Post by Matthew King on Dec 9, 2018 18:44:01 GMT -5
Flight Simulator First Officer 737 Edition is a utility specifically coded to work with PMDG's legendary 737; in short, it adds a touch of realism while providing a copilot to share cockpit responsibilities. FSFO 737 does not require strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (i.e. scripts), reading lengthy manuals or precise speech. To that end, it can be as complex or simple as you want; for example, FSFO can complete the entire Pre Flight procedure, or only those functions you chose not to accomplish. Regardless, he will check every switch to ensure it's placed in the correct position. Just hit connect and fly with confidence that your First Officer is helping you fly this complicated aircraft.
Features:
Auto plays Flight Deck Announcements
• Welcome Aboard (message depends on weather conditions)
• Flight Attendants “Prepare for Takeoff”
• 10,000 ft chime
• We’ve reached our cruise altitude (message depends on turbulence)
• Descent Announcement
• Flight Attendants “Prepare for Landing”
• Welcome to our destination (message depends on weather conditions)
• Integrated Flows and Checklist
• Flows - When activated, the copilot will check each system to ensure its set correctly for a specific flight phase; if it's not set correctly, he will configure said system.
• Checklist - When called, the copilot will call the checklist item; if it's set correctly, he will proceed to the next item; if it's not, he will wait for the pilot to configure the system.
Speed Calls:
• Copilot calls Speed Alive
• Copilot calls 80 Knots on takeoff and 100, 80 and 60 Knots on landing
• Copilot calls V1
• Copilot calls Rotate
• Copilot calls V2
• Copilot calls “acceleration altitude”
• Vref monitoring (i.e. copilot will advise the captain when the airspeed falls below the imputed value on landing)
• Engine Callouts
• Calls “Engine 1 and 2 Started”
• Calls "Engine 1 and 2 Cutout"
• Calls “All Engines Stable”
Safety Checks:
• Before Takeoff - Copilot checks the flaps, trims and autobrakes; if they're incorrect, he will warn you
• After Takeoff - Copilot checks the landing gear and flaps; if they're incorrect, he will warn you
• Before Landing - Copilot checks the landing gear, flaps and spoilers; if they're incorrect, he will warn you
• Doors – Copilot will warn you anytime the engines are running and the main door is opened
Copilot Options:
• Manages Autopilot – Copilot can turn on/off Vnav, Lnav, A/T, and Master Autopilot
• Manages Gear – Copilot can raise/lower the gear at the designated times
• Manages Altimeters - Copilot can set altimeters based on flight parameters
• Speed Warns - If selected, Copilot will:
• Advice you when the Indicated Air Speeds (IAS) goes above 250 knots; if the aircraft is below 10,000 feet MSL.
• Advice you if your ground speed exceeds the knots established via the Profile screen, “GS Warn” option. The default is 30 knots
• Manages Lights - Copilot can turn on/off the landing and taxi lights at the appropriate altitudes
• Manages ILS - Copilot can tune the NAV1 & NAV2 frequencies and courses to setup for ILS approach
• Systems monitoring - Copilot can also callout flap changes, parking brake, landing and spoiler status. For example, if you retract the flaps from 10 to 5, the copilot will call “flaps 5.”
• Manages Center Tanks- Copilot will turn on/off the center fuel pumps when the fuel level falls above/below 1,000 lbs
Features:
Auto plays Flight Deck Announcements
• Welcome Aboard (message depends on weather conditions)
• Flight Attendants “Prepare for Takeoff”
• 10,000 ft chime
• We’ve reached our cruise altitude (message depends on turbulence)
• Descent Announcement
• Flight Attendants “Prepare for Landing”
• Welcome to our destination (message depends on weather conditions)
• Integrated Flows and Checklist
• Flows - When activated, the copilot will check each system to ensure its set correctly for a specific flight phase; if it's not set correctly, he will configure said system.
• Checklist - When called, the copilot will call the checklist item; if it's set correctly, he will proceed to the next item; if it's not, he will wait for the pilot to configure the system.
Speed Calls:
• Copilot calls Speed Alive
• Copilot calls 80 Knots on takeoff and 100, 80 and 60 Knots on landing
• Copilot calls V1
• Copilot calls Rotate
• Copilot calls V2
• Copilot calls “acceleration altitude”
• Vref monitoring (i.e. copilot will advise the captain when the airspeed falls below the imputed value on landing)
• Engine Callouts
• Calls “Engine 1 and 2 Started”
• Calls "Engine 1 and 2 Cutout"
• Calls “All Engines Stable”
Safety Checks:
• Before Takeoff - Copilot checks the flaps, trims and autobrakes; if they're incorrect, he will warn you
• After Takeoff - Copilot checks the landing gear and flaps; if they're incorrect, he will warn you
• Before Landing - Copilot checks the landing gear, flaps and spoilers; if they're incorrect, he will warn you
• Doors – Copilot will warn you anytime the engines are running and the main door is opened
Copilot Options:
• Manages Autopilot – Copilot can turn on/off Vnav, Lnav, A/T, and Master Autopilot
• Manages Gear – Copilot can raise/lower the gear at the designated times
• Manages Altimeters - Copilot can set altimeters based on flight parameters
• Speed Warns - If selected, Copilot will:
• Advice you when the Indicated Air Speeds (IAS) goes above 250 knots; if the aircraft is below 10,000 feet MSL.
• Advice you if your ground speed exceeds the knots established via the Profile screen, “GS Warn” option. The default is 30 knots
• Manages Lights - Copilot can turn on/off the landing and taxi lights at the appropriate altitudes
• Manages ILS - Copilot can tune the NAV1 & NAV2 frequencies and courses to setup for ILS approach
• Systems monitoring - Copilot can also callout flap changes, parking brake, landing and spoiler status. For example, if you retract the flaps from 10 to 5, the copilot will call “flaps 5.”
• Manages Center Tanks- Copilot will turn on/off the center fuel pumps when the fuel level falls above/below 1,000 lbs