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Wanted to edit the above reply, but there doesn't seem to be an edit option, as there are in most other forums, however, have tried the FMS Options key command, and assigned the correct key command to the left fuel run/cutoff switch, and it still doesn't actuate the lever. But, what it does do is switch the Taxi light on and off, that was the click sound, that I mentioned in my initial post, so there is obviously something wrong somewhere :mad:

Hi Dan, Thanks for the reply, yes I am referring to the fuel run/cutoff switches, should have used the correct terminology I suppose, and I am aware of the FMC Options key-commands. Just thought that I would try and use the SKD event way of doing things. It still doesn't explain why one works and the other does not. :excl: Cheers.

Hi Guys, Am assigning switches for my engine start levers via the custom event id SKD, and have a problem with the left start lever. Have assigned the correct Event ID (70320) with the equivalent parameters, but it refuses to operate. I can hear a click sound when i operate the switch, but the actual lever does not actuate. Have no problem with the right start lever, as it operates as it should. Cheers.

Thank your for the answer to my query :smile: Neil

As an aside to the original post, I am considering going back to PMDG, and am seriously thinking about the 737-800 NGX, and I have a question regarding updates. If I purchase it through download and through PMDG, will it have the latest update incorporated ? Thanks, N Ward

Thanks for the positive reply :smile: Neil

Hi Guys, I am considering purchasing the above when it becomes available, but I have a question to ask before I do. Will I be able to use FSUIPC and FSX Option & Settings, so that I can add my own switches etc, through macros, to my cockpit. I would really like to buy this model, which would be my first MilViz product. Cheers, Neil

Hi Claude, Sorry for the late reply, and thanks for the info. Strange as it may seem, I did exactly that, after I posted my query, because I was also unable to access the load manager. On looking at the PMDG FAQ's, that was what they recommended. It fixed the load manager problem as well as the localiser problem. Thanks, Neil

Hi Guys, My 737NG seems to be incapable of tracking the localiser whilst performing an ILS. It holds the glideslope perfectly. It seems to follow an offset track of about 3 or 4 degrees, and touches down on the grass. Have tried different airports with the same result. Have also tried the same approaches with the default 737 & 172, with perfect results. Its really got me flumoxed!. Some times I get the yellow "single channel" on the PFD, and other times, not. Have tried both A/Ps for dual channel, but I have never seen it work. I also seem to have lost the flaps up indicator numbers on the speed tape. I have also been getting the A/P disengaging, sometimes only once and other times just continually, so I have to terminate the flight. There is obviously a problem somewhere, but its beyond me. Have been thinking about uninstalling and reinstall, but I would rather not unless I really have to. ( Using FS9 on Wind XP) Any ideas ? Cheers, Neil

Maybe because the correct spelling is CHIEFTAIN, not CHIEFTIAN.Just a thought,Neil

Hi Ryan, Thanks for the reply, yes I guess it is pretty expensive for what you get. I will probably build my own anyway. I have a couple of Leo Bodnars I/O cards, so it should be pretty simple utilising FSUIPC.Cheers,Neil

Thanks for the reply Ethan, Maybe I should have mentioned that it wasnt for the NGX, as I am still flying the FS 2004 model.Cheers,Neil

Hi Guys, I wish to purchase a multi engine start module from Go Flight. Can anyone verify that this module is compatible with the 737NG. I seem to recall somewhere, that there was a problem with it. I would have posted this query on the Go Flight forum, but it is still down, and has been so for weeks (again).Cheers,Neil Ward

Hi Guys, I have 2 problems, which have recently started. For some reason, when attempting an ils approach, the aircraft will not hold the localiser course. It just will not line up with the runway. The glideslope works correctly. The localiser frequency and heading are as the published approach. Have tried out many different airports with the same result.The other prob. is the the load manager has ceased to work. The only thing that is changeable is the fuel weight, and the top section, for indicating which sort of passenger layout is required.I have uninstalled and reinstalled with no change in behaviour. Am using FS 2004 and Windows XPCheers,Neil

Thanks for all your replies, it looks like there is hope on the horizon. I normally use the PMDG FMC for planning, and I have all the updated DAPS, and HI/LO charts, so there isnt a problem with regard to lat/long. positions.Its just that sometimes I like to use a non FMC aircraft, and find the FS9 planner outdated.Thanks again.Neil