Customizing Your Flight: Adjusting Default Fuel Levels In The Pmdg 737

The PMDG 737 is a popular flight simulator, and users often want to change the default fuel level. The default fuel level is set at 50%, which can be a lot for shorter flights. While there is no built-in option to change the default fuel level, users have found a workaround by creating a custom panel state. This involves saving the panel state with the desired fuel level and loading that state whenever you want to return to that fuel level. This method also allows users to save other settings, such as hydraulics, engine oil, payload, and aircraft configuration. Some users have also suggested checking fuel pump settings and ensuring that the correct aircraft is selected to avoid issues with fuel configuration.

How to change the default fuel level in PMDG 737 to a set minimum

To change the default fuel level in PMDG 737 to a set minimum, you can follow these steps:

• Load the aircraft into the desired state, such as cold and dark or powered, and set the fuel to your desired minimum amount.
• Save the panel state with the amount of fuel you want.
• Make this saved panel state your default panel state, so it loads automatically every time.

This method allows you to set a minimum fuel level as your default, eliminating the need to adjust the fuel level each time you load the aircraft.

It is important to note that the panel state includes various other configurations, such as hydraulics, engine oil, payload, aircraft configuration, and more. Therefore, when you load the saved panel state, it will also load these additional settings along with the fuel level.

Additionally, some users have suggested creating a custom panel state named "last turn" and overwriting it at the end of each flight. This approach ensures that the aircraft's state is saved, including the fuel level, allowing for a seamless transition to the next leg of your journey.

How to save a custom panel state with a desired fuel level

To save a custom panel state with a desired fuel level, you must first load the aircraft into the desired state (cold and dark, powered, etc.). Once the aircraft is in the desired state, adjust the fuel level to your preferred amount. After setting the fuel level, save the panel state. This will allow you to load that specific panel state whenever you want to return to that fuel level. You can also make this saved panel state your default, so that it loads automatically each time.

It is important to note that the panel state applies to all aircraft, so you may want to name the saved state with the aircraft registration to ensure clarity when loading it in the future. Additionally, if you are experiencing issues with saving panel states, it may be due to corrupted panel states or conflicting mods/add-ons. In this case, you can try deleting and rebuilding the panel state or uninstalling and reinstalling any mods/add-ons that may be causing the issue.

How to load a custom panel state with a desired fuel level

To load a custom panel state with a desired fuel level for the PMDG 737, you will need to create a custom panel state. This can be done by following the steps outlined below:

• Load the aircraft into the desired state (cold and dark, powered, etc.):
• Set the fuel to your desired level.
• Save the panel state with a name of your choice (e.g. "Last Turn").
• Load this saved panel state whenever you want to return to that fuel level.

It is important to note that the panel state will apply to all aircraft, so if you load a specific state for one aircraft, it will apply to all others as well. Additionally, make sure to delete any corrupted panel states and create a new one from the default states that came with the airplane.

By following these steps, you can set a custom panel state with your desired fuel level for the PMDG 737.

How to change the default fuel level in PMDG 737 without exiting P3D first

To change the default fuel level in PMDG 737 without exiting P3D first, you can try the following methods:

Method 1:

• Ensure that you do not have the NGX as your default flight.
• Load the NGX after P3D is ready to fly from the gate and select the scenario.
• After the NGX loads and initializes, select the NGX_DEFAULT panel state. This should be the normal startup state of the airplane with engines running.
• Refer to the Introduction on page 65 to learn how to select panel states.

Method 2:

• Create a custom panel state.
• Name it something unique, such as "Last Turn."
• Each time you shut down the plane, save the panel state with that name and overwrite the old file.
• When starting a new flight, load this custom panel state.

Method 3:

• Make sure you are making fuel changes through the FMC.
• Do not load a new panel state mid-flight.

If you are still experiencing issues with the fuel levels in PMDG 737, it is recommended to restart P3D completely and then restart from the start splash page, selecting your desired aircraft without loading any default aircraft first.

How to change the default fuel level in PMDG 737 by deleting registration.ini files

To change the default fuel level in PMDG 737, you can try deleting the registration.ini files. These files are located in the aircraft folder and are specific to each aircraft registration.

First, locate the registration.ini files for the PMDG 737 aircraft you are using. These files are typically found in the aircraft folder within the PMDG 737 installation directory. You can also find them in the Community folder for custom liveries.

Before deleting these files, it is recommended to back up the files or the entire folder to a separate location. This will allow you to restore the original settings if needed.

Once you have located the registration.ini files, you can delete them. When you restart the PMDG 737 simulation, new registration.ini files will be generated with default settings.

Another method to change the default fuel level is to create a custom panel state. Load the aircraft into the desired state (cold and dark, powered, etc.), set the fuel level to your preferred amount, and then save the panel state. You can then load this panel state whenever you want to return to that specific fuel level.

Additionally, you can make this custom panel state the default, so it automatically loads each time you start the simulation. This way, you won't need to adjust the fuel level every time.

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