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I've just bought 737 replica levers for the Saitek single throttle quadrant and the manufacturer suggests calibrating the unit with FSUIPC. I've been on Pete Dowson's forum but with no success.... Does anyone have any instructions or advice that may help? Flying the PMDG 737 or 777, in an 'ideal world', the centre 'stick' will control thrust, the left 'stick' will control the spoilers (lever pulled 'down' to extend and 'up' to retract), and the right lever will extend flaps (lever pulled 'down' to deploy, and 'up' to retract). If this can be done using FSUIPC, please advise how and if not, is there a way to achieve this in FSX? Thanks for any help. Toni.

It would also be great if Aerosoft would finally release Malaga (LEMG) for FSX. They've had development screen shots up for ages but this project seems to have 'died'..... Anyone have an update? Toni.

I had an identical problem last year and the fix, when found, was easy.... The problem was the computer was shutting itself down 'automatically' to preserve the CPU from frying itself through simple overheat. Bought and installed a new CPU fan / heatsink and 'hey presto'! Until then, I never knew computers had built-in self- preservation... Hope this helps. Toni.

Shalom Aharon, and Shana Tova! Great shots - lovely to see this nostalgic old plane again. (That colour scheme shows the plane was on lease to Liat from Courtline Aviation based in Luton, UK. Went bust forever ago!) Scenery looks great too. Toni.

Great shots! What version of the 787 was that and does it have a 'authentic' flightdeck? Toni.

Great shots! What scenery packs are they? Toni.

Thanks Mike! Toni Rauch

Duly noted, and educated....! Many thanks for all the help. Toni Rauch

Hi again Kyle I just checked and I had picked runway 26L as opposed to ILS26L...! I guess that's why I had the problem. That said, is there a way 'in flight' to tune the radios before an approach so that the plane picks up the correct ILS frequency, or is it that the only way to change the runway from e.g. 26L to ILS26L is by using the FMC DEP/ARR page? Thanks, Toni Rauch

Hi Kyle Thanks for the reply (and sorry about the name...) I've just flown a circuit using runway 26L (UK2000 scenery) in a Beech Duke, and the ILS frequency of 110.9 is correct and works fine. I don't know how to check the currently installed nav data (which the 777 relies on..?), but online charts also indicate the same frequency. Any ideas? Toni Rauch

Before starting a long flight, I programmed the FMC for the correct STAR and arrival on ILS runway 26L at London Gatwick (EGKK). However on approaching Gatwick, the ILS frequency (110.9) was not 'picked up' so 'LOC' and 'APP' couldn't be selected. I also tried manually entering the frequency on the FMC RAD/NAV page (LSK pre-populated with 'PARK'), but got the message 'invalid entry'. Any ideas what may be wrong....? Thanks!

Many thanks to all who responded. Much appreciated. Problem solved by deleting the FSX.cgf file and allowing the sim to create a new one... Toni.

Thanks Ian It seems that the actual unit isn't faulty as it appears to calibrate correctly (even 'inside' FSX). As soon as the calibration is 'applied', FSX screws it up again.....

I recently had to reinstall FSX and now have a problem with the Saitek throttle quadrant (3 lever). I'm finding that even after ensuring max sensitivity and zero null zone in the settings, there's no 'graduation' between nil power and full power. It's "all or nothing". I've tested the quadrant successfully (i.e. on calibration screen, bar goes up and down correctly and stays in the mid position when the actual lever is in the mid position etc.). I also have the CH Flightsim yoke set up and when I set the lever on the yoke to be 'throttle' (and disable the Saitek), the 'graduation' between no power and full power (and everything inbetween) works fine. So it's only the Saitek that seems to have setup issues... Any help gratefully received....! Thanks.

All sorted. The middle wheel was set to 'zoom' in the generic Windows settings. Thanks for the advice! Toni.

Many thanks Kyle - I'll check those settings. (And sorry about omitting my name.) Regards, Toni Rauch

Hi I've tried using the middle mouse when to turn all three landing light switches (and others) on/off together, but when pressing ('clicking') the middle mouse wheel I get the magnifying glass with a 'plus' in it. Left or right mouse clicks toggle the lights on/off individually as normal but I can't seem to be able to toggle them 'all at once' as per the Manual. Any ideas....? Thanks.

Tom, So sorry to hear this news. Please don't 'give up' - medics have been wrong about timelines before and the patient's own 'fight' makes a hell of a difference. You have so much more to give..... Best, Toni.

I've noticed that the forums have been very quiet on the 'Ariane front' recently and although their web site is still there, there's been no news added to it for well over a year. Have they finally given up, having been beaten by the seemingly unsurmountable popularity and success of the PMDG 737 series? (Shame for all those still waiting for the 'imminent' navdata addon etc....) Toni.

Unless it's no longer current, a very short commercial flight is 'across the bay' from Oakland to San Francisco Int. (About 5 minutes.) Not sure if 737's are used though....

David I did the same thing recently in London - iPilot at the Westfield in Shepherds Bush. Looks like the same set-up as the one in Paris, just different name. 737-800 and you choose where you want to fly.... Terrific experience, and in many respects easier than flying on the PC..... Worth every penny (although mine was a gift....!) Toni.

Slightly off topic but I'm thinking of getting REX Essentials and would be very grateful to know users experiences of this program on performance (frame rates, fluidity etc.) when flying the PMDG 737s. Thanks for any opinions. Toni.

A couple of weeks back I had similar problems with the panels after updating to SP1c - no-one else seemed to have had the same problems. Somehow, the graphics on the NGX had become corrupted.I suspect that you have a similar problem.The way I dealt with it was to completely uninstall the PMDG 737 NGX in it's entirety, i.e all plane variants (using the 'uninstall' option in the programmes section of Control Panel). I the rebooted the computer, and reinstalled the 8900 and 6700 packs. Finally, I updated both versions to SP1c and set up my liveries. The original registration code was not needed at all.Everything's now back to normal.Hope this helps.Toni.

I'm not a 'pro' but the way I've been taught is to select (enter) the departure runway first, then the SID, then continue with the rest of the route.Hope this helps.Toni.

Eureka!Problem solved by completely uninstalling and then reinstalling (again) with an immediate patch with SP1c.(Phew!!!)Thanks to everyone for their interest and help!Toni.