Released: MD-80

Many thanks. I was doing that, but nothing. Restarted the sim and that worked. Odd but thanks.

This thing is just amazing. Welcome to the party MSFS! The WX not working is a shame, but we all know why. Hopefuly soon. Well done Dev team, an amazing plane. Worth the money easily!!

LICR - LIML a flight I did once in this bird I think…

Oh my god this is good.
There is nothing wrong with the Textures or graphics. It looks really good

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yes very much so

Depends on what you want in an aircraft. They are very different aircraft in terms of overall design and use cases, obviously. I’d say for most people, the 146 is probably the better choice - it just looks a bit nicer in the cockpit textures, it’s a bit more accessible - and it’s a bit more than half the price of the MD.

However, if you’re a fan of this type, this is as good as it gets right now. And probably as good as it’ll get in this sim for this type. There’s a reason why this is considered by many to be the yardstick by which other MD’s are judged. And with their track record, it’ll probably get a fair few updates along the way.

Is it perfect? No. If you’re on the fence about it, probably give it a pass enjoy the 146. This is not an aircraft intended for every simmer.

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Texture are really bad, I hope they improve it quickly. open it in full size to watch it:

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I’m loving it – but I need liveries! Waiting for my account to be validated/approved by Maddog site – is that what you did to get the livery you’re using?

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Yes I used the Mad Dog forum. My account was activated quite quickly

Thanks, very helpful. I got the 146 yesterday, so will focus on that for now and maybe consider the MD-80 later…or the 737…or the Fenix Airbus :grin:

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I dont have that blur. Are you using resolution scaling?
I am @4k 100% scaling = no scaling. Clear as day for me.

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Same settings scaling 100% @5120x1440, it’s blurry. I already sent a ticket

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Texture was on high, after switching to ultra everything becomes sharp

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Yes, definitely worth the price in my book! Also, its only 15 euro or 16 usd more than the 146 so not even close to double the price. Am I seeing something different from everyone complaining about the price compared to the 146? 65 USD for the 146 and 75 euro for the MD-82 for me?

For me personally the bae 146 isn’t an aircraft that interests me. I totally understand why people like it, but the MD series is one I’ve flown on many times as a passenger and strikes a wonderful era in aviation for me where you have some automation, mixed glass/gauges, new school/old school feel. If any of that strikes your fancy don’t hesitate!

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I am having issues getting my throttles to move/work. I tried my Thrustmaster setting to FBW’s 320, wasn’t calibrated correctly. Then switched over to a Boeing profile that I have, nothing works.

Any suggestions?

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OK, I’m sold…and have now bought it in a fit of excitement…loading it up now. Docs are extensive, which is good and loading manager looks next level.

Just to cofnirm pricing - Ā£50 for the 146, 90 euros = c. Ā£75 for the MD-82, so 50% more, and looking good for it so far…

Can you guys confirm that you get a download manager / installer with this plane? I hate dealing with Sim Market’s update system.

Out of curiosity - how long did you guys have to wait for your forum authorization, in order to be able to get to the official liveries? It’s keeping me hanging so far.

Not sure, tbh. Do you have Discord? Their channel May yield you a very quick answer, compared to going through support. Some of the team are active in it now.

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I can say my brother just waited maybe 30-45min.

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I got my ā€œverify emailā€ at 16:21 (20 mins ago), and not had anything yet.

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No, didn’t even know they had a discord! Thank you though!!

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