0.00.78 PMDG 737
INTRODUCTION
NOVEMBER 2022 DO NOT DUPLICATE For Simulator Use Only
• <IRS OPTIONS: Full explanation on Page 82.
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• SET MSFS LOC CRS: When it comes to navigation data, MSFS
has an inherent weakness in that data related to ILS/LOC
stations is hard coded into the simulator and is not updated to
keep it current with the normal magnetic shift. The end result is
that the localizer final approach course in the MSFS world will
sometimes vary from the real world. Since many users are also
using real-world navigation charts, this can create some
confusion and can also create problems if the LOC course is not
correctly set to match the MSFS hard-coded information. (The
airplane cannot fly the localizer properly if the CRS knob is set
incorrectly.) To compensate for this, we recommend setting this
option to ON, and we will read the appropriate MSFS localizer
course and adjust the setting for you, thus saving you time and
frustration.
• REALISTIC AP ENGAGEMENT: This option can be used to
simplify the autopilot engagement process if desired. When set to
“Realistic Engagement” the autopilot will require that the airplane
is in a balanced trim condition prior to accepting a pilot command
to activate. Thus, if you are holding control input in place to
maintain the desired flight path, you would need to re-trim the
airplane until control force is no longer required to maintain the
desired flight path. Selecting “OFF” will simplify the engagement
logic for those who are just learning how to fly the simulator, thus
reducing your workload. If you notice the autopilot failing to take
control of the airplane when you press the AP button, refer back
to this paragraph as a refresher!
If you set the autopilot engagement limitations to REALISTIC,
then you must be within a small margin of “in trim” (no control
forces required to keep airplane on desired path), you cannot be
actively trimming, and the flight director should be nearly
centered. If you violate any of these conditions, the autopilot will
not engage.
• SHOW THRUST LEVER POS: When the airplane is being flown
using auto-throttles, the throttle position quickly gets out-of-sync
with the position of your joystick throttle. This can create an
uncomfortable change in thrust when you disconnect the auto-
throttle on approach or immediately prior to landing. In order to
eliminate the need for you to quickly adjust your throttles to avoid
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