![]() ![]() This plane's visual appearance, including animations, together with its recorded sound effects add much to the sim pilot's sense of immersion, whether in external views or from within the flight deck-more about this in the text that follows. Looking down at FMC to key in flight plan The acid test might be considered entering data into the FMC I find that quite easy within the VC not only because a keyboard 'text bar' is offered, but also because I can quickly position this (and any other 3D object) just as I want it using another add-on, 'EZdok' (see the System SetUp topic below), to figuratively reach down by my right elbow from the captain's seat. ![]() Conventional 2D panels are available (curiously, the throttle quadrant excepted) for the die-hard, but they're really not necessary. This is not an idle claim views are provided to access anything you need anywhere in the flight deck every control can be accessed and used entirely within the VC. Now to a degree, this is also the case with PMDG's earlier and other providers' add-on transport aircraft what is exceptional in my view is its manner of implementation: you really can (and should) operate and fly the 737NGX exclusively from within its virtual cockpit (VC). You can confirm this for yourself by following the corresponding parts of Boeing's actual documentation, which is provided. is exhaustively and accurately modeled-and that every flight deck control-switch, lever, rotating knob and so forth works exactly as in the actual aircraft. ![]() Those who want to perform flight preparation, in-flight, and post-flight procedures exactly as would a realworld pilot-and handle unexpected challenges realistically-will find that every aircraft system-electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, pressurization, etc. While it can be flown shortly after installation without elaborate setup (just set flaps and advance the throttles), those with a modicum of experience with other simulated air transports will quickly learn to program its Flight Management Computer (FMC) and prepare the aircraft properly for flight. Can any add-on product, especially an exquisitely modeled commercial transport aircraft, meet all these expectations? I believe PMDG has done just that with this product. As fidelity to real-world aircraft advances, computer system's performance can be an issue as well. On what basis do I make this assertion? Granted, what each of us consider when purchasing an add-on depends on our personal level of experience with FSX's default aircraft and particularly with previously installed add-on products, current interests, and for most of us, the time we care to invest in our hobby. PMDG's just-released 737NGX is an exceptional achievement in flight simulation realism. Reviewed by: Maurice Pratt AVSIM Editor-at-Large - August 27, 2011 Product Information Publishers: PMDG Description: A modern 737. Do I like it? You bet.AVSIM Online - Flight Simulation's Number 1 Site! "Technically speaking it's a masterpiece. Winner of the simFlight Awards 2012 - Category: Commercial, Commuters
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