Please do feel free to contact me at nick@flyaoamedia.com with any questions or comments. I am targeting a career in commercial aviation and would be grateful to hear from you.

Nick Collett, UK.

Now on with the show:

There is a core belief we have here at Angle of Attack: an external model is useless without the ‘real deal’ on the inside. Unfortunately, there is a lot of eye candy out there in the FS World, but not a lot of outstanding cockpits that are not only modeled to the gills, but almost 100% functional.

Although Nick’s 737NGX Walk-Around shows the level of detail PMDG goes to with their external models, honestly, that’s not where their products TRULY shine. We know it’s awesome, but wait until you watch this video of the 737NGX Virtual Cockpit.

The depth of systems detail PMDG puts into their aircraft is truly impressive as current PMDG owners know, but this is the latest and greatest from PMDG. It’s a whole new ballgame now. As you’ll see, the cockpit, controls, visuals, systems, and everything else to accompany it has set the bar very high for future virtual airliners.

And we haven’t even got into the air yet!

In this video Nick will take you through yet another casual look at what PMDG is offering. Nothing too complex here, no real formal training like what you’ll get with our 737 Training videos, but simply initial thoughts and reactions to how the real aircraft operates.

All that said, this is a partner video to Nick’s 737NGX Walk-Around, and was specifically made at the same time to give a complete overlook of the aircraft.

Consider this Angle of Attack’s delivery inspection.

Nick also wanted to leave this disclaimer, because it is not the type of video we generally produce:

  • I made this video to show the aircraft to another member of the AOA team who is entitled to the wide beta but has had computer troubles and is not yet able to use it. It was intended to show him the aircraft so that he could get an idea of the equipment simulated. It was therefore entirely off the cuff, unscripted and not intended to be instructional in any way.
  • This video therefore does not reflect the standard of our final training product. It is rough, and my informal, off the cuff explanations may at times be inaccurate.
    Our final product is meticulously scripted and structured so as to provide the best learning experience.
  • This video was intended solely to put across my initial thoughts and a quick look at the incredible depth to which PMDG have simulated the 737NG.

We hope you enjoyed this candid look at the beautiful rendition of the 737NG’s Cockpit.

Checkout Nick’s 737NGX Walk-Around to see what’s on the outside.

Throttle On!

Angle of Attack Crew

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Discussion:

 

What did you notice that really impressed you about the PMDG 737NGX’s virtual flight deck?


  • Tysmisek

    wow

  • Tysmisek

    wow

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      It’s only been posted for 5 minutes and you’re already saying wow! Guess that’s a good sign. There’s a lot more video left, man. Keep watchin’!

  • Vortiz56

    What camera software do you use?

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      EZCA from Flight1.

    • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1604227260 John C

      How long b4 the training vids are for sale??

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000431513642 Matheus de Barros

    Going to watch it for the second time now. I really liked Nick’s thorough description of the systems. He seems to have a very wide knowledge of the 737. In Nick’s exterior view thoughts video, he also showed to know every corner of the plane. You say that those wasn’t supposed to teach anyone about the aircraft, but I imagine how would it be if they were indeed intended to be educational.

    Can’t wait to have that plane on my PC and, of course, your training package for the NGX too, which I intend to get on day one. I bought the MD-11 package a few weeks ago and loved it.

    • Anonymous

      Honestly, I think Nick’s knowledge of the NG (and classic, for that matter) is almost as impressive as the NGX. Very cool stuff.

      • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Nick Collett

        Thanks guys, I can’t tell you how much those compliments mean.

  • http://www.facebook.com/giles.hacon Giles Hacon

    What system specs is Nick running? seems to be able to run FSX very well with minimal stutter.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      Nick actually doesn’t have a crazy system. His specs are listed as: i7 920 @ 4GHz, GTX 480, 6GB Corsair 7-7-7-20, 300GB WD Velociraptor, Corsair HX850W.

      From what I’ve noticed, the big kicker here is simply the care PMDG took with their program. This thing has an incredibly reasonable framerate for the detail.

      I want to really spotlight that too. That’ll come up here in a week or so.

      • Andreas

        Hi Chris does Nick install FSX on the same HD as the OS?

        • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

          From what I understand it’s on a separate drive, which is against my recommendation. You’ll have to let him chime in though.

          • Andreas

            Why Crhris
            Do you prefer both on the sane drive?

