Hello,I have bought all your versions from the cesnna to the md11 and i must say, this new method of using fs2crew is very realistic.The only thing is that i have some small problems.1.) I have set the feelthere 737 config manager to start up cold and dark. When i load my 737 it is cold and dark, so that is working. the only think is that my FO is going wild on the switches which will result in the fact that i have to set all the switches for myself. For example:" the FO sets with the before engine start sequence the packs to on and the apu bleed to off. This is not the way it has to be for engine start so when i say : "Start engine number 2" the FO sets the start switch of engine number 2 to ground, and the engines wil be spooling up but dont start because of the air conditioning. Is there a way to solve this?2.)Is there a way that when the FO is doing his before take off sequence that he is also turning on the transponder?Once again, a great product and looking forward for the fs9 maddog version.Your Sincerely,Rick Winkelman

Hi Rick,1. When you announce "Before Start Procedure", the FO should, among other things, set the Packs to OFF and set the isolation valve to open. APU bleed should already be on assuming you've run the pre-flight events.If you run the pre-flight events (by pressing "Start" on the Config Panel)... remember only press "Start" if you want the FO to run the pre-flight section... "Start" is not used to activate FS2Crew as a whole... The FO will setup everything for you.You only have to set up the FMC, the MCP and turn on the APU.I suspect what's happening in your case is you're pressing START, and then shortly afterward calling for the "Before Start Procedure" before the FO has finished his cockpit setup flow.Try this: Press START... then call for the Before Start Procedure when the time remaining to departure hits "zero." Don't touch the bleeds/air con panel because the FO will handle that panel for you.2. FO should set the transponder during his takeoff flow.The trigger for that flow is the phrase "CLEARED" with the mode set to Takeoff.The FO will also turn on the strobes and landing lights.Keypresses are using to control the Xponder... make sure nothing is intercepting the keypress (ie., another window in focus that accepts text entry).Cheers,

Rick,2) the transponder is set to on when you say "Cleared" before entering the runway, at the same time he turns on the lights and the strobe.

okay, i'm going to try that tomorrow.I think my mistake whas that i was so impressed by it that i press start, setting up the fmc and mcp global and then ask for the before start procedure ( about 4 minuts ). thanks for the quick answer.Have bought it yesterday and quickly tried.So i'm going to read the manual for a long time.But still one question.Is it possible that the manual is send via the mail to me, this because i'm away for work now, and cant wait to start reading.Thanking in advance,Rick Winkelman

Rick,Manuals sent.Also, let the FO finish his cockpit setup flow before you start fast forwarding the time down.You may then safely fast forward the time down to around the 5 minute mark before the remaining events happens.When you see an * symbol beside Pre-Flight, you'll know his flow is done.Cheers,

Thank you very much,Your support is outstanding.Love your product and starting study now.Thanks again.Rick

No worries!