PMDG J41 Night lighting preview and other tid-bits...

[spotlope 0]

I am STOKED about a J41 from PMDG! You guys are the shizz when it comes to high-end airliner sims... applying that skill to a smaller commuter sounds like an excellent combo to me. Put me down for one of those whenever it rolls out of the hangar.

[ALEXEI 0]

Will the dash 8 be for fs2004? I hope your next project is the 777!Alexei

[Guest kirk7312]

The J41 is the technology testbed for the NG2.0, so you can imagine how incredible the NG2.0 is going to look- as well as the products that follow the NG2

I don't hate that J41 again. :(

[Guest Buzz313th]

I'm going on vacation on the 1st of July for 6 days. It would be incredible if we got to play with the J-41 before July.JB <----------- Crosses his fingers

[Guest tcable]

I'm going on vacation on the 1st of July for 6 days. It would be incredible if we got to play with the J-41 before July.JB <----------- Crosses his fingers

IMHO the majority of the RJ class available for FSX are toys. I was playing with the E170/190 last night and it just feels too easy. Plus the docs are woefully inadequate- on the lines of the WW2 POH from a fighter! If you've ever seen one, it's a pamphlet vs a manual, and almost a comic book at that.I'm really looking forward the 737NNG2.0 (new Next generation? and a mouthful) I'll be on one in November returning from OrlandoI can guess the following- no 2d panels. Which means no issues with wide vs std aspect displays, and probably the ability to boost performance a bit too, though I love the MD11 2d panels. It seems that I can never get the VC views quite right- between zoom and head position, I feel out of sorts. on a 25" monitor no less.I'd really like to see the Erj/E1709/E190 done the PMDG way along with a 777 or even a 787 now. The Dreamliner is getting awfully close to reality. I'm on E145's next week (UAL Express PVD-CHS and return- don't tell Rob!)

[AlexanderBarger 5]

Well I started using the VC's lately because to be ready for the J41 - I must say, that a Zoom Setting of 0.5 seems perfect for me on a 22" Widescreen Monitor @ 1680x1050When you keep the spacebar pressed you cann move your mouse and go to all viewspots you want. It is not too bad - I kind of like it :()

[Guest Buzz313th]

Well I started using the VC's lately because to be ready for the J41 - I must say, that a Zoom Setting of 0.5 seems perfect for me on a 22" Widescreen Monitor @ 1680x1050When you keep the spacebar pressed you cann move your mouse and go to all viewspots you want. It is not too bad - I kind of like it :()

Get a Track IR. Best money spent and you will start looking for addons that specifically have great VC's.JB

[Matheus 2]

Looks really beautifull, I'm not use to fly IFR using the VC, but for this one, for sure I'll give a try!I dont know if you are open for suggestions, as you are almost finishing the product, but will be really great to see a external fuel/route plan, something like the maddog2008 one. I found that really usefull.ThanksMatheus Barbosa

[aentwis 61]

IFR in a VC of the quality of the recent PMDG releases is a doddle! All the hours I have in the MD-11 are in the VC, in fact the 2D panel only ever appears when scrolling to the VC in FS9... I never use the 2D in FSX...WRT FSX... now I have actually got it installed and running, roll on the J41. Mouthwatering cockpit views... I don't care if hardly anyone flies the plane scheduled in real life these days... Time for a Jeremy Clarkson chorus of "SWEEEEET"Andrew

[#1-Stunna 0]

Looks nice. Dash 8? Which Variants? Majestic already has a great Dash 8 Q300. A PMDG A330/340 would be great though :)Anthony

[N8015X 0]

I have the Majestic Dash 8 q300 and lets just say it isn't even installed on my machine right now. I think PMDG would provide a great q300. I also know many would like to see the q400, but I am hoping they go with both the 300 and 400 because the 300 is widely used as well as the 400 and I think if PMDG made both, they would be the best out on the market. Personally I would rather the 300 but I think there are many others that would rather the 400.

[Guest BlueRidgeDx]

I have the Majestic Dash 8 q300 and lets just say it isn't even installed on my machine right now. I think PMDG would provide a great q300. I also know many would like to see the q400, but I am hoping they go with both the 300 and 400 because the 300 is widely used as well as the 400 and I think if PMDG made both, they would be the best out on the market. Personally I would rather the 300 but I think there are many others that would rather the 400.

I don't have anything against the Q300/Q400, but am I the only one who thinks that "stetch" models are ugly?I feel the same way about most other airframes. The DC-9-10 and -30 look much nicer than the -50 and -80. The 767-300 and -400 look really ungainly when compared to the 767-200. And the same goes for the 757-300.The only stetch that doesn't look out of place is the DC-8. I think the -60 and -70 series look fantastic.Nick

[SWDT 1]

I don't have anything against the Q300/Q400, but am I the only one who thinks that "stetch" models are ugly?I feel the same way about most other airframes. The DC-9-10 and -30 look much nicer than the -50 and -80. The 767-300 and -400 look really ungainly when compared to the 767-200. And the same goes for the 757-300.The only stetch that doesn't look out of place is the DC-8. I think the -60 and -70 series look fantastic.Nick

If anything I think the 100/200 are a little ugly, though thats only due to the fact I'm used to seeing the 300, I do agree with you on the 400 - don't like the tail or prop shape at all.

[Bonkster 1]

If anything I think the 100/200 are a little ugly, though thats only due to the fact I'm used to seeing the 300, I do agree with you on the 400 - don't like the tail or prop shape at all.

Gotta disagree with you on that :( .. the Q400 is one sexy turboprop! I'm crossing every finger and toe in hopes that they are doing the Q400 and not the early models!

[Fallap 4]

It's not DASH8, but CRASH8

I don't have anything against the Q300/Q400, but am I the only one who thinks that "stetch" models are ugly?I feel the same way about most other airframes. The DC-9-10 and -30 look much nicer than the -50 and -80. The 767-300 and -400 look really ungainly when compared to the 767-200. And the same goes for the 757-300.The only stetch that doesn't look out of place is the DC-8. I think the -60 and -70 series look fantastic.Nick

The Airbus 321 and Airbus 340-600 is a nice streched aircraft too :)