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  1. Posted

    On 8/4/2022 at 6:44 PM, Drumcode said:

    Are you working on any cool stuff? 🙂

    I had a few projects ongoing but got paused by a work-related move and to make matters worse, a bug in Windows 11 which would not allow the GMAX design program to process 3D models. No one has been able to figure out why.

    I had to reinstall Windows 10 on a separate SSD and work from there which is not ideal. As a result, I got stalled on a freeware KIND, an update for FlyTampa Dubai to include a now four-year old terminal and some smaller projects like KRFD and KCID. 

    My aim is to move asap to MSFS designing because the output with the new software engine looks exciting. The PBR texture handling is so much better than P3D.

    Our SSJ project for DTW is dead because my partner Ian is AWOL for a long time now. I do want to redo KPHL one day but the size of that is very large for a single person.

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  3. Posted

    23 minutes ago, WestAir said:

    I was watching Captain Canada's MD-80 stream just now, and he said "I think it's too quiet. Definitely too quiet. I can't wait for someone to make a soundpack." And since I've seen this same comment here a few times, I want to link an HD video of an MD-80 departing from the flight deck so those of you who have the product can compare reality versus sim versus expectation.

    The very first time I was in an MD-80 I remember saying "Man, did we just do a dead stick take-off?" - And I was sitting in row 3 of the cabin.

    I wrote about the sounds in the real MD80 above. They are silent in the front and loud in the back. Great video, also shows how complex the workflows are.

  5. Posted

    8 minutes ago, Fiorentoni said:

    They need to be in the documents folder AND in the community/leonardo-maddog-aircraft/routes folder to work fully, at leats that's written somewhere in the manuals. Importing route worked for me.

    Oh and go to acars -> flt plan on the CDU/FMS before trying to enter the coroute.

    The simbrief downloader will sort that out when you point to the folder.

     

  7. Posted

    1 minute ago, ShawnG said:

    Laugh if you like, and it may seem a ridiculous reaction if you think of dealing with one product only, but I am kinda in his camp on this one.  My last pc build happened a month or two prior to msfs being released, and after the sheer hell of trying to install all my P3D addons again, I gave up and swore I would never buy addons again, that didn’t use a unified installer like Orbx central or Marketplace. (And I won’t install p3d again either)

    it’s not because I can’t handle one challenge/response scenario,  it’s because when you add up all of them that go into what we use on the sim,  all with different procedures, serials kept on multiple websites and in multiple saved emails, it becomes a chore, and a nightmare to manage.  Now at the moment, msfs is a bit better, because it (for me) requires less addons for enjoyment than fsx/p3d, and there are more developers that see the light of using install managers,  and it’s not like I won’t buy the odd product that does it’s own thing, but I will severely limit those purchases.  Roll your condescending eyes if you must, it’s a real thing.
     

    tl:dr It’s not that one older style installer is bad, but the problem adds up over many addons.

    Fair enough.

  8. Posted · Edited by ShezA

    All users have to keep in mind to follow the workflows to the letter or it will not fly. This is a beast to fly and not one where you might think the preflight and takeoff is job done. No. It is an aircraft that requires attention to the arrival gate. It is a full time job for two pilots and we are trying to fly it with one pilot. 🙂

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  9. Posted

    8 minutes ago, Fiorentoni said:

    What do you mean "manual process"? You mean entering the serial number and click "activate"? How else do you want that to work out? Phone call?

    I just laugh when I see comments like the above. Not buying a simulator aircraft because the activation process is perceived to be old and not because anything wrong with the product. Oh well. 🙂🙄

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  13. Posted

    7 minutes ago, OzWhitey said:

    I’m not sure about these claims that the Maddog has better systems depth and features than the PMDG 737. Somethings yes, some things no.

    I never considered the FSX or ped Maddog to be some ultimate pinnacle of sim craft. Rather, it’s a very good model of plane thats fun to fly, in part because it’s low-ish tech and in part because it’s a nice change from Airbus or Boeing.

    ‘In P3d, it was definitely in the top tier with pmdg, FSL and majestic, but my opinion on which one of these was best would change depending on which day you asked me!

     I tend to agree with your comments. Each of these sims were close to the top of the pile in their previous incarnations.

  14. Posted

    Just now, Fiorentoni said:

    The overall quality of the cockpit is not on a top-notch level, that‘s for sure. They did not rebuild it from scratch like PMDG did, but rather ported the textures from P3D. I‘m not happy with it, but I still think the visuals is gonna be good enough, because it was excellent in P3D. This combined with the MSFS lighting will do only good.

    But I absolutely would like an updated VC in the near future.

    Fair enough. I am sure the feedback will be accepted by Leonardo.

  15. Posted · Edited by ShezA

    1 hour ago, jbdbow1970 said:

    Maybe not around 50-60 fps but the video I saw had the maddog as low as 37 fps and the FBW dipped into the mid 20's is that the performance you willing to sacrifice when the main point is simulating an aircraft without a stutterfest? My biggest gripe with the MD80 is the sounds to be honestly and that is mostly external and im sure there will be a soundpack out within a few weeks..

    I agree with what you are saying but frankly I am surprised with these marginal arguments about an A pillar with slightly low-res texture or a sound effect that does not flow from ear to ear which makes it not worth the price...just step back and see the quality of the overall package....but I guess each one his own....

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  16. Posted

    8 minutes ago, the_simpilot said:

    I am referring to the limitations where developers need external apps to make certain things happen. I don't disagree with your statement of SDK is mature enough to accommodate high fidelity aircraft. However I was always under the impression that these additional functionality that was made possible by external apps that injects data to the sim could have been integrated into the sim itself rather than enforcing an external app. I might be wrong but that's what I am thinking.

