Ifly Max8 v1.0 is now available.  https://msfsaddons.com/2024/11/16/ifly-737-max-8-version-1-0-0-released-for-microsoft-flight-simulator/

Edited November 16, 20241 yr by YukonPete

https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/651351-ifly-737-max-is-out-now-pre-release-only/page/33/

 

44 minutes ago, pete_auau said:

https://www.avsim.com/forums/topic/651351-ifly-737-max-is-out-now-pre-release-only/page/33/

 

Buried on Page 33 of the pre beta post! I would not have known it was posted. It's out of Beta is my post.

Edited November 16, 20241 yr by YukonPete

Maybe a bit off topic, do you think I should wait since FS2024 comes with a Max8 and i don't have to shell out 70USD for the same plane which eventually will be compatible with both platforms? 

4 hours ago, YukonPete said:

Buried on Page 33 of the pre beta post! I would not have known it was posted. It's out of Beta is my post.

Agree.  That other link is for the Beta release.  Glad you started this one.

Jase

How is the performance. Is it as fps friendly as PMDG 737?

Edited November 16, 20241 yr by History

1 hour ago, History said:

How is the performance. Is it as fps friendly as PMDG 737?

The beta was on my system. Havent tested 1.0 yet

Michael Moe

Edited November 16, 20241 yr by Michael Moe

maybe double information but I myself am always happy if people post the actual content vs links only:

**We are now releasing version 1.0.0.** This announcement replaces the previous one from a few days ago. The changelog is also replaced.

First, we would like to thank everyone who has contributed to helping us advance the product. We apologize for some delays in getting the next build out to you, however, we believe the delay comes with some benefits. In developing a complex aircraft such as the MAX8, along with the platform of MSFS, it is beneficial to tackle other elements when fixing one. The list has now grown to over 130 features or fixes added. Note that after MSFS 2024 is released, we will begin researching compatibility. We will not have a timeline on MSFS compatibility until some time after MSFS 2024 is released.

**Important: Before installing, make sure you follow these instructions, as a complete product replacement is required:**

1. Make sure MSFS and the iFly Plugin is not running.
2. Press "Manage Product" in the main screen, then select the "Open Data Folder". Manually DELETE all the content, including the “work” folder.
3. Press “Uninstall”
4. Make sure the MAX8 is deleted from your “Community” folder.

The iFly Manager has been updated. We recommend you update that first by going to https://manager.flight1.net

We will be adding the product to the main Flight1 site shortly.

