Thanks Owen. Im new to the flight sim world, but I definitely love it. The flight sim community is like no other. It is a very helpful and supportive community.
want to thank you so much for this video. It feels almost like a holy experience. Not in a religious sense but the rich greenness of the forested mountains, the clouds as they move, the rain as it falls nurturing the life in the woods, the interconnectedness of all life in the forest, the rightness of it all and the beauty of the music you choose that just accentuates this feeling. It is a previledge to watch you work doing what you love with such thoughtfulness, planning, preparation and precision. Your videos are superlative; masterful and deeply moving. Again,thank you.
@@FatherTime1958 I have been flipping back and forth from XP and MSFS using the Toliss A320 and the Fenix A320... for whatever reason, I feel that XP still has the edge over MSFS when it comes to the systems and flight dynamics. In MSFS, flying a heavy jet feels like you're in a Cessna. Flying it in XP, you "feel" the weight of the aircraft. That's what I also like about the Rotate MD-11 in XP. It is exceptional.
Peter, funny you should mention the "wheelies". I went back to the MD-11 last week and all I got was "wheelies"! I have no idea what's going on with the model. They usually get better, but this one seems to be deteriorating!
Thank you. I definitely appreciate the help! I have evolved since that video. It was one of my first ever creations. Guys like you helped me a lot. Thank you again.
Thanks for the review. It just reminded me how bad it really is. I would not hold my breath expecting this to get anywhere close to a 77$ worth airplane any time soon. I got the P3D version and it never improved. Sounds are awful, a/p is a mess... 25$ is the most I would pay for this. Let‘s hope TFDi can bring out a better version.
I can’t wait for the TFDi version of the MD-11 either. I actually attempted to become part of their BETA testing. I loved the MD-11. I will be purchasing the TMDi version on Day 1. Thank you for the comment. I do appreciate the participation.
So I was looking around and found this video a month later. So I was looking at it and I noticed there's been three updates for this plane, have you flown it since? Thanks for the insight and the great video
Hi there, nice to hear from the views of someone who actually flew the MD-11! I am also in the BDL area. I love that aircraft and am developing a simulation of my own in my spare time. In all honesty the Skysim is disappointing. Lots of mistakes and inaccuracies compared to the real plane. For example, just turning the battery power on does not power anything except the DC Bat Bus. So, no displays or such in the cockpit should come on. You have to turn Emergency Power on to supply power to the left emergency AC/DC buses which will give you your PFD, EAD, and a few other things. And you were right about the QNH selector... the QFE knob is not for setting inHG/HPA... don't know why they thought otherwise given that the toggle button is right above! And the autoflight modes are a proper mess especially the takeoff modes. If I can get that stuff right as a hobby developer, a company selling a product definitely should be able to. The TFDI will be much better, as good or better than the excellent PMDG MD-11!
I thank you for the excellent input. The TFDI MD-11 can’t get to MSFS fat enough for me. The problem. I have with the Sky Simulation MD-11 was the price. It was priced like a study level plane and it definitely is not. I did really enjoy getting reacquainted with the MD-11 cockpit. I haven’t flown it since 1995 or so. I did have 2000 hours in the beast, and I loved the airplane. However, it did betray me on a couple odd occasions. Scared me is more accurate. Anyway, bring on the TFDI version.
Thanks for taking your time to reply. I definitely agree with you on that. I hope you don't mind if I ask if you have any interest in testing out my MD-11 simulation at some point and providing feedback? I really appreciate input from real aircraft pilots!
Wait a moment, you PUSH the ENG START? AFAIK you PULL them. That's how I remember it from the PMDG MD-11 and how it's done in the XPlane Rotate MD-11. Also the sounds are very weird, from switches to the engines. At the start in a cold aircraft when you move the gear and spoilers, it sounds way off.
I haven't flown the MD-11 since 1996. I have over 2,000 in the aircraft as an FO, but it's been a long time. However, In addition, I reviewed this beast 7 months ago, so I don't know what revisions have occurred. As I recall, it popped wheelies if you had the model in Legacy instead of Modern, the profile system was very weak and there were a myriad of other issues. I don't remember if you push or pull them start switches. However, in a month I will once again be checked out on the MD-11, as I am going to study my old manuals in preparation for the arrival of the TFDi MD-11 on MSFS! I can't wait. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.
