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I think he is referring to the update provided in the main X Plane thread from Robert where he says (my emphasis added): "New Item, 20JUL17: With the release of the PMDG DC-6 Cloudmaster in FSX/P3D- we will be focused on those platforms and making certain that the DC-6 is delivering as a stable, predictable product, just as we did after the initial XPlane release in 2016. Once we are through the release period, we will evaluate what product changes to roll back to the XPlane version of the DC-6 and on what timeframe we may make those changes. We have no timeline for such decision making as yet, nor do we have a timeline for making the changes that are subject to that decision. We will post more information here when we have it available." My reading of this statement leads me, and I imagine others, to conclude, perhaps incorrectly, that there will be changes made to the XPL version of the DC-6, with an acknowledgement that decisions are still to be made on "what product changes" and "what timeframe". I think that has lead to the conclusion that there are going to be updates. I suppose the evaluation of the product changes could conclude that no changes are to be made, but I don't think this is the essence of what Robert was saying, leading to the conclusion reached by the other forum member that you are questioning.

I think this is such a true statement. It's been a great discussion to keep reading and I think there have been a number of very interesting views. I hope if anything it encourages PMDG when they see the general level of support for their products and also the extent of the enthusiasm there is within both the X-Plane and P3D platforms for future products.

This has been a very interesting discussion and I've really enjoyed hearing everyone's views. I was initially surprised by how much vocal support and enthusiasm there is for X-Plane but then reflecting on that I think it demonstrates how open the flight sim community is to supporting everything that is on offer, whether it is P3D or X-Plane or all the other sims there are / will be. Hopefully the positive sentiment from the forum will nudge PMDG to set out that road map (wink wink and fingers and toes crossed)

What a pity, although to be expected if I think rationally about the matter. I had always hoped that the 747-400 would be converted over to X-Plane in the near future, particularly with it being the most recent add-on to be released and therefore potentially being developed with immediate convertibility in mind. "Highly unlikely" and "foreseeable future" almost need a sad face to follow at the end of the statement :( That being said, I can also make the logical step that PMDG would have resource moving onto other projects as and when elements of the 747-400 were completed, and therefore the legacy products (737 and 777) may be first in line for conversion. My hope makes me smile at least. I say all of this as an optimist and as someone who would love to have the full PMDG hanger in X-Plane to really see what could be done with the platform. The DC-6 already gives me tremendous enjoyment and I hope all the developers have got the bug to keep on working with X-Plane. Perhaps there is an element of 'wait and see', what with with X-Plane 11 around the corner. I know I would not be alone in hoping for some news on PMDG's X-Plane road-map and I'll enjoy the wait for the news just like I do for all PMDG updates. (How is it possible to get excited about the 747 release knowing full well I wouldn't be getting a copy straight away!?) Having jumped from the original boxed FSX to X-Plane in late 2015, I have no regrets. I expect I will be running both X-Plane and P3D by the end of this year, but may wait to see if what happens with both platforms as it could be a big year for both in taking the genre to the next level. Regardless, I'll continue to support PMDG and get that childish excitement whenever I see a new pinned post at the top of the forum.

Kyle - I have good news to report. Both instruments are working. I am ashamed to say that I do not know why they are now working as I feel I have followed the same procedure as I have done for the past few days. I will keep testing to see if I can repeat this situation at all and I will report back if that is the case. For now, thank you very much for your help and I apologies for any time wasted on your part.

Hi Kyle - From memory, the Battery is on 'Plane Battery' and the Bat/GPU is 'Off'. I am just home from work just now and so will do some further testing this evening and keep you appraised as to how I get on. I will also go through various AFE scenarios and see what they produce. Again, I appreciate your help with this and hopefully my incompetence can be resolved soon!!!

Many thanks Kyle - I greatly appreciate your help with this. I truly believe that I am doing something wrong as the ready for taxi situation correctly shows that the instruments are working. The perfectionist in my is just niggling away trying to find out what I am doing wrong. I did read tutorial two but didn't find anything to help. I think the issue may be because the AFE is perhaps doing something that when replicated in cold and dark is not producing the same results. The compare and contrast I did as well makes it even more frustrating because all the switches in the OHP are in the same position with all inverters up and the gens on. A final point to confirm, there are no failures active at that time. I will test again tonight and see what the results produce. Again, I greatly appreciate your help.

