Salty Simulations – 747-8i MSFS Freeware – EFB Coming Soon
Salty Simulations, known for their work on enhancing the default Boeing 747-8i in Microsoft Flight Simulator, is introducing a significant update: the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). This new addition will bring vital features like METAR weather display, brightness controls, and a dark mode option. The EFB will support Simbrief integration, allowing for easier flight planning, […]
MoreRightRudder – 747 COCKPIT TEXTURE MOD MSFS
MoreRightRudder is a passionate team of skilled texture artists, led by Mike, a Boeing 747 pilot and the creative genius behind the iconic FBW A380 and A320 textures. Today they released 747 Cockpit Texture MOD for default 747 of MSFS. The tream utilize the power of the Nikon Z7ii camera to obtain reference photos in […]
South Oak Co. – Real Effects B747-8i MSFS
Upgrade your 747-8i included in Microsoft Flight Simulator with “Real Effects” pack from South Oak Co. This add-on is designed to inject a remarkable level of realism into your airliner effects. With a host of meticulously crafted, physics-based effects, “Real Effects” add vortices, condensation, 3D lights and other phenomena. By the makers of Aurora Borealis […]
Salty Simulations – 747-8i Mod EFB in Development for MSFS
Salty Simulations is a group of developers working on the default 747-8i provided by MSFS to improve significantly its features, systems and performance in an open-source and freeware mod. Their project can be followed on their GitHub page, and it has been distributed now through the installer of FlyByWire Simulations for an easier and automatic […]
Free [Video] : Just Planes – Boeing 747 Cockpit Full Flight | Royal Air Maroc 3hr
Just Planes real aviation movies edtions have published at Youtube the above and almost complete footage that lasts 3 hours of the Boeing 747-400 operated by Royal Air Maroc. The flight departed from Casablanca, Morocco, to land at Montreal, Canada. Follow the first officer during the exterior inspection for pre-flight checks on the airport apon. […]
Free : Salty – Rewrites the PFD for 747-8i MSFS
Salty Simulations is a group of developers who have been working on a free and open-source 747-8i mod for MSFS. It’s a free set of improvements that you can find on GitHub. In the latest Development Version of their 747 mod, the PFD gauge has been rewritten with “visual overhaul, but also matches almost all […]
Flightdeck Solutions – E-Series Pro-MX CDU
Introduced last week, the new CDU units from Flightdeck Solutions complete the Pro-MX E-Series range for the Airbus A320 and Boeing 747. Robustness and durability are the key words for the Canadian manufacturer which serves both private customers, airlines and companies that offer high-end simulators. This hardware is made of all metal, with adjustable key […]
FS2Crew – 747 QOTS II & NGXu Editions Updated v1.8
FS2Crew released two updates for their PMDG expansions, one for the 747 QOTS II version (updated to Version 1.8.2), and the other one is of the NGX-U version (updated to 1.8). FS2Crew NGXu v1.8 Changelog : Removed three minute engine shutdown time requirement to run the “Shutdown Checklist” in Button Control mode. FS2Crew 747 QOTSII […]
FS2Crew – PMDG 747 QOTS II v1.6 Update in P3D5
This week, FS2Crew for the PMDG 747 Queen Of The Skies II can now support P3D V5 , just like the airliner add-on itself. In the new version 1.6, minor integration with GSX Level 2 and other bug fixes have been implemented. At the right time, this FS2Crew Edition for PMDG 747 QOTS II is […]
PMDG – 747-400 QOTS II Update for P3D V5
The 747 Queen Of The Skies II is officially the first PMDG aircraft add-on compatible with P3D V5. They have released the full installer updated to their customers. Refer to their offcial forum for more information.
FS2Crew – PMDG 747 QOTS II Captain’s Set FSX P3D
Interested in the PMDG 747 Queen of the Skies II with FS2Crew realism layer ? Fine, you have to select one of the two options available in shop : the classic FS2Crew Edition, or the FS2Crew Captain’s Set. Both include the Button control and the Voice control versions. The difference is that the Captain’s set […]
FS2Crew – PMDG 747 Queen Of The Sky II FSX P3D
Since its release in 2017, I really hope that you master the normal procedures, full startup procedure from dark and cold cockpit. Adding FS2Crew on top is like a hot sauce for the first time, it stings at the beginning but you will like the new and immersive experience. For your PMDG 747 Queen Of […]
Just Flight – 747 Classic Preview Update & F28 Project
Just Flight dropped news for their fans : the 747 Classic is receiving the night lighting effects in its virtual cockpit. And the Fokker F28 3D cockpit mdelling has begun !
