I found out about anti-ice in X Plane the hard way. I noticed while coming in on approach that just before the turn to the final leg, maybe around 5000 my engines suddenly started to surge. I looked down and noticed the trim wheel trimming all the way up before the plane started to drop like a stone. Naturally I'd completely forgotten to throw on the anti-ice on the way down and had my wings ice up.
I think it was freezing rain. It was a stormy approach into Munich with rain (maybe snow? Hard to tell in game) and the temp hovering around 10F or so if I remember right.
When you turned off the F/D on the captain's side the Master Flight Director Indicator switched to the First officer's side. I guess you need to recyle both the F/Ds if I am not mistaken?
Unless I missed something, you mention the importance of having the correct QNH set , but you have 1026 set in the forecast page and 1024 set on the PFD.
Hi GoPro Flying, yes setting the correct QNH is vital! Remember the pre-set QNH used on the DES FCST Page has no impact on the Altimeter, it just helps VNAV build a more accurate idle decent path. We usually stick in the METAR QNH there. So long as the correct QNH is set correctly on the PFD (when you’ve been cleared to an altitude you’re advised by ATC of the latest QNH) you’re all good 👍🏼 FD2S
did I miss the cold temp corrections?😉 And why using SPD INTV when VNAV is also giving you the correct flap speeds? Sorry for being picky but great video!
Pretty sure to recycle the FD for the G/A both FDs have to be reset together. I could be wrong but that's our SOPs at 300' below our final waypoint. ;)
Hi , can you please explain to me, why we do recycle FDs. For guidance in case of go-around at the missed approach altitude but, what if we don't recycle them !? we should get the guidance, no ?! thank you
Hmmm, can't always be before the final waypoint, what happens if it is above the MAA? Our SOP is to set MAA at 1000ft AAL or 300ft below MAA if minima is above 1000ft! We use to always recycle F/D's on a NPA when disconnecting, we can now leave it on if the FAT is within 1 degree of the FMC track but F/D guidance below the MDA isn’t always 100% accurate as you get close to the ground compared to an ILS, especially if it’s offset like on this approach. You don’t want to be following F/D’s if they’re not providing the correct information!! FD2S
Haha thank you! I will one day get round to updating all these, glad people are still finding value in them 😊. Happy New Year (first comment I replied to!) FD2S
I'm learning so much. Thanks. Please keep the vids coming. Can you remind me at what distance you set the fixes again. 10 miles, then 7 and 3? Is that correct? And do these all correspond with flap settings?
You're welcome! We use the fix rings to increase our situation awareness and we have company specific SOP's regarding its use. They're based on the LDG RWY e.g. In the tutorial RW16. X1 x3 Altitude Ring. We multiply our CRZ by x3. E.g. If cruising at FL370 we'd have a 111nn ring, this roughly will correspond with TOD X1 10nm ring. The latest point at which we can select Flap 1 X1 4 or 5nm ring. The point st which we select Gear Down, Flap15. The Captain has the discretion to alter the configuration point any time he likes but Day to Day this works really well. Good luck!
Superb video content across the site with more to learn on each repeated viewing. Congratulation and thanks for your effort. Minor question please - what hardware & software are you using to look around the cockpit in the sim.? I'd guess at multiple fixed camera views, but the zoom and rapid interchange is quite something. Not head tracking as the views are too steady, ...
Thanks Phillip! To look around the flightdeck I use a handy utility called EZDOK, it's payware but a fantastic investment (I'm no way affiliated, just being honest!) You can assign different key command to look around the Virtual Cockpit and hold down the mouse wheel to pan around, no hardware at all!
and x-plane 11 comes with feature by default. Theres also a fantastic freeware 737-800 being developed by a guy called zibo that could compete with PMDG. FREE! :)
Yes, the zibo 737 mod alongside the audiobirdxp FMOD sounds, as well as TerrainOnND Dr. Gluck (and checklists made avilable by Remigio and DrGluck) make for an absolutely fantastic, FREE aircraft experience in XP11. It certainly is not PMDG quality yet, but zibo, along with our long chain of beta testers and suggestions (aka the x-plane.org community) literally works day-by-day, releasing constant updates, improvements, and enhancements... all in the name of the 737. I encourage everyone to donate to him! (and audiobirdxp for the outstanding sounds). forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/forums/topic/111305-boeing-b738-800-modified/
I try to keep up with what you say,there is a lot of knowledge.Now i know why the training takes so lot of time.WOW.Always have a joy wile watching - you are a prof.Thats just visible.Keep on a good job you do both in real and fsx life :)
Sorry for all the comments, but I have just been binge watching your videos lately; they are absolutely fantastic and I can't wait to see more! One suggestion: Can you please make a video on how you are able to decide whether to hold at one or more of the holding patterns on the approach and how you are able to skip the hold or end it and continue (preferably on Xplane11 Zibo). Thank you!
Hello, first I wanted to say thank you for creating such an awesome channel, nothing on youtube related to flightsimming comes even close in terms of quality to your vids! I have a question regarding LOC approaches - I've read on pprune that the preffered AP modes for these approaches are VORLOC/VNAV. Are there any more differences in conducting VOR and LOC approaches (beside the fact that localizer provides precise lateral guidance for the rwy)? Do we need to recycle FDs as well?
