Fly The Maddog 20th Anniversary Edition MSFS24/20 – New Update v2.0b252
Fly The Maddog has released version 2.0b252 of the 20th Anniversary Edition, now available on SIMMARKET for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This update is primarily focused on stability and reliability, addressing a wide range of user-reported issues. A major highlight of this release is a comprehensive sound positioning rework, significantly […]
[video] Fly The Maddog – 20th Anniversary Edition – Official Trailer Released for MSFS24/20
Step into the cockpit of a classic airliner reborn for modern simulators. The Fly the Maddog 20th Anniversary Edition delivers a study-level MD-80 experience with high-resolution textures, a fully reworked 3D virtual cockpit, enhanced exterior model, new passenger cabin, improved soundsets, and full systems integration. From cold-and-dark procedures to airline operations, this edition is built […]
Navigraph With the Maddog 20th Anniversary Edition : Flight Route between Stockholm and Bergen
Navigraph highlights a classic Scandinavian winter hop from Stockholm Arlanda (ESSA) to Bergen Flesland (ENBR), featuring the Leonardo Software Fly The Maddog 20th Anniversary Edition for MSFS 2024/2020, recently released at SIMMARKET. This short-haul route is a perfect showcase for the Maddog’s virtual cockpit and integrated EFB, allowing pilots to use SimBrief flight plans and […]
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 […]
FSweekend 2025 – The After – Part I
Fly The Maddog X – MSFS and P3D – All aircraft at 20% OFF until this Thursday march 20th included First and exceptional discount since its original release for MSFS, do not miss this opportunity to dive into the classic aviation and high quality in systems simulation of this MD-82 model. Add to your basket […]
LEONARDO SOFTWARE HOUSE Begins MSFS2024 Testing Phase
Leonardo Software House (LSH) has launched an open beta program for the MD-82 variant of Fly the Maddog X in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The beta is available at no cost to existing MSFS2020 customers. LSH, which exclusively distributes its products through simMarket, has designated this release as experimental due to current SDK limitations and […]
Fly The Maddog – MSFS24 Compatibility Progress And Future Plans
Fly The Maddog team has announced their progress on making the Maddog X compatible with MSFS2024. The aircraft upgrade will be released free of charge to existing FS2020 Maddog customers. While this update won’t introduce new functionality compared to the MSFS2020 version, it ensures full compatibility with the latest platform Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The […]
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 Update – Now with Navigraph’s Moving Maps
The latest update for Leonardo’s Fly the Maddog X in Microsoft Flight Simulator introduces significant enhancements to its Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), including the integration of moving maps on Navigraph Charts. This new functionality allows pilots to view their real-time position on IFR High and Low charts, as well as airport diagrams powered by Jeppesen’s […]
Leonardo SH – Fly The Maddog MSFS New Build 1.2b186
The latest build 1.2b186 of the Leonardo SH – Fly The Maddog MSFS brings a host of fixes and improvements to enhance the overall experience of flying this aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Among the fixes are crucial issues like addressing the problem with turnaround mode not functioning correctly in the previous version, resolving flickering […]
Review: Leonardo Fly the Maddog X 1.2b169 and Fly the Maddog X Expansion MD-83/88 for MSFS
Introduction MD-82 The MD-82 (DC-9-82) is a mid size, medium range jet liner with two rear mounted engines and a T tail configuration. The first aircraft was delivered to Republic Airways in 1982. It was similar in design to its predecessors but had more powerful engines being equipped with the Pratt and Whitney JT8D-217 series. […]
Leonardo SH – Fly The Maddog MSFS – Update 1.2b158
In case that you missed the update of last weekend for the Maddog in MSFS, version 1.2b158, now you are notified again that you can download the new installers from your SIMMARKET customer account. It was necessary to fix a “couple of issues reported in previous release and optimizes the code for better performance.” Don’t […]
Fly The Maddog MD-82 MSFS Updated
For the numerous virtual Captains flying the McDonnell Douglas MD-82 simulated in Fly The Maddog MSFS pack by Leonardo Software, download the latest update V1.2B147 from your customer account at simMarket. Easy, just install the new build on top of your current install. You don’t need to uninstall first. This latest version brings an improvement […]
[Video] Fly The Maddog MSFS | Systems Trailer | 4K
After the recent free updates provided by Leonardo Software House to improve Fly The Maddog, simMarket decided to produce a new video to showcase the systems of this advanced McDonnell Douglas MD-82 airliner simulation for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Find below the summury of the included features and go to simMarket store to order yours. FEATURES […]
Fly The Maddog MSFS – Update New FMS Canadian Marconi
Fly The Maddog in MSFS, the excellent and advanced McDonnell MD-82 simulation by Leonardo Software House just got a new and free update for last weekend. It adds the “Canadian-Marconi with PMS navigation system in alternative to classic Honeyweel FMS, and the EPR SEL option in TRP.” Order the complex airliner with numerous systems here […]
Fly The Maddog MSFS and P3D – New Update for GSX Pro and Simbrief
With the new update for MSFS, Fly The Maddog has now a perfect integration with GSX Pro, the popular ground services add-on by FSdreamteam. No more errors of the vehicles position or bugs during service interaction. The other interesting feature is the fully automatic download of your latest flight plan from Simbrief with the integrated […]
Leonardo SH – Maddog MD-82 MSFS News
The experimented developers of the Maddog MD-82 for MSFS are happy to announce that they have been able to build the external brick out of the simulator that will enable them to provide the future updates and the advanced features that they want to include, without being limited by the internal code of the flight […]
Fly the Maddog X P3D 64bit Update – 2.2b838
For Prepar3D pilots flying Fly The Maddog series, Leonardo Software House made a new update (Build 2.2b838) that makes easier to retrieve the latest flight plan edited at SimBrief. It’s not required anymore to import the OFP in the separate Load Manager tool or to dig in the Electronic Flight Bag menu. The simple integration […]
