
For example, there is an automated Ground Operations now- set your turn time, fuel, and the aircraft will be fueled up and even automagically pushed back at departure time. There are also a lot of other new features in an already familiar format from PMDG products. You click off an item, the cursor moves down to the next item without you needing to move it. I quickly fell in love with the ECL (Electronic Check List) and can see myself using it a lot. There are simply many background systems doing automated processes. The automation of the PMDG 777 makes it easier to setup and fly than the 737. This aircraft has a powerful, realistic presence.īecause I’m already very familiar with the 737, and have done a little training on the 777, getting into the aircraft was a breeze. Click to Enlarge for Amazing Detailįirst impression was, “This is better than the 737! How is that possible?” But really, you’ll instantly notice a quality difference in a subtle way. Throughout this post, I’ll share those thoughts and ideas with you in an attempt to get you all pumped up to fly this bird yourself. We here at Angle of Attack have been working on our 777 Training for ever a year now, so the aircraft couldn’t come soon enough.Īfter just a few short hours with the aircraft, what are some of the first things I notice? I must say, I’ve been very excited for this moment for quite a while now. Today marks my inaugural flight of the PMDG 777.
