Cold and Dark Panel State for the PMDG 737-800 / BBJ2 / BCF & BDSF Freighters
This panel state switches off a few extra things on the overhead panel including the Voltmeter switches, Standby Power Switch, Air Bleed switches and Position lights.
The transponder is now automatically in Standby, and by default set to 2000.
All airframes will have 15% fuel remaining, and will have 0 passengers and 0 payload/cargo loaded.
The ground power unit is already in place waiting for you.
Installation Instructions:
Download and unzip the file, and depending on your version of MSFS 2020, follow the relevant path:
Steam directory:
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\pmdg-aircraft-738\work\PanelState
Microsoft Store directory:
C:\Users\[Username]\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalState\packages\pmdg-aircraft-738\work\PanelState
Drag and drop the "EMPTYCLDDRK.sav" file into this folder, you should see the default panel states in there already.
Launch MSFS 2020 and load into any 737-800 airframe, and do the following:
- Power the aircraft OR hold the MENU button on the FMC for 5 seconds, to switch the FMC on.
- Click PMDG SETUP
- Click STARTUP STATE
- Select "EMPTYCLDDRK" and click EXEC (this will load the correct panel state from now on)
- Click PANEL STATE LOAD
- Select "EMPTYCLDDRK" and click EXEC (You can now checkout the panel state and start flying!)
Feel free to change/modify this panel state to your liking!
Feedback and suggestions welcome! Enjoy!
22 days ago
thisilva2001
4 months ago
4 months ago
Nani11
Todrias
Hello, everything is fine, but why do the ENG 1 and ENG 2 hydraulic pumps show low pressure? How to fix it?
9 months ago
29 days ago
AttalZ
moHit0
Why is it that every time I enter the game, the brakes are in a release state?
2 years ago
Casper88888881
Why is it that every time I enter the game, the brakes are in a release state?
2 years ago
This should answer your question. https://aviation.stackexchange.com/a/19179
2 years ago
icecream
Casper88888881
whenever i load this state, the left mcdu doesn't work
2 years ago
Hold down menu button on the FMC
1 years ago
CBroado
ibbo1233
This is a really good mod. Is there any way that you could set the default passenger loading option as a jetway?
2 years ago
Thanks for the feedback!
Unfortunately there is no way to save the panel state so that jetways automatically connect themselves, as it is controlled by the simulator rather than PMDG.
I know the Fenix is capable of calling in the jetway by itself, but I believe that's something in their code that essentially "calls" for the jetway.
As far as I know, this is not yet possible to set/save in the PMDG. I can save it so that the entryway is set to "jetway", but you still need to manually call the jetway upon load in.
Let me know if you still want a file where it does state "jetway" rather than "stairs" under ground services.
2 years ago
ElectroxSoldier
Bomber404
Great, thx a lot!
Would it work with de -600 and -700?
2 years ago
Hey there! I don't own the 600, but I have a 700 version for this:
https://flightsim.to/file/38772/pmdg-737-700-empty-cold-dark-panel-state-no-payload-15-fuel-in-tanks
2 years ago
ElectroxSoldier
Gerardius
This is great! Are you able to make the stair truck go away this for cold and dark?
2 years ago
Sure thing! I'll set that up for you!
2 years ago
ElectroxSoldier
HeadyChicken288
ENG A & ENG B Hydraulic pumps should be ALWAYS ON .. it is their default position , if OFF - the solenoid is powered and may cause damage for them . Of course not in simulator but still 😊
2 years ago
That's interesting! I was wondering why they were on so I turned them off thinking I was doing the right thing 😅
I'll fix that now!
2 years ago
ElectroxSoldier
GodfatherCZ