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I know this has been discussed in the forums already, but I just want to let Rob and team know that I have installed the latest hotfix for the NGX and the breaks not disconnecting issue on landing hasn't been resolved. A forum member said it fixed the issue for them. I have read the manual and I am breaking after autobreaks have been disabled. I break several times and full breaks and it still doesn't disconnect. It appears that this issue is only happening to some as I have seen youtube videos where this doesn't happen. While I'm sure you guys are busy, I and a number of others need to get this issue figured out and resolved. After I land I am unable to taxi to the gate unless after the full stop I set the parking break on the runway and then release the parking break, but then after that I am unable to break the whole taxi to the gate. I am certainly not upset in any way and I know that little bugs like this will happen after a product releases. I know it will get fixed in time, but please put this issue high up on the list if possible. Many thanks for your dedication to the comunity and your great products.

So first off, I just want to say that I finally had the chance to do a full flight with the NGX and she is glorious. I seem to be having a few small issues that may or may not have been addressed yet. First off, the bird seems to overfly each waypt and needs to roll the opposite direction to line up with the path correctly. Second, I am seeing a quick pitch movement when I select VOR LOC or APP mode while on approach. It happens very fast and the plane corrects itself for the sudden pitch (always pitches up) after these two modes are selected. Finally, upon landing the plane breaks to a complete stop. I switch off auto brakes and manually break a few times per the tutorial, but the breaks are always on and I can't seem to release the breaks unless I set the parking break and then release the parking break, however doing so causes the breaks to no longer function at all. As you can imagine, this is very uncomfortable for my virtual passengers ;). In any case, I know the small things like this will be sorted out and solved eventually, I just wanted to make sure they were known. Regards, Chad

Grzegorz,Thanks for the info. I didn't get the too many activations message. I think this is only the 3rd install of the plane if I remember correctly. It simply just wasn't accepting my code and the activation box within FSX kept coming up asking me to re-enter the code. Nonetheless, an uninstall and reinstall of the product solved the problem. I will not need to contact PMDG any further. I am running IE, so I guess that was my issue with the support page. I guess I will need to re-download firefox or something else should I need to contact PMDG in the future though. Thanks again for the help.Regards,Chad

Like many people, I've decided to make some upgrades to my PC with the NGX being close to release. I have moved from Windows XP to Windows 7 64 bit. Because of this move, I have to format my HD and reinstall everything from scratch. I went to install the JS4100 (which the install itself went fine) but when I open FSX to load the plane and input the activation code, it rejects it. The activation box keeps coming up even though I checked and re-checked the code I have in the PMDG email. So I went on the PMDG support page to file a ticket with their new system, but that is apparently down and I get the "page cannot be displayed" message. At this time, I am unsure what to do, so I figured posting here would help. I guess my next step will be an uninstall of the product followed by a reinstall. Just to be clear, I disabled UAC, Anti-virus, and am using admin rights to install the product. If anyone from PMDG can help that would be great, I do have all of my purchase info available. Many thanks.Chad

Simply amazing work here guys. I knew that the wait for another update would be worth it and you guys exceeded my expectations. The detail is absolutely fantastic...far beyond what I thought would be done. I would love to own a real 737, but with the detail you'll be giving us with this bird, I think this is truely the next best thing. If it's found on the real plane, it's found in the PMDG product. So I'll happily take the PMDG 737 over a real 737 and wifey will be very happy that the fuel and maint costs will remain low :( Chad

After reading several pages of this thread, I've decided to finally make a post. To the devs, I can only speak for myself when I say take your time with the NGX. I know nobody wants to get this bird into our hands more than you guys and I'm sure like all of us, the team is disappointed that hasn't happened yet...heck probably more so than those waiting to get it in our virtual hangar. To everyone who may read this, developing anything isn't an easy task, let alone the depth of what PMDG does for FS. I know everyone is very eager to get this plane, but the fact is things happen the slow the process and cause delays. There is not one software company around that sets a date for a release several months in advance and sticks to it...if they did, we'd be buying garbage software that is unfinished and unpolished. The good guys over at PMDG are NOT keeping screen shots/videos for themselves to look at and not share with us. Like Ryan said, when an item is finished, they will post it in an update. Since we haven't seen any exterior shots, it would be a good guess that the exterior isn't done. What would be the point of looking at a screenshot of an unfinished exterior? It's obvious that the plane is taking longer than they had hoped, but it's unrealistic of any of us to hold the team to any "hoped for" release time frames they have discussed until they set a very firm date once the plane is ready to be rolled out and is completely finished. Now, back to the team. I would like to make a suggestion just to make life easier for those of you who visit the boards often. I think making a new pinned thread would help. It would seem that a lot of people who are posting new threads aren't taking the time to read this thread where much information can be found. After all, it is 66 pages long and there are new screens and information posted on many pages that people aren't finding when they visit the boards. So, to eliminiate more mess that you guys have to clean up, make a simple thread (no prictures) with some of the things discussed throughout this thread. Some people are dense and can't understand that since the plane isn't available for purchase that there is a delay. For some reason, some people need to actually read it coming from PMDG. A simple thread that would say something like "We are moving as fast as we can to get this plane out to you and are pushing to get it into the beta stage. We honestly don't know when it will be released because we still have some items to work on before it gets to beta. As for images, as of right now, we don't have anything new to show as the exterior isn't finished. Everything we have already posted is as much as we can show at the moment. As we finish parts of the plane, we will post a new update with screens or video". I know it shouldn't be needed, but perhaps it will make life easier for you.Regards,Chad

