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B737 Classic Project Announcement

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Posted 21 August 2010 - 02:54 PM

Hi all,

I'm VERY happy to get the honor of announcing this project which I know many have been waiting for

(In-sim shot, not a render)

A new team called IXEG - International X-Plane Engineering Group has been formed to make this
wonderful classic aircraft.
The team is handpicked for the job, and, as the name indicates consists of mainly engineers which also
have very long experience with X-Plane. In addition we have an in-type captain as consultant.

I'm sure the Boeing 737 Classic needs no further introductions since most of you probably have
been in one. To be a bit more precise, it will be the B737-300.

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It will have it all, FMC, full plugin driven systems, and the most accurate flightmodel ever made for any heavy in X-Plane.
Visually it will be state of the art, so will also the 3D panel with manipulators and whatever v10 might contain of new features.

The answer to the question most of you probably are thinking of right now ...
ETA is Christmas 2011

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Posted 21 August 2010 - 03:03 PM

Awesome previews ! Looks really great ! :thumbsup:

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Posted 21 August 2010 - 03:37 PM

Yay! It looks wonderful! I can't wait! Posted Image

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Posted 21 August 2010 - 05:44 PM

OMG! That's an outstanding model!!! I'm just so happened to be working on the same thing, but this is just awesome!!!

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Posted 21 August 2010 - 06:14 PM

Very exciting news! I'll follow this project for sure...

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Posted 21 August 2010 - 06:28 PM

Wow those screens are amazing!! Will it be freeware?

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Posted 21 August 2010 - 06:52 PM

i think so, considering

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Posted 22 August 2010 - 05:37 AM

Just to clarify;

This project is not by XPFW although we are supporting it in any way we can.
XPFW has always had the policy of pushing the limits and support projects
that we find are of value to the community. This is definitely one of them!

This project is by;
IXEG - International X-Plane Engineering Group

Unfortunately, in a small community like X-Plane, at the moment it is not
possible to make such a project of this magnitude as freeware. Just too many
professionals involved.

So yes, it will be payware.

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Posted 22 August 2010 - 06:28 AM

Wonderful news Morten, thanks for sharing

The 737-300 is such a ubiquitous, classic bird that stirs warm memories. VERY much looking forward to this one.

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Posted 22 August 2010 - 07:16 AM

I was thinking about some one starting a Boeing 37 Classic project last night Posted Image

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Posted 22 August 2010 - 07:49 AM

six7, on 22 August 2010 - 06:28 AM, said:

The 737-300 is such a ubiquitous, classic bird that stirs warm memories. VERY much looking forward to this one.

Agreed. I have so many fond memories of flying on these as a kid and visiting the cockpit. Definitely adding this to my X-Plane payware to-purchase list Posted Image

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Posted 22 August 2010 - 11:19 AM

What do you mean a 737 "classic"? What does mean" classic"?
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Posted 22 August 2010 - 02:13 PM

bert78, on 22 August 2010 - 11:19 AM, said:

What do you mean a 737 "classic"? What does mean" classic"?
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The second generation of 737's. Namely the 733, 734, and 735.

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Posted 23 August 2010 - 02:13 AM

Smells like a 'CHOCOLATE CAKE' !

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Posted 23 August 2010 - 02:34 AM

HOLY SH

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That looks fantastic to say the least! Will you be releasing betas or previews along the way? Somehow I can't contain myself from flying it :dribble:

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 08:02 AM

Ok, a few more preview shots.

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All panel and gauge moving parts will be represented by modelled and animated object
geometry and, naturally, be manipulated to match all functionality of the gauges found in the real 737-300.

Example;
One should not only be able to take basic actions like setting barometric pressure but also, for instance,
move the white airspeed bugs on the ASI and switch the target airspeed bug (amber one) between manual and auto mode.

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Since X-Plane 10 will most likely offer new and more potent ways of lighting geometry in the sim,
it's too early to show exactly what panel lighting in the IXEG 737 Classic will look like.
This pic is a prototype showing one possible approach to night lighting.
The light effects in this pic are "baked" into the object texture and no rendering tricks have been used.

We'll upload more previews soon - so stay tuned

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Posted 25 August 2010 - 11:19 AM

Yes make me jealous. Oh boy!

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Posted 26 August 2010 - 02:34 AM

This looks awsome!

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Posted 26 August 2010 - 06:03 PM

I'll definitely be building a new computer in time for the release. Posted Image

That's gonna be one awesome plane.

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Posted 28 August 2010 - 04:38 AM

it's awesome!!

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#3 B.B.

#4 jerryng

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#8 Morten

#9 six7

#10 samen

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