Massive PMDG Update/News! | 777 + 737MAX Release Info & More | Q&A Summarised!

[@ReptileSSSparadise]

Within two months is absolutely spectacular!

[@InformationAlpha]

Fingers crossed it is!

[@DjMass89]

Not here lol

[@747king5]

Let’s gooooo. Thanks for summarising the QnA for us!

[@InformationAlpha]

Not a problem! Thanks for the support!

[@GG_Booboo]

My favorite plane! So excited! Also Gonna get Inibuils A300-600! Honestly I don’t care about the other unimplemented features, as long as it’s high fidelity like their other planes! PMDG rockss

[@logansplanes1063]

Very good and informative video Alpha! Can’t wait to fly this beast!

[@InformationAlpha]

Thanks Logan, we appreciate the feedback!

[@oreoproblems]

So my take on the secret project is a little differently viewed, but see what you think of it. I believe the 787 is the project they have been working on, since QW announced their cancellation on their 787. As well as Boeing talking about the 777X, it is not too far from release IRL, and it is the most logical. I understand why the 757 could be one of the project ideas, but I simply wouldn’t understand why they would compete against BlueBird, if they said themselves that they have been sharing ideas and information through the background with developers like them, including more like Fenix, etc. I also don’t believe they will ever work on an Airbus aircraft, simply because their association with licensing is primarily with Boeing. But, who knows? I would like to see a high fidelity A330/340 from the team.

[@InformationAlpha]

Very well said. Completely understand your views. I'm not ruling anything out as anything can happen. And PMDG will eventually run out of Aircraft to produce from Boeing, so the questions should be: What next? But the chances of a Airbus PMDG is still slim!

[@oreoproblems]

@@InformationAlpha 100%, thanks for the informational video, I’ll be keeping up to date

[@InformationAlpha]

@@oreoproblems Appreciate it!

[@Arthur_Morgan-1899_]

I DON'T CARE I NEED AN HIGH FIDELTY A350, I WANT IT AND I NEEEEED IT😭😭😭😭

[@whophd]

While casually listening to this amongst other avgeek news today, I have to keep reminding myself that the reason this news sounds so good is that it's about Boeing simulated model planes, not Boeing planes.

[@Western.aviation]

So are we not getting a 777X?

[@Gamerguy-501]

I’m blown away with the pricing and that we are 2 months away from getting the 300ER!!! I exactly what long freaking flights I’m doing! The first one is gonna be LA to London!!

[@InformationAlpha]

I think mine will be LHR-JFK!

[@worlds_okayest_pilot_421]

Nobody cares.

[@HaxProductions-Roblox]

Mine will definitely be either DXB-AMS or DXB-JFK

[@Gamerguy-501]

⁠​⁠@@worlds_okayest_pilot_421 not my problem if you decide to waste time on something that’s not important to you

[@InformationAlpha]

@@HaxProductions-Roblox Oooo, Dubai is also very high on my list! Got the IniBuilds scenery ready!

[@DarkAndVelvetNights]

I can just imagine what that giant will feel in the sim!!

[@worldofai-games1036]

I don't see PMDG ever developing an Airbus jet. They started on the A320 around the FSX age (after the MD-11) but the developers left PMDG and went to FSLabs. Plus I think it might hurt their relationship with Boeing as their products carry official certifications from Boeing

[@trin162]

If PMDG says they are not restricted to Boeing and can indeed develop a non- Boeing aircraft....Airbus among Embraer, McDonald Douglas and Lockheed are (were) all airline manufacturers. So yes, Airbus is a huge possibility despite what we can and can't see. Do note, that they also recently hired an ex-Aerosoft employee who was at the time of his resignation, working on an Airbus A330. I While neither of us have insight into the inner workings of PMDG and their future projects, why wouldn't they take advantage of someone with huge amount of knowledge on an Airbus aircraft...especially an aircraft which can develop into two major models with relative ease due to commonality: A332/A333/A342/A343/A345/A346/A338/A339. That is A LOT of different planes my friend and a huge market that is current not served by any developer.

[@macieksoft]

PMDG devs left and moved to FSLabs? Now we finally know who have made the famous FSLabs malware. PMDG included malware in their MD-11 update, then FSLabs included malware in their A-320. Cannot be a coincident, must be those DEVs who migrated from PMDG and brought the idea of using malware disguised as DRM.

[@packerfan9372]

I would love to see them come out with the 757

[@topgun1457]

bluebirdsim is making a full simulation 757-200/300 for justflight so idk if pmdg are going to make one

[@MrAbram94]

Will the max have realistic mcas that will try to fly the plane into the ground?

