Aircraft Update : Boeing 777 Worldliner Pro/Extended v1.8 by FlightFactor/VMax

 

FlightFactor/VMax have updated their excellent Boeing 777 Series Pro and Extended versions to v1.8. This update is basically revolves around the cockpit and not many changes to the flight or external sections of the aircraft.

 

This aircraft is quite mature now (as I have noted in other updates) but the odd tweak now and again does not hurt the design. There was a lot of discussion around the cockpit textures since the release of the aircraft, most notable was that they were average or poor. Personally I couldn't see the argument to the point of how notably the textures of being that bad, not perfect I admit as were the gaping holes in the windshield. Even a 3rd party redid the whole lot of textures to which again I couldn't see the really big significant difference? and it was worse on your framerate. But everyone was happy, and what we need in X-Plane is happiness.

 

So FlightFactor/VMax has redone the cockpit textures and cleaned up a lot of the knobs and switchgear and the right hand side MFD can now be used. At first it doesn't look much different (because it is so familiar) but after a short period of flying the aircraft you do notice how much more sharper and cleaner everything is, notice the active lighting on the buttons and you can see how much more realistic they are, and some areas are based on the textures used by the 3rd party (pumper) that was significant in the redefining of the cockpit textures. The side (autopilot) eyebrow/glareshield form is much more better as well, and finally you can't finally see the outside scenery through the main instrument panel (top under the glareshield) so your eyes are picking off the changes all over the place and overall it looks far better. There has been far more changes here than meets the eyes, but most will be overlooked as we are very used to most of it.

 

 

The older night textures looked like this...

 

 

They have gone from a yellowish glow to a greenish glow, but the newer upper images version does look more restrained and more natural. Spot light lighting is also improved as you can see behind the pilot's chairs, these lights are well up and behind and buried in the rear of the cockpit. Side airport map panel looks better as well for quality and readability. There is now also new mouse wheel support (Microsoft C++ redistributable 2013 is required for this to work) for Windows users.

 

Another change is that now you click the actual speedbrake lever and not the area by the side of the lever. For me this is welcome because you actually had to move you point of view to arm the speedbrakes, a small thing but nice...

I also found you can now see the Co (company) route to load it into the FMC system. That will save you having to go to the aircraft file and delving through the plugins folders to remember what route "Co" name you saved it under, a nice time saver.

 

 

There is no doubt the Boeing 777 philosophy in this being a great aircraft for simulation in X-Plane. FlightFactor/VMax have been very good in the updates and keeping the aircraft as one of the best for deep simulation and incredible systems that give you a real understanding and feel of what the Boeing 777 is as an aircraft.

 

I will just re-note the packages in the Boeing 777 Series.

 

Boeing 777-200 LR - (Boeing Worldliner Professional)

Boeing 777-200 ER - (Extended Pack - With PW4090 engines)

Boeing 777-300 ER - (Extended Pack)

Boeing 777-200 F    - (Extended Pack)

 

777- 200LR

 

 

 

777-200ER

 

 

 

The -200ER is significant because the Pratt&Whitney PW4090 engines are noticeably smaller than those giant GE90-115B turbofans on the -200LR.

PW4090

GE90-115B

 

777-300ER

 

 

 

The B777-300ER is a 33ft stretch over the standard Boeing 777. Now one of the most common B777 version with 721 ordered and only 250 aircraft left to be delivered, you will see plenty of these at your major local hub.

 

777-200F (Cargo)

 

 

 

The excellent 777-200F comes with a huge side loading cargo door, great for all the haulers...

The v1.8 update covers all versions including the Professional and Extended packages.

 

Summary

No doubt any update is a good update and again this is a good one, the greenish texture colour is debatable but far better than the ghastly yellow hues. Some areas that should have been addressed, like the over animated wingflex and still none opening front doors? and still you have no-accessible second officer separate FMC (input) unlike what you have on the FF B757 and that is surprising considering how long the aircraft has been released.

 

But this is a great aircraft, extensive systems machine designed to work like the thing with an accurate flight model. It is certainly a classic in X-Plane and one of the top ten in the simulator. Yes get the Boeing 777, in fact get all of the versions in the extended package you will be wanting nothing.

 

 

Full changelog:

1.8.0  change log (all X-Plane 10.30+ 64bit)
- added mouse wheel option
- added new panel 3d and textures (based partially on pumper's add-on)
- added right side mirror control and MFD screen manegment
- changed the way the speedbrakes are armed - click on the lever
Note: starting from v1.8.0 FMS version and model version might differ. This is done for the convenience of the customer which does NOT need to update this libraries and redisributables.

