Rotatesim released the newest version of the MD-80 for X-Plane, the MD-80 v1.40 PRO. It is a major update, and includes performance improvements for XP11.11. The new update also includes major and minor bug fixes, as well as other new improvements.
The FIX page in the FMS is now included, allowing pilots to keep better track of their flights. The MD-80 also includes a pop-up panel to manage fuel, weight, passengers and cargo. The system works just like the real aircraft would be loaded before a flight.
If you don’t have the Rotate MD-80 yet you can buy the plane via this link for $59.95.
Feature and fixes list
Here is a part of the updates. You can see why this is a huge update already. If you want to view the entire feature list, go to the Rotate website.
Flight characteristics:
- Precise flight model
- Fine tuned engine performance
- Developed with the help of two MD-80 pilots
Custom systems:
Engines:
- Accurate PW-JT8D-219 model
- Engine Starting and Ignition System
- Engine Oil System
- Fuel Distribution, Heat and Quantity Indication
- Thrust Reversers
- Automatic Reserve Thrust
- Thrust Rating Panel
- Engine Display Panel
- Systems Display Panel
Electrical System:
- Power Generating and Distribution System
- Battery and bus monitor system
- Emergency Power System
- Ground Power Unit
Hydraulic System:
- Rudder and Elevator HYD/MAN operation
- Ground Pneumatic System
- Reversers and Brakes Accumulators
Air System:
- Pneumatics
- Air Conditioning and Distribution with Ground Operation and In-flight Pneumatics
- Cockpit and Cabin Temperature Control
- APU On-Ground Air Conditioning
- Airplane Pressurization
- Ground Pressure Supply for on ground A/C operation
Automatic Flight, navigation and FMS:
- Dual IRS alignment rutine, NAV and ATT modes
- Custom LNAV and VNAV. Climb, cruise and descend management with altitude and speed restrictions. ARINC424 instructions support
- Performance management, with complete VNAV profile calculation, including T/C, T/D, and time, fuel and altitude predictions
- All autopilot readouts simulated
- Flight Mode Annunciator
- All EPR modes
- Flight planning, navigation, performance management and airplane guidance
- FMS pages
- Save and load route options
- Aircraft Management page
- Custom PFD and ND with curved transitions and MAG/TRU operation
- Accurate navigation instruments and displays
- Weather Radar and TCAS with TA/RA advisories
Pop-up Menu:
- Ground operations page, with GPU/GPS request, doors management, and fuel/cargo/passengers load functions
- Fuel & Load page, with load stations according to Weight & Balance manual
- Weight & Balance section, with accurate custom CG computing, and Weight/CG predictions for Ta