  • Anonymous

    I’m speechless…flabborgasted..dumbfounded..overcome and overwhelmed. What more can I say!
    This is a real multi-million dollar commercial aircraft, that we can own and fly anywhere in the world, right from our computer.
    It is unbelievable how far PMDG has taken this passion.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      Yeah, it really surprised us too. It’s something I guess you literally have to see to believe!

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      Yeah, it really surprised us too. It’s something I guess you literally have to see to believe!

  • Craig

    f###k me

    nothing else to say fantastic any one got a tissue

  • Hendo Pow

    WOWOWWOW! Awesome video guys and an awesome aircraft!
    I was wondering what Nicks specs were. At least I don’t have to worry.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      i7 920 @ 4GHz, GTX 480, 6GB Corsair 7-7-7-20, 300GB WD Velociraptor, Corsair HX850W.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      i7 920 @ 4GHz, GTX 480, 6GB Corsair 7-7-7-20, 300GB WD Velociraptor, Corsair HX850W.

  • Jim Fu.

    NGX has simulator windshear?

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Nick Collett

      Mode 7 GPWS yes. Predictive Windshear no.

  • Fritz Essono

    Great vid guys.

    A little detail to check with PMDG devs… Posteed on their forum also.
    It’s about the Fuel Crossfeed Selector.
    In the 73 Classics the selector rotates clockwise to open, and then counter-clockwise to close…
    I doubt this have changed with the NGs. But maybe I’m wrong…

  • 737NGX_future_owner

    I really love the real world imperfections PMDG made in the cockpit, such as the fingerprints on the displays. I can’t wait for this one to come out!

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      A lot of amazing little touches there! Very cool.

  • Fle005

    Yeah, well, come on, its time publish this airtcraft, its ready enough!

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      No it’s not. There is still some work to do. You’ll be happy when you get a complete, non-buggy aircraft.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      No it’s not. There is still some work to do. You’ll be happy when you get a complete, non-buggy aircraft.

  • Prakhar

    amazing

  • Joel

    What joystick or flight controls does Nick use?

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      Nick uses the CH Products Yoke and Pedals, with the Saitek Throttles. I use all Saitek, and don’t know why anyone else wouldn’t. To each his own, I suppose!

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      Nick uses the CH Products Yoke and Pedals, with the Saitek Throttles. I use all Saitek, and don’t know why anyone else wouldn’t. To each his own, I suppose!

  • Darren in Plymouth UK

    Excellent video of the virtual cockpit, ive purchased a number of 737 products from various companies and there are none that come anywhere near the quality and realism of this one, this plane will definately be the closest thing to actually flying the real plane and I look forward even more to purchasing it upon release!

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      It’s quite incredible, right? I felt like a broken record when I kept telling people this. It’s nice that everyone is starting to see that. I guess all it really took is showing the product intimately that did it.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      It’s quite incredible, right? I felt like a broken record when I kept telling people this. It’s nice that everyone is starting to see that. I guess all it really took is showing the product intimately that did it.

  • WillG

    Oh man, that’s freaking unbelievable! Thanks for the upload Nick, Chris and AOA!

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      You’re very much welcome, sir!

  • Bjorn-Martin

    Wow!! Amazing! I noticed the option “Cabin Layout” in the CDU, is there a Virtual Cabin in it? Or is it just changing the weight/payload stuff?
    Thanks for uploading this amazing video! =D

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      The virtual cabin is shown in the walk around. I’m sure this selection also has to do with weights as well, among other factors.

  • angels10

    aboslutly fantastic! My jaw was on my keyboard the whole video. PMDG have created something thats just pure art.

  • Anonymous

    That was awesome you guys.. Nick, nice work.. Looking forward to this one..

  • Cooli96

    can you please post it on you tube too? i watched 30 minutes of the cockpit abort watching and want to continue soon but i have to load all the 30 minutes wich i have seen before -.- annoying. but nice video and work of pmdg :D

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      Hey there,
      Sorry, no Youtube. They only allow 15 minute videos. If you select off the HD, you can get back to your spot much quicker.