Man, we need the TFDi md-11. Ive been holding off waiting for it, but not sure when it will get released. I really want an md-11 for my fedex cargo routes in the sim.
It is so incredible difficult to create a high-fidelity model for MSFS. The process is long and arduous. I am only now beginning to understand that process and the unlikelihood of success. The ROI is not great. Having said that I wish TFDI only the best in their endeavor and naturally I too cannot wait for their product to finally make it to MSFS.
@@barry4666 ….. and once again they dropped the ball. Not sure what is up with these developers constantly making release date announcements and then simply missing them and disappearing for weeks on end.
Serious question. On the PMDG MD11, you can take off, fully loaded, and when I choose PROF, I'm getting initial climb rates of around 4,300 fpm. Is that even close to accurate? Follow up, I like using VS on the climb out, until I'm reasonably sure I've got most of any manuvering out of the way. When you climb out manually, generally speaking, what sort of climb rate do you like? Thanks a million!
Unfortunately, I last flew the MD-11 in 1996! However, 4,300 fpm is way too high. If you are fully loaded it is still a beast at low altitude, but it would be more like 2,500 fpm. As I recall, unlike the Boeings, we flew a lot of V/S. The Profile and even the level change were sloppy. When using V/S you vary the V/S to get the airspeed that is desired. Definitely NOT the Boeing way. They strongly discourage V/S because you have no speed protection. I know that we used V/S for all climbs and descents 2,000 feet or less, because the autopilot was too sloppy in profile. We used 1,000 fpm in climbs of 2,000' or less. Sorry that I can't remember more.
@@FatherTime1958 yeah, i figured being Titanic heavy, climb rates of 4,300... was... maybe if you had those military, rocket packs they strap on the galaxies. I learned to keep adjusting the fpm to keep my airspeed up where I needed it. Like I said in my question, I use V/S on the climb out, watching my airspeed. At 2,500 fpm or there about, it's not too hard to maintain a speed of 240 up to FL100. After that, it really depends on the weight and what the weather is doing, as to what gets used going forward. Thanks so much for answering my questions. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. I read everything I can get my hands on, but until you talk to someone that's actually done it... it's guesswork.
Nice video! I do have a question regarding the selected speed in the speed window on preflight. You mentioned that, contrary to other planes, you put 250 knots in the flight control panel and not the V2 speed. Why is that? And you also put 250 in when you would have a speed restriction of say 220 knots at a certain waypoint on initial climb? Thanks a lot!
Thank you for taking the time to comment! It’s been a long time since I made that video. I’m on the TFDi Quality Assurance team, so I’ve been doing a lot of MD-11 since the Sky Simulations video. If you take off in PROF mode, the airplane will obey the takeoff profile including the climb power and V2 until the programmed clean-up altitude. After clean-up it will go to the programmed FMS climb speed of 250 below 10,000 and also obey/respect all altitude and speed restrictions on the SID provided you have selected FMS speed on the GCP. At this juncture all PFD flight mode annunciations will be in magenta. However, you could put V2 in the GCP for takeoff and at 800 feet go speed select 250 (or the lower crossing speeds) and FL CHG. Once cleaned up you could then select PROF. In other words, there are a few ways to do it. I’ll have dozens of MD-11 videos when the TFDI MD-11 is released. Thank you again!
Okay, so, as this plane is obviously a ripoff at $70 and I was dying to have a piece of the MD-11, I did something that I NEVER do, and “borrowed” a copy. Currently on a test flight. My impression, honestly, it’s not that bad. The bugs are bugs that one would encounter with any unrefined add-on, and it’s a shame that SkySim still haven’t worked the bugs out and/or lowered the price, because this plane in good working order would absolutely kill it at the $20-40 price point. It’s fun. It looks nice. I haven’t tried Profile mode, but it hand-flies nicely, and the auto pilot seems to work fine (no worse than the ini A300 did initially), so who needs it? It’s a great tide-me-over until the TfDi is released, and if they would just lower the price and work out the kinks, would be a great option for an MD enthusiast on a budget. My .02! Also, it seems to have two flight plans going on during transition, as in it’s following something different than what is in the FMS.. I’ve had to go ‘direct’ a couple of times to get it back on track!
Are you supposed to set the altitude as a limiter and then go to vertical speed and set the rate there? When plane reaches altitude, autopilot holds it.
