26APR14 - P3D Development Status Thread - Updated

[pscharff 56]

Thanks for the update, Robert.

 

Patric

[HighTowers 1,434]

Thanks for update.

All the best Robert. Hope it all works out in a efficient way for all.

I hope to be buying the 777, NGX , and 747v2 for p3d soon enough (price structure willing)

[Baylorguy 39]

Thanks Robert, rest up and get better.  I look out the window and see nothing but cement walls, so hopefully your view is better than mine at the office

[Richard Sennett 2,499]

"The short version is that we have an agreement in principle that will allow us to proceed forward with products for P3D.  The ink hasn't been put on the signature blocks yet- and we are dealing with a very large company in that regard so I suspect it will not happen overnight."

 

This is great news Rob - PMDG in P3D would be incredible - sign me up along with many others - a lot of legalities need to be worked out especially taking in consideration the depth of your products and how it is being used in P3D environment (hence more advanced users - students) so totally understandable - good luck.

[Sazoga 1]

Thanks for the update

[TechguyMaxC 516]

Ok, so at least another 6 months for the first P3D certified PMDG aircraft.  Any idea on cost for those of use that have already purchased for FSX, say for student pilots specifically?  I don't expect an exact number as that decision may not have been made yet, but it would be nice to know if there will be a nominal fee for those of us that have purchased for FSX or if we will need to re-purchase at full price.  If the former: good.  If the latter: no thanks.  

[anden145 2,285]

Ok, so at least another 6 months for the first P3D certified PMDG aircraft.  Any idea on cost for those of use that have already purchased for FSX, say for student pilots specifically?  I don't expect an exact number as that decision may not have been made yet, but it would be nice to know if there will be a nominal fee for those of us that have purchased for FSX or if we will need to re-purchase at full price.  If the former: good.  If the latter: no thanks.  

 

To be honest (and purely guessing) I'm assuming that a new purchase, at full price, would be necessary...

 

That being said - given the nature of the license, I'm afraid the price would be double (or triple) of the price of FSX license... If that's the case, I'm checking out... :(

[Baylorguy 39]

Let's forget it will also likely vary based on the license you purchase (i.e. I would assume an academic license will be less costly than professional).

[Manny 1,293]

We are  building straw man and then burning the straw man down.

 

Lets just wait and see how much it would cost, then make a decision.

[Pr3miumBl4d3 0]

There is a way to use the T7 in Prepar3D already...

[anden145 2,285]

There is a way to use the T7 in Prepar3D already...

 

Really??

 

The NGX works (kinda) although with some bugs and quite horrible FPS.

 

The T7 can be installed, but as soon as you select the aircraft in P3D, it simply gives an error (saying something like the PMDG 777 is not supported in P3D) and P3D crashes.

 

Have only tried in v2.2, though...

[Kattz 132]

I believe that there is language in the PMDG EULA that says you should not be doing that.  They can probably shut off your serial number validation or worse...  You might want to check that. 

[scandinavian13 5,192]

Word to the wise (from the AVSIM Terms of Service, directly):

 

 

 

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(emphasis mine)

 

The PMDG EULA very clearly states that the product is to be used in Flight Simulator ONLY.

 

There are measures in the 777 to prevent its use in P3D for a reason.

[anden145 2,285]

My apologies, Kyle! (and to any other offended)

 

My comment wasn't meant with intention of breaking any rules.

My enquiry was made out of curiosity.

[Kattz 132]

Kyle, where are my hugs and rainbows? :wub: