737Type and MS FS2002

[RideTheWind]

I've all of the files, the panel is a .zip and is 6 megs, there are a couple other files that you need but they're smaller.

It's a very nice panel/aircraft combo, the main panel is done but the overhead only has a working fuel and APU panel, the rest was still in the works.

Let me know how to get them to you.

 

[RideTheWind]

http://tinmouse.org/screenshots.html is up and running again.

 

[milflyboy]

Just wanted to thank everybody who has been helpfull. I bought FS2004 instead of FS2002 and downloaded the files and I must say the outcome is pretty cool.
I am pretty sure that I have saved valuable time in the real sim by playing around with the flight director and the auto pilot flying the different approaches into Memphis Intl.
Does the real auto pilot really suck like the one in FS2004? I haven't seen S turning like that since I went through pilot training

 

[Swerpipe]

Autopilot

It's all a matter of perspective. When I got my type rating (Wow, 3 years ago!) I was a Captain on Metroliner. The Metro has no autopilot, fms or flight director. Consequently, the workload on the Metro is a lot higher than the workload on the 737. The Metro has really stiff controls and is a handful. So one pilot must always be flying while the other one is monitoring and performing all the other functions. Going from that to an airplane with a flight director, autopilot and control wheel steering was like going from the dark ages to the renaissance. The airplane seemed so much easier to fly than the Metro. The aupilot was just awesome. The other folks in the class couldn't say enough negative things about it. Some went so far as to drive 10 hours to go to the -300 sim. So like you see, it's all a matter of perspective. If you fly a Metro you'll love it, if you fly a -700 you'll hate it.

When you fly the autopilot (on FS2004) put the aircraft on an intercept angle and then click heading button off with the VOR/LOC on. It should work correctly now. That is the only difference between the real autopilot and FS2004. On the FS9 version the heading mode fights with the VOR/LOC mode. Another way of doing it is to line up your heading with the localizer and then turn the heading off and the VOR/LOC on.

Good luck with the type and SWA. I'm still waiting for the opportunity to interview. Don't sweat the type. Just study and enjoy the ride. If you're going to HPA congratulations. It's an awesome place.

 

[milflyboy]

I will try your technique. So far I have found that flying it manually until established dead on was the best approach.

Thanks !!

Isn't FS9 and FS2004 the same?

What do you mean by "drive 10 hours to go to the -300 sim"? Isn't is located in Dallas?

 

[Swerpipe]

Depends on your class size

Milflyboy,

I was talking about flying the approach on AP. If you are manual then my technique dosn't matter. On the sim they want you manual before intercepting anyway so you are doing it right. Another thing, the control wheel steering works beautifully in the real sim. When you turn the AP on with no mode selected you are in CWS. When you push the column forward it'll trim itself and you'll hear the trim wheel turning, it's sweet, then it holds pitch.

About driving for the sim, it depends how big is your class. My class had about 20 people. There are not enough simulators for that. So, some may end up driving to Houston for additional sims.

 

[milflyboy]

Interesting. So they did this to avoid the -200 sim? I have heard that you get sims depending on when you paid your deposit. How far in advance do you think it is needed in order to get the -300 in Dallas? I paid mine early October for a February class date.
Is there a difference in what they put on your ATPL?

 

[Swerpipe]

It's hard to predict

Me and my sim partner were the first two to sign up. We only cared about the sim time and I'd rather stay in Dallas. So, we asked for and got the -200 sim at noon. If you want the -300 sim you'll probably get it. Not everybody wanted to drive to Houston. I really would care more about the sim time than whether or not it's a -300. My sim partner was a F-18 driver and he didn't care either. Don't sweat the -200. It seemed that the guys that were flying already the 737 were the ones that cared.

 

[snoopy_1]

Sounds like something is wrong with your setup, are you using the plane and new airfile from www.tinmouse.org? The autopilot will not work correctly with any other plane, have to use theirs. I've never had a problem with it tracking a course.

Working fine here for me going into O'hare
http://forums.avsim.net/dcboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=147&topic_id=182313&mesg_id=182313&page=2

As far as the real sim, your copilot will be setting your flight director and autopilot on your command, you won't need to touch it, the -200 is not hard to fly at all.
Since you've practiced with the tinmouse panel and know how it works you should have no problems.

 

[milflyboy]

Swerpipe, I didn't realize the -300 sim wasn't located in Dallas. If that is the case I will stick to the -200 also. I guess the auto throttle is what people are wanting and since I have never flown with one I am probably not going to miss it.

Snoopy 1, The auto pilot tracks fine on course if you place it on course. The S turning happens if you put it on an intercept heading and then let it intercepts by itself.
I have also noticed sometimes when using heading track it will initially turn the wrong way, but then correct itself.
The flight director works perfect and is way ahead of the autopilot.

I am using b732.041019.air.ffx2.fs2004.zip from Tinmouse.org

 

[snoopy_1]

I used the -200 sim at Simuflite DFW while at Higher Power back in Nov '03, I'm pretty sure there was a -300 at FSI or Alteon (whatever they're calling it now) in Dallas back than.