Yes, in vertical speed, the autopilot will give priority to the selected rate and, if it can, it will also hold the selected airspeed. The problem with vertical speed comes with the fact that if you are directed to hold an airspeed, it will only do it if it can also hold the priority of vertical speed. Ex. You want to climb to FL310 in vertical speed, and you select 2000 fpm up. The aircraft will give you the vertical rate and your airspeed will bleed off rapidly. Another example would be a descent to 6000 feet at 2000 fpm in vertical speed. The aircraft, without speed brakes, can only do about 1200 fpm down and still hold 250 knots. And, yes, the aircraft will level at the altitude in the window. Conversely, flight level change gives priority to the selected airspeed and will descend at idle power while holding that airspeed u til reaching the selected altitude. In the climb it will hold that airspeed and climb at the maximum vertical speed that it can achieve at climb power while giving priority to the airspeed, not the vertical speed.
Hi, its a really nice video about this amazing airplane. I downloaded two days ago and Im having some issues. While im doing the startup after some minutes all of the sudden the displays of the airplanes turns black, even though the APU is on... its like the airplane loses energy. Do you have any idea of whats happening?
DC 11 SKYSIMULATIONS 3.1 ....I managed to start the engines and taxi to the runway, and when I go full throttels sounds an alarm saying STABILAZER MOTION, I read and it is a configuration that it needs to be done in the FMS, but I can not fix it when I set the flaps. Can you help me also with that, please? thank you!@@FatherTime1958
$70 ******* Dollars? This sort of scumbagery boils my ****. Right up there with Captain Sim for the worst that the flight sim community can offer. I adore the MD-11 as a Freighter so please TFDi Designs, I know you won't let us down.
Gotta say I enjoyed the Captain Sim 707 for FS9 back in the days.. but ever since, I never touched anything from them. Currently mainly flying SF34 and MD11 in XP11
@@Wolfhound_81 I used the CaptainSim 757 in P3D almost exclusively and absolutely loved it. Yes it had issues but it was a baller. Hence my huge disappointment with CS's new sales model. As like you, I wouldn't touch them with yours now.
Yup, it’s not great, but it is a great training aid to get up to speed on the cockpit in anticipation of the TFDI MD-11. That aircraft is arriving this fall.
Hi I have not used this airplane at all but I want to use a md11 on msfs but what’s holding me back is the physics by a chance they have improved because I have seen videos where they do 5 barrel rolls in 5 seconds like the physics of the Cessna citation is this still the case?
Hi, I'm not a pilot, first of all, only of the armchair variety that is! I've been away from Flight Simulator for a while, but still use FSX, old computer which won't run MSFS etc..............However my favourite most used commercial jet has always been the PMDG MD-11 long since discontinued by them............The cockpit textures were a bit dated but the systems and displays were great, and apparently very accurate. Have you ever come across this version of the MD-11 in the past? I thought your tip on keeping the speed tape on the centre line to line up with was great, I've not heard that one before. I really enjoyed watching the video, it's obvious listening to your commentry that your an experienced pilot, so thank you for sharing. Going to see what else you have done now, thanks alot and all the best Dave.
Hi Dave. Evidently, TFDi is in the final stages of a “study” level MD-11. I tried to be on their Beta team, but I was too late. Looking at a summer release. PMDG is in the later stages of a 777 “study” level product. I can’t wait. Thank you for your post. Please feel free to comment any time.
@@FatherTime1958 Thanks for the reply Father Time. PMDG MD-11 was so far back I bought it on a disc! I have alot of their stuff for FSX it was always very good "study level" products. I checked their site the other day and they only do P3D and MSFS now................I must be the only one still using FSX, but it works well on my old PC, so I'll stick with it. I heard about the Tfdi MD 11, but then all the flight sim world seemed to dissolve when the new MSFS came along. I have their earlier product the B717 which is like a baby 2 engine MD11, same cockpit etc, it is very good, but not as frame rate friendly as my MD-11.
i miss the pmdg md11 so much. i still have the pmdg md11 physical manuals and looking forward to find out how they will hold against the TFDi md 11. i wonder why pmdg stopped offering the manuals for their products. maybe they were just way too expensive and the demand was not so high. still they are my favourite books in my library :)
@@littleaxe9854 I loved the real MD-11. I'm too new to the simulator world to have flown th PMDG MD-11, but I can't wait for the TMDi version. I actually tried to get into their BETA program, but it had already been fully staffed. Regarding the PMDG manuals, I do believe that it is a liability issue. You can still find them out there floating in cyber space, but PMDG seems to have met some resistance. They were probably too good, too close to the real deal.
