Why not a 787 from PMDG?

[LX777 6]

Who of you would be happy to get a well-running Dreamliner? If it's not possible in real, try it virtual :lol:! I think that was discussed earlier, but like PMDG won't finish the NLS A380 (or LX retires their A340 fleet ) it could be a good project after the 777. What is actually in planning after the 777? Still the Dash?

 

I ve just flown on QR's 787 enroute DOH back to ZRH, really appreaciated it: The only thing was the stupid Inflight Entertainment box in front of my seat that fought against my legs...The sunrise was super anyway

[maple-syrup 40]

Nice picture, we should probably let PMDG release there T7/ NGX 1.2/747 update, before we ask for more! 

[Luis_KMIA 242]

Robert commented on this earlier this year. They would have to enter a new agreement with Boeing, get all the manuals and technical specifications, etc. It would be a very long process, but not impossible. Just think of the time it took to develop the NGX and the T7.

 

I do look forward to hearing what will follow the 737, 777, and 747. I also want to know what product they will decide to push to X-Plane.

[g_precentralis 191]

Maybe 2020. They announced 744 v2, 748, DC-6 already.

[LX777 6]

Didn't know about the DC-6, but that sounds nice - flying on good old Swissair color sheme...

The guess with 2020 is the most fitting maybe, then hopefully no more on FSX - maybe Prepar 5d :lol:

 

So let's enjoy the time being till the 777-200 is out and the 77W completes our virtual airline fleets

[Avantime 81]

Potential problems:

 

1) Not enough real world 787 data to satisfy PMDG

2) PMDG have their hands full of existing projects, possibly stretching into 2016/2017 (I think the Dash 8 will be canned)

3) QualityWings is developing their own 787, and it looks like it's going to be their best work yet.

4) Aerosim already has a 'lite' 787, and AFAIK it isn't selling like hotcakes.

 

Advantages:

 

1) Some systems commonality with the 777.

2) PMDG has a good working relationship with Boeing.

3) Very popular with airlines and real-world fleet is increasing.

4) 777-X? 737 MAX?

[maple-syrup 40]

I personally would like to see a PMDG CRJ-700... How ever I agree that a 787 would be cool.

[Don t moderate me this way 882]

With PMDG having their hands full with the T7, 744v2 and the Dash-6 for years, and with them venturing into X-Plane I sense a remote likelihood that the day the PMDG 787 will be released, it'll be for X-Plane exclusively ...

[davidz 26]

1) Not enough real world 787 data to satisfy PMDG

 

If there is enough data out there to make a full-motion simulator, there's definitely enough for PMDG.

[harrydoucette 7]

they tried but just couldn't get the batteries right.

[Avantime 81]

If there is enough data out there to make a full-motion simulator, there's definitely enough for PMDG.

 

Data on real world 787 performance is right now a bit of a closely guarded secret by the launch airlines (like ANA) as few people actually believe the performance data presented by Boeing. The 747-8 also suffered a performance shortfall and Cargolux, a launch customer for the 747-8, actually refused to take delivery for a while due to over-optimistic performance figures by Boeing.

[moekarout 32]

do you think they will be available for any other project before at least 3-4 years? RSR indirectly pointed that they are into enhancing the platform of simulation before any other project can take place. and to think about it? the B787, A380, B777, A350  those 4 are dominating the world of aviation in the upcoming 10 years or more. And since there is no intent from PMDG to go into airbus, I cant see any problem to see  PMDG dreamliner but not before 5 years from now 

thats my opinion! 

[EGLL77W 1,508]

The problem would also be finding many pilots to build a tech team etc too. It does share quite a lot with the 777 though. I personally prefer the 787-9 over the -8. Shame they never went with the brown cockpit like all the other heavy Boeings - than the NGX grey/white lighting. 

 

I say just let PMDG do what they have planned (as public knowledge) then go from there...

[LX777 6]

By the way does anybody know if PMDG plans to get their new products Prepar3d ready? Another question I asked myself: Is there a boxed Version of the Prepar3d Sim available? The screenshots looks brilliant, but I expect my pc would say goodbye after the install ^_^. Do you have experience on it?

 

Thanks

[Nathan3219 113]

Because it's underpowered and ugly.