 

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The 1.8 update is now available from the X-Plane.Org Store here :

Price is US$59.95 - Boeing 777 Worldliner Professional

Price is US$84.95 - Boeing 777 Worldliner Professional - Extended Pack

- Designed by FlightFactor (Philipp and Ramzzess) and produced by VMAX

The 1.8 update is free to all users that have purchased the Boeing 777 (Pro and Ext) Series. Just go to to your X-Plane.Org Store account and log-in to download.

 

Features:

Fully Functional FMS - Plan your routes like a real pilot

    Custom designed Flight Management Computer, integrated with other plane systems

    Custom programmed LNAV logic for terminal procedures

    Custom designed Navigation Display

    Tterminal procedure database with RNAV approaches and transitions

    VNAV managed climbs and descends

    Takeoff and approach speed calculation

    Custom autopilot modes for autoland

    Optimum cruise performance and step climb calculation

    True-to-life radio navigation with procedural-, route-, and navigation support auto-tuning

    Custom programmed FMC navigation using GPS-, radio- or inertial navigation with individual position errors and management of actual and required navigation performance

    Magnetic, true and polar grid course reference

    Alternate airports, diversion and arrival management

    Ground proximity warning system using real sounds

    FMC can be used on external touchscreen or tablet, optimized for the new iPad

Excellent 3D modeling:

    Amazing virtual cockpit with crisp details - Dynamic reflections

    Custom 3D sounds and Announcements

    Add-ons: Push-back truck, Fuel Truck, Passenger bus and Emergency slides ...

    On-Screen Menus: Configuration and loading menu, Quick Zoom

    new in v1.80: Superb night lighting in cockpit. see cockpit pictures at night

 

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Developer Site: facebook

Dev Thread : X-Plane.org

 

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Technical Requirements:
Windows XP , Vista, 7 / 8/ 10 (32 or 64 bits) or MAC OS 10.7 (or higher), Linux Ubuntu 14.04LTS or compatible (older versions are not supported)
X-Plane 10.30+. 32 or 64 bit (64bit recommended)
4GB RAM/512 MB VRAM (1GB VRAM Recommended)- 1Gb available hard disk space
Current version : 1.80 (last updated June 23rd 2015)

 

Update Review By Stephen Dutton

27th June 2014

Copyright©2015: X-Plane Reviews

 

 

Hola, tengo que actualizar a la versión 1.8 y no sé cómo hacerlo, me podéis ayudar, gracias

hi guys, why cant i get the download update for b777

1 hour ago, Guest said:

hi guys, why cant i get the download update for b777

I don't know, you don't note where you bought it from?  It is listed on the X-Plane.OrgStore as version 1.81 (last updated June 23rd 2015) so I gather there is no update available there...  SD@X-PlaneReviews

A note on the current version of the Boeing 777 Worldliner. Officially it is noted as version 1.82, the .82 version covers the updated SASL 2.4 plugin update and nothing more.

SD@X-PlaneReviews

I'm a newbie to this. Do I have to program the FMC to fly this plane? Also I was told not to use the ATC because it "sucks" so when I'm in the gate, how do I get pushed back to taxi? Thanks.

13 minutes ago, Guest Jammerjonn said:

18 minutes ago, Guest Jammerjonn said:

I'm a newbie to this. Do I have to program the FMC to fly this plane? Also I was told not to use the ATC because it "sucks" so when I'm in the gate, how do I get pushed back to taxi? Thanks.

I'm a newbie to this. Do I have to program the FMC to fly this plane? Also I was told not to use the ATC because it "sucks" so when I'm in the gate, how do I get pushed back to taxi? Thanks.

You don't have to program any FMC, but you won't get the best flying out of the aircraft unless you do, ATC is being upgraded in the next X-Plane update (10.50) we hope. The pushback truck is built in and located in the right hand menu popup... 

As a side note, the B777 is a complex simulation, I suggest something like the built in X-Plane 747 and getting to know and fly the X-Plane basics before moving on to the B777...  SD

Thank you sir for the info. I guess I'm still used to FSXSE and need more time for  learning. So far I haven't bought any add-ons just XP 10.45 from steam. I bought Captain Sim 777 for FSXSE and if you didn't program the FMC, the plane didn't fly right or stalled out etc....... I'll register here instead of being a guest. Thanks again. I'm checking youtube for training suggestions and videos.

hello, im trying to get the full potential of the B777. but everytime I get ready to fly it, the FMC, and some other dash systems isn't working. Also, when I purchased the extended pack version, it stated that I have restrictions on the serial number. Although, I am kind of new to explain and especially this aircraft, im all confused on what I have to do.

