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Hi, I have the Bundle PFPX + Topcat, but I'm having a problem. PFPX freezes all the time I try to set the Aircraft Performance File to integrate with Topcat. I made a video to show what's happening: https://youtu.be/6oDkdJldo54 Anyone had the same problem? Any idea how to solve it?
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Hi all, Does everyone use TOPCAT for performance data and running their numbers? If not, what do you use? Gregg
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Hi! In Topcat there is not correct configuration for PMDG 738NGX, for this reason i created a version. The next configuration is specially considered for El-AL 738NGX (142 passengers, 16+126); however if possible make minor changes for use in another 738. The next configuration contains in brackets the explanation (you need delete this data for your final configuration version): --- [GENERAL] Aircraft=PMDG Mixed Class Winglets NGX [title that you will see in TOPCAT] Units=LB [units used LB or KG] [CONFIGURATION] Config=C12 Y148 [seats configuration: "C" is bussiness class and "Y" the por pular class in the aircraft, with the seats associated; is the information for your default aircraft; in TOPCAT interface you can choose another configuration for your particular aircraft, for example 142 seats for El-Al Airlines] Pax=160 [total passenger configuration; for 738 can be 189 but you can use for a particular aircraft for example 160 in the TOPCAT interface ] Cargo=47000 [total carriage weight in 738; this value is MZFW-OEW, in this case is 138300-91300 = 47000 lb] Fuel=46063 [total fuel in pounds] DOW=94000 [Dry Operating Weight; is the OEW + operation weights (tripulation, tripulations baggage's, equipment for kitchen, etc); this value is variable, but you can estimate a maximum; in this case i choose 94000 lb, but for my particular aircraft i can choose in next sections a weight between OEW and DOW] MZFW=138300 [defined by Boeing] MTOW=174200 [define by Boeing; there is three variations, 174200, 172500 and 155500 aproximately, PMDG uses model with 174200 MTOW] MLW=146300 [define by Boeing; there is two variations, 144300 and 146300, PMDG uses model with 146300] Assumed=Y [you choose if use assumed temperature for thrust or not] Derate=Y [you choose if use derate thrust or not] Combine=Y [you choose if use assumed temperature and derate thrust or not] [AIRCRAFT] aircraft.0=B737-800_GE [it is used internally for TOPCAT choose the performance data from model information that have the software] [TRIM] wing_root_chord=18.9 [read from PMDG aircraft.cfg file] wing_area=1348.000 [read from PMDG aircraft.cfg file] wing_span=113.1 [read from PMDG aircraft.cfg file] wing_sweep=23.5 [read from PMDG aircraft.cfg file] wing_pos_apex_lon=-43.8 [use from PMDG FS9 TOPCAT file] empty_weight_CG_position = -57.77 [use from PMDG FS9 TOPCAT file] MAC_Shift=1.31 [is an adjust parameters for shows the correct %MAC; for example, if in empty weight the FMC shows 20.8% %MAC and with a MAC_Shift TOPCAT shows 15.0%, i need change MAC_Shift until the reading will be the same that FMC; is the process for calibrate the %MAC showed in TOPCAT] [MAC_LIMITS_ZFW] mac.0=80000;6;32.3 [data used for the graphics %MAC vrs weights; i read this data from Boeing 738 AFM] mac.1=105000;6;36 [same showed before] mac.2=143425;6;36 [same showed before] mac.3=144000;6.1;36 [same showed before] mac.4=146300;14.1;36 [same showed before] [MAC_LIMITS_TOW] mac.0=80000;6;26.1 [data used for the graphics %MAC vrs weights; i read this data from Boeing 738 AFM] mac.1=143425;6;34.03 [same showed before]] mac.2=144000;6.1;34.10 [same showed before] mac.3=156760;8.70;35.7 [same showed before] mac.4=173000;12;31 [same showed before] mac.5=174700;16.8;25.5 [same showed before] [MAC_LIMITS_LDW] mac.0=80000;6;32.3 [data used for the graphics %MAC vrs weights; i read this data from Boeing 738 AFM] mac.1=105000;6;36 [same showed before] mac.2=143425;6;36 [same showed before] mac.3=144000;6.1;36 [same showed before] mac.4=146300;14.1;36 [same showed before] [PASSENGER_STATIONS] station.0=40;-36.16;Fwd Cabin;1 [position