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Interesting issue - you need an accurage magnetic variation value for non precision approaches - it is the 1 in 60 rule at play here so the error is magnified accordingly. Who is going to update not sure - seems the out of date AIRAC as well is something that LR just let go after XP11

I will not labour issues here re LR and Searches- Learnt out of this and for others that Linux installs of X{12 - well behave like Linux installs in general - even LR's version still follows the Linux logic and hence search functions. Sheesh!

Hmmm interesting problem for me then - Little Navmap finds the airport and logs it in as part of XP12, but not Laminars internal change location dialogue - curious Navmap describes YCWB or Winnepeg as being a VFR airport?

Caught my attention so had to go and have a look at CYWG (Winnepeg) - to discover that it is not included in the default airports. Curious omission by Laminar.

They must have done something I have not noticed AA issues for a long time, always crisp and sharp. Couple of other Beta changes bit more problematic.

Well so far quite happy with the FF757, A really interesting Boeing being that first iteration of the NG aicraft by Boeing. As I understand it the 757 was positioned as a 727 replacement - same seat capacity, range and general performance but with the NG systems and layout, Two engines as opposed to 3 but hey it is too the high Flight Factor standards Sure someone will want to disagree. Did not get many out the door to regular operators but I am sure Boeing leant on a few to tickle the order book. Not sure about the Trump skin but hey the Trump has stuck with his 757 for a long time, so it must work, be cheap to operate and a reliable ride.

Thought about it in the meantime as one cannot get enough Boeings so decided to get the FF Boeing 757 as it was the NG replacement for the 727 in its day. FJS will have to wait awhile maybe about 3 months before I think about it again.

Think we might agree, probably not, that the way Boeing designate the aircraft they have built over the years is at times peculiar. So lets agree that Boeing have shortened and lengthened the 73 airframe to provide, 150, 180, 190 and 200 seats. Either way it is a long way from the original 737 concept that produced the 100-200 series. After all what is a 707 - a 100/200 or 138 or 300 depending on how they pitched the product to the buyers. What do you want short or long, big or little, way it goes. Have fun

Bumping this - I have amassed a collection of aircraft models for the sim to suit any taste I guess - complicated to austere. Old to New. Heavy to Light. So on interation 12.4.3. b there is a lot more Internal AI generated activity, background on apron and if you have Live Traffic in the skies. The environment is dynamic with shifting winds and trees - I can run max clouds effortlessly. So I set up a flight plan to do xyz pick a suitable ride and load up. - BOOM everytime lately I then sit back look at what is on screen - and go wow! You cannot help but just to sit back and watch events unfold it is truly an amazing experience - and XP12s treatment of night lights is second to none. So you sit and watch the show but as for that sim flying proposed not a finger was had

Indeed - I have Boeings going back to the B314, then on via time - 707, 720, 747 200 and 400. Then onto to the 738s and 737s and I include the MD hiccup or the MD80. So in time naturally we shall round off with the 737-200 frm FJS. As for the 300-400 NGs maybe in time So if it is not Boeing I am not going LOL. And if it is not Linux then we will not be going anywheres either. Yeah got the same Airbus bug so pretty widepread!

That is true three time more 738's - however the 737-800 is classed as a B738 not A B737 which is what the designator for the Boeing 700. Then there is the 900 or B739. Splitting hairs. We shall see where they go with the Boeing . As for the freeware 400 needs a lot more work and some XP12 atttention. Looked allright but functionally a bust on 12.4.3

Alas the IXEG 737 400 was not a Linux Bird and relied upon the dreaded Gizmo plugin. Nice model etc but strictly MS Windows. Had it and lost it going over to XP Linux. ☹️

Never quite sure about the Max as a viable Aerodynamic structure. End of the 737 line engines too big, wing completely redesigned and relying on hydraulic digital operated control for longitudinal stability. Not something that takes my fancy at all I am afraid. Can undestand the interest though. Think I go enough 737s now - whew!

