Description
Cold and Dark Panel State for the PMDG 737-800 / BBJ2 / BCF & BDSF Freighters
This panel state switches off a few extra things on the overhead panel including the Voltmeter switches, Standby Power Switch, Air Bleed switches and Position lights.
The transponder is now automatically in Standby, and by default set to 2000.
All airframes will have 15% fuel remaining, and will have 0 passengers and 0 payload/cargo loaded.
The ground power unit is already in place waiting for you.
Installation Instructions:
Download and unzip the file, and depending on your version of MSFS 2020, follow the relevant path:
Steam directory:
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\pmdg-aircraft-738\work\PanelState
Microsoft Store directory:
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\packages\pmdg-aircraft-738\work\PanelState
Drag and drop the "EMPTYCLDDRK.sav" file into this folder, you should see the default panel states in there already.
Launch MSFS 2020 and load into any 737-800 airframe, and do the following:
- Power the aircraft OR hold the MENU button on the FMC for 5 seconds, to switch the FMC on.
- Click PMDG SETUP
- Click STARTUP STATE
- Select "EMPTYCLDDRK" and click EXEC (this will load the correct panel state from now on)
- Click PANEL STATE LOAD
- Select "EMPTYCLDDRK" and click EXEC (You can now checkout the panel state and start flying!)
Feel free to change/modify this panel state to your liking!
Feedback and suggestions welcome! Enjoy!
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almost 4 years ago
Why is it that every time I enter the game, the brakes are in a release state?
almost 4 years ago
Why is it that every time I enter the game, the brakes are in a release state?
over 3 years ago
This should answer your question. https://aviation.stackexchange.com/a/19179
almost 4 years ago
This is a really good mod. Is there any way that you could set the default passenger loading option as a jetway?
almost 4 years ago
Thanks for the feedback!
Unfortunately there is no way to save the panel state so that jetways automatically connect themselves, as it is controlled by the simulator rather than PMDG.
I know the Fenix is capable of calling in the jetway by itself, but I believe that's something in their code that essentially "calls" for the jetway.
As far as I know, this is not yet possible to set/save in the PMDG. I can save it so that the entryway is set to "jetway", but you still need to manually call the jetway upon load in.
Let me know if you still want a file where it does state "jetway" rather than "stairs" under ground services.
over 3 years ago
Thanks for the reply. I think I manually did it so it would have jetways as an option instead of stairs and the ground power source would be external pit power instead of a GPU cart. Thanks for the research and have a good day.
over 3 years ago
there is no AUTO jetway. But you can set it that there is no stair from pmdg even in cold and dark mode. Dus change the settings in the file here from ElectroxSoldier.
search for JetwayStairsEntry=0 and change it to JetwayStairsEntry=1 save thje file in notepad++ don't no if other editors will keep the layout of the sav file. and load it as start. now you have a cold and dark without stairs.
EDIT. After a reload in the sim the pmdg crashes on loading. trying on a fix
almost 4 years ago
Great, thx a lot!
Would it work with de -600 and -700?
almost 4 years ago
Hey there! I don't own the 600, but I have a 700 version for this:
https://flightsim.to/file/38772/pmdg-737-700-empty-cold-dark-panel-state-no-payload-15-fuel-in-tanks
almost 4 years ago
Thanks, man! Great!
PMDG 737-800 - Empty Cold & Dark Panel State - No Payload + 15% Fuel in Tanks
Prepare your PMDG 737-800 for a new flight experience with this Cold & Dark Panel State add-on. This modification sets the aircraft with no payload, 15% fuel, and specific overhead panel adjustments. Simply follow the installation instructions to enjoy a preset "EMPTYCLDDRK" panel state before taking off on your next virtual journey. Customize and tweak as needed for a unique flying adventure.
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Removed the front stairs so you can now easily request jetway when spawning at a gate.
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