A patch has entered testing that should fix the excess resource usage by the iFly app and EFB. Also adds some extra customization options to the EFB (personal wallpapers, start up video.)

1 hour ago, Stearmandriver said:

A patch has entered testing that should fix the excess resource usage by the iFly app and EFB. Also adds some extra customization options to the EFB (personal wallpapers, start up video.)

Does that include a memory leak?

Edited Monday at 12:57 AM2 days by sd_flyer

Just tried another short two hours flight which ended up with CTD Just in case tried not to use BATC thinking to give more resources for iFly plugin

My route: KSNA/20R N0451F380 HHERO3 OROSZ DCT COREZ DCT RGOOD DCT GALTS DCT GAMLL DCT KOTH/05

Not sure what to make of it. Very disappointed. Again love or hate PMDG it's rock solid with short or long haul.

1 hour ago, sd_flyer said:

Does that include a memory leak?

That's what 'excess resource usage' means.

Edited Monday at 02:22 AM2 days by Tuskin38

51 minutes ago, Tuskin38 said:

That's what 'excess resource usage' means.

Not in my understanding. "Excess resource usage" could be limited to just optimizing certain tasks for better performance relative to CPU. Memory leak is allocating memory and fail to release it to the point of crash - this specifically has to do with RAM. Having 64 RAM on my PC and getting CTD implies on that. As far as performance I have no issue with iFly my CPU loaded max to 38% only; in other words, my performance doesn't degrade.

4 hours ago, sd_flyer said:

Does that include a memory leak?

Yes, as well as cpu usage.

@Stearmandriver FWIW, i did another short flight HNL-OGG in it yesterday, flew ECON speeds and it did decelerate with ptich. From that single test, it could be that when using an entered speed, the plane loses its ability to recalculate a deceleration path.

@everyone

Hi Everyone!

We are happy to announce that Hotfix 1.1.0.1 is ready for the iFly MAX8!!

Start your iFly Manager and it will prompt you to update to the latest Manager version: 1.1.0.6.

Then open the iFly Manager again and it will prompt you to update your MAX8 to build 1.1.0.1.

Fixes and Features list:

- Added ability to change default EFB port in the iFly Manager

- Large custom .wav files now playable

- Plugin optimizations applied

- Plugin memory leak (MSFS 2024 when plugin manually started), excessive polling and cabin voice issues fixed

- Several model fixes: cabin curtain pulling into overhead bin/underside of radar dome missing when open/MSFS 2024 lights improved including beacon and wing tip lights (3rd party addons can affect and cause lights to separate from wing)/reverse text on right spoiler

- EFB optimizations applied

- EFB fixes and additions:

-- Vehicles flashing in Ground Support app fixed

-- Navigraph app causing white flashing fixed

-- Default wall paper showing before Custom wall paper loads fixed

-- Added startup video (.gif)

-- Added \Boot to the EFB folder structure for .gifs. Contains the default opening video

-- Added function on the Settings page to select desired custom wall paper and custom opening videos (.gifs)

If you experience EFB issues after installing this hotfix, please see this FAQ:

https://discord.com/channels/1249718181149413477/1515333077117829161

1 hour ago, MPL said:

@everyone

Hi Everyone!

We are happy to announce that Hotfix 1.1.0.1 is ready for the iFly MAX8!!

Start your iFly Manager and it will prompt you to update to the latest Manager version: 1.1.0.6.

Then open the iFly Manager again and it will prompt you to update your MAX8 to build 1.1.0.1.

Fixes and Features list:

- Added ability to change default EFB port in the iFly Manager

- Large custom .wav files now playable

- Plugin optimizations applied

- Plugin memory leak (MSFS 2024 when plugin manually started), excessive polling and cabin voice issues fixed

- Several model fixes: cabin curtain pulling into overhead bin/underside of radar dome missing when open/MSFS 2024 lights improved including beacon and wing tip lights (3rd party addons can affect and cause lights to separate from wing)/reverse text on right spoiler

- EFB optimizations applied

- EFB fixes and additions:

-- Vehicles flashing in Ground Support app fixed

-- Navigraph app causing white flashing fixed

-- Default wall paper showing before Custom wall paper loads fixed

-- Added startup video (.gif)

-- Added \Boot to the EFB folder structure for .gifs. Contains the default opening video

-- Added function on the Settings page to select desired custom wall paper and custom opening videos (.gifs)

If you experience EFB issues after installing this hotfix, please see this FAQ:

https://discord.com/channels/1249718181149413477/1515333077117829161

I hope they've actually fixed the memory leak bug. I'm going to do a long haul this weekend to test it.

I own the PMDG 737 and now that this has been out for a little while curious to know from people that own both how the Ifly compares to the pmdg. I had the Ifly in fsx and loved it. Any reason to have both ?

23 minutes ago, bmarcoux2 said:

I own the PMDG 737 and now that this has been out for a little while curious to know from people that own both how the Ifly compares to the pmdg. I had the Ifly in fsx and loved it. Any reason to have both ?

They are both great. I haven't flown the Ifly yet with latest update but before the last update, it flown great for me. I get enjoyment from both.

1 hour ago, bmarcoux2 said:

I own the PMDG 737 and now that this has been out for a little while curious to know from people that own both how the Ifly compares to the pmdg. I had the Ifly in fsx and loved it. Any reason to have both ?

I have both and couldn’t choose my favourite between the two. Wouldn’t want to be without either.

1 hour ago, bmarcoux2 said:

I own the PMDG 737 and now that this has been out for a little while curious to know from people that own both how the Ifly compares to the pmdg. I had the Ifly in fsx and loved it. Any reason to have both ?

Whatever you like the most, this is my honest view.

iFly 737 MAX is much better than the PMDG in certain respects.

However, in my opinion, the previous iFly 737 MAX version had better flight dynamics than Version 1.1.0.0. We'll see what the next update brings, but at the moment, a few refinements would certainly be welcome.

18 minutes ago, LRBS said:

Whatever you like the most, this is my honest view.

iFly 737 MAX is much better than the PMDG in certain respects.

However, in my opinion, the previous iFly 737 MAX version had better flight dynamics than Version 1.1.0.0. We'll see what the next update brings, but at the moment, a few refinements would certainly be welcome.

I assume you’ve ticketed your flight dynamic issues with specific details?