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PMDG 777-300ER for MSFS:
This update cycle is again focused on stability and performance improvements based upon some of the usage information we are getting from customer in the feedback process. We anticipate continuing to work on these issues for a while as we aren't yet convinced we have squashed all potential problems unveiled with SU15's release. For the time being we anticipate pushing weekly updates for 77W, as we are working through various buglets, bugs and features to expand your 777 user experience.

Included in this new build are a couple of items that we wanted to get finished in order to ease the Navigraph Navdata update process for PC users as well as for Xbox customers: You can now update your navdata (provided you have a Navigraph subscription) via the Universal Flight Tablet. This will make things seamless right from within the flight deck of your 777.

We have also added QR codes on a page within the tablet that will take you directly to documentation for the 777. We chose this route in order to highlight the ongoing growth of the 777 documentation online where it is accessible to both PC and Xbox users equally, with the added benefit that you can open it on your phone or tablet to have nearby while you fly- and it also allows Xbox users to have access to the documentation simply, since the Xbox doesn't allow you to go plumbing around in the directory structure.

One other significant fix in this build is that we have fixed a problem in the tablet that was causing a collision with the windows long-file-name limitations. That was hampering some users and has now been addressed for nearly all users. If you have an exceptionally long name for your PC you might still run afoul of the long file name problem- but we hope that this won't affect many users after this build iteration.

The change list for the rest of the stuff we touched is as follows:


PMDG 777 for MSFS - 2.00.0039
Released 2024-07-18

14434: [FMS/AFDS - VNAV] ALTN Page rapid and modulated update scheme with frame rate OPT (emvaos)
14455: [FMS/AFDS - LNAV] RTE offset entry bank limit reduction (emvaos)
14483: [External Model - Liveries] Incorrect SELCAL code displayed on G-STBC (psterling)
14526: [FMS - Functionality Problems (General)] Updated forced turn direction algorithm for HDG SEL mode (emvaos)
14551: [Virtual Cockpit - Geometry/Textures] Gap between PFD and ND (vscimone)
14552: [FMS/AFDS - LNAV] Handling arc intercept via TF waypoint on arc [TNCC/11 AMIPU1] (emvaos)
14566: [FMS/AFDS - VNAV] CLB SPD Limit Handling (emvaos)
14567: [External Model - Liveries] BA Livery - Incorrect spelling of the Callsign in the aircraft.cfg file (psterling)
14318: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] A/P disconnect with 2 Press UNSILENCED not responding correctly. (emvaos)
14576: [Systems - IRUs/Navigation Controls] ADIRU Drift error at very low speeds or stationary on ground (emvaos)
14564: [External Model - Geometry] No Electronics Sign on cabin (jbrown)
14286: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] External wind 'whistle/howl' noise head in flight deck during cruise. > Adjustments are made to the volume (jdoorman)
14275: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] Loud and annoying wind sound with jetway connected > Adjustments are made to the volume (jdoorman)
14548: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] Windowshade sound not audible > Volume adjustments made to make them more noticeable (jdoorman)
14383: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] Wind sound in the flight deck with 1L Door open > Adjustments are made to the volume (jdoorman)
14563: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] APU sound in cabin > Volume adjusted to remove the high pitch (jdoorman)
14569: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] Engine Buzz too loud on cruise > Adjustments are made to the volume. (jdoorman)
14582: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] Engine sound volume in relation to Altitude and Speed > Added both the ALTITUDE and TAS for the engines (jdoorman)
14587: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] Fuel Pump Sounds Missing > Volume fixed for the outside and added the inside sounds (jdoorman)
14571: [External Model - Geometry] Releasing stairs 2L opens invisible door in MSFS (hvanrensburg)
14512: [Systems - Lighting - VC/2D] Aft Galley lighting inop (jbrown)
14518: [FMS - Route/Legs Pages] Severe FPS Loss related to ND in COmbo with Fixes (ETOPS Entries) (abashkatov)
14509: [Main Panel - ND] Etops Range Rings cause massive performance slowdown (abashkatov)
13384: [Systems - Air Conditioning/Heating] Overpressure relief inop at 9.42 psi (rsrandazzo)
14490: [Systems - Pressurization] over pressure remote ambient pressure sense port failing to dump cabin pressure at 8.95psi. (rsrandazzo)
14591: [General - Unsure] curtains near 00002 and 00003 doors Clipping wall (jbrown)
14574: [External Model - Geometry] Closed Cabin curtains missing backside (jbrown)
14418: [Virtual Cockpit - Geometry/Textures] Mesh holes in wiper hub edges (jbrown)
14592: [External Model - Geometry] outboard flap fairings top seals next to flaperons are clipping through flap panel (jbrown)
14581: [External Model - Geometry] GE90 intake and fan textures need improvment (jbrown)
14561: [External Model - Geometry] APU exhaust blur effect timing is off (jbrown)
14371: [External Model - Geometry] Strobe lights appearing dim during day and when zoomed out (jbrown)
14389: [Systems - Wheels & Brakes] Tire wear persistence per airframe is not working properly. (rsrandazzo)
14601: [Systems - Pressurization] Tailskid needs to provide greater protection from hull breach in event of a tail strike. (rsrandazzo)
14570: [Virtual Cockpit - Geometry/Textures] Glareshield goes beyond fuselage (vscimone)
14602: [Virtual Cockpit - Geometry/Textures] Windscreen sunvisor angle change to improve view in VR (vscimone)
14578: [Virtual Cockpit - Functionality/Click-Spots] VOR/ADF switch not operational with Mouse wheel (hvanrensburg)
14597: [Virtual Cockpit - Geometry/Textures] Font size too small for some panel writing (vscimone)
14327: [General - Unsure] Fuel temperature not changing during refueling operations. (rsrandazzo)
14573: [Virtual Cockpit - Geometry/Textures] Texture issue on F/O ND bazel (vscimone)
14577: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] 777-300ER IN/HPA BARO knob - FO no click sound (hvanrensburg)
14556: [General - Unsure] Load/Save last engine oil fix (emvaos)

