I was just wondering if the default starting position was everything off? Or have I done something wrong in my installation?Patrick Boynton.

Patrick,Here the default panel state is engines running, but, in your situation, if there isn't another bigger problem, you can simple access the PMDG menu and load another panel state, choosing one of the others except the Cold & Dark one.Did you changed your default FSX flight to make all aircrafts always start with its panel in cold & dark state?Regards,Marcelo Monteiro