As someone who is a Visually Impaired simmer, we are unable to do most of the features concerning the fmc as well as the checklists. There is MCE for most of the checklists, but that is limited to us as well. Have always wanted to fly the 73, however there hasn't been something made yet to access this information in an accessible format to us. The most we can really do is use aircraft that have the control e startup function, use autopilot software such as FS Tramp to import the flight plan, add the stars and sids, then fire the throttles after engaging autopilot and setting flaps. Thank you for making this tutorial, will never look at flight simulation the same way, but very useful information to know what actual pilots both in and outside of the simulator environment are doing.
PFPX, cost index is entered in the flight plan section under aircraft. It will say LRC by default, and that is where you put your CI value. Also, not nearly enough fuel. You should have selected an alternate (e.g., KPHX) and planned for holding, contingency and extra. Landing fuel should usually not be less than 10,000 pounds without holds or other factors. I typically land around 10,000, but 8,000 is acceptable to me. Make sure you’re putting all the correct values in PFPX to get the amount of fuel you would really need. It really doesn’t change the V speeds to have the right amount versus being conservative and only having a precise trip value. It’s also nice to derate. Topcat will integrate into PFPX and allow you to derate and flex temp, which saves fuel slightly and often makes the takeoff a little more manageable with lower thrust settings.
Just so I don’t float, I put the power to idle at the start of the threshold/ blast pad that will get my speed low enough to the point I will not float but fast enough so I won’t stall
Captain, great video as always. One question though. You 'complain' that your checklists are not not great, but close enough to the real thing. I was under the impression that PMDG supply full checklists with all their software in their comprehensive documentation. Are you not using those checklists?
Just discovered your channel and I now subscribe. Just built a new rig with an i7-8700k, 16 gigs of ram and a 1080ti card. Your videos look great! Any tips on graphics settings? May I ask about your system?
Hey captain mac I'm just learning flying,watching your videos. Can you please tell me what app do you use for the charts please... It will be very helpful
When i come at t/d point my plane doesn't start to descend automatically and i noticed that on my pfd it doesn't say vnav pth it says vnav spd and when i watch your video you cutted that point when your vnav setted to vnav path. Does fmc do that automatically? If it is what am i doing wrong? searched this on google but couldn't find the answer. Also it doesn't follow the fmc altitudes . Have good flight :)
Hello, thank you for the compliment. I used EzDok for quite some time but switched to chaseplane. The maker of EzDok released a new version, which I have not used, but supposedly it is as good as chaseplane. However, the maker of EzDok refused to do anything with their product until chaseplane entered the market, something i found despicable. As such, i will continue to use chaseplane from here forward.
This is an older flight so I'm not certain why is used speed intervention, but it is not necessary. You can allow the speed to be completely managed by the FMC up to the point of gear extension for landing. At that point you would need to use the speed selector knob on the MCP...but other than that it is not required. Hopefully that answers your question.
Thanks for your video, need some help. I ran into problem with the auto pilot for PMDG 737. Sometimes i could activate the auto pilot during take off, other times, it wouldn't light up at all. For auto pilot to be activated, I understand that there are two conditions: 1. Set altitude, or 2. program the route in FMC, Since I'm doing a quick flight to test VS and FLC in auto pilot mode, I set the altitude only. But during the climb, the auto pilot button didn't light up when I press the button. Which step did I miss out?
Hi Jeff, sorry for the delay...I'm not sure I fully understand your issue. Is the aircraft flying on Autopilot but the light on the button isnt coming on? Or is the aircraft not flying on autopilot at all? Have you completed ALL FMC preflight pages? If you dont complete flight plan, performance initialization, and takeoff pages, including v speeds and Center of gravity, then the autopilot wont work...also are you engaging LNAV and VNAV? Remember, this aircraft is very close to the real thing...it does not use autopilot like default aircraft do...it uses the IRS and FMC to navigate...as such you must engage LNAV, VNAV or use HDG SELECT, ALT SELECT, V/S, or any of the other options available on the MCP. If you are just pressing autopilot you arent giving the aircraft any actual commands to follow.
