I believe PMDG have stated in the past that an accurate simulation of an airbus is not possibledue to the constraints in FSX.Ron

I know some people have said similar things, but are you sure it was PMDG, and are you sure they said "not possible," or was it just "difficult?"Lefteris Kalamaris of Flightsim Labs (and formerly of PMDG) seems to think it is possible. I certainly hope so.

Where did the thread on the 747 texture update go by the way? There was a guy offering his talent to enhance what may look a bit outdated.

In the absence of an official response one can only speculate, but Turbine777 expressed some well-considered thoughts in this topic.

...Where did the thread on the 747 texture update go by the way? There was a guy offering his talent to enhance what may look a bit outdated.

Im pretty sure that PMDG shot it down

In the absence of an official response one can only speculate, but Turbine777 expressed some well-considered thoughts in this topic.

True that is. The speculation actually is the concern I have. I think Turbine wrote some reasonable thoughts in that thread, but I think an official statement on a topic of interest (and there seemed to have been some) is better than a silent deletion. But, I went off topic so I have to apologize, guys.

Lefteris Kalamaris of Flightsim Labs (and formerly of PMDG) seems to think it is possible. I certainly hope so.

Count me in on the hopes. As they are releasing at least some updates, there's progress and I have no doubts that they aim for a well done release and avoid rushing things. But, is there any A330 to come? Would love to see that one.

I beleive it was a senior staff member who is still with PMDG who made this comment which I may be paraphrasing.Aslo, I belieive PMDG have a closerelationship with Boeing which probably makes it easier to get more detailed technical assistance.Airbus may not be as willing to share detailed info.Ron

I believe PMDG have stated in the past that an accurate simulation of an airbus is not possibledue to the constraints in FSX.Ron

Presumably this is due to the Airbus FBW system and the various protections and alternate law modes, or has someone already managed to simulate that using FSX?

I think nobody has aimed for it so far. So it's not a thing of the ability, but of the will and the corresponding business plan. If the market shows that you can sell less sophisticated birds in large numbers, the folks with the strong wish for more details don't count that much.An Airbus isn't a magical thing from a foreign planet and a sim community isn't a bunch of rw pilots having to keep their rating current, so I think the solution is located somewhere between the extremes. Sounds like a general rule. :mellow:Ron, I wasn't in doubt on your memory regarding the statement. I was just up to show how much it counts when one company says 'doesn't work' and another one just builds it.I think if FSL gets the framework running, other variants of an Airbus may come way sooner than expected. And all I've read so far shows that they are building a basis to work with. However, until a current Airbus reaches FSX, we may have to wait or hope for Aerosoft to enhance theirs to a nice state. It had it's market in the lite version too, we shouldn't forget about that.But I think the OP is looking for some more Boeing planes, right? 747 (new) and T7? It may not please all hearts and minds, but CS is on their 777 stuff and I doubt that it will have big downsides on the visuals.

PMDG never said they we're unable to code the Airbus FBW & Flight Laws. And I have been flying the Airsimmer A320 with full FBW and flight laws from Normal, Alt to Direct for 2 years now (on the basic and Advanced versions) So it would be no problem for PMDG or FSLABS to also pull it off for FSX.Regards

Airsimmer was aiming for FSX too if I'm correct. Are they still on it? Didn't hear much on progress over there.

Is still the plan along with the A330/340 for FSX, would be a shame if it didn't see the light of day but right now focus is on getting the Advanced A320 out for FS9. The Advanced version is all I fly now in FS9.Anyway, cant wait for the PMDG 777 to come out, I have a huge pile of 777 study documents and FCOMS, if it is the same quality as the NGX I cant imagine myself flying anything else, At least until a new 744 arrives!

Im pretty sure that PMDG shot it down

We do not have a great quality Airbus. Another Boeing? For Christ sake, please Stop! Our sim community is becoming sort-of wal-mart-ish...Soon, there will be more Walmarts than gas stations in the U.S.I believe we have enough Boeings; seriously enough. And, yes I love them; but I also believe someone out there should put everything they've got into a quality Airbus...Look at a mighty A330-300, 340-500, and A340-600..boy o boy...beautiful and powerful. That thing is beautiful !!! :(

For the record:1. An NGX quality heavy is coming - it's called the PMDG 777X.2. Any insinuations that a former member of PMDG is necessary for us to make a new 747 are 100% false. I think the NGX speaks for itself as far as the level of realism and quality we can achieve without that person.3. No one at PMDG has ever stated that an Airbus is impossible to make. To the contrary, the way we made the MD-11's LSAS and the NGX's CWS are effectively the root of a FBW system. The NGX's entire flight control system is really "fly by software" in the sense that we don't take direct joystick input from the system - we intercept and reprocess all of it, which is exactly what an Airbus's flight augmentation system does.

For the record:1. An NGX quality heavy is coming - it's called the PMDG 777X.

Cool! Really hope it includes the B-777-200LR Worldliner with the 3 optionl fuel tanks for a range of 9,395 nm!Say "yes" and I'll pre-pay the aircraff right now :Big Grin:Cheers,- jahman.

For the record:1. An NGX quality heavy is coming - it's called the PMDG 777X.2. Any insinuations that a former member of PMDG is necessary for us to make a new 747 are 100% false. I think the NGX speaks for itself as far as the level of realism and quality we can achieve without that person.3. No one at PMDG has ever stated that an Airbus is impossible to make. To the contrary, the way we made the MD-11's LSAS and the NGX's CWS are effectively the root of a FBW system. The NGX's entire flight control system is really "fly by software" in the sense that we don't take direct joystick input from the system - we intercept and reprocess all of it, which is exactly what an Airbus's flight augmentation system does.

You go Ryan ! Tell them the truth! So, you heard it guys...PMDG is more-than-capable and will do an Airbus Next. Now that's the spirit ! :( ... Can you imagine an PMDG AIRBUS ? The world will come to it's kneees. :(

2. Any insinuations that a former member of PMDG is necessary for us to make a new 747 are 100% false.

I couldn't read about any of those 'insinuations' in this tread, Ryan. Seems like you did though. :huh:Must admit, I would have loved to read something on the 747 texture update thread deletion. Tons of assumptions and speculations, but no official word. The stuff would have helped the old lady quite a bit in my eyes. So it's sad seeing it 'getting avoided' in a way. :sad:Johnny, I like the humour in your statement. :(