Screens flicker to life when switched on. Wolflobo on October 15, at 3: The launch customer for the was Lufthansa which required an aircraft capacity of seats. True, there are some and bugs still present, but it is not at final yet, and updates are being provided on a fairly regular basis. This will be THE ultimate complex sim in XP. The sounds are excellent and I have no complaints on that score. Russian flight simulator fans vote rubles for this model The first thing to hit you is how clear and crisp the fonts and displays on the panels are.
Your email address will not be published. Shopping Cart 0 items. The provision of data refs and commands are few when trying to program external panels. Looking forward to the next part. I would really recommend that you take some time to read these manuals and guides as they are very useful. This is a masterpiece. If you really want to, print out all pages or so.
Hopefully navigraph compatible FMS I missed it in the video. Bought this aircraft more than 6 months ago. Just the logic behind the various systems and needle animations, let alone warning light fade is an easy comparison.
Combined, these pilots have tested the aircraft in X-Plane for some hours block time prior to release and many additional hours in development consulting. This is a major strength in X-Plane which keeps me coming back to this sim time and time again.
Well according to their website, and other sources, they are a team of 5 core members who have experience in both engineering and real-flying and have come together as a team to produce one of the best aircraft out there in the X-Plane world, ixeg.
This mammoth project was originally announced back in August and was 6 years in the making! The list of features of this aircraft is given below:. The launch customer for the was Lufthansa which required an aircraft capacity of seats. None of these original are in service anymore. The next variant, the was ordered by United Airlines who specified a longer aircraft for increased capacity of up to At this time, 13, have been ordered and over have been built so far.
This version was powered by the CFM56 which also powers the A family, and because of the extra diameter of this engine compared to the original Pratt and Whitney engines, the newer engines were mounted forward of the wing, instead of directly below it, and some of the ancillary equipment to the sides of the engine, giving it a distinctive shape.
The CFMB-1 which was the variant powering the gave 20, lbf 89 kN of thrust. First flown ina total of were built and the last production aircraft ZK-NGJ was delivered to Air New Zealand in December Quite a production run!
The installation in this case is a bit different from the standard X-Plane procedure. Once the plane is installed you will need to activate it through the X-Aviation Servers with your username and password that you used to purchase the aircraft.
But there are at present liveries On the X-Pilot forumand on the X-Plane. I would really recommend that you take some time to read these manuals and guides as they are very useful. If you plan on reporting bugs, the Bug Reporting guide is a must-read. Lets start with the walk-around as per SmartCockpit document. This is a condensed version of the real one since we are just viewing the features of the aircraft. Starting from the main door, We also check the windshield has no marks or damage, and the wipers are in place and in good condition.
We then check the FO side for the same Pitot and TAT sensors and ensure they are clear of debris. We then inspect the landing lights and engine and leading edge of the wing for any damage and that they are clear of foreign objects. We then check the fans of the engine to check there is no damage or leaks of any nature, then move on to the static wicks and flaps.
We inspect the main-wheel tires and wheels for damage and that the gear-pins are out and no obvious damage to the structure. We move onto the hatches and access points and ensure they have no damage and check the elevator tabs and probes for wear and tear, and lastly the APU cover. The first thing to hit you is how clear and crisp the fonts and displays on the panels are. This is a well-used aircraft and you can almost smell the oily metal in front of you, and when you pull the windshield and foot-air you can almost feel the breeze at your feet!
If you are thirsty, well, reach down and grab a cup of coffee, including coffee spill marks down the pedestal — all provided at no extra cost! They have done their work well in positioning the yoke as it seems to be placed perfectly with no need to hide it as in some products. There are old oil and fingerprint marks all over the cockpit, and evidence to show some cleaning effort by the pilots on the test annunciators where there was an attempt to clean the lights with fingertips leaving a small circular mark on the push-buttons.
The rudder-pedals are worn and shiny with age, and the yoke shows the many years of hand-flying that this plane has done. All the switches have simulated wear and tear and you can clearly see where the original paint on the switches has been worn down by many hundreds of fingers over the years. All the lettering and fonts on the flightdeck are clear and readable, both from close-up and further away.
Something which cannot be said for most other aircraft at this time. EGCC SID ASMIM L WAL UL10 PENIL UL70 BAGSO STAR EIDW EIDW DEXE1A DEXEN UY MOGTA UY53 NUGRA BNN1B EGLL. Creating a flight plan can be done in two ways. You can either pick the long way, which involves creating a plan from scratch, e. Save in a text editor as. Or you will run into problems. Ensure to save in the below location: For my first flight I took off from Manchester runway 9L at dusk which is always my favourite time to fly in X-Plane and headed towards the WAL waypoint and over the Irish Sea to Dublin.
Once I had the aircraft cleaned up flaps and gear retractedI climbed to the cruising altitude of FL The FMC followed the path nicely and I could sit back and enjoy the view. At the TOD Top of DescentI reset the altitude to FL80 and used the speedbrake to control the decent.
From there to the EOD End of Descent at ftit was plain sailing and over How the Head lined up with Runway which is the default runway for Dublin EIDW.
