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pmdg [2022/12/26 21:18] – [Prerequisites for Microsoft flight simulator] marshallfpmdg [2023/03/21 00:58] declan
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 You can also find a guide here in text form which is aimed to help you set up a CDU and complete your first flight. This along with using the tutorial from the Blind Flightsimmer youtube channel will get you in the ballpark on the 737 series of aircraft. You can also find a guide here in text form which is aimed to help you set up a CDU and complete your first flight. This along with using the tutorial from the Blind Flightsimmer youtube channel will get you in the ballpark on the 737 series of aircraft.
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 +{{cdu_quickstart.zip|download cdu quickstart guide}}
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 ===== Prerequisites for Microsoft flight simulator ===== ===== Prerequisites for Microsoft flight simulator =====
  
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 You will also require first officer next for the pmdg 737 which can be found at [[https://secure.simmarket.com/flight-simulator-innovative-addons-first-officer-next-pmdg-737-msfs.phtml#:~:text=Flight%20Simulator%20First%20Officer%20Next,copilot%20to%20share%20cockpit%20responsibilities. |first officer next]] You will also require first officer next for the pmdg 737 which can be found at [[https://secure.simmarket.com/flight-simulator-innovative-addons-first-officer-next-pmdg-737-msfs.phtml#:~:text=Flight%20Simulator%20First%20Officer%20Next,copilot%20to%20share%20cockpit%20responsibilities. |first officer next]]
  
-Currently the PMDG 737-600, 700 and 800 packages are available for purchase and can be purchased independently.+Currently the PMDG 737-600, 700800 and 900 packages are available for purchase and can be purchased independently.
  
 We also offer pre-configured config files for the pmdg 737 options file and first officer next which can be found at {{fs2020_config_files.zip|Download options files}} We also offer pre-configured config files for the pmdg 737 options file and first officer next which can be found at {{fs2020_config_files.zip|Download options files}}
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 This location is if you have the simulator on the microsoft store, which is highly recommended.  This location is if you have the simulator on the microsoft store, which is highly recommended. 
  
-Note you will need to change the aircraft identifier to 737 or 736 depending on the path of the aircraft you are inserting the file for. Each aircraft is independent and requires it’s own options file.+Note you will need to change the aircraft identifier to 737736, 739 ETC to find the folder path of the particular aircraft you are inserting the file for. Each aircraft is independent and requires it’s own options file.
  
 Note also that the first officer config is designed not to program the fmc for you. You will therefore need to insert your IRS position yourself unlike in p3d, and furthermore program the fmc as normal. If you require this feature to be on you can change this in the user.dat file. The file will also disable the boarding of passengers within first officer, but again this can be reenabled if you wish. Note also that the first officer config is designed not to program the fmc for you. You will therefore need to insert your IRS position yourself unlike in p3d, and furthermore program the fmc as normal. If you require this feature to be on you can change this in the user.dat file. The file will also disable the boarding of passengers within first officer, but again this can be reenabled if you wish.
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 C:\Program Files (x86)\Flight Simulator First Officer Next\Data C:\Program Files (x86)\Flight Simulator First Officer Next\Data
  
-As mentioned in the P3D ection, you can also find a text guide here which is aimed to help you set up a CDU and complete flight. Again if you wish to see this in actionit is suggested you check out the 737 tutorial on the Blind Flightsimmer Youtube Channel.+ 
 +You can also find a guide here in text form which is aimed to help you set up a CDU and complete your first flight. This along with using the tutorial from the Blind Flightsimmer youtube channel will get you in the ballpark on the 737 series of aircraft. 
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 +{{cdu_quickstart.zip|download cdu quickstart guide}} 
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 +===== pmdg 747 quickstart guide ===== 
 +We also offer a quick guide for the 747 which covers completing a flight with the slight FMC differences represented. Thanks to a member of the communityTower, for writing the majority of the information. 
 +{{747 fmc.zip|download cdu quickstart guide for 747}} 
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 +AS mentioned above you can download the full group of pmdg aircraft options files to configure the options within the aircraft itself. This includes the 747 
 +{{pmdg options files.zip|Download options files}} 
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 ==== Initial tips and tricks ==== ==== Initial tips and tricks ====
 Pilots who fly the PMDG 737 should feel free to add to this information. Pilots who fly the PMDG 737 should feel free to add to this information.
pmdg.txt · Last modified: 2023/10/13 21:02 by declan