New entry on p3d website - implied future actions?

[evaamo 535]

2 hours ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

Was this the 747 simulator that was totally procedural? No outside views. If so then that’s dedication for you. 👍

Not to be nitpicky here, Ray, but Aerowinx PSX is still very much alive and supported. Definitely not "was" 😉

 

[Ray Proudfoot 8,523]

18 minutes ago, evaamo said:

Not to be nitpicky here, Ray, but Aerowinx PSX is still very much alive and supported. Definitely not "was" 😉

 

Slip of the finger. We’re talking about the same sim, yes?

[evaamo 535]

4 hours ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

Slip of the finger. We’re talking about the same sim, yes?

We are indeed, sir! It is alive and kicking. 

 

[neilhewitt 493]

22 minutes ago, evaamo said:

We are indeed, sir! It is alive and kicking. 

 

Matt Sheil's full-motion 747 sim is based on PSX + P3D (I think... it was FSX) as an image generator. 

The most recent content I could find on it is a video on EEVBlog's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug7xa-7sako&t=670s

 

 

 

[BlueStar 321]

21 hours ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

Was this the 747 simulator that was totally procedural? No outside views. If so then that’s dedication for you. 👍

It has an outside view, but it's a runway with a PAPI. The external view reminds me of some of the early simulators that were night only.  It is used for training by several of the companies that fly the B744.  It's extremely accurate and continues to evolve.  It now has an NG add-on.  It is designed so it can be used by cockpit builders.  A couple of 3rd party developers have make interfaces where it can be flown using P3d, X-plane or the new MSFS for external scenery.  Although the panels are 2d, they are very well done.  

The community is small, but very professional and helpful.  The developer is always present on the forum and will answer any questions.  

For me it's the best of both worlds, I get an excellent B744 and it works will with my P3d scenery.

[seamaster55 73]

Well....its been over a month since I started this thread or topic on whether there would be a new version of p3d arriving on the horizon.

But.

It would seem I was wrong regarding this (referncing their new entry on October 18th) so maybe v6 may never arrive?🤔

Never mind, we'll see.

[spilok 1,089]

1 hour ago, seamaster55 said:

Well....its been over a month since I started this thread or topic on whether there would be a new version of p3d arriving on the horizon.

But.

It would seem I was wrong regarding this (referncing their new entry on October 18th) so maybe v6 may never arrive?🤔

Never mind, we'll see.

Don't despair.   I check here every day hoping to see that Major Thread announcing a new P3d version or significant update.  It will happen.  I can feel it (or maybe I'm just cold today here in Pennsylvania); I feel something. Soon!

[airservices 131]

It will be our Christmas present this year P3Dv6 then again I could be dreaming

[G-YMML1 551]

I'm curious to see the results of recent Navigraph 2022 poll. It should tell a lot about who's waiting for what. 

[JRBarrett 2,947]

On 10/25/2022 at 1:12 PM, Ray Proudfoot said:

Was this the 747 simulator that was totally procedural? No outside views. If so then that’s dedication for you. 👍

There is a program called PSX.NET that allows PSX to use MSFS as a scenery engine. It works well on a two-monitor system, with the PSX on one screen and MSFS (with a full screen forward view) on the other. Works incredibly well. The new version uses a dedicated 747 model on the MSFS side that uses WASM and in incredibly smooth and stutter free. 

[Ray Proudfoot 8,523]

3 hours ago, JRBarrett said:

There is a program called PSX.NET that allows PSX to use MSFS as a scenery engine. It works well on a two-monitor system, with the PSX on one screen and MSFS (with a full screen forward view) on the other. Works incredibly well. The new version uses a dedicated 747 model on the MSFS side that uses WASM and in incredibly smooth and stutter free. 

Mine was only mild curiosity from the 747 product I remember from many years ago.

[Antonov22 157]

LM just posted this one their Facebook page.

Gaming Technology: The Future of Training | Lockheed Martin

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For realistic training, simulations need to accurately depict how real assets act in a real environment. Today, Lockheed Martin is changing the game when it comes to increased simulation realism with help from Unreal Engine.

Unreal Engine, an open and advanced 3D game engine developed by Epic Games, is engaged in a long-term research and development effort with Lockheed Martin to create more realistic simulation solutions. This technology capitalizes on commercial game engine advancements for an integrated, scalable architecture that leverages an extensible plugin framework for future training and visualization efforts.

Lockheed Martin builds and delivers all sorts of technologies to customers around the world. This collaboration brings commercial and aerospace technologies together to increase customer readiness.

 

No change visible on the prepar3d website yet...

[Christopher Low 4,899]

Well now, that is a very interesting statement.

Edited November 28, 2022 by Christopher Low

[MammyJammy 121]

There's a link to an article on Unreal's site with some deeper details and some quotes from Adam Breed at Lockheed Martin:

https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/spotlights/lockheed-martin-engages-unreal-engine-for-aerospace-simulation-r-d

[Ronaldo1978 25]

There were already rumours about the Unreal engine für future P3D versions around since a couple of month ago.

Exciting times ahead, folks!