  • Anonymous

    I also want to give mention here to Nick. What a great person to have on the AoA team!
    The knowledge of the 737NG that he displays here on this video, really gets me excited about what is coming up for the AoA 737NGX program.
    All of the AoA programs have been excellent in all aspects, but I recognize that Chris Palmer has always been obsessed with finding ways to make them even better.
    It is obvious that finding Nick, and recognizing his talent, was a result of that ever present obsession.
    I have to say that as amazing as this PMDG 737NGX is, and as much as I’m looking forward to owning it, I am looking forward equally as much to the new AoA 737NGX production that will accompany it.
    Never before, has a simulation for home PC reflected this kind of reality. Never before has such a complete instructional program been offered for a home PC simulation.
    This is history in the making.
    It will certainly be the sweet icing on the cake, and a real foundation to the extreme PMDG 737NGX experience, to be able to know the systems, routines and proceedures, to flying this bird in a similar manner as the professionals.
    The only limitation will be my humble and limited ability to absorb it all.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      Hey Bob,
      Very kind words indeed, and very much appreciate by our whole team. Nick is a true asset. He shows his true colors time and time again, and we recognize his talent.

      We’re very excited about our products to come for this aircraft. We think we’re doing something quite special in not only teaching the aircraft in the way we’ve become known for, but also reacting to community feedback and giving you guys the level of detail you desire.

      That means quite an extensive list of things to do, but it also means the best training we’ll produce to date. We’re excited as well!

      • Anonymous

        Throttle on, my friend.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Nick Collett

      Thanks, that really means a lot! I see real potential for career progression here, so rest assured that I’m putting my all into it and won’t accept anything less.

      • Anonymous

        It looks to me like Chris is putting together the “A” Team for AoA.
        These videos have been spectacular. The casual naration is perfect for this type of intro to the NGX. It is like you are taking us up for a flight and just casually talking about the cockpit and your impressions.
        Thank you all so much.

      • Anonymous

        It looks to me like Chris is putting together the “A” Team for AoA.
        These videos have been spectacular. The casual naration is perfect for this type of intro to the NGX. It is like you are taking us up for a flight and just casually talking about the cockpit and your impressions.
        Thank you all so much.

  • Raymond Kingsley

    Nick doesn’t have to make any apologies for the video(s): they are fantastic and clearly show the amazing standard and overall quality of this PMDG plane.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      Amen to that. It’s not such an apology as it is a disclaimer that our actual products are produced to a much higher level. That’s all he was getting at.

  • Ventas

    Hi, can you make or show a little tutorial of how you use the Ezdok camera??

    Regards

    Gonzalo

  • Ventas

    Hi, can you make or show a little tutorial of how you use the Ezdok camera??

    Regards

    Gonzalo

  • Ventas

    Hi, can you make or show a little tutorial of how you use the Ezdok camera??

    Regards

    Gonzalo

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      We’ll get around to this some day when we aren’t so busy trying to simply produce our product. We’ve had a lot of requests for it.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      We’ll get around to this some day when we aren’t so busy trying to simply produce our product. We’ve had a lot of requests for it.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      We’ll get around to this some day when we aren’t so busy trying to simply produce our product. We’ve had a lot of requests for it.

      • Ventas

        but do you use a joystick to move the point of view of the camera?

        • http://www.flyaoamedia.com/ Chris Palmer

          No. I believe it’s being done with the mouse and keyboard only. This is the easiest way to do it, at least for me. Nick may have a different method.

        • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Nick Collett

          Nope, mouse and keyboard.

  • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

    Totally agreed. Couldn’t say it any better.

  • JustGuest

    Too late, I have one already which is very similar and I’m happy with that I have got. I think the price going to be more impressive than this cockpit. Have Fun PMDG.

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com/ Chris Palmer

      Hey JustGuest, nice little troll post there buddy. ;)

  • WestAir

    Mind-numbingly amazing video. It’s like its own simulator, and your commentary makes it that much better. Out of curiosity, do you guys have a 737-700 version as well as the -800?

  • Cuddly1956

    Just awesome – Wonder if Boeing will use it as a selling aid to customers, I’m sold already lol. Truly awsome.

  • Yaqoob Maricar

    realley it’s amazing video, I’ve never seen such this.
    thank you very much, keep going. God bless you.

  • Bast

    ‘I think that’s the taxi light, WHOOPS, no that’s the windscreen wiper. LOL

    Amazing, watched the full length of it, pure epicness!

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      I had a good giggle at that too.

      • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Nick Collett

        Yup, the clickspot overlapped a bit!