Just Flight – 747 Classic Preview Update
Instead of flying again a Boeing Jumbo with the common glass cockpit displays, Just Flight will suggest to experiment the 747 Classic in P3D4. Currently in development, the aircraft model will feature PBR textures !
PMDG – 747 Queen of the Skies II Update P3Dv4.4
From now on the PMDG 747 Queen Of The Skies II will require to use P3D in its latest version (both client and content) if you install this new PMDG update. With the new patch, the external model, the FMS and the Electronic Flight Bag receives enhancements listed in their forum.
Just Flight – 747 Classic Preview
In July 2018, the 747 Classic model was still an early project with blank textures on the exterior body. Now if you check the product page at Just Flight, the virtual cockpit and the United livery are visible. The 747-100 /200 /200F variants are developed for P3D v4/v1 and FSX.
TSS – Boeing 747 RR RB211-524 Pilot Edition FSX P3D
Turbine Sound Studios is a team who clearly knows what a soundset must be. You can install that 747 RR RB211-524 Pilot Edition pack especially for your PMDG 747-400 V3 in P3D or FSX since the designers recorded it in HD for this aircraft model.
Just Flight – 747 Classic Early Preview
The Biritish publisher reminds their Facebook visitors that a 747 Classic is being developed. Their preview album collection shows an early project status with views of the exterior body and of the virtual cockpit with numerous remaining items or shapes to enhance.
FS2Crew – PMDG 747 QOTS II Service Pack 1
FS2Crew announced that their latest edition for PMDG 747 Queen Of The Skies II got his first Service Pack to address the few fixes reported by the customers. Ultimate Ground Crew X project keeps being developed, and the communication between its programmer and FS2Crew manager Bryan York sees a new build once a week.
Cockpit PHD – Boeing 747 Throttle Handles Set For Saitek
After the A320 and the B737, Cockpit PHD adds another set of handles for your Saitek throttle quadrant : the Boeing 747 ! This set comes with the 4 engines throttle, and dummy reverser handles. For the best setup like on the picture, you need 2 throttles by Saitek, and the quadrnt mounting box also […]
PMDG – 747 and 777 Updates
Read the latest PMDG notes about the updates for the 747-400, minor tweaks have been introdced for all simmers, not only the ones using P3D v4. Then 777 pilots got their updates too, allowing them to fly the heavy bird in P3D v4 for the first time.
PMDG – 747-400 Queen of the Skies II First Impressions Review
When Precision Manual Development Group (PMDG for short) announce a new product, you can rest assured it will be very highly anticipated by the flightsim community. If said product is a remake of their almost-legendary 747, anticipation goes ballistic. The PMDG 747-400 Queen of the Skies II was released a bit over a month ago. […]
PMDG 747-400BCF Previews
PMDG Have released another status update today regarding the 747-400BCF. You may find their full post below, in addition to on the original Avsim page.
OpenCockpits parts 747 and 767
OpenCockpits allows you to order their Boeing 747 and 767 cockpit replica parts for your home system. Their plug-and-play modules just need a USB port, no other card is required, and a power supply neither. They are compatible with other hardware and different simulators so you can combine and set them up as you wish.
PMDG 747 Major Progress Update!
Over on their Facebook page there has been a major update on the progress of the 747 as it’s entering “Preview” Season. You can enjoy the previews below and head over to their page for their full update. The -8 is looking beautiful so far!
Flightdeck Solutions unveil 747-8i panels
Flightdeck Solutions received an order to build a 747-8i cockpit replica, and we all know the attention to details of this serious Canadian company. Unveiling their new Jumbo flight deck, with a 360° view, you will learn they added the Electronic Flight Bag and other revisions for some panels.
Flight1/iFly – 747-400 released
The Jumbo 747-400 developed by iFly and published by Flight1 for FSX and FS9 has been released ! Its features list look very complete and impressive, including all engines variants GE, RR and PW with the respective custom sounds sets brought by Turbine Sound Studios. In the virtual cockpit and on 2D panels, CRT and LCD screens […]
Just Planes cover Air France “Queen”
Often described as “the Queen of the Skies”, Boeing’s 747-400 is still one of the mainstays for the world’s long-haul operators, in spite of the basic design having been around for 50 years. Just Planes‘ latest Blu-Ray video covers the operations of Air France‘s B747s, with 250 minutes of footage covering two flights operated by […]
PMDG – Projects information
To inform PMDG customers on what’s coming in the next weeks or months, Robert S. Randazzo detailed their progress on the current projects. A new Service Pack 1C will be delivered for the 777 to fix the remaining issues when simmers use FSX accelerated time. Currently in early Alpha version, the 747-400 v2 is their priority but it will […]
Aerowinx – Precision Simulator 10 ready at simMarket !
