When a payware 737NG for X-Plane?

[riccardo74]

Hi to all folks, I'm a 737NG lover, since from PMDG 737NG for FS9.

I definitly switched to X-Plane 9 from MSFS.

Someone of you knows if will be in the next future a developing plan for a new payware 737NG? with all operating system (FMC, IRS, VC) like the other FS part?

I know x737 project, it's a very good plane, but not at the PMDG level (no VC, no FMC and other workings system), but at least it's free.

Thanks for reply

[Simmo W]

Hi Riccardo, good to see more fsxers coming over.

I haven't used it yet, but you do know that the x737 had a well regarded payware FMC available?

Agree though, an immersive 3d pit would be great. I've seen pmdgs screens of their new 73, si realistic. But I prefer 40 fps.....

I haven't heard of a 73 project for xp'. But the crj will keep half the xplane world happy for awhile I suspect! Then the Saab (or maybe that will be next?!), q400, 742. the A320 should be good too. Alas no 738 though.

What do u think of X737 handling compared to pmdg?

[WombatBoy]

x737 VC is one the way.... (hint hint)

[-TheoGregory]

x737 if you buy the fmc for it, has more realistic systems than the PMDG 737NG (the one thats available). The FMC for the x737 is better modeled than the PMDG one too imo.

[MaidenFan]

Needs 3d pit. It's got great systems, but the fact that there's no 3d pit is a HUGE drawback!

[Kaphias]

Needs 3d pit. It's got great systems, but the fact that there's no 3d pit is a HUGE drawback!

...for some people. I couldn't care less.

[Simmo W]

Needs 3d pit. It's got great systems, but the fact that there's no 3d pit is a HUGE drawback!

...for some people. I couldn't care less.

agree! 3d pit will be a bonus, for now the 2d is fine, ESP when the systems are so well done and the 2 d pit is so clear

[riccardo74]

3d pit is very important, specially if you fly with trackir. One day x737 will have it.

But I was talking about an "all in one" product, with its VC, its own FMC, like 737 PMDG. Like CRJ200 by Javier Cortes, with all its system working, 3d cockpit, FMC.

But if you said that xFMC is realistic, and x737 system too I hope that v4 of x737 will be very milestone in x's "heavy" world. The only missing item is 3d cockpit: Benedikt doesn't know a possible release date, so we could wait for a while, for a long time.

Do you suggest me to buy xFMC? is realistic? can I update it with monthly Navigraph FMS data? can some one tell me more about x737 and xFMC working together?

thanks

[Goran_M]

3d pit is very important, specially if you fly with trackir. One day x737 will have it.

But I was talking about an "all in one" product, with its VC, its own FMC, like 737 PMDG. Like CRJ200 by Javier Cortes, with all its system working, 3d cockpit, FMC.

But if you said that xFMC is realistic, and x737 system too I hope that v4 of x737 will be very milestone in x's "heavy" world. The only missing item is 3d cockpit: Benedikt doesn't know a possible release date, so we could wait for a while, for a long time.

Do you suggest me to buy xFMC? is realistic? can I update it with monthly Navigraph FMS data? can some one tell me more about x737 and xFMC working together?

thanks

The CRJ is being made by Javier Rollon.  Javier Cortez makes the FMC that is compatible with the 737.

Considering the 737 is freeware, I think the FMC is worth the price.  I have it and I have enjoyed using it.  It is updated through Navigraph using the PSS AIRACS.

[riccardo74]

3d pit is very important, specially if you fly with trackir. One day x737 will have it.

But I was talking about an "all in one" product, with its VC, its own FMC, like 737 PMDG. Like CRJ200 by Javier Cortes, with all its system working, 3d cockpit, FMC.

But if you said that xFMC is realistic, and x737 system too I hope that v4 of x737 will be very milestone in x's "heavy" world. The only missing item is 3d cockpit: Benedikt doesn't know a possible release date, so we could wait for a while, for a long time.

Do you suggest me to buy xFMC? is realistic? can I update it with monthly Navigraph FMS data? can some one tell me more about x737 and xFMC working together?

thanks

The CRJ is being made by Javier Rollon.  Javier Cortez makes the FMC that is compatible with the 737.

Considering the 737 is freeware, I think the FMC is worth the price.  I have it and I have enjoyed using it.  It is updated through Navigraph using the PSS AIRACS.

