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    #1

    Maybe an update on the UFT?

    I know it's not the most convenient thing, but hoping RSR will give us an update on how it is coming along soon.
    Matt Pearce
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    #2
    It seems it's taboo to bring the subject up in these parts. But yeah, it would be nice to hear something from the team on this.
    Daniel Anziano
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    • mpearce2
      #2.1
      mpearce2 commented
      14Mar2023, 01:17
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      Yeah, I know. Thought I'd be the @$$4013 to bring it up... Just been awhile since an update. Not asking for a release, or a release date, or anything too specific. Was hoping that might keep me from being too far up the naughty list.
    #3
    I expect an update to the 737 will be released with the release of Sim Update 12 (scheduled for Mar 21) - to fix the parking brake. I would not be surprised if the release notes also contain updates on the UFT and the 777.
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      #4
      Why not call it an EFB like the entire world does?
      Thomas B. | The Netherlands

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      • DrVenkman
        #4.1
        DrVenkman commented
        14Mar2023, 22:04
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        As explained multiple times by RSR, in the context of Boeing aircraft, "EFB" has a specific meaning and definition, and it isn't applicable to most aircraft flying today, since most operators have transitioned away from Boeing's EFB to more modern tablet-based solutions instead. So they came up with a different term which will apply to tablet features in all their aircraft.
      • Want2BFlyin
        #4.2
        Want2BFlyin commented
        14Mar2023, 22:16
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        DrVenkman Sometimes I wish I could give a Thumbs Up to a comment. lol
      • Kevin Hall
        #4.3
        Kevin Hall commented
        17Mar2023, 23:43
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        I thought it was more to emphasise that it wasn't only an EFB (charts, performance, manuals) but could have other functions added as apps. I suspect people will continue to call it the EFB because that is the generic term for such a thing, UFT is PMDG's name for their implementation. Rather like some people refer to the 737 HGS as a HUD. HUD is the generic term, HGS is Rockwell Collins' name for their HUD system.
        Last edited by Kevin Hall; 17Mar2023, 23:48.
      #5
      Originally posted by FinalLight View Post
      Why not call it an EFB like the entire world does?
      Because PMDG
      Damian Newell
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        #6
        It would be nice to get an update, I am not looking to get a taboo here.

        JeffG
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          #7
          Any info on the status of the PMDG 737 MAX would be appreciated, too

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            #8
            want to be able to open cabin windows, door, and get the improved texture and the UFT.

            777 would be nice too

            also maybe add fire effects to engine and slides etc..
            Amir Khanevadegi
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            • Want2BFlyin
              #8.1
              Want2BFlyin commented
              15Mar2023, 02:39
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              I don't think we can expect any fire effects or deployed emergency slides. From what I understand, Boeing has quite firmly said "no" regarding those.
            #9
            Originally posted by StachM View Post
            Any info on the status of the PMDG 737 MAX would be appreciated, too
            RSR has said multiple times their ideology with products is to be transparent on some and hush on the others. He said we will hear more about the 777 in the coming months and absolutely nothing on the MAX. I'm loosely quoting him when he said "you'll wake up one day and find the MAX released with zero information"

            I full-heartedly support this.

            Jon D.
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            • Ephedrin
              #9.1
              Ephedrin commented
              16Mar2023, 23:28
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              Definitely a good decision. This hype train feeding for every single addon nowadays is so tedious..
            • NegativeApproach
              #9.2
              NegativeApproach commented
              17Mar2023, 01:16
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              Same here, i'd rather not hear anything about MAX. When or if it's coming I'll buy it in an instant though. C. Linden
            #10
            Speaking about EFB. Were cabins redesigned in the fleet or is it still in the works?
            Aleks Matrosov

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              #11
              Originally posted by Raptor05121 View Post

              RSR has said multiple times their ideology with products is to be transparent on some and hush on the others. He said we will hear more about the 777 in the coming months and absolutely nothing on the MAX. I'm loosely quoting him when he said "you'll wake up one day and find the MAX released with zero information"

              I full-heartedly support this.

