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  2. Upgrade cost - simply dissapointed

    in General Discussion

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    As a long term IXEG user, since early days of release, XP11 has been practically the only Flight Sim I have been using, with IXEG being use 90% of that time.  Before that I've flown every sim since 1985, starting with DI Tomahawk, Tornado...up until XP11.

    My life is hectic, my time on my PC is valuable, my working life is 60 hrs a week and my forum time is very limited.  I love this aircraft, nothing flies like it in XP, nothing comes close in MFSF, only DCS is on par, and I get fed up getting shot down in that all the time!

    I follow the forum and saw the threads about the potential release, the last thread I actually read in detail was this one.

    Cost

    Back on February 7th, 2022, a little after Laminar Research announced X-Plane 12 was coming, we published on the IXEG 737 product page that purchasing customers would receive a free product update to the X-Plane 12 version. Per that statement, we are honoring this free update for customers who purchased the IXEG 737 on or after February 7th, 2022. For customers having purchased the IXEG 737 on or before February 6th, 2022, the upgrade will be a paid upgrade of $14.95 USD.

    A $15 charge for the upgrade, simples, no rush then.

    My XP12 was not in good shape, I didn't opt into Beta's, the optimization was pretty poor, the clouds were.....not great to say the least.  I waited till Cyber deals to get a new SSD, then spent some time getting my XP12 looking better with the help of an excellent FB group I joined,  i only watched the bugs thread, was pretty surprised by the amount and the severity (level 2 fail etc etc) and decided to wait for some patches and a calm period, then finally, 2 weeks ago I was ready for IXEG. I couldn't work out how to get the deal, I believe I posted a live chat to X-Aviation asking, but got no reply.  I couldn't find the ticket system, but found an email instead.  Then while waiting on the reply from the emaiI, I read the launch threads, and then read the info on the 60 day deal.


    What can I say, extremely disappointed that this deal had a timer, which was never initially announced.  I don't know why there is a timer, or what X-Aviation hope to achieve with it (well, I do have an idea...and I fell for it). I messaged Cameron about it, and was not expecting any exception from the rules, and didn't get any, fair play to him, he sticks to the rules and treats everyone the same, so I say nothing negative against that.  

    I have no idea what I am saying now, what I am trying to achieve.  85 bucks is a lot to some of us, add on the 70 from before and it's a very expensive aircraft for a Beta sim.  But what is it actually worth, well, flying this keeps my mental state intact in this crazy world.  But I just want to say that I don't agree with the 60 day deal. An unlimited deal would be better, and put the price up a bit.

    Please, always give all details when the first price is announced (see thread above) as some idiots like me will never check for more details in future posts, or don't need emails to say it's released, I never buy software until after the first patches.  

    See you in the skies.

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  3. Max T/O power, no engine bleeds T/O, MLW

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    Thanks for the info AoA, I watch a lot of YT video's, a few on the -300, many -400 (as they are still flying) and many NG versions.  Looking at there routes, weather, alternates etc and see that landing with 3.5T or more is very common.  But it works very similar in XP11, nice weather, close alternates etc, can land with 2500kg most of the time.  But I have a very adventurous side with this aircraft, Oslo - Svalbard is one of my favourite routes, that's 16'000kg of fuel every time, and from USA WA regions up to Yellowknife is also a favourite.  I also love flying in and out of 4000-5500ft runways (currently based in KAWO Arlington) and flying to remote Canadian locations, so fuel tankering is a factor along with bad weather and very hard mountain tops!

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  5. Max T/O power, no engine bleeds T/O, MLW

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    Hi Jan

    Thanks for the clear and concise answers.  Please check the bleed logic and let me know what you find, it's not so important but would be good to know.

    So what is the purpose of the "pull to set N1" knobs under the engine gauges?  Are these left over from older versions of the aircraft, or some sort of over ride?


    Thanks

    Iain

  6. Max T/O power, no engine bleeds T/O, MLW

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    Hi Jan

    Just imagine, there are some crazy simmers out there, pushing your 737 to the limit! I have some various questions that would help me improve my knowledge of the aircraft.

    1) Does the engine bleed off takeoff work?  It works in the -800, but in IXEG, on the N1 limit page, when I complete the procedure, the 20k rating actually lowers by 1.0?  It seems that putting the packs from On to Auto reduces the N1 and the bleeds on or off have no change?  What is the best way to get max power with the AT engaged?

    2) So if bleeds is not simulated or doesn't work for whatever reason, what is the correct way to get a higher N1 for field length limited T/O even with AT disengaged.  I have tried this and I just pull the manual N1 knobs, rotate to the desired N1 and use TOGA but without AT engaged, and it works.  But what limits should be used?  Up to the yellow arc is safe?  I see there is the red light which I guess EGT over limit limit?  Can this be on for a set period of time if really needed?

    3) Regarding weights, I know there are many -300 configurations, but if we use a typical value of  33.3 empty ZFW, and we use a Max Landing weight of 51.7 to 52.5 (I found online), this means that it's fairly easy for a fully loaded aircraft (149 pax at 104kg per pax) to land overweight.  33.3+15.5 of pax making a ZFW of 48.8, means you can't land with more than 2.9 tonnes of fuel.  This can be limiting when flying long legs (Edinburgh - Tenerife, with full load) as you often want a bit more diversions full for remote areas. 

