Hello,

 

I've managed to start in a cold and dark cockpit, but i need to get out of it

 

I know that in real life, engines are not started until push back is initiated, they work with APU until they start the engines.

 

So if anyone could give me a checklist to follow in order to start my plane systems only (without the engines) i.e. radio, autopilot, i would be thankful.

Knowing what plane would help

Ahh sorry , it's a Boeing 737-800 

Ahh sorry , it's a Boeing 737-800 

 

Is it the NGX or default or other?

Is it the NGX or default or other?

No, it's a default.

Had to go look as I havent flown the default  in years... simply open the overhead panel and set the DC switch to ON, using either BAT or APU as a source

Yes, the default aircraft for the most part are not very realistic.  To help you further, you might look in the FSX Learning Center.  It is located at your FSX startup screen.

 

Best regards,

Jim

Yes, the default aircraft for the most part are not very realistic.  To help you further, you might look in the FSX Learning Center.  It is located at your FSX startup screen.

 

Best regards,

Jim

Ok, thank you.

But can you recommend me Add-on's to make my FSX more realistic 

Depends on what kind of  pc  you running  with if  you got  a high range one  providing you can afford it  you can choose and pick what you like,  to start with  the pmdg737 ngx is  a good starting  point and  with scenery  you cant  go past orbox  pnw  or  any of  the orbox  packs  are good.  

Ok, thank you.

But can you recommend me Add-on's to make my FSX more realistic 

Any FSX addon will provide you more realism than any of the default aircraft/scenery.  Peter mentions the PMDG737 and that's considered top of the line in regards to realism. They will be soon releasing a Boeing 777 and updating their previous versions of the Boeing 747.  You pay for the high quality though.  There are a lot of tutorials provided by PMDG and others to help you learn flying this aircraft with the most realism. 

 

I would also look at our Links page in the AVSIM Menu above and it will provide you with many links to commercial websites that offer FSX products and provide better descriptions of any aircraft or scenery.  I like Flight1, PilotShop, SimMarket, Aerosoft, and PC Aviator.  They all have tons of products that will further your entertainment and experiences into flight simming.

 

BTW, welcome to AVSIM!

 

Best regards,

Jim

 to start with  the pmdg737 ngx is  a good starting  point 

I wouldn't recommend it to the "beginner flight simmer" as I am assuming he is, it's a very complex aircraft and not knowing the basic ropes first, he will find himself in a hole without anyway out (lost).

 

M30: If you are new to Flight Simulators then good on you for starting up. Don't expect to be an expert by years end, as this kind of hobby is quite demanding in the learning side of things. Get to grips with flying the default aircraft first, do a few T&G's, taxi around the airport in various aircraft, as sizes are different. It can be quite challenging for the "newbie" (as I am assuming that is what you are?). 

 

All in all, once you feel comfortable with your skills you have gained through the default aircraft, I would then recommend you move onto the big boys, for example: PMDG (IMO 'The' best for building the highest of quality aircraft, with the closest to reality accuracy, yet still giving you the best of performance on your system. PMDG are my all time favourite, as I have learn't a lot from them the past few years and keep on learning every-time I fly their aircraft. 

 

Anyhow, enjoy this hobby. As it is very exciting and you learn a lot from it. 

 

 

wouldn't recommend it to the "beginner flight simmer" as I am assuming he is, it's a very complex aircraft and not knowing the basic ropes first, he will find himself in a hole without anyway out (lost).

 

There's always the tutorials  to go by and  the fcom  to study  and beside  using the  fsx  default isn't  that realistic,  and he  wanted  to know  what addon would  make  fsx  more  realistic.