Hi Mufec, thanks a lot! Yes LOC approach will be VOR/LOC and VNAV PTH, so long as the vertical profile is correctly coded in the FMC. You can use V/S and fly the vertical profile that way. If the final approach track and a RW point is coded in the FMC there is no need to recycle F/D's but if flying in V/S or get poor guidance from the F/D's after disconnecting recycle them. FD2S
Thanks, I was wondering why the vnav pth usually reverts to vnav spd when I select the speed but sometimes not, now I know it happens when I have Flaps
great video .. a little bit to fast to follow if you're not well familiar with all the proceduresthe FMC and switches ...I try hard because I love the energy ...tku
Do you have some info on how do you enter an holding pattern in the FMC? This is a fantastic channel, I am busy building my own cockpit on my own channel, and is watching videos like this that makes me realise how little I really know. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, this is priceless.
Hi buddy! Just had a quick look, looks awesome! Had I never managed to get into the industry I would've built my own home cockpit, funnily enough I like to see the back of one on my days off! Thanks for your kind words as well, when I was younger I would've loved for a 737 pilot to have given me advice/tutorials, I'm just returning the favour to what was my aspiring self! All the best! FD2S.
Hi Mark, I don’t know if you’ve seen it but I do have a Raw Data ILS Tutorial ruclips.net/video/dFYIsdpLttk/видео.html With the NG you can have the ND “TRK UP” orientation which means you never have to calculate the drift caused by any crosswind. You just fly the runway track and make small changes to maintain the localiser 👍🏼 Good Luck! FD2S
Fantastic videos...have really been learning and enjoying them. If you turn down the wind noise etc it would be easier to understand you. I am older without the best hearing in the world. Thanks!
Thanks David! This is one of my earliest tutorials where video editing was quite new to me! You'll notice newer tutorials are a lot better paced and clearer based on feedback! Welcome! FD2S
Hi there, These tutorials are designed for experienced users of the NGX who want to take it to the next level. I can guarantee the information I’m providing is no different to what I’d give a cadet during their type rating. Based on similar feedback I have slowed things down for people who are new to the 737 which you might notice with my newer tutorials Take care! FD2S
I consider myself a bit experienced PMDG 737NGX user by now, but your videos still help a ton. I didn't mean it in a bad way... It was more like a joke :-) Take care as well.
The reason the FD bars came back into view was because you only recycled the left FD switch. You need to ensure both CP and FO switches are selected ‘off’ in order to clear the FMA.
Hello again. Really learning a lot from your tutorials and improving my understanding of the B738 and putting it all in practice with my VA operator. I've got a question about the final approach technique. On a couple of your approach tutorials you take out the autopilot and auto throttle and then notice you've got 3 reds on the PAPI and talk about making an immediate correction. At this stage in the approach do you make that vertical speed correction with pitch, power or both? And if it's pitch, is that yoke inputs or trim? (I have elevator trim rocker under my thumb on the yoke).
Thanks John! Glad they can help! The aim is to maintain 2 whites 2 reds all the way to the threshold if possible. Unlike a light aircraft we do the following.... - Vertical Speed correction if high or low we use just Pitch which controls Attitude. Once the attitude is set you can trim - We use just thrust to control speed. In a light aircraft like a Cessna/Piper power controls ROD and attitude controls the speed, well that's the way I was taught! On an aircraft like a 737 with underslung engine thrust has a huge influence on attitude. When you increase thrust the nose wants to go up and vice versa. The correction to be made with three reds is to pitch up and increase your attitude slightly, this will make your speed decrease so add a little more thrust then re-trim. Hope this helped!
I don't really understand why all these different approaches are named differently. An ILS approach or Non-precision or whatever all look pretty much the same to me. Whichever approach you choose, the plane will always guide you exactly towards the runway by itself, so can anyone actually explain to me where the difference is?
Hi! Still using your videos for help and it's very helpfull. Thank you. There is still one thing I don't really understand: What is the benefit of opening the speed bug? I had quite a lot of speed restrictions on final so opening the speed bug was quite an extra pressure. Greetings from a fellow simmer, planning to start my pilot career soon :)
Dear FD2S, Thanks for the awesome video ! I was wondering here... Is LNAV tracking the VOR radial or is it just following the FMC defined path ? Thanks for the answer, All the best
It follows the approach paths which are loaded into database. (It loads the same path in the approach chart) but you have to check the VOR page on ND everytime to make sure it is going on the correct path. Because in simulation, runway in the ND and actual runway position can be incorrect so you can find yourself far away from actual runway.
Hello FD2S, I have tried these localiser-approaches on EBBR and on EDDH rwy 33. It seems that I don't get the DME displayed on the ND. The VOR freq is entered, and VOR1 is switched on. Do I perhaps forget anything? (I fly the PMDG 737NGX). Best regards, Niek (The Netherlands)
Hi! Can you give us some tips on the correct seating position we should we have for landing? It’s always difficult to set the field of view on a realistic view...
Hi Kk, That's normal and true to the real aircraft. When you push the A/P disconnect button on the control column you get the A/P disengagement horn and the A/P status light will flash red. It will continue to sound the horn and flash until you push the disengagement button again to silence both the horn and extinguish the A/P status light. Good Luck! FD2S
I am really thankful for your videos, especially now that I am on sby till end of january after the line training (due to malta air aircraft change in italy) and awaiting for my next base in poland 😢
flightdeck2sim thanks for the reply. In fact I am already studying to be prepared for the rst2 on January. If I’m not flying is this going to negatively affect the sim check day?
I think you got the guidance because you didn't recycle the other FD, is that possible? Looks like it turned to Master when you turned yours off and on again. Another great video in any case!