X-plane*

I also have 32Bit computer, does that make any difference?

4 hours ago, Guest a little confuse said:

hello, im trying to get the full potential of the B777. but everytime I get ready to fly it, the FMC, and some other dash systems isn't working. Also, when I purchased the extended pack version, it stated that I have restrictions on the serial number. Although, I am kind of new to explain and especially this aircraft, im all confused on what I have to do.

32bit is very small power for an aircraft of this size? If your computer is the same it could be underpowered for the aircraft? Did you purchase the aircraft and the extended version at the same place?  Go back to Store and ask them to give you a new key for both if so. SD

yes I purchased the aircraft and the extended version within one, costing($84.99). I will do that. and is there a way I can get 64bit on my laptop so this aircraft can run properly? if so, how?

greetings if anyone purchased with a credit card or pay pal....contact them and ask for a refund....I just did and a refund was issued. There is a problem with WARNING of overspeed and no screen display of the FMC nor the NAV........there are no known fix''s and until then stay clear..".keep your head to the sky"...

7 hours ago, Guest said:

greetings if anyone purchased with a credit card or pay pal....contact them and ask for a refund....I just did and a refund was issued. There is a problem with WARNING of overspeed and no screen display of the FMC nor the NAV........there are no known fix''s and until then stay clear..".keep your head to the sky"...

I don't think there is a "Overspeed" warning issue? I have flown the B777 a lot over the last few weeks and yes I get the alert if I go into the red band speed territory (flaps down), but that is normal...  otherwise it flies as it should.  SD

I have a few questions:

Can X-Plane be used with 2 or 3 Displays?

Can EICAS screens be dragged to a seperate monitor?

Do what degree are the sys (elect/hyd/fuel/etc) functional on the overhead?

10 hours ago, Guest Rubicon06 said:

I have a few questions:

Can X-Plane be used with 2 or 3 Displays?

Can EICAS screens be dragged to a seperate monitor?

Do what degree are the sys (elect/hyd/fuel/etc) functional on the overhead?

Of course you can use X-Plane with multiple monitors, but you will have to have the processing power to run them as they take up a lot of processing power to cover all those pixels. Not sure about if the EICAS display can be moved over to another screen but I don't see any reason why not. All overhead systems are fully functional within reason.

Dear all,

Im only medium exprienced with X-plane 10. Just invested theese 85 in Boing 777 series.

Problem is allocated to the start up sequences - EVERY time I switch the ground power on, the warning red-light goes on and this terrible "uh uh" sound contineaus and I cant stop it - not even after take-off many minutes later!

I have seen Ramzz video about startup, and many others - maybe the problem is so easy to fix that it has not been covered yet :- )

I do:

First: Loading plane or just prepare the menu setup by turning on GPU1 and GPU2 - actualy the hole first colon. Important here is that these gpu are checked, I guess.

Second: I see the ground power display turns green (AVAIL), because I had them checked before in the menu - that should be fine.....

Thírd: I turn on batery, no problem here either-BUT when I then hit the "Primary EXT PWR" Button, then I get this warning + caution in the display and this awfull sound which I cant stop......I get some external power because the display lights up, so that part should be fine.

I also noticed that the button called "ADIRU" dont light up, mine is just black no matter how often I press it, according to other videos I seen that should be "ON" when pressing it.

The sequence is much longer offcourse but already here this sound start and cant get rid of it at all, not even later on.............

PLEASE Help :-)

Henry

 

11 hours ago, Guest WARNING / CAUTION wrong? said:

Dear all,

Im only medium exprienced with X-plane 10. Just invested theese 85 in Boing 777 series.

Problem is allocated to the start up sequences - EVERY time I switch the ground power on, the warning red-light goes on and this terrible "uh uh" sound contineaus and I cant stop it - not even after take-off many minutes later!....

