737 Pilot In Command Evolution Publisher: WilcoReview Author:Meng Yu Suggested Price:$44.95ForewordThis model is part of a largerpackage, known as the 737 Pilot in Command Evolution Deluxe. I willbe focusing on the 737-300 in this review, the model with winglets.However, just to be clear, there are three variants of the 737represented in this package (the -300, -400 and -500). I did haveproblems with the download though. The first time I trieddownloading, I only got slow, 14 kb/s, download speed. I tried a fewhours later, to get a decent download speed. I'm not sure what causedthis, but it just may be something to look out for.Background InformationThe Boeing 737 is a short- to medium-range twin-engine narrow-bodyjet airliner. Originally developed as a shorter, lower-costtwin-engine airliner derived from Boeing's 707 and 727, the 737 hasdeveloped into a family of nine passenger models with a capacity of85 to 215 passengers.The 737 is Boeing's only narrow-body airliner in production, withthe -600, -700, -800, and -900ER variants currently being built.
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ManufacturerBoeingEnginesCFM International CFM563B1 turbofansorCFM563B2 turbofansFuselage Length109.6 feet (33.4m)Max Speed491 ktCruising Speed429 ktMTOW124,500 lb (56,740 kg)Range1815 nmThe 737-300 is the first of the three member second generationCFM56 powered 737 family, which also comprises the stretched 737-400and shortened 737-500. The success of the second generation Boeing737 family pushed sales of the mark to over 3000, a record for acommercial jetliner.Boeing announced it was developing the 737-300 in March 1981. Thisnew variant started off as a simple stretch over the 737-200 butBoeing decided to adopt the CFM International CFM56 high bypassturbofan (jointly developed by General Electric and SNECMA) to reducefuel consumption and comply with the then proposed InternationalCivil Aviation Organisation Stage 3 noise limits. (Adapted fromAirliners.net) First ImpressionsThe aircraft seemed average on first glance. The visuals were OK,although the engine fan textures need a little bit of work. Thesound set was just amazing, although the 'first officer's voice canget annoying at times.
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I did have impressions on the originalPilot in Command, but this one seemed better than the last. Also,with a note on frame rates, the aircraft kills more frames thannormal if you leave the simulator running while you do other things,and the only way to solve that is to restart the flight simulatorentirely. This is an extremely annoying aspect of the product.This package does indeed have improved visuals, models andtextures. To gain a deeper look into the aircraft, let's jump intothe review!
Exterior ModelFor starters, I would like to talk about just the basic appearanceof the exterior model, but first, here are some screen shots:This exterior seems realistic enough, as seen from the screenshots. I do think that the engine, when spinning, adopts the sametexture as the old Pilot in Command. The textures are very blurrywhen the engine is on, suggesting the use of low resolution textures,making this yet another setback for this particular add on. Otherthan that, other details seem to be all right. The model is indeedrather high quality, and many details have also been modelled.Varying from the basic windows, to slightly complicated antennas, theguys at Feelthere have done them all. The model does resemble thereal appearance of the 737-300 with winglets, as seen from picturesof real 733s.
Although I cannot include the pictures here in thereview due to copyright reasons, I'll give you some links to checkout some pictures. I also included more screen shots of the virtualmodel.
I'm running windows vista home 32 bit on a 2008 Acer Aspire M5100 with a dual core AMD 2.3 GHz processor, 4 GB of RAM, and an ATI Radeon 4850. My frame rates with this aircraft definitely drop compared to default, but very rarely under 15 fps. I do try to stay out of the seattle area though, mostly fly in Alaska with the occasional trip south. I think something more difficult would just be too much for me. This has been my favorite jetliner that I've tried, although I'll admit, I haven't tried many.
Once I learned the FMC, it's been a joy to fly and I've been racking up the flights for the first time with Alaska Virtual Airlines. The Wilco 737PIC Evo isn't overpriced if you didn't have the original Wilco 737PIC.
It is a shame though that Wilco don't offer a cheaper price for existing 737PIC owners (as they did with the Airbus Evo). Especially as so much of the systems modelling, plus the entire FMC and flight model, are identical. The 737 Evo is basically a VC and external model makeover. That said it is worth having if you fly exclusively from the VC, something not possible with the original version.
The AIR file of the original 737PIC is hard to improve on too, so probably good they didn't try and update it.I don't find it a frame rate hog at all, any more than any other decent addon. I've always liked the old 737PIC and the Evo version is a definite improvement. There are problems, not mention in the review, of key controls not working any more (the traffic button on the EFIS control panel for example).