  • Craigdz

    Holly Shit I have 2500 hrs on the 737-ng and I am lost for words this is going to be a massive help come recurrency sim time. Awsome job guys I cant wait

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1604227260 John C

    It looked like you were in a real 737 the cockpit textures are remarkable.
    this aircraft by far will set the standard for other developers. after this is released ill never fly anything else, Fantastic video Nick excellent job describing everything i cant wait for the training vids

  • Alan Arnold77

    fantastic just what i want in a simulation makes me wonder how do you improve on that? and will it slow fsx down any further

  • http://twitter.com/verysorelimbs Mr B

    Great stuff. It’s very refreshing to hear someone talking about this stuff who obviously has a great knowledge of the aircraft and talking about it without sounding boastful. I will be buying the training and looking forward to it.

    • http://twitter.com/verysorelimbs Mr B

      I wasn’t implying that anyone from Angle Of Attack was boastful before in any way.

  • Liad_gal

    Hello Sir : What is the walk software that you using ? you walk very smoothly and beautiful !

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      EZCA from Flight1.

  • angels10

    seeing as how PMDG are doing a darn good job with ANP and RNP navigation, can you do a tutorial that deals with this subject? I know theres alot of people out there including me who have only a basic grasp on the idea.
    Thanks

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      It will for sure be in our product, and often. Not sure how in depth we’ll go publicly that way, but we may show a few things.

      • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Nick Collett

        Expect a clear explanation of ANP/RNP, yes. We will be shooting at least one RNAV approach.

  • Charles Stehr

    Great video! Looking for more updates. Thanks to all you who made the video, plus PMDG for a great product.

  • Charles Stehr

    Great video! Looking for more updates. Thanks to all you who made the video, plus PMDG for a great product.

  • Charles Stehr

    Great video! Looking for more updates. Thanks to all you who made the video, plus PMDG for a great product.

  • Fmdekker

    Does PMDG give with the 737NGX, in connection with the Angle of Attack training, a job guarantee?
    Frans / IVAO SPP AFR074

  • Fmdekker

    Does PMDG give with the 737NGX, in connection with the Angle of Attack training, a job guarantee?
    Frans / IVAO SPP AFR074

  • Fmdekker

    Does PMDG give with the 737NGX, in connection with the Angle of Attack training, a job guarantee?
    Frans / IVAO SPP AFR074

  • Romeo

    Hello Chris how are you? Well i’m very impressed with the video and looking forward to the new release of the 737NGX early next month that is when it’s completed.Chris i would like to ask you a question if i may? I see he was looking around the COCKPIT so easily just wondering i don’t think he was using a “HAT SWITCH” was he…..Could you please tell me what he was using or did he have something on his head so he could look around the COCKPIT…Looking forward in your reply because i really want one of those Thanking you regards Romeo…

  • http://twitter.com/verysorelimbs Mr B

    Another very interesting video many thanks for taking the time to do it and sharing with us. It is much appreciated.

    Will the training for this be on just one DVD?

  • http://twitter.com/verysorelimbs Mr B

    Another very interesting video many thanks for taking the time to do it and sharing with us. It is much appreciated.

    Will the training for this be on just one DVD?

  • Eric

    Hi Chris,
    Amazing video. Looking forward to your first lessons.
    Can you tell us already what parts of the training come first. Procedures? like the MD11 or totally different

    Regards,
    Eric

  • 2spike

    Hi all been siming since 1998 and i must say this is as Real As IT Gets, speechless!

  • 2spike

    Hi all been siming since 1998 and i must say this is as Real As IT Gets, speechless!

  • steve cummings

    Hi Nick/Chris
    Am new on here, just loving what you are doing, fascinating. Have a quick question. I really find it hard to find the time to go through written tutorials. Would your training vids speed up the process at all (I can see it may be a quicker way to learn) and also how can you switch from watching the vids to trying it in the real sim, coz if you watch the whole vid you will have forgotten stuff at the start! Is it possible to run the vid in a window and pause it while you switch to the sim? Sorry if this has been posted before,
    Regards
    Steve

    • http://www.flyaoamedia.com Chris Palmer

      Steve,
      It’s for this reason I founded AOA over 5 years ago! I was fed up with all the manuals that told you nothing, and the non-experienced flight simmers that didn’t know what they were talking about. I wanted answers, and I wanted those answers to be visual. So yes, it absolutely speeds up the process but it also makes the process entertaining, complete, and fulfilling.

      A way to ‘follow along’ is to play the video say on an iPad or another device along side the sim. Technically you could have the sim and a video in windowed mode, but it’s best to get the sim full screen and have our videos on another device or TV.

      Hope that answers some questions! Sounds like you came to the right place ;) Sign up for Aviator90 (it’s free) and see what it’s all about.

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