Leonardo Software – Fly The Maddog X MSFS Update for BeyondATC / Navigraph

Leonardo Software House keeps their Maddog family in top shape with a fresh update for both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. The new Build 1.2b220 introduces BeyondATC CPDLC support, refined Navigraph AIRAC integration, and a set of bug fixes that enhance both system logic and external model animations. Fly The Maddog X has long […]
Fly The Maddog X – Contest During FSweekend – 1 Winner to Receive Full licence Base+Expansion for MSFS20/24

🚨 Fly The Maddog X – FSWeekend Contest! 🏆 🚨 Want to win a FULL LICENSE (Base + Expansion) of Fly The Maddog X for MSFS 2024 & 2020? This is your chance! 🎉 🆓 Free & Easy Entry – Just register online now:🔗 https://tinyurl.com/maddog-fsweekend 📢 One lucky winner will be selected from the registered […]
Fly the Maddog X MSFS Update – ACARS/CPDLC Support with SayIntentions.ai

The latest update (1.2b191) for Fly the Maddog X MSFS2020 introduces full ACARS/CPDLC support, integrating SayIntentions.ai for enhanced communication capabilities. This update brings a major advancement in realism, as SayIntentions AI can now be selected from the Data provider menu in the Load Manager (LM), requiring the user to input an API key in the […]
Fly The Maddog X MSFS – FMC Programming Tutorial [video]

WIth the depth of systems simulation found in Fly The Maddog X in MSFS, programming the FMC needs some knowledge. Thanks to the youtuber Jonathan Beckett, the beginners will see how to program the FMC in the MD-82. Navigate through its different pages and learn more about the data to insert to prepare your flight.
Fly The Maddog X MSFS – Update

An update 1.0b84 has been introduced by the developers of Fly The Maddog X for MSFS. In the official forum, one of the team member Stefano details the list of fixes. You can download the new build from your customer account at simMarket. Changelog : 1.0b84 [FIXED]– new installer software;– fixed issue with ATC stuttering;– […]
Fly The Maddog X for MSFS [Official Trailer] | 4K
Watch the official trailer of Fly The Maddog X, the complex and realistic simulation of the MD-82 for MSFS by Leonardo Software House ! It’s available exclusively at simMarket. In a few words, the classic airliner add-on promises are : Top Notch Systems Simulation Maximum 3D detailed 4K PBR Immersive lights, sounds, effects Wide Integration […]
Fly The Maddog X – MSFS Release Date is ..

The MD-82 project announced with study-lvel systems for MSFS, Fly The Maddog X, has now a release date and a price. The team announced that they planned to make it available at simMarket only on April 30th. And they set the price at EUR 75 (+vat for European customers). In our previous posts, we mentioned […]
Fly the Maddog X – P3D New Update and MSFS Preview

The high quality Fly The Maddog MD-80 series add-on with ultra realistic systems receives again a new update, that is free for all registered pilots at simMarket. The developers team at Leonardo SH mentions that it’s updated for free to the new version “Open Beta build (2.1b833)” for both P3D4 and P3D5, in order to […]
Fly The Maddog X – P3D v5.2 Compatible Now and MSFS News

Leonardo Software quickly announced the compatibility update with P3D v5.2 for the super realistic add-on Fly The Maddog X. Find the update info here. And they have started to work on its integration with Microsoft Flight Simulator. Here the first two screenshots of the MD-82 in the next gen simulator.
Leonardo Software – Maddog X Instructor Panel P3D5 P3D4

This new tool is an exclusivity for Fly The Maddog X , the excellent simulation of the McDonnell Douglas MD-82/-83/-88 in Prepar3D. Installed on the same PC with the simulator or on another PC connected through your local network, this Maddog X Instructor Panel is made to train to normal and abnormal procedures. Inject specific […]
Fly the Maddog X 64bit Edition 2.0b784 Official Release with Voice Control

Leonardo Software developers team have released again a free update for all registered users of their super realistic Fly the Maddog X 64bit Edition, for both P3D 5 and P3D 4.4+. The new build 2.0b784 is available in its Official Release, and brings new features the Voice Control in P3D5, but also systems enhancemetns or […]
Fly The Maddog X – New Update Official

Captains of McDonnell Douglas MD-82, -83/-88 who enjoy the top realistic addonc Fly The Maddog have again an official update. Aircraft systems, graphics and effects improvements or fixes are listed in the forum Fly The Maddog X here. The full and updated installers are online at simMarket, among your customer downloads.
Fly the Maddog X – P3D 64bit Update

Back to school or back to the office for many of us in the community, and Leonardo developers team anticipated : they released a new update for all pilots using the 64bit products of Fly The Maddog X. You will need to download full installers from your customer account in order to fix all issues […]
Leonardo Software – Fly The Maddog X 64 BIT P3D5

