X-Plane 11 Newbie 3 minute tutorial : How to load a flight plan using FMS file in default FMC

[@toddjonathanbradshaw3945]

Thanks! Simple and short. Perfect for those starting out on learning how to get from one point to the other as a kind introduction to a more complicated matter.

[@matgs72]

Thank you so much for the tutorial I was struggling to set up my flight plan just from arrival and departure page and then just modifying legs page. That didn't work properly most of the time. Once I found the website and entered my info it worked first try! THANK YOU SO MUCH LAD!

[@the50plusgamer]

go to the steam app data folder then look for common folder then hit x plane folder.. then output .. look and you will see the fmc folder then just add file ... should be good to go guys

[@danishmaboi9037]

THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOO MUCH

[@polarisrider6969]

i cant find the fmc folder

[@iamgraham_]

@@polarisrider6969same

[@gamer53091]

try creating folder for me it worked@@polarisrider6969

[@tiffranball]

I have steam Xplane 11 and I can’t find the FMS folder

[@FaresFakhouri]

same problem

[@sunscreenman6965]

@@FaresFakhouri u need to create it yourself

[@Faze2184]

Yeah I have the same problem

[@TheMonkeNews]

@kamicj3522how

[@osmanbulut2144]

I have same problem

[@markathompson]

Thank you sir, straight to the point

[@jerodvel]

Thank you so much. Can you do a tutorial for auto pilot? lost on that one.

[@dcaviator7674]

autopilot on a 737 is easy my dude.

[@syn4121]

i think a 13 year old kid could be able to manage it easily,, just read what the buttons do its common sense

[@unknown_aviator]

Press vnav and cmd

[@ohnaw223]

@@syn4121 hey man everyone has different knowledge and levels along with different understanding speeds dont be harsh

[@KerboOnYT]

Nice and simple, thanks!

[@VRS7941]

Alright everything is working, thank you man

[@777XGang]

It was this simple the whole time...thanks lmao

[@pikachugames4141]

Where is the fmc file for xplane 11 i cant find it

[@ineedchristnow7556]

Thank you Sims, great work!

[@marcinnajman9979]

Thanks you are the best

[@jjraga]

is vnav also included in the fms file?

[@ItsKibet]

I live by LVZ waypoint.That is Wilke Barre PA!

[@omen-_.2312]

Mine says key not active what does that mean

[@nobudgetkalle]

Wow, great, thank you! So, no hassle with finding out SID´s and STAR`s?

[@youthworker62]

Top notch thank you sir

[@RamsDomain]

Legend.

[@aviationnj]

What if it doesn’t show any fms file because I tried many different FPLs and none show fms it’s all .pdf and .pln

[@SimsSmith]

How are you generating the fms file? Simbrief? It has to be a text file with .fms extension in order to show up in FMS

[@69buckleys]

Fantastic. Thankyou!

[@tfk_race8403]

does anyone else not have a fms plans folder?

[@the50plusgamer]

the map has been take away from the planner setup as it now cost to use ... but the plan will still work ...

[@jayjaytv2563]

God Bless you Sir

[@user-sc6yx7ge5f]

I don't see my fmc folder an I using steam version of x plane

[@CA-FE-C0-FF-EE-00]

create the folder with the exact name "FMC plans" (without ") :)

[@jackgoodman6976]

@@CA-FE-C0-FF-EE-00 I made one titled FMC plans in my output file in X-Plane but it is not showing up. Please help I’m confused.

[@apolleus1166]

@@jackgoodman6976 Its FMS plans, he must have accidently typed it.

[@pieterjacobs6709]

Wow, thank you. This helped soooo much. Thank you.

