I admit I haven't follow PMDG forum in a long while, basically since I switched to FSX in April '08. I used to frequent this area back when I used FS9 and the PMDG 737NG, but since the FSX version has yet to arrive I haven't been following along.With that being said, there was a new aircraft released a few weeks ago called the L-39 from Lotussim. I haven't bought the product since that particular plane isn't my thing, however I was interested to see if PMDG may plan to develope for upcoming products a few of the features that they use. Namely a set of landing lights like what that package offers and animated rain effects for the VC which FSX lacks. I understand that the landing lights or their effect were developed by them, not so sure about the VC rain effects, however this is something I would love to see in upcoming PMDG products like the ATR and 737NG for FSX. The icing effects are also pretty neat also, but I think the newest release of the J41 is going to include those and hopefully any new products going forward.Here is a link to their site so you can take a look if you aren't already aware of the amazing lighting and rain effects that they have done;http://www.lotussim.com/features-general-raineffects.htmlhttp://www.lotussim.com/features-general-landinglights.htmlRegards,Sean C.

Ummm. Didn't read the post, but nice pic!Paul

Take a look at the end of this thread :- http://forums1.avsim.net/index.php?showtopic=256649And yes it does look brilliant, a bit of a handful to fly but I'm getting there :( John Ellison

Take a look at the end of this thread :- http://forums1.avsim.net/index.php?showtopic=256649And yes it does look brilliant, a bit of a handful to fly but I'm getting there :( John Ellison

Thanks. I read the end of that. I was hoping maybe they could get this in for 737 and ATR since the J41 is almost done I didn't expect it. It doesn't really matter to me if the J41 doesn't have it since I will not be a buyer of that aircraft. I was just thinking down the road that it would be nice for future releases or maybe even patches to existing releases.

ATR? What ATR?! I didn't know PMDG was planning one?

... and ATR since the J41 is almost done I didn't expect it.

ATR? What ATR?! I didn't know PMDG was planning one?

I was wrong. It's a Dash 8. I don't know why I was thinking ATR. Either way I am happy. Here's the post.http://forums1.avsim.net/index.php?showtopic=250459Regards,Sean

just to add my bit to the L-39 it was developed and made available by one person who took about 18 months to complete and not by " they " as was mentioned in the first thread. I recomended anyone who wants a great sim to purchase this aircraft since as mentioned the rain effects and ice condition are great for one person to develope this is an fantastic achievment to do so check out his web page if you got time