I believe so! That's what I thought and wrote on the video! Very difficult to do whilst hand flying the sim using a joystick, it's an action usually completed by PM.
Indeed, saw it only now! Must be it then. Definitely not easy to accomplish every item perfectly when you're supposed to be multi crew. The 737 is still acceptable but try the Q400 while fiddling around with power settings, bleeds, etc.
Every time I try to set the missed approach altitude the a/c starts climbing. Does it have to be set when the altitude of the a/c is exactly at the top of the white arc?What am I doing wrong? Can you also explain what the altitude is at the top of the white arc?
Hi Judith Yes we set the MAA at the top of the white bar (1000ft AAL) UNLESS If your MDA happens to be around or above 1000ft AAL ensure you set the MAA above this altitude, this point would be discussed by the crew and is dependent on the approach being flown. I found the NGX can sometimes transition to ALT ACQ but once the FMC is in Approach Logic VNAV should command a descent so long as the MCP ALT is set 300 ft above the aircrafts present altitude. FD2S
Jesus, what a speed !! But very instructive video, what can you recommend me to learn how flying approches in the simulator ? is there a tutorial which explanes the differend kinds of approches ?, is there interesting lecture that you can recommend me ?
Hi Erik! I'll admit when I started I was a little fast with the instruction. These tutorials are designed for experienced sim users of the 737 who want to take it to the next level. I can guarantee the information I’m providing is no different to what I’d give a cadet during their type rating. Based on similar feedback I have slowed things down for people who are new to the 737 which you might notice with my newer tutorials. Take a look at my "Approach Tutorial" Playlist! ruclips.net/p/PL64iIth-XWdvLlZl7Rjll0KFLVxlSgT1X FD2S
I watch your videos to learn how to do stuff in flight simulator x if get it. Helpful to me to learn some stuff as I've only been passanger in a plane and seen the instruments. I want to ask this question as its been bit ?? to me. If the plane has 4 engines and 2 fail, how its said to the ATC? is it called dual engine failure or saying numbers of the engines that failed?
Hi Cynderfan35, You're having a very bad day if you have 3 or maybe 4 engines and x2 fail! The chances of it happening simultaneously is extremely rare! You would simply tell them the no of engines failed. Take Care! FD2S
flightdeck2sim sir what addons do you use on this video? Basically you show the list of addons on description so can you tell me? Cause the runway is very nice and my one is cartoonish after Rex and active sky without global base and with global base it remains same after tweak also so ...
Great but unable to digest all that information at the speed :) I do understand you need to explain quickly, because so much stuff going on. I'm on FS2020 but still learned a lot !
Thanks to your videos I nailed RWY 02 at Toncontín and the Circle to land 08 at Innsbruck :-) Great videos as so many have said Keep up the great work..
Hello FD2S! On the EFIS panel, which minimums setting should be used? Radio or Baro and what is the difference between the two? I’ve read too many conflicting responses regarding this setting. After the 9th conflicting read, I said I’m going to go ask a real 737 800 master. Cheers!
Aha! Thanks Massimo For a CAT I ILS or Non Precision Approach use BARO MINS. The minima on these approach are based off altitude (MDA or DA) For CAT II/III where you’re planning an Autoland use RADIO MINS. The minima for these approaches are based on height (DH) Good Luck! FD2S
Hello, first of all I want to thank you for a great video. I would like to ask if anyone can help me how to center specific waypoint in RTE legs page in FMC. I cant seem to find a way how to do it Thank you
Regarding non precision approach, it appears that its VNAV flown approach in the absence of localizer and g/s? Is it correct? Secondly, whats visiblity limit for this approach?
Hi Kk, Only in the absence of a G/S we'd use VNAV to manage our descent profile for a Non Precision Approach. To answer your 2nd question I've checked the chart in the link for the approach used, this was before I learnt how to incorporate charts into videos! I can't actually find the RVR anywhere! It's 1000m after checking the latest updated chart. Kind Regards, FD2S
Hi Boba. All we do is set the MDA using the BARO MINS. MAA = Missed Approach Altitude and is completely unrelated to Minimums/MDA Decision is either a DA or MDA. We use fix rings just as a configuration reminder. Good luck!
Nice video I subscribed. It's good to learn from someone who flies it in real life. Is the pmdg 737 similar to the real 737? Can you land one in real life when you understand everything on the pmdg or would that be too hard? Cheers
Good question! Just from experience and having held a full CPL and IR before starting my Type Rating 6 years ago and having a reasonable knowledge of the 737 it's a completely different experience manipulating the controls and flying the aircraft. There is a significant difference to say a home built simulator and a full motion Level D Simulator and then another jump to the aircraft itself. You could certainly jump in and have a rough idea what does what but 99% of people who would get into the seat wouldn't know how to move it into the correct position! We also have people who go through their type rating, completing all their ground school but can still struggle at point during the course. You do really need the background knowledge of an ATPL course, Frozen ATPL and Full Type Rating to have the basic understanding. It's not until you have +500 hours on the aircraft itself most people begin to get comfortable!