    Are my calculations roughly correct? 

    This also means the load table that comes with the aircraft is pretty much useless as you can load the aircraft to crazy weights that would never be allowed (I have never used it, because I think my numbers are correct?). 

    Thanks for your time


    Cheers

    Iain
     

  7. Video clips from 2022 flights, thank you IXEG Team!

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    Hi all

    A big thank you to the IXEG Team for this wonderful aircraft, I have spend 100's of hours on it since that special day way back around April 2016!

    It's a real pilots aircraft, the old saying, "Remember, you fly a plane with your head, not with your hands and feet", certainly nails it for me when I'm simming, if the aircraft doesn't feel and respond the way my brain expects it to, then it doesn't even make it out the hanger.  That's the main reason I'm on XP11/12 now, and not in MSFS, that "sim" is just to arcade feeling for me, I've been doing this since 1985 when I was 10, working my way through the ZX Spectrum games (DI Tomahawk) and onto Atari ST, Amiga and the 486 PC with DI Tornado being a highlight.

    So these are a few clips I through together, along with a bunch of short final landings, most are from 6 months ago or so as they are still with default clouds, more recently I'm enjoying Enhanced Skyscapes.

    So again, thanks to the IXEG team, it's been a great 5 years flying this aircraft, here is to more good times in the future.  Cheers

     

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  9. 737-300F

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    Posted · Edited by Iain

    Hey all, I fly the cargo version mostly, but in saying that, it's the livery only.  Then I adapt the max weights etc to "roughly" match  the real aircraft.

    I have the TNT, Western Atlantic, FEDEX, DHL, ASL liveries etc, they are all out there to download. 

    Would love to have the real deal though, fingers crossed.

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  10. IXEG For X-Plane 12 status.

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    All this info is really promising guys, I'm flying her a few times a week still, based in KMEM and flying the night freighter routes, good fun just now considering the crazy weather in the USA.

    Put in 50 hrs of flying according to my records in the 2 months!

    Happy to help with any testing if need be, just let me know.

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  11. IXEG For X-Plane 12 status.

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    I still fly the -300, have hundreds of hours on it, it is still the best feeling aircraft to fly, way better than anything MSFS has to offer, better feeling than Zibo and is a nice challenge with it's limitations.  Really enjoy the Felis 747-200 for the same reasons, it is completely manual VNAV and INS system, IXEG is like a Tesla compared to that dinosaur!

    More than willing to pay for an upgrade to XP12, of course we have waited a long time for an upgrade for XP11, but the developers have been very transparent with the reasons for it not happening, which is totally acceptable.  If it was to happen for XP12 then that would be a stroke of fortune and good timing, since the team have found some time to put development work into it.

     

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  12. Couroutes Not Found

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    I use Simbrief routes daily for flights with Virtual Cargo International many times a week, works just fine.


    Can`t really see anything wrong in your setup.   Maybe you folder names are causing a problem?

    My coroutes folder is under Aircraft/X-Aviation/IXEG 737 Classic/coroutes

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  13. Sound issues

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    On 10/21/2021 at 3:08 PM, N452MK said:

    Hello guys, im happy with my ixeg but when we getting an update? Is been a while. Also im having sound issues, even playing with the sound xplane settings my cockpit is super loud inside and outside, anyway to reduce the cock ambiance, avionics fans and engines outside? Thanks for any help. 
     

    Also I have everything default, any mods you guys recommend? Thanks. 

    When you first load the aircraft (at least for me), I always have a sound bug present, a loud hissing sound inside and outside.  I have to set cockpit to a preset in the left side menu, like Turn Around, then the sounds reset and all is fine. 

  23. Radio frequency decimals selection

    in 737-300 Aircraft Systems and Operation

    Posted · Edited by Iain

    Hi Jan

    A very old topic, I know!  But any chance this update can be added to a future patch?  I have no idea how much work is involved and since I don't see others asking about it them it doesn't have to be a high priority.  I can't get ATIS at EGPH, 131.355, easy enough to check on Skyvector, but you know, sometimes XP isn't right up to date.   

    Cheers

     

    Edit: Actually, you know what, I will just change the freq in the apt.dat to 131.350 and it will work then!

  24. Autobr4ke. Again .-.

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by Iain

    I've not heard any complaints about autobrake not working for no reason, usually there is an explanation for it, such as toe brakes being applied by pedals, or spoiler not armed etc.  I can say in the last few months I have landed 100 times, every time the reversers are on before the nose gear touches, and the autobrake works just fine.

    I done 3 short hope last night with the latest beta (KPVD-KBED-KASH-CYQL) and all working perfect.

    Here is my landing at EGPE a week ago, autobrake 3 (prob should have used max) and you can see I switch to manual braking at 1:21 (autobrake disarm light isn't visable).

    Again, no manual braking, reversers active as soon as mains touch, and never any problem.

    You would not get any autobrake in this situation?

     

     

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