TexasGary

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I was having the same problem, but I found a solution. I used to use the ATR Config Manager to set a random loadout before every flight, and I noticed that it put alot more weight in the front baggage area than the rear. This may be how the real plane is loaded, but looking at the "Aircraft Fuel & Payload" settings in FS9, I noticed that the CG meter was out of the safe range (too far forward). I manually moved some passangers to the back and moved some baggage from the front to the back until the CG marker was within the safe range. Takeoffs are now much easier, at Vr with trim at 1.2 units just ease the stick back and she smoothly roatates off the runway.Hope this helps ...........Gary

Hey Bryan, does the upcoming ATR version require the throttles to be placed "in the notch" for takeoff? The reason I ask is I have never gotten this feature to work correctly with my CH Throttle Quadrant and I just synch the throttles to the torque bugs manually. But if the upcoming ATR version is going to somehow require it then I need to start figuring out a way to get it to work.

Hey Bryan, thanks for the news on the upcoming 172 release. I will probably get it when it comes out. But I am really looking forward to the ATR release, and I guess I am a little disappointed that it is not the next version to be released. Not complaining, just hoping that the 172 version is not keeping you from finishing up the ATR version and that it will be released soon.Gary

Hey Troy, thanks for the reply. I understand that there are programs out there to convert the textures myself, I guess I am just lazy :) and was looking for somewhere to download the converted textures. I have searched quite a bit and I have found DXT3 textures offered for other planes, but not for the PMDG 737.And I am confused about your link to the PMDG site for DXT3 textures. As far as I know the only thing you can download from them is the 32 bit textures.

I have been looking for someplace to download Southwest or American Airlines textures in DXT3 format. Anybody know where I can get DXT3 textures for the PMDG 737-700 or the 737-800?Thanks,Gary

You can click the message block on the FMC and the letters "kbd" will appear and then you can enter info via your keyboard. I think the manual discusses this.Gary

James, I have the PMDG B737-600/700/800/900 with all updates installed along with FS2Crew, Active Sky 2004.5, and Active Camera. I have installed both SP2 and FS9.1, and I have had no problems at all.

I mainly fly the PMDG 737 with AS2005 and FS2Crew. I am having a problem right after I land at my destination. As soon as I exit the runway, the runways and taxiways momentarily turn black then revert back to normal (screenshot attached). Happens about every 10 seconds or so. This problem just started showing up on my last couple of flights, before that everything was fine. I haven't made any big changes to either FS9 or my system, and I dont have any add on scenery installed, so I am really scratching my head trying to figure out what it could be.Here are my specs:XP Pro with SP2Intel P4 3.0ghz 800mhz FSBIntel D875PBZ Motherboard1024MB DDR PC3200 MemoryNVIDA Geforce FX5900 Ultra (66.93)Soundblaster Audigy2120GB ATA HD420W Power SupplyHas anyone else ever seen this or know what could be causing it? Any help much appreciated.