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Absolutely sensational shots PMDG! You have yet again exceeded all expectations and have set an even higher benchmark for flight sim! I for one would like to congratulate all involved for this 777, I have no doubt that it'll be one of your most successful products to date:-) I look forward to seeing more, hopefully videos, in the future. Brgds, James B

Hi, There are a variety of methods we use in the airline industry: CPDLC for clearances, from the SID designator you'd be able to work out the runway in use. ATIS, Ask the controller. As someone has pointed out, we generally take off into wind. However, on the Boeing 737-800 the aircraft is certified to take off with 10kts tailwind and even up to 15kts at selected airports, providing performance isn't an issue. On the line we have RTOW figures to aid us with these performance calculations. Hope this helps, James B

Really nice video, congratulations on your achievements thus far! Your aviation career in still in it's infancy, you'll have many more euphoric moments, wait until your first airliner take off and landing:-) Very best of luck with it all, the only job I know where you are virtually guaranteed a sunny day in the office everyday:-) Best Regards, James B

It's already been pointed out Murawski. I'm unable to edit my post, I was rude and have apologised to Luke, my post was unnecessary and apologies to anyone else that I offended. James B

Luke, apologies I was looking on the iPad/iPhone and it doesn't show the banners:-) As I said, it was speculation and thank you for reminding me that I'm entitled to my opinion. Indeed, lets not bicker, I was merely pointing a trend that I've noticed. Back on topic, pictures look great, looking forward to seeing BA and Emirates exterior shots:-) Brgds, James

Luke, however you characterise it, it's not necessary? As the developers have said, it's in-development and there is no need to highlight what you consider imperfections. It's counter productive. PMDG have all the experts they need and are well rehearsed at delivering the goods. Purely speculative, however I suspect your nit picking is a ploy to get on the beta team. No one, is complaining about your studying. For someone who doesn't fly the 777 it's somewhat admirable. James BTW Rob has mentioned that one should sign posts, I've not seen your name on many of your posts, I know you're not the only offender.

Luke, no one is singling you out, some people, myself included, are getting a little fed up of your showing off and nit picking. As has been mentioned, RSR has stated these are in-development shots, therefore the product is incomplete. Save your nit picking until they've finished it. James

Hi,Absolutely, indeed we stay below 20 degrees as a protection and even passenger comfort, it doesn't feel very pleasant down the back!The dead band is basically where the tail plan for want iof an expression becomes less effective so to speak, as you rotate the tailplane experiences the dirty air from the wing ( the turbulent airflow from the wing) For an aerofoil to generate lift it requires a laminar airflow, in this case the tail plane becomes less effective as it's lowered into and experiences the turbulent air that's just been forced over and around the wing.Does that make sense?All the best,James

With reference to the -900 I was told you initially rotate to 10 degrees and once airborne you hear a click as the nose wheel oleo extends and then you complete the rotation up to climb pitch.The -800 is a fluid rotation around 2 degrees per second remembering to continue back pressure otherwise she'll sit at around 12 degrees in the dead band, maximum climb pitch is 20 degrees in my airline, we never go beyond even if the fd's go beyond it, which when you're relatively light they frequently do:-)All the best,James

I heard a while ago that KLM had adopted a 2 step rotation on take off on the -900, not sure if it's true?I also read that Boeing had to extend the gear legs themselves as the rotation rate is pretty critical as it's relatively easily to scrape the tail! Tail strikes are not only a threat at take off but also on the landing. It always makes me smile when we are taxying behind an Airbus, I use the analagy that slither along like a snake as they sit high and mighty looking down on us:-)The -800 is tricky at times but it's great fun, you can't become complacent because she'll really bite you on the bum when you think you've got the knack of landing, just to remind you who is in charge of the delicate pilot:aircraft relationship:-)All the best,James

Hi,Imagine how scary it would be for the pilots? Especially if the OFDM, or as I call it Big Brother, is watching:-)All the best,James

I've seen worst!In any case chaps, just remember the real world is a lot more fluid then the environments portrayed in flight simulator! It's very easy to sit in front of a computer and say that's a terrible landing but I really do disagree. I don't think you can compare landing a plane on a pc flight simulator and a real landing, although the technique is similar the actually execution is mind bogglingly different. A lot of guys I fly with tell me that even Boeing acknowledge the 738 is the worst plane they have made from a handling point of view, we have one of the highest vref speeds similar to the heavies and considerably higher than the minibus, which is why we always seem to catch them up:-)James

Hi there, 1. I think the textures PMDG have presented are insanely accurate, for goodness sake they've said on more than once that they're using the Boeing blue prints!2. Complete rubbish, I know this because I am an SFO with several thousand hours flying the real B738, our 737's do not have eyebrow windows and have the vortex generators on the nose, I see them on a daily basis.3. The AOA sensors do point full down on the ground when there is no airflow, ie the aircraft is not moving, noticed this loads of times doing the walk around.I know PMDG have experts on their team but if anyone has any B738 questions I am more than happy to answer when i'm around, but bear in mind it might take a while as i'm working flat out the next 5 days:-)Hope this helps,Regards,James

My apologies b737lvr, I over reacted:-)I'm not trying to bragg or claim to fame, as i said i was just offering my services to PMDG!I have the hugest respect for the flight sim community I started my aviation life in FS98 and am very lucky enough to live my dream!Anyway back to the topic, this plane looks awesome! Looking forward to some exterior shots PMDG!All the best,James

Afternoon chaps,You are more than welcome!!Happy landings:-)James