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Does anyone know if there is a list available that shows the extent of updates needed to the stock FSX AFCADS to bring them to a current state? Something like this may be useful to AFCAD developers to select their projects or pilots that have discovered while on approach that their scenery doesn’t matchup with their navdata. I briefly compared the information on Wikipedia, Google Earth, and Bing Maps to the FSX stock scenery and created a spreadsheet listing 176 Chinese airports. I wasn't able post the result for some reason but it's setup like this. ICAO => Airport Name => Remarks => Freeware or Payware Available? Y/N => Navdata Available? Y/N => Charts Available? Y/N Of the airports I checked: 3 appeared pretty current 12 needed major updates 18 needed moderate updates 11 needed minor updates ZSOF has moved completely 131 were missing from FSX Major updates since FSX release = Additional or repositioned runways, and major ramp, terminal, or taxiway changes Moderate updates since FSX release = Significant changes to taxiways, terminals, or ramp space Minor Updates since FSX Release = Slight changes in a taxiway or ramp area. Missing in FSX = Located airport on Google Earth or Bing Maps but not in stock FSX scenery. If a list like this doesn't exist, are there any suggestions on how we can get this project started? Regards, Zubin R. Clark

Does anyone know if there is a list available that shows the extent of updates needed to the stock FSX AFCADS to bring them to a current state? Something like this may be useful to AFCAD developers to select their projects or pilots that have discovered while on approach that their scenery doesn’t matchup with their navdata. I briefly compared the information on Wikipedia, Google Earth, and Bing Maps to the FSX stock scenery and created a spreadsheet listing 176 Chinese airports. I wasn't able post the result for some reason but it's setup like this. ICAO => Airport Name => Remarks => Freeware or Payware Available? Y/N => Navdata Available? Y/N => Charts Available? Y/N Of the airports I checked: 3 appeared pretty current 12 needed major updates 18 needed moderate updates 11 needed minor updates ZSOF has moved completely 131 were missing from FSX Major updates since FSX release = Additional or repositioned runways, and major ramp, terminal, or taxiway changes Moderate updates since FSX release = Significant changes to taxiways, terminals, or ramp space Minor Updates since FSX Release = Slight changes in a taxiway or ramp area. Missing in FSX = Located airport on Google Earth or Bing Maps but not in stock FSX scenery. If a list like this doesn't exist, are there any suggestions on how we can get this project started? Regards, Zubin R. Clark

Boeing Source Material This question may answer the following questions. Are you downloading the 777 PDF manuals from My Boeing Fleet and adding a PMDG watermark or is Boeing supplying you the documents in another format like Framemaker? Just curious as to what flexibility Boeing is giving you to modify the documentation if at all. QRH Functionality Will the 777 QRH come with bookmarks or will it be in a similar format as the NGX QRH? When I fly the NGX, I have FSX running on one monitor and the QRH on my second monitor. If I encounter an emergency or abnormal condition, It would be nice to be able to click on the bookmark / hyperlink from the Quick Action Index or Unannunciated Checklist Index item, and be taken directly to the procedure. PMDG Applicable Content While I truly appreciate having the entire Boeing FCOM series, FCTM, and QRH available, are you able to somehow differentiate what content is not modeled in PMDG or add your own content to describe how a particular system or feature functions if differently than the real world? Regards, Zubin R. Clark

I've always thought Microsoft did a good job with scenery and this press release reinforces my opinion. I do however hope they put more focus on what I and others from the FS community have been asking Microsoft for years: Completely Overhauled Weather Model - Weather plays such a major role in all flight operations. Weather has been a contributing factor to many aviation accidents over the years. Icing, contaminated runways, hail, wind shear, are few of the weather hazards out there that have had little to no impact on my flight simulation experience. Visual models of overcast skies, thunderstorms, various types of precipitation, and transitions from one weather area to another need to be improved. It's time for MS to create a weather model where we can admire it's beauty and respect it's power. Improved ATC Model - I have no desire to fly online with other aviators. I prefer being immersed into an environment where realistic ATC procedures are being used at any airport I desire, at any time of the day, and with as many AI aircraft in the area following the same procedures. Airports should use realistic runway and taxiway traffic flows based on weather conditions and airport congestion. New Lighting Model - From city lights to aircraft internal and external lights, lightning, and the numerous types of airport lighting systems, MS needs to make substantial improvements to this area. Frame Rate Performance - This has been a complaint by many for years. MS needs to make the game playable with visuals maxed using existing and commonly used technology. Airport Models - Airports realistically modeled to include runway textures / materials, runway slope, taxiways, taxiway signs, airport markings, lighting systems. Model all published gates, and parking spots. Database - Use multiple data providers to update all of the IAPs, new runways, remodeled airports, and new airports created since the release of FSX. In particular, several Chinese airports have opened up recently that are not modeled by the default FSX scenery. There are many other features that I'd like to see however the features listed above are some of the more commonly discussed features. I hope Microsoft Flight truly is a completely new product and not a mid-life upgrade to FSX.

I would like to see a long range business jet such as the Gulfstream 650 or Dassault Falcon 7X. With the ability to takeoff from shorter runways, a whole slew of point to point destinations would open up. Both aircraft offer a state of the art integrated avionic suite and I'm sure PMDG would do a great job modeling them.My second choice would be an Embraer E-Jet. The level of detail from PMDG is would offer is unmatched. Finally, I would love to see PMDG partner with other 3rd party Flight Sim vendors do develop the next generation PC flight sim.

Users of Flight Simulator should not have to rely on a 3rd party payware application to fix problems that should have been addressed by Microsoft. I hope this isn

Fantastic! I was pleasantly surprised to see what's in the works in the global scenery arena.

Runway slope and runway dropoffs would be great to see in FSX.Airports like Courchevel (LFLJ) and Madeira (LPMA) would be challenging to shoot approaches into with their unique features and weather effects as a result of their location.

I think that

Great post Peter. I just want to tack on to your list.1) Smooth weather transition from station to station. No more reliance on 3rd party software.2) Fix the transparent overcast or fog when flying above it.3) Model icing effects4) Model windshear5) Improve the turbulence model6) Model contaminated runways with different braking action.7) Make thunderstorms hazardous to aviators. In FS9, I fly right through them with no consequence. Include aircraft damage from hail, severe turbulence, possible engine flameout due to heavy water ingestion or a lightning strike. 8) Model color weather radar.9) Significant improvement to thunderstorm visuals. Realistic Cloud to cloud lightning as well as cloud to ground. The bigger the storm, the higher frequency of lightning strikes. Lets see those well defined anvil thunder heads.10) Add a larger variety of precipitation effects that

A timezone fix is long overdue in my opinion.

Keep in mind that bird strikes can vary in the level of damage to an aircraft. From no damage at all to a dent or even structural penetration.For those that do cause severe damage, it would be nice if they modeled system failures such as a hydraulic failure, fuel leak, engine failure, pressurization loss, etc.

During a flight from Moshoeshoe, Lesotho to Guarulhos, Brazil, I encountered a DET FIRE / OHT alert on the number 4 engine. After reviewing the QRH, I elected to continue to SBGR. I made my decision based on the following:

Is anyone having the following problem?If I

Same here. I downloaded the patch on the 28th before it was pulled. When I ran it, it wasn't able to patch so I uninstalled the entire package. Note that I had the Interim_UpdateV1R2 installed initially. I did a clean install then applied the new patch today. Still crashes.