You may very well be a dweeb. You are however, in good company. Being a dweeb is a requirement to really enjoy "flight simming", as it were. I haven't tried these new incarnations of the awesome MD11. I keep my old FSX, SP2 installation around, kept up two date of course. The PMDG MD11 is (in my estimation), is just about as "study level", as it gets.
Thank you for coming to my defense, however, @stmj71 was quoting me. I called myself a “dweeb” during the video when I became so excited about flight simulation. I am still very new to the sim world (1 year) and I am loving it so much. It is so challenging and rewarding to study, learn and teach multiple aircraft, and the community is so supportive, including you. Thank you again.
The Sky Simulations MD-11 has baffled me at times. For a while I was doing wheelies on takeoff. I’m afraid that I don’t remember much about it. However, I have become extremely proficient on the TFDI MD-11 as a test pilot for their Quality Assurance team. That will be a fantastic airplane when it is fully released,
@Big_Sierra I did get invited, but only after I initiated contact and followed up. Those guys have been awesome. It’s been a very transparent process due to the 1000 Collector’s edition guys. Very, very interesting process. I have a ton of respect.
Hi Jack, No, I'm not a UPS MD-11 pilot. I am currently on the 777. I last flew the MD-11 in 1997. I have around 2000 hours in the airframe. Thanks for asking.
The systems are pretty good. It is not anywhere near a study level aircraft, but I would say that it is a great tool for familiarizing yourself with the cockpit prior to the TFDI MD-11 coming out this fall. That should be a tremendous upgrade!
I love it when veteran pilots like you come to the flight sim community. I love watching real pilots who are also avid simmers.
Thanks Owen. Im new to the flight sim world, but I definitely love it. The flight sim community is like no other. It is a very helpful and supportive community.
It looks like for 70 dollars for a freight version they wouldn't have missed modeling the left cargo door!
Now that's funny and true.
want to thank you so much for this video. It feels almost like a holy experience. Not in a religious sense but the rich greenness of the forested mountains, the clouds as they move, the rain as it falls nurturing the life in the woods, the interconnectedness of all life in the forest, the rightness of it all and the beauty of the music you choose that just accentuates this feeling. It is a previledge to watch you work doing what you love with such thoughtfulness, planning, preparation and precision.
Your videos are superlative; masterful and deeply moving. Again,thank you.
Wow, Emersom. Probably not wise to use any power tools today brother. Just kidding. Thanks for the word art!!!!!
I've been flying the Rotate MD-11 in X Plane. It seems to be the best MD-11 out there by far. Very good plane to fly.
I’ve heard that. I think you’re going to love the TFDI MD-11 when it comes to MSFS. it’s going to have all of the bells and whistles.
@@FatherTime1958 I have been flipping back and forth from XP and MSFS using the Toliss A320 and the Fenix A320... for whatever reason, I feel that XP still has the edge over MSFS when it comes to the systems and flight dynamics. In MSFS, flying a heavy jet feels like you're in a Cessna. Flying it in XP, you "feel" the weight of the aircraft.
That's what I also like about the Rotate MD-11 in XP. It is exceptional.
@@tomb8430 I will definitely take your word for it. I do know what you mean regarding the lightness of the heavies in MSFS.
Thanks for post. Will subscribe
Thank you so much Chris!
Coool video - mine just wheelies and I tried playing with the CG in MSFS2020 - This is the worst plane I have ever bought
Peter, funny you should mention the "wheelies". I went back to the MD-11 last week and all I got was "wheelies"! I have no idea what's going on with the model. They usually get better, but this one seems to be deteriorating!
The X-plane 12 MD-11 is excellent. All the systems are modeled.
I have heard that from a few people. They are all waiting for the TFDI MD-11 to come to MSFS. So am I!!
A bit of feedback, when recording make sure you set ur monitors resolution to the same in the recording software so you can capture ur entire screen.
Thank you. I definitely appreciate the help! I have evolved since that video. It was one of my first ever creations. Guys like you helped me a lot. Thank you again.
Thanks for the review. It just reminded me how bad it really is. I would not hold my breath expecting this to get anywhere close to a 77$ worth airplane any time soon. I got the P3D version and it never improved. Sounds are awful, a/p is a mess... 25$ is the most I would pay for this. Let‘s hope TFDi can bring out a better version.