**Changelog for 1.0.0:** (click below to see the long list- 130 items only since there is 1 double count 🙂 )

Spoiler

1. PFD barber pole wrong texture
2. MSFS mouse interaction style, some switches are not normal
3. VSD drawing terrain out of bounds
4. Added inhibit of joystick/yoke and throttles
5. Throttle Partial and Total Inhibit options added
6. ND & MFD pages swap redraw is now simulated.
7.  GEN power source cycle causes Dome light and 6-packs to flicker.
8. The FEEL DIFF PRESS Light On Too Long
9. Oxygen test colour invalid. It's Grey. Should be yellow
10. When the start switch is put to GRD it takes about 2 to 3 seconds for the start valve open alert to illuminate but it comes on instantly in iFly
11. High Speed Tape on PFD - Incorrect small dots, real ones are bigger.
12. Stall stick shaker has no animation
13. LNAV Overshoot
14. Engine spool rate adjusted. (within < 3% to real engine) Thank you Tim Long.
15. Setting total PAX in EFB may cause some PAX values to exceed the maximum value
16. Adjusted PAX station positions for enhanced CG% accuracy.
17. Plugin tool adds the function of specifying MSFS installed package path
18. Plugin close/exit and minimize to systray logic adjusted. New pop-up message added on closing.
19. Corrected the flap limit text error on the landing gear panel,
20. Corrected the cabin window visor texture error,
21. Corrected the cockpit eyebrow window texture error,
22. Corrected some cockpit wall texture errors,
23. Corrected the door indicator panel light text error,
24. Corrected the fuel panel light text error
25. Optimized the model and texture effect of the MCP digital window
26. Optimized the Overhead Panel textures,
27. Optimized the texture effect of the external emergency evacuation lighting
28. iFly Manager has a "Close Plugin" option if it did not gracefully shut down on its own.
29. iFly Manager - changed the "Manage Order" button to "Manage Product"
30. iFly Manager - other fixes to help during peak traffic periods.
31. iFly Manager – no longer opens iFly Plugin after install (to avoid confusion and to get folks used to using it as designed).
32. iFly Plugin – No longer minimizes to tray instead of closing.
33. Go around N1
34. FMC EXEC Light
35. The white NAV light on the winglet is abnormal in colour when not in VC view
36. Small visual niggles 
37. Door animation problem
38. Engine fan animation showing when stopped on the ground, conflicts with another product
39. Corrected some obvious corners of the sun visor track model, 
40. corrected the mirror image of the co-pilot remote control stick label text map, 
41. moved the click area of the safety belt of the four doors to the hook position, 
42. optimized the animation of the wing, 
43. adjusted the width of the middle column of the windshield, 
44. the light leakage of the luggage rack of the 19/20 row seats, 
45. adjusted the overall size of the sun visor
46. FIX data not cleared after landing
47. Adjusted EGT cooling rate after engine shutdown
48. Corrected the direction of water droplets on the glass of the four overwing emergency exit doors
49. Fixed the problem of wings disappearing at certain angles
50. LVL CHG/VNAV CLB/DES will deviate significantly from the command speed and then correct back
51. SPD REST cannot input altitude data alone
52. wrong trim wheel position, 90 degrees appose 
53. WXR button text backlight correction for co-pilot EFIS
54. LVL CHG SPEED
55. Gaps in legs on PLN page -- oceanic
56. Trim wheel sound modified
57. LNAV S Turns occurrence reduced
58. VNAV PTH\SPD
59. Hydraulic pumps output
60. Place-Bearing/Place-Bearing possible
61. VNAV Speed when taking flaps
62. APP Button not De-selectable if Only VOR/LOC is Armed
63. Elapsed time
64. Manual Control Input Results in AP Disconnect AND FMA Mode Blanking (Both single AP and dual AP have been tested, no bugs were found)
65. SMALL INNACURACIES(RTE 1&2 FLIGHT NUMBER)
66. PROGRESS PAGE,corrections
67. INIT REF / PERF PAGE,corrections
68. FMC IDENT,corrections
69. VSD,corrections 
70. FLIGHT & VOICE RECORDER test, corrected
71. ENGINE & CARGO FIRE TEST,self-test delay added
72. NOSE WHEEL TURN ANGLE RUDDER PEDALS,adjusted
73. FLAPS TOO MUCH DRAG,reduced
74. Extending the Flaps should decrease the HYD QTY Sensed on SYS B0
75. Sound Updates; fixed fuel pumps and flaps being inaudible for some
76. rebalanced exterior fuel and hyd pumps
77. improved ground roll sounds
78. added slat drag audible in cabin mostly
79. general minor sound fixes
80. GW ENTRY INHIBITED option is not working
81. Update nosewheel steering logic
82. The cabin entrance lights were still on when the cabin is cold
83. HYD system not simulated/not working correctly
84. Engine out cruise page inaccurate max altitude
85. definition of the VR perspective added to camera.cfg VR user need to test
86. Parking Brakes Simple and Realistic Mode adjusted. See FAQ section for more details 
87. Runway Turnoff Lights do not illuminate ground, Fixed
88. FIX Info Page other RWYs of Arrival / Dep Airport cannot be selected
89. Changing Thrust Limit on N1 Page changes Thrust Lever Position
90. FO/Right EFB (I only found that FO EFB could not load the airport map, and I did not find other problems)
91. Adjusted DU colours according to supplied values.
92. Added Emergency exit lighting to the cabin
93. Added eGPU connected FWD & AFT Dim Entry Lights
94. Corrected background floodlight – throttle quadrant
95. Reduced MAP & Chart Lights initial intensity 
96. Added Bow Motoring Lvar’s
97. DEP/ARR panel freeze (KLAX, KONT, DTTJ, ENGM) resolved
98. AP Speed predictions / Selection on Descent Fixed
99. red line does not disappear from the EGT gauge after engine start. Fixed
100. BOW motoring extended by 30%
101. EGT adjusted to Ambient temp when cold
102. Multiple Magenta route line issues resolved
103. upper limit of the glide slope warning has been raised from 300ft to 1000ft.
104. ILS freq operating both rwy directions rollout localizer logic improved
105. Rollout improved 
106. QNH added to Descent / Forecast page
107. VIA intersections on Route page not being calculated
108. Pilots randomly vanish, fixed
109. Missing rear position white lights LED’s added.
110. Throttle Partial and Total Inhibit options added
111. ND & MFD pages swap redraw is now simulated.
112. User guides updated.
113. When the start switch is put to GRD it takes about 2 to 3 seconds for the start valve open alert to illuminate
114. LNAV S-Turn occurrences reduced
115. Parking Brakes Simple and Realistic Mode adjusted. See FAQ section for more details
116. Runway Turnoff Lights do not illuminate ground, Fixed
117. CVR Button colours wrong way around
118. Auto Trim option cannot be disabled
119. Minimum maneuver speed displayed too soon on speed-tape during take-off.
120. Incorrect timing for N1 activation on take-off with VNAV
121. LNAV struggling and strange segment redraw
122. Stab trim position of outside model not matching trim indicator inside
123. Mach Number in Speed Window should not show leading "0."
124. Changing Runways does not delete TO Speeds
125. VHF DATA should only be possible on VHF3
126. Click Sound of DU brightness knob removed
127. VNAV page target speed should set in background under speed intervention
128. OAT DISAGREE ALERT - V SPEEDS not deleted
129. AT does not engage if unaspirated TAT probe option is selected when starting airborne
130. EFB v-speed “nan” issue resolved
131. And fixed multiple items that did not made it into the change-log