After setting the ILS frequency on both radios to The next day, bright and early, I proceeded with my second flight, this time from Dublin to London Heathrow which is a much longer flight, approximately nm as compared to the EGCC-EIDW flight which has a distance of approximately nm.
This gave me more time to look around and explore the aircraft rather than just see how it followed the FMC. The sounds as you advance the throttles is something else, and the various rattles and bangs of the aircraft as it begins its takeoff roll really add to the immersion factor here. IXEG as a request, added extra volume settings for us users who like to hear the outside world as well. Once leveled off, we can relax a bit, take in the view, and enjoy the complimentary cup of coffee that IXEG kindly supplied.
The cockpit lights in the IXEG are excellent and can be finely tuned to suit your needs depending on the time of day and weather. The map light can be swivelled according to your taste and needs.
This is a major strength in X-Plane which keeps me coming back to this sim time and time again. Not to worry, this is not a gear configuration error, but an advisory that the landing gear is not down and locked, and either or both forward thrust levers are retarded to the idle range.
I had expected the aircraft to turn nicely from BNN to line up with the ILS, but this did not happen. In the end, I had to use the heading mode to correct the course so I could use the approach correctly.
Once down to ft on the last leg, the ILS then worked as expected, and I used this opportunity to practice hand-flying the approach. It was not as daunting as I thought it would be and the throttle responded easily to my commands.
Nice and easy is the hint here, making only small corrections as needed. On touchdown, the armed speedbrakes activated and brought the aircraft to a standstill. All in all, it was a satisfactory flight experience with a few surprises thrown in at the last minute.
There is no sudden transition when the lights are activated as in some cases in FSX. The runway, taxi lights and navigation lights are excellent and very clear, and the interior lights are something to dream about.
On my system, I am getting 30 fps with the IXEG parked at the gates. Considering this is quite a large airport and in tandem with the Skymaxx Pro, this is for me an excellent result. Of course, your mileage can vary greatly depending on your aircraft, your cloud settings, your individual rendering settings and of course lastly but not least — your hardware.
I cannot be but blown away by how smooth this aircraft is, the knobs and buttons move flawlessly and the framerates are excellent. True, there are some and bugs still present, but it is not at final yet, and updates are being provided on a fairly regular basis. I keep going back to this plane over and over again for the sheer joy I get from it. Moving back to FSX seems — well- dated.
They really produced a winner this time, and the IXEG will give pleasure for many years to come. The graphics are excellently done, and night-time flying is out of this world. The sounds are excellent and I have no complaints on that score. They spent many years with this aircraft in development and are currently working on release version 1. I had one occasion to contact support regarding license slots, and their support site was very courteous and helpful. I have had no regrets with this purchase.
More information can be found at the dedicated X-Aviation web page. Price at time of writing is USD I too am very happy with this plane. I fly it the most in fact all the time except when I am using my Linux machine as unfortunately it does not work in Linux. Thanks for this comprehensive review. Will there be an update when the version for X-plane 11 comes out?
I hope Jude can and will find the time. Then a new update will be developed solely for XP11, No ETA for the X-Plane 11 version yet though. The provision of data refs and commands are few when trying to program external panels. We have been promised an update since Sept non forthcoming. EADT far better product and its free. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of new posts by email.
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This plane seems expensive but it is way worth it as the immersion is fantastic. Great review by the way. Arthur on February 15, at 8: Thank you in advance. Angelique van Campen on February 16, at 6: Hi Arthur, I hope Jude can and will find the time. Peter Finlay on April 13, at EADT far better product and its free Reply. Submit a Comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published.
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Now I may fly on VATSIM more often. Facebook Twitter Google RSS. Nicholas RizzoIXEGlive eventpaywarevatsim X-Plane Junkies 1. Wednesday 08 February, Rating: Home Forums New Featured Specials Reviews Contact. The avionics and entire cockpit have been developed not only with an accurate representation in mind, but the team also paid close attention to the correct appearance of screens, annunciations and warning lights.
Awesome visuals by default, great free liveries on the ORG also. The sounds as you advance the throttles is something else, and the various rattles and bangs of the aircraft as it begins its takeoff roll really add to the immersion factor here.
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All the lettering and fonts on the flightdeck are clear and readable, both from close-up and further away. I have tried several models in P3D , FSX but thi.. Or you will run into problems. We inspect the main-wheel tires and wheels for damage and that the gear-pins are out and no obvious damage to the structure. Submit a Comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. In total, the team of professional on-type pilots, engineers, programmers, 3D, and texture artists come with a combined X-Plane developer experience of over 50 years.
Wednesday 21 September, Rating: Wonderful flight dynamics this.. Shout out to the guys at IXEG, they did a great.. P3D will not succeed without them. First flown in , a total of were built and the last production aircraft ZK-NGJ was delivered to Air New Zealand in December Messenger Facebook Lite People Places Games Locations Celebrities Marketplace Groups Recipes Moments Instagram About Create Ad Create Page Developers Careers Privacy Cookies Ad Choices Terms Settings Activity Log.
IXEG as a request, added extra volume settings for us users who like to hear the outside world as well. This is a masterpiece. Wednesday 27 April, Rating:
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