PMDG 777-300ER for Marketplace PC / Xbox:
We are in the process of pushing the 777 into the intake process for Marketplace. It is a dual release for both PC and Xbox users. We anticipate that it may take 2-4 weeks before the airplane is available, but obviously if it happens more quickly we will be happy to see all of our marketplace customers joining the fleet. We will keep you advised as to what we know, whenever we know it.

PMDG 777F for MSFS:
The 777F is currently the development focus for the team, and we are in the process of setting it's "go-to-beta" date. We'll let you know when it actually enters beta testing, and we anticipate that it will be a pretty quick test process. We are also evaluating whether we will push the 77L or 777-200ER after the 77F... We'll let you know once a decision has been rendered.

Tidbits about the 747 and future:

PMDG 747 for MSFS:
Development on the 747 product line started back in January, and is progressing apace. I mention this specifically because the 747 happens to be our traditional flagship- so we have some unexpected and very exciting things planned for this product line. Stay tuned here for some progressive updates on this project as we go forward. Mathijs and I are having a cultural clash internally as we try to balance his desire to "share what we are doing as we do it!" against my compulsive need to "stay quiet and get the work done, THEN show it."

We shall see who wins.

Okay everybody- I have been saying this quite a bit lately- but we really do appreciate the enthusiasm you are showing for our 777. This was an important development cycle for us, as it was an opportunity to really show what can be done with a bit of familiarity on the platform, and some creativity. We are looking forward to taking this all a step further with our 747 product line, and of course learning what new toys we might get access to in MSFS 2024...
 

Flying the T7 this  morning, everything working perfectly. 😀

2 hours ago, Bobsk8 said:

Flying the T7 this  morning, everything working perfectly. 😀

What about PFD/ND gap? 😇

Edited July 19, 20241 yr by Vitold69

Nice, looks like they have addressed the sound issue some people were having with loud external sounds getting pumped into the cockpit when the doors were opened for boarding. 

24 minutes ago, Vitold69 said:

What about PFD/ND gap? 😇

Fixed by avionic guy after multiple complains of quality assurance ! 🙂

The T777 is awesome 

1 hour ago, Vitold69 said:

What about PFD/ND gap? 😇

Duct Tape fixes anything. 

I have  a Tire Pressure warning error in the EICAS after the update, that's while at the gate...I checked for any aircraft failures none were active, also requested tire replacement from the EFB that didn't fix it either...any tips?

Sounds are much better now

Edited July 19, 20241 yr by emsss78

3 hours ago, fakeflyer737 said:

The T777

The triple 777? Thad be like 9 7’s. Wait, it’d look like 777777777. 😁 at least 7 is a lucky number 

3 hours ago, Bobsk8 said:

Duct Tape fixes anything. 

And if it doesn't then it probably needs WD-40  

After the update, my third flight on the 777, the FMC locks up when I input the Payload from simbrief. I had to restart PC to get it to work, did one flight, the next flight same thing happened, and this time restart of PC didn't fix it. I am going to load the 737 for now, and put the 777 in the hangar. 

1 hour ago, emsss78 said:

I have  a Tire Pressure warning error in the EICAS after the update, that's while at the gate...I checked for any aircraft failures none were active, also requested tire replacement from the EFB that didn't fix it either...any tips?

Sounds are much better now

same here

3 minutes ago, ttbq1 said:

same here

Just planned a flight from Zurich to Athens to check the error...still exists...I even tried ground maintenance through the FMC it doesn't get cleared 😞

13 minutes ago, Bobsk8 said:

After the update, my third flight on the 777, the FMC locks up when I input the Payload from simbrief. I had to restart PC to get it to work, did one flight, the next flight same thing happened, and this time restart of PC didn't fix it. I am going to load the 737 for now, and put the 777 in the hangar. 

Haven't got any lockups so far...only the tire pressure EICAS warning that nothing seems to make it go