PMDG Express FAQ
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What is PMDG Express?
The PMDG Express line of products are aircraft simulations designed for users who aren't interested in an intensive "study-sim" like the mainline PMDG products. These aircraft have professionally crafted custom panels, VCs, sounds and flight dynamics without requiring the user to study for an airline pilot exam. They are "jump-in and go" airplanes that do not require complex FMC or overhead panel work to get up and running and flying on track.
Beechcraft 1900C and 1900D
The 1900 C and D are the currently availiable PMDG Express aircraft. See their product pages on the main PMDG site for details.
Is it possible to make the 1900D's VC as smooth as the 1900C's?
Unfortunately no. The 1900C acted as a preview of our custom smooth VC technology that appears in the 747-400 Queen of the Skies product. It would require reworking of the entire panel to give the technology to the older 1900D.
How do I import the 1900C and 1900D into Flight Simulator X?
1900C
Starting with a fresh install of the 1900C into FS9 (no liveries):
1. Copy the following full folders (this assumes you are in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games or wherever you have your FS9 and FSX install folders)
Flight Simulator 9\Aircraft\PMDG EXPRESS B1900C Flight Simulator 9\Aircraft\PMDG EXPRESS B1900C-Cargo Flight Simulator 9\Aircraft\PMDG EXPRESS B1900C-Freight
to
Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes
2. Copy the following files from the folder Flight Simulator 9\Effects
fx_beacon_pmdg_b1900.fx fx_navgre_pmdg1900.fx fx_navred_pmdg1900.fx fx_pmdg_1900ccabin.fx fx_pmdglogo1900.fx fx_strobe_pmdg1900.fx
to
Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Effects
3. Copy these files from Flight Simulator 9\Gauges\
PMDG_B1900C.gau Cessna208.gau
to
Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Gauges
4. Open up the aircraft.cfg file in each of the three PMDG EXPRESS B1900C folders within Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes
Find the [fltsim.0] and [fltsim.1] sections at the top of the file. Within each is a line that reads:
ui_manufacturer=Beechcraft-PMDG Express
Copy the three lines below and paste them over top of the above line in all three cfg’s, overwriting it.
ui_manufacturer=Beechcraft ui_typerole="Twin Engine TurboProp" ui_createdby="PMDG"
5. Start FSX and select one of the 1900C variants – the sim will give you a warning about unsigned gauges/modules – just click through it and tell it not to warn you again.
6. Go fly!
1900D
Starting with a fresh install of the 1900D into FS9 (no liveries):
1. Copy the following full folder (this assumes you are in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Games or wherever you have your FS9 and FSX install folders)
Flight Simulator 9\Aircraft\PMDG EXPRESS B1900D
to
Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes
2. Copy the following files from the folder
Flight Simulator 9\Effects
fx_beacon_pmdg_b1900.fx fx_navgre_pmdg1900.fx fx_navred_pmdg1900.fx fx_pmdglogo1900.fx fx_strobe_pmdg1900.fx fx_strobe_pmdgB1900.fx
to
Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Effects
3. Copy these files from Flight Simulator 9\Gauges\
PMDG_B1900_AP_FACE.gau PMDG_B1900_BEACON_LITE.gau PMDG_B1900_FLAP_GAUGE.gau PMDG_B1900_ICE_LITE.gau PMDG_B1900_L_FUEL.gau PMDG_B1900_LAND_LITE.gau PMDG_B1900_LOGO_LITE.gau PMDG_B1900_NAV_LITE.gau PMDG_B1900_PANEL_LITE.gau PMDG_B1900_R_FUEL.gau PMDG_B1900_RECOG_LITE.gau PMDG_B1900_STROBE.LITE.gau PMDG_B1900_TAXI_LITE.gau
to
Microsoft Flight Simulator X\Gauges
4. Open up the aircraft.cfg file in the PMDG EXPRESS B1900D folder within Microsoft Flight Simulator X\SimObjects\Airplanes
Find the [fltsim.0] [fltsim.1] and [fltsim.2] sections at the top of the file. Within each is a line that reads:
ui_manufacturer=Beechcraft-PMDG Express
Copy the three lines below and paste them over top of the above line in each fltsim section, overwriting it.
ui_manufacturer=Beechcraft ui_typerole="Twin Engine TurboProp" ui_createdby="PMDG"
5. Start FSX and select one of the 1900D variants – the sim will give you a warning or series of warnings about unsigned gauges/modules – just click through it and tell it not to warn you again.
6. Go fly!
