[08DEC18] Update Update. Yes, that sounds redundant.

[30K 72]

Never going to happen in this century.

Confirmed in development is:

• The NG3 (if MAX we do not know but most likely)
• Global Flight Ops
• Operations center V2
• The upkeep of the 747 and 777

So no there won't be coming a new plane or anything for at least the release of the NG3 or whatever comes first, which will take quite some time.

Edited December 12, 2018 by 30K

[Peter Webber 339]

On 12/11/2018 at 11:25 AM, Ephedrin said:

The 737 NG3

edit: most likely.

Maybe PMDG are just holding back to incorporate the rumoured MCAS software update before releasing their MAX😎

Edited December 13, 2018 by Peter Webber

[jgoggi 65]

Hi, how is the test going? Still long?

Thanks.

[dave_paige 11]

Hi Robert,

I rarely post in these update threads but I wanted to interject here that I have Prepar3D version 4.3 with the latest version of the NGX along with FSUIPC. I fly the NGX often and many times multiple legs without ever shutting down the sim and I have not had a CTD in a very long time. And, the only CTDs I've ever had were caused by AI models that were old and not compatible with Prepar3D. As soon as I remove those, no CTDs at all. Just thought you should know.

Dave

 

[FreightDawg 10]

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[Darien 2]

I'm just curious of how the PBR is coming along, if it's coming along. Either way I'm ready for any updates that in store for these beauties! 

[Nyxx 6,993]

I would be pleasantly surprised to see this update now before the new year.

Its been almost a month since " likely push this on Friday this week, but I am less confident in this schedule at the moment- so most likely it is looking like early next week instead". A new patch just before Christmas Holidays?

Probably unlikely now. 

 

[vin747 316]

I really hope for a PBR update on all the models so that we need not use tomato shade.. That should help in wing textures loading faster as you pan between vc and wing views.. 

[scandinavian13 5,192]

Gents,

It seems that a number of you are chomping at the bit to get PBR, but I will point out that a lot of people seem to be overlooking how difficult it really is to do well (granted, this isn't anyone's fault if they aren't a painter, but if I don't do a job, my default position is that it's harder than it looks). The model needs to be changed (if I recall correctly), and then the PBR additions to the livery are something to the effect of 5 layers deep. This isn't a click on a button of "re-render for PBR." This is intense work.

I know some devs have already shown progress screenshots of their work, but do keep in mind: the 744 base itself is the 400, 400D, 400M, 400BCF, 400F, 400ER, 400ERF - and for most of those, three different engine types. Granted, I have a feeling that bits and pieces can be carried over (not a modeler/painter, so, large grains of salt here) to save some work, model-to-model, but whereas some devs have a model or two to update within a product, we have quite a few.

 

Also...side note...anyone want to come up with a new name for it? Every time I see PBR, I think of cheap beer...

[downscc 1,327]

1 hour ago, scandinavian13 said:

Every time I see PBR, I think of cheap beer...

Hey, I got through high school with that cheap beer.

[rcoultas 21]

1 hour ago, scandinavian13 said:

Also...side note...anyone want to come up with a new name for it? Every time I see PBR, I think of cheap beer...

For your consideration, I offer

T I T (Tangible Impeccable Texturing).

PMDG is leading the simulation industry  in their T I T development. With a little bit of patience, the whole community will soon get to enjoy a nice set of 

T I T Sampling.  No more “fake” renderings.  With real T I T Sampling, you won’t believe how real it feels the next time you fire up your tube liner!

PS  I apologize. I’m an word not allowed. I think I had too much PBR (beer)

[scandinavian13 5,192]

33 minutes ago, rcoultas said:

For your consideration, I offer

T I T (Tangible Impeccable Texturing).

PMDG is leading the simulation industry  in their T I T development. With a little bit of patience, the whole community will soon get to enjoy a nice set of 

T I T Sampling.  No more “fake” renderings.  With real T I T Sampling, you won’t believe how real it feels the next time you fire up your tube liner!

PS  I apologize. I’m an word not allowed. I think I had too much PBR (beer)

Okay. This wins today. I'm dead...thanks for that...

 

Also...fun fact: one of the sources I used had abbreviations in the notes that used "t i t" instead of "title(d)," so it was a bit odd when it was referring to small titles on one airframe.

[scandinavian13 5,192]

48 minutes ago, downscc said:

Hey, I got through high school with that cheap beer.

haha

[DrJ1 1]

Pretty sure TIT is an industry acronym.  Used for VOR navigation.  "Tune, identify, twist".  Anyone else come across this one during their flight training?

[scandinavian13 5,192]

3 minutes ago, DrJ1 said:

Pretty sure TIT is an industry acronym.  Used for VOR navigation.  "Tune, identify, twist".  Anyone else come across this one during their flight training?

I did, for sure.