PMDG has recently issued significant updates to all of their products for Microsoft Flight Simulator, bringing stability improvements, bug fixes, new textures (DC-6), and more.

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The newly released 777-300ER has been updated to 2.00.0039, focused once again on stability and performance improvements, mitigating new issues reported by the customers, with more to come in the near future as they are not convinced about finding all of them. 

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The new update also brings the possibility of updating the Navigraph navdata via the Ultimate Flight Tablet, ultimately allowing seamless data updates straight from the flight deck on both PC and Xbox (when available). A QR code within the UFT also links people to the 777 online manual.

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The complete changelog for 0039 follows below:

PMDG 777 for MSFS - 2.00.0039

Released 2024-07-18

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14434: [FMS/AFDS - VNAV] ALTN Page rapid and modulated update scheme with frame rate OPT (emvaos)

14455: [FMS/AFDS - LNAV] RTE offset entry bank limit reduction (emvaos)

14483: [External Model - Liveries] Incorrect SELCAL code displayed on G-STBC (psterling)

14526: [FMS - Functionality Problems (General)] Updated forced turn direction algorithm for HDG SEL mode (emvaos)

14551: [Virtual Cockpit - Geometry/Textures] Gap between PFD and ND (vscimone)

14552: [FMS/AFDS - LNAV] Handling arc intercept via TF waypoint on arc [TNCC/11 AMIPU1] (emvaos)

14566: [FMS/AFDS - VNAV] CLB SPD Limit Handling (emvaos)

14567: [External Model - Liveries] BA Livery - Incorrect spelling of the Callsign in the aircraft.cfg file (psterling)

14318: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] A/P disconnect with 2 Press UNSILENCED not responding correctly. (emvaos)

14576: [Systems - IRUs/Navigation Controls] ADIRU Drift error at very low speeds or stationary on ground (emvaos)

14564: [External Model - Geometry] No Electronics Sign on cabin (jbrown)

14286: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] External wind 'whistle/howl' noise head in flight deck during cruise. > Adjustments are made to the volume (jdoorman)

14275: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] Loud and annoying wind sound with jetway connected > Adjustments are made to the volume (jdoorman)

14548: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] Windowshade sound not audible > Volume adjustments made to make them more noticeable (jdoorman)

14383: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] Wind sound in the flight deck with 1L Door open > Adjustments are made to the volume (jdoorman)

14563: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] APU sound in cabin > Volume adjusted to remove the high pitch (jdoorman)

14569: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] Engine Buzz too loud on cruise > Adjustments are made to the volume. (jdoorman)

14582: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] Engine sound volume in relation to Altitude and Speed > Added both the ALTITUDE and TAS for the engines (jdoorman)

14587: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] Fuel Pump Sounds Missing > Volume fixed for the outside and added the inside sounds (jdoorman)

14571: [External Model - Geometry] Releasing stairs 2L opens invisible door in MSFS (hvanrensburg)

14512: [Systems - Lighting - VC/2D] Aft Galley lighting inop (jbrown)

14518: [FMS - Route/Legs Pages] Severe FPS Loss related to ND in COmbo with Fixes (ETOPS Entries) (abashkatov)

14509: [Main Panel - ND] Etops Range Rings cause massive performance slowdown (abashkatov)

13384: [Systems - Air Conditioning/Heating] Overpressure relief inop at 9.42 psi (rsrandazzo)

14490: [Systems - Pressurization] over pressure remote ambient pressure sense port failing to dump cabin pressure at 8.95psi. (rsrandazzo)

14591: [General - Unsure] curtains near 00002 and 00003 doors Clipping wall (jbrown)

14574: [External Model - Geometry] Closed Cabin curtains missing backside (jbrown)

14418: [Virtual Cockpit - Geometry/Textures] Mesh holes in wiper hub edges (jbrown)

14592: [External Model - Geometry] outboard flap fairings top seals next to flaperons are clipping through flap panel (jbrown)

14581: [External Model - Geometry] GE90 intake and fan textures need improvment (jbrown)

14561: [External Model - Geometry] APU exhaust blur effect timing is off (jbrown)

14371: [External Model - Geometry] Strobe lights appearing dim during day and when zoomed out (jbrown)

14389: [Systems - Wheels & Brakes] Tire wear persistence per airframe is not working properly. (rsrandazzo)

14601: [Systems - Pressurization] Tailskid needs to provide greater protection from hull breach in event of a tail strike. (rsrandazzo)

14570: [Virtual Cockpit - Geometry/Textures] Glareshield goes beyond fuselage (vscimone)

14602: [Virtual Cockpit - Geometry/Textures] Windscreen sunvisor angle change to improve view in VR (vscimone)

14578: [Virtual Cockpit - Functionality/Click-Spots] VOR/ADF switch not operational with Mouse wheel (hvanrensburg)

14597: [Virtual Cockpit - Geometry/Textures] Font size too small for some panel writing (vscimone)

14327: [General - Unsure] Fuel temperature not changing during refueling operations. (rsrandazzo)

14573: [Virtual Cockpit - Geometry/Textures] Texture issue on F/O ND bazel (vscimone)

14577: [Sounds - Internal/Cockpit] 777-300ER IN/HPA BARO knob - FO no click sound (hvanrensburg)

14556: [General - Unsure] Load/Save last engine oil fix (emvaos)

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Regarding the 777’s appearance on the Marketplace and Xbox, it’s set for a dual release and expected to happen within two to four weeks.

The upcoming 77F is their current development focus and is nearing its beta testing stage. PMDG anticipates it to be a rather quick process, and they are already evaluating the next variant after that.

A major update has also been pushed to the 737 lineup, bringing the stability and performance fixes they used on the 777. It has also been pushed to the marketplace and might take around two weeks to show up.

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More 737 updates are expected as they continue squashing the issues with the 777, and some of the structural changes from the Triple Seven will be back-ported, including the new navdata format, updated lateral path solving, updated autopilot roll modes, updated EFB, and more.

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Last but not least, the DC-6 has been updated with the new cockpit textures. It has also been rolled out to the marketplace and might take around two weeks to become available.

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PMDG concluded the weekly update thread with a brief note on the 747’s progress. It has been in development since January and is progressing nicely, with “unexpected and very exciting things planned for this product line.” 

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PMDG’s product line is available on their website, with prices ranging from $34.99 to $77.73. 

Stay tuned to Threshold for more flight simulation news!

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