Nathan3219

Chocks were definitely not in. Seems to be a one-off, have done plenty more flights and haven’t had it happen since. Easy to use product, very happy with it! hope to see the 77W FS2Crew soon 🙂

Having an issue with the PMDG 777 where when loading at the gate, the outside sounds are as loud as they are when in external view. I was on a T7 IRL recently and I don’t remember getting my eardrums blown out from other aircraft on the tarmac. 🙂 Anyone else having this issue, and how can I resolve it? Update: I figured out that there was an update in the PMDG Ops Manager and since updating my plane no longer does this. It appears that it’s resolved. Admin: Feel free to delete this post, or keep up for anyone else that might come across this.

Good evening, Bought FS2Crew Pushback Express and have had success with it. All my prior flights were successful, however after doing my 30 minutes of pre-flight etc., I go to push back, and when I push back nothing happens. So I restart FS2Crew Pushback Express and when I push back, the tug again connects but doesn't push me back. So I disable FS2Crew Pushback Express, and try using the Fenix Pushback express. Now at this point, I see the tug "trying" to push me back, but my plane is stuck. So I disconnect the tug and try using engine power to move. Nothing. It's like FS2Crew Pushback Express just jammed the A320 in the parking spot with no way to move it out. I ended up shutting down FS2Crew A320 as well, (so all FS2Crew software shut down) and then I was able to maneuver the plane out of the parking spot. I think it seems to be some conflict between the Fenix pushback and FS2Crew Pushback Express, but I'm not sure since I didn't try using Fenix pushback at all first, as I always use Pushback Express. 🙂 Any ideas what causes this? How can I prevent this?

Sounds just like the real bird inside to me. And the engines sound very pronounced on takeoff in the Fenix even from the cockpit. As speed increases the sound disappears due to wind noise. if this is not the case for you maybe something is wrong with your audio setup?

Update: I got FS2Crew last night for my Fenix and saw their pushback utility, so decided to get that as well. Works quite well and works on the Fenix 320 and the Headwinds A330 so I’m sure it will work on the 77W as well. It was only $15.

Just curious, in your opinion, what exactly makes GSX worth the money? All my other planes provide pushback and boarding/deboarding features (except the PMDG 777, surprisingly).

The Fenix A320 has a fine pushback feature, so does the FWB A320, and the Headwinds A330. Seems that PMDG are the odd ones out.

It does look cool, but I fly to lots of different airports and download lots of freeware airports, so I don't really want to deal with trying to find or create profiles. I definitely think about it :)

Lol... I'll keep it in the hangar then. That, on top of the sounds, really irks me for a $78 plane. I mean... pushback is something so simple, that even the default A20N has. I could buy GSX, or some freeware push tool... but then that's even more software and I want to avoid the CTD plague that I used to get with FSX. Guess I'm spoiled with such expectations from my lovely Fenix A320 (and my freeware A330), and my default FBW A20N, and my PMDG planes in FSX that I bought over ten years ago. With those I can at least have a pushback to maneuver it out of the gate without ramming into the terminal or another parked plane on VATSIM. Don't mean to be a "negative Nancy" - but a steerable pushback is a really basic tool. I mean, it was commonplace in FSX, and in MSFS it seems EVERY other developer includes it, even some of the default planes!

Curious as I want to start flying the PMDG 777-300ER, but there's no way for me to pushback and steer the plane to face north/west/east/whatever ATC asks for, as I don't have GSX, the default pushback doesn't offer left or right steering, and the PMDG was grayed out when I used it. Not a big deal for smaller aircraft, but when you're in a 242' plane crammed into a crowded terminal, having functional pushback to maneuver your plane out of parking and comply with the controller's instructions becomes quite important. Did PMDG ever add pushback to the 77W? I've been flying the Fenix A320 and Headwinds A330, but would love to start flying the 77W. Also, not interested in buying GSX, or downloading third party software.

My JS4100 isn't working correctly with my FSX installation. Whenever I load the JS4100 up (after being in a cold and dark C172) the battery switches are on but all the screens are black and if I connect a GPU to the aircraft and turn on the GPU it still gives me no power. The throttles also don't move in the VC even if I move the throttles back and forth, and it is not a controller issue since the tool tip will display the throttle percentage moving up and down. Does anyone know why, or what is going on here?

I would be interested. With Airhauler 2 coming in a few months, I like airports that help fill in the map and create interesting locales for bases.

Well it's obvious to me (after reading this thread) - wait for a week's worth of responses to the SP before deciding whether to buy this plane. As for the title of the thread, at least we got a couple of zingers out of it: Bert should have a paypal icon so the developers (and us) can click it and donate to his beer fund.

Thanks for the link. Time will tell.

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I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear this. I am praying for a miracle for you and your family.

Great point.

The bright side is that there are many, many addons to choose from, so your available options when seeking value are better than ever. PMDG products are always worth saving for. Last year I dumped the change out of my pocket each day into empty plastic milk jugs. In October I took it to the bank, dumped it in their counting machine and had over $200.

CARENADO HAWKER 850XP for FSX/P3D - "ON FINAL" Coming Soon!!! ...according to their FB page today.

Yes. Sometimes the internet goes down for hours because of weather, car hitting pole nearby, etc. I should be able to use FSX-SE regardless of internet connectivity.

Thanks for all the information Kyle. And thank you in general. A lot of us here appreciate your help and knowledge.

They'll get it back in the future when you read the incredible review that is yet to be written on the DC-6 for XP.

Looks great. A lot better than having cumulus clouds buried in the ground.

I'm sure there will be nice detailed step-by-step description of how and what to install in a new thread when the SP is available to us.

Nice shots!