 

Edited November 16, 20241 yr by DAD

6 hours ago, avistudent said:

Maybe a bit off topic, do you think I should wait since FS2024 comes with a Max8 and i don't have to shell out 70USD for the same plane which eventually will be compatible with both platforms? 

Don't wait. You have it now with MSFS2020. I think for complex addons it'll take time for MSFS2024 to catch on.

Took off from LPMA and towards EKCH with latest update.

Really nice experience. Sounds has also improved allthough PACKS seem a little to loud to me ? Maybe a sound scale option for the future ?

I am overspeeding now at FL340 towards PINEK . 0.79MACH in the FMC but the A/C is doing 0.82 with the warning sounds .Could be ASFS interfering i dont know but using levl-change and then VNAV again sorted it out. (SPD INTV did not)

Great that you now can disable inputs from Yoke and Throttle so not disturbing the A/P.

Still room for improvements and features (like GSX automatics for instance  - Doors/fuel load in real time etc) but this is really top notch.

Strangely enough i seem to get use of the EFB . I did not see that comming.

Looking forward to test the manual and automatic flight further .

Great plane that i allready highly recommend. 🙂

 

PS! i also re-downloaded the liveries after deleting everything in the download folder .   This was not erased by the un-install  function but i did remove them from the community folder myself.

Michael Moe

 

 

 

Edited November 16, 20241 yr by Michael Moe

I have been thinking about this aircraft since the beta came out. It just bothers me that I would have to spend $70 to get another 737 when I already own two from PMDG. I understand that the cabin is nice, but from owning the Fenix, I probably visit the cabin once on a flight if that much, so that isn't really worth $70. It's still basically a 737, in fact that is the way Boeing designed it, so pilots wouldn't need any additional training. I think I will pass on this one. 

Great update to an already excellent aircraft.

53 minutes ago, Michael Moe said:

PS! i also re-downloaded the liveries after deleting everything in the download folder .   This was not erased by the un-install  function but i did remove them from the community folder myself.

Reinstalling liveries isn’t necessary—only the configuration files need to be removed before uninstalling and added back after installing v1.0.

I bought this plane day one of release prompted mainly by all the excitement.  After three or four flights I wasn’t so excited so I parked it never to fly again, but I did follow their discord and I learned there that many were just like me, not so excited.  So I patiently awaited the patch.

I installed the update yesterday and took two inaugural flights, one about 60 min, the other about 180. In both flights, the performance, accuracy and immersion of the experience was exemplary.

Now I’m Excited!

-B

Edited November 16, 20241 yr by btacon

4 hours ago, Michael Moe said:

Strangely enough i seem to get use of the EFB

Not there yet here. Find it weird but that is obviously me being used to PMDG or let alone the PMDG EFBs which I find more intuitive and especially helpful. Even though the iFly EFB is how the real thing looks and behaves. Simbrief import I still not figured out through the EFB (if this is possible at all?), just via FMC. Did a quick turn in v1 earlier today, left the EFB off…

4 hours ago, Bobsk8 said:

I have been thinking about this aircraft since the beta came out. It just bothers me that I would have to spend $70 to get another 737 when I already own two from PMDG. I understand that the cabin is nice, but from owning the Fenix, I probably visit the cabin once on a flight if that much, so that isn't really worth $70. It's still basically a 737, in fact that is the way Boeing designed it, so pilots wouldn't need any additional training. I think I will pass on this one. 

The sound package makes the PMDG one sound like an amateur with zero experience made it. Boris did a phenomenal job on the iFly sounds and the immersion is crazy good. Turning on the runway and hearing the grooved pavement through the tires is insane.