Can I make a suggestion? I hope it is allowed, if not, you can delete the thread.Considering that the MD-11 is already made, have you guys thought about the cargo variant only MD-10? And the 717? Since there is a commonality of instruments on those planes... Would it be hard to make them? What about the MD-10? Have you guys thought about it? What would you need? Thanks, and keep up the good work PMDGRicardo dePaula

It's allowed but there's a lot on their plate right now really...

I'd love an MD95.

Extremely unlikely.

Loving FedEx and McDonnell Douglas (if it's not clear by itself...), i would love to see an MD-10 expansion...maybe in the future, but i think it cannot be done now with the busy schedule of PMDG.(I'm an old lover of FS9 so i have to accept my MD-11 as the last PMDG product; that's the illusion to see a decent MD10 for FS9 platform...that will reamain an illusion...)Cheers,

I wouldn't mind a 717 also.However really I would love it if PMDG did an MD-82/83.Although Ryan said that with the current offering of the Leonardo and CoolSky/Flight1 versions being available it would be highly unlikely that they would ever make an MD-80 package. Although I don't own either the Maddog version due to FPS concerns or the CoolSky version due to its dated VC graphics, I would love to have a PMDG version of this a/c. Maybe its because I live near KDFW and see a steady stream of AA MD-82/83's through out the day.In the end, even if PMDG said they would do a 717 or MD-80, I would imagine it would be a few years before we would see it since the NGX is still being worked on and the 777 and Dash-8 are planned, as well as a 747 update/upgrade.Sean Campbell

I wouldn't mind a 717 also.However really I would love it if PMDG did an MD-82/83.Although Ryan said that with the current offering of the Leonardo and CoolSky/Flight1 versions being available it would be highly unlikely that they would ever make an MD-80 package. Although I don't own either the Maddog version due to FPS concerns or the CoolSky version due to its dated VC graphics, I would love to have a PMDG version of this a/c. Maybe its because I live near KDFW and see a steady stream of AA MD-82/83's through out the day.In the end, even if PMDG said they would do a 717 or MD-80, I would imagine it would be a few years before we would see it since the NGX is still being worked on and the 777 and Dash-8 are planned, as well as a 747 update/upgrade.Sean Campbell

I can't understand the Maddog FPS problems that some users are experiencing.I use a 4-year old laptop, very bad in CPU, graphics, sound card and everything else. It's s**t respect the 90% systems of the people out there, but with the LSH i can afford 20FPS without any problem, heavy scenery, with online flying. (Example: flight of 3 days ago: LIMC (ISD Project) - LIRF (ISD Project), UTE europe, HDE2 for clouds and Ground Environment Pro, IVAO flight --> result: 20FPS most of the time, on TO and APP).I belive that people with i7/i5 CPU and good graphics can reach 3/4 times my FPS easily.The Leonardo one is something amazing, beyond also some of the PMDG features in their planes (shared cockpit, MEL, complete flight plan/loadsheet/INOP elements sheets with print, complete systems, WX, Terrain display, GPWS, various cockpits environment like PMS/Marconi or the FMS one).I think that a lot of lies work around about that plane. I understand the lack of VCs for the analog and the PMS versions, but that's doesn't hit the performances.The PMDG planes are something amazing, with high degree of simulation in your hands, but Leonardo keeps at the same level, i can confirm.Cheers,(My spec: LenovoR60, Intel Centrino Duo 1,80GHz , ATI X1400, XP 32-Bit SP3...need to change it fast, )

You can tweak the maddog configuration editor so that performance becomes better, there's quite a bit to get out of it really. The VC graphics arent that great, but every button work. Not that I care about the VC, I fly 2d, and the 2d is excellent

You can tweak the maddog configuration editor so that performance becomes better, there's quite a bit to get out of it really. The VC graphics arent that great, but every button work. Not that I care about the VC, I fly 2d, and the 2d is excellent

Exactly, there is a tab into the load manager to adjust the various update rates of the display, the EOAP and the FMS/Marconi...but i also want to add that is more a 2D aircraft than a VC aircraft. I will recommand you the Maddog if you are searching for no compromise in system, operations, procedures and realism, but a little sacrifice in VC...Cheers,

I'd really love to see a PMDG-fidelity Spruce Goose.-stefan

Extremely unlikely.

Ok, no problem :(. thanks for the answer.the only reason I suggested the MD-10 was because of the expansion packs you guys did for the 747. Like a cheap way of getting more income for the awesome PMDGAnyway, again,thanks for taking the time to answer my question.Ricardo de Paula

I'd second the 717 request. It's based on the MD-11 cockpit, though I'm sure trying to merge that with the systems of the MD-90 would be a bear. Going further down the path, I'd also concede to the point made in the other threads that creating a [insert aircraft here] would not be economically viable. The 717 really wasn't that popular among the airlines, unfortunately (as efficient as it is/was), and I doubt it would be among the simmers as well.

I'd really love to see a PMDG-fidelity Spruce Goose.

A BIG +1 for a H-4 Hercules!!!

I actually would love to see PMDG do a 717. Mainly because I really like the MD-11 flight deck, and the 717 essentially uses the same thing. Unfortunately, the MD-11 is too much plane for some smaller airports, where the 717 would fit well.I think Leonardo and Coolsky have both done a fine job with the MD-80, no need for anything further there. But the 717, even though it was not a terribly popular plane - which I think was largely due to its timing - would be a fun plane for someone to do.I understand - resources are limited, projects have to be prioritized, etc. Hopefully the 717 is one that PMDG or someone will consider down the road.

Since we're talking about new possibilities, PMDG could invest in a "vaccant" area of PMDG Aviation Market. I mean, they have the widebodies 747 and MD-11 for medium to long-range flights, short to medium-range flights with the narrowbody 737, short regional flights with the turboprops JS41, B1900C/D, so why not to fill the blank in their market that's the long regional legs with a regional jet, like the CRJ or E-Jets, or maybe work on business aviation with a LearJet, a Embraer Phenom or something simmilar. Keep in mind that the executive area of 'sim'aviation is vaccant, because, as far as I know, the only BJ we have now are Wilco Embraer Legacy and Cessna Citation. Just some ideas.