ok guys, all i need to know is which manual, out of all the manuals that the PMDG website is offering, do i really need, to get a step by step tutorial on how to operate the FMC? they have a bundle for sale ( about 5 manuals i think)

• PMDG 737-NGX Flight Crew Operating Manual Vol. 1 & Vol. 2
  
• PMDG 737-NGX Flight Crew Training Manual
  
• PMDG 737-NGX Quick Reference Handbook
  
• Three 737-NGX Cockpit Posters
  
• PMDG 737-NGX Aircraft System Schematics
  

but i dont need all of that....or do i? all i want to do i learn how to use the FMC for now. so which one of these do i need? any suggestions? thx a bunch.

just do the two tutorials 1 and 2 that are given with the ngx you got which are in the start menu under pmdg ngx, also under here are the other pdf manuals and in there you will find the fmc as well

k thanks!..saves me alot of money to do it that way.

All those manuals come as pdf-files with the program, anyway, except the posters and schematics. So no need to spend any extra money, unless of course, you want them printed.

 

So long,

Oli

 

 

Oliver Branaschky

Youtube can quickly get you familiarized.

The tutorials by PMDG and on YouTube are probably the most friendly. AOA training videos are also friendly and reliable, but seem to be released extremely slowly.

 

Almost all of the information you need regarding the FMC is in the second volume of the FCOM. The first volume contains information about how the FMC fits into normal procedures. You can always try looking online for PDF versions of real training materials. A popular web site for these is SmartCockpit.

We'd love to have you on board with us. If manuals and text training are your thing, then go for the free stuff. If video training is your thing, I'd suggest you check us out.

 

You won't be getting accurate information from Youtube.

 

Good luck in your endeavor!

You won't be getting accurate information from Youtube.

 

Eh? There's a lot of good info on youtube

Eh? There's a lot of good info on youtube

 

This is just one of many examples: I was watching a Youtube video the other day and the guy had started his engines at the gate before even doing the FMC setup. I'm sorry, that is completely incorrect. This happens all the time. The information is rarely accurate, and not of very high quality.

 

Anyone can make a video sharing what they know. But to make a very high quality video, with verified and solid information, that's a completely different story.

Agree, AOA is the very best, if you got the do'

 

I have bought 737, 747 and the MD-11 training from them. It does not get any better.

 

But look for Youtube videos from Skysurfer007, aka Berni. RW pilot who makes great NGX videos.

 

Regards,

Morten

Agree, AOA is the very best, if you got the do'

 

I have bought 737, 747 and the MD-11 training from them. It does not get any better.

 

But look for Youtube videos from Skysurfer007, aka Berni. RW pilot who makes great NGX videos.

 

Regards,

Morten

 

I also agree. If you want to raise your standard of learning with the NGX, to a professional level which simulates what the real pilots are doing, AoA is the way to go.

Believe me, there is more information on AoA with the NGX, right now, than you could absorb in a few very focused months.

It is much harder to get rid of bad habits picked up from learning the wrong way, than to learn from scratch the correct way.

Of course, if you want to just get started flying, the tutorials that come with the NGX will do that for you.

I am going to get the captains package tomorrow. Hopefully will transfer the vids onto one of my ipads for viewing in bed. I learn easier at night than day

AoA is top- notch. Glad we are finally at the meat of the videos, Flight!

Hi,

 

If all you want to learn is programming the FMC, then the B737NG FMC User's Guide by Bill Bulfer is a good buy.

Thanks for the input guys, very very helpful information that I can use here. I'm really anxious to learn about all PMDG and what it has to offer...and a lot of info it is!