I can’t wait for the TFDi version of the MD-11 either. I actually attempted to become part of their BETA testing. I loved the MD-11. I will be purchasing the TMDi version on Day 1. Thank you for the comment. I do appreciate the participation.
Looks like the TFDi md-11 just got pushed back again.
I saw that. As long as they get it right.
PMDG for FSX is much more better. Let's see what TFDI w'd be next year!
We can only hope! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.
what a throwback haha
I know. Only three months ago.
So I was looking around and found this video a month later. So I was looking at it and I noticed there's been three updates for this plane, have you flown it since? Thanks for the insight and the great video
No, I have not flown it since I made the video. III should definitely take another look. Thank you!
Nice 1.... my 5th Favorite plane.
My list:
1. 777
2. 767-300ER
3. 757
4. MD-11
5. A300-600
6. B-737-800
7. Md-80
1. 787 Dreamliner
2. 747
3. Beluga
4. Raptor
5. MD-11
Hi there, nice to hear from the views of someone who actually flew the MD-11! I am also in the BDL area.
I love that aircraft and am developing a simulation of my own in my spare time. In all honesty the Skysim is disappointing. Lots of mistakes and inaccuracies compared to the real plane.
For example, just turning the battery power on does not power anything except the DC Bat Bus. So, no displays or such in the cockpit should come on. You have to turn Emergency Power on to supply power to the left emergency AC/DC buses which will give you your PFD, EAD, and a few other things.
And you were right about the QNH selector... the QFE knob is not for setting inHG/HPA... don't know why they thought otherwise given that the toggle button is right above!
And the autoflight modes are a proper mess especially the takeoff modes.
If I can get that stuff right as a hobby developer, a company selling a product definitely should be able to. The TFDI will be much better, as good or better than the excellent PMDG MD-11!
I thank you for the excellent input. The TFDI MD-11 can’t get to MSFS fat enough for me. The problem. I have with the Sky Simulation MD-11 was the price. It was priced like a study level plane and it definitely is not. I did really enjoy getting reacquainted with the MD-11 cockpit. I haven’t flown it since 1995 or so. I did have 2000 hours in the beast, and I loved the airplane. However, it did betray me on a couple odd occasions. Scared me is more accurate. Anyway, bring on the TFDI version.
Thanks for taking your time to reply. I definitely agree with you on that.
I hope you don't mind if I ask if you have any interest in testing out my MD-11 simulation at some point and providing feedback? I really appreciate input from real aircraft pilots!
Great video on the FMS do you have to program the navigation i.e. waypoints etc. or is it auto populated into the FMS? Thanks!
It’s been a while since I made the MD-11 videos, but I do believe that it’s manual. Of course the real airplane was all automated loading.
@@FatherTime1958 Thank you sir!
Thank you for the review, my second favorite after Tu-154
I’ll have to try the Tu-154. Thank you for checking in.
Do you know any good Tu-154M for MSFS?
Sorry my friend, but I can’t even spell TU-154M. I will research it. Thank you for commenting
Wait a moment, you PUSH the ENG START? AFAIK you PULL them. That's how I remember it from the PMDG MD-11 and how it's done in the XPlane Rotate MD-11.
Also the sounds are very weird, from switches to the engines. At the start in a cold aircraft when you move the gear and spoilers, it sounds way off.
I haven't flown the MD-11 since 1996. I have over 2,000 in the aircraft as an FO, but it's been a long time. However, In addition, I reviewed this beast 7 months ago, so I don't know what revisions have occurred. As I recall, it popped wheelies if you had the model in Legacy instead of Modern, the profile system was very weak and there were a myriad of other issues. I don't remember if you push or pull them start switches. However, in a month I will once again be checked out on the MD-11, as I am going to study my old manuals in preparation for the arrival of the TFDi MD-11 on MSFS! I can't wait. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.
@@FatherTime1958Enjoy your time, it's a great hobby, even though I barely fly civvies any more after switching to DCS :D
@@Wolfhound_81 I flew with a guy who had a full F-16 cockpit in his basement. He flew with a group of 8 former F-16 pilots. Incredible
@@FatherTime1958yeah there are quite some groups like that in the US, I'm a fully civilian European tho :D
Man, we need the TFDi md-11. Ive been holding off waiting for it, but not sure when it will get released. I really want an md-11 for my fedex cargo routes in the sim.