Hi Kyle - Many thanks for your reply. As stated in my post, unfortunately this situation occurs with both the generators and invertors all on. In addition, I have used the AFE to help do a compare and contrast and there is no change in the positioning of these switches. From memory, as I am not at my PC just now, when starting with the cold and dark situation and using the AFE, the Gyro Compass and VOR Indicator still do not rotate as expected. To confirm, the only situation where the Gyro Compass and VOR Indicator do rotate is if I select Ready For Taxi. The AFE does not result in these instruments working when you commence from cold and dark. In addition, I have compared the Ready For Taxi situation to the one I end up with after following the POH and there is no difference. In both scenarios the three inverters are up (ON) and the four generators are ON. Tarakanbg - Yes. I have tried this but with no success. I have tried all three inverters up and then a combination of up and on standby. Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide. @CloudSurfer - You are specifically looking to see whether the numerical dial on the Gyro Compass (the one with the plane symbol in the bottom right) rotates when you do and whether the numerical dial on the VOR Indicator (bottom row in the middle with the two VOR needles) also rotates when you do. It would be interesting to see if you can replicate this in the cold and dark state without using AFE, with using AFE and then by just selecting ready for taxi. From my testing, only the ready for taxi situation works. Even using the AFE and different positions for the inverters. Let me know your results and I'll test again tonight. Thanks

Hi I wonder if someone will be kind enough to help me identify the error of my ways when I attempt to do a startup from the cold and dark situation that is available in the Ramp Manager. To summarise, after positioning the DC-6 at any airport, I select cold and dark to reset everything and then follow the procedures set out in the POH as part of the Recommended Operating Procedures. After successful startup, the engines are running, the generators are on and the three inverters on the overhead panel are in the up position, however the Gyro Compass and VOR Indicator (instrument numbers 268 and 270 in the POH) do not appear to be working as expected. When I move away from the gate or rotate the DC-6 in any direction, the VOR needles will move towards the VOR however the numerical dial on both the Gryo Compass and the VOR Indicator will not rotate. All circuit breakers are in the up position. Resetting the situation to cold and dark and repeating the above process produces the same results. The only situation where I can get both instruments to come on is if I select the saved state mode, 'Ready for Taxi' and therefore I believe there is something I must be doing wrong or forgetting to do as the instruments clearly work when the above mode is selected. Any help to resolve this from the cold and dark situation would be greatly appreciated. I have read the POH a number of times and understand the circuit diagrams that show how these instruments operate but for some reason the Inverter just isn't turning on the instruments as expected. I have to compliment PMDG on what is a tremendous product! Thanks in advance

From Orbx (John Venema) - http://orbxsystems.c...?topic=30725.30"I think you guys read too much between the lines LOL!It will just be a joint marketing initiative whereby PMDG use Next Generation scenery and airports as a setting for their Next Generation aircraft, if you get my meaning We'll leave the development of complex airliners to the best in the business, that's not our game, LOL!"Not such a big deal after all.

Use this:http://rfinder.asalink.net/free/Just enter the departure and arrival airports ICAO and it will tell you all you need to know about your route. (Or you can just use the built in flight planner in FSX)Neil

Really!! That would be incredible if that was the case - that is the true essence of simulation in my opinion.

Hey guys - have a look at this: Looks like X-plane may be starting to catch up in terms of visual models.I was wondering what the guys at PMDG and the PMDG supporters (myself included) think about the features on this plane. My favourites have to be: 1) The dimming lights and the quality of the lighting in general2) The quality of the displays and monitors and the way they interact with the light3) The quality of the 3d objects - everything looks so crisp and sharp in that cockpitThe co-pilot is a nice feature as well!!Would be interesting to hear what you think and PMDG's opinion on how they think this will compare to the forthcoming 737NGCheersNeil Riddell

Sounds interesting - where can i get a hold Manual to have a look through?ThanksNeil Riddell

Hey GuysAs far as I am aware the combination of DX10 and full window mode causes Tooltips to not work. I think this is a FSX issue with Tooltips not working within the default aircraft either when in full screen with DX10.Hope this helps!