I currently have the 600/700 NG and am still getting familiar with all aspects of the flight envelope and FMC operation. But I understand there is no TCAS on it and also when it crashes, FS9 crashes with it. I've heard the 800/900 has fix for this specific type of crash I am experiencing and also that the 800 series has TCAS.If I instal the 800/900, will it destabilize anything in my 600/700 NG or change anything vital?Appreciate advice, thanks.Jonathan

It will change a varity of items ranging across the entire aircraft. Your cockpit will not be the same looking and your current VC will have the ability to click/set the switches. There is also a very LONG list of other added-updated-modified items found on the 800-900. You will not be dissapointed. I cannot guarantee you will have a fix for your particular sim crash issue and do not believe anyone else should tell you it will, certanly it MIGHT.Best Wishes,[h4]Randy J. Smith[/h4]http://www.rawbw.com/~bdoolin/shinault/Animation1.gifCaution! Not a real pilot, but do play one on TV ;-)AMD 64 3200+ | ASUS KV8 DELUXE | GFORCE 5700 ULTRA @535/1000 | Maxtor 6Y080M0 SATA 80 GIG | 512 DDR 400 | Windows Xp Pro | Windows Xp Pro 64 |

OK, thanks.I had heard from the Tech Support at PMDG that my type of crash was known within the 600 series and was fixed in the 800 upgrade so fingers crossed !Jonathan

Do the upgrade!! The 800/900 is a gem of a machine.All the earlier bugs seem to have disappeared and it flies like a dreamBen (EGSS)Ryanair VA

Thanks, Ben, sounds good. Later today I shall do this.JS

Hello people/simmers.My one question is this......can you buy the 800-900 NG Add-on in the shops or is it download only and if it is how much is it and where do i download it from..?Is it from PMDG's Webe site?Regards new simmer.Paul Teasdale

I think the 800NG is by online download only at this time.JS

Get it at PMDG's website at the DOWNLOAD button !JS

Many Thanks JsacksRegards Paul Teasdale

Hi JsacksI have just downloaded it and its the bees knees...Cheers for the advice guys.I have one silly question....When i flew a night in the 600-700 the cockpit night lighting was really pleasing to the eye (a nice orange glow over all the buttons/cockpit)but in the 800-900 it is not...it is as i am sure you are all aware just the buttons and the button surronds that light up white...is this correct or is there some way of turning it on?P.S I am not talking about in the virtual cockpit mode becuase i am aware of the globe light but the normal view.It is very dark when i fly with this now and its slightly straining my eyes after some time on here.Please dont tell me this is how it is.I love this add on to bits!..........The tcas is a great tool too.I have another question and this is it...what is the ACARS and what does it do/whats it for?Regards Paul Teasdale

The night lighting was changed because many customers regarded that yellow night lighting as a bit much. In fact though is was exactly like the real bird with full panel lighting on and I even have shots in flight looking just like that but as PMDG are customer pleasers they choose to go with a toned down lighting scheme. I believe it has accomplished what was desired.. ACARS does not exist on the NG so there is nothing to discuss YET ;-)Best Wishes,[h4]Randy J. Smith[/h4]http://www.rawbw.com/~bdoolin/shinault/Animation1.gifCaution! Not a real pilot, but do play one on TV ;-)AMD 64 3200+ | ASUS KV8 DELUXE | GFORCE 5700 ULTRA @535/1000 | Maxtor 6Y080M0 SATA 80 GIG | 512 DDR 400 | Windows Xp Pro | Windows Xp Pro 64 |

Thanks randy for your swift reply.This forum is the best...thankgod for the internet and forums with guys like you on hand to help newbies like me out..I am getting used to the new lighting now because i thought i may not have had something switched on...Once again and many thanxs!Regards. Paul Teasdale

Ya...I love these guys too!Dave