[@Hxv-e6f]

Thank youuu i never used to understand

[@pr1ckt]

i upload the fms files into a manually made FMS plans file. and when i go to the sim nothing shows up under co route list. please help

[@SimsSmith]

Quick check. 1) Have you created the "FMS plans" folder? For example "C:\X-Plane 11\Output\FMS plans" or in Steam it will be "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\X-Plane 11\Output\FMS plans" . 2) You are using default 737 and not ZIbo? If Zibo the procedure is a bit different 3) Loaded the aircraft with "Start with engine running" 4) Load to airport KSFO 5) Save this sample fms file in your "FMS Plans" folder github.com/Simssmith/public-share/blob/master/x-plane/fms/ASFOLAX.fms or here it is copy from "I" all the way to "-118.407114" into note pad and save it as ASFOLAX.fms . Remember windows by default will put a .txt extension in the file. Remove the extension and it should only be .fms I 1100 Version CYCLE 1703 ADEP KSFO ADES KLAX NUMENR 17 1 KSFO ADEP 13.000000 37.618806 -122.375417 11 SSTIK DRCT 8700.000000 37.678344 -122.361658 11 PORTE DRCT 21500.000000 37.489786 -122.474578 11 SUSEY DRCT 39000.000000 36.432464 -121.063331 11 EBAYE DRCT 39000.000000 35.868719 -120.260558 3 AVE DRCT 39000.000000 35.646978 -119.978606 11 DERBB DRCT 39000.000000 35.255900 -119.641447 11 REYES DRCT 26000.000000 34.658728 -119.134322 11 PIRUE DRCT 21800.000000 34.496753 -118.998342 3 FIM DRCT 18300.000000 34.356694 -118.881292 11 GINNA DRCT 15500.000000 34.222972 -118.832078 11 SYMON DRCT 14100.000000 34.165081 -118.810819 11 SADDE DRCT 11200.000000 34.038994 -118.764633 11 BAYST DRCT 9500.000000 34.029647 -118.663667 3 SMO DRCT 6000.000000 34.010244 -118.456717 11 JAVSI DRCT 2800.000000 34.028500 -118.277500 1 KLAX ADES 2600.000000 33.942506 -118.407114 6) Follow the exact procedure in the video and it worked for me just now using 11.50b14 version. If your AIRAC cycle is different there will be a warning but you can ignore it .

[@pr1ckt]

@@SimsSmith so sorry to bother you but i had it named FMC intead of FMS, thank you for the video though it saved me a lot :)

[@oksle8132]

@@pr1ckt lol i did the same mistake thank you for giving your feedback or i would had much longer time to notice my own mistake :P

[@MJayFarr]

Does this only work with Heavy aircraft? Is there an option for the G1000?

[@latinbishop1722]

My X-Plane 11 on the 737 don’t look like this on iOS how i change dest airport

[@samuels3558]

This is for X plane 11 not x plane 10

[@ohnaw223]

this is for xplane 11, requires a good computer. Xplane 10 is not that great and is quite outdated.

[@fired4570]

Life saver

[@maxwayy]

I don’t see my fms folder

[@SimsSmith]

Are you using Steam X-Plane 11?

[@maxwayy]

Sims Smith Sorry for the late reply but i got it thanks

[@mielubland]

@@SimsSmith yes

[@pailed]

Do you have to create the folder

[@pailed]

I can’t find it

[@penguinized5754]

how does this work on macos? i’ve done everything and put the fms file in the fmsplans folder and it doesn’t show on the fmc

[@hakko1985]

I do exactly the same steps but I can´t find any routes in the fmc when I look under co route lists. There are no routes listed although those files exist in the original folder.

[@unknown_aviator]

Same

[@asifabu2002]

Is any way to fix?

[@pratikbehere97]

thank you👍

[@ambo0517]

help theres no flightplan folder in my xplane

[@thiagopimienta7225]

Also works in xplane12?

[@thomashopkins8439]

where do i find the xplane output folder cant seem to find it .Thanks

[@m.vanevski6558]

thomas hopkins same I don’t know where to put it

[@sybedijkema8577]

You have to make 1 yourself

[@static1269]

I don't get the route menu button?

[@Mike.27]

it doesn't work on mac?

[@MaksimRodionov-k9g]

Thank u

[@druout1944]

does not work for x12 fyi; crashes the gsme on launch

[@lolDude19cool]

when i load up the flight plan x plane crashes

[@seff5677]

using a generated flight plan. We still have to input the landing runway in the fmc?

[@seff5677]

Edit. Yes we do and works very easily

[@SaudExplores]

I have xplane11 but I don’t know why I have only American 737 and no other liveries 😅😅😅

[@Sabin29s]

HOW can i see my airac cycle?

[@olliecole7163]

I dont have an FMS plans folder. Do I have to create one?

[@SimsSmith]

Where is your x-plane installed?

