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iniBuilds had several 24 hour sales last week.

The Garuda 421 incident was indeed remarkable airmanship. A (flame-out) freefall from 14K or 17K without power/hydraulics/radios and the resulting decision to make a 360 degree turn over that river to "safely" land/ditch between 2 bridges. Not being able to re-start the APU due to a dead/faulty battery only added to their stress levels...and their physical determination to wrestle that aircraft back down. Incredible story! Only serious injury/fatality was for the two flight attendants at the rear of the aircraft upon landing. Yes...these two pilots are "heros" in my books.

Perhaps PMDG's depiction of the cockpit displays is a subtle reminder of Boeing's real world, recent (OK...last decade long!) quality control issues? I'm not a model expert by any means...I do not believe the "gap issue" would be a simple texture fix...but, rather, for some reason, this aesthetic anomaly was purposely "baked" into the interior MDL file. Only the designers at PMDG would know why that was done. I seem to recall Randazzo announcing during the release that customers should take a look around the interior to find some Easter Eggs...maybe this was one of them. Could we please move on from cockpit displays? This "issue" has absolutely no bearing on the performance/function of the this simulated A/C, and in fact (based upon photographic evidence), may represent real world "fit and finish" of cockpit displays in the B777.

Is "bug" the correct word to use to describe the placement of cockpit displays? Just for giggles, I went onto airliners.net and looked at various photos of B777 flight decks...in some photos, there are indeed differential gaps in the displays. Regardless, if this depiction is considered an aesthetic "downside" of the PMDG representation of the B777, it certainly does not affect the simulated (software) performance of the aircraft, IMHO. I'm pleased with the initial release and the prompt follow up with 2 "patches" following a successful release.

Personally, I've been favouring the COPA America games...the Euros have been completely unpredictable! Today? Netherlands for the win in regulation time.

Maybe my memory is fuzzy...wasn't David Calhoun hired to correct the bad PR of Dennis Muilenburg?

Just so I understand, is that a problem for iniBuilds to resolve or an issue with Asobo's handling of Navigraph data updates? (Or possibly an issue with 3rd party scenery?) For me personally, I have not yet observed the issue you describe...and the A300 is still my most flown aircraft in MSFS (and yes, i have purchased the PMDG 777...still on the fence with the TDFi MD11...awaiting more info, and possibly a first patch for the reported pitch issues).

Can't MSFS 2020 be used with updated Navigraph data?

Sad to see some of the comments here becoming personal. We are fortunate now to have a choice of 3 long haul aircraft in MSFS...2 freighter options and 3 PAX.

I was wondering if you are aware there is a livery request forum over at the .to? You'll likely get a better response on that forum. https://flightsim.to/requests/liveries

I made 3 quick edits to the (provided) GSX profile last night: 1) the FWD cargo door height...changed to 3.0 m (from the 7+ default) 2) the AFT cargo door height...changed to 3.1 m (from the 7+ default) 3) the FWD starboard service door...changed the 15.9 m value to 15.62 (same as the port side)

There is a B77W profile in Simbrief...set up in early May...assuming it has been created for the new PMDG. Completed my first (short) flight...CYVR to CYYC...flew very nice...love the new LNAV. Only item was/is the GSX profile...unloading cargo at CYYC and it came out at the height of the cabin. Haven't seen a profile online yet...may have to tweak the existing one. Overall...very pleased!

Finally installed together with @SteveDra 's fantastic toothpaste ACA livery...can't wait to set up and fly!

Thanks for the tip on the pop-up blocker...I didn't have any 3rd party software, but, did allow pop-ups in the Edge settings...after my 7th attempt (following the change), and the 777 is now downloading! Wow...50 minutes to wait for the link/key and another 15 minutes or so with the 2 step authentication...

Hey Steve! I think I may have been first to DL your toothpaste livery...meant to say that I'm still waiting for my PMDG link/key...just like painting...patience...patience...patience...