I went ahead and bought the iFly 737 based off of all the great reviews. It was late last night and only really had an hour or so to poke around but what I’ve seen so far is incredible. The sounds and modeling are on another level. I’m really looking forward to getting back into 737’s because I’ve been flying the FBW A320 pretty much all the time.  
 

I was setting up a flight into KSLC and there was no option for the 35L Rnav RNP Z approach, which has an RF leg. I’m not sure if that approach is labeled AR, but I was surprised not to see it listed in the FMC. I’m assuming the iFly can shoot these types of approaches because on its feature list, it has RF legs there, so I’m just hoping I’m missing something. Maybe I need to update the planes nav data? I didn’t get a chance to read the manual, which brings me to my next question: I had to come into the office today (Sunday) to pretty much babysit, but I forgot to download a copy of the manual. Is that available for download somewhere, or am I just going to have to wait until I get home later?

Thanks in advance. It’s been a while since I was this excited to learn a new plane because word not allowed — this one is really well done, 

 

 

Edited May 25, 20251 yr by Bdub22

Is Navdata up to date? 

54 minutes ago, Jude Bradley said:

Is Navdata up to date? 

I bought it last night so I would think it would come with the most up to date navdata. If not, how is that data updated with the iFly? As I mentioned, I haven’t had a chance to read the manual yet but was just curious if others have definitely flown an RNAV RNP approach before. If yes, then that’s good news and I’ll eventually figure it out. 

You should update the navdata - easiest via the Navigraph hub

It's probably a navdata issue; Navigraph is the way to update.  The iFly is definitely capable of the approach; I've built many very complex RNP (AR) procedures for it and they're parsed very well.  The handling of navdata by the iFly is really, really nice.

In the FMC, this approach would probably just be labeled something like RNVZ35.  I'll check tonight.

Update the Navdata and also you need to go into the plugin and scan for airports or you won't be able to see airport maps on the EFB.

6 hours ago, sultanofswing said:

Update the Navdata and also you need to go into the plugin and scan for airports or you won't be able to see airport maps on the EFB.

That's true but would only affect airport maps and RAAS.  Procedures in the FMC are controlled by the navdata files, which are typically taken care of by Navigraph.

On 5/25/2025 at 9:38 PM, Bdub22 said:

how is that data updated with the iFly

iFly uses separate nav data (completely different from default sim nav data) hence why one would require navigraph to update it. 

Are the options and features in the FMC of the IFly 737 MAX 8 as detailed as they are in the PMDG 737s? I set up all of my short flights in the PMDG 737-600 via the FMC (I have hardly looked at the EFB), so it would be nice to do the same if I decided to purchase the MAX 8.

On 6/21/2025 at 2:10 AM, Christopher Low said:

Are the options and features in the FMC of the IFly 737 MAX 8 as detailed as they are in the PMDG 737s? I set up all of my short flights in the PMDG 737-600 via the FMC (I have hardly looked at the EFB), so it would be nice to do the same if I decided to purchase the MAX 8.

Short answer is yes. You can download the flight plan from simbrief straight into the FMC. As for performance you could guess the flap and ATM thrust and get the speeds etc presented on the FMC and just require selecting to get the large font confirmation display.
You can use the EFB to calculate TO performance or use the TO and Landing performance feature in Simbrief.
The iFly is a great model. Very configurable. Plenty of videos on You tube for to watch to see if it is for you or not.

 

Edited June 22, 2025Jun 22 by cowpatz

I'm starting to read the tutorial and already identified progress from my old p3d version of the iFly 737 MAX.

It looks very detailled indeed, actually allowing for customization details that I actually didn't know were possible in a MAX.

I didn't yet get the chance to make a full flight though...

Edited June 23, 2025Jun 23 by jcomm

On 6/20/2025 at 3:10 PM, Christopher Low said:

Are the options and features in the FMC of the IFly 737 MAX 8 as detailed as they are in the PMDG 737s? I set up all of my short flights in the PMDG 737-600 via the FMC (I have hardly looked at the EFB), so it would be nice to do the same if I decided to purchase the MAX 8.

If you're comfortable with the NG series, you shouldn't find the MAX all that different. Essentially, it's just a 737 with big engines and fancy screens. Only thing I will say is if you're only used to the -600, be very careful you don't over rotate either on takeoff or during the flare. This is a MAX-8, more comparable to the -800 so is a much longer aircraft than the -600. You might also find your V-speeds on takeoff and approach are a bit faster too.

I've now flown ~10 or so flights in the MAX of varying length, and I can get it going from cold and dark to ready to taxi in about 10 minutes - with IRUs set to align instantly which is an option in the EFB.

Your Simbrief flight plan can be pulled into the FMC directly. The Fuel and Payload at the moment cannot, but it's quite easy to set them in the EFB just by copying the pax/cargo and block fuel figures as they are printed on your Simbrief OFP.

 

Edited June 23, 2025Jun 23 by Tom Wright

8 minutes ago, Tom Wright said:

 

Your Simbrief flight plan can be pulled into the FMC directly. The Fuel and Payload at the moment cannot, but it's quite easy to set them in the EFB just by copying the pax/cargo and block fuel figures as they are printed on your Simbrief OFP.

 

If you use the Simbrief briefing panel in MSFS, it makes it even easier to get into the needed information to enter into the EFB. https://flightsim.to/file/48336/simbrief-panel

1 hour ago, Bobsk8 said:

If you use the Simbrief briefing panel in MSFS, it makes it even easier to get into the needed information to enter into the EFB. https://flightsim.to/file/48336/simbrief-panel

Thanks Bob. I use 2024 and use the Navigraph Simbrief plug in which will bring it in to the in-game EFB, so can pull it up just by pressing the TAB key.

I used the 600/700/800/900 in P3Dv4, so I am well aware of the subtle handling differences, and significant V speed/final approach speed differences