    What is the concern with the external app injecting data? As long as it runs well in-sim.

    By the way, correct me if wrong but all of the so called high-fidelity sims also had external processes in P3D and probably XP, due to those platform limitations, be it an app or a separate non-P3D related process. And the weather related ones definitely were using external processes.

    I think the point is to not worry too much about these things and just fly.

    As I said earlier if I were you I would hold off for a few weeks on purchasing this. But if nothing alarming crops up then it would definitely be worth the Euros spent. And Euro 75 is similar to many other high-fidelity sims out there. PMDG is going to take over a Euro 100 from you I think.

    Have fun!

  17. Posted

    24 minutes ago, the_simpilot said:

    This was a much anticipated release for a lot of flight simmers. Unfortunately there are not enough content that I can find in MSFS version of the aircraft that speaks about the system simulations and what has been offered. I have never owned MD-82 in any other flight sim platform and never experienced how deep the system simulation was. Therefore, it is really hard for me to come to a decision to see what I'm getting with the money I will be paying. I was following all the development updates and consuming any content I could find about this aircraft. However after hearing the asking price I'm having hard time to justify the price without seeing what it has to offer.

    Visual quality, 3D model etc. are always subject to change and the developer might take on this after release to bring the visual fidelity up to the standards of the new platform. I do have to agree that the visuals I have seen so far doesn't look too different than the P3D version. Note that I don't own P3D and haven't seen it with my own eyes it's coming from a comparison that all of us have seen between P3D and MSFS version of the aircraft. I can understand the high fidelity and systems simulation that is close to the real life counterpart and that might help a little to wrap my mind around the pricing. However this is a wait and see decision for me until I see a seasoned flight simmer going through all the paces of the product and what has been offered in systems simulation.

    Yes developing a piece of software is not easy especially given the state of SDK in MSFS as of today. However in my humble opinion I can't stop asking why the visual quality seems untouched and looks same as the P3D version(without knowing for sure). To me a high fidelity aircraft at this price point should check all the boxes including the visual department and sounds. at the end of the day it's all about immersion which is what we seek as flight simmers and visuals and sounds are also a part of that immersion. Especially with todays technology and more simmers using VR headsets to maximize the immersion to have a more realistic experience. I think a product and developer with this level of fame within the hardcore flightsim community should have plans for these shortcomings in my opinion.

    I guess I have to wait until I see some reviews and details on the level of detail and maybe a development roadmap from the developer to see what is being planned after release to check all the boxes on the wish list.

    I am not sure why you are doubting it. All of the many users of the Maddog sim in this thread have already stated their opinions on the systems depth of the Leonardo model. And the exterior shots look outstanding.

    Maybe just wait and see and keep the Euro75 in your pocket for now.

  18. Posted

    23 minutes ago, blueshark747 said:

    The MD is more of a brute to handle on descent than the 737, it picks up speed much faster when that nose starts dropping.

    Speed reduction management is a hefty task when it comes to getting her ready for final, which is one of the things I love about the plane.

    In FSX days the descent for final approach was showtime because the Maddog really felt like a huge hunk of metal you had to manage to slow down.

    One of the most satisfying seat of your pants feeling take off and landing simulations I've ever experienced.

    It honestly makes alot of other addon simulations feel dull and quite numb in comparison.

    I would rank the Maddog and Majestic's Q400 top tier when it comes to seat of your pants feel aerodynamics.

     

    My sentiments exactly.

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  19. Posted

    56 minutes ago, Alaska738 said:

    I'm in doubt whether i should buy it or not? At the same time i can't know if i haven't tested it myself. I'll see in 2 days when i have it in my hands.

    Buy it if you are willing to put the time in to learn it.But once you master it there is nothing like it. More fun than the 737NG and way more than the autobot A320. Don't misunderstand me. I simfly all three and love them all in their own different ways, but if I have the time I prefer the Maddog.

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  23. Posted

    12 minutes ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

    The config files you create are held under My Documents\Alacrity. You can open them with Notepad. Also, try uninstalling and reinstalling.

    Thanks. Found them finally. Still not working. I have already reinstalled it but let me continue with other fixes.

  24. Posted · Edited by ShezA

    18 minutes ago, CaptainNick said:

    Easy for a 737 pilot? I guess??? Depends on how deep you were into the “study level” 737’s. At the end of the day it’s an airliner doing airliner ops so that part sure. The FMS and ap have its own logic. Plane is way more analog in all aspects than the NG. Demands a bit more from the pilot in actual flying it.

    I guess it was personal opinion. I just found the 737 more forgiving and easier to master and keep up to date with checklists. The Maddog I always found I had to do extra steps and had to be more diligent with checklists.

    Actually, it is really a quirk of flightsimming. In real life a maddog pilot would not be swapping around and flying a 737 all the time so he would master the aircraft. RW pilots loved the Maddog but they named it Maddog for a reason...

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  25. Posted

    6 minutes ago, Ray Proudfoot said:

    @ShezA, Ken bowed out a long time ago. But Alacrity still works in Windows 10 and it still stops chosen services. It would be strange if W11 broke it.

    It is a testament to Ken and his little program that currently there is no program out there that can do what it does.

    I am not sure it is a Win11 issue. I think it may be due to a corrupted profile or a service which is blocking access. I wanted to check with Ken about how to view the config files to maybe reset it.

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