Come PMDG, have a sale going soon please

They offer no sales, so don't hold your breath, Gerry.

Best bet is likely to wait for a retailer to have the boxed version in sale.

Best bet is likely to wait for a retailer to have the boxed version in sale.

Sorted http://www.play.com/Search.html?searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0&searchstring=McDonnell+Douglas+MD-11

I really didn't know just how much automation is in the MD11 compared to, say, the 737 and it's actually a bit more like an Airbus to fly. For example, when starting the engines the packs automatically shut off and come back on line when you've done, there is a massively more comprehensive crew alerting system than in a 737 and the auto flight system is way more advanced. Plus for me the biggest surprise was how the MD manages speed control for you all the way down the descent to final, something you'd not trust VNAV in a 737 to do for you..

The name Ruud Bakker was mentioned in this thread and in case you didn't know it, it's a reference to the captain in an ITVV video where they fly a Martinair MD11 from Schiphol to Mallorca. All the ITVV videos are simply excellent, I have almost every one of them, and I highly encourage you to get it: http://www.itvv.com/.../mpmd11dvd.htmlWhen it comes to judging whether an add-on is expensive or not, I always compare the price to the number of hours I've used it, ie value. I paid a lot for the MD11 (bought the fs9 fsx combo packet but have never even installed it in FSX...) but given the amount of hours I've flown with it, it's GREAT VALUE. Lots of ambience in the cockpit due to the sound/great night lighting and a new way of doing things.

Edited January 9, 201214 yr by Krister

However I am eyeing their 747 for a new long hauler, bt havnt qujte commited to it yet, but unfortunately the md is definetly out of the question due to the high price tag.

Whether I'd recommend the MD11 or the 747 depends on what kind of sim user you are. Certainly despite the 747 being an old software, it still has enough systems complexity to keep you occupied and in awe. But the PMDG MD11 is systems wise on another level than the 747 and also has a lot more feel to it than the queen. I love flying the 747, especially since I have the CPFlight hardware MCP and EFIS that is compatible with it, but I'm much more sucked into the MD11 simulation. Also, in the cockpit the 747 is basically just a bigger version of the 737 or the 767. What I mean is that if you can fly the PMDG737 or LevelD767, you are up and running in a very short time with the 747. Whether that is bad or good is up to you, but to me the MD11 is refreshingly different.

HelloI don't have the PMDG version, but the free (by Overland )model ,fitted with the excelllant Alain Capt freeware panel.(some complexity ,but nothingto brain swagglingy difficult) Its great and I use it regularly.Andy

the excelllant Alain Capt freeware panel

Thanks for bringing back my memories, Andy! :angel:I once loved that panel. I used it merged with also freeware iFDG MD-11's. That was a lot of fun!But even earlier I used Alain's full MD-11 package (with the Swissair Asia livery!) for FS98. It was my first 'complex' FS airliner...

Thanks for bringing back my memories, Andy! :angel:I once loved that panel. I used it merged with also freeware iFDG MD-11's. That was a lot of fun!But even earlier I used Alain's full MD-11 package (with the Swissair Asia livery!) for FS98. It was my first 'complex' FS airliner...

Your welcome RafalI am sure this query about the MD11 has come up before ,I am sure I mentioned using the AlainCapt panel before ,and i am equally sure I remember you replying , mentioning that you had used it in FS98.Pity that Alain seems to have disappeared from the FS scene.All that effort into a freeware panel was a truly amazing feat.PS Never could work out the wind indicator though ,spent many happy hours trying to figure it out whilst in flight but never managed it, I ended up importing another wind direction and speed indicator from another plane.That is a minor ,VERY minor niggle though.PS Cant beat that wonderful cabin music on taxiing ,somewhat cheesy ,but I actually got to like it after a while.HAPPY DAYS indeed.cheers Andy :( :(

Edited January 9, 201214 yr by HoratioWondersocks

I am sure this query about the MD11 has come up before ,I am sure I mentioned using the AlainCapt panel before ,and i am equally sure I remember you replying, mentioning that you had used it in FS98.

WOW, Andy now that makes me think.... A de ja vu or memory dementia eating me slowly from my feet up?

Pity that Alain seems to have disappeared from the FS scene.

Looks like he's more into outer space now, lol... http://www.acsoft.ch.../nouvelles.htmlBut his MD-11 is still available! http://www.acsoft.ch...md11-panel.html

Cant beat that wonderful cabin music on taxiing

True, true! And the sweet flight attendant... :Smug:Thanks again for the memory journey.And back to PMDG MD-11 - sorry guys for the OT.PS I hate this Edited by new stuff (see down these words)... :(

Edited January 9, 201214 yr by Rafal

PS I hate this Edited by new stuff (see down these words)... :(

Yes the edited thing is rather odd isn't it? We can edit our own posts, but nobody elses'. Logically, therefore, it will be Rafal who edits Rafal's posts. And not Vlad the Impaler for example. Or i suppose it could be a Mod?The Alain Capt freeware MD-11 panels were great for their time and Alain was always gracious in answering stupid questions from me :-)

Alain was always gracious in answering stupid questions from me

Lol, I've never ever dared to ask him a question!Now looks like I was even more stupid. Gavin B, where's your Edited by?BTW Can you make a post built of Edited by only?

Edited January 9, 201214 yr by Rafal

After all these years,looking back at ACS Md11 panel (which I used with iFDG's MD11) it's still a piece of art! (I wonder where's iFDG now)I go to some other forums and found out that sometimes mod or admin edit user's post because of bad words or contents inside. And then the user start asking "who the hell edited my post" :(