777 version 1.51 Released

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check your email for download links! :yahoo: 

 

http://store01.prostores.com/servlet/x-planestore/Categories?category=Boeing+Aircraft%3A777+Worldliner

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1.5.1 changelog (all XP10 64bit only)

-new gear model and animation for a more realistic appearance on the ground

-new fanblade animation that looks nicer and is fps-independent

-corrected reference point of the -300ER, correcting elevator effectiveness at slow speeds

-fixed a bug in "Real Limits" option that could cause the wrong crash detection to trigger

-corrected animation of the pushback truck

-callouts added: V1, approaching minimums (thanks to Pierre Lavaux)

-corrected callout logic for Baro decision altitude

-added MCP altitude alert sounds

-enhanced the  thrust reverser sound

-corrected some problems with playing PA sounds

-corrected engine idle/engine out drag

-enhanced autobrake behavior with pedals

-enhanced remote CDU graphics and touch responsiveness (thanks to Bradley Fisherman)

-stab trim indication on FCTL page fixed

-decreased throttle limit for TO/GA selection on the ground

-fixed a buffer overflow on the FMC FIX page that could lead to crashes on Windows

-corrected thrust settings for flight idle descent

-correct pagination for SIDs with more than 4 airway transitions

-fixed some typos

[signmanbob 592]

Thank you Five!  :good:

[FlyBoyMike 38]

Flew the 777-300ER last night and have to say they've done an amazing job. Flies PERFECTLY now!  :biggrin:

[jcomm 5,890]

I bought it from Aerosoft, so, I guess I'll have to wait for quite a while before it get's available (1.5.1), but I did notice different takeoff performance in 1.5.0 already, namely some tuning of engine thrust (?)

 

Unfortunately I still miss the level of cockpit functionality / views / knob manipulation, etc... I had in a PMDG in FSX / P3D :-/  

[FlyBoyMike 38]

 

 

Unfortunately I still miss the level of cockpit functionality / views / knob manipulation, etc... I had in a PMDG in FSX / P3D :-/

 

I think it's very very close. If I ever get my hands on the PMDG 777 then I'm sure that flying it will be very familiar and all normal procedures would be very much the same.

 

I too miss all my PMDG planes including the NGX and MD-11 but I can't use FSX until that annoying disappearing controller bug in Win 8 gets sorted out, it drives me insane.... until then (and possibly after) X-Plane will be my primary sim.

[jcomm 5,890]

 

 

I too miss all my PMDG planes including the NGX and MD-11 but I can't use FSX until that annoying disappearing controller bug in Win 8 gets sorted out, it drives me insane.... until then (and possibly after) X-Plane will be my primary sim.

 

Honestly, I believe that by the time Win8 get's stable enough for me to install it again, X-Plane10 has given it's biggest step towards the bright future we all wait it to have, and PMDG already announced, or even made available, their first X-Plane10 add-on :-)

[MdMax 233]

Jcomm, can you explain what you expect in your cockpit for the functionality, views and knob manipulation ?

 

There's one thing I was always using in PMDG add-ons: the 2D panels. But that's because in FS, the virtual cockpit was eating all the FPS and because in FS, it was not easy to move inside the cockpit.

 

In X-Plane I would not use a 2D panel if it was available. I'm not even using the 777 built-in views shortcuts.

[jcomm 5,890]

MdMax,  the whole viewing perspective is strange. I know we have keys and joystick axis that can easily be assigned (as a matter of fact I consider X-Plane's joystick and keyboard configuration menus the best among all sim I have used... easy, user friendly, effective...)

 

Then, not being able to use you mouse scroll to set the rotating knobs... It always has to be clicks... Duh!

 

things like that...

[MdMax 233]

Yes it would be nice to be able to use the mouse wheel to rotate a knob. For now, aircraft authors have to choose between click spots ("+" and "-") or 3D manipulators.

 

3D manipulators are awesome for knobs with a limited number of values (example, 360 for the course selector). But it's often a bad choice for the altitude selector.

[FlyBoyMike 38]

Honestly, I believe that by the time Win8 get's stable enough for me to install it again, X-Plane10 has given it's biggest step towards the bright future we all wait it to have, and PMDG already announced, or even made available, their first X-Plane10 add-on :-)

 

There are no stability issues in Win 8, not any that I've experienced anyway, it's quick and stable. FSX actually runs better than it did in Win 7 but it's just that controller disconnect glitch that eventually gets to me whenever you switch between windows. X-Plane 10 also runs beautifully on it and yes, I'm hoping to eventually see something from PMDG for X-Plane, their planes will look really nice in glowing HDR.

[jcomm 5,890]

There are no stability issues in Win 8

 

I tend to call that  "controller disconnect glitch" an example of instability :-)

 

But yes, early this year I bought Win8 and installed it. DCS World ran beautifully, and so did X-Plane10, but then I was unable to get P3D working ok, then FSX and even MS FLIGHT - never tested ELITE because I soon reverted back to Win 7 Home Premium 64 bit.

 

I am not using FSX or P3D anymore , but I do not want to get back because it would be a whole of a trouble migrating all I have meanwhile set and works beautifully in Win7 to Win8... Also, since I even upgraded to ELITE v8.6, and I believe it is not yet fully functional in Win8, I can't abandon Win7...

 

Regarding this Wordliner 777, systems-wise I believe it is probably the most advanced ad-on for X-Plane10 right now. I do not own the NEO Airbus, and I do have and really like Peter's A380, Peter's bus systems are far from the actual Airbus (less the excellent work he did with the flight dynamics, engine modeling  and stability augmentation / fbw systems withing the confines of X-Plane10 !!!)

[brucek 38]

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Regarding this Wordliner 777, systems-wise I believe it is probably the most advanced ad-on for X-Plane10 right now. .......

What is the sound (engine and environmental sounds such as gear down, spoilers, wind noise, etc.) like in this latest version?

 

Thanks, Bruce.

[FlyBoyMike 38]

 

 

What is the sound (engine and environmental sounds such as gear down, spoilers, wind noise, etc.) like in this latest version?

 

I think they've improved a great deal. The sounds were updated in v1.5 and now sound a lot more realistic although I think they could replace the flaps deployment 'foghorn' sounds as they're aren't too great. Since v1.5.1 they've added a V1 callout and an MCP altitude alert sound (something I've REALLY been wanting them to include for a long time).

 

If you're still not happy with the sounds you can download custom sound sets for the engines, flap deployment etc. on the xplane.org site. I personally just use the ones for the flaps sounds now.

[maple-syrup 40]

I like this update! Glad it has been released, I remember the moment when I got the 777-300ER though! Damn! Haha