@@CaptainMac the plane is flying in manual, I tried to activate CMD, LNAV and VNAV, only LNAV button is lighted up. I didn't complete the FMC setup, only set up the route, because I wanted to test the VS and ALT hold using the CMD. I guess I need to complete the FMC set-up
This is a rather loaded question without more detail. Are you starting out with P3D or flight simulators in general? What in particular do you feel is the chasm between what you know now and flying something like the 737NG series? Is it basic airmanship skills? Navigation? Systems? Depending on your skill level, I could give you better aircraft recommendations.
For Boeing, during ILS landing, I notice many pilots in TH-cam tutorials activate CMD B at co pilot side, but didn't explain the reason. Why CMD B but not CMD A?
Hi Jeff, Great question. When flying an ILS in the 737; once the aircraft intercepts the glide slope, you need to activate the second Autopilot (B in this case) in order for the aircraft to be able to perform an autoland. This doesn't mean that you will autoland, only that the aircraft will be able to. If you do not activate the second autopilot, the aircraft will fly the ILS but will not be capable of landing on its own. Does this answer your question?
@@CaptainMac Hi Captain Mac, Does that mean both the NAV1 (captain side) and NAV2 (co pilot side) need to be tuned to the same ILS frequency too? As for approach, I notice TH-cam pilots activate Des Now in their FMC, is this step optional? didn't see this step in your video.
@@jeffhiew5795 yes...in order to use the autoland feature in the NGX you must enter the ILS frequency into the NAV 1 and NAV 2 radio. It is not necessary to use the descend now feature in the FMC...I have never used it. However, if you are flying with ATC, you will most likely receive descent clearance before your calculated TOD...This is when you would use the descend now feature in the FMC. If you are descending before or after the aircraft's Calculated TOD, I recommend using FLCH to manage altitude rather than VNAV.
As long as you have the P3Dv4 version you simply run the installation program. You can download it from your PMDG account. If you have an FSX, or older P3D version it is not compatible with P3Dv4
To whom it may concern. i'm trying to install a 737 pmdg prepar 3D v4 on my computer.and it comes up with a message. i try reaching out to customer service to get help installing this disk and there's no response.Do i have to uninstall the previous version of 737 pmdg to install pmdg 737 prepar 3D v4.
For some reason, when I tried this flight out myself on my P3D setup, the aircraft would not climb to FL410. It just stayed at 15,000 feet throughout the whole flight. How do I fix this issue?
Idk what it is but an alarm is going off and i dont know what it was for, at first i thought it was for low fuel but then i clicked fill 1/3 and its still going off
Keilyn, there is no difference in operation of the 737-600/700/800/900 variants. The procedures remain the same for all of them. The only difference is takeoff weights and speeds, for the most part. There are other variances, but none that are relevant enough to justify a full flight tutorial in one of the variants since the tutorial would be identical to this one.
John i use the speedlink black widow yoke and throttle quadrant. My throttle has rudder pedals. When I assign my throttle I use the RZ Axis AKA the throttle. For the rudder however, I press the rudder pedal button but it says RZ Axis also, when I tried flying, the takeoff was horrible
@@MalaysianAviator737-8 I just looked up the controller and that is an awkward and non-intuitive way to control the rudder. Most joysticks in the past had a twist motion on the stick which worked better. It was still was touchy since the movement stop to stop is far smaller than the actual movement on the aircraft. I personally use the Saitek (now Logitech) rudder pedals which allow finer control and it gives you brake pedals for differential braking. I've also used the CH Products rudder pedals back when they used the old joystick port. They're good, but I found the pedals more awkward as, I'm used to dropping my feet down off the brake portion of the pedal in flight to keep from inadvertently hitting the brakes on landing. On a real aircraft, that's a good way to flat-spot or potentially blow out a tire.
