Captains,

A few moments ago, we issued a new update for the PMDG DC-6 for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This update, like the previous updates, is available to you via the PMDG Operations Center.

This update is focused on some improvements to performance and enhancements in usability based upon feedback from users now that the product is in such wide operation.


The Highlights:
- Automated Flight Engineer's audio now has his own volume channel tied to the Aircraft Miscellaneous slider
- A/C inverter logic and certain A/C powered instruments reworked/remodeled/corrected
- Improved hardware support
- Fit-and-finish items around the virtual cockpit
- Visual tidying of the cabin and exterior models


Change Log Items for this build:

0009963: [Suggested/Missing Features] AFE needs sound slider to increase volume (hvanrensburg)
0009967: [Virtual Cockpit - Animation/Functionality/Click-Spots] RTM- Inverter and Generator Click Spots need position indicators (hvanrensburg)
0009970: [Suggested/Missing Features] Additional External Camera views (jbrown)
0009975: [Systems Behavior/Functionality] Bendix King ADF timer won't switch to hours (hvanrensburg)
0010050: [Systems Behavior/Functionality] AFE Before Start flow does not close doors (hvanrensburg)
0010051: [External Model - Lighting] Landing Lights and wing light glass cover is solid white. (jbrown)
0010052: [Systems Behavior/Functionality] Throttle speed movement with gamepad controller very slow (cbpowell)
0010053: [External Model - Geometry] Front cabin seats strange texture (jbrown)
0010054: [Unsure] Default view for Tablet view (control 0) is off center (jbrown)
0010059: [Documentation] Incorrect schematics of fuel system management in POH (hvanrensburg)
0010061: [External Model - Geometry] Cargo boxes in DC-6A main cargo deck appear/disappear on LOD1 (jbrown)
0010062: [Documentation] Tutorials 1 and 2 Tablet and other info needs to be updated (hvanrensburg)
0010063: [External Model - Geometry] Strange Ice Artifact around captain and FO window frame in VC view. (jbrown)
0010064: [Systems Behavior/Functionality] Inverters and A/C electrical system are mis-modeled (with associated instrument power errors) (cbpowell)
0010068: [Systems Behavior/Functionality] Battery overcharges without boundary (cbpowell)
0010070: [Systems Behavior/Functionality] Click-spots randomly activating (hvanrensburg)
0010071: [Systems Behavior/Functionality] Cowl flap selector doesn't line up with the numbers around the dial. (hvanrensburg)
0010072: [Virtual Cockpit - Animation/Functionality/Click-Spots] AC Voltmeter tool tip should be "AC Voltmeter" not "AC Voltmeter Eng Inst" (hvanrensburg)
0010073: [Virtual Cockpit - Animation/Functionality/Click-Spots] Add dynamic tool tips to Inverter switches "No. X/NORMAL", "OFF", "STBY" (hvanrensburg)
0010074: [Systems Behavior/Functionality] Engine instruments should not be operational on emergency inverter (cbpowell)
0010075: [Systems Behavior/Functionality] Emergency inverter does not obey its circuit breaker (cbpowell)
0010076: [Sounds] Emergency inverter sound does not cease if its CB is tripped (hvanrensburg)
0010077: [Systems Behavior/Functionality] F1-F4 keys are hard-bound to throttle movement and cannot be reassigned (cbpowell)
0010078: [Systems Behavior/Functionality] Shutdown- Props still moving (hvanrensburg)


We have more changes that we are prepping to hand off to our testers, and we'll pass those along to you once they are tested. We are also beginning to map out unveiling our next release for MSFS...

Exciting times ahead!

Thank you for the overwhelming support of our DC-6. We really hope you are enjoying yourselves!
 

Thanks so much for the heads-up and the great attention to detail. This is my first PMDG product and I am thoroughly impressed and enjoying the living snot out of it!!!!

 

It's a great product

Jeez PMDG never worded this fast on my FSX products 😏. Good stuff

My experience with this ac has made me a loyal PMDG customer. Such attention to detail. Really impressed. 

> F1-F4 keys are hard-bound to throttle movement and cannot be reassigned

Oh wow. Thank you for fixing this!!! It has been driving me bonkers trying to figure out how to force it to un-map F1 and F4.

First PMDG for me as well, and will certianly be buying the others as released. Fantastic level of detail, and and on going support.

11 hours ago, JLuis said:

We are also beginning to map out unveiling our next release for MSFS...

More excited about that part. More info about the 737, I guess.

12 minutes ago, ca_metal said:

More excited about that part. More info about the 737, I guess.

I expect a handy dandy in cockpit quick flight planner.

2 hours ago, ca_metal said:

More excited about that part. More info about the 737, I guess.

Bring it!!! It's time...

OMG. I don't think my heart could take it if I manage to get both a great 737NGx and an great A320 in my hanger at the same time! 😎

Improved hardware support, whats that, 

37 minutes ago, CrazierChief said:

Improved hardware support, whats that, 

Improved support for things like joystick, rudder pedals. etc. etc.