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqxEOOCnJ5s&feature=player_embedded Gents, you don’t know what have hit simMarket shelves ! Our shop is ready to ship Precision Simulator 10 of Aerowinx. The legendary simulator comes in its new version, that cans simulate to the ultimate and professional level the 747-400 on your home computer whether it runs under Windows, MacOS or even Linux. It just […]
CLS about to release 747 Classic v1.5
Our friends at simFlight Russia could upload a 28 new screenshots of the upcoming upgrade 1.5 for the 747 Classic Series (-200/-300) of CLS – Commercial Level Simulations. This popular addon will receive new layers of realism : full working FMC, new EHSI gauge, 10 new repaints, new sounds.. Your FSX / FS9 simulator seems […]
Free Android App : Boeing 747 Checklist
Nice and free tool for Boeing 747 pilots equipped with an Android device (v2.1 or newer). The simulator you use doesn’t matter as it’s not connected, it makes it “compatible” with any flight sim even Aerowinx PS1. The different stages and checklists are modelled, with boxes you can tick and check to turn them green. […]
CPFlight hardware news
It has been temporarily out of stock, but it’s now available again : this is the 747-400 MCP replica of CPFlight, and they are still selling the EFIS to build a complete set if you want. CPFlight have more news for their other products (Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 cockpit parts). Their homepage announce a […]
Just Planes – Ocean Airlines 747-200F
The 747-200F Classic cockpit will be presented in details during the video, so you can have a better idea on the heavy machine controls and numerous gauges. The destinations airports and pilots procedures are also good reasons to get this video, existing as Blu-Ray or DVD.
Boeing 747-200 development for X-Plane
After the DC-3, Leading Edge is making a 747-200 for X-Plane. Be impressed by the level of 3D details seen in the development screenshots. A very nice way to talk again about the 747 Classic !
PMDG Triple 7 spotted and 747-400 v2 announced
The PMDG 777 is unveiled with two series of screenshots : one showing the artwork in the 3D virtual cockpit, and another of the 777-200LR exterior model. But what? Have you seen any 747-400 MCP here ? Robert S. Randazzo also announced they are working on the version 2 of Boeing 747-400 ! Both models […]
JustPlanes DVD – Air Atlanta Icelandic 747-100, 767-200
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjitkDaTKxg&feature=player_embedded It’s the first Aviation DVD I enjoyed, and since that time, it turned sold out. Fortunately, a new run is ready for shipping, to make you discover the Classic 747-100, and the 767-200 with systems explanations, overhead close-up views, landing in Corfu, Tunis, etc.
Just Planes Tokyo Haneda DVD
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80eFpXGVw50&feature=player_embedded Just Planes aviation DVD collections not only have air routes videos but also dedicated airports titles. Tokyo Haneda is the new one in the series with mostly 777, 747 and also A380 action of 60 different airlines during you will spot for 5 hours.
Just Planes – MK Airlines
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNw7Dac6eTo&feature=player_embedded Just Planes aviation DVD videos are popular enough to get sold out. So here’s a new run of MK Airlines DVD initially released in 2003, filmed between London Manston, Dubai, Shannon, Bishkek and Nairobi. This freighter company has operated Boeing 747-200F and Douglas DC-8F since 1990’s.
Flyware – FSXpand 6.0 FMS & Basic versions
Note for cockpit builders, here is the 6th version of FSXpand by Flyware. It’s a set of PFD, ND and EICAS gauges of Boeing 737NG, 747 and Fokker 70 or 100. The Basic version will be driven by the FS autopilot while the FMS version works with a flightplan from a CDU / keyboard. For […]
Just Planes – CorsairFly B747-400
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpISJC_W0fc&feature=player_embedded Just Planes has had a long partnership with CorsairFly allowing films of all their fleet worldwide. This new program will make you follow the flight crew for a round trip from Paris to Miami and back to Paris onboard a 747-400.
Turbine Sound Studios – Boeing 747 GE CF6-80 soundpack
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIbP2AIW7g4&feature=player_embedded A serious soundpack has been made available at simMarket by TSS. The GE CF6-80 engines mounted on Boeing 747 come as a soundpack either for FSX or FS2004.
Just Planes – One Two Go
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQoPg-k_29w&feature=player_embedded#! In this new Just Planes DVD, you will fly onboard the rare 747-100 to the famous resort destination Phuket in Thailand, and onboard the 757-200 for three more flights from Bangkok.
