane cockpit as well as many options to control various aspects of the simulation experience itself.
  • Page 52 Cold and Dark scenario as the STARTUP STATE for the airplane, you will be presented with that cold and dark panel state whenever and wherever you choose to load the PMDG 737. NOVEMBER 2022 DO NOT DUPLICATE...

  • Page 53: Understanding Panel Vs. Flight Save/Load States

    APU running, the IRS’s aligned and everything ready to start the engines. You do this by setting the airplane up as you desire, then going to the PMDG SETUP menu in the FMS and pressing STATE SAVE>.

  • Page 54: Save/Load Effect On Failures

    Save/Load Effect on Failures: In the PMDG 737 the current state of failures is always saved. If you have a particular failures mode saved, and various failures are already active or armed to become active, they will remain as such when you load the flight that was saved in that condition.

  • Page 55: Aircraft Setup Menus

    The AIRCRAFT menu allows you to configure the equipment, displays and mechanical fitness of your airplane to suite your needs. When using the PMDG 737 you should think of aircraft options in terms of airframes. Through this menu system we allow you to define the equipment contained on the flight deck of a limitless number of aircraft, defined by airframe tail numbers.

  • Page 56: How This Works Behind The Scenes (For Sim Techs And Nerds!)

    When you select a livery, and then launch the simulator, the PMDG 737 will determine what equipment in installed on the airplane by reading the definition file for that livery’s tail number.

  • Page 57: Using The Aircraft Menu

    Using the AIRCRAFT menu: When you load a livery from the MSFS Aircraft Selection menu and then launch the simulator, the PMDG 737 will load the definition file that describes how that aircraft is laid out in terms of cockpit equipment, displays and mechanical fitness.

  • Page 58: Restoring A Definition File

    < FAILURES We will explore the content of these menus in a moment, but for now just remember that any time you make a change, the PMDG 737 will automatically save the change you made to the aircraft’s definition file.

  • Page 59: Using A Fixed Definition File For All Flights

    NOTE: If you switch liveries, you will need to re-select the N737BW definition if that is your wish. Every time you load a livery from the free flight MSFS menu, the PMDG 737 will load that livery’s definition file! Using a Fixed Definition File for All Flights: You may find that you settle into a favorite cockpit configuration that you want to use no matter which livery you are flying.

  • Page 60: Equipment Options

    There are numerous pages of options available that will allow you to customize the displays in the cockpit of your 737. You can use the PREV PAGE and NEXT PAGE buttons on the CDU to move forward and back through the pages.

  • Page 61: Page 1/16 - Afds

    PMDG 737 0.00.61 INTRODUCTION PAGE 1/16 - AFDS • MCP TYPE: Choose between the original Honeywell or newer Collins manufactured autopilot Mode Control Panel. Older Honeywell MCP: Newer Collins MCP: Conflict Note: “Fail Operational” autoland capability is only compatible with the Collins MCP. It is not compatible with the Honeywell.

  • Page 62: Page 2/16 - Engines

    PMDG 737 0.00.62 INTRODUCTION PAGE 2/16 - ENGINES • DOUBLE DERATE: Allows the reduction of takeoff thrust to that equivalent of the CFM56 engine rated approximately 4,000lbs thrust lower than the engine is actually capable of producing. Hence double derate for the 26,000lb thrust engine results in an N1 takeoff thrust setting corresponding to that of the 22,000lb thrust engine.

  • Page 63: Egpws 3

    PMDG 737 0.00.63 INTRODUCTION • CALL 1000: Here you can set 3 options for the 1000 ft call: YES (always on), SMART (call will be made only if you are established on an ILS glideslope), and NO (call will not be made).

  • Page 64: Page 8/16 - Etops

    30 minutes. It is worth noting that the ETOPS battery system will provide an optimal 1:12 of battery life with normal electrical demand. Conflict note: If you elect to have your 737 be ETOPS qualified you will automatically be given the dual battery package. •...

  • Page 65: Page 11/16 - Fuel

    PMDG 737 0.00.65 INTRODUCTION state with a new name such as “(livery name)_CLDDRK” or whatever you’d like. • MAXIMUM FIX PAGES: Sets the maximum number of fix pages between 2 and 6, to allow for adjustments between the limits in different FMC software versions.

  • Page 66: Page 12/16 - Instruments

    • HGS INSTALLED: This option allows you to decide if the Heads Up Guidance System is installed in the flight deck of your 737. The HGS system modeled in the PMDG 737 is fully functional, fully collimated and provides an incredible improvement in situational awareness during flight.

