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If it's any consolation, Ron, I've enquired about this very situation at several devs (here too, some months ago). Alas, nobody seems geared toward the notion, and my queries are always met with silence. Nuffink! Like you, I figure surely somebody can figure-out a nice, neat, orderly way of buying a gift aerodyne for a chum. So I've watched this thread with hopes that maybe somebody'd work something out. Sigh!

.I've been having the same problem (April 2010). I've tried several downloads of the HTML manual, but can't UN-Zip it. I get all manner of error messages, and nothing will extract -- yet all other Zips on the site extract normally. It appears that the BT_Manual.Zip file is somehow corrupted.Hope you can rectify soon! :( -Jon-------

>"It's been fine for me"...>>What has been fine with you...the change to SP3 or the lack of>SP3?I'm gonna go out on a limb here and, using my psychic powers, estimate that Ryan meant he has installed 3 and everything is working just fine, subsequently. :-)-Jon Houston

>Jon,>>I think that you mean to refer to "Gandhi" don't you? >>Sorry Oz - couldn't resist!>>GerryTouch

>Mr Robert S. Randazzo>Well well...what can I say except for ..You are a very rude>person and have no idea whatsoever about customer service or>for that matter how to read correctly....>SteveYou've just *gotta* be kidding me! Calling Robert "rude" is like calling Ghandi a war monger. And negative comments about his inability to read, coming from one who could use a few trenchant grammar lessons, only heighten the sense of overall hyperbole and petulance! *Sigh*!-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

Hot Diggety!! Good news indeed, Robert. Waiting with great anticipation.-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

To Fred and Graham:Many thanks for your excellent work and your kind generosity. This is a beauty, and just what I was hoping to be able to use as my Freighter.Cheers,-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

>Several times I noticed after landing during taxi. Right wing>shaking without any reason . . . .I've had the same thing happen, on occasion, where the *right* (only) wing gets a severe case of the jitters, appearing as though it's trying to shake itself off. Only while taxiing after landing. Doesn't seem to be any reason for it, and it'll only happen occasionally. "Wunna life's little mysteries . . . ."-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

Good tip! Many thanks for your input.-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

> . . . Use the attached file, change name to PHNL.txt> . . . .Thankee Kind Sir!-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

> . . . and we'll surely be>looking at making widescreen 2D panels for future stuff. Good news, Ryan. What do you think of the possibility of a retro-fit mod for the B744X?-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

Nice tip -- Many thanks. I've been sorta looking for a small moving-map display to occasionally assist with geographical awareness. This'll do nicely.One wee item of note: If taken literally, your instructions will not give the intended results until a "[Window21]" is included above "Background_Color=0,0,0".Cheers, Tim.-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

I'm quite sure I saw at least one listed in AvSim's File Library under Repaints. Looked very nice indeed.-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

> . . . I am getting a File Corrupt message when I try to unzip this>file . . . .I had the same problem, when I tried to *directly* address the Zip file and try to un-zip it. But an "alternate" method made it work perfectly:With your file manager of choice (I use PowerDesk Pro 6), just click once on it in the left-hand column. This exposes the content in the right panel, of course. Then just drag the file out of the panel and drop it in a nearby location. You'll be asked for the PW, and all works well.Hope this helps.-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

That's well thought-out and nicely executed! A definite keeper! Many thanks, Sir.-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

>Well Jon, . . . I>may call on you for some advice from time to time. Ok?>>Jack FentressFeel free, Sir. At any time.-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

The Fuel Planner works a treat, and I thank you sincerely for this very useful utility, Daniel.-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

>>Thanks for the quick reply Markus, so will the freighter>>version be an 'upgrade' at a later time just the 744F?>>No, both version will be included in the initial release, just>like the PMDG 747X>>Abat HernaezHot Diggety! :-)-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

As I see it, there's another possibility here to which perhaps you're referring. Try this:Assume your destination airport is JFK. Click on the "FIX" button on the FMC, and on the top line, enter "KJFK". On the next line down, enter "/10" (slash ten). And for the helluvit, on the next line, enter "/30".I use these resulting range circles around my dest AP as guides for how high and fast I want to be at these ranges, while on approach. But they can be placed around any location of your choosing.And, admittedly, they . . . do look kinda neat. :-)-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

Ah, Jack! You're at the beginning to a long, mind-bending, but infinitely-satisfying journey! Wait until you see what you're doing in a year from now!-Jon HoustonHalifax,NS,Canadahttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/pmdg_pf.jpg

Salute, Captain R.!! I'll wager you're a mind-weary, but happy man!> . . . Now, if you are ready to share the contents of those many>spiral notebooks- let's work on a mini type-rating course for>the really afflicted (gosh, gee, who could we be talking>about?)!>Carl F. Avari-Cooper BAW0225And I'll second Carl's excellent notion!Cheers aye,-Jon