Singh, the APU is the Auxiliary Power Unit; it is built into the aircraft. In simplest terms, it is a small jet engine located in the tail of the airplane. When turned on it provides electrical power to the aircraft and air pressure for starting the engines. Ground Power on the other hand is electrical power that is connected to the aircraft from the ground. Usually it is a cable that is connected to the jetway, but it can also be from a portable cart, such as that you see in the introduction of this video. Ground Power MUST be removed from the aircraft before it can go anywhere. The APU, since it is built into the aircraft is available at any time and of course, travels with the aircraft :-) I hope this answers your question completely.
Hi Capt Mac, Nice tutorial you have there. I need some help on the altitude program in FMC. This flight is from VHHH to WSSS and has crossed the 18,000ft transition level, currently the plane is at waypoint EPDOS, according to the FMC, the plane should be flying at 36,000 ft, but why the plane stay at 25,000 ft? The plane is in VNAV and LNAV mode, and CMD A is activated, doesn't the FMC control the plane altitude? Secondly, while the plane is at waypoint EPDOS, why 250/FL210B is highlighted in magenta? Here is the screenshot link of the cockpit, many thanks in advance. imgur.com/HtxL54m
I'm sorry for my delayed reply, when I initially saw your question it was on my phone and I could not see your picture. In the picture you sent me it says on your FMC to "RESET MCP ALTITUDE" and when you look at the altitude set on your MCP (That's your front panel where you select, heading, speed, altitude, autopilot etc...) you can see your altitude is set to 25000. The aircraft will not climb above or descend below the altitude you have set there while on autopilot. So you need to reset that altitude to 36000 and you may need to press the ALT INTV button next to the knob to get it to start the climb. This is why the aircraft isn't at FL360. I know it's late, but I hope this helps.
Great but seriously, if this is a tutorial then use something to plan flights that everyone can use. PFPX gives a much easier result than Simbrief... Come on....
Your suggestion is a good one...it would be much better received if you weren't acting all high and mighty like I purposely used payware instead of something free just to spite you... PFPX is what I have, and that is why I used it. But seriously, this is a tutorial about the airplane, NOT the flight planning software. Would you like to see a tutorial on flight planning that includes different options such as freeware and payware?
That's ok...sometimes text can be misleading. I have needed to do a flight planning tutorial anyway, so I will try and get to this soon. Thank you for the compliments:-)
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As someone who is a Visually Impaired simmer, we are unable to do most of the features concerning the fmc as well as the checklists. There is MCE for most of the checklists, but that is limited to us as well. Have always wanted to fly the 73, however there hasn't been something made yet to access this information in an accessible format to us. The most we can really do is use aircraft that have the control e startup function, use autopilot software such as FS Tramp to import the flight plan, add the stars and sids, then fire the throttles after engaging autopilot and setting flaps. Thank you for making this tutorial, will never look at flight simulation the same way, but very useful information to know what actual pilots both in and outside of the simulator environment are doing.
Great video Captain Mac. Learning a lot from you. Now I have the understanding of how to set up the ILS, and put the frequency into the NAV radio.
+Vincent VanPaepeghem I'm glad you enjoyed it and that you are learning. Thank you for the compliments.
Another great tutorial... thank you! Coming from the Aerosoft Airbus series, you're making it a lot easier for me with the PMDG products.
Thank you for the compliments...Im glad the videos are helpful for you. God bless my friend.
PFPX, cost index is entered in the flight plan section under aircraft. It will say LRC by default, and that is where you put your CI value. Also, not nearly enough fuel. You should have selected an alternate (e.g., KPHX) and planned for holding, contingency and extra. Landing fuel should usually not be less than 10,000 pounds without holds or other factors. I typically land around 10,000, but 8,000 is acceptable to me. Make sure you’re putting all the correct values in PFPX to get the amount of fuel you would really need. It really doesn’t change the V speeds to have the right amount versus being conservative and only having a precise trip value. It’s also nice to derate. Topcat will integrate into PFPX and allow you to derate and flex temp, which saves fuel slightly and often makes the takeoff a little more manageable with lower thrust settings.
Good video. I believe you enter top of climb cruise wind in FMC perf page. I use winds aloft from ASN as a guide.