 

No offence Henry but you are trying to run (too fast) before you can actually walk...  The battery is always the first thing that you switch on, so yes you will get multiple alarms as the system is confused. These Boeing heavies have serious systems and you need to know your way around them and be able to interpret the system diagrams on the central EICAS Display before attempting to use them correctly. My advice is to learn and start on something a lot (lot) simpler, and learn how aircraft electrical systems work (via engine, APU and GPU feeds on the EICAS or similar), then understand "Bleeds" to start engines and hydraulics and you will start to get the right set ups to start and fly the aircraft, as there is no point in watching and copying a video, if you don't know what is actually going on when a switch is switched or used...  The B777 is the top of the tree and you need to start lower and work your way up to it, that is part of the deal with simulation as the learning curve is steep and long, but you do get it in time and learn and like me finally can fly like a pro....  but it took me years to get there... SD

Am I the only one having problems with the B772 stopping whenever i land. This thing takes a really long time to slow down.

3 hours ago, Guest Devin said:

Am I the only one having problems with the B772 stopping whenever i land. This thing takes a really long time to slow down.

 

Well Devin I know the aircraft is working correctly as I have been flying it very regularly over the last two months and it works perfectly for me. So do you set the airbrakes to auto on landing? and use the thrust reverser toggle to activate the thrust reversers? Thrust reversers are throttle controlled as well so if you don't power up then the aircraft won't slow down...  There is one annoying quirk that can cause issues though. The Autopilot does not switch off when landing?  so if you use the autothrottle on landing it will continue to produce thrust, and here is the annoying part...  you have to turn the autopilot off and then back on again to disengage it, then it works fine, i use a joystick button to do this quickly and it works. SD

I just bought the 777 Worldliner and although it looks very beautiful i find the flight model to be a bit strange. I don't know about you guys but whenever I'm landing the will sway to the left and right even with no wind. I don't know if some things wrong on my end or that just the flight model. Ps I Am comparing this with the PMDG 777-200/300

On 26/08/2016 at 4:18 PM, Guest Mr.Boeing said:

I just bought the 777 Worldliner and although it looks very beautiful i find the flight model to be a bit strange. I don't know about you guys but whenever I'm landing the will sway to the left and right even with no wind. I don't know if some things wrong on my end or that just the flight model. Ps I Am comparing this with the PMDG 777-200/300

 

No that does not sound right? I fly the B777 Worldliner a lot (mostly Freighter variant) and I don't get that... Are you using the 10.50RC, as that would be the only differential. Some aircraft do, do that though...  it could be an X-Plane quirk in that it doesn't take account of the wheel contact friction, I have complained about it for years. SD

On 2016/03/20 at 9:02 PM, Guest a little confuse said:

I also have 32Bit computer, does that make any difference?

With all respect, to explain, ALL computer hardware over the last 12+ years has and still is 64bit. So your computer is 64bit not 32bit. What is being referred to here as 32bit and 64bit, is firstly the operating system, the software that starts and runs the computer, and then the software, old terminology programs, new terminology, apps.

 

The great thing about the 64bit hardware is that it runs 32bit operating systems and apps with no issues. Likewise if you are running a 64bit operating system from Microsoft, that is Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 / 8.1 and now Windows 10, you can still run 32bit and 64bit apps on it side by side, again another great feature. But you cannot do it the other way around, that is run 64bit apps on a 32bit operating system, even if the hardware is 64bit.

The one advantage without getting into the more intricate details, is that a 64bit operating system gives more access to RAM, the computers memory. On 32bit systems you are limited by math and science, a physical barrier, of only 3.2GB of memory for use. The operating system will take 2GB for itself to use and run in, so only 1.2GB of memory left to run our apps in, including simulators and all of their scenery and aircraft add-ons. So the advantage of having a 64bit operating system is we now have access to more memory, in theory 16.8 million terabytes (mind boggling), but in practice, as we have not yet invented computer hardware to even reach 200GB, we can have 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and the latest and greatest hardware 128GB ans 256GB of memory installed (also mind boggling from 32GB and up installed). So now our apps, and simulators with their more complex scenery and aircraft have incredible amounts of space to work in, and add to the realism.

 

So to finish off, this is what they are referring to, when they talk of X-Plane being abe to run as 64bit. Hope this clears up a little more of the confounding jargon around computers and software.

 

Regards

Andrew Brown

15 hours ago, Guest guest said:

i have an issue all the dials read 9999 or 999 and i always have an overspeed warning plz help

 

 

Not enough info?  Is this a new installation, upgraded up to 10.50, have you got ALL the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages installed?...  the last one would be my first check...   SD

777s are good aircraft, according to screenshots. I can not tell my personal opinion on these airplanes because don't have and unable to get them. Advantages are well made and realistic models, many liveries for each plane, disadvantage is planes are payware,not freeware.Planes are very expensive,especially for russian x-plane users.Is it possible to make these aicraft freeware?