Longhaul444

With all the improvements PMDG has learned since the original 747, I have wondered if the handoff to the beta testers will go quicker than previous airframes? Or has the addition of newer, updated features made the testing process longer. I've always wondered about this from a developers viewpoint. Now I'm not asking for any type of release timeframe, as testing always shoots them dates to hell and back. Maybe Kyle or one of the devs could share some insight on this.

OK OK the date has finally been set. I cleared out all the rubbish and pushed out the old 747 to make room for this beautiful bird. Sent the wife to retrieve the flight manuals....... :smile:

I think that this has been proven in the past, with crashes in KSFO (most recent) where flight crews are relying too much on automation. Personally I would want someone who can handle the **** when it hits the fan. Someone who knows the internal workings of the aircraft, or someone who learned which button to push....... hhmmmmm that's a no-brainer there Kyle. :smile:

Throw out the heavy passengers and she will climb like a kite Are you doing a manual climb or letting the AP do it? Only time I have had any issues with climbing to cruise alt is when I was over weight

I do believe Quality Wings is doing the 787, haven't heard of PMDG developing a 787.

you can always adjust the speeds on the fmc legs pages after you have your route done in the fmc. I believe there is another place in the fmc to do this, but it escapes me at the moment.

I can say positively that with TD + ASN w/SC, I will not use anything else for textures and weather in my fs. Once you experience the weather generated by ASN, it's like night and day. I guarantee you'll love it. And once you fly with it, you'll never want to fly without it. There is nothing better than sitting on the tarmac waiting for boarding/loading and watching the fog roll in as buildings disappear one at a time.

I have noticed a trend that when PMDG releases a highly anticipated airframe, the machines VISA uses at your local stores seems to be having LAG with cc purchases....

Ok you got me. I wasn't going to buy this bird as I'm not a fan of the old props, but reading the OP seeing pics of her in the air and on the ground has changed my mind. Very well stated Carl, now I'm having shakes just waiting on her.

Well maybe when PMDG runs out of aircraft to develop they will take a 2nd look at redoing the MD-11. I know, I have a better shot at winning the Powerball than PMDG reviving the MD-11. But my credit card and I can dream right? Now let's see tomorrows numbers were.........

That's no problem Kyle, I thought P3D and FSX were pretty much the same beast. And please don't take offense to what I stated, as me defending what others are trying to do. I am a staunch supporter of PMDG, I am trying (and losing miserably at it ) and hoping you guys will someday resurrect the MD-11 into P3D. I know what has been stated in the past about it, but I do have my fingers crossed. Also thanks for your very professional way of telling me to hush. Lol enjoy your weekend.

Sorry, that was Aerosoft's London Heathrow scenery. and to be honest I have no idea about the frequencies. I'll have a look and let you know, didn't even think of that. **UPDATE** Yes you are correct John. That's what I get for not READING the manual. LOL thanks for the tip.

Um, Kyle, didn't PMDG tell it's 1900 C/D customers on how to put that bird into FSX from FS9? http://support.precisionmanuals.com/kb/a82/how-do-i-import-the-1900c-and-1900d-into-flight-simulator-x.aspx You guys also said if it was done there would be no support on it. NOTICE - these methods are an unsupported way to use these products in FSX. They were not designed for FSX and they are not marketed as being compatible with FSX. If you experience any issues using these products in FSX, there is nothing we can do via our official support process. Not trying to agree or disagree with you, just trying to figure out what all the chest banging is about when it was allowed in the past?

Had this happen today during taxi out from Dock 8 to 09L following atc instructions: Sat there for 10 mins trying to figure out how the gates work. Finally saw a ramp truck drive right thru them, so I followed him. Went right thru them.

That maybe with a car on the lot ready to go, go in there demanding to know what they are developing for the next series of vehicles and see where that gets you.