Vlad Makarov

Ok thanks a lot. After a couple of medium range flights on the 737 and one pond hop on the 747 I see a big difference. I should've been more aware of all the factors that were mentioned in this thread. And thanks to the advice fsx jets fly more realistic. Still have more practice to do though XD

Thanks a lot to everyone that answered. I hope to get my issues solved soon, and if anyone has similar questions they can refer to this useful thread. But I do have one question. How do I handle the stab trim and to what degree would I have to adjust it to upon 175 kts for takeoff?

Hello everyone, I need your expertise to help me sort out my problems. I recently bought fsx (been using fs9 for years). Anyway I have a few problems with the default 737 and 747. With the 737 I waste WAY too much fuel and the engine runs at 80 percent N1 at FL 300 and above not sure if that's normal. The 747 feels even worse. Upon takeoff I can barely lift the plane up only past 205 kts while it's designed to rotate at 180 kts or even less. I get to FL360 it pitched to 6 degrees and ran at 90 percent N1 during cruise which in my opinion seems like I'm doing something wrong. If anyone has some answers I'd appreciate it.