It is so incredible difficult to create a high-fidelity model for MSFS. The process is long and arduous. I am only now beginning to understand that process and the unlikelihood of success. The ROI is not great. Having said that I wish TFDI only the best in their endeavor and naturally I too cannot wait for their product to finally make it to MSFS.
Early access releases tomorrow
@@barry4666 ….. if it releases tomorrow. Guess we will see. Thanks
@@barry4666 ….. and once again they dropped the ball. Not sure what is up with these developers constantly making release date announcements and then simply missing them and disappearing for weeks on end.
@@jay-rus4437 yeah is what it is things happen, still going to be less of a wait than the EFB in the 73 was so I’m okay with that
Hey happy retirement to you tomorrow! Enjoy
Thank you very much!
Serious question. On the PMDG MD11, you can take off, fully loaded, and when I choose PROF, I'm getting initial climb rates of around 4,300 fpm. Is that even close to accurate? Follow up, I like using VS on the climb out, until I'm reasonably sure I've got most of any manuvering out of the way. When you climb out manually, generally speaking, what sort of climb rate do you like? Thanks a million!
Unfortunately, I last flew the MD-11 in 1996! However, 4,300 fpm is way too high. If you are fully loaded it is still a beast at low altitude, but it would be more like 2,500 fpm. As I recall, unlike the Boeings, we flew a lot of V/S. The Profile and even the level change were sloppy. When using V/S you vary the V/S to get the airspeed that is desired. Definitely NOT the Boeing way. They strongly discourage V/S because you have no speed protection. I know that we used V/S for all climbs and descents 2,000 feet or less, because the autopilot was too sloppy in profile. We used 1,000 fpm in climbs of 2,000' or less. Sorry that I can't remember more.
@@FatherTime1958 yeah, i figured being Titanic heavy, climb rates of 4,300... was... maybe if you had those military, rocket packs they strap on the galaxies. I learned to keep adjusting the fpm to keep my airspeed up where I needed it. Like I said in my question, I use V/S on the climb out, watching my airspeed. At 2,500 fpm or there about, it's not too hard to maintain a speed of 240 up to FL100. After that, it really depends on the weight and what the weather is doing, as to what gets used going forward. Thanks so much for answering my questions. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. I read everything I can get my hands on, but until you talk to someone that's actually done it... it's guesswork.
Nice video! I do have a question regarding the selected speed in the speed window on preflight. You mentioned that, contrary to other planes, you put 250 knots in the flight control panel and not the V2 speed. Why is that? And you also put 250 in when you would have a speed restriction of say 220 knots at a certain waypoint on initial climb? Thanks a lot!
Thank you for taking the time to comment! It’s been a long time since I made that video. I’m on the TFDi Quality Assurance team, so I’ve been doing a lot of MD-11 since the Sky Simulations video. If you take off in PROF mode, the airplane will obey the takeoff profile including the climb power and V2 until the programmed clean-up altitude. After clean-up it will go to the programmed FMS climb speed of 250 below 10,000 and also obey/respect all altitude and speed restrictions on the SID provided you have selected FMS speed on the GCP. At this juncture all PFD flight mode annunciations will be in magenta. However, you could put V2 in the GCP for takeoff and at 800 feet go speed select 250 (or the lower crossing speeds) and FL CHG. Once cleaned up you could then select PROF. In other words, there are a few ways to do it. I’ll have dozens of MD-11 videos when the TFDI MD-11 is released. Thank you again!
@@FatherTime1958 Thanks so much for your comment, I understand now. Looking forward to the TFDi product and your videos about it! :)
Okay, so, as this plane is obviously a ripoff at $70 and I was dying to have a piece of the MD-11, I did something that I NEVER do, and “borrowed” a copy. Currently on a test flight.
My impression, honestly, it’s not that bad. The bugs are bugs that one would encounter with any unrefined add-on, and it’s a shame that SkySim still haven’t worked the bugs out and/or lowered the price, because this plane in good working order would absolutely kill it at the $20-40 price point. It’s fun. It looks nice. I haven’t tried Profile mode, but it hand-flies nicely, and the auto pilot seems to work fine (no worse than the ini A300 did initially), so who needs it?
It’s a great tide-me-over until the TfDi is released, and if they would just lower the price and work out the kinks, would be a great option for an MD enthusiast on a budget. My .02!
