15MAR13 - Let the Previews Begin!

[MELKOR 5]

I was a pilot of the PMDG Fly! 777, and have a sneaking suspicion that this version might be somewhat more comprehensive. =)

 

Thanks Rob for the update, and thanks to the broader team for all the hard work, every product PMDG has released has been of the highest quality!

 

Best regards, and I look forward to what the future will bring to our favorite hobby!

 

- Bill

 

[Mean Aerodynamic Chord 269]

Fantastic update! Can't wait!!

 

By the way, Robert, when will it be released?

 

[Chris Crawford 49]

Can't say I've been this excited in a long time! Looking forward to the release! 

[jetsflier 87]

I know this has probably been asked, but why the -200LR as the base? It's the least used of them all, so I'm not really understanding why it didn't start with the -200ER, which I believe is the most used.

 

Will the -200ER/-300ER be one pack, two, or will the -200ER be free and the -300ER be a pack like you said? Either way, awesome updates and since performance is "supposed" to be better I might have to buy it.

[A320FAN 370]

Amazing News Robert ! I'm Happy !

Fantastic update! Can't wait!!

 

By the way, Robert, when will it be released?

 

next week

I think the 777 will be easier to fly than the NGX

[Sam 68]

#DammICannotWaitToBuyThisJustToSitAtTheRampMessingWithControlsAndSpoolUpTheEngines

How about an sound preview =]

 

 

(To soon?)

[Danielsen 14]

Great news! Good update and gorgeous images! Right now I'm rapidly closing in on 56N40W on my way from Moscow to JFK. I decided to do a non-scheduled flight and departed at 2:13am my local time, to move the virtual me (yes I know.. Forever alone!) to Seattle, to be close by for when I have to do a delivery flight for Emirates to Dubai. Ohh yes, did I mention already, that I am forever alone?! Riiiight... SO! Hmm let's see, arrival in JFK at 1058z or 1158 am my local, so still plenty of time to drool over the pictures! But don't worry. 3/15 was World Sleep Day, so I got up at 2p. I'm excused for the wierd hours!  :rolleyes:

[Tabs 2,790]

I know this has probably been asked, but why the -200LR as the base? It's the least used of them all, so I'm not really understanding why it didn't start with the -200ER, which I believe is the most used.

 

Will the -200ER/-300ER be one pack, two, or will the -200ER be free and the -300ER be a pack like you said? Either way, awesome updates and since performance is "supposed" to be better I might have to buy it.

 

The 200LR, 777F, and 300ER alll share the same engine type (the GE90-110B/115B). Modelling the engines and their associated performance data in the FMC and tuning it is one of the most time consuming parts of our process. To release a 200ER as the first package it would require us to model 3 different engine types which are not used in any of the newer variants. Add 3 more on top of that if you want the original 200 A and B models.

 

It just made sense to us to start with the LR (and the F) because it's kind of the jack of all trades of the fleet - it can do practically anything the other variants can do aside from carrying a few more people like the 300ER. Any 777 flight you want to do will be doable right off the bat with the LR.

[fwerff 70]

Really impressive! I'm not so much of a long haul flyer anymore (no time available :-( ) but this I cannot ignore.... It will be a must-buy the day she's released...<br /><br /><br />Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Tabs 2,790]

Guys - weather radar stuff is an instant delete, we're not going to be beating that dead horse again.

[UAE77L 153]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!!" :Silly:  :Silly:  :Silly:

:Shocked:  :Shocked:

Absolutely terrific!!! I am literally out of words to describe this!

 

 

 

BTW why does the FMC say that the Model of the plane is a 77-200 and not a 777-200. There's a "7" missing right? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

[jetsflier 87]

The 200LR, 777F, and 300ER alll share the same engine type (the GE90-110B/115B). Modelling the engines and their associated performance data in the FMC and tuning it is one of the most time consuming parts of our process. To release a 200ER as the first package it would require us to model 3 different engine types which are not used in any of the newer variants. Add 3 more on top of that if you want the original 200 A and B models.

 

It just made sense to us to start with the LR (and the F) because it's kind of the jack of all trades of the fleet - it can do practically anything the other variants can do aside from carrying a few more people like the 300ER. Any 777 flight you want to do will be doable right off the bat with the LR.

So, if I understand correctly, the base package will be released first, then are we GUARANTEED the 777-300ER as an expansion pack? Then if enough people want the -200/ER then you will create it?

[EGLL77W 1,508]

BTW why does the FMC say that the Model of the plane is a 77-200 and a 777-200. There's a "7" missing right? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

Along with the full "GE90-110B" missing. However I wouldn't worry about it, I'm sure they already are aware and on their list of minor things to do.  ^_^

 

 

The 200LR, 777F, and 300ER alll share the same engine type (the GE90-110B/115B). Modelling the engines and their associated performance data in the FMC and tuning it is one of the most time consuming parts of our process. To release a 200ER as the first package it would require us to model 3 different engine types which are not used in any of the newer variants. Add 3 more on top of that if you want the original 200 A and B models.

 

Makes perfect sense to me. Also apologies Ryan, I deleted part of my first post that you replied to since I didn't want it starting anything unnecessary. I did however see your reply via e-mail notification, so thanks for the response!

[gregoryv 9]

Great News Robert!

Good work.

I like your answers for Release date and etc questions. Really funny.

[Mijitman 147]

Guys - weather radar stuff is an instant delete, we're not going to be beating that dead horse again.

Good call. Shouldn't have bothered responding, but I guess we all have a snowball's chance in hell of banishing that topic from these forums completely.