Considering we have the Laminar B737-800, then the Efforts of the ZIBO team to take the 737 to another level of realism and functionality - It was a curious effort by the LeveUP team to then modify a variety of the 737;s to cover the variants of the 600, 700, 800 and 900 series Boeing 737's. Given the 737-700 is in fact the definitive B737 (as per Boeing) and the most widely manufactured. I mention this on the bass the FJS now propose an XP12 version of the B737-100/200 aircraft. I think the LevelUP project is now moribund or stopped. The outcome was to provide XP12 with a complete coverage of the Boeing 737 Does one really want yet another Boeing 737 in XP12?

Seems Q8 got himself an advance copy to do a promo. 737-100/200 conceptualised 1964 out the door to the customers in 67-68. You can move 100 sods 1500nm, Still

AH the Tin Mouse now there is a whole set of old sim memories. The 737-100 was a real pocket rocket with the gravel kit so originally Boeings version of a small heavy capable of going in and out of dirt runways around the globe hence the stone guards - no doors for the UC etc. 200 just got a bi fatter.

Taking their time as usual - 🤨

This has been around for quite a bit and I recall similar efforts to get the Google scenery into FSX and P3D. Not such a bad idea but the Google world is limited - to start with Googles fantastic planet coverage is day only. Some aspects does not seem any better visually than what Asobo achieved with PetaBytes of data on MSFS. Think best to wait out what is happening with Laminar - think they are on the right track - that is Laminar's secret - their ability to handle scale or scale down to points without losing clarity and shape.

Not sure where the XP13 mime comes from. I think XP12 is reasonably stable and I would presume will thus remain the Laminar Simulator standard- it has been enhanced considerably with light, weather, graphics upgrades not to mention continuous improvement in the scenery via the Gateway. They might run on with more beta updates close to say 12.8 or something - who knows? The program runs pretty strongly with a Linux dist - cinammon mint. So I find that it Will load from start of the program exec to menu in 30 secs - and then set up a situation (model. location, time) within 2 mins or 120 secs. Very impressive! If you were after a core simulator point then stable and fast is it. All break events are a result of dodgy plugins not Laminar. The Icon-texture preferences engine is still a WIP! I would just call it XP12 - Done Might take a bit for some who like to do stuff to only work with XP12.

Still no releases yet but really looking forward to the following releases for the XPlane: Nymbus Studios - B707-300 VFlyteAir = Aerostar Jet Shensee - BAC 1.11(400)

yes the cost is minimal to help maintain a healthy model ecosystem in XPlane. There is also a healthy freeware or community model developers beavering away mostly in the light aircraft areas but a few standouts and plenty of updates still a few about drop a new one and then leave them incomplete - intentions getting in the road of execution. Now and then some crash outs. A lua stuff up can ruin your sim day real quick.

Some developers you want to support because they just do such fine work you have to say yeah I will purchase that put it in the hangar and now and then have a play. I am a a bit of a sucker for the Beech Bonzanza and particularly with the Thranda's work so now the F33 Debonair and the V35 Bonanza are in the hangar. The Bonanza Beech built them by the thousands - still waiting for an analoque A36 but I am sure Thranda will come good there. Having flown the Bonanza a few times in the RW gutsy beast nice and comfortable armchair flying It seemed like. Touring the countryside in your favourite armchair - that was Beech and the Bonza. Thranda's output is exceptional and worthy of my attentions. After all two Bonanzas (F33 and V35), A C206, A DHC2 Beaver, the Kodiac, Cessna 337. alas the Wilga, Pilatus Porter or the Pc12 and the C208Grand Caravan are not my cup of tea so leave be.

Hell what is the fuel burn at FT with reheat? F600 is just to keep it nicencold thin air less drag go faster at twice the height of the stropopause as well. Those RR Olympus are sure big engines down there in their box pods at the back of the wing. See that CoG is critical all the way for aerodynamic control from take off to landing and cruise - trim trim trim is the golden rule it seems. This one likes to move about it as it goes. Have to have the honorary PROUDFOOT club now for the Concordians here HA!

Well have to call it the JComm Memorial Hangar - I just had afresh Concorde delivered to the XP World- to be admired and visited from time to time. Pretty imposing in the flesh. Well what can one say - of course it is an aviation miracle and word not allowed probably one of the most beautiful aircraft designs of the last 100 years . Anyway no more looking on she is there now -got me again.