Also, it seems to have two flight plans going on during transition, as in it’s following something different than what is in the FMS.. I’ve had to go ‘direct’ a couple of times to get it back on track!
It’s bad, and it seems to have gotten worse. Wait for the TFDI MD-11
@@FatherTime1958 👍🏻 Yes sir, 100% agreed.
Are you supposed to set the altitude as a limiter and then go to vertical speed and set the rate there? When plane reaches altitude, autopilot holds it.
Yes, in vertical speed, the autopilot will give priority to the selected rate and, if it can, it will also hold the selected airspeed. The problem with vertical speed comes with the fact that if you are directed to hold an airspeed, it will only do it if it can also hold the priority of vertical speed. Ex. You want to climb to FL310 in vertical speed, and you select 2000 fpm up. The aircraft will give you the vertical rate and your airspeed will bleed off rapidly. Another example would be a descent to 6000 feet at 2000 fpm in vertical speed. The aircraft, without speed brakes, can only do about 1200 fpm down and still hold 250 knots. And, yes, the aircraft will level at the altitude in the window. Conversely, flight level change gives priority to the selected airspeed and will descend at idle power while holding that airspeed u til reaching the selected altitude. In the climb it will hold that airspeed and climb at the maximum vertical speed that it can achieve at climb power while giving priority to the airspeed, not the vertical speed.
Hi, its a really nice video about this amazing airplane. I downloaded two days ago and Im having some issues. While im doing the startup after some minutes all of the sudden the displays of the airplanes turns black, even though the APU is on... its like the airplane loses energy. Do you have any idea of whats happening?
Model: Modern?
DC 11 SKYSIMULATIONS 3.1 ....I managed to start the engines and taxi to the runway, and when I go full throttels sounds an alarm saying STABILAZER MOTION, I read and it is a configuration that it needs to be done in the FMS, but I can not fix it when I set the flaps. Can you help me also with that, please? thank you!@@FatherTime1958
$70 ******* Dollars? This sort of scumbagery boils my ****. Right up there with Captain Sim for the worst that the flight sim community can offer. I adore the MD-11 as a Freighter so please TFDi Designs, I know you won't let us down.
Well said!
Gotta say I enjoyed the Captain Sim 707 for FS9 back in the days.. but ever since, I never touched anything from them. Currently mainly flying SF34 and MD11 in XP11
@@Wolfhound_81 I used the CaptainSim 757 in P3D almost exclusively and absolutely loved it. Yes it had issues but it was a baller. Hence my huge disappointment with CS's new sales model. As like you, I wouldn't touch them with yours now.
one questions can i use the world map routes planning for this aircraft too and can i fast travel while flying like with the vanilla airplanes too?
PMDG has a built-in accelerator and a pause-at-top-of-descent feature, so yes!
From what I see on the ground it rolls very badly and the rotation and the climb seems unstable.
Not very good for me
Yup, it’s not great, but it is a great training aid to get up to speed on the cockpit in anticipation of the TFDI MD-11. That aircraft is arriving this fall.
Have you flown the Rotate MD11 on Xplane 12 / 11 ? If you have…how does it compare?
Thank you for your question Antonio. No, I am so new to the “sim-world” that I have only operated in the MSFS world.
Hi I have not used this airplane at all but I want to use a md11 on msfs but what’s holding me back is the physics by a chance they have improved because I have seen videos where they do 5 barrel rolls in 5 seconds like the physics of the Cessna citation is this still the case?
The Sky Simulations MD-11 is not good. The TFDI MD-11 will be available soon, and it will be outstanding.
@@FatherTime1958 alright thanks 👍
I’m a beginner with this game and I got this plane and it is very hard to handle
Yes, and it has gotten worse.
like the real one...
Hi, I'm not a pilot, first of all, only of the armchair variety that is! I've been away from Flight Simulator for a while, but still use FSX, old computer which won't run MSFS etc..............However my favourite most used commercial jet has always been the PMDG MD-11 long since discontinued by them............The cockpit textures were a bit dated but the systems and displays were great, and apparently very accurate. Have you ever come across this version of the MD-11 in the past? I thought your tip on keeping the speed tape on the centre line to line up with was great, I've not heard that one before. I really enjoyed watching the video, it's obvious listening to your commentry that your an experienced pilot, so thank you for sharing. Going to see what else you have done now, thanks alot and all the best Dave.