  • Page 67: Page 13/16 - Opt Equip

    • BRAKE PACKAGE: Choose between carbon and steel brakes for your 737. Carbon brakes are more expensive to fit than steel brakes, but they last longer. The primary advantage to carbon brakes however, is that you will not get “brake fade” from extremely hot brakes.

  • Page 68: Opt Equip 2

    LED, and pulse options. • EYEBROW WINDOWS: Boeing no longer offers eyebrow windows as an option on the 737, but this setting allows you to decide if your airplane has the older style windows, or not. •...
  • Page 69 PMDG 737 0.00.69 INTRODUCTION • PRESSURIZATION PANEL: Choose between OLD and NEW style pressurization panel. • WINDOW SHADES: Choose whether window shades have been installed in the airplane. For Simulator Use Only DO NOT DUPLICATE NOVEMBER 2022...

  • Page 70: Displays Option Pages

    There are numerous pages of options available that will allow you to customize the displays in the cockpit of your 737. You can use the PREV PAGE and NEXT PAGE buttons on the CDU to move forward and back through the pages.

  • Page 71: Page 1/9 Displays, Pfd

    PMDG 737 0.00.71 INTRODUCTION The following customization options are available from the DISPLAYS menu: PAGE 1/9 DISPLAYS, PFD • DISPLAYS TYPE: This option allows you to change the displays between PFD/ND and EFIS/MAP display format. NOTE: This option is currently disabled, and is set to PFD/ND.

  • Page 72: Page 2/9 - Pfd

    PMDG 737 0.00.72 INTRODUCTION • VREF + 20 BUG: Display the associated bug on the PFD speed tape. • 100 KNOTS BUG: Display the associated bug on the PFD speed tape. PAGE 2/9 - PFD • RISING RUNWAY: Turn the rising runway symbol on/off for display on instrument approaches.
  • Page 73 PMDG 737 0.00.73 INTRODUCTION • EFIS/MAP 80 KNOT BUG: Displays the 80 knot bug on the airspeed indicator in EFIS/MAP mode. • EFIS/MAP FPV: Displays the flight path vector on the attitude indicator in EFIS/MAP mode. PAGE 5/9 - ND •...

  • Page 74: Page 7/9 - Eng

    PMDG 737 0.00.74 INTRODUCTION PAGE 7/9 – ENG • ENGINE SIDE BY SIDE DISP: Changes the layout of the engine display between the normal and side-by-side formats. Note that the use of the side-by-side format will disable the lower engine...

  • Page 75: Failures Customization Pages

    PMDG 737 0.00.75 INTRODUCTION • WEIGHT UNITS: Changes the preferred weight units between KGS (kilograms) and LBS (pounds). • FCS INDICATOR: Determines whether the flight control indications are displayed on the STAT page. • BRAKE TEMP INDICATOR: This option determines whether or not the brake temperature will be shown on the STAT page.

  • Page 76: Options Menus

    PMDG 737 0.00.76 INTRODUCTION OPTIONS MENUS The configuration options located under the OPTION menu provide you with the opportunity to modify your simulation experience to suit your tastes. These include performance tweaks, assigning key-driven commands to cockpit functions, adjusting the way the sound environment is simulated and many more.

  • Page 77: Simulation Configuration Menu

    PMDG 737 0.00.77 INTRODUCTION SIMULATION Configuration Menu: PAGE 1/7 • SERVICE BASED FAILURES: When using service based failures, you will experience a highly realistic statistical model for mechanical failures that uses the airplane’s age and operating experience in order to predict equipment failures in a fashion similar to the real world operating experience of 737NG type airplane operators.
  • Page 78 PMDG 737 0.00.78 INTRODUCTION • <IRS OPTIONS: Full explanation on Page 82. PAGE 2/7 • SET MSFS LOC CRS: When it comes to navigation data, MSFS has an inherent weakness in that data related to ILS/LOC stations is hard coded into the simulator and is not updated to keep it current with the normal magnetic shift.
  • Page 79 PMDG 737 0.00.79 INTRODUCTION a thrust change we have devised a system that will allow you to easily sync your throttle position to the auto-throttle position: By selecting Show Thrust Lever Position to ON, you will notice that moving your throttles while the auto-throttles are engaged will cause a small cyan marker to appear on the EPR/N1 thrust tapes on the upper EICAS.
  • Page 80 YOKES MOVE WHEN LOWERED: This option controls the behavior of the yokes when they are hidden (lowered). Note that this is not a real option on the actual 737, the yokes only have one position (normal) in real life. PAGE 7/7...
  • Page 81 RUDDER AXIS. This will give you a realistic 78 degrees of steering via the tiller and only 7 degrees of steering via the rudder pedals, just like the real 737. The limited steering range via the pedals makes them very convenient to use for maintaining long, straight taxi paths or during crosswind takeoffs and landings.