[@SWAFanPilot]

The features they’re going to include makes me wonder if they’re going to continue making the 737 better. It can’t be that hard to make a openable door or CPDLC/ACARS.

[@InformationAlpha]

Lets see where it takes us!

[@Cali_Fed]

My wallet crying in the corner

[@filostick1806]

Im waiting for the 777, 737 max and a 747 / 400 Who else ? 👇

[@InformationAlpha]

100%

[@CactusBravo42]

I was hoping it would be the 200ER/LR.

[@Raykin225]

Now soon we’ll finally get a word about a good quality B747 for the simulator :)

[@Covid-bv4hp]

Wont happen in msfs 2020 most likely..

[@InformationAlpha]

Sadly I will have to agree on this. But I think they will still release it on 2020 as the market will still be saturated and i'm sure not everyone will switch to 2024. So it would be smart to release on both.

[@Shrike200]

I'm not sure what the crossover market is, but with the DCS F4 Phantom approaching release as well (with a slight delay), it's going to be a fun time.

[@InformationAlpha]

2024 is already off to a great start in terms of flight simulation. It’ll only get better from here :)

[@DarkAndVelvetNights]

We will defenently hear something interesting on FS weekend!!

[@cptwojciech6396]

Do you guys think the PMDG 737MAX will come with a missing door too? 😭

[@InformationAlpha]

Thankfully no as PMDG actually has quality control lol

[@cptwojciech6396]

@@InformationAlpha oh, good😂

[@macieksoft]

Window wipers are already working in many MSFS2020 aircraft, so I don't understand why they say it's impossible to implement when most of other addons have them.

[@InformationAlpha]

Theyre just animations, the actual function of the wiper isnt available in the sim.

[@davidtsw]

Lol not PMDG Airbus. We have Fenix, FSL are working on their Buses. But something like the Ejets from PMDG ? Now that sounds appealing.

[@InformationAlpha]

I guess we will never know until it happens! I do remember Robert saying that if they we're to go into the Airbus region, it would be the A350.

[@fionafaulds1714]

Is the 737 MAX coming for the xbox?

[@InformationAlpha]

Should do as its PMDG

[@dishantlalwani]

737 max for p3d or only msfs ??

[@InformationAlpha]

MSFS

[@rydawg7629]

More teasers and no results. Has become the norm in flight sim.

[@allanarnold3619]

Not yet bought my new pc when i do its the 737 and 777 for me

[@InformationAlpha]

It'll be worth it!

[@oliverbradley4939]

i think this will release early to late next month in april tbh

[@InformationAlpha]

Im hoping it releases before Cross The Pond West!

[@oliverbradley4939]

Yea i think thatll be ideal for people but idk wether that will happen we will have to see but it looks insane @@InformationAlpha

[@Izmael1310]

Regarding the weather radar and wipers yes Asobo deserves hate not the PMDG, but the taxi cameras? I dont get it. Add new camera is pretty easy in MSFS. I understand if it lowers too much FPS if you should "stream" the camera feed from tail for example to some cockpit monitor or to in flight enrtainment screen, but its doable.

[@SomethingElseToo]

MSFS does not support point in space cameras which is also why the mirrors on the stock F-18 do not properly reflect what is behind them.

[@owenbache7316]

Pmdg and Airbus are not words that are meant to be said

[@InformationAlpha]

Maybe so lol. But this is what was discussed!

[@RAVIOLIdS]

No window wipers? Why can Fenix do that and pmdg not on their 777? Makes zero sense

[@InformationAlpha]

What fenix has done is a temporary fix which isn't that accurate and does not actually wipe off the rain. They too are waiting for the feature to implement this.

[@RAVIOLIdS]

@@InformationAlpha oh, okay, thank for educating me on this. The fenix look pretty good the rain effect

[@InformationAlpha]

@@RAVIOLIdS yes, it’s a pretty good effect I won’t lie! Almost caught me off guard thinking it was a working wiper.

[@plane_spotter_italy]

Nice, but no wipers is crazyyy

[@InformationAlpha]

Hopefully asobo adds it soon!

[@davidtsw]

True, kinda mindboggling that such a simple feature isn't included in the sim

[@plane_spotter_italy]

very strange, i mean every plane has working wipers, also the captain sim! this is nonsense@@InformationAlpha

[@InformationAlpha]

@@davidtsw yes, but then think about the other critical areas they’ve needed to focus resources on. I understand that it’s a simple feature but still, it costs money and resources and at this moment that money and resources needs to be focused elsewhere.