Hi Dave. Evidently, TFDi is in the final stages of a “study” level MD-11. I tried to be on their Beta team, but I was too late. Looking at a summer release. PMDG is in the later stages of a 777 “study” level product. I can’t wait. Thank you for your post. Please feel free to comment any time.
Oh, I forgot to add that I have not come across the the PMDG MD-11. I am very new to the sim world.
@@FatherTime1958 Thanks for the reply Father Time. PMDG MD-11 was so far back I bought it on a disc! I have alot of their stuff for FSX it was always very good "study level" products. I checked their site the other day and they only do P3D and MSFS now................I must be the only one still using FSX, but it works well on my old PC, so I'll stick with it. I heard about the Tfdi MD 11, but then all the flight sim world seemed to dissolve when the new MSFS came along. I have their earlier product the B717 which is like a baby 2 engine MD11, same cockpit etc, it is very good, but not as frame rate friendly as my MD-11.
i miss the pmdg md11 so much. i still have the pmdg md11 physical manuals and looking forward to find out how they will hold against the TFDi md 11. i wonder why pmdg stopped offering the manuals for their products. maybe they were just way too expensive and the demand was not so high. still they are my favourite books in my library :)
@@littleaxe9854 I loved the real MD-11. I'm too new to the simulator world to have flown th PMDG MD-11, but I can't wait for the TMDi version. I actually tried to get into their BETA program, but it had already been fully staffed. Regarding the PMDG manuals, I do believe that it is a liability issue. You can still find them out there floating in cyber space, but PMDG seems to have met some resistance. They were probably too good, too close to the real deal.
Do you use X-Plane at all? Any thoughts on the Rotate MD11?
No, but I’ve heard that it is great. I am really looking forward to the TFDi MD-11 coming to MSFS.
Its a great one
This is worse than a free plane in XP-12. The XP-12 Rotate MD-11 auto flight acts just as it should.
True
You may very well be a dweeb. You are however, in good company. Being a dweeb is a requirement to really enjoy "flight simming", as it were. I haven't tried these new incarnations of the awesome MD11. I keep my old FSX, SP2 installation around, kept up two date of course. The PMDG MD11 is (in my estimation), is just about as "study level", as it gets.
I loved flying that airplane. I can't wait until the TFDI MD-11 arrives on MSFS!
Are you even a pilot? Why are you calling this guy a dweeb? God. What a child.
Thank you for coming to my defense, however, @stmj71 was quoting me. I called myself a “dweeb” during the video when I became so excited about flight simulation. I am still very new to the sim world (1 year) and I am loving it so much. It is so challenging and rewarding to study, learn and teach multiple aircraft, and the community is so supportive, including you. Thank you again.
@@FatherTime1958 Thanks for setting the record straight. I don't want anyone thinking I was being disrespectful. Us dweebs have to stick together!
@@srmj71 we sure do! lol
i have the plane but its does not like load all the parts but i can fly it
The Sky Simulations MD-11 has baffled me at times. For a while I was doing wheelies on takeoff. I’m afraid that I don’t remember much about it. However, I have become extremely proficient on the TFDI MD-11 as a test pilot for their Quality Assurance team. That will be a fantastic airplane when it is fully released,
@@FatherTime1958Oh, so you did get on as a test pilot for TfDi! Awesome! I’m jealous, can’t wait for that beast to be released.
@Big_Sierra I did get invited, but only after I initiated contact and followed up. Those guys have been awesome. It’s been a very transparent process due to the 1000 Collector’s edition guys. Very, very interesting process. I have a ton of respect.
This is such a bad product. TFDi MD-11 should be here in September and will be night and day. Rotate MD-11 in XP12 is also a very very good product.
Yup!
Are you a md ups pilot?
Hi Jack,
No, I'm not a UPS MD-11 pilot. I am currently on the 777. I last flew the MD-11 in 1997. I have around 2000 hours in the airframe. Thanks for asking.
the systems are realistic?
The systems are pretty good. It is not anywhere near a study level aircraft, but I would say that it is a great tool for familiarizing yourself with the cockpit prior to the TFDI MD-11 coming out this fall. That should be a tremendous upgrade!
@@FatherTime1958 ok thanks bro
worst plane on msfs
Definitely NOT the worst, but they sure have a lot of work to do.