NB: "OLDER VERSION" IS FOR THE -700 & -600 VARIANTS, "MAIN FILE" IS FOR THE -800 & -900!
Version 1.3 changelog:
A few improvements and seperate startup states for the -700 and -800 variants. The only difference between the two states is that the -800 has two recirc fans, while the -700 has one.
The improvements include:
- course and heading set to 0
- ENG 1 and 2 hydraulic pumps are now in the "on" position
- Squawk code set to 2000
- Slightly increased amount of fuel
Description:
I found the default cold and dark state featured in the PMDG 737NG series a bit off, so I thought I'd make one myself. It is not wildly different from the default cold and dark state, I followed a few checklists used in real life to get it in a state it would be left in real life. Please let me know if there is anything I can improve or have possibly left behind.
HOW TO INSTALL:
1. Download the file.
2. Extract the .zip file included in the download.
3. Locate:
Windows store/Xbox app: "...\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\packages\pmdg-aircraft-737 OR pmdg-aircraft-738\work\PanelState" folder.
Steam: "...\Microsoft Flight Simulator\LocalState\packages\pmdg-aircraft-737 OR pmdg-aircraft-738\work\PanelState"
NB: I do not recommended putting it in the PanelState folder found in the Community folder, as this can potentially cause issues when trying to modify this preset.
4. Drop the .sav and .fmc files there.
5. Restart the sim and select it as the default startup state in the FMC.
Confirmed compatibility with the -800 and -700. (probably works with the -600 and -900, haven't tested myself)
Happy flying! 🛫
NB: "OLDER VERSION" IS FOR THE -700 & -600 VARIANTS, "MAIN FILE" IS FOR THE -800 & -900!
Thanks for this preset, however this is only working partly for me.
The switches are set according your file but the COM's and MCP are not.
I've put the two files in the \Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\packages\pmdg-aircraft-738\work\PanelState folder and set it as startup state in the FMC.
Unfortunately after reloading the sim the COM's are not set to Unicom and/or 121.5 and MCP is different too.
I also noticed that the COM frequencies depends on where I spawn, so it differs every time.
I can't find any setting for this. Am I forgetting something???
1 years ago
hey, it doesn't seem to save com frequencies. mcp config should save though, what is it set to?
1 years ago
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bitrip
I cannot for the life of me find the LocalState folder, I use the steam version and I was looking at SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\MicrosoftFlightSimulator, where my main install is located, but there is no such folder as LocalState. even in the Appdata Roaming folder
2 years ago
interesting. try going to your community folder, and go back a few folders until you get to the msfs folder. is it the same?
2 years ago
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Shoebillstonk
Thank you so much!
2 years ago
WingmanLSZH
Its so good but we need it for the 738 now !!
2 years ago
it works on the -800;)
2 years ago
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Azula
As good as this looks, I cannot seem to find the "Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe" folder anywhere, even after a thorough search which took over 30 minutes. I had it with the Xbox gamepass, but with the steam version is it not a thing? Because I don't know where else to install it to as you said it's not recommended to install to the community folder. Other than that, looks like you did a great job!
2 years ago
yeah, it seems like it's different for steam users. i believe the "Microsoft Flight Simulator" folder is the equivalent, you can find it by simply going a few folders back from the community folder. if not, try looking in the "packages" folder for any folders that might be it
2 years ago
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Ayzrito
Can you please put the full file directory in the description? I cannot find the Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe folder even through searching in "This PC"
2 years ago
just go to your community folder and go a few folders back
2 years ago
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Iamasandwith
I installed it - I think it's great - but I have questions:
EDIT: I figured it out - I was not turning the battery on... 😊
2 years ago
I use this:
https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/27828855/boeing-737-700-checklist
It's not the *most* realistic checklist you can find out there, but I like it. (preferably want to avoid unnecessary pre-flight things that won't even make a difference in-game;))
2 years ago
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trking
I'm tryna figure out what's this gonna do?
2 years ago
As stated in the description, it improves the cold and dark state originally provided by PMDG.
2 years ago
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SpicyBGaming
This is much better, thanks for sharing!
2 years ago
slait
Thanks!
2 years ago
PUA687
Hello, placing the files in the indicated place causes the game to crash on launch. Do not work
2 years ago
Hm, try these articles:
https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360015893879
https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4406047820690
https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4406280399250
https://flightsimulator.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4406280653202
If that does not help, see this forum post for what to do next:
https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/procedure-to-solve-an-issue-step-by-step/489038
2 years ago
torskenn
Light_x02
Im unable to find the work folder I only see the config do I put them both in the config or where can I find the work profile
2 years ago
update found it was dumb enough was looking in community lol
2 years ago
al3handrito
al3handrito
For me, the directory was:
pmdg-aircraft-737\Config\PanelState
2 years ago
Yeah, that might actually work too. That’s not where the custom profiles are saved however, so you might face issues when trying to modify it.
2 years ago
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TheAmatuerPilot
Some information would be terrific 😊
2 years ago
It's my first time uploading something to fs.to, I added some information in the "short" description (no idea what that is honestly). I'll add it to the main description as well shortly.
2 years ago
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noooch