Just so I don’t float, I put the power to idle at the start of the threshold/ blast pad that will get my speed low enough to the point I will not float but fast enough so I won’t stall
Captain, great video as always. One question though. You 'complain' that your checklists are not not great, but close enough to the real thing. I was under the impression that PMDG supply full checklists with all their software in their comprehensive documentation. Are you not using those checklists?
Hi captain
Love to see your videos
The yaw damper doesn’t work because the IRS was off and not because the APU.
There's a program called TOPCAT which I believe links into PFPX, this will allow you to determine N1 Limit/DeRates.
Regardless, nice video!!
+kpjVideo thanks for the info...I should probably go ahead and purchase that lol
Just discovered your channel and I now subscribe. Just built a new rig with an i7-8700k, 16 gigs of ram and a 1080ti card. Your videos look great! Any tips on graphics settings? May I ask about your system?
Good flight tutorial captain
Like your style! Great fun.
Great tutorial :)
Hey captain mac I'm just learning flying,watching your videos. Can you please tell me what app do you use for the charts please... It will be very helpful
I thought I answered this; I apologize if I did not. I use Navigraph charts which is an annual subscription for around 75$ US.
To fix that racing engine sound hit Q twice.
+Robert Reiner thanks for the tip:-)
Please revise the Electrical Hydraulic pump on on batt power. Should be off.
Ife is in flight entertainment. Basically any screens on the back of seats or in the cabin
+Alex Turner aha! Excellent! Thanks Alex :-)
When i come at t/d point my plane doesn't start to descend automatically and i noticed that on my pfd it doesn't say vnav pth it says vnav spd and when i watch your video you cutted that point when your vnav setted to vnav path. Does fmc do that automatically? If it is what am i doing wrong? searched this on google but couldn't find the answer. Also it doesn't follow the fmc altitudes . Have good flight :)
HI, great video. What software do you use for the vc view ? (to move the camera)
Hello, thank you for the compliment. I used EzDok for quite some time but switched to chaseplane. The maker of EzDok released a new version, which I have not used, but supposedly it is as good as chaseplane. However, the maker of EzDok refused to do anything with their product until chaseplane entered the market, something i found despicable. As such, i will continue to use chaseplane from here forward.
Absolutely LOVE your flipedness! Just need to make sure you're not my real SW pilot in the future. :-) Great video!
Why didn’t you let the FMC manage your speed? Do you always have to do a speed intervention?
This is an older flight so I'm not certain why is used speed intervention, but it is not necessary. You can allow the speed to be completely managed by the FMC up to the point of gear extension for landing. At that point you would need to use the speed selector knob on the MCP...but other than that it is not required. Hopefully that answers your question.
Thanks for you reply
Thanks for your video, need some help.
I ran into problem with the auto pilot for PMDG 737. Sometimes i could activate the auto pilot during take off, other times, it wouldn't light up at all.
For auto pilot to be activated, I understand that there are two conditions:
1. Set altitude, or
2. program the route in FMC,
Since I'm doing a quick flight to test VS and FLC in auto pilot mode, I set the altitude only. But during the climb, the auto pilot button didn't light up when I press the button.
Which step did I miss out?
Hi Jeff, sorry for the delay...I'm not sure I fully understand your issue. Is the aircraft flying on Autopilot but the light on the button isnt coming on? Or is the aircraft not flying on autopilot at all? Have you completed ALL FMC preflight pages? If you dont complete flight plan, performance initialization, and takeoff pages, including v speeds and Center of gravity, then the autopilot wont work...also are you engaging LNAV and VNAV? Remember, this aircraft is very close to the real thing...it does not use autopilot like default aircraft do...it uses the IRS and FMC to navigate...as such you must engage LNAV, VNAV or use HDG SELECT, ALT SELECT, V/S, or any of the other options available on the MCP. If you are just pressing autopilot you arent giving the aircraft any actual commands to follow.
@@CaptainMac the plane is flying in manual, I tried to activate CMD, LNAV and VNAV, only LNAV button is lighted up. I didn't complete the FMC setup, only set up the route, because I wanted to test the VS and ALT hold using the CMD. I guess I need to complete the FMC set-up
@@jeffhiew5795 try it with the FMC setup complete and let me know how it goes.
