heres another link to the investigationhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helios_Airways_Flight_522

I would like to see the PMDG pilot who forgets to check the pressurization panel after this thread...

I would like to see the PMDG pilot who forgets to check the pressurization panel after this thread...

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I would like to see the PMDG pilot who forgets to check the pressurization panel after this thread...

I'm still a rookie, and reading this thread has made me more confused. Lol. Is there an FAQ or video on how to properly set the panel correctly?

All ON OFF switches to ON, all switches with an AUTO position on AUTO. :)

All ON OFF switches to ON, all switches with an AUTO position on AUTO. :)

Not necessarily. You won't want to turn your oxygens masks on if you're not in an emergency, for example.

I'm still a rookie, and reading this thread has made me more confused. Lol.Is there an FAQ or video on how to properly set the panel correctly?

All you need to worry about in the pressurization panel is to input your cruise and landing altitudes and make sure the system switch is in AUTO position. That's it.

Edited January 30, 201214 yr by barfra1995

Not necessarily. You won't want to turn your oxygens masks on if you're not in an emergency, for example.

You're right!To fix what I wrote:All switches without switch guard to ON or AUTO, all switches with guards guarded, all ON OFF switches w/o guard to ON. :(

Edited January 30, 201214 yr by davierosoft

Instead of checking the switch, check cabin rate and pressurization instruments. Don't trust that because the light says AUTO that it is working.Best regards,Robin.

Instead of checking the switch, check cabin rate and pressurization instruments. Don't trust that because the light says AUTO that it is working.Best regards,Robin.

+1JB

Instead of checking the switch, check cabin rate and pressurization instruments. Don't trust that because the light says AUTO that it is working.Best regards,Robin.

In real world I completely agree (and for me also in FS world), in fs world, intended as what few people think about the simulation, it is not required to check it, is useless as also in a complete failure there is no risk, there is no loss of simulated aircraft functions, so, switch position, as for executing a checklist without knowing the meaning of a switch, is sufficient.

Edited January 30, 201214 yr by davierosoft

In real world I completely agree (and for me also in FS world), in fs world, intended as what few people think about the simulation, it is not required to check it, is useless as also in a complete failure there is no risk, there is no loss of simulated aircraft functions, so, switch position, as for executing a checklist without knowing the meaning of a switch, is sufficient.

All very true Andrea. But to get to the Nitty Gritty. IRL, It's the flight crews responsability to check the diff and cabin alt pressure from time to time and in all phases of flight. It's a bit unfortunate, but understandable, that the NGX doesn't model two of some of the biggest potential hazzards in flight, both which require constant situational awareness. One being Cabin Pressure and the other being Icing.But back on topic.JB

It's a bit unfortunate, but understandable, that the NGX doesn't model two of some of the biggest potential hazzards in flight, both which require constant situational awareness. One being Cabin Pressure and the other being Icing.

The NGX does model cabin pressure, it just doesn't model hypoxia (or hypothermia for that matter, leave your doors open in Alaska without a bleed source heating your cabin and it gets cold real fast).

What is not simulated is the effect of that temperature or pressure change.PMDG did a great job with the air conditioning and pressurization, all systems working like the real, but, as both are something that a pilot feels by using his body, it is something that cannot be replicated without using some "special" effects.This is the reason why on the simulator the airconditioning could be left either on or off, high or low, comfortable or not.It is a pleasure to see the system working, but at the same time it is sad to see that we cannot feel them.

What I meant to say, is it doesn't model the consequences of pressurization.

It's a bit unfortunate, but understandable, that the NGX doesn't model two of some of the biggest potential hazzards in flight, both which require constant situational awareness. One being Cabin Pressure and the other being Icing.

Don't you get a black screen? Or am I thinking of X-plane?