[@InformationAlpha]

@@plane_spotter_italy I mean yes there have working wipers but they aren’t functional in a normal sense. What they have is a temp fix as there is no feature that actually allows a wiper to wipe a surface (cleaning it). If you notice, it just shows a animation of water being distorted.

[@jwattie144]

I'm surprised they aren't waiting for 2024 to release. Or maybe they are and the release coincides with that.

[@nation268]

Regarding the max and triple 7 im hoping the release looks something like 777-300ER MAX 8 777/200/ER/LR MAX 9 777F Literal dream come true lineup

[@InformationAlpha]

Could be!

[@travelcaribbean2009]

He never I look at the fist class cabin, I can’t help but think, oh it’s the Delta One reverse herringbone layout lol😅

[@professor_ray1482]

Well I will not buy it if it can’t drop some wheels when taking off 😅

[@InformationAlpha]

Lol, would be funny

[@OrganAviator]

Great video, thanks. Personally, I will not be investing in this addon (certainly not straight away) because I prefer Airbus such as the FENIX 320

[@InformationAlpha]

Thats fair enough. Thanks for the support Organ!

[@owenklein1917]

200LR will probably be 50 dollars imo, with the 200/200ER being 70

[@InformationAlpha]

I think they are going to package the 200, 200ER and 200LR together, similar to the 737-900

[@pandamisha]

Wondow wipers are not implemented due to sim limitation? That's just not true. They likely forgot about wipers

[@InformationAlpha]

Just doing normal Boeing things nowadays lol. First bolts, wheels now wipers lol. But yeah apparently there is a limitation with the Wipers. Fenix did manage to find a work around, whoever it is effective, just a temporary fix until the feature is made available.

[@pandamisha]

@@InformationAlpha I'm just not getting the wiper thing. All aircrafts in the sim having wipers have them operating fine. Including pmdg 737. Are they talking about smears on the windshield when wipers are working or what? Rain effetcs on the windshield?

[@SomethingElseToo]

Wipers are available, what is not available is the wiper clearing the windscreen as it goes by. Misunderstanding by the presenter.

[@InformationAlpha]

@@SomethingElseToo yes you are correct. My apologies!

[@JaredJafhed]

There's nothing about the universal tablet on Xbox? Excuse me if you say it in the video, I don't speak English and maybe I'll skip it.

[@drewleevy5420]

PMDG 717

[@InformationAlpha]

Maybe?!?!?

[@trin162]

I hope PMDG's secret project is the B787 family or the A340 family. I will be very disappointed if this "secret project" were to step on the toes of other developers who are already producing the B757 and A350. There are other commercial airliners that still have not been mentioned such as the A340-300, A340-600, B767-300ER and B767-400ER. Despite not caring much for older airliners, I would still take both the L1101 and DC-10 but we are seriously in desperate need of some quad jet jumbos. A340-300 and -600 both have so much more character and quirks over current jetliners and true airline simmers have been requesting study level versions of these planes for decades now.

[@InformationAlpha]

Completely agree! We've been begging for an A346 for years since FSX and we're still shocked that no one has made a good quality one yet!

[@Mark-os6ej]

717

[@ryanstone6495]

Fenix has window wipers and weather radar in msfs. Definitely not sim limitations.

[@artechgame7208]

It's not weather radar it's just showing clouds.

[@Alexander-hk5ke]

​@@artechgame7208does it even do that? At least it didnt in all version prior to block 2

[@FlightLevel380]

Fenix doesn’t have a working weather radar

[@InformationAlpha]

@@77GolfXray You're thinking of the NEXTRAD/ADSB In weather. This information is transmitted via GPS. Whereas Weather radar uses its own dish.

[@Nicolas-ol7jl]

pmdg 777 will out release the flightfactor 777 v2. flightfactor is indeed a garbage developer

[@bavelbenjamin]

PMDG Airbus? Are you on crack?

[@callmehost7594]

I hope pmdg eventually makes a study level high fidelity Concorde

[@InformationAlpha]

Now that would be big! But FSLabs is apparently making one for MSFS (That’s if it ever gets finished)

[@callmehost7594]

@@InformationAlpha I hear ya. I'm just hoping it comes to Xbox

[@InformationAlpha]

@@callmehost7594 Now that’s something I don’t think FSLabs has in mind unfortuantly

[@callmehost7594]

@@InformationAlpha yea I kinda figured, it's sti exciting to see come to the sim but that's why I said maybe pmdg would do a Concorde bc then there would be a decent chance of it coming to console🤷

[@InformationAlpha]

@@callmehost7594 yeah, but I don’t think pmdg will make the Concorde unfortunatly