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PMDG is not involved with Desk Pilot. If you need support please contact me via avsim or email.
This manual was compiled for use only with Desk Pilot for Microsoft Flight Simulator X and PMDG Simulations 737 NGX
This manual is not to be used for training or familiarity with any aircraft.
This Manual is not assumed to provide operating procedures for use on any aircraft and is written for entertainment purposes.
Most of the UI features have been disabled to incorporate shared cockpit, those features will be added in a later version. (1.4.4 or 1.4.5)
Desk Pilot is external and uses a world class networking engine. For a very stable & reliable shared cockpit experience! Why look any further?
[SDK]
EnableDataBroadcast=1
LastPosvali d=l
[FMC)
LastPosLatLon:S3741.114450. 5
[IRS)
IRS_Qui ckAlign=l
IRS_UseLastPOS=l
[Pushback]
PushbackunitsFeet=l
Pushbackcommsrype=O
[useroptions]
PauseAtTOD=O
syncAltimeters=l
syncstbyAlti meters=O
showrhrustLeverPosi tion:l
showPi 1ots=l
servicesasedFai lures=l
TABforcoui nput=l
[Performanceoptions]
FPSl i mi t_PFD_EFIS_2D=15
FPSli mit _PFD_EFIS_VC=15
FPSli mi t_ND_MAP_2D=l5
FPSl i mit_ND_MAP_VC=l5
FPSl i mit_Engi ne_2D=15
FPSl i mit_Engine_VC=15
FPSl i mit_HUD_2D=15
FPSli mit_HUD_VC=15
showFODi splaysinVC=l
[sound]
PlaysoundsinExt vi ew=l
soundoevi ce=speakers (Realtek Hi gh Defi nition Audi o)
soundMastervolume=O. 50
soundGroupvalue.O=l. OO
soundGroupval ue. l=l. OO
soundGroupval ue. 2=1. 00
SoundGroupval ue. 3=1. 00
SoundGroupval ue.4=1. 00
soundGroupval ue. 5=1. 00
[Aircraft config]
Fixedconfi
You will receive another fsx notification after the client connects. DP Client Has Connected, Waiting For Shared Cockpit Activation.
After the other users flight simulator has loaded and their ngx has initialised you may press the Enable Shared Cockpit button, located on the servers user interface.
You will receive one more fsx notification after pressing the Enable Shared Cockpit button. DP: Shared Cockpit Enabled!
After the final notification has been received, shared cockpit operations will be enabled and ready for use. Have a good flight!
Here is two step by step guides, with screen shots. Captain & First Officer
Legend
Reference
Captain
First Officer
*INOP = Inoperable
Info
Pilot Flying
Overhead/FWD/AFT
Control Stand
Captains EFIS
Altitude Dial
Flaps Lever
APP
AT/ARM
CMD-A
Throttles *PF
CMD-B
Trim *PF
CWS-A
Battery Switch
CWS-B
Cab/Utility Switch
Landing Gear
Course CRS ( L )
Course CRS ( R )
Flight Director ( L )
Flight Director ( R )
Heading Dial
EEC Switches
IAS Dial
LNAV
LVL CHG
N1 Set Switch
N1 Button
Speed
VNAV
VOR LOC
VS *INOP
Packs ( L-R )
Panel LTS Brightness Dial
Pass Oxygen Switch
Pilot Probe Switches #DP Menu
Pressure Flt Alt & Land Alt *INOP
Pressure Mode ( Auto-Altn-Man )
Pressure Valve ( Open-Close )
Service Inter Phone Switch
Source ( All-1-Auto-All-2 ) Switch
Spoiler ( A-B )
Standby Power Switch
Trim Air Switch
Recirc Fan Switches
Runway Turn off Switches ( L-R )
Taxi Light Switch
VHF NAV ( Both-1-Normal-Both-2 )
Wheel Light Switch
Window Heat Switches
Wing Anti ice Switch
Wing Light Switch
Wiper Switch ( L )
Wiper Switch ( R )
Yaw Damper Switch
Flaps and landing gear are controlled by the first officer only. Although the captain can use them its best to let the first officer control them.