FS2Crew PMDG 747 “Voice Commander” 1.2
Owners of the FS2Crew PMDG 747 voice edition have a pending download. “FS2Crew PMDG 747 “Voice Commander” has been updated to version 1.2 […]Â it includes an important fix for XP owners. Please visit www.fs2crew.com for more information.”
FS2Crew 747 Voice Control Edition soon
There have been a Voice Control Edition missing in FS2Crew collection, for the PMDG 747, but that will be available soon. “FS2Crew is pleased to announce that the new PMDG 747 “Voice Control” Edition is in beta testing and will be released shortly. This is an advanced airline crew simulation that uses voice control. Procedures […]
FS2Crew – All products -50%
Catch your chance to live the realistic multicrew experience in FS, and respect the strict airlines procedures on your favourite airliner addon. Until tomorrow night all FS2Crew products have -50% discount at simMarket. “FS2Crew is holding a one-in-a-life time special 50 Percent of “Black Friday” Sale. The sale only lasts this weekend, so act now […]
FS2Crew announcements
Bryan York of FS2Crew has several projects under development to announce, including for the PMDG 737NGX. This confirms the PMDG airliner is on track for release .. in the coming months.
CPFlight – New hardware
CPFlight asked for expanded shelves at simMarket for their cockpit parts. They are now selling Airbus FCU, 737 and 747 MCP, First Officer and Captain EFIS selectors, all exact replicas of the real ones.
PMDG surprise
PMDG had already announced that they had some surprises for us in summer. Robert S. Randazzo revealed one of them, it will be the 744 Dreamlifter. More info in PMDG forum.
Boeing 747-8 Freighter Flies
Boeings new aircraft, the 747-8 Freighter, made its first successful flight today from Paine Field, Everett, WA, staying airborne over Washington State for some 4 hours. Boeing has a number of web sites dedicated to their new products such as this 747-8 but also the new Dreamliner. Check out the 747-8 site here, more news on new […]
TSS 747 Soundpack
TSS of Denmark announces yet another one of his sound packages. This one is the “….. 2nd. installment in the TSS Boeing 747 series Soundpack for FSX (also compatible with FS2004). It features the sound cones in FSX, so you can enjoy the sound from every angle. With this soundpack we have captured all the […]
Saturday afternoon at Changi Airport: Race a B-747 against a P-911GT3
No comments needed other then that the Porsche wins… but remains down to earth!
CLS Flight Tutorial 747
CLS is “….. pleased to show a new download for our popular Boeing 747-200/300 product. This brand new flight tutorial will help you to fly the Boeing 747-200/300. The flight from Boston to San Francisco is explained in detail. Of course a full panel description is included as well! The Flight Tutorial can be downloaded […]
Just Flight Bits And Pieces
Is this becoming a ‘trend’ maybe? Chopping up a product in bits, to sell each one separately. Just Flight offered their Mosquito ‘in bots’ and is now doing the same with their Boeing 747-200/300 series ‘Jumbo’ (for FS2004/FSX). You can buy the main product at Euro 29,99 and then add liveries/versions at some 8 Euros […]
Justplanes Releases Yet Another Video
Justplanes released Air Atlanta Maskargo 747 video. “……Air Atlanta Icelandic is the largest ACMI service provider in the world operating a wide fleet of A300s and B747s for airlines across the globe. World Air Routes’ latest Air Atlanta Icelandic program takes you on a B747-200 operating for MASKargo……”.
It’s Your Plane ‘Does’ PMDG
Wonderful news for PMDG aircraft owners. “…….It’s Your Plane is pleased to announce that the IYP interface for the PMDG 737-600/700 aircraft for FS9 (2004) is now undergoing beta testing. The PMDG 737-600/700 application is being put through a full-cycle of internal testing by IYP members who are familiar with the operation of both IYP […]
AoA’s PMDG 747-400 Training Package
Chris Palmer of Angle of Attack Productions reports that he is “……. excited to announce the release of their Training Package for the PMDG 747-400. This DVD package comes with over 6 hours of footage packed on 3 Dual Layer DVD discs. This product is the result of 20 months of intense production. …..”.
Fly A 747 For $ 53.50
Yup, that’s how much the new CLS 747 package will set you back. But in return you get no less than 65 liveries, so that’s less than a Dollar a piece! As they state “…… The Commercial Level Simulations Boeing 747-200 includes a free bonus, the Boeing 747-300. Looking for the ultimate 747 experience? The […]