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