MD-80 Project Update

[kristolz 26]

It´s an absolute beauty!

 

Hope it is as good as it looks - systems vice. Took the old Maddog 2010 for a spin in FSX the other day, and was glad to hear Bettys voice and the stabilizer "drrrrrrdt" sound - even if all the recordings are 22khz sample rate and mono;) Too bad something has happened to the dog in my FSX-install - the VC graphics started acting quite freaky (just a texture mess) after takeoff, so had to abort the flight - after an hour setting everything up etc. Sad, butu still - it´s brillint.

[Sesquashtoo 2,846]

This looks gorgeous! The more I see about XPlane - the more I want to buy it. I think I might get it soon.

Sorry...you are too late...I just bought all the copies on the planet....

 

It's, my Hoarder Syndrome, ....but the doctor says that I am getting better.....

 

I want this plane....

[ryanbatc 12,801]

New exterior photos are up! Maybe release this year eh?

http://rotatesim.com/md-80-exterior-shots/

Looks excellent!

[HH 0]

OMG! Keep up the good work

[deetee 164]

Looks good, but is this a "golden oldie" or will it have FMC with full nav data support?

[Aamir 2,907]

 

 

Looks good, but is this a "golden oldie" or will it have FMC with full nav data support?

 

I believe it has nav-data support. If you'd look on the webpage, there's an FMC with waypoints, etc.

[skully 1,045]

Interior night lighting pics are up!

http://rotatesim.com/md-80-night-textures/

[alexcolka 183]

Stunning, thanks for the heads up.

[jerry allen 3]

Will there be a single cue FD option?  That's what the ones I flew had.

[skully 1,045]

Jerry, I wish I knew but it is very promising that the pace of the updates has quickened

Here is the feature list they have posted:

 

Flight characteristics:
Precise flight model, developed with the help of two MD-80 pilots.

Custom systems. This list includes only those systems that have been/are being developed for the MD-80, that is to say, only the custom systems are listed here. Characteristics of the aircraft that remain as they are in X Plane by default are not listed.

Engines:
Engine starting and ignition system
Thrust reversers
Thrust rating panel

Electrical system:
APU power system with simulated startup logic
AC/DC two buses generating and distribution system
AC/DC loads and x-tie
Battery and bus monitor system
Emergency power system
Ground power

Pneumatic system:
Ground operation pneumatics
In-flight pneumatics
X-feed domain logic and pressure indicator
AC distribution pressure and temperature indicators
AC system with cockpit and cabin temperature controls
Cabin pressure control panel
Auto and manual modes with take off and landing controls

Automatic flight, navigation and FMS:
Improved autopilot with specific modes
Flight mode annunciator
IRS modes
FMS: Flight planing, navigation (with SIDs and STARs), performance management, airplane guidance and flight progress monitoring
Accurate navigation instruments and displays

Hyperrealistic visuals:
Highly detailed 3D cockpit and exterior model, with accurate animations
Thorough HD texture work
Cockpit lighting, including flood, panel, digital and instrument backlight controls

Custom sounds.

[Datalink 26]

And they say P3D is the way to go lol

[deimos256 2]

That website is just so hard to go to.  Those latest exterior shots have me drooling with that beat up Delta livery.

[deetee 164]

First time I really took the time to check out the screenshots.

I want this plane. Badly.

[michelair 14]

Wonderful, great work.!

[Kuragiman 227]

Whoa.. this might give me a reason to reinstall Xplane again.  Those look nice!