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Poll Question: How does your APU generator work? (Ground, engines OFF)

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Re: 737 locks up
Reply #120 - Aug 11th, 2016 at 1:37am
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After seeing the latest posts here, I did a couple of tests and found that if I don't use the APU, or EP (External Power), this still happens (same as my original post)! To be honest, without using either of them, the battery should drain, especially if you turn everything (Window Heat, Galley, Nav Lights, etc.) ON like I did.

When I use the APU, or EP, it no longer happens. I left the 737-200 sitting there for more than one hour using the APU, or EP, and then I started the engines, and did a a short flight. The 737 performed fine. So in my opinion, this problem is fixed. Wink
  

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Re: 737 locks up
Reply #121 - Aug 11th, 2016 at 2:12am
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The fact that some never had this problem may suggest that it's not a systems issue but possibly an installation issue. My first installation was a very early model (possibly even pre-version 1.0). From that point on I would uninstall and then install the latest version. Maybe something about that original version was not being deleted and was conflicting with the updates?

Also, when this would occur, the landing gear would disappear as well, so it was more than a simple battery drain.

Anyway, this time I'm installing 1.7 on a fresh Windows 7 installation. Will report how it goes.

  

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Re: 737 locks up
Reply #122 - Aug 11th, 2016 at 9:37am
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Thanks for the clarification.

I think I will add the 737-200 to my hangar Smiley

The documentation is truly superb, the fact you can download it before purchase speaks volumes.

Mark, can you tell me if the PDCS is working as per the manual? I mean, does the PDCS drive the EPR bugs and the speed bugs to the positions shown in the PDCS?  If not, we always have the V1 Gauge for the speed bugs?

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Re: 737 locks up
Reply #123 - Aug 11th, 2016 at 12:00pm
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Well I did another test of the 737 in FSX in Win7 (the previous test was in FSX in Win10), and after nearly two hours, the battery appeared to be dead, and I could not start the APU. I decided to add EP and BA, and at first the Ground Power Switch wouldn't turn on, it kept flicking back to the OFF position. Finally, I did a few quick clicks on the Ground Power Switch, out of frustration to be honest, with the mouse button, and the switch stayed on. I was then able to start the 737 using EP and BA. That is very different to what happened in my original post. Note. I haven't tried this in Win 10. Yet!

highflight wrote on Aug 11th, 2016 at 9:37am:
Thanks for the clarification.

I think I will add the 737-200 to my hangar Smiley

The documentation is truly superb, the fact you can download it before purchase speaks volumes.

Mark, can you tell me if the PDCS is working as per the manual? I mean, does the PDCS drive the EPR bugs and the speed bugs to the positions shown in the PDCS?  If not, we always have the V1 Gauge for the speed bugs?

Regards,

David.

The PDCS does not drive the EPR, but can be used as a guide. It works quite well, but I don't to use it all the time. Undecided
  

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Reply #124 - Aug 11th, 2016 at 10:35pm
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Thanks Mark.

I use Windows 7 pro. and P3d v3.0. All my FSX installs are on my old rig, which I don't use much now.

Since I fly with MCE all the time, I hope the switches work? (The 737-200 is an MCE fully supported aircraft)  Provided I can start the APU, power up the buses and get enough bleed air for engine start I will be happy.

I did suspect that the PDCS wouldn't drive the EPR bugs. (As stated in the manual, it is meant to)  But guess what? MCE has a specific voice command "Set EPR to xx.x" and the bugs and power levers get set by the A.I. First Officer. The V1 Gauge should drive the speed bugs to V1, VR, V2, so we should be all sorted.....here's hoping?

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Re: 737 locks up
Reply #125 - Aug 13th, 2016 at 2:48am
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The 737 is my 2nd favourite Captain Sim aircraft, following the L-1011. I'm sure you'll enjoy flying it David. Wink

I hope that in the 737's next major update, it will receive the Captain Sim CIVA INS. Grin
  

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Reply #126 - Aug 13th, 2016 at 7:50am
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Mark, I still havnt got it yet. But I have reason to believe the Flight 1 GTN 750, which I own, will work as a GPS and tie in with the autopilot?

I used the GTN 750 in the L1011 (my favourite!) to navigate. It uses the Hdg. mode in the Tristar, to follow the lateral route.

Of course, I may be wrong, in which case, the old VOR Nav is the authentic way to go, since this aircraft is an early 737. Smiley More of a pilots machine, less of a computer with wings!

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David.

  

 
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Re: 737 locks up
Reply #127 - Aug 13th, 2016 at 5:08pm
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I also have the Flight 1 GTN 750.  I believe it allows creating a flight plan which provides lateral navigation, but does not include vertical navigation.  I also own the Garmin 530 from Reality XP Simulation, which has the advantage of including both lateral and vertical navigation capability.  This includes the GTX 327/GMA 340 combo.  Have not used it in some time, and have not verified that it will work since I upgraded to Windows 10.

I do enjoy flying the Captain Sim 737 occasionally, though lately I have been mostly flying the CS 777.

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Re: 737 locks up
Reply #128 - Aug 13th, 2016 at 5:34pm
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Hello Jim.

I think the F1 GTN will provide lateral navigation control via the autopilot in the 737. It certainly does in the L1011.

When I get around to buying the 737, I will give it a go! (Real life keeps interfering with sim life.. Cheesy)

The GTN has to be one of the best add ons. Although completely incorrect for the period 737-200, (or the Tristar) its a joy to use Wink

Vertical navigation in this model is where the challenge comes in. Without any VNav, its up to the pilot's arithmetic (the PDCS should have the figures) and flying skill to get the altitudes correct.

Cheers,

David

EDIT. Did anyone read the sign in front of the Captain, left side of the PDCS, above "GARMIN REMOTE BATTERY". It says "The GPS Equipment is not equipped for approaches within European Designated Airspace. I accordance with AMJ 20X2"? Huh Which GPS would this refer to? Roll Eyes
  

 
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Re: 737 locks up
Reply #129 - Aug 20th, 2016 at 2:39am
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Loaded a fresh installation today and sat on the ramp running APU for an hour without any of the locking up symptoms.
  

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Re: 737 locks up
Reply #130 - Aug 20th, 2016 at 2:46am
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highflight wrote on Aug 13th, 2016 at 5:34pm:
EDIT. Did anyone read the sign in front of the Captain, left side of the PDCS, above "GARMIN REMOTE BATTERY". It says "The GPS Equipment is not equipped for approaches within European Designated Airspace. I accordance with AMJ 20X2"? Huh Which GPS would this refer to? Roll Eyes

I saw the GARMIN REMOTE BATTERY, but I don't remember reading about the GPS Equipment. I don't know what this would refer to, except that the image used on the texture came from a 737 that had been retrofitted with a GPS. Shocked

bud7h7 wrote on Aug 20th, 2016 at 2:39am:
Loaded a fresh installation today and sat on the ramp running APU for an hour without any of the locking up symptoms.

As I said in a recent post, I've only had it lock up recently when I didn't use either the APU, or External Power.
  

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