  • Page 82: Irs Options Sub-Menu

    PMDG 737 0.00.82 INTRODUCTION IRS OPTIONS Sub-Menu: Under the SIMULATION menu (page 1) there is an IRS OPTIONS sub- menu at LSK 6R that contains a group of options related to the Inertial Reference Systems on the airplane. • ALIGNMENT TIME: Normally, the IRS takes approximately ten minutes to align, a period of time during which the airplane cannot be moved.

  • Page 83: Performance Options

    As a last resort, you can adjust the rate of frame updates in on the displays within the PMDG 737. The performance tuning methodology operates under the premise that fewer updates to the displays in the cockpit will mean greater performance in the simulator itself.
  • Page 84 PMDG 737 0.00.84 INTRODUCTION PAGE 1/2 • FPS LIMIT: Here you can adjust the frame rate (FPS) limit of the PFD, the ND/MAP, EICAS and lower EICAS, ISFD and HGS by entering the desired FPS limit. Enter the desired limit into the scratchpad and press the LSK of the item you want to change.

  • Page 85: Color Options

    PMDG 737 0.00.85 INTRODUCTION COLOR Options: We have included the color option feature in order to offer you the ability to customize PFD, EICAS, instrumentation and cockpit lighting colors in the simulation. In order to adjust a specific item’s color value, click on the LSK next to it.

  • Page 86: Method 2

    PMDG 737 0.00.86 INTRODUCTION Method 2: Enter the HEX (hexadecimal) color code into the scratch pad and then press LSK 4. NOVEMBER 2022 DO NOT DUPLICATE For Simulator Use Only...

  • Page 87: Failures And Maintenance

    For users who do not wish to interact with the potential for mechanical failure in their simming experience, you can simply skip over this section. The mechanical reliability of your PMDG 737 is set to “perfect” by default. If you wish to experience the potential for mechanical failures, there are currently three ways in which you can challenge yourself: 1.

  • Page 88: Failures: Top Menu

    PMDG 737 0.00.88 INTRODUCTION Failures: Top Menu: Entering the failures menu from the SETUP menu will display the following menu: From the FAILURES top menu, you can select from individual systems (use the PREV PAGE and NEXT PAGE to scroll up and down) or you can...

  • Page 89: Random Failures Sub-Menu

    PMDG 737 0.00.89 INTRODUCTION Random Failures Sub-Menu: The random failures menu allows you to set up a process for random failures to be triggered at a specific rate, with a limit to the total number of events that may be triggered.

  • Page 90: Service Based Failures Sub-Menu

    PMDG 737 0.00.90 INTRODUCTION the desired number of failures in a specific ten hour period, but the average rate of failures will closely approximate your settings. If you wish to limit the number of events that are triggered you can set this number by turning LIMITED EVENTS to YES and the setting the hard- limit in the EVENT LIMIT line.

  • Page 91: Maintenance Sub-Menu

    PMDG 737 0.00.91 INTRODUCTION Maintenance Sub-Menu: The following functions are available to you in the maintenance page: • <CLR ACTIVE: When failures are triggered, you can use the CLR ACTIVE button to reset any failures that have already been triggered.

  • Page 92: System Failure / Maintenance Menu

    PMDG 737 0.00.92 INTRODUCTION System Failure / Maintenance Menu: If you wish to work with mechanical failures located within an individual system, you can do so quite easily by selecting the system from the list displayed under <FAILURES. In the example graphic shown above, we are shown the ELECTRICAL page of the failures menu.

  • Page 93: Failures Master List

    PMDG 737 0.00.93 INTRODUCTION Failures Master List: The following failures are possible: APU: (2) • APU Air • APU Severe Automatic Flight: (4) • Autothrottle INOP • Flight Control Channel A INOP • Flight Control Channel B INOP • Autoflight System INOP Doors: (7) •...

  • Page 94: Engine: (24)

    PMDG 737 0.00.94 INTRODUCTION • AC Transfer Bus 2 • AC Main Bus 1 • AC Main Bus 2 • AC Galley Bus 1 • AC Galley Bus 2 • AC Standby Bus • AC Ground Service Bus 1 •...