@@CaptainMac you are absolutely right, after FMC is fully setup, ZFW, fuel, payload, route, N1 limit etc, all VNAV, LNAV, CMD buttons are lighted up.
@@jeffhiew5795 excellent! Glad you got it sorted.
What is the name of the software you are using for the checklist?
Thanks for a great video : I’m just starting out with p3d. Which planes do you reckon i should learn with so that I too can someday fly one of these?
This is a rather loaded question without more detail. Are you starting out with P3D or flight simulators in general? What in particular do you feel is the chasm between what you know now and flying something like the 737NG series? Is it basic airmanship skills? Navigation? Systems? Depending on your skill level, I could give you better aircraft recommendations.
What John said lol
Ultimate traffic 2 is good ai traffic program
where and how do you get such detailed scenery for your airport and ground there?
For Boeing, during ILS landing, I notice many pilots in TH-cam tutorials activate CMD B at co pilot side, but didn't explain the reason. Why CMD B but not CMD A?
Hi Jeff,
Great question. When flying an ILS in the 737; once the aircraft intercepts the glide slope, you need to activate the second Autopilot (B in this case) in order for the aircraft to be able to perform an autoland. This doesn't mean that you will autoland, only that the aircraft will be able to. If you do not activate the second autopilot, the aircraft will fly the ILS but will not be capable of landing on its own. Does this answer your question?
@@CaptainMac Hi Captain Mac,
Does that mean both the NAV1 (captain side) and NAV2 (co pilot side) need to be tuned to the same ILS frequency too?
As for approach, I notice TH-cam pilots activate Des Now in their FMC, is this step optional? didn't see this step in your video.
@@jeffhiew5795 yes...in order to use the autoland feature in the NGX you must enter the ILS frequency into the NAV 1 and NAV 2 radio. It is not necessary to use the descend now feature in the FMC...I have never used it. However, if you are flying with ATC, you will most likely receive descent clearance before your calculated TOD...This is when you would use the descend now feature in the FMC. If you are descending before or after the aircraft's Calculated TOD, I recommend using FLCH to manage altitude rather than VNAV.
I downloaded Prepar3d v4.5 plus additional add ons and I'm lost. I'm a beginner and I'd like to be pointed in the right direction. Can you help me.
Hello! I have a question, do you now how to install pmdg 737ngx(not ngxu) in p3d v4?
As long as you have the P3Dv4 version you simply run the installation program. You can download it from your PMDG account. If you have an FSX, or older P3D version it is not compatible with P3Dv4
@@CaptainMac thank you so much for your reply
@@wsksk9526 my pleasure. 😊
@@CaptainMac hm.. I bought pmdg 737ngx for fsx in aerosoft, so.. will it works?
@@wsksk9526 it will work in FSX but not in P3D v4
To whom it may concern. i'm trying to install a 737 pmdg prepar 3D v4 on my computer.and it comes up with a message. i try reaching out to customer service to get help installing this disk and there's no response.Do i have to uninstall the previous version of 737 pmdg to install pmdg 737 prepar 3D v4.
What "previous version" of the aircraft do you have?
For some reason, when I tried this flight out myself on my P3D setup, the aircraft would not climb to FL410. It just stayed at 15,000 feet throughout the whole flight. How do I fix this issue?
Make sure the Alt is set right on the MCP...and that you aren't carrying too much fuel.
ya ya first as i was just finishing your last episode lol
oops wrong account lol still first though :)
+Robert Bower hahahahaha!!!
shot you email to your mac air acct on CI on pfpx bud happy turkey day lol
Idk what it is but an alarm is going off and i dont know what it was for, at first i thought it was for low fuel but then i clicked fill 1/3 and its still going off
I would have to hear the alarm...check your EICAS for warnings.
Can PMDG 737-800 and 900 full flight tutorials
Keilyn, there is no difference in operation of the 737-600/700/800/900 variants. The procedures remain the same for all of them. The only difference is takeoff weights and speeds, for the most part. There are other variances, but none that are relevant enough to justify a full flight tutorial in one of the variants since the tutorial would be identical to this one.