Sorry, I've confused 2 person.... ;D

So do you suggest me to buy FMC?

[Goran_M]

Don't buy it because I like it.  Try to get more feedback from other users.  The more opinions you get, the more informed your decision will be.  If you can spare the money, then I say definitely get it.  It has been programmed with a lot of detail and has taken a long time for Javier to make it. 

[Morten XPFW]

There is a new "PMDG quality" B737 for X-Plane under construction

by a new development group...

M

[Jack Skieczius]

There is a new "PMDG quality" B737 for X-Plane under construction

by a new development group...

M

well now that is a statement eh!

[riccardo74]

There is a new "PMDG quality" B737 for X-Plane under construction

by a new development group...

M

Can you tell me more about it?

Infact I was searching about a new developing group, for a completely new B737, with all its system properly working, like the outcoming CRJ200.

[Mikkel]

For the sake of everybody's extreme curiosity feel free to elaborate 

[Morten XPFW]

I'm not allowed to go into details, but judging by the CV of those involved

it will ROCK!

M

[scubajuan]

I use x737 with Javier Cortes xFMC and is a wining combination, definitely one of my favorite planes to fly. Considering the fact that the x737 is a freeware, V4 comes with complete and very detailed exterior model, most systems simulated via plugin and a super nice 2D panel, the decent price for the xFMC, for me was a must to compliment this awesome plane. I know Benedikt and Pierre are working hard and have already invest considering amount of time and resources to this project and keeping it free is something that I appreciate greatly. This is a work in progress and with every release the 3D model keeps getting better and better and very frame friendly, I believe a VC would be available pretty soon as well as the modeled cargo bay (which would allow the cargo doors to open too).

As far as flight dynamics is concerned, the x737 is outstanding and handles really nicely. I had the PMDG 737NG back in the days I used MSFS and I prefer the x737, the 3d virtual cockpit is the only thing this one is short of the payware one, but not for long.

Showing support for this generous developers by downloading their plane and if possible making a donation to encourage them to keep up the good work, would ensure the continuous free updates and improvements of what is, at least for me, the best freeware plane for XP 9.

[riccardo74]

Thankyou very much scubajuan!

[riccardo74]

I'm not allowed to go into details, but judging by the CV of those involved

it will ROCK!

Ok, but at least you could tell us more about "status", in allready in progress or only in developers mind, any possible years of release?

[Morten XPFW]

In progress...

M

[nrhh]

Morten,

I don´t want to be rude neither do I want to attack you in a personal way. In fact I respect you for being a valuable member of the x-plane community and for bringing some wonderful planes to the x-plane world, so I´m sure this is going to be a exciting release.

But may I ask what´s the point of mentioning a upcoming release, when you are not allowed to go into more detail? Isn´t it a bit to early to mention the release in public anyway when you are not allowed to talk about it in more detail? It´s like saying: "Look, I have wonderful news to you, but I won´t tell you before Winter."

Regards,

[tkyler]

I'll hazard a guess.  If people are not aware of what others are working on, then two entities might end up working on the same project and losing valuable time.  If competing teams are of differing levels of competence, then it's possible they may both decide to move forward with their projects or they may elect to stop working on them.  One of the few ways to judge competence is to know who is working on what....so it's plausible that just knowing who is working on what is a courtesy to other developers.

I myself ran into this recently when a fellow developer was not aware of my King Air B200 project.  He was quite far along actually, though not as far along as I.  He contacted me and let me know he would cease working on the project.  I told him that I certainly could not expect that from him though I appreciated the gesture.  I felt bad for him because he was put up to the project by someone who WAS aware I was working on a B200...someone who would stand to gain from his doing a B200...someone who was willing to sacrifice someone ELSE's time for their own gain...but I won't say who.

Anyhow, the x-plane market is growing quick and some of the more desirable models are going to be attempted by multiple teams I'm guessing and knowing who's working on what is just plain nice.  I know a few models I won't be doing because of it, regardless of how much I know about their project.

[Morten XPFW]

nrhh,

It´s like saying: "Look, I have wonderful news to you, but I won´t tell you before Winter."

The "wonderful" news is there is a B737 in the works and it will be of "PMDG Quality", I told

you a couple of days ago.  If you need more details, have a look in a B737 AOM, most of it will be there.

About release dates, no serious designers give any.

If you find this information pointless, please disregard it.

M