Starting the APU before alignment is just fine. There are many airports that don't have ground power available and you don't want to drain your battery. When no ground power is available, APU's are usually started before programming the FMC CDU. Just make sure parking breaks are on and you'll be just fine.Chad

Here we go, another 787 thread. This has been brought up a number of times already, and here is my thoughts. I don't think we have to worry about suggesting any aircraft to PMDG. They will have their hands full for a long time. They still need to release the 737 NGX and then the Dash 8 and 777. Robert also mentioned they are working on something else in addition to what I just mentioned, but didn't what and won't say anything until they're ready. Realistically, the next thing they could do after what they already have planned could be a 787 because it will probably be a few years until they finish what is currently planned. I know there was mention of them doing an Airbus at one point, but I don't know if that is still planned and if it is, where in the timeline it fits. Lets just let them focus on what they have going on now. It is possible for them to surprise us with a 787 because they have a good relationship with Boeing and could probably get the information they need to develop it for FS. For all we know, they could have it in the works already and it could be a sales strategy that a PMDG version will come out when airlines have taken delivery of the real bird.I wouldn't doubt that from happening, but at the same time, I wouldn't count on it either.Chad

Wow! This is simply amazing. RSR and team thanks so much for taking the time to provide us this awesome update. I loved the old vs the new pics idea. This update is the best in the series thus far hands down. I really appreciate how hard you guys are working on this bird. The 737 is one of my favorite aircraft and I'm very glad it will be done in FSX correctly and dare I say the most complete sim for FSX systems wise. Now, I'm sure many of us are thinking it and I know PMDG policy, but I have to ask. October is coming to an end very soon which leaves only 2 months remaining in 2010. Initially this product was to be released mid 2010 which has clearly past. I am not the impatient type, and just by seeing what you guys are doing with this sim, it should be clear to everyone why it has been delayed. By all means, take your time as we know it will be well worth the wait. I still have to ask out of curiosity though...is there any chance of this bird being released before 2011? Also, do you guys have any idea as to when more info will be posted on the upcoming Dash 8 product? Many thanks for your time gentleman.Regards,Chad

okay, didn't realize that. Thank youChad

Can anyone tell me where to get the Vista 32 version of the uiautomationcore.dll? Also, is there anything else I should do to ensure FSX runs smoothly on Win 7 64? Thanks!Chad

I'd really like to see the Saab 340 in FSX along with a good King Air and a Dash 8 Q400. Already a good ATR out there and there will be a good Dash soon hopefully (Thanks PMDG) and of course there is a great JS41 too. I think the Dash and Saab and Beech 1900 are the most flied turbo props in the US so to have two of them for FSX would be great. Honestly the Dash 8 Q300 is my favorite though, so I am really looking forward to the release from PMDG because I know they will make it right and I really can't wait for it. While I will buy and love the NGS, I think the Dash will be my fav FSX add-on when it's released.Chad

Okay, so I just upgraded from XP Pro (32 bit) to Win 7 Ultimate (64 bit) and I have seen better frames once I made the switch. Everything seems to be running just fine for me. I have not used the uiautomationcore.dll fix yet because I haven't had any issues. However, I would like to do it to be on the safe side. I never had Vista 32 bit as I moved directly from XP 32 bit to Win 7 64 bit, so how can I get this .dll to copy it into the FSX folder?Chad

I'm going to back up even more just to be sure I didn't screw anything up with my Windows 7 install. Again, I was coming from Windows XP Pro (32 bit). I had bought an OEM Seagate 750 gig 7200RPM SATA hard drive. I had two 80 gig SATA hard drives before. One for C: and one for D:. The one stopped working, so I was down to one hard drive. I took out the one 80 gig HD (after formating it) and installed the 750 gig HD. I booted my PC with the new 750 gig drive in for the first time and went into the BIOS to set the boot priority to the DVD drive. I saved and exited after I put in the Windows 7 Ulitmate (64 bit) disc into the DVD drive. The PC booted from the disc and I installed Win 7 using the custom method which I understand will format the drive/s that are installed before setup starts with the Win 7 install. Was this the proper way to install Win 7?Chad

Yeah, I picked up a 80 gig SATA 7200RPM Seagate drive. I installed it in my system and booted windows. It saw the drive right away and then I formated it. I uninstalled FSX and installed it onto my second D: drive. I told the setup to put an icon on the desktop and it didn't. I then went into the FSX folder and tried to copy the FSX icon to the desktop and it didn't allow me to. I also still got the message that the color scheme has been changed to Windows 7 Basic everytime I started FSX. I'm thinking something isn't installed right. I donno if it's windows 7, the seperate hard drive or an issue with FSX and win7 64 bit. Any ideas?Chad