Watched your video on the approach to Palma GCLA it helped a lot even though ifly the ifly 737 the 14 degree offset was just the same and it put me in the right place did AMP/ RMP Right down to the runway Thanks for your time to help us mortals
@@flightdeck2sim I can't imagine any of the thousands of people that watch your videos or the hundreds and hundreds of thousands of people who ferried around Europe whatever describe you as a glorified taxi driver. I know this is a public comment but I've watched your video of you going into work are your company alright with this I mean do they know about what you're doing
If You fly some rnav star with a 15nm final do You tend to keep 180 on that base ? It seems weird to me but i also read about 180kt base rule so i am not sure
Hi Piotr. 180 kts is the recommended ICAO speed for base leg and would work if you were flying to a 10nm final from base. Generally we would still be decelerating at 15nm to the "UP" Speed unless complying with a speed restriction. We encourage crew to be no faster that 200kt at 10nm with Flap 1 selected. Hope this helped to answer your question! FD2S
Great tutorial with lots of good tips and information! I have one question. When switching on the APU at the destination gate I noticed how you used the left aft pump but I've learned the best option is to use the fwd one since that one is easier (less expensive) to replace. This considering the wear will be higher on the pump that is used to feed the APU at the gate and thus will be replaced more frequently vs the other pumps. Maybe this is different between different operators?
Hi Richard, thanks for the feedback! I honestly didn't know the difference in price with regards to the fuel pumps! As far as our SOP's are concerned if the APU is operating we should position any AC powered fuel pump to on. This is to extend the service life of the APU fuel control unit. Other operators might have a different procedure! Seeing the AC Tank pumps are on all the time during the course of the day it shouldn't worry too much about which one you use. It's only when you complete the full shut down checklist after the final flight we turn off all the fuel pumps off (leaving one pump on until the APU is shutdown). during a transit turnaround we leave them all on. The fuel source for the APU is normally from the No 1 main tank and it's recommended that at least one pump in the supplying tank is always on to provide positive fuel pressure although it's certainly not required! Take care! flightdeck2sim
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I heard this a couple of times but like you say I'm not sure how much of a difference it will make and apparently it's different between different operators. Take care and safe flying!
flightdeck2sim Anyway thank you again for making this videos wich are easy to understand, but more detailed than videos from Captain Joe or Mentour. If you join VATSIM, you can bring some ATC instructions into your videos :)
nice tutorial captain ...only problem if you brealli wann to help and tich ... you are goin to fas on your totoral ... and student won be able to learn ta way , if you cann please go mor slow , we apresiate ti... !thank you, Captain ! have a nice fligh.
Brilliant! THE BEST video I have ever seen on the approach. Now subscribed ! Love the fact you are sharing your real life experiences to us simmers. 👌👍
Quality.... Pure quality. So much information. Thank you for your efforts.
Thanks a lot for your feedback!
I second that, fantastic to have this opportunity
I found out about anti-ice in X Plane the hard way. I noticed while coming in on approach that just before the turn to the final leg, maybe around 5000 my engines suddenly started to surge. I looked down and noticed the trim wheel trimming all the way up before the plane started to drop like a stone.
Naturally I'd completely forgotten to throw on the anti-ice on the way down and had my wings ice up.
That doesn't sound too realistic unless you flew through freezing rain!
FD2S
I think it was freezing rain. It was a stormy approach into Munich with rain (maybe snow? Hard to tell in game) and the temp hovering around 10F or so if I remember right.
When you turned off the F/D on the captain's side the Master Flight Director Indicator switched to the First officer's side. I guess you need to recyle both the F/Ds if I am not mistaken?
Unless I missed something, you mention the importance of having the correct QNH set , but you have 1026 set in the forecast page and 1024 set on the PFD.
Hi GoPro Flying, yes setting the correct QNH is vital!
Remember the pre-set QNH used on the DES FCST Page has no impact on the Altimeter, it just helps VNAV build a more accurate idle decent path. We usually stick in the METAR QNH there. So long as the correct QNH is set correctly on the PFD (when you’ve been cleared to an altitude you’re advised by ATC of the latest QNH) you’re all good 👍🏼
FD2S
did I miss the cold temp corrections?😉 And why using SPD INTV when VNAV is also giving you the correct flap speeds? Sorry for being picky but great video!
Pretty sure to recycle the FD for the G/A both FDs have to be reset together. I could be wrong but that's our SOPs at 300' below our final waypoint. ;)
Hi , can you please explain to me, why we do recycle FDs. For guidance in case of go-around at the missed approach altitude but, what if we don't recycle them !? we should get the guidance, no ?! thank you
Hmmm, can't always be before the final waypoint, what happens if it is above the MAA? Our SOP is to set MAA at 1000ft AAL or 300ft below MAA if minima is above 1000ft!
We use to always recycle F/D's on a NPA when disconnecting, we can now leave it on if the FAT is within 1 degree of the FMC track but F/D guidance below the MDA isn’t always 100% accurate as you get close to the ground compared to an ILS, especially if it’s offset like on this approach. You don’t want to be following F/D’s if they’re not providing the correct information!!
FD2S
How far have you come since these videos. - practicing my own circuits with this playing to refresh myself. - Great work thank you for sharing.
Haha thank you! I will one day get round to updating all these, glad people are still finding value in them 😊. Happy New Year (first comment I replied to!)
FD2S
@@flightdeck2sim happy new year!
I'm learning so much. Thanks. Please keep the vids coming. Can you remind me at what distance you set the fixes again. 10 miles, then 7 and 3? Is that correct? And do these all correspond with flap settings?
You're welcome!
We use the fix rings to increase our situation awareness and we have company specific SOP's regarding its use.
They're based on the LDG RWY e.g. In the tutorial RW16.
