TFDI 717 Version 1.1 Released.

[mmcwill1 32]

1 hour ago, ZKOKQ said:

The TFDI mamager will take care of everything. Just run it, and your good to go.

Just a quick heads up: For the past couple of updates, including this release, the add-on manager update tool would not work. Every time I tried to run it, I would get an error saying another installation needed to be completed. I had to reboot, then uninstall add-on manager and then download and install the most recent add-on manager. Once I did that, then it took care of everything. I do love this plane!

[ozpilot 5]

Any comments on TDI 717 compared with The Maddog ( I am using prepar 3d v4) ?

Thanks

[signmanbob 592]

13 minutes ago, ozpilot said:

Any comments on TDI 717 compared with The Maddog ( I am using prepar 3d v4) ?

Thanks

They are related, both being a product of the DC9, and you can see some resemblance, like in the overhead panel. But they are two very different aircraft to fly.

The B717 has a lot of modern automation almost similar to an Airbus (very similar to the MD11), while the MD80 requires a lot more manual input, and although it has some more modern EFIS displays than the old DC9, it is more down and dirty to manage. It's almost like a cross-over from the DC9, then the next step after would be the B717.

As far as the quality of the two simulations, one from Leonardo and the other from TFDi, I believe they are on a level plane.  They are both exceptional simulations of the highest quality possible, both visually  and system-wise.

I have them both and love flying each of them equally.  Two different experiences. I would never be able to choose one over the other or buy one and not intend on also buying the other.

They are as different to fly as the NGX and the FSLabs Airbus A320 (and now A319).

 

Bob

 

[HighTowers 1,434]

Anyone know if there is now a project for the MD11 now that this is pretty much finished?  I would imagine it would be a whole lot easier now, since the systems are quite similar. Their relentless work ethic to make the 717 a premier aircraft model , squashing bugs till its very polished, would make it a day one purchase for an MD11 for me. Might even have a heart attack from the excitement. 

[Nuno Pinto 1,397]

Congrats, this is an amazing, reliable and performing addon. Couldn't be happier with it, and it reminds me of the MD-11, so it's a win-win.

My best purchase last year.

[FDEdev 955]

How about the frame rate on the Leonardo and the TFDI 'DC-9s'? I've read that both are rather frame rate hungry.

[SierraHotel 982]

Couple of points: (1) The aircraft is completely re-installed (old version folders are saved as a backup) you do not need to uninstall first. (2) Old liveries will not work with the new model (new ones now available at TFDi site)  

[Patco Lch 1,465]

10 hours ago, ieydis said:

Wow, when it rains, it pours!  Aerosoft, FSL and now TFDi.  Just need the PMDG -8 and we're all set.  😃  

Getting hard to decide which one to choose for a Sim session. Like having a concubine.

[Patco Lch 1,465]

5 hours ago, signmanbob said:

They are related, both being a product of the DC9, and you can see some resemblance, like in the overhead panel. But they are two very different aircraft to fly.

The B717 has a lot of modern automation almost similar to an Airbus (very similar to the MD11), while the MD80 requires a lot more manual input, and although it has some more modern EFIS displays than the old DC9, it is more down and dirty to manage. It's almost like a cross-over from the DC9, then the next step after would be the B717.

As far as the quality of the two simulations, one from Leonardo and the other from TFDi, I believe they are on a level plane.  They are both exceptional simulations of the highest quality possible, both visually  and system-wise.

I have them both and love flying each of them equally.  Two different experiences. I would never be able to choose one over the other or buy one and not intend on also buying the other.

They are as different to fly as the NGX and the FSLabs Airbus A320 (and now A319).

 

Bob

 

Excellent review. The only thing I would add is that there is an FS2 Crew available for the Leonardo if you like a virtual FO. I would like TFDi to add call outs for the take off speeds, gear and flaps settings but by no means a deal breaker. Both are excellent productions that will keep you happily busy for a long time.

[Bob Scott 7,721]

Does anyone know if the problems with TFDi's Trueglass/RealLight in a dual-GPU SLI config ever got resolved?  I'd be interested to hear from anyone running this updated version in an SLI config, as I have stayed away from this one due to those problems.

Regards

 

[westman 257]

2 hours ago, w6kd said:

Does anyone know if the problems with TFDi's Trueglass/RealLight in a dual-GPU SLI config ever got resolved?  I'd be interested to hear from anyone running this updated version in an SLI config, as I have stayed away from this one due to those problems.

Regards

 

Me to, buy it to day fast test not work with SLI , made a ticket..

[Bob Scott 7,721]

Just now, westman said:

Me to, buy it to day fast test not work with SLI , made a ticket..

Argh...thanks for the heads-up.

 

[LH340fan 54]

Last month I e-mailed their team about my own situation. I can run the maddog better than the NGX but I heard the tfdi was heavy on frames. I have a crappy potato that still holds up, by an unknown miracle so I have sometimes very good frames (+20 in VC) and sometimes very low frames (<9 fps). Now my question is: Did the perf improve or should I still save for christmas?

For me the 717 is the only alternative to the MD11 in p3dv4

BTW I think my specs are in signature

[Michael Moe 495]

7 hours ago, w6kd said:

Does anyone know if the problems with TFDi's Trueglass/RealLight in a dual-GPU SLI config ever got resolved?  I'd be interested to hear from anyone running this updated version in an SLI config, as I have stayed away from this one due to those problems.

Regards

 

Still no SLI support. VRAM exceeds 4GB in 1024 textures in 4k on my system with VC at 2048k textures in EKCH and other places. About 1.2gb more VRAM than all PMDG, FSL and Majestic. 

FPS about the same as FSL or a little less. 

Thanks Michael Moe 

[Flic1 977]

6 hours ago, LH340fan said:

Last month I e-mailed their team about my own situation. I can run the maddog better than the NGX but I heard the tfdi was heavy on frames. I have a crappy potato that still holds up, by an unknown miracle so I have sometimes very good frames (+20 in VC) and sometimes very low frames (<9 fps). Now my question is: Did the perf improve or should I still save for christmas?

For me the 717 is the only alternative to the MD11 in p3dv4

BTW I think my specs are in signature

The 717 was tough on frames initially but they made some significant performance updates and it is in line with the Leo MD-80 and 737 NGX now.  I find it to be one of my smoothest A/C at the moment.  I tested them together in an identical scenario and I got the following AVG FPS:

717 - 43

FSL A319 - 32

Leo MD-82 - 44

737 NGX - 43

53 minutes ago, Michael Moe said:

Still no SLI support. VRAM exceeds 4GB in 1024 textures in 4k on my system with VC at 2048k textures in EKCH and other places. About 1.2gb more VRAM than all PMDG, FSL and Majestic. 

FPS about the same as FSL or a little less. 

Thanks Michael Moe 

I find the FSL Bus much harder on my system than the 717 but that is certainly expected. 

Edited July 18, 2018 by Flic1