The MD-82 in MSFS and the future

[Michael Moe 495]

Well it could be a mindset towards sales but it is actually not .

What can we expect here ? Its still my first choice in MSFS/P3D but it do take a hit on performance.

Still on a i7-4770K at 4K High settings at 25HZ/FPS Vsync. 

Its still the best airliner in my opinion and deserves alot more credit here.

What do you think ?

Michael Moe 

[micstatic 4,319]

I think it's the best also.  It will get even better as the EFB will add live navigraph charts real soon.  Not to mention there is the company (Think Immersive audio?) that is working on an updated sound package for it.  Same company also just did p3d sounds for it.  

[Michael Moe 495]

I am really surpriced the amount of little respons to this aircraft. 

Michael Moe 

[thepilot 579]

1 hour ago, micstatic said:

I think it's the best also.  It will get even better as the EFB will add live navigraph charts real soon.  Not to mention there is the company (Think Immersive audio?) that is working on an updated sound package for it.  Same company also just did p3d sounds for it.  

For real? That would be amazing. Their soundpacks made all the difference in P3D.

[738 73]

Don't own it but I've always wondered why I don't 🤕  

[blueshark747 1,843]

It's a great plane, Leonardo has patched it pretty consistently.

As far as it being the best, I would say its def in my top 5.

[Wise87 1,281]

I use to fly the Maddog all the time in P3D. I haven't touched it very much in MSFS2020 due to the sounds. What is everyone using for a sound pack if any? Have the sounds improved any?

Edited October 17, 2023 by Wise87

[Republic DC9 234]

I have it and like it but it’s the only plane I have that severely stutters at LAX or even KSNA...PMDG, JF 146, and the others don’t so at least with my installation it is eating frames to the point I can’t use it.

[micstatic 4,319]

1 minute ago, Wise87 said:

I use to fly the Maddog all the time in P3D. I haven't touched it very much in MSFS2020 due to the sounds. What is everyone using for a sound pack if any. Have the sounds improved any?

I'm using the FTSim one now.  It's passable.  Much better than the default.  Though the immersive audio one should be even better.  

 

I think a lot of simmers out there only want to fly modern airplanes, and ones that are currently in service.  Of course I'm not one of them.  I think the other thing is that many 737/A320 drivers are intimidated by the plane because it's more challenging to fly.  That's my theory anyway.  

[WestAir 2,522]

I think LSH suffers from the consequence of having too complete a product. Users know there's nothing big around the corner, and so the hype is always on other products.

I would love if LSH went back and updated all of the interior and exterior textures to match the same quality of the Fenix, and re-did the sound package to take full advantage of the MSFS sound engine. That might bring some of the spot-light back from PMDG, iniBuilds and Fenix, but nothing really grabs attention like a shiny new product or sweeping systems revamps.

[Sunshine13 234]

Yes its much challenging to fly than the PMDG 737, what holds me back is the sound

What program are people using for the sound???

[Silverbird 115]

One of the best fs aircraft out there and not only its different then airbus or boeing and some  cool little quirks definitely doesn't get enough recognition I just hope they continue to update/ upgrade it further with the model again and sounds.

[fakeflyer737 992]

I love it, its definitely underrated IMO. I'd love to seem them do the 717 or MD95. 

[starstream707 70]

It is my go-to, love the old school feel that is just vanilla in every other product out there.

[micstatic 4,319]

1 hour ago, Sunshine13 said:

Yes its much challenging to fly than the PMDG 737, what holds me back is the sound

What program are people using for the sound???

Lookup ftsim. It’s a subscription. But you can buy it and immediately cancel.