[@olliecole7163]

@@SimsSmith No worries. I managed to solve the problem. Thanks for the response though

[@Dan-cm9ow]

@@olliecole7163 Can you share what you did with the rest of us?

[@JustMeZero988]

Hi and thank you in advance. I followed the video and I have X-plane 11 on my D:Steam\Steam\Games\X-Plane 11\Output\FMS Plans\EGCCLEAL01.fms … But when I am in X-Plane 11 on the FMC and I click on FPLN then ROUTE MENU then CO ROUTE LIST …. the file EGCCLEAL01.fms isn't showing like it is showing yours (it is just blank and only showing in the window.... CO ROUTE LIST 1/1 load plan load plan ) So it isn't loading the EGCCLEAL01.fms into the window on the FMS??? HELP PLEASE. Thank You.

[@SimsSmith]

You might be using Zibo 737 not the default 737? The procedures are different for that aircraft.

[@JustMeZero988]

@@SimsSmith Hi Sims Smith. I have opened X-plane 11 and loaded the 737-800 (there was a 737-400 there as well as a few smaller planes so I don't know about any Zibo planes? I'm a bit of a novice at this but I am learning fast. So if you could explain it in laymans terms for me, thanks

[@hakko1985]

@@JustMeZero988 Hi, have you solved this problem? I have got exactly the same problem. Cant find anyone else having the same trouble.

[@ScottTurnerboy]

Doesn't seem to work on a MAC.

[@Thunderxzz]

Hey I’m new at this game, how do I setup VNAV/AP with this flight plan?

[@manju4650]

Thanks

[@toyotatrd]

please make a/p video

[@thomashopkins8439]

how do i get the xplane11 output folder.

[@SimsSmith]

Normally in Windows c:\X-Plane 11\Output\FMS plans

[@thomashopkins8439]

Got it now thanks

[@TristanGanterAviation]

I dont have an fms folder

[@thecyberbiscuit2]

Not all waypoints fit into fmc. Help?!

[@SimsSmith]

Correct see which version of AIRAC Cycle is being used. Way points are constantly added/deleted/updated every 3 months. I subscribe to navigraph.com to get latest to keep X-Plane and Simbrief in sync.

[@thecyberbiscuit2]

Im using x plane 11 demo with tht be why?

[@thecyberbiscuit2]

@@SimsSmith and can i not keep using the ones on simbrief instead of navigraph

[@SimsSmith]

@@thecyberbiscuit2 Simbrief support AIRAC version 1703. This version is free but I don't know how to install this in X-Plane demo without Navigraph. You can reach out FMS and Nav data experts in here forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/forums/forum/315-xp11-fms-and-nav-data/

[@Mr__Konte]

Than you 👍

[@Rhys.aviation.photography]

Did I have to make an Xplane fms folder in the output bit? There wasn’t one?

[@SimsSmith]

yes you have to make one

[@Rhys.aviation.photography]

@@SimsSmith thanks mate 🙌🏼

[@MrFish-yq6ll]

It works with the zibo 737-800X?

[@ohnaw223]

of course

[@easyJetP]

HOW I CAN SAVE IT PLSSSS???

[@unknown_aviator]

Will sid and star will be loaded or I have to do it manually I am using this but my plane doesn't descent or hold altitude it always climbs Pls help

[@ohnaw223]

?? Bro the flight planner doesnt fly for you you have to rely on ATC for the coordinates,, and know your own flight plan so that you can set the autopilot to hold vectors

[@DanielRlr]

Is it enough, if I import this into my FMC after creating the .fms file of Simbrief and then click on EXEC, or do I have to seperat under DEP / ARR again the RW, STARS. Choose SIDS, etc., if I have already selected them when creating the flight plan in Simbrief, ie the runway from the departure airport and the destination airport?

[@SimsSmith]

Follow the video exactly and it will work. Some minimum entry is required.

[@fadhil6243]

Does this include the runway ?

[@SimsSmith]

No, that needs to be done through "DEP/APPR" button manually.

[@jul1anuhd]

Than you :D

[@dyroenn]

It wont work for me, I already created the .fms file and created the folder and it wont work.... Can anyone help me? Edit:Im using toliss a321

[@SimsSmith]

For ToLiss A321 you have to create the flight plan in simbrief and it will auto import it for you. Search for it in KZbin.