  • Page 95: Fire: (7)

    PMDG 737 0.00.95 INTRODUCTION • Engine 1 Vr-Cut • Engine 2 Vr-Cut • Engine 1 V2-Cut • Engine 2 V2-Cut • Engine 1 Reverser • Engine 2 Reverser Fire: (7) • Engine 1 Cowl Overheat • Engine 2 Cowl Overheat •...

  • Page 96: Flight Instruments: (10)

    PMDG 737 0.00.96 INTRODUCTION Flight Instruments: (10) • Display Unit Left Outboard (Captain’s PFD) • Display Unit Left Inboard (Captain’s ND) • Display Unit Upper (Engine Display) • Display Unit Lower (Lower Center Display) • Display Unit Right Inboard (FO’s ND) •...

  • Page 97: Ice/Rain Protection: (20)

    PMDG 737 0.00.97 INTRODUCTION • Electric Motor Driven Pump B Overheat • A SYS Quantity Refill Required • B SYS Quantity Refill Required • Standby System Quantity Refill Required Ice/Rain Protection: (20) • Captain’s Pitot Heat • Left Elevator Pitot Heat •...

  • Page 98: Pneumatic: (12)

    PMDG 737 0.00.98 INTRODUCTION • Flight Management Computer Right • Inertial Reference System Left • Inertial Reference System Right • Inertial Reference System Display Unit • GPS Left • GPS Right • Computer Display Unit Left • Computer Display Unit Right •...
  • Page 99 QRH index and then follow the checklist provided! NOTE2: PMDG does not provide you with a copy of the Boeing 737 QRH. You will need to obtain a QRH if you are interested in diagnosing and troubleshooting failures realistically.

  • Page 100: Fs Actions Menu System

    PMDG 737 0.00.100 INTRODUCTION FS ACTIONS MENU SYSTEM The FS ACTIONS menu gives you access to various sub-systems that will allow you to adjust aspects of your flight in order to realistically simulate an operational airplane environment. From the FS ACTIONS menu you can adjust the FUEL, PAYLOAD, DOORS, PUSHBACK, GROUND SERVICES, GROUND MAINTENANCE and AUTO CRUISE functionality.

  • Page 101: Fuel

    PMDG 737 0.00.101 INTRODUCTION Fuel: The FUEL page allows you to manually set the aircraft’s fuel load. Preset level functions on the lower left side of the display set the load to LONG, MEDIUM or SHORT RANGE levels. The fuel quantity may also be set as a percentage of total quantity or as a total numeric value directly.

  • Page 102: Payload (Passenger Airplane)

    PMDG 737 0.00.102 INTRODUCTION Payload (Passenger Airplane): The PAYLOAD menu allows you to change the aircraft loading as desired right from within the simulator. You can update the passenger load on your flight by manually entering the number of passengers seated in the first, business and economy class cabins.

  • Page 103: Payload (Cargo Airplane)

    PMDG 737 0.00.103 INTRODUCTION Payload (Cargo Airplane): The PAYLOAD menu allows you to change the aircraft loading as desired right from within the simulator. You can update the main deck cargo load on your flight by manually entering the desired weight.

  • Page 104: Doors (Passenger Airplane)

    PMDG 737 0.00.104 INTRODUCTION Doors (Passenger Airplane): The DOORS menu allows you to open and close all the doors on the aircraft from a single access menu. DOORS 1/2: On this page you can open/close the forward entry and rear entry doors, as well as the overwing exits, and extend/retract the airstairs.

  • Page 105: Doors (Cargo Airplane)

    PMDG 737 0.00.105 INTRODUCTION Doors (Cargo Airplane): The DOORS menu allows you to open and close all the doors on the aircraft from a single access menu. DOORS 1/2: On this page you can open/close the forward entry and rear entry doors and extend/retract the airstairs.

  • Page 106: Pushback

    PMDG 737 0.00.106 INTRODUCTION Pushback: The PUSHBACK menu allows you to manage the pushback process from within the simulator. Automated Pushback: The pushback functionality allows you to set the parameters to be used during the pushback from the gate. Using this menu, you can set the units...

  • Page 107: Self-Drive Pushback

    PMDG 737 0.00.107 INTRODUCTION Self-Drive Pushback: Some parking stands are in particularly tough spots to get out of. These spots are often well known to the ramp support staff. For them, with practice, it can be second nature. For add-on programs, or your basic pushback functionality, there is no chance.

