"Tomaflex" Takeoff Perf Calc now supports PMDG 737NG

[Guest acva076]

Hello everyone,I am proud announce that TOMAFLEX (Takeoff Performance Calculator) release v1.3g now supports the first series of Boeing PMDG 737NG -600 and -700 jetliners. Support for PMDG 737-800/-900 is anticipated to be incorporated on Dec 10, 2004.For more information and purchase, visit www.tomaflex.netBelow is a screenshot of the new release !!http://www.tomaflex.net/images/TOMAFLEX-Screenshot2.jpgFor those of you not familiar with Tomaflex - Tomaflex stands for "Takeoff Maximums and Flex Calculation." It is an independent stand-alone program designed to calculate maximum takeoff weights, flex (reduced) thrusts and v-speeds based on pilot's choice of aircraft-type, payload, fuel, engine-derate, flaps setting, runway length, airport elevation, ambient temperature, barometric pressure and winds. To do this, Tomaflex uses mathematical algorithms that have been experimentally determined through extensive data collection and analyses of takeoff performance under various airport and weather conditions in Microsoft FS2004. Commercial jetliners supported in Tomaflex are individually tested to derive aircraft-specific parameters which are then incorporated into the algorithm.Regards,Jana [email protected]http://www.tomaflex.net/images/Tomaflex-Em...-Text-small.jpg

[Guest captbulldog 2]

Whoa! Cool!Why is there an AIRBUS in the back?Also, I'll wait for the 800 support until I try it :)

[Guest Paragon]

Why no trial version for the PMDG?

[Guest frankathl]

"Why is there an AIRBUS in the back?"From browsing the Tomaflex site, it's clear the program was originally designed to aid the author in flying his favorite PSS airplanes, so I guess that explains it? Also note the use of the term FLEX, which you don't hear much of in the Boeing world.It looks like an interesting program, and I'm glad he's now including the PMDG 737NGBR,Frank

[Guest acva076]

Interesting replies....Yes, Tomaflex was initially designed to cater the buses, and hence the term Toma"FLEX". On popular demand, I have expanded to include Boeing as well. I guess if I were to rename the software to cater specifically for Boeing, I would have to call it "TomaRED" for reduced takeoff. However, I am working hard to establish the present trademark and hence, don't plan to change any names in the future.One of my immediate goals is certainly to change the background image to match chosen jetliners. I anticipate that in the next release.No pun intended. I enjoy flying the PMDGs as much as I enjoy PSS. In fact, I have to say the PMDGs are far superior in terms of accuracy and product quality.And yes... to enliven Boeing fans, I will certainly make PMDG 737-600 made available for the Trial Version.My ultimate goal is to expand Tomaflex horizontally so that simmers who fly Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, Fokker or MD etc.. can all use the same software to do all their takeoff performance calculations for MSFS.Best Regards,Jana Kankesanwww.tomaflex.net

[WAD3]

Well I like this it looks pretty good. I will probably hold off until the 800-900 are supported purely for financial reasons.Thanks

[Guest frankathl]

Hi Jana,This is a program I would certainly like to buy.Just one question: Do I understand correctly that you used real world performance data for the aircraft in question, then adapted the weights, speeds, etc after testing in FS2004?BR,FrankPS I agree you should keep Tomaflex. It sounds a lot better than Tomared! :-)

[Guest acva076]

>Just one question: Do I understand correctly that you used>real world performance data for the aircraft in question, then>adapted the weights, speeds, etc after testing in FS2004?Not really. All the data that are produced by Tomaflex is a reflection of takeoff performance tests I personally carried out in MS FS2004. Meaning, each one of the aircrafts incorporated in Tomaflex were individually tested in different configurations and weather conditions to derive computational formulaes that then output values that you see in the program. Since the PMDG series of 737s are accurate in their flight dynamics, the numbers I derived closely match that of the real AOMs. At no point were real AOMs used to make Tomaflex, except to compute V1 and V2 speeds.Because of this, Tomaflex is very accurate in depicting what the pilot will experience in MS FS2004, independent of how the aircraft performs in comparison to the real counterpart.Hope that clears things up.Jana Kankesanwww.tomaflex.net

[Guest frankathl]

Thanks, Jana, that's very clear.Good luck with the program!BR,Frank

[G7USL]

Hi,Do you intend to keep the product at the same price throughout the updates?All the best,Dave.'Three greens and soft landings'

[Guest speight]

I use the earlier freeware version of this for my busses and it certainly makes them perform better take-offs than using the fmc derived figures.If this thing can handle the pss busses, it should have a very easy time with the pmdg!

[Guest acva076]

>Hi,>Do you intend to keep the product at the same price throughout>the updates?Absolutely.... for $10.00 CAD, you are entitled for all updates which include every add-on aircraft incorporated in Tomaflex until the next version of MSFS.Take care,Jana Kankesanwww.tomaflex.net

[Donstim]

Do your takeoff performance tests include failing an engine at V1 (actually one second before V1) and then being able to either: (1)take off and reach an altitude of 35 feet by the end of the runway, or (2) reject the takeoff and stop by the end of the runway?In other words, will your Tomaflex program allow an FS pilot to comply with the real world requirements for the FS airplanes modeled?Thanks,Don S.

[Guest acva076]

>Do your takeoff performance tests include failing an engine>at V1 (actually one second before V1) and then being able to>either: (1)take off and reach an altitude of 35 feet by the>end of the runway, or (2) reject the takeoff and stop by the>end of the runway?Don,Good question. The answer is "yes" and "no". To rigorously test each individual aircraft to determine if the craft reaches V2 speed and 35ft by the end of the runway on one engine, or is able to stop in time, takes very long time and lots and lots of takeoff runs.These tests in real life, which incorporates determination of vmcg, vmca, vmu, vef, etc.... is the collective work of many engineers who perform these tests over months, if not years. I, for one, don't have that time. I have come up with a series of simple takeoff tests that can be collected fairly quickly and outputs very reliable results. Even with these simple tests, it can take long especially with PMDG series Boeings, because for each model, you have 5 different flaps settings and 3 different engine ratings. That is equivalent to doing takeoff performance calculations for fiften aircrafts. Having said all these, I have performed rejected takeoffs on a couple of crafts based on data output of Tomaflex, and am happy to say that they were all very successful. This is what I have heard from consumers who use Tomaflex as well.Best regards,Jana Kankesanwww.tomaflex.net

[Guest acva076]

Fellow simmers,I have now made PMDG Boeing 737-600 available in Tomaflex Free Trial Version. Enjoy !!For information, download of free trial and purchase, visit www.tomaflex.netRegards,Jana Kankesan