748Guy

I had a similar problem with my wheels "sinking" into the terrain. I fixed it by ensuring that the airport scenery (VHHH) sits in a higher priority than the VHHH-TERRAIN folder. Like this

Quite the disappointment.

I'd be willing to bet that if there has been an issue, it relates to the new website; it seemed that the 747-9i herself was ready to go. Launching a new website alongside a new product sounds like a good idea in theory, but launching a new, untried website during a time when you'll experience some of the highest volumes of traffic and orders.. .probably not a bulletproof idea.

Agree. Seems like a dud.

Robert said last night in this thread "Check tomorrow morning." Willing to bet there's been an issue.

"Release is expected- but not guaranteed" Come on, I can't take back calling off work

Wow! Interesting to get some insight on the topic. Seems that experience in developing these simulations goes far beyond simply coding work... Had no idea that expenses would look like that for data. Well, I'll be sure to do my part in making sure PMDG sees a return on their investments.

What. I'm sure how much it costs to develop these simulations is a closely guarded trade secret, but the cost of that data alone... My goodness...

Oh... oh my.. I feel like I'm developing a.... sudden illness that will keep me from going to work this Friday and Saturday...

Whatever route you plan on flying, I wouldn't be quick to say the type will be "748"

As much as I really really really want it to happen this weekend, throw me on board the "I don't think so" train. I would love to be proven wrong.

Hope this isn't the case. The 777 holds a near and dear place in my heart. Haven't been flying it since I switched to P3D. If some of these effects were ported to the 777, I'd totally buy it for P3D and be flying it again. Fear it may happen though.

I don't entirely agree with him that the "777 is being left behind," but from a consumer perspective I can see why he may think that. Personally, between the 747-400 and the 777, I'd rather be flying the 777. But, I've been spending all of my time in the 747 because it's simply more immersive. Tons of small details were added to the 74 like better turbulence, bumps while taxiing, PNF callouts for airspeed alive and positive rate, etc.. small immersion items. All things that I'm sure may be ported over to the T7 in due time.

But the real question is... will we be hearing this noise in the 747-8? https://www.dropbox.com/s/im5p8gzkz9cxxyb/PMDG_777_Chime.wav I absolutely fell in love with that little noise in the 777. Sad I haven't heard it in a while because of all the 747-400 flying.

Absolutely giddy with excitement for the 8. It combines all of my favorite features of the newer Boeings with the nobility and grace of the Queen. I honestly may not buy this plane, for I fear it will render the rest in my virtual fleet hangar furniture... I seriously don't think I will fly anything else in P3D again.

I'm a fan of competition. I want PMDG to look at what other devs may be doing that is new, cutting edge and exciting, and say, "Hmmm... what [insert development team here] is doing is winning customers over. How can we match and perhaps exceed it?" Through that line of thinking, entire industries prosper and the consumers receive quality products.

Outsider here, who doesn't really frequent this world of simulations much. Ladies & Gents, just remember that the 747-8i release is bringing many new groundbreaking features to the world of simming, and PMDG is renowned for high quality, true to life aircraft. This level of hype and thirst for news is to be expected for a release of the -8i's stature. I'm no marketing expert, nor am I inclined in any what whatsoever to call PMDG's marketing shots, but maybe some more news or teasers would do well for them. On the other hand, PMDG seems to lay more along the lines of, "speak softly and carry a big stick." when it comes to their products. This, like all marketing strategies, is a double edged sword. There's much less accountability for release dates and things of the such, but you'll get incessant probes for information from the community, almost daily. Oh well. More than likely, work continues and the 8i will be released sometime™. All we can do is patiently wait. -Spencer Yackee

Paul, I'm sure you've already found the answer. In case after all this time you haven't found it, or anybody else is having this issue and is viewing this thread, navigate to your FSX "effects" folder, find "fsfx_T7_rainbowTrail.fx", and delete it. Best, Kippy