X1 x3 Altitude Ring. We multiply our CRZ by x3. E.g. If cruising at FL370 we'd have a 111nn ring, this roughly will correspond with TOD
X1 10nm ring. The latest point at which we can select Flap 1
X1 4 or 5nm ring. The point st which we select Gear Down, Flap15.
The Captain has the discretion to alter the configuration point any time he likes but Day to Day this works really well.
Good luck!
Superb video content across the site with more to learn on each repeated viewing. Congratulation and thanks for your effort. Minor question please - what hardware & software are you using to look around the cockpit in the sim.? I'd guess at multiple fixed camera views, but the zoom and rapid interchange is quite something. Not head tracking as the views are too steady, ...
Thanks Phillip!
To look around the flightdeck I use a handy utility called EZDOK, it's payware but a fantastic investment (I'm no way affiliated, just being honest!)
You can assign different key command to look around the Virtual Cockpit and hold down the mouse wheel to pan around, no hardware at all!
and x-plane 11 comes with feature by default. Theres also a fantastic freeware 737-800 being developed by a guy called zibo that could compete with PMDG. FREE! :)
Yes, the zibo 737 mod alongside the audiobirdxp FMOD sounds, as well as TerrainOnND Dr. Gluck (and checklists made avilable by Remigio and DrGluck) make for an absolutely fantastic, FREE aircraft experience in XP11. It certainly is not PMDG quality yet, but zibo, along with our long chain of beta testers and suggestions (aka the x-plane.org community) literally works day-by-day, releasing constant updates, improvements, and enhancements... all in the name of the 737. I encourage everyone to donate to him! (and audiobirdxp for the outstanding sounds).
forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/forums/topic/111305-boeing-b738-800-modified/
I try to keep up with what you say,there is a lot of knowledge.Now i know why the training takes so lot of time.WOW.Always have a joy wile watching - you are a prof.Thats just visible.Keep on a good job you do both in real and fsx life :)
Thanks Rafal! Hope you found it interesting!
FD2S
Sorry for all the comments, but I have just been binge watching your videos lately; they are absolutely fantastic and I can't wait to see more! One suggestion: Can you please make a video on how you are able to decide whether to hold at one or more of the holding patterns on the approach and how you are able to skip the hold or end it and continue (preferably on Xplane11 Zibo). Thank you!
Hi NeutralGenericUser, I have a holding tutorial which you might find useful!
FD2S
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100 subscribers? Daaaaaaaamn that went really fast.
I also didn't know how to edit a video properly either!
Well, you've learned me how to fly an airplane so I think you did a really good job! Thanks for that ;)
Haha, 71k as of 28 Apr 2021! And still as informative as it is now meaning he was great from the beginning!
Hello, first I wanted to say thank you for creating such an awesome channel, nothing on youtube related to flightsimming comes even close in terms of quality to your vids! I have a question regarding LOC approaches - I've read on pprune that the preffered AP modes for these approaches are VORLOC/VNAV. Are there any more differences in conducting VOR and LOC approaches (beside the fact that localizer provides precise lateral guidance for the rwy)? Do we need to recycle FDs as well?
Hi Mufec, thanks a lot!
Yes LOC approach will be VOR/LOC and VNAV PTH, so long as the vertical profile is correctly coded in the FMC. You can use V/S and fly the vertical profile that way.
If the final approach track and a RW point is coded in the FMC there is no need to recycle F/D's but if flying in V/S or get poor guidance from the F/D's after disconnecting recycle them.
FD2S
@@flightdeck2sim Thank you for answering my question, everything is clear now :)
You are approaching to runway VOR but, you dont press VOR loc button, why?
I would like to see more approaches CDFA/VDA, thx!
We always try for a CDA where possible in my streams!
FD2S
Thanks, I was wondering why the vnav pth usually reverts to vnav spd when I select the speed but sometimes not, now I know it happens when I have Flaps
great video .. a little bit to fast to follow if you're not well familiar with all the proceduresthe FMC and switches ...I try hard because I love the energy ...tku
Why you recycle FD's....?In case of GA....what will happen if you don't recycle ?Thanks...
Do you have some info on how do you enter an holding pattern in the FMC? This is a fantastic channel, I am busy building my own cockpit on my own channel, and is watching videos like this that makes me realise how little I really know. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, this is priceless.
Hi buddy!
Just had a quick look, looks awesome! Had I never managed to get into the industry I would've built my own home cockpit, funnily enough I like to see the back of one on my days off!
Thanks for your kind words as well, when I was younger I would've loved for a 737 pilot to have given me advice/tutorials, I'm just returning the favour to what was my aspiring self!
All the best!
FD2S.
ruclips.net/video/yEHJzrF-dKI/видео.html
Good day!
FD2S.
Thanks, I appreciate you remembered :-)
I would LOVE to see a raw Data ILS approach to EGKK ILS 26L with the wind at 330/25. No FD. Really enjoying your videos immensely.
Hi Mark,
I don’t know if you’ve seen it but I do have a Raw Data ILS Tutorial
ruclips.net/video/dFYIsdpLttk/видео.html
With the NG you can have the ND “TRK UP” orientation which means you never have to calculate the drift caused by any crosswind. You just fly the runway track and make small changes to maintain the localiser 👍🏼
Good Luck!
FD2S
Fantastic videos...have really been learning and enjoying them. If you turn down the wind noise etc it would be easier to understand you. I am older without the best hearing in the world. Thanks!
Thanks David!