You can't work this from the panel (unlike in the original 737PIC). However you can assign it to a hotkey. Similarly the MCP inputs are very slow to use in the VC. You either have to switch to 2D to get faster slews or assign fast up/down controls to the keyboard.The upgrade I particularly like in the 737 Evo is the addition of round dial engine indicators as an option in 2D and VC. Many operators had those installed rather than the later electronic indicators, so it's nice to have the option to use them. I'm running windows vista home 32 bit on a 2008 Acer Aspire M5100 with a dual core AMD 2.3 GHz processor, 4 GB of RAM, and an ATI Radeon 4850.
My frame rates with this aircraft definitely drop compared to default, but very rarely under 15 fps. I do try to stay out of the seattle area though, mostly fly in Alaska with the occasional trip south. I think something more difficult would just be too much for me. This has been my favorite jetliner that I've tried, although I'll admit, I haven't tried many. Once I learned the FMC, it's been a joy to fly and I've been racking up the flights for the first time with Alaska Virtual Airlines.Interesting in formation. My G4 does usually ur the add on at about 17 FPS, alrhough is comes down to 13 occasionally. The Wilco 737PIC Evo isn't overpriced if you didn't have the original Wilco 737PIC.
It is a shame though that Wilco don't offer a cheaper price for existing 737PIC owners (as they did with the Airbus Evo). Especially as so much of the systems modelling, plus the entire FMC and flight model, are identical. The 737 Evo is basically a VC and external model makeover. That said it is worth having if you fly exclusively from the VC, something not possible with the original version. The AIR file of the original 737PIC is hard to improve on too, so probably good they didn't try and update it.I don't find it a frame rate hog at all, any more than any other decent addon. I've always liked the old 737PIC and the Evo version is a definite improvement.
There are problems, not mention in the review, of key controls not working any more (the traffic button on the EFIS control panel for example). You can't work this from the panel (unlike in the original 737PIC). However you can assign it to a hotkey. Similarly the MCP inputs are very slow to use in the VC.
You either have to switch to 2D to get faster slews or assign fast up/down controls to the keyboard.The upgrade I particularly like in the 737 Evo is the addition of round dial engine indicators as an option in 2D and VC. Many operators had those installed rather than the later electronic indicators, so it's nice to have the option to use them.Well, I was not a big fan of the original PIC, and I'm mot sure if that inpoves forthright evolution. Somehow, the model just seems un-real to me. Well thanks for mentioning the problems in the VC, as I have not noticed them when testing this product out. Anyway, thanks for reading and sharing!
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Well, I was not a big fan of the original PIC, and I'm mot sure if that inpoves forthright evolution. Somehow, the model just seems un-real to me. Well thanks for mentioning the problems in the VC, as I have not noticed them when testing this product out. Anyway, thanks for reading and sharing!Here's my 2 cents worth regarding the 737PIC flight model. Someone on the PMDG support forum said they didn't think the NGX responded correctly to initial flap extension: pitch and speed changes didn't seem right. I happen to have some 737 flight test data so decided to check this out.
The NGX didn't respond much like the aircraft dynamically. Steady state trim is OK, it's how it behaves when the flaps move that is the issue. I tried the same test with the 737PIC and it was surprisingly good. Not perfect but very representative. It may have been a fluke result, but in that condition (free response to flap extension from 0 to 15) the 737PIC is very like the real aircraft. So the flight model is actually pretty good allowing for the limitations of FSX. The flight model is unchanged in the Evo version, as can be seen from the.air file dates.
Here's my 2 cents worth regarding the 737PIC flight model. Someone on the PMDG support forum said they didn't think the NGX responded correctly to initial flap extension: pitch and speed changes didn't seem right. I happen to have some 737 flight test data so decided to check this out.
The NGX didn't respond much like the aircraft dynamically. Steady state trim is OK, it's how it behaves when the flaps move that is the issue. I tried the same test with the 737PIC and it was surprisingly good. Not perfect but very representative. It may have been a fluke result, but in that condition (free response to flap extension from 0 to 15) the 737PIC is very like the real aircraft. So the flight model is actually pretty good allowing for the limitations of FSX.
The flight model is unchanged in the Evo version, as can be seen from the.air file dates.Anyway, interesting information, and thank you for your participation. I hope to see your comment again soon!
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