New iFly 747 P3Dv3 version

[JYW 2,977]

I noticed that iFly / Flight 1 have released a new installer for the 747, specifically for P3Dv3.  (It can be used by anyone who bought the P3Dv2.x licence, or new v3 buyers, but obviously not FSX users, as it's a seperate licence.

 

I'm really interested in the iFly747 for P3Dv3, as I currently have no wide bodies in it.   I wanted to get the PMDG 777 and swanned over there with my credit card in hand yesterday, to discover it costs $134.99, which is out of my budget.    The iFly 747 costs $59 ; more my sorta league! :smile:

 

So........ is anyone using the new P3Dv3 version yet, and if so how is performance?  ... I understand this can be a pretty taxing addon on the system?

[tamsini 278]

Everything I have read regarding this aircraft points to it being fabulous and systems-heavy but the major down side is the terrible performance, PC-wise. Mind you, all this was for earlier versions of P3D and, like you Bill, I would love to hear about what it's like in P3D v3.

 

Can anyone give us a quick rundown on how it flies with all the latest versions? 

[Nyxx 6,993]

put the $59 towards the 777, save and buy the 777. Don't think you going to save money your not, the 777 will run very well within v3 and you know your getting the very best. 

 

The PMDG 777 is a breath taking aircraft and worth every penny.

 

If you want a 747 wait till next year and get the PMDG version.

 

I bought the iFly 737 as it came out before the PMDG version, it was good but its not in the same class as the PMDG NG.

 

Like many, not all, but it this case you get what you pay for.

[carlito777 712]

put the $59 towards the 777, save and buy the 777. Don't think you going to save money your not, the 777 will run very well within v3 and you know your getting the very best. 

 

The PMDG 777 is a breath taking aircraft and worth every penny.

 

If you want a 747 wait till next year and get the PMDG version.

 

I bought the iFly 737 as it came out before the PMDG version, it was good but its not in the same class as the PMDG NG.

 

Like many, not all, but it this case you get what you pay for.

 

I second that. I guess, you already own the PMDG NGX? If not, then this would always be my first choice. If you want a long-hauler then either go for the PMDG 777 or wait for the new PMDG 747 v2...

[Jimm 437]

put the $59 towards the 777, save and buy the 777. Don't think you going to save money your not, the 777 will run very well within v3 and you know your getting the very best. 

 

The PMDG 777 is a breath taking aircraft and worth every penny.

 

If you want a 747 wait till next year and get the PMDG version.

 

I bought the iFly 737 as it came out before the PMDG version, it was good but its not in the same class as the PMDG NG.

 

Like many, not all, but it this case you get what you pay for.

I want to concur with what David said.  I too once owned the iFly 737 and experienced really bad performance as opposed to PMDG's line of aircraft.  Their NGX is well worth the cost, as well as the 777.  I don't have the two yet for P3D (held back by, what else, the cost and that I have them for FSX is a bummer) but anyways, I'm looking for the right time to get them purchased as no other developer has come close to the realism and performance of PMDG aircraft.

 

-Jim

[sd_flyer 6,027]

Actually after few weeks using I'm kind of started liking it. Yes it's is fps heavy in V3, but developers assured they soon have a patch to fix that problem. The only thing I'm missing is FS2CREW or similar app for iFly747

[JYW 2,977]

Thanks for the views guys.  

 

I should point out that I already own the FSX licence for the 777 and I own the NGX licences for FSX and P3D.

 

I also have the iFly 737NG and I agree that it is lightyears behind the PMDG models ...... but, I understand it dates to 2009, and that iFly's 747 is in another league (certainly seen evidence of that on visuals)    + see a couple of paras below :wink:

 

But I cannot (or perhaps it is that I will not) pay $134.99 for the 777 in P3D.  I'm not making any heavy or political statements in saying that, just choice.  A lot of it comes down to the fact that - as real life aircraft - I prefer and am more interested in the 747 than the 777.

 

One of the other main reasons I can't justify $134.99 on the 777 for P3D is that I am mainly a GA flyer, and the airliners are more of just a nice change for me now and again.

 

So .......... having said all that, I took the chance and bought the iFly 747 for P3Dv3 and it is absolutely sublime.  I love it.   Visuals, systems, flight dynamics and the sound are all first class and remind me a lot of the NGX's attention to quality.

 

It is a little heavy on performance, even in P3Dv3, but I found that by lowering autogen a little (which doesn't bother me for airliner fliyng), and turning off AI, I was able to get a smooth, constant 26-28FPS, even at payware airports like FlyTampa Vienna, Boston and Montreal.

 

iFly are also working and close to completing a patch for the P3Dv3 version that will further optimize coding and improve frame rates further.

 

So yes, I heartily recommend the iFly 747's P3Dv3 version, for anyone that wants a beautiful fidelity Queen on the Skies.

[Chocorua 112]

Thanks for that report Bill, I've been thinking about this aircraft too. Already have the NGX in P3D3, the PMDG 777 in FSXSE and this might be my next purchase.

cheers,

 

Greg 

[Appliance 51]

The only thing I'm missing is FS2CREW or similar app for iFly747

Multi Crew Experience (MCE) has supported the iFly 747-400v2 since release. A free demo is available from their website. The application is voice only, supports most of the important airliners for ALL sims, including XPlane, and is more flexible in operation than FS2Crew, versions of which I also own. I have no connection with MCE other than being a most satisfied user.

[cowpatz 243]

JYW I would jump in boots and all and grab it. An SP has recently been released and another revision is due out very shortly which should help out those that might be experiencing poor performance.

It is a great aircraft and flies very well.
It would also pay to take a look at NickN's tuning guide:

 

http://www.simforums.com/forums/switch-to-p3d_topic53980_page1.html

 

It might help with setting up/optimising your sim.

 

Besides Flight 1 offer a 30 day money back guarantee so you have nothing to lose.

[razalom 19]

I will add my 2cp and say that yes I like the plane. As others have said it is a little hard on the performance side of things as I get about 6-7 less FPS compared to the PMDG 777 but since the SP1 and in P3Dv3 I have not had an OOM yet and the plane itself flies really well. As someone mentioned about iFly have said they are working on a fix as well for the performance issue.

 

For me at least it was worth the cost.

[warbirds 555]

Are the interior and panel lights variable or just on and off? For the 757 I have for X Plane all interior and panel lights are variable. 

[sd_flyer 6,027]

Are the interior and panel lights variable or just on and off? For the 757 I have for X Plane all interior and panel lights are variable. 

 

Variable. You can adjust rheostat to adjust the brightness 

Multi Crew Experience (MCE) has supported the iFly 747-400v2 since release. A free demo is available from their website. The application is voice only, supports most of the important airliners for ALL sims, including XPlane, and is more flexible in operation than FS2Crew, versions of which I also own. I have no connection with MCE other than being a most satisfied user.

 

Thanks I looked at it already. Unfortunately I'm button kind of guy  

[warbirds 555]

"Variable. You can adjust rheostat to adjust the brightness"

 

Thanks, I hope you meant rheostats as in most or all of them. Also does the weather radar work well ( I do use ASN). 

[sd_flyer 6,027]

"Variable. You can adjust rheostat to adjust the brightness"

 

Thanks, I hope you meant rheostats as in most or all of them. Also does the weather radar work well ( I do use ASN). 

 

As far as I remember most of them. I haven't flown a lot at night in 747, but few time I did I dim them to my liking (it includes panels and instruments)