Looks like they fixed the issue with the pink textures. It also looks like this is the last update for the 737 series until the EFB is released. I'm still on 3.0.65, original installer. Has anyone tried 3.00.0071 & 3.00.0072 to see if the spool issue, LNAV turns etc have been resolved. I know many went back to .65 as the updates were buggy. 

 

[16AUG23] PMDG 737 for MSFS Updated to Build 3.00.0072

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PMDG 737 MSFS: Micro Update to 3.00.0072 via Operations Center:
A quick advisory to let you know that we have just released a new update via the PMDG Operations Center. This update brings your 737 current to build 3.00.0072.

The primary purpose of this update is to fix the "Barbie Decal" problem that we experienced with our 3.00.0071 update from Friday.
 

There are no other changes in this build, aside from a fix for the decal issue that occurred only through the 3.00.0071 micro update. If you installed build 71 from the installer that you downloaded from pmdg.com, then this update will simply bring you up to date with the version number- there are no functional differences.

Safest bet: If the Operations Center tells you that you have an update available- go ahead and update. Then you will have the lastest!

PMDG 737 MSFS: Marketplace Updates Still Pending:
We have seen a bit of a slow-down in processing updates through Microsoft Marketplace. For users that purchased their 737 via Marketplace for either PC or Xbox- there are currently multiple updates in sequence for Marketplace users- and we have not received any communication that leads us to believe the updates will release on 17AUG23 as we had hoped. Current projection is that we will see Build 71 for all 737s in Marketplace on 24AUG23, and Build 72 likely on 07SEP23. These time expectations are approximations based upon what we know currently- and remain subject to change.

Next Update Cycle for 737:
We do not anticipate updating the 737 again until we install the Universal Flight Tablet. That date has not yet been fixed, but it is being discussed internally. I shall keep you posted.

I updated. Best update so far on my end.

Roll control feels about the same as 3.0.65--still moderately jerky and abrupt, and spool-up/down is better (slower).  Not a huge improvement over 3.0.65, but a definite improvement over the intervening versions between the .65 and .71 updates.  Did the full uninstall/reinstall with .71, so I never had to put pasties over Barbie's pink spots.

 

I'm really curious if PMDG will still be able to integrate the tablet into the 737 series by the end of this year..

This is realy a bit of a disaster IMO ! 🤔

cheers 😉

49 minutes ago, Bob Scott said:

Roll control feels about the same as 3.0.65--still moderately jerky and abrupt

 

Unfortunately, it will never work if they don't fix the LNAV/VNAV and AP interface properly. Although these issues have been ongoing for years, they are more pronounced in MSFS2020. It's not making satisfactory progress. 

1 hour ago, LRBS said:

Unfortunately, it will never work if they don't fix the LNAV/VNAV and AP interface properly. Although these issues have been ongoing for years, they are more pronounced in MSFS2020. It's not making satisfactory progress. 

It happens when you copypaste everything from FSX sadly ...  

Did they fix the nosewheel steering by any chance? It’s like trying to taxi a wonky shopping trolley much of the time…

51 minutes ago, bennyboy75 said:

Did they fix the nosewheel steering by any chance? It’s like trying to taxi a wonky shopping trolley much of the time…

No, anything over 10kts and it under steers, especially on wet surfaces.

Gentle turns are fine over 10kts but anything approaching 90 degrees you have to be at 10kts or lower.

Pretty sure in real world, tight turns are done very slowly anyhow. We don't want to pin the passengers up the window, do we?

Stu

Edited August 17, 20232 yr by Bunchy

1 hour ago, bennyboy75 said:

Did they fix the nosewheel steering by any chance? It’s like trying to taxi a wonky shopping trolley much of the time…

The main culprit here is ASOBO with the faulty implementation (not understanding) of trying to simulate nosewheel skidding in contaminated situations. Above 8 KTS GS,  ASOBO airplanes regardless of surface conditions, will exhibit the widening of the turn and simulate this skidding situation, in real life, you can move the tiller full left/right and the airplane will not skid, but above 10 KTS GS if you have a full deflection on the tiller, it will just do that even in dry conditions. In this case, PMDG is not to blame.  Under current conditions, it is still possible to tone down this issue with two small editing entries, but again, people need to complain to ASOBO, not PMDG. And unfortunately, they don't. 

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Idle thrust is adequate for taxiing under most conditions, but you'll need a slightly higher thrust setting to get the aircraft rolling. Allow time for a response after each thrust change before changing the thrust setting again. Normal straight taxi speed should not exceed 20 knots (10 knots in turns).

1 hour ago, Bobsk8 said:

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Idle thrust is adequate for taxiing under most conditions, but you'll need a slightly higher thrust setting to get the aircraft rolling. Allow time for a response after each thrust change before changing the thrust setting again. Normal straight taxi speed should not exceed 20 knots (10 knots in turns).

Just to reinforce the statement 

1 hour ago, Bobsk8 said:

Normal straight taxi speed should not exceed 20 knots (10 knots in turns).

40kts when using a SWA livery.

Bought the 800 from the Marketplace, might pick up the 600 direct.

One of the things I have always noted with the 737 is that you should not apply full deflection on, in my case, the rudder pedals. It actually turns better when apply slightly less than full deflection.

Can anyone tell me what the heck is the "Barbie Decal" ?