PMDG recently issued a new update to their newly released Boeing 777-300ER for Microsoft Flight Simulator, bringing more stability improvements and mitigating another freeze-inducing code issue.
Update 2.00.0041 is another micro update, focusing solely on stability improvements and error mitigation, as they are now switching their focus to wrapping up the upcoming 77F for beta testing. The changelog follows below:
PMDG 777 for MSFS – 2.00.0041
Released 2024-07-25
14633: [Systems – Wheels & Brakes] Added provision for protection from missing/corrupt tire state definitions in pre-2.00.0037 built panel state files.
14645: [Systems – Wheels & Brakes] Negative velocity confuses inertial model if rolling backward under reverse thrust, causes a “slingshot” effect. (rsrandazzo)
14624: [FREEZES – All Types] Fixed : Selecting a rwy specific STAR without selecting a runway first (as you always should) in STAR/APP page causes problems (emvaos)
14638: [External Model – Liveries] Cathay and British logo issues on liveries (psterling)
14635: [Sounds – External] APU/HPU sound observation > APU volume and angle adjusted. (jdoorman)
14621: [Systems – Lighting – Exterior] Strobe lights appearing dim after .39 update. (jbrown)
14641: [External Model – Geometry] Geometry of passenger reading lights is clipping the fixture (jbrown)
14637: [External Model – Geometry] DOOR 2L Jetway interface point (jbrown)
14557: [General – Comms/Navs] The Head of the VOR R Needle Pointer is Incorrectly Drawn. (abashkatov)
14614: [Main Panel – ND] WX Radar manual tilt gives different value on ND than what is selected (abashkatov)
14087: [FMS/AFDS – LNAV] Direct to already active waypoint gives INVALID ENTRY (emvaos)
14599: [FMS – Performance Pages] Prog Pg 2 totalizer and calculated fuel small random difference (emvaos)
14615: [FMS/AFDS – LNAV] CF waypoint properties if last of SID fix (emvaos)
14553: [FMS/AFDS – VNAV] E/O Drift Down modes adjusted (emvaos)
14623: [Systems – Wheels & Brakes] Invalid tire pressure indications on HOT enviroment and Cold and Dark state (rsrandazzo)
14586: [Systems – Wheels & Brakes] Improved brake energy model with udpated thermal soak logic (rsrandazzo)
14616: [Virtual Cockpit – Geometry/Textures] Box goes through Lettering (abashkatov)
14475: [Main Panel – EICAS Display Issues] ECL text over running text box (abashkatov)
The 777-300ER is still under approval for the marketplace rollout. A testing build will become available early next week, and if things go well enough, it could be released in early August.
Last week’s 737 lineup update will become available for marketplace customers later today, bringing it up to par with the PMDG.com version. The same applies to the DC-6 texture update.
Regarding implementing the new feature set from the 777 into the 737, the work is set to take place after the 77F is released. They plan to bring over the new navdata format and the new EFB functionality, which will take place through a series of updates as the work gradually passes through their testing process. Other 777 features, such as the new cabin lighting, openable cockpit windows, etc., still need to be evaluated and might or might not be carried over.
The 777-300ER is available on PMDG.com for $77.73.
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