MD-80 Project Update

[skully 1,045]

New photos posted of the VC- looking FABULOUS!

 

http://rotatesim.com/md-80-cockpit-progress/

[ryanbatc 12,821]

Looks real good.  Screenies could use some more AA though... but I think that's the nature of XP with HDR.

[SpeedBird4509 0]

Wow, day 1 buy for me.....love the old birds.

[tull 290]

Defo defo getting this one...it looks fantastic......wow!

 

Regards

Paul EGCC

[smpetty 6]

Awesome - can't wait!

[deetee 164]

Nice crisp-looking VC, I wonder how it will be systems-wise?

[FloB 34]

Flight characteristics:
Precise flight model, developed with the help of two MD-80 pilots.

Custom systems. This list includes only those systems that have been/are being developed for the MD-80, that is to say, only the custom systems are listed here. Characteristics of the aircraft that remain as they are in X Plane by default are not listed.

Engines:
Engine starting and ignition system
Thrust reversers
Thrust rating panel

Electrical system:
APU power system with simulated startup logic
AC/DC two buses generating and distribution system
AC/DC loads and x-tie
Battery and bus monitor system
Emergency power system
Ground power

Pneumatic system:
Ground operation pneumatics
In-flight pneumatics
X-feed domain logic and pressure indicator
AC distribution pressure and temperature indicators
AC system with cockpit and cabin temperature controls
Cabin pressure control panel
Auto and manual modes with take off and landing controls

Automatic flight, navigation and FMS:
Improved autopilot with specific modes
Flight mode annunciator
IRS modes
FMS: Flight planing, navigation (with SIDs and STARs), performance management, airplane guidance and flight progress monitoring
Accurate navigation instruments and displays

Hyperrealistic visuals:
Highly detailed 3D cockpit and exterior model, with accurate animations
Thorough HD texture work
Cockpit lighting, including flood, panel, digital and instrument backlight controls

Custom sounds.

Looks great.

Flo

[Pugilist2 878]

Have been watching this bird since it was announced and really looking forward to it.  Used to load MD-80's and power them back for NWA.  Will be good to have a nice model in X-Plane.

[skully 1,045]

FMC Progress Update!

http://rotatesim.com/md-80-fmc/

[Pugilist2 878]

Looking very good.

[TheNerd 12]

Hmm... the website won't load. And it's not my internet.

[airlinejets 709]

Hmm... the website won't load. And it's not my internet.

Works fine for me. Did you try control + F5?

[TheNerd 12]

Works fine for me. Did you try control + F5?

 

Works now. Thanks anyway!

And this thing looks awesome!

[skully 1,045]

New wing and landing gear photos posted! Very detailed and looks outstanding but they're still teasing us with no full exterior view yet..  :ph34r:

http://rotatesim.com/md-80-new-details/

[Pugilist2 878]

Simply gorgeous! Can't wait.