Ditchdigger

Great pics, what scenery is #5 and #6. Fly Tampa Kai Tak?

Also I believe UK2000 is updating Heathrow in the spring. I am sure someone here has more knowledge on this then me.Sim-Wings the makers of Mega Airport Heathrow has stated on their forum's that they will be updating Heathrow soon, but no time frame was given.

I wonder if the PAX model will catch on. The A380 is selling kinda ok, so the market is still there. Only Korean and Lufty have orders in. With Lufty already gearing up for their A380s, I wonder if the order will continue to stand or if they will convert them to the 748F.

Now coming to the skies near you, Air Gitmo.Could make for some interesting flights. I could not ever see this happening, but you never know. Hopefully the Airline Execs never find out about this or everyone will have one, including the crew. Except UA they have Tilton, same idea but different attachment point.

Was kidding around. Take the meds and grab a nap.

Like having a Airsimmer banner in a PMDG support forum.

Not to tread jack, but how is the P-38?

Any new ones or are we already in the know.

Gentlemen, The Airsimmer treads are numerous in the FS9 forums, lets leave this thread AS free and only for PMDG future products.

Boeing 314. A tough project for any developer to get right.

Is this is the 200 model only?

Any one else notice the reflections in the gauges, just brilliant.

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Robin,Was watching your boards for close to a year, FSX release mainly.Not a 320 fan, but more for the alleged 330/340.I wanted to be on board this, really did. Then the constant delays, the agreement with Flight 1 was in January of 2007 and according to the your website the release was a few months away. I get it, been there, delays happen. But the pay to play beta was a major flag for me and I also believe for most other simmers. You add the disaster that is the "Basic Release", I do not think it could not have gone worse. The no update policy as of now, and the very fact your company released a product for financial gain that they knew was flawed and disappointed with. Times are tough for everyone and you expected people to give you their money in exchange for a "disappointing" product so you could be bailed out. Your company will never get a dime from me.

No blame Mike,I understand you are there for suggestions, just looking for a management suggestion why your suggestions were not used properly in a "disappointing" release.

What I don't get is, you took the ET team's money tauting "No Compromise" and PMDG quality. Then you released a product by your own admittance was flawed and that you were disappointed to release. Now you are saying the ET team had nothing to do with the "Basic Version", then who did?

How the Extended Team was not a pay to play Beta test.

Could you explain to use how it was not.

If I was on the ET Team I would be very quiet now. You guys have a NDA with a company run out of a basement, in a foreign country (for most of you, which in case you did not know, you fall under their laws), that at this moment just released a product, that by their own admission is flawed. Also again by their own admission is in financial trouble. A NDA is a one way street and unless your lawyer is proof reading your posts, shut up. If they go under which could become very likely, don't be a part of the problem. That includes the fan boys, love it or hate it, keep quiet.

was trying for something sly and clever, did not happen.

Ladies and Gentlemen,I think the comparison between PMDG and Airsimmer became a mute point this weekend.

Just a quick heads up, FTX has been showing off their upcoming PNW scenery. Old news for most, but in case you have not seen it yet, looks amazing. http://ftxnow.com/

Pete great post,I looked forward to this release, but the pay to play Beta raised a flag.Their own team is not happy with releasing it, plenty of quotes in this tread from Robin and Airsimmer Staff prove this. Two plus years of hype and being told of LVD and PMDG quality, you need to expect backlash when you release a unfinished product for economic gains. Some of this might be whining or buyer beware.

From Airsimmer forum,Hi,QuoteRobin, don't get me wrong. I think (based on what I've seen in this forum) that you guys have the makings of a fantastic product.Thank you. We are disappointed we had to release it now, but it isn't as bad as is being made out. I know you are going to scream bias on that last statement...QuoteI just think you've rushed it out a bit too soon and not really managed the release properly.Noted.QuoteI mean, look at the confusion over whether customers who purchased the Basic Edition could upgrade for a relatively small fee. I do think it's a bit of a blunder still, not having the option to upgrade. It would certainly give you guys the opportunity to make more sales earlier until the Advanced version is released. I think my proposed ammendment to the pricing should be very seriously considered.Noted.Best regards,Robin. QuoteI can understand you wanting a simplified version, but you should at least include a fully-functioning FMC or not include one at all. Without the proper functions, we may as well stick with the default aircraft or even (dare I say it) the Wilco version.* CHOKES * Riiiiight. What is so lacking with complete SID/STAR functionality, HOLD functionalty, DIR TO, etc..?Just looking in the FCOM here, it is clear there is a ton of calculations required to produce the pages. This is why it is not in Basic at $40. It also ties into other advanced systems, such as the ADIRUs for nav accuracy for example.Fuel predictions require performance. Performance is a complex subject. Performance calcs are not in Basic, so we can't offer fuel predictions. This is also an advanced topic in its own right, and out of the scope of the target audience for Basic.Best regards,Robin. This could be why some people have issues.

Not quite FS but about the community.The Misses had a friend visiting from out of town and halfway through dinner, out of no where I hear her friend say. "That Randazzo guy is hot". First words out of my mouth are not "hey now", "I am right here, so no nodding", "how do you know him", or even "when did you stop dating the DEA Miami Field Office", nope nothing like that just "he needs to get to work on a Triple 7". Dinner continued very quietly after that.