This is one of my earliest tutorials where video editing was quite new to me! You'll notice newer tutorials are a lot better paced and clearer based on feedback! Welcome!
FD2S
If you are pilot flying, are you setting up nav and course for pilot monitoring?
Thanks for another educational video! Gave me deeper understanding of flying a Non-Precision Approach, as well as how to fly them properly in future.
Please next time do holding without fmc ( dual fmc failure)
You do things so fast that I initially thought that the playback was x1.5 :-) Very nice videos!
Hi there,
These tutorials are designed for experienced users of the NGX who want to take it to the next level. I can guarantee the information I’m providing is no different to what I’d give a cadet during their type rating. Based on similar feedback I have slowed things down for people who are new to the 737 which you might notice with my newer tutorials
Take care!
FD2S
I consider myself a bit experienced PMDG 737NGX user by now, but your videos still help a ton. I didn't mean it in a bad way... It was more like a joke :-) Take care as well.
No offence taken! It was too fast!
FD2S
The reason the FD bars came back into view was because you only recycled the left FD switch. You need to ensure both CP and FO switches are selected ‘off’ in order to clear the FMA.
Hi Martin,
I thought I had turned off the F/O FD’s for the tutorial, I use just the one now 👍🏼
FD2S
Is it possible to change speed and altitude restrictions on the legs page while vnav is engaged?
Ro121ko yes for speed, XXX/ and for altitude /XXXXX
@@airwipe1639 Thanks for your answer!
Hello again. Really learning a lot from your tutorials and improving my understanding of the B738 and putting it all in practice with my VA operator.
I've got a question about the final approach technique. On a couple of your approach tutorials you take out the autopilot and auto throttle and then notice you've got 3 reds on the PAPI and talk about making an immediate correction. At this stage in the approach do you make that vertical speed correction with pitch, power or both? And if it's pitch, is that yoke inputs or trim? (I have elevator trim rocker under my thumb on the yoke).
Thanks John! Glad they can help!
The aim is to maintain 2 whites 2 reds all the way to the threshold if possible.
Unlike a light aircraft we do the following....
- Vertical Speed correction if high or low we use just Pitch which controls Attitude. Once the attitude is set you can trim
- We use just thrust to control speed.
In a light aircraft like a Cessna/Piper power controls ROD and attitude controls the speed, well that's the way I was taught! On an aircraft like a 737 with underslung engine thrust has a huge influence on attitude. When you increase thrust the nose wants to go up and vice versa.
The correction to be made with three reds is to pitch up and increase your attitude slightly, this will make your speed decrease so add a little more thrust then re-trim.
Hope this helped!
thanks for your video, I didn't know fmc make -Vor app
I don't really understand why all these different approaches are named differently. An ILS approach or Non-precision or whatever all look pretty much the same to me. Whichever approach you choose, the plane will always guide you exactly towards the runway by itself, so can anyone actually explain to me where the difference is?
Hi! Still using your videos for help and it's very helpfull. Thank you. There is still one thing I don't really understand:
What is the benefit of opening the speed bug? I had quite a lot of speed restrictions on final so opening the speed bug was quite an extra pressure.
Greetings from a fellow simmer, planning to start my pilot career soon :)
Dear FD2S,
Thanks for the awesome video ! I was wondering here... Is LNAV tracking the VOR radial or is it just following the FMC defined path ?
Thanks for the answer,
All the best
It follows the approach paths which are loaded into database. (It loads the same path in the approach chart) but you have to check the VOR page on ND everytime to make sure it is going on the correct path. Because in simulation, runway in the ND and actual runway position can be incorrect so you can find yourself far away from actual runway.
video da ses yok ama iyi bir approach olmuş gerçekten de pmdg 777 300 için de approach videosu eklerseniz sevinirim tşk
Hello FD2S, I have tried these localiser-approaches on EBBR and on EDDH rwy 33. It seems that I don't get the DME displayed on the ND. The VOR freq is entered, and VOR1 is switched on. Do I perhaps forget anything? (I fly the PMDG 737NGX). Best regards, Niek (The Netherlands)
It should be the ILS frequency you tune for a localiser approach! Just use VOR/LOC instead of APP. For pitch you need to use VNAV or V/S!
FD2S
Hi! Can you give us some tips on the correct seating position we should we have for landing? It’s always difficult to set the field of view on a realistic view...
When I disconnect autopilot, it doesnt beep but keeps on beeping, whats my mistake? :/
Hi Kk,
That's normal and true to the real aircraft.
When you push the A/P disconnect button on the control column you get the A/P disengagement horn and the A/P status light will flash red. It will continue to sound the horn and flash until you push the disengagement button again to silence both the horn and extinguish the A/P status light.
Good Luck!
FD2S
flightdeck2sim Okey, great .. Thanks !!
I am really thankful for your videos, especially now that I am on sby till end of january after the line training (due to malta air aircraft change in italy) and awaiting for my next base in poland 😢
You’re most welcome Mark! Be patient and you’ll be airborne in no time and remember to consult your official guidance only 😉
FD2S
flightdeck2sim thanks for the reply. In fact I am already studying to be prepared for the rst2 on January. If I’m not flying is this going to negatively affect the sim check day?
I think you got the guidance because you didn't recycle the other FD, is that possible? Looks like it turned to Master when you turned yours off and on again.
Another great video in any case!
I believe so! That's what I thought and wrote on the video! Very difficult to do whilst hand flying the sim using a joystick, it's an action usually completed by PM.
