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Update of the Goflight Interface tool for PMDG B747-400 and B747-8 ?

HermannHermann
in GoFlight Interface Tool - Technical Support
With the new update of the PMDG B747-400 and B747-8, the Goflight EFIS and MCP need some update, some functions are different in EFIS and the numbers are not shown in the MCP anymore. Can we expect an update anytime soon?

Thanks for your help,
Brgds, Hermann

Answers

  • admin_ppsadmin_pps
    Answer ✓
    Hi Hermann,

    Thanks for letting me know about this as I don't have the update as yet.

    I will get GIT updated to support this aircraft, hopefully during the weekend.

    Best wishes
    Steve
  • HermannHermann
    Thanks a lot for your quick answer, i am looking forward to your update. I do not know if this can be solved easily, but the function of the Range knob on the Goflight EFIS is now different than the function in the PMDG B747-400 and B747-8 (zoom function).
  • thibodbathibodba
    For the first time I decided to give it a shot. All the displays seem to function on my MCP (P3Dv4). The only function that is not correct is the Range knob on the EFIS. Everything else on both the MCP and EFIS work correctly for me.
  • HermannHermann
    On my Goflight MCP the lights are not working since the update for the B747-400 and B747-8. The complete Goflight MCP stays dark if i use one of these two A/C’s. Everything works fine with the PMDG B777 and the B737 (no update from PMDG so far). What could be the problem then?, i have even re-installed the Interface software, but no change.
    I have also contacted the PMDG Support, they say it has something to do with the interface software because PMDG has done some changes to the SDK for the B747-400 and the B747-8.

    Brgds, Hermann
  • HermannHermann
    Maybe if this helps to identify the problem, all the zeros on the goflight MCP PRO are shown as long as the PMDG B747-400 and B747-8 are loading, short bevor the view changes to the cockpit view, the MCP goes dark, the buttons are working correctly (except for the range button on the Efis), this only happens with these two A/C‘s.

    Brgds, Hermann
  • admin_ppsadmin_pps
    Answer ✓
    Hi Hermann,

    I'm little delayed on producing the update as I've been unwell. The SDK has changed so GIT will not work properly until a produce code that supports the new SDK layout.

    Best wishes
    Steve
  • HermannHermann
    Hi Steve,
    Get well first, the main thing is that the problem is identified, i was not sure if maybe i did something wrong.
    All the best,

    Hermann
  • frantzyfrantzy
    Get well soon, Steve
  • HermannHermann
    Hi Steve,
    I hope you feel better again, thanks for the update !!
    Just a thought, because of its technical limitation the range button on the EFIS cannot be used on the PMDG 747-8, would it be possible to use the course button on the MCPPRO to zoom in and while in B747-8 configuration?, the course button is anyway not needed in the B747 and B777, only for the B737. As soon as the interface detects that you are using the B737, it could switch back to normal operation of the course button. What do you think?

    Brgds, Hermann
  • frantzyfrantzy
    Hi again guys - I’m confused about the resolution to this issue (EFIS range knob). is it:

    - fixed?
    - awaiting a change by Pollypot?
    - awaiting an action by PMDG?

    if we’re waiting on PMDG, do they know that?

    thanks,
    Mike Frantz
  • admin_ppsadmin_pps
    Mike,

    The EFIS range knob is still an issue because its no longer a Selector type, although the MCP PRO etc should work fine.

    Best wishes
    Steve
  • frantzyfrantzy
    edited October 2018
    Thank you for clarifying, Steve. I went and logged a support ticket with PMDG to be sure they’re aware.

    edit - here’s their reply:

    Michael,

    All the information are in our SDK. If he believes that there is an omission from the SDK he must open a ticket in order for the development team to check.

    Chris Makris
  • dkeysjrdkeysjr
    I'm getting this message when I try loading up the Go Flight Interface Tool when using the PMDG 747-8. Anyone have suggestions on how to resolve this?

  • admin_ppsadmin_pps
    Hi,

    It means that one of your GF46's has gone off-line or been disconnected. The warning exists because you may loose config information for the missing GF46 if any exists. If you haven't configured the GF46 for the 747, you can safely click OK.

    Best wishes
    Steve
  • dkeysjrdkeysjr
    I don't have a GF46. I clicked "OK" and the Go Flight Pro is only showing all dashes and doesn't actually control anything. It works fine with my PMDG 747-400 and other products.
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