What about a Dornier 228 or 328 Jet/Prop as the next PMDG Express product?cheers, mads

Well I think the Dornier 328 and 328 jet are a bit to complex to fit in the Express line. These two have complex avionics and systems just like the 737ng serie.http://www.flightfactory-simulations.com/h...B_testpilot.jpg[a href=http://www.ifdg.net]--iFDG website!--[/a]

hmmm... maybe, but the 228 is not a complex aircraft.cheers, mads

The 228 is actually on the list of possibilities...VinPMDGwww.precisionmanuals.comhttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/devteam.jpg

Damm... I should have guessed in the Lottery today instead of 'guessing/suggesting' on an forthcoming PMDG Express plane:P But then on the other hand - an 800/900NG plus an Dornier 228 in an Express version... it's actully feels like a lottery win-win situation:D Thx Vin... cheers, mads

Dornier 228 would sound great, or what about a Jetstream 31/41 ?regards,Thomas

Well I too would like to see a J series but not as an express product! It helps that Robert flys this aircraft don't you think??[h4]Best Wishes,Randy J. Smithhttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/betaimg.jpg

I honestly would like to see PMDG's express products take on some of the GA planes. Could you imagine a PMDG Cessna 180? :9

Yes I would LOVE to have a cessna trainer BUT we are not talking about difficult aircraft to produce (as compared to the NG etc) so why do it *express*? One only needs to look at the pricing of a Carnaedo and the quality to see it better be done right (Cessna) ;-)[h4]Best Wishes,Randy J. Smithhttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/betaimg.jpg

Randy,I wasn't aware that a requirement for the express line was 'difficult' aircraft to reproduce, albiet with dumned down avionics. My thoughts were that the express line were planes that weren't like the NG(100000 switches and lights and knobs), but rather more fun types of planes that the average user can just jump into and fly. Thus my recommendation for a nice Cessna 180 :)

I didn't want to hijack this thread with my request for a J-41, but since you brought it up... ;)As you said, Capt. Randazzo flies them, and since they're slowly disappearing from the skies of the Atlantic coast, ;), I can't think of a more fitting tribute to the airframe than a detailed PMDG simulation. But, as you said, not as an 'express' product!Best Regards,Nick LandolfiBlue Ridge Dx

I would have to disagree Fred, if it's not fully modelled we can use whatever words we like to describe it! It just happens to be *express* in this case and I am not saying this in a negative way, it's just I am a stickler about all those little things that are not there. My point the express line are not fully modelled aircraft, but a cessna is not a terribly difficult aircraft to fully model right so why an express version? I don't know about you but there are plenty of cessna's to jump into for free and behave alot like the RW counterparts LIKE Real Air's model ;)[h4]Best Wishes,Randy J. Smithhttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/betaimg.jpg

Randy,I said this is a kind of (very) roundabout way, but now I will say it in a more direct fashion: where has it been stated that the express line of PMDG products are only dumned down(not in the negative way) airliner type planes? I contend that, until PMDG tells me otherwise, the express line of products could be GA type planes in addition to the airliner type planes.

"As we've mentioned, the PMDG EXPRESS product line will appeal to those pilots who want an airplane that includes PMDG's reknowned quality, while not requiring 250 pages of reading just to start the engines! So while we have not included the minute level of systems modeling that is included in the PMDG 737, all the major functions of the aircraft supported by the latent Microsoft Flight Simulator systems model are present, including the ability to turn on/off various items and even feather engines in flight if necessary!" I highlighted the areas ;) So before we get too far out of bounds here lol, there is a GREAT QUALITY of the B1900! Sure it's not 100% modelled but it flys wonderfully etc. What I would like to see IF a Cessna type is made is that PMDG go all the way, that's the key here, trust me the Express line of products is not in replicating every inch of all systems for the price they are offered for BUT you get an astounding model (B1900) IMO that is worth more than it is sold for. Please do not get me wrong here, I love the B1900 but desiring a 100% accurate (within MS limits of course) for a CESSNA is what I want...[h4]Best Wishes,Randy J. Smithhttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/betaimg.jpg

Randy,Precisely. I still don't see that the express line is limited to airliners ;) I honestly don't ever see the express line not being airliners, but at the same time I think that a Cessna type light aircraft would be great.