Note: Flaps are synced via the flap position indicator and not the flap lever. Flap position data is not sent until the flaps are set.
There is a big delay while using this method but its the only way provided by the SDK. But hey, it works.
The fmc is not synced between pilots there are many reasons to why but that's not to be covered here.
Any changes the captain makes to the fmc must be also done by the first officer as well.
When it comes to inputting the route it's best to setup a pre made co route file that you can send to each other.
Initial panel states must also be the same or major problems will arise!
Set your panel state to PMDG's cold and dark before attempting to share your cockpit!
Note: You may use or build a new cold & dark panel state, but it must be in a cold & dark state and you must share those changes with the other user.
Your custom panel state must also comply with the following:
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
Internal testing shows that while sharing cockpit's the aircraft's fuel becomes unsynchronised by -+200Lbs. Just to be safe, add extra fuel.+1000Lbs
It might be related to having a gremlin messing around with your fuel lines.. (^_^)
Note: The DPI(Desk Pilot Interface) Will solve this issue, you will be able to use external hardware via custom key assignments! And much more!
Altitude[Take Control]
Heading[Take Control]
Generator Switches[ON]
Parking Brake[TOGGLE]
IAS/MACH[Take Control]
Generator Switches[OFF]
Altitude[Take Control]
Auto Throttle[Take Control]
Heading[Take Control]
IAS/MACH[Take Control]
Vert Speed[Take Control] *INOP
Legend
Captain
First Officer
You may edit the "ServerSettings.ini" and "ClientSettings.ini" files located within the "Settings" folder respectively
Server
Info
Client
[Settings]
ServerPassword = "yourpswdhere"
Info
[Settings]
*Limit < 20
ServerIP = "192.168.1.101"
*IP Address
ServerPassword = "yourpswdhere"
*Password
[Misc]
ShowSplashScreen = true
[Misc]
*TrueFalse
ShowDebugBoxByDefault = 1
2 = Show
HideMcpButtons = false
[SharedCockpit]
CAP-FO
*TrueFalse
[SharedCockpit]
CaptainControlAltitude = false
*False-True
FirstOfficerControlAltitude = true
CaptainControlAutoThrottle = true
*TrueFalse
FirstOfficerControlAutoThrottle = false
CaptainControlAutoPilot = false
*False-True
FirstOfficerControlAutoPilot = true
CaptainControlLeftFD = true
*TrueFalse
FirstOfficerControlLeftFD = false
CaptainControlRightFD = false
*False-True
FirstOfficerControlRightFD = true
CaptainControlHeading = false
*False-True
FirstOfficerControlHeading = true
CaptainControlIAS = true
*TrueFalse
FirstOfficerControlIAS = false
CaptainControlLeftCourse = true
*TrueFalse
FirstOfficerControlLeftCourse = false
CaptainControlRightCourse = false
*False-True
FirstOfficerControlRightCourse = true
CaptainControlOverheadLeftHalf = true
*INOP
*TrueFalse
FirstOfficerControlOverheadLeftHalf=false
*INOP
CaptainControlOverheadRightHalf = false
*INOP
*False-True
FirstOfficerControlOverheadRightHalf=true
*INOP
Additional Features
1: Desk Pilot is a external application it can be used on a remote pc outside of the simulator!
This can be very beneficial to the user because this allows you to monitor/use Desk Pilot while running your simulator in full screen. This also free's up cpu usage on the main pc running the sim.
2: It works together with the default shared cockpit mode that ships with Microsoft Flight Simulator X for the inital cockpit connection. Which controls the altitude,brakes,position,throttles,speed,yokes of the aircraft.
This means you can use the default shared cockpit features like control transfer! If you press SHIFT+T you can transfer control of the aircraft to the other user. So *PF can become *PNF when ever you want!
3: Desk Pilot takes care of the rest externally by using a world class networking engine for stability & reliability!
4: Desk Pilot also uses a 3d engine so anything is possible!
For information on how to setup simconnect over a network, you can refer to this guide here. Steps 1-5