  • Page 108: Ground Services (Passenger Airplane)

    PMDG 737 0.00.108 INTRODUCTION Ground Services (Passenger Airplane): The GROUND SERVICES menu allows you to determine which ground services are currently available to your aircraft. From the GROUND SERVICES menu, you can configure and manage the ground services using the following options: •...
  • Page 109 PMDG 737 0.00.109 INTRODUCTION NOTE: It is important to note that all ground services require that the airplane be chocked in place before they will be made available to you by the ground crews. For this reason, you must select the chocks to SET before you will be able to use any other ground services.

  • Page 110: Ground Services (Cargo Airplane)

    PMDG 737 0.00.110 INTRODUCTION Ground Services (Cargo Airplane): The GROUND SERVICES menu allows you to determine which ground services are currently available to your aircraft. From the GROUND SERVICES menu, you can configure and manage the ground services using the following options: •...
  • Page 111 PMDG 737 0.00.111 INTRODUCTION NOTE: It is important to note that all ground services require that the airplane be chocked in place before they will be made available to you by the ground crews. For this reason, you must select the chocks to SET before you will be able to use any other ground services.

  • Page 112: Ground Maintenance

    PMDG 737 0.00.112 INTRODUCTION Ground Maintenance: The GROUND MAINTENANCE menu allows you to request the maintenance crew to perform specific maintenance tasks on your aircraft. You can request the following maintenance to be performed: Service Hydraulic Fluid Service Engine Oil...

  • Page 113: Auto Cruise

    PMDG 737 0.00.113 INTRODUCTION Auto Cruise: The AUTO CRUISE menu allows you to set up various cruise related items in your aircraft. From the AUTO CRUISE menu, you can choose to enable Pause At Top Of Descent. You can also set the Auto Time Compression option to On or Off and specify the time compression ratio.

  • Page 114: Getting The Most From Your Pmdg 737

    INTRODUCTION GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR PMDG 737 We have collected a few pointers to help you get started with the PMDG 737. Whether you are a veteran PMDG customer or completely new to flight simulation, these tips will help you get more out of the simulation...

  • Page 115: Alternate To/Ga Click Spot

    PFD/ND/EICAS/CDU Pop-ups: If you want or need to pop up any of the display screens in the 737, you can do so by pressing RIGHT ALT on your keyboard, and then clicking on the display you want to pop up.

  • Page 116: Limitations Of The Simulator

    • Do not use any non PMDG product to alter the aircraft.cfg file. • Do not use any non PMDG product to alter the fuel load of the airplane. • Do not use any non PMDG product to alter the loading of the airplane.

  • Page 117: Hardware Toe Brakes

    PMDG 737 0.00.117 INTRODUCTION this data, the aircraft’s reference point is placed realistically ahead of the nose of the airplane as per the manufacturer’s specifications. Most addon aircraft use the erroneous concept of placing the model’s reference point at the center of the airplane.

  • Page 118: The Collins Wxr-2100 Weather Radar

    0.00.118 INTRODUCTION THE COLLINS WXR-2100 WEATHER RADAR The PMDG 737 does not currently include a simulation of the Collins WXR-2100 unit commonly found on the 737 and other airliners. If/when access to this functionality becomes available, we will implement the weather radar.

  • Page 119: Fmc Saved Flight Plans And Company Datalink

    FMC SAVED FLIGHT PLANS AND COMPANY DATALINK Flight plan file management: Flight plan files for all PMDG products are saved in the PMDG .rte format and are located in the following locations, depending on which distribution of the simulator you have installed: MS Store: C:\Users\{username)\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb...

  • Page 120: Using Simbrief To Create A Flight Plan And Weather Data

    In your SimBrief Downloader, define an additional two folders pointing at MS Store: C:\Users\{username)\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb 3d8bbwe\LocalState\packages\pmdg-aircraft-737\work\Flightplans Steam: C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\ pmdg-aircraft-737\work\Flightplans under PMDG Flightplan MS Store: C:\Users\{username)\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb 3d8bbwe\LocalState\packages\pmdg-aircraft-737\work\WX Steam: C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\ pmdg-aircraft-737\work\WX under PMDG Wind Uplink. NOVEMBER 2022 DO NOT DUPLICATE For Simulator Use Only...

  • Page 121: Tips And Hints

    FMC position available which in turn means that at least one IRS unit is fully ALI|GN’ed and in the NAV position. The 737 FMC unlike other Boeings will only read data for one defined cruise altitude and only cruise waypoints.
  • Page 122 (climb/descend) and along the route. NOTE: if you perform long flights in real time (for example the PMDG 737 BBJ with auxiliary tanks can easily perform a 10 hour flight) then your DES FORECAST data by the time you are close to the Top of Desent (T/D) maybe out of date.

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