Hi guys, hadn't PMDG told that other 737 variants will be released like an -ER or the BBJ. I wonder whether is still in developement cause I haven't heared anything about that for quite a time now. Has someone more information about this?!

I have not read the posting regarding this lately, but I think these are to follow soon after the SDK is released.

I hope so! Can't wait for the BBJ!

Meh.What's the difference between the BBJ "package" (or so to speak) and a repaint for the -800?

Edited February 15, 201214 yr by linux731

after the SDK is released.

That's a myth!

Meh.What's the difference between the BBJ "package" (or so to speak) and a repaint for the -800?

There are 3 BBJ variants, each based on a normal 737 with several modifications. The biggest of these is the aux tanks in the baggage hold, giving a lot more range. For example, I've seen a BBJ2 (-800) do KLAS-EGSS. Also the interior is completed by a different company to the owner's specifications, and they are quite luxurious inside. Also, things like HUGS and EFB were available on the BBJ before it was available on airline 737s due to FAA certification differences for airline equipment.BBJ1: 737-700 body (with -800's wings) BBJ2: 737-800 (with only 1 pair of overwing exits)BBJ3: 737-900 (I have never actually seen one, but they exist)Boeing also offers the 747-8 and 777 in VIP configurations through the BBJ division, but these are not called BBJs..

These are the ones I am waiting for. Hopefully soon!

Meh.What's the difference between the BBJ "package" (or so to speak) and a repaint for the -800?

Much increased range which accounts for more fuel tanks and hence a different fuel management system. Just to name one.

I hope BBJ / ER package will be released with SDK or SP1C like already announced once before.Gr,Senad

They will be released when they are ready and the will be ready when they are ready.

All right, thanks guys. I'm looking forward to the -ER variants for a bit of cross country flights.

Reading is difficult...

(Please note: If I fail to cover any specific topic that is of interest to you in this update- it means there is no new information since the last time I mentioned that topic... :( )

There are 3 BBJ variants, each based on a normal 737 with several modifications. The biggest of these is the aux tanks in the baggage hold, giving a lot more range. For example, I've seen a BBJ2 (-800) do KLAS-EGSS. Also the interior is completed by a different company to the owner's specifications, and they are quite luxurious inside. Also, things like HUGS and EFB were available on the BBJ before it was available on airline 737s due to FAA certification differences for airline equipment.BBJ1: 737-700 body (with -800's wings) BBJ2: 737-800 (with only 1 pair of overwing exits)BBJ3: 737-900 (I have never actually seen one, but they exist)Boeing also offers the 747-8 and 777 in VIP configurations through the BBJ division, but these are not called BBJs..

I don't see how the interior matters in FSX...

I don't see how the interior matters in FSX...

But I think the different weights will matter.

The interior won't matter in FSX. But weights will. The BBJ1 (and 737-700ER) has a max takeoff weight of 171,000 lbs. Also, BBJs weigh a lot more, empty, than normal 737s. I know of a couple BBJs (BBJ1s / -700 airframe) that weigh around 102,500 lbs without payload and fuel. Compare that to a normal 737-700 OEW of 84,000 to 89,000 lbs and MTOW of 154,500 lbs.(Truth be told... except for MTOW and Max Fuel, all the weights can be simulated in the current 737-700 by just loading the thing to achieve a desired ZFW. For example, if my "simulated" BBJ weighs 102,500 lbs and I'm pretending to carry a full load of 18 pax at 200 lbs each, I'd try for a ZFW in the FMC of 106,100 lbs. ...and I'd use whatever pax counts and cargo figures I'd need to get there... I don't care that PMDG's load configuration page in the FMC says 58 pax, as long as I get a ZFW of 106,100 lbs.)-Tony

Edited February 15, 201214 yr by Lseatflyr