Navigraph Tutorial : how to integrate SimBrief with Fly The Maddog X MD-82 ? [video]
In the above video, Navigraph explains how you can export your SimBrief flight plan to Fly The Maddog X, the MD-82 advanced simulation in MSFS. Take advantage of the efficient and free webservice, and of the Electronic Flight Bag directly at your fingertip in the 3D virtual cockpit. What are the supported files, where are […]
Fly The Maddog MSFS Update 1.0b95
Leonardo Software House announced in their forum that they recently uploaded a new updated build version 1.0b95 of Fly The Maddog MSFS at simMarket. You can read the full announcement here with the changelog copy below. Download your updated installer from your customer account at simMarket. CHANGELOG: >>>>[FIXED] – fixed issue that freezed the EFB […]
Fly The Maddog MSFS – Update 1.0b93
It’s time to update Fly The Maddog for MSFS, and use the latest build v1.0b93. The developers from Leonardo Software House edited the full changelog in their forum. It’s also copied below. After the download from your simMarket customer account, the fixes will target at some rare cases where MSFS could start stuttering, and 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 MSFS – Cold and Dark Starting Guide [video]
Thanks to Jonathan Beckett, we found on YouTube his nice tutorial about Fly The Maddog MSFS, particularly well done for beginners. This is a starting guide from Cold and Dark cockpit, to show you during 16 minutes how to initiate onboard systems, and to prepare the aircraft for engines startup. Below is a much longer […]
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 for MSFS Released
Available ! The most advanced airliner add-on is ready for download at simMarket : Fly The Maddog X for MSFS. The MD-82 developed by the team Leonardo SH has an impressive features list, with excellent visuals, complete systems, accurate performance, immersive soundset and multiple accessories. Features : Accurate and in-depth systems simulation of the MD-82 […]
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 – MSFS First Test Flight [video]
The MD-80 series by Fly The Maddog is known as the best and more realistic airliner add-on for P3D. The developers team of Leonardo SH already announced that it is coming very well for MSFS. There is now the First Preview Video to watch, recorded with the Beta version still under development. Enjoy the test […]
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 […]
Leonardo SH – Fly The Maddog Updated for P3D5.3
Excellent reactivity from Leonardo SH team developers of Fly The Maddog, as they already have published their compatibility update with Prepar3D v5.3. Even better, their new build 2.1b826 brings further improvement like the support for Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant support and a small bug in “EFB Weight and Balance App.“ Changelog : 2.1b826 – 02/12/202164bit edition […]
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 […]
Immersive Audio – Maddog X Cockpit Sound Immersion P3D4.4-5
Immersive Audio decided to further improve the sounds of the excellent payware airliner Fly The Maddog X. Cockpit Sound Immersion P3D4.4-5 is exclusively made for these aircraft models MD-82, and includes high quality cockpit sounds (GPWS, wipers, Authrottle servos, gear..).
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 P3D5 P3D4 New Update
Update for hardcore simmers flying the MD-8x series of Fly The Maddog X : they released a new version for P3D v5.1 support, that takes advantage of the Enhanced Atmospherics with their visual effects, and also for P3D v4.4/v4.5. It’s also now possible to connect your Electronig Flight Bag to Aviaserver EFB / PMS, other […]
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 […]
FS2Crew – Maddog X Reboot FSX P3D
Make your MD-82 simulation brought by Leonardo Software’s Fly The Maddog X the best and most realistic possible by adding FS2Crew. This way, you will operate exactly this classic airliner just like a Captain does in real life, with airline procedures, and with an interactive copilot to share the workload.
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 […]
Fly The Maddog – Upgrade 32bit > 64bit
Leonardo SH team takes in account the simmers moving from older 32bit simulators like P3D3 and FSX, so they can take advantage of all refinements of their Fly The Maddog in P3D4 (64bit). It’s now possible for registered customers of a 32bit product to upgrade to the 64bit version by just paying the price difference […]
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 […]
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.
Fly The Maddog X – Pricing
There are now public information about the products price of the upcoming Fly The Maddog X. The new and advanced MD-82 simulation will be available either for P3Dv4 at 70 EUR (+vat), or for FSX and P3Dv3 at 57 EUR (+vat). If you get it fast during the first week upon release, all new customers will […]
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 – Development News
A bit delayed because of one the developers involved in the making of the Fly The Maddog X has suffered lately and needs time to recover fully, the rest of the team posted this message. TrueGlass and RealLight features will be completed by a functional weather radar, working with Active Sky or REX weather softwares. Their […]
[video] Fly The Maddog X tutorials
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM41183ZY9Y Study the operations onboard the new Maddog X, totally revamped and compatible with P3D v4, that Leonardo Software SH team is still preparing these days. Their new YouTube channel has already several tutorials or preview video from the Virtual Cockpit. Soon available on exclusivity at simMarket.
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 […]
ATS – MD-82/-83 X-Plane 10 Preview
httpv://youtu.be/MqEI853IHQs Aircraft Training Solutions will let the X-Plane pilots fly their classic MD-82 and -83 variants soon. The project started in early 2013 and you can watch now the development resulting in this beautfil virtual cockpit.
Review: Leonardo SH Maddog 2010 Professional
Leonardo SH has given us their latest version of the Maddog… the MD-82 of the MD-80 series of airliners. Rather than take you through the various qualities of the aircraft, I’ll take you through a flight in FS9 so you can tell whether this aircraft is for you or not (FSX version available, too, read on…).