Just bought the 737NG..

[mush1960 0]

And I've got a couple of queries... firstly, I followed the instructions in the manual and set up the suggested key combination for the stairs... but nothing happens... am I missing anything? At the gate, door open, engines off, apu running with power on..? Also, I'm toying with the idea of converting the fuel preparation/planning bits in the manual into a spreadsheet to do my fuel planning - but I'm missing a vital bit of info - what would be a reasonably accurate basic operating weight to start with? Alternatively, can anyone suggets a rady-made fuel planner for this aircraft? I've not had it long but have to say it's looking good.Ian

[jdk2 1]

Hi Ian,The stairs need to be included in the aircraft that you download and install in order to see the animation. Not every aircraft available from PMDG had the stairs.Here's a fuel planner written by Ross Carlson, an instructor at ZBW/VATSIM:http://www.metacraft.com/737NGFP/Jim Karnhttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

[lostmoon 0]

Just a warning,PMDG warns against using third party fuel planners for their a/c. It may become unstable. I don't use it, but just wanted you to know.Tom

[fozzy 1]

>Just a warning,>>PMDG warns against using third party fuel planners for their>a/c. It may become unstable. I don't use it, but just wanted>you to know.>>TomAs far as i know the warning is for the 747 not the 737... Luca

[mush1960 0]

Jim,Yes, you're right - I had the wrong aircraft model - no stairs! The fuel planner I wanted was something like the Excel sheets I used to use for my Dreamfleet 737 and PSS 747. Anyway, I'll check out the one you suggested, thanks.Ian

[johndrago 4]

>And I've got a couple of queries... firstly, I followed the>instructions in the manual and set up the suggested key>combination for the stairs... but nothing happens... am I>missing anything? At the gate, door open, engines off, apu>running with power on..? Also, I'm toying with the idea of>converting the fuel preparation/planning bits in the manual>into a spreadsheet to do my fuel planning - but I'm missing a>vital bit of info - what would be a reasonably accurate basic>operating weight to start with? Alternatively, can anyone>suggets a rady-made fuel planner for this aircraft? I've not>had it long but have to say it's looking good.>>IanHere's a good fuel planner. I use it and it's accurate:http://www.volny.cz/fs2002/B737FPL/B737FPL.htm

[Tabs 2,790]

Guys,There's nothing wrong with 3rd party fuel PLANNERS - it's 3rd party fuel LOADERS that are the problem when it comes to the 747. The 737 should be fine as it uses the default MS fuel system and not a custom one like what was programmed for the 747.

[Guest andyman]

The 737 Does warn you also.