747 Classic Progress

[Jon_OZ]

@Rich said in 747 Classic Progress:

@Captain-Bakon said in 747 Classic Progress:

I know the overhead panel will be 100% functional, can you give me a percentage on the F/E panel functionality please?

It's going to be near enough fully simulated. Certainly the key systems like hydraulic, electrical, engine bleed, fuel and pressurisation systems have been simulated to a deep level.

Usually the more systems modelled, the lower the performance unless on super pc’s.
Any word on how it’s doing in this regard with the testers?

[Rich]

These systems are coded outside of the sim and are able to utilise multi-core threading to keep any performance hit negligible.
The systems have only just gone out to the beta testers. At the moment it's not possible to accurately gauge performance as the model won't be optimised until the end of development.

@Captain-Bakon said in 747 Classic Progress:

Also love the new cabin screenshots you uploaded, is the cockpit connected to the cabin so we can walk around in flight?

It's not part of the VC model as that's not good for performance. You can however walk around it freely, but you'll initially access it as one of the pre-defined camera views (alongside the normal wing, nose, gear external views).

[Captain Bakon]

Can we expect to fly this bird next month? I'm really excited

[Captain Bakon]

How is the work going, has beta testing started?

[Rich]

Beta testing has begun. We haven't got a nailed on date, but next month would be good.

[Captain Bakon]

Is there going to be custom sounds like switches, ac packs, avionics cooling fans, etc?

[Martyn]

Yes, we'll be including a variety of custom cockpit sounds.

[Captain Bakon]

Is the night lighting almost complete?

[Rich]

Not quite yet, but we at least have some work-in-progress shots we can show you now.
More pics coming soon.

[Noob21]

That is some delicious looking night lighting. Can’t wait for more images. Hopefully we can get some images of the GE and RR liveries as well.

[Adam J Pestridge]

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[Captain Bakon]

Just saw the pics of the night lighting just one question: will there be a way to control the brightness or is it on/off?

[Rich]

@Adam-J-Pestridge said in 747 Classic Progress:

Can you please add in my FAVOURITE airline of all time, British Caledonia as a livery option please, I would love to see the that repaint on the 747.

We'll be releasing a number of livery packs for the 747, so I'm sure we'll cover British Caledonia in one of those.

@Captain-Bakon said in 747 Classic Progress:

Just saw the pics of the night lighting just one question: will there be a way to control the brightness or is it on/off?

Each lighting circuit is independently controllable and fully dimmable. It's powered by the latest version of RealLight.

[Captain Bakon]

Is July a good month for the initial release?

[Noob21]

That sounds optimistic at least and unreal at most. My guess is late August, early-mid September.

[Voice of Reason]

@Captain-Bakon said in 747 Classic Progress:

Is July a good month for the initial release?

No, not realistic. Not too long after that but no firm news on release just yet.

Thanks for your interest.

[Captain Bakon]

I've been told in the 2nd post we will be seeing it this summer.

[Roebuck]

I'd imagine as with any development process things like timings are subject to change. It's difficult for a developer to give a firm date on any FS platform.

[Voice of Reason]

@Captain-Bakon Definitely the intention. Does Indian Summer count though? :)

Joking aside, it's getting there, still a fair amount to get done, tested, redone...I'm sure you can imagine....

[Captain Bakon]

Yes I can and thank you for the effort to bring us a study level classic!