The COMPASS March Issue | Page 34

PMDG has released the the Queen of the Skies II for FSX and Prepar3D .
The 747-400 Queen of the Skies II has been developed over three years and building upon features of the PMDG 737NGX and 777 products .
PMDG has included every variant of the aircraft in this single package . The ubiquitous passenger 400 and freighter 400F models , the cargo-converted BCF , the “ combi ” 400M model , the extended range 400ER and 400ERF , and even the rare 400D domestic model that was used in Japan . Each variant is modelled with accurate weights , range and engine options .
No less than 35 pages of detailed options from the world ’ s 747-400 fleets are modelled . From the highly visible ones like antenna types and position all the way to obscure cockpit display and FMC options that real-world crews will recognize , it is the most complete set of options ever placed into an FSX / P3D addon aircraft .
The package also fetures a simulation of the PMDG 747-400 Queen of the Skies II models including the full functioning Virtual Cockpit , a detailed tutorial , PMDG 747 Tutorial and the PMDG OPS Center .
Carenado has released the PA46 500TP Malibu Meridian G1000 HD Series for FSX and Prepar3D .
The package features five HD liveries and a blank paint scheme for creating custom artwork while the virtual cockpit comes with an improved Carenado G1000 ( PFD and MFD ) with GCU 476 Control Unit and a AFCS GMC 710 autopilot .
Special effects include takeoff run and landing roll , 32-bit 3D sound set , cockpit night lighting and a cold and dark start option .
A configuration panel can be used for setting various options such as cold and dark start , instrument reflections , window transparency / scratches and static objects such as wheel chocks .
Documentation consists of emergency and normal checklists along with performance / quick reference tables and a Carenado G1000 PDF
Features
-Normal and Emergency Checklist on screen . -TAWS and TCAS with visual and audible alerts . -Fully customizable ( AUX page included ). -3 different wind option display . -MFD / Inset map with traffic , topographic and terrain awareness display option . -Flight plan creation option directly from the MFD