Okay thank you captain
I have P3D and when I takeoff, my plane veers left and right on the runway. What do i do?
What are you using for rudder control?
John i use the speedlink black widow yoke and throttle quadrant. My throttle has rudder pedals. When I assign my throttle I use the RZ Axis AKA the throttle. For the rudder however, I press the rudder pedal button but it says RZ Axis also, when I tried flying, the takeoff was horrible
@@MalaysianAviator737-8 I just looked up the controller and that is an awkward and non-intuitive way to control the rudder. Most joysticks in the past had a twist motion on the stick which worked better. It was still was touchy since the movement stop to stop is far smaller than the actual movement on the aircraft.
I personally use the Saitek (now Logitech) rudder pedals which allow finer control and it gives you brake pedals for differential braking. I've also used the CH Products rudder pedals back when they used the old joystick port. They're good, but I found the pedals more awkward as, I'm used to dropping my feet down off the brake portion of the pedal in flight to keep from inadvertently hitting the brakes on landing. On a real aircraft, that's a good way to flat-spot or potentially blow out a tire.
John sadly I’m broke
Do you have a pdf file of the Checklists your using?
I do, but my PC is currently in storage.
In storage? That sounds alarming - what’s going on?
What is the difference between APU and Ground Power Captain??
Singh, the APU is the Auxiliary Power Unit; it is built into the aircraft. In simplest terms, it is a small jet engine located in the tail of the airplane. When turned on it provides electrical power to the aircraft and air pressure for starting the engines.
Ground Power on the other hand is electrical power that is connected to the aircraft from the ground. Usually it is a cable that is connected to the jetway, but it can also be from a portable cart, such as that you see in the introduction of this video. Ground Power MUST be removed from the aircraft before it can go anywhere. The APU, since it is built into the aircraft is available at any time and of course, travels with the aircraft :-)
I hope this answers your question completely.
Captain_Mac Yeah!!! Thanks!! You really great!! Keep this good thing goin' up! And yeah, Don't float on the landing next time!! Hahaha
SkyAI traffic is free
+Jeff Baird last I heard it's not compatible with P3D V4
Hi Capt Mac,
Nice tutorial you have there.
I need some help on the altitude program in FMC. This flight is from VHHH to WSSS and has crossed the 18,000ft transition level, currently the plane is at waypoint EPDOS, according to the FMC, the plane should be flying at 36,000 ft, but why the plane stay at 25,000 ft? The plane is in VNAV and LNAV mode, and CMD A is activated, doesn't the FMC control the plane altitude?
Secondly, while the plane is at waypoint EPDOS, why 250/FL210B is highlighted in magenta?
Here is the screenshot link of the cockpit, many thanks in advance.
imgur.com/HtxL54m
I'm sorry for my delayed reply, when I initially saw your question it was on my phone and I could not see your picture. In the picture you sent me it says on your FMC to "RESET MCP ALTITUDE" and when you look at the altitude set on your MCP (That's your front panel where you select, heading, speed, altitude, autopilot etc...) you can see your altitude is set to 25000. The aircraft will not climb above or descend below the altitude you have set there while on autopilot. So you need to reset that altitude to 36000 and you may need to press the ALT INTV button next to the knob to get it to start the climb. This is why the aircraft isn't at FL360. I know it's late, but I hope this helps.
@@CaptainMac thanks for your reply.
Great but seriously, if this is a tutorial then use something to plan flights that everyone can use. PFPX gives a much easier result than Simbrief... Come on....
Your suggestion is a good one...it would be much better received if you weren't acting all high and mighty like I purposely used payware instead of something free just to spite you... PFPX is what I have, and that is why I used it. But seriously, this is a tutorial about the airplane, NOT the flight planning software. Would you like to see a tutorial on flight planning that includes different options such as freeware and payware?
Sorry about that, but yeah I would love to see a tutorial on that. Your video is very well done though.
That's ok...sometimes text can be misleading. I have needed to do a flight planning tutorial anyway, so I will try and get to this soon. Thank you for the compliments:-)