[@alna2619]

i cant find the fms folder how can i find that works a

[@SimsSmith]

It is not there by default. Users needs to manually create it.

[@alna2619]

@@SimsSmith thx and how i think i have the demo xplane 11

[@lucashertig8030]

Mine says that it’s a pdf or a fpl. What do I do? There is no where to click that says fmc. Also where the heck is an FMC folder? I’m new to X plane and just want to make a cool flight in the simplest way.

[@SimsSmith]

*Steam users* . You may have to create the "Output\FMS Plans" folder manually. It should be in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\X-Plane 11\Output\FMS plans" or wherever you have selected your Steam root folder.

[@lucashertig8030]

Yeah I have no idea what your talking about.

[@ohnaw223]

@@lucashertig8030 you probably have a cracked/pirated version or the wrong game

[@iamhari7825]

Will it work in demo version

[@SimsSmith]

yes

[@paulellisuk]

I get no map when i create

[@jayblowfield6199]

Ugh this is getting so annoying , where do I find the fms folder to put the flight plan in

[@SimsSmith]

you have to create it manually. See video description.

[@jayblowfield6199]

Sims Smith thanks I found out after lol and great vid btw .

[@oreo3481]

when i go to load my flight plans when i choose the one i want it just doesnt work

[@1C3M4N2160]

same here, have been trying to figure it out for hours by now

[@1C3M4N2160]

lol, make sure it's named "FMS plans"; mine was named "FMS Plans", it was showing up but didn't load.

[@oreo3481]

Andrei ohhhhhhh I think my one is the same

[@oreo3481]

@@1C3M4N2160 i checked and my one is called FMS plans but still doesn't work :(

[@samuels3558]

Where the fms folder and how to make the folder?resources?or where?

[@SimsSmith]

See video description for the location.

[@samuels3558]

@@SimsSmith ok bro but im still confused but thank you for tutorial brow👌

[@samuels3558]

@@SimsSmith can this video work in zibo?

[@SimsSmith]

@@samuels3558 Zibo is a bit different. Here is the video for Zibo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpPWfYp-gZqKjtE

[@samuels3558]

@@SimsSmith thank you bro already subs

[@brownantoine9661]

I can't load co -route from ouput file. Can anyone help me ?

[@oksle8132]

make a file in output 'FMS plans' the name is FMS not FMC

[@FoXenthusiast42]

I don't have a fms plans folder

[@SimsSmith]

need to manually create it

[@FoXenthusiast42]

Sims Smith Okay

[@gustafabrahamsson4251]

What is airac cycle?

[@jude11117]

I have no idea having the same problem

[@gustafabrahamsson4251]

@@jude11117 yup still haven’t figured it out xd

[@jude11117]

@@gustafabrahamsson4251 1 year unlucky pal 😅

[@hey3184]

I didn't make it work

[@robloxtipshelper]

didn't work :(

[@Mac_Nicholson]

I dont see a FMS folder?

[@silkflights223]

same just make one

[@rafaelzisser2694]

It gets to a pdf document doesn't help

[@irishbigdan38]

Pilot Raffe you have to save it as an Xms format I believe

[@matthewwallbridge5479]

why do i just get a straight line

[@matthewwallbridge5479]

@@luis9778 English or nah

[@fabiochagas4183]

@@matthewwallbridge5479 vai se fude

[@kartingboi360]

im on mac so yeah.. :(

[@Jay-ox9uu]

nevermind

[@jameshau7408]

this keeps crashing my game. anyone else have this problem?

[@ricardocabeza784]

Same problem

[@ShahidKhan-uw2ix]

Turn down the music please, these type of tutorial need attention.

[@tech741]

i like men

[@Ciprian08]

I don't have the folder in output. What can I do?

[@burnchicken5734]

when i load the flight plan it puts not in database

[@Jay-ox9uu]

i cant find the fms plane folder

[@vincetriel2706]

same

[@funtimefreddyreis7087]

my xplane 11 dont have fms folder i downloaded from steam please help me

[@SimsSmith]

see video description on where you have to create a folder.

[@funtimefreddyreis7087]

@@SimsSmith ok thx it worked

[@TheMetalKid]

i dont have a fms plans folder