lensman

Hi all, I downloaded and installed the 747v3 last night. During installation, there was a box that popped up saying some Microsoft software had to be installed. After a few seconds the box message changed and said it could not reach Microsoft and try again later. I searched the PMDG forums but didn't find any clues. What software failed to install, and how do I get it from Microsoft? Thanks in advance, dan davison

Tom, We've never met but AVSIM has meant a great deal to me. To say I was stunned by your news is an understatement. I've been in tears for the last 30 minutes. The primary thing is to take whatever time you need to be with your family and friends. Everything else is a very distant second. I can state this because I was just diagnosed with cancer six days ago. Wow did my priorities change in a day. Thank you for AVSIM and everything you've done for our hobby. You are in my prayers, and Godspeed. dan davison

Just tried it again - yes, AT and AP are off, FDs off, flaps up, The plane will respond to F1/F2/F3/F4, but not the throttle on the joystick. Nose landing gear still doesn't turn, so I can't get off the main runway. Thanks for the hints, any other ideas? dan davison

Hi Peter and Pau, Yes, the autopilot is off -- that siren drives me crazy. I will double-check the auto-thrust: I'm 99.9% sure it's off. Thanks! dan davison

Hi All, I apologize for asking this, but what is the trick to getting a 777 steering after it lands? I remember this being asked after shortly after it was released, but a bunch of searches did not turn up the original thread. In brief, I land OK, slow to a high-speed turnoff, but the nose wheel doesn't turn. The throttles also don't work unless I use the F3 and F4 keys. The throttles will then move in the cockpit view and the plane will roll. The joystick will not turn the front wheels, though. The brakes are not on, taxi and landing lights are on, no smoke or overtemp from the tires, I know it's something simple, but I dunno what it is. Thanks for any help! dan davison There should be a signature here, but the way life is going, who knows.

This is great news. Plus, I haven't heard of "Circle Error Probable" since a couple decades ago at Los Alamos. I didn't know the term was still in use. I will not hit F5 every minute for the next 8440 (approximate) minutes. I will not hit F5 every minute for the next 8440 (approximate) minutes, I will not hit F5 every 8440 (approximate) minutes. I will not hit F5 .... dan "lensman" davison

We've not seen much of the interiors yet, but .... most importantly .... where is the PMDG cola? "Only 1,250 calories". :rolleyes: dan davison

Folks, in one of the screenshots, both VNAV and LNAV are on during the takeoff roll. I thought one did not use them on takeoff. I'm sure it's in one of the PMDG tutorials, and the real manuals. If I remember correctly, arming LNAV will make the plane rotate by itself. Also, the tutorials and manuals both say takeoff flaps should be 10 (regardless of derate). dan davison

While your post isn't exactly clear (see above reply), on the 747X when starting in the cold and dark panel state, the image on your monitor will be very dark until you click on the battery button to start powering up the aircraft. After you power it up a few times, you'll be able to start (i.e. to engines on) in the dark. If you're referring to your monitor, first put FS9 into windowed mode instead of full-screen mode. That will tell you whether it's FS9 or PMDG. Its's really unlikely that it's PMDG. Disclaimer: I've never even seen FS9, this is from FSX experience on multiple 747 models. HTH, dan davison

From the PMDG web site: PMDG 737NGX Video Training by AoA Price $2,000,000.00 It's been this way for almost 2 months. Is this the airline price? That's not how much it costs on the AOA web site - I subscribed as soon as AOA announced they'd be making the training videos. dan "lensman" davison p.s. I would post a direct link to the PMDG and AOA sites for comparison but IIRC we're not allowed to do that on AVSIM. I just cut-and-pasted the above from the PMDG site. I don't know how to get rid of the link, otherwise I would.

True enough. I take it you've never had a tonic-clonic seizure. Good, and I hope it stays that way. Aside from physical damage (from the seizure) you lose your driver's license for 6 months in most states. Mine are myoclonic, but I still get the aura. I really liked the effect, it was just the speed that could cause problems. An amazing number of people find out the hard way, especially at dances, concerts, and driving in poorly lit tunnels. dan "lensman" davison

Hi all,I really like the "spinning" avatar and banners effect today (April 1, 2012). However, a gentle reminder is in order. Those of us with epilepsy or movement disorders can have seizures/tremors triggered by that kind of effect. I think they are rotating fast enough that it won't be a problem for most people, but I sure felt the beginnings of tremors (the "aura") start up the first time one started spinning. I figured out what was making the banners spin, so I can just look away, and there's no problem for me.I really like the effect, but you may want to warn people or really slow it down (yes, it loses the propeller feeling).Best wishes,dan "lensman" davison

I would have fallen for this if I hadn't watched the PMDG videos on YouTube yesterday. RR said the MD-11 was their most disappointing-selling project. Which makes no sense to me, because it is an awesome a/c and an awesome sim. Drive by KEWR before midnight and it's practically the only a/c visible (FedEx and UPS liveries).Anyone know why all the avatars and sig banners are rotating?Dan "lensman" Davison

Well, there are other reasons for needing 2D panels - readability for those of us with low vision. Vic & artists did a **superb** job on the NGX - in the 3D view all labels are readable, as are the popups. But, some're not visible from an angle. I'm not sure what EZCO is, but it sounds like it could solve the "I can't locate that switch from this angle, or this angle, or this angle" (if/when I can afford it).The main challenge is the center consoles. When I'm trying to change HUD settings, or NAV radio settings, I switch views and wind up looking at the door, floor, or ceiling for some reason. Then I have to pause, roll the mouse around to try to find the right view, switch back, and unpause. So much for immersion.There are still parts of the upper panel I haven't seen clearly (far upper left and far upper right) in 3D view, because of the angle. There must be some trick I haven't found yet, but I don't know what it is. (I use the posters in the Captain's kit instead).PMDG did a superb job on making everything readable in the NGX (except for the soda cans and the pogo stick!) so I don't have to use the 2D panels as much. In a competitor's 767 I can't make out switch and button labels in any view, with W7's built-in magnifier or third-party magnifiers).So I'm in the minority, and I'd have to give a -1 on the loss of 2D panels, although I understand why.

Awesome advice. I think I'll go with either the H60 or the Antec 620 for cooling and rearrange fans as superglide17 suggests. Reviews of the H60 and 620 both say they are easy to install, and YouTube videos and the installation manuals both seem relatively straightforward.The stock cooler is indeed firmly mounted, so the high temps aren't due to one of the clips working loose.@superglide17: do you know where I'd find instructions on replacing the Big Boy fan? I have a replacement already, but cannot figure out how to get the current one out (has 2 broken blades). I found 2 screws and 2 clips by comparing to the replacement fan. I can get the left side up (as seen from the front), and sort of get the right side clip loose, but can't figure out where to go from there. It looks like the metal top has to come off, but if there's a way, I don't have the visual acuity to see it. I asked Antec tech support and didn't get an answer I could understand (although the reply came after the microstroke which affected mostly language processing).Again, thank you both *very* much for the advice. I really want to get this fixed, because Tuesday is chemo day. I need something relatively mindless to do late that day and the next. FSX missions, with a few changes, are perfect.dan