A user on Reddit has found a recent online copy of PMDG’s 777 manual.
The manual not only shares a handful of new previews, but it also gives us a bit more information on what to expect from the 777-300ER (and probably the others in the 777 line-up) in terms of features. For example, we now know that the Universal Flight Tablet can be moved into various places (default, on the window, and over by the CDU) around the plane, and it features a battery that needs to be kept charged in order for it to function.
There are new airframes options to suit the various configurations found around the world (for better aircraft loading), along with doors giving false open indications on the EICAS (a common occurrence due to dirt and other blockages on the sensors). Failures will be modelled accurately, along with random ones based on how well serviced your aircraft frame is.
Another new piece of information is that the default Microsoft Flight Simulator weather radar is supported and included. It may not be an accurate depiction of a weather radar, but it may serve some purpose for those looking to get some information displayed. The FMC will also give you the chance to change some settings to do with steering and camera shake for ground roll, touchdown, turbulence, more are also included.
The brakes will also have visible wear and tear, and during walkarounds, you can check the state of them (and how dirty they are). Wing flex, engine wobble and other animations are also going to be a part of the product. Additionally, some initial liveries were also shown via the leaked manual.
Furthermore, a brand new datalink service has been developed by PMDG. As described in the manual, “the aircraft will connect to this server, and the server will connect the aircraft to the services it needs. This is exactly how Datalink works in the real world.” The reason this has been done is so PMDG can update the module easily when new features are added. You will not need to create a PMDG account (but will need to use your HOPPIE info) and the manual says it will be fully transparent.
And a video of the long-awaited cockpit door opening was also leaked.
Mathijs Kok from PMDG said that the leak was not intentional. Any references to the link prior now have a redirect to a Rick Roll video. However, copies of the manual are online, but you will have to find them yourselves (we won’t share a direct link to copyrighted material).
Sadly, despite this leak, we are no closer to knowing when the PMDG 777 will release. However, we will be sure to keep our eyes peeled for more information.
You should note that videos and images are from a product not yet finished or ready for the public, and that they may have been placeholders. So don’t judge based on the above and instead take it for information ‘at-the-time’. Of course, things may change between then and its release.