              Jon D.
              He has also said he'll only make announcements when there's something to announce, which makes perfect sense. There was an update on the UFT/EFB on Feb 3 saying testing was progressing slowly because of the debugging limitations and they weren't going to rush it. I don't suppose we'll hear anything more until it gets to the next milestone (beta testing?). It's still in the forum if you search for it. For those who don't do searches here is a link:

              [03FEB23] PMDG 737-900 Planned Release Date (finally!) and a few other morsels of news... - PMDG Simulations
              https://forum.pmdg.com/forum/main-forum/general-discussion-news-and-announcements/237963-03feb23-pmdg-737-900-planned-release-date-finally-and-a-few-other-morsels-of-news
              Captains- PMDG 737-900 Release Date: I've mentioned a few times that we would give you a bit of advance warning once we have a plan for the release date on the PMDG 737-900 for Microsoft Flight Simulator. We have just given what we hope will be the final beta for the PMDG 737-900 to our testing team, and unless something
              Last edited by Kevin Hall; 17Mar2023, 01:09.
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                #12
                Originally posted by Kevin Hall View Post

                He has also said he'll only make announcements when there's something to announce, which makes perfect sense. There was an update on the UFT/EFB on Feb 3 saying testing was progressing slowly because of the debugging limitations and they weren't going to rush it.[/URL]
                More recently, he stated this, buried in a sentence in the Feb 24 update pinned at the top of the forum:

                Work also continues on the PMDG Universal Flight Tablet, which now has operable performance computations process that is close to being handed to the beta team for evaluation.
                Herb Schaltegger - Father, husband, lawyer, engineer & getting too old for this $#!t. Do Not Taunt Happy Fun Ball!TM.

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                • Kevin Hall
                  #12.1
                  Kevin Hall commented
                  17Mar2023, 23:16
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                  Now that is a stealth update if ever I saw one. Well spotted.
                #13
                I combed the rumor mills across the interwebs and found that before the MAX and the 777 they will release the PMDG Row System. The first release will be Row 3. You will be able to choose from any style winglet you want and ride around looking at the wing-flex until your immersion levels are normalized. After the first release, Row 15 will follow as an additional paid expansion. RSR stated that "this will be an industry first and feature fully functional window shades, dinning tray, overhead lights, call button and adjustable air nozzles."
                Mark "Crabby" Crabtree AAL311 | PHL
                I7-9700KF | 2070 Super | Honeycomb Alpha/Bravo | MFG Crosswind
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                • Crabby
                  #13.2
                  Crabby commented
                  17Mar2023, 02:24
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                  Of course, it will be fully compatible with Axis and Ohs as LVars will control everything from the seat belt to the air nozzle. SpadNext and FSUIPC should work fine too.
                • Ephedrin
                  #13.3
                  Ephedrin commented
                  17Mar2023, 06:12
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                  I would expect ingame menu bindings as I don't want to spend on addition software. C'mon PMDG, you can do betta.
                • Billc
                  #13.4
                  Billc commented
                  17Mar2023, 13:16
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                  I think it's about time they came clean and finally gave us an update on the Woodpigeon which was PROMISED about 10 years ago.
                #14
                You know 42
                Last edited by VBHB; 17Mar2023, 07:45.
                Joe Bloggs

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                  #15
                  I feel like it is close. Next thing you know it will be here before you know it, that is how it always works. I do expect some kind of update for this month however. PMDG have done a great job of at least delivering a progress update every month and frankly I do not see them skipping out on keeping us updated for this month. It might be something small like "UFT is making good progress, beta team continues to give great feedback" etc etc.
                  Sergio Gutierrez

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                    #16
                    Had really hoped to hear something today to round out the month of April. Maybe September after all? 😆
                    Matt Pearce

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