FlightFactor took to their Facebook page to share a new batch of image previews for its highly anticipated Boeing 777-300ER for X-Plane, offering the community a closer look at the aircraft’s external details.
The Boeing 777-300ER project represents a crucial addition to FlightFactor’s broader 777 V2 family. The -300ER is the largest and most widely operated passenger variant of the Boeing 777, extensively used by airlines like Emirates, Qatar, and Cathay Pacific. As a result, the -300ER will open more long-distance routes across the world for X-Plane fliers. More broadly speaking, FlightFactor has strived to create a high-fidelity product with the 777 V2 project, putting realism at the forefront of every decision.
One of the most notable images in the new previews is the one showcasing the intricate modeling of the landing gear assembly. It’s clear FlightFactor has gone to extreme lengths to accurately depict the struts and hydraulic lines of the massive 6-wheel main gear set. This level of detail aligns with what the community has come to expect from the existing -200ER and freighter variants.
In addition to the landing gear, the new previews showcase the ground connections and door operations, giving a better sense of what the aircraft will look like during the turnaround state. Even with the limited views on the air conditioning hoses and ground connection panels, the attention to detail to all aspects of the flight experience is clear.
Perhaps the most interesting update came from the post’s caption which read, “All systems check, 777-300ER test flights in progress.” This suggests the aircraft’s development is nearing the final beta stages and that a release could be arriving sooner than the community expects. However, no official release date has been confirmed by the FlightFactor team.
As the community anxiously awaits the arrival of the FlightFactor Boeing 777-300ER, these latest previews offer another encouraging glimpse into the progress made on one of the most highly requested widebody aircraft for X-Plane.