Fly The Maddog X is ready for Take-off in P3D V5 skies. Available at simMarket, it’s recommended by experienced simmers as one of the best airliners for flight simming. The reduced price depends on the previous version you may own, if you had the 64 bit version (P3D v4+), or if you had the 32 […]
Fly The Maddog X – Shared Cockpit Official Release

This weekend, McDonnell Douglas captains operating Fly The Maddog X, you have something new you HAVE to try : shared cockpit ! Fly with a friend and control the same aircraft in real time, connected through your home network or via Internet. It’s now officially included when you install the latest build 1.6b557, and it’s […]
Leonardo SH – Fly The Maddog X Future Plans

We are just a few days away from the next free upgrade released by the developers Fly The Maddog X. In P3D v4, their MD-82/83/88 is running Beta tests of Shared Cockpit features. Like the past upgrades for 2 years to add more and more features compared to the initial product, this upgrade will be […]
Fly The Maddog X – Shared Cockpit Beta

The next update for the classic airliner McDonnell will add the Shared Cockpit feature ! Currently in Beta test, this will enable two pilots to share the controls and monitoring tasks during the same flight in the same virtual aircraft. Fly The Maddog X developers even announced that the connection can be either a home […]
Fly The Maddog X Update – Icing Simulation

P3D 4 users who own the complex simulation of the MD-82, with or without its expansion MD-83/MD-88, can download a nice update for Fly The Maddog X. They added the icing simulation, with progressive accumulation visible on the aircraft body and also a “better GSX de-ice service integration”.
Fly the Maddog X and P3D v4.5 Hotfix 2 – Update

After a few builds to upgrade their complex classic airliner for P3D4, it’s now time to announce the official release version 1.5b493 of Fly The Maddog X. It supports only P3D v4.5 with its latest Hotfix 2, and adds the new systems PMS and CMA-900. It works with the base MD-82, and with its expansion […]
Fly The Maddog X – Open Beta Update

Please welcome the Canadian Marconi CMS-900 and PMS, plus the GSX 2 integration into Fly The Maddog X. In order to do so, download the Open Beta update 1.5b476 that you can download from the official forum here.
Fly The Maddog X News

A new PFPX profile is available in the forum of Fly The Maddog X. And about the aircraft development itself, Leonardo Software SH team is currently working on the addition of Arc-Dme procedures as a free update for both MD-82 base product and for the expansion MD-83/MD-88.
Fly The Maddog X and P3D v4.5

Since a few days, Leonardo Software developers team made the quick efforts to make their Fly The Maddog X compatible with P3D v4.5. More improvements have been introduced too, like the PFPX integration and the ACARS that integrates with Active Sky 4.
Fly The Maddog X – Expansion MD-83 and MD-88 P3D4

The official expansion for the MD-82 simulated in Fly The Maddog X is ready at simMarket ! Note that it’s available only for P3D4 because it uses the latest technology and effects available : visible icing simulation and Physically Based Rendering effects for the materials and reflections. This expansion adds the MD-83 and MD-88 with […]
MO Textures – Repaints for Fly The Maddog X

Add 4 airlines repaints to the MD-82 airliner of Fly The Maddog X, designed in high definition by MO Textures. Each featured airline – AeroRepublica, Avianca, SAM and West Caribbean – has even various aircraft registrations included, for a total of 12 liveries in the pack.
Fly The Maddog X – PBR Effects Preview

After the demonstations of PBR effects in the airports by FSDreamTeam and FlyTampa, now we can see the results on the airliner body of the MD-82 designed by Leonardo Software. These enhancements will be added in a future and free update for Fly The Maddog X.
Fly The Maddog X SP1 + Future Expansion

The official Service Pack 1 for Fly The Maddog X is now released to the registered customers, it’s a free update for all simulators P3D4 64bit, or P3D3 / FSX 32bit. At Leonardo Software, the developers also mentioned their advanced simulation also supports P3D v4.4 and will receive soon PBR materials. What’s coming next ? The […]
FS2Crew for Fly The Maddog X v1.6 Incoming Update

The excellent Fly The Maddog X of Leonardo Software can be completed with FS2Crew Maddog X Reboot for the airline crew management and operations simulations. Bryan York of FS2Crew announced the incoming update version 1.6 with the following improvements : Updated to be fully compatible with SP1 released by Leonardo. Removed the “Cancel Checklist” command […]
Fly the Maddog X – Download Service Pack 1

Your Maddog has received the clearance to go download the Service Pack 1 from the forum of the developers : www.flythemaddog.com/forum. The full product that simulates the MD-82 with numerous and very advanced systems can be found at simMarket.
Fly The Maddog X – SP1 soon

This week Leonardo SH should release the Service Pack 1 in Open Beta version for Fly The Maddog X, first for P3D4, quickly followed by the 32bit version for P3D3/FSX. Let me remind you what will be the content of this big update.
Fly The Maddog X – Service Pack 1 Beta

While the Beta team members are testing the Service Pack 1 of Fly The Maddog X in P3D4, you can read a detailed report of the various items improved or added. The McDonnel was already a very realistic addon, and the upcoming SP1 checks and improves the virtual cockpit, the switches and fixes some errors. The […]
GLC Textures – Super 80 Mega Pack FSX P3D

