PMDG’s Robert Randazzo has shared a new update on their forums regarding their forthcoming 747 and a new update for the 737 series for MSFS. They also touched on the new SU1 public beta update for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
737 for MSFS Update
A new update for the 737 series has been released via the PMDG Operations Center. This update focuses on the tablet, which was originally implemented in the 777 series. There was a changelog provided, but Robert says many of these items already existed in the previous build released. A Marketplace update will come soon once it passes the intake process. You can see the full changelog below.
MSFS 2024 Sim Update 1
A quick note was made on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s public beta for Sim Update 1. They said that they have had feedback that some blockers had been fixed, but not necessarily in the new Sim Update. They will continue to test and evaluate MSFS 2024 and their products and will provide updates as and when.
747 Previews
Robert said that the “race is on” for which 747 releases first; the -100 or the -400 model. He said that both are progressing well, but is uncertain will reach the finish line first. That said, he did provide two new images of the 747-100 engineer station for our viewing pleasure. Note that these are still very early images, as PMDG is trying to be more forthcoming and open with their previews with this project rather than leaving until near the end of the development cycle.
Many textures and labels still need much work done to them, but PMDG said that no detail is being spared in recreating this classic airliner.
Expect a virtual copilot and virtual flight engineer to support you on your trips in the 747-100 (think how the DC-6 featured something similar), but will also allow you to do everything that is required yourself manually. Sadly, it’s still too soon to see the 747-400 cockpit, but as soon as they’re ready to show it off, we will get to take a look.
That pretty much sums up his latest post, but you can digest it in full over on the PMDG forums. As a reminder, PMDG is preparing the 777-200ER for beta testing in MSFS 2020, so we should see more of that in the near future.
Changelog
- 15060: [General – Engines] B110 – Hardware Throttle Connection with AT in ARM and SIM selection NEVER (emvaos)
- 14951: [AFDS – Pitch Modes] A/T operation with single engine (emvaos)
- 14937: [FMS/AFDS – VNAV] VNAV Disconnect when defining or changing VREF during descent (emvaos)
- 14938: [FMS/AFDS – LNAV] Eliminated stutter when initiating a go around with missed approach available (emvaos)
- 14906: [FMS/AFDS – LNAV] Enhanced LNAV and RF leg handling for RNP AR approaches (emvaos)
- 14929: [General – Unsure] PMDG style mouse does not work after update and when used it locks the tablet (hvanrensburg)
- 14909: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Compass in 739 frozen – needs to let it go (vscimone)
- 14904: [Systems – IRUs/Navigation Controls] PFD/ND/CDU Symbols and indications technical update for various IRS states (emvaos)
- 12830: [FMS – Route/Legs Pages] Distance from Aircraft before Takeoff to Distant End Runway Incorrect (emvaos)
- 14784: [General – Flight Model] Landing flare behavior heavier feel (emvaos)
- 14876: [AFDS – Roll Modes] Auto LNAV arm for Go Around Company Option (emvaos)
- 12046: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Upper Glareshield geometry distortions (vscimone)
- 12797: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] ALT HORN CUTOUT Switch ‘pushed in’ (vscimone)
- 13045: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Minor Texture issues cleanup around the flight deck (vscimone)
- 13626: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Flight Deck Access System switch is incorrectly oriented (vscimone)
- 14248: [Main Panel – ND] Displays – Terrain Display Rendering Abnormalities when changing terrain brightness (inner knob) (abashkatov)
- 14696: [Main Panel – ND] VOR 2 pointer incorrectly drawn (abashkatov)