Indeed, saw it only now! Must be it then.
Definitely not easy to accomplish every item perfectly when you're supposed to be multi crew. The 737 is still acceptable but try the Q400 while fiddling around with power settings, bleeds, etc.
Didn't the boss of a certain operator want to try and get a single crew on the 737 ;)
Every time I try to set the missed approach altitude the a/c starts climbing. Does it have to be set when the altitude of the a/c is exactly at the top of the white arc?What am I doing wrong? Can you also explain what the altitude is at the top of the white arc?
Hi Judith
Yes we set the MAA at the top of the white bar (1000ft AAL) UNLESS
If your MDA happens to be around or above 1000ft AAL ensure you set the MAA above this altitude, this point would be discussed by the crew and is dependent on the approach being flown.
I found the NGX can sometimes transition to ALT ACQ but once the FMC is in Approach Logic VNAV should command a descent so long as the MCP ALT is set 300 ft above the aircrafts present altitude.
FD2S
flightdeck2sim Thank you sooo much, I will give it a go
same in LOT 50 ft above MDA not to descend below
Jesus, what a speed !!
But very instructive video, what can you recommend me to learn how flying approches in the simulator ?
is there a tutorial which explanes the differend kinds of approches ?, is there interesting lecture that you can recommend me ?
Hi Erik!
I'll admit when I started I was a little fast with the instruction. These tutorials are designed for experienced sim users of the 737 who want to take it to the next level. I can guarantee the information I’m providing is no different to what I’d give a cadet during their type rating.
Based on similar feedback I have slowed things down for people who are new to the 737 which you might notice with my newer tutorials.
Take a look at my "Approach Tutorial" Playlist!
ruclips.net/p/PL64iIth-XWdvLlZl7Rjll0KFLVxlSgT1X
FD2S
Thanks, will see them all.
Those boeing machines are all so unbelievable.
Great stuf to learn the handling of the B737NGX
I watch your videos to learn how to do stuff in flight simulator x if get it. Helpful to me to learn some stuff as I've only been passanger in a plane and seen the instruments.
I want to ask this question as its been bit ?? to me. If the plane has 4 engines and 2 fail, how its said to the ATC? is it called dual engine failure or saying numbers of the engines that failed?
Hi Cynderfan35,
You're having a very bad day if you have 3 or maybe 4 engines and x2 fail! The chances of it happening simultaneously is extremely rare! You would simply tell them the no of engines failed.
Take Care!
FD2S
thanks for information. I know the rare % but never know in planes how things can go wrong, yet better be always ready.
flightdeck2sim sir what addons do you use on this video? Basically you show the list of addons on description so can you tell me? Cause the runway is very nice and my one is cartoonish after Rex and active sky without global base and with global base it remains same after tweak also so ...
flightdeck2sim and sir which texture asphalt runway of Rex do you used 13 or other? Cause your runway quality is great.
100 subs? Alpaca sure has come a long way :D
Great but unable to digest all that information at the speed :) I do understand you need to explain quickly, because so much stuff going on. I'm on FS2020 but still learned a lot !
Thanks to your videos I nailed RWY 02 at Toncontín and the Circle to land 08 at Innsbruck :-) Great videos as so many have said Keep up the great work..
Hello FD2S! On the EFIS panel, which minimums setting should be used? Radio or Baro and what is the difference between the two? I’ve read too many conflicting responses regarding this setting. After the 9th conflicting read, I said I’m going to go ask a real 737 800 master. Cheers!
Aha! Thanks Massimo
For a CAT I ILS or Non Precision Approach use BARO MINS. The minima on these approach are based off altitude (MDA or DA)
For CAT II/III where you’re planning an Autoland use RADIO MINS. The minima for these approaches are based on height (DH)
Good Luck!
FD2S
Many thanks for upping my 737 know how Captain! As always, your time is appreciated!
Hello, first of all I want to thank you for a great video. I would like to ask if anyone can help me how to center specific waypoint in RTE legs page in FMC. I cant seem to find a way how to do it
Thank you
Hi Vladimir, thanks a lot!
Enter the WPT on the right of the RTE page or insert the WPT on the LEGS page (easier that way)
FD2S
Regarding non precision approach, it appears that its VNAV flown approach in the absence of localizer and g/s? Is it correct? Secondly, whats visiblity limit for this approach?
Hi Kk,
Only in the absence of a G/S we'd use VNAV to manage our descent profile for a Non Precision Approach.
To answer your 2nd question I've checked the chart in the link for the approach used, this was before I learnt how to incorporate charts into videos! I can't actually find the RVR anywhere! It's 1000m after checking the latest updated chart.
Kind Regards,
FD2S
flightdeck2sim Okey, thanks Captain ! :)
Awesome video as always! I would be very interested to see a full flight!
Hello. Sorry, i don`t speak english. Is there MAA altitude in fix on the FMC, or in this case MAA=MDA?
Hi Boba.
All we do is set the MDA using the BARO MINS.
MAA = Missed Approach Altitude and is completely unrelated to Minimums/MDA
Decision is either a DA or MDA.
We use fix rings just as a configuration reminder.
Good luck!
Sorry!) just some sources MAA - Maximum Authorized Altitude. Now i know what is it) Спасибо!)