read from PMDG Aircraft.cfg file, and adjusted for considering empty position CG show in TRIM section; the first data is the maximum passengers in this position; PMDG divides the passengers weights in three stations, the distribution that they use is 28,17% + 43,66% + 28,17%; for example, if for your flight there is 100 passengers, 28 will be load in station 0, 44 in station 1 and 28 in station 2] station.1=62;-58.16;Mid Cabin;2 [same showed before] station.2=40;-80.36;Aft Cabin;3 [same showed before] [CARGO_STATIONS] station.0=23500;-36.36;Fwd Cargo;4 [same concept that before; the difference is only two stations for cargo, and i divided the maximum possible cargo in two equals parts] station.1=23500;-78.66;Aft Cargo;5 [same showed before] [FUEL] tank.0=-61.370;4 [position read from PMDG Aircraft.cfg file, and adjusted for considering empty position CG show in TRIM section] tank.1=-54.144;1 [same showed before] tank.2=-61.370;7 [same showed before] ;1 Centre Tank ;2 Centre Tank 2 ;3 Centre Tank 3 ;4 Left Main Tank ;5 Left Aux Tank ;6 Left Tip Tank ;7 Right Main Tank ;8 Right Aux Tank ;9 Right Tip Tank ;10 External Tank 1 ;11 External Tank 2 --- The stab trim data obtained from TOPCAT is not same that PMDG NGX, for this reason i don't recomend use it. I hope that the explanation will be clear. Sorry for the bad english, is not my first language. ^_^
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fsx-ms An alternative to TOPCAT for Aerosoft Airbus serie
enis319 posted a topic in MS FSX | FSX-SE Forum
Hi all, I am currently flying the Aerosoft's Airbus serie IAE engined aircrafts and for a while now, I have decided to became a more sophisticated flight planner as well. The first thing I've done was to install PFPX and in time I learned quite a lot from it. It gives me pleasure to use it but I cannot use TOPCAT with PFPX, (I did not even buy it) since it doesn't support any Aerosoft aircraft. So I wonder if you have some advices of any alternatives to TOPCAT. Also there is a performance sheet printing feature in the aerosoft's Airbus as well and I cannot be sure if such an add-on is really necessary for realism. I am waiting for your advices. Best regards, Enis -
The TOPCAT website says it only supports the GE engine variants of the MD11 but I'm hoping the website is just out of date. Does anyone here with Topcat see support for MD11F PW engines? Thanks
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Hi, I have been wondering if there is such a thing as an optimum Flex Temp that can be selected when presented with a range of viable flex temp options all other things being equal, in TOPCAT? Is there a minimum stop margin for specific aircraft that comes into play or is this completely pilot discretion or what other logic comes into play to determine which flex temp is best suited for departure? With a little trial by error I have been selecting take-off parameters that give at least 600m margin in good weather conditions. There's not so much info about this specific topic re stopping margins and Flex Temp selection I could find, but did find this little piece of info from an Airbus training which stated:- "According to FCOM, use the configuration that gives the highest flex. If both of them provide the same level of flex thrust or if you cannot flex, use the one with the highest flaps setting. This may change in specific conditions. " I would be grateful if someone could provide some insight as to what needs to be considered and how to select the best flex temp when there is more than one Flex Temp available? I am aware that various field/aircraft limitations and weather criteria play a big part in this but I'm not completely clear. Last, do those same criteria apply to de-rated thrust departures? Thanks,
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Hello everyone. I am looking for to configure the programs, the weights(DOW, MTOW,Fuel Capaticity, etc...) for my PMDG winglets (livery austrian airlines)! Which values should I enter so Efass and Topcat with my PMDG match? I've already read many postings, but there are always different opinions! Thanks for your help. Wolfgang