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Train dispatcher, signaller etc in Sweden, working at a small station. Hoping to become a driver in the future as well.

If they did a Dc-3 everybody would be happy, those who want a twin and those who want a new airliner alike! B)

That's it? No new aircraft?

I guess hoping for an Accusimmed version of the PMDG Dc-6 including virtual passengers and crew (like the A2A Stratocruiser) is too much to hope for... Just let it be a new airliner...

Aviable here, I think it is the same aircraft. Looks very promising! http://secure.simmarket.com/rlaborie-cargo-400m-fsxp3dv2.phtml

All the primary flight instruments and the most important engine gauges are operational (manifold pressure, RPM, etc), the rest of them are however not yet working. The simulator uses FSX so the grapichs are up to modern standards, I don't know how it looked when the sim was new but I guess it was mostly a procedure trainer back then.

At the Västerås Aviation Museum in Västerås, Sweden, there is a unique Convair 440 simulator. The simulator dates back to the 1970s and was used for crew training at Linjeflyg and later SAS Scandinavian Airlines. Today the simulator is open for the public. The museum also have a DC-10 simulator and a J-35 "Draken" sim. Not everything is operating system-wise yet, though, but the feeling is great. If you like to fly classic propliners, and are going to Sweden someday, make sure to visit the museum, which also has a large and unique collection of aircraft on display. Here is me, flying the runway 26 approach into Innsbruck airport, LOWI. Sorry for the bad landing... :rolleyes:

Thanks for the replies, guys. I got the Wilco one, a bit annoying to have to pay for several Airbus models when it's just the A340 I'm interested in. Anyway, it's decent, at least it has a functioning FMS. Most of the overhead panel is dead, but I think it's flyable at least.

I'm not usually into Airbuses, but I recently saw the A340 for the first time in real life and was impressed by its size and graceful lines. I've searched the web for a good FSX version, but I can only find older versions. One from CLS, one from Wilco. I have very little experience with either company. Is any of these good? Or is there anything else in progress?

A2A Boeing 377. The only well-made propliner for FSX. With the "Captain of the Ship" addon you get an entire virtual crew to help you out. She is a complex beast, but your flight engineer is there to help you if you like. The engines are complex and require careful handling to avoid fouling, overheating or damage. Cruising at 325 knots TAS, you'll get where you want to go quickly, too!

Many thanks!

I've recently started flying the Q400 more regularly and I'm really getting the hang of things now. I found it hard to land in the beginning, but after realising I need to keep power on all the way down I have improved my landings a lot. One thing still bugs me though: power settings in cruise. The 850 RPM setting is the suggested one for cruise as far as I understand things, but this actually yelds a higher fuel flow than 900 RPM. Also, as I understand it, the power levers should be all the way forward from the start of the takeoff roll until TOD. Also, at this power setting, I get a cruise speed of 220 KIAS, or 336 KTAS, at FL260 which is a bit short of the promised 360 KTSA. Fuel flow varies between 1010 and 1030 PPH without any power changes. Why is that? So, could someone with more experience shed some light on this, and which settings results in best cruise speed, best range etc. Best wishes, Björn Lillpers

This is something that I'm not willing to even think about...

No. Something seems to be wrong with the installation. I believe the black gauges are part of PMDG's piracy protection, correct? I suggest you contact PMDG directly!

Jag tror att FSUIPC har en enkel automatisk installation. Bara att dubbelklicka på filen!

Du har inte gjort det manuellt men det kan ha följt med utan att du märkt det med något annat du installerat. FSUIPC krävs av PMDG 737. Installera nyaste versionen från länken!

Jag fick ett liknande problem och då hade ett annat addon installerat en äldre version av FSUIPC som inte fungerade med PMDG737. Testa att ladda ner senaste versionen och installera härifrån: http://www.schiratti.com/dowson.html Translation: Advised him to update his FSUIPC as I had a similar problem caused by another addon installing an older version, which caused the PMDG 737 to stop working properly.

With a few thousands hours (wow...) on different flight simulators I was able to land a Cherokee without any help. It wasn't a good landing, though...

This is just something that struck me, and I knot it's a highly theoretical question. However, I thought someone might find it interesting too. So, the Douglas Dc-7 must be considered the "ultimate" propliner (sorry Connie guys...), able to cruise at 330+ knots and fly up to 4900 nm (the C-model). Now, what if we built a new, modern Dc-7 incorporating modern materials and techniques? Improved airframe for reduced drag, add winglets Reduce weights by using modern materials Modern propellers A modernised engine design, still using piston engines but again incorporating modern ideas and materials. Computer control to maximise the effectivity of engines and other systems. After these modifications, and possibly something else I've forgot to mention, how much could we improve the performance? As I understand it, the most advanced propliners were almost as fuel effective per passenger as modern long-range jets. A more modern design should be able to improve fuel efficency even more. Could this be a modern, super-efficent green airliner? Propably not... Oh how I wish there was a aircraft design simulator, I would love it...

A2A Simulatons Boeing 377 Stratocruiser! No such modern nonsense in that bird! B)

Thanks for the answers, guys. Still an interesting, if unrealistic, thing to do in FSX!

That's what ProATC told me, but FSX's default ATC seems to have been thinking differently...

Hi guys! I flew the Milviz 737 from Havana to St Maarten today, and as I approached TNCM ATC directed me to RW28. I got this uncommon landing on tape and uploaded it to youtube, but I'm a bit curious whether RW28 landings are possible in real life? It felt like a "mini Kai-Tak". I don't see any problems with doing this in smaller aircraft, but it was a bit tight for the 737. Not my best landing... And try to ignore that Cessna landing in the other direction, typical FSX AI behaviour...

Calclassic's classic AI and set at 100%, it gives an performance impact at the largest airports but I can really live with that. It really adds to the feeling when flying classic aircraft!

Normally these shows up the first time you load a new aircraft. By simply selecting run/ok/allow or whatever until they go away you should be fine. FSX will remember your selection and won't prompt you any more. However, if you are cought in a loop then FSX seems to forget your choice. Maybe you could try to run FSX as admin and see if that works. I had to run FSX as admin to get everything to work properly.