Nice video I subscribed. It's good to learn from someone who flies it in real life. Is the pmdg 737 similar to the real 737? Can you land one in real life when you understand everything on the pmdg or would that be too hard? Cheers
Good question! Just from experience and having held a full CPL and IR before starting my Type Rating 6 years ago and having a reasonable knowledge of the 737 it's a completely different experience manipulating the controls and flying the aircraft. There is a significant difference to say a home built simulator and a full motion Level D Simulator and then another jump to the aircraft itself.
You could certainly jump in and have a rough idea what does what but 99% of people who would get into the seat wouldn't know how to move it into the correct position! We also have people who go through their type rating, completing all their ground school but can still struggle at point during the course.
You do really need the background knowledge of an ATPL course, Frozen ATPL and Full Type Rating to have the basic understanding. It's not until you have +500 hours on the aircraft itself most people begin to get comfortable!
Watched your video on the approach to Palma GCLA it helped a lot even though ifly the ifly 737 the 14 degree offset was just the same and it put me in the right place did AMP/ RMP Right down to the runway
Thanks for your time to help us mortals
I'm a mere mortal myself, or as my friends put it, glorified taxi driver!
FD2S
@@flightdeck2sim I can't imagine any of the thousands of people that watch your videos or the hundreds and hundreds of thousands of people who ferried around Europe whatever describe you as a glorified taxi driver. I know this is a public comment but I've watched your video of you going into work are your company alright with this I mean do they know about what you're doing
If You fly some rnav star with a 15nm final do You tend to keep 180 on that base ? It seems weird to me but i also read about 180kt base rule so i am not sure
Hi Piotr.
180 kts is the recommended ICAO speed for base leg and would work if you were flying to a 10nm final from base. Generally we would still be decelerating at 15nm to the "UP" Speed unless complying with a speed restriction.
We encourage crew to be no faster that 200kt at 10nm with Flap 1 selected.
Hope this helped to answer your question!
FD2S
How do you get your flight deck so clear?? Mine seems slightly fuzzy
Hi Paul,
I'm not sure! I just have the default FSX Steam with the sliders set almost to the highest setting! No Mods!
FD2S
Paul Park If your refering to the pmdg 737, in the pmdg operation center go to performance settings and you can adjust the resolution
Nice roll out
Excellent video thank you
this channel deserves all the best! u have my support. I am a real world B737-700 pilot.
Mauro Quiala thanks!
FD2S
What software are you using to move the view ? Even the zoom is amazing
For FSX I used EZDOK.
FD2S
Great tutorial.. Thanks for your effort...
Great tutorial with lots of good tips and information!
I have one question. When switching on the APU at the destination gate I noticed how you used the left aft pump but I've learned the best option is to use the fwd one since that one is easier (less expensive) to replace. This considering the wear will be higher on the pump that is used to feed the APU at the gate and thus will be replaced more frequently vs the other pumps.
Maybe this is different between different operators?
Hi Richard, thanks for the feedback!
I honestly didn't know the difference in price with regards to the fuel pumps! As far as our SOP's are concerned if the APU is operating we should position any AC powered fuel pump to on. This is to extend the service life of the APU fuel control unit. Other operators might have a different procedure!
Seeing the AC Tank pumps are on all the time during the course of the day it shouldn't worry too much about which one you use. It's only when you complete the full shut down checklist after the final flight we turn off all the fuel pumps off (leaving one pump on until the APU is shutdown). during a transit turnaround we leave them all on.
The fuel source for the APU is normally from the No 1 main tank and it's recommended that at least one pump in the supplying tank is always on to provide positive fuel pressure although it's certainly not required!
Take care!
flightdeck2sim
I heard this a couple of times but like you say I'm not sure how much of a difference it will make and apparently it's different between different operators.
Take care and safe flying!
Richard Åsberg some operators turn off fuel pumps for turnarounds ( default boeing procedures) so then it possibly makes some diffrence.
Great tutorial thanks for your time, Im learning so much more...Brilliant
Ross Elliot
You're most welcome Ross, thank you for your kind comment!
FD2S
Absolute class. Thanks for sharing.
Do u have a slightly different PMDG 737 or am I just crazy? :D
Hi Begad!
It's the same as everyone's, just configured using the PMDG FMC settings identically to my companies!
All the best!
FD2S.
awesome vid !!!
Thanks for sharing
what is the activation code for pmdg....
After I watched the video, I forget many things like recall or something else like this.
It's difficult single pilot, that is why there is two of us!
FD2S
flightdeck2sim Anyway thank you again for making this videos wich are easy to understand, but more detailed than videos from Captain Joe or Mentour. If you join VATSIM, you can bring some ATC instructions into your videos :)
Amazing!!!
THANKS!!!
FD2S
Could you increase your voice volume, dampen the engine noise? I like your videos, but you are hard to understand. Thanks!
Hi FlyingPauls,
You might notice my newer tutorials are far easier to understand! (I was quite new to video editing when I started!)
FD2S.
FPS drop graphic is does not matter, the knowledge is the key. Lol I have made so many notes. ^^ The fuses in the brain burned ^^
Great !
Top notch..
nice tutorial captain ...only problem if you brealli wann to help and tich ... you are goin to fas on your totoral ... and student won be able to learn ta way , if you cann please go mor slow , we apresiate ti... !thank you, Captain ! have a nice fligh.
Feels more realistic than msfs lol
Hahaha! In many ways some things haven't changed! Thanks for commenting on this golden oldie!
FD2S
Brilliant! THE BEST video I have ever seen on the approach. Now subscribed ! Love the fact you are sharing your real life experiences to us simmers. 👌👍
Thanks a lot Robert!