All 30 airlines liveries painted by GLC textures for Fly The Maddog X are bundled in the new Super 80 Mega Pack. It’s compatible with both versions of course, 64bit for P3D4, or 32bit for FSX P3D3.
Fly The Maddog X – Update v1.1.0

Fly The Maddog X gets a new update version v1.1.0. The best seller from the beginning of this year 2018 will now have a better VNAV management for the vertical profile during descent. Other options or new features are added as well like an optional pause at the Top Of Descent, or options to activate […]
TSS – MD-8X JT8D Pilot Edition Soundpack FSX P3D

The latest soundpack of Turbine Sound Studios will fit perfectly with your recent Fly The Maddog X, providing HD recorded audio files for both exterior and interior effects Trust in those specialists with years of experience for your masterpiece McDonnell Douglas MD-80.
Fly The Maddog X – Update v1.0.4

Hardcore simmers who own Fly The Maddog X, have a new update ready for download : Update v1.0.4. A few issues, crash-to-desktop situations and new software support are integrated. Check the changelog for full details.
Extra Liveries for Fly The Maddog X by GLC Textures

In order to add new airlines liveries of ultra high quality to Fly The Maddog X, the group GLC Textures is selling several packs, each including 2 liveries. Here’s the selection available now : Alaska Airlines & Allegiant Air, Delta Airliens & Hawaiian Air, Jetsgo & Aeromexico Travel, SAS Star Alliance & Sweden Air, Redjet […]
Leonardo Software – Fly The Maddog X v1.0.3

Fly The Maddog X has quickly hit the top seller list at simMarket. Advanced simulation of the MD-82 with highly realistic systems and accurate performance, Leonardo Software also pushed the visuals including the exterior body and virtual cockpit to modern standards. Expect also top notch features like RealLight and TrueGlass (smooth cockpit lighting, icing and […]
Fly The Maddog X – Ready for boarding !

The MD-82 study level simulation from Leonardo Software is now available for purchase at simMarket. All customers have a limited time offer, 5 EUR discount on any of the following products. Fly The Maddog X and choose the correct version : for P3D v4 64bit it’s here. for FSX or P3D v3, it’s this one. […]
[video] Fly The Maddog – Release Date set

It’s just a matter of hours before you can Fly The Maddog X in P3D or FSX ! Leonardo Software confirmed in their latest message that the 5 EUR discount will be applied on both versions (P3D4 or FSX/P3D3) for every customer. The release date has been set for both versions : today February 20th […]
Fly The Maddog X – Manuals

Before the release of Fly The Maddog X, their new website lets the public download the PDF documentation of the upcoming MD-82 for P3D and FSX. Available in English and Italian, the manuals detail the systems, panels, and annunciators featres.
FS2Crew – Fly The Maddog X preview

While Fly The Maddog X is getting prepared for the release, FS2Crew is also working to be ready on day 1. The MD-82 will be directly supported by the advanced flight crew management simulation, FS2Crew, obviously sold as a separate and optional product. Respecting the procedures as a real life airline, your copilot will automatically […]
Fly The Maddog X New Videos

The new generation of the McDonnell Douglas MD-82 by Fly The Maddog X will be sold soon as two separate versions : one for P3D v4, and another for P3D v3 and FSX. No pricing info yet, but you can watch this entire flight between Atlanta and Memphis, and also the abnormal procedures on their […]
Fly The Maddog X – Beta Preview In Flight

Shot during the Beta test flights, the exterior body of Fly The Maddog X is showcased in their Facebook preview album. Click here and have a look.
Fly The Maddog X News

httpv://youtu.be/8nWhpEMiJsA Fly The Maddog X will be able to fly in various simulators, at least FSX, FSX:SE, P3D V4, but this last one will benefit of specific and very advanced features : TrueGlass and RealLight. Two technologies developed by TFDi Design that other aircraft developers can integrate. TrueGlass is a custom code to simulate the rain […]
Fly The Maddog X – FAQ

Since the announcement of the new version of Fly The Maddog X, the enthusiasts simmers asked various questions to the developers team who had the good idea to gather the answers in one place for the interest of the whole community. Weather radar integration, shared cockpit, VC variants, Upgrade price for previous owners… all these […]
Fly The Maddog X – More Pics

More screenshots have been captured during the Beta test of Fly The Maddog X, the new version of the very advanced and realistic MD-80 in development. Leonardo SH is getting ready to captivate again numerous hardcore simmers willing to fly the Classic airliner with the accurate systems simulation and even failures.
Fly The Maddog X – Revival

A pair of preview screenshots taken from the virtual cockpit launched the opening of Fly The Maddog X Facebook page, to announce the reflections in the 3D virtual cockpit of the MD-80 in P3D V4 ! The same team Leonardo Software SH who developed the previous version is now working on a new product with advanced […]