0.00.116 PMDG 737
INTRODUCTION
NOVEMBER 2022 DO NOT DUPLICATE For Simulator Use Only
LIMITATIONS OF THE SIMULATOR
In the process of developing this highly sophisticated simulation, it
became apparent to us that many of the default functions are simply not
effective for use when producing a realistic simulation of a complex
airliner. As such, we have developed a simulation that to that largest
degree possible does not use any default functionality.
Systems that have been completely customized for realism and
functionality include:
• Autopilot Functions
• Engine Performance Model
• All Mechanical Subsystems
Limiting our dependence upon the simulator has allowed us to use this
very popular simulation platform as a worldwide operating environment
without being severely limited by the original design of the simulation.
Occasionally however, this means that we had to accept certain
limitations on our simulation in order to accomplish our goals.
The vast majority of limitations we have found will never be experienced
by most users. A few should be kept in mind however, as they are
essential and important to the simulation:
Time Acceleration Limit:
• Time Acceleration should be limited to 16x to ensure proper
autopilot function.
• Time Acceleration should be limited to 16x to ensure proper fuel
system function. (The mathematical iterations required for
damping and control law become prohibitive for most desktop
machines when run at speeds at greater than 16x, so we have
not tuned the autopilot or fuel system for operation at acceleration
rates faster than 16x.)
External Load/Fueling Programs:
• Do not use any non PMDG product to alter the aircraft.cfg file.
• Do not use any non PMDG product to alter the fuel load of the
airplane.
• Do not use any non PMDG product to alter the loading of the
airplane. (PMDG uses actual manufacturer data to model the
Cl/Cd, moment influence and drag models for our aircraft. Using
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