PMDG 737 - Error Message after Loading

[Big Vern]

I've been using the PMDG 737-700 (2D cockpit version) for my first flights in FSP. I've noticed after using the FSP loader a PMDG
message across the top of the screen that there is a "CG error" (whatever that is) and the plane is unflyable. However as I've successfully
taken off, flown and landed that is obviously not the case. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem, the likely cause and
possible solution.

I'm loading the plane as a 737-700 in the FSP menu and it is not overweight.

[Tord Hoppe]

Vern, take a look at my post: http://www.fspassengers.com/forum/showth...p?tid=4591
It may have something to do with what you experienced?

[Big Vern]

Could be a conflict, though previously I have used the default FS payload editor with the PMDG 737 and not had this error generated.

[SWAFO]

I occasionally get the same notice, however I think it's a problem with the PMDG program, more than with FSP. FSP might help bring it
along, but you'd get the same notice if you put lots of weight in the front of the aircraft with the PMDG Load Editor program. I created my
own file for the PMDG -700 that is based on my airlines operation, and haven't gotten the CG notice yet. I'll try uploading it to the
Download site, or sending it to you if you'd like. Let me know.

By the way; CG is center of gravity. It's a very important number in determining if the aircraft will fly smoothly (or even at all). I don't quite
understand from your post if you didn't know about Center of Gravity, or if you didn't know about the error, or both. If you'd like a more
detailed explanation of CG, let me know. I'd be happy to give you one.

[Big Vern]

I guessed what CG meant after the last message came up and I can appreciate the necessity of ensuring the arcraft is neither tail or
nose heavy

I think it could be because FSP is not fully loading the wing tanks before placing fuel in the centre tank. I will have to do a bit more testing
as I don't recollect the message appearing when I took off with 100% fuel. As soon as I can "afford" to buy in game one of the other
aircraft with load editors, either the LDS-767 or PSS A330, I'll see if that generates any messages.

The aircraft lifts off and handles fine so as you say it is probably the PMDG programme being a bit fussy.

[DanSteph]

SWAFO uploaded a payload model corrected, see the payload model in "more download"


Dan

[Big Vern]

Got it - thanks.

[SWAFO]

Like I said, I've had this error a few times, but it never actually DID anything. I never experienced an out of balance situation, so I'm not
sure why this message is there. It could be that the CG is just slightly (I mean hundredths of degrees) off. Not sure.