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| Company type | Software Developer |
|---|---|
| Industry | Flight Simulator Software |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Alexandria, VA |
Key people | Captain Robert S. Randazzo (founder) |
Number of employees | 8 |
| Website | http://www.precisionmanuals.com |
Precision Manuals Development Group (often abbreviated as PMDG) is a commercial add-on aircraft developer for the Microsoft Flight Simulator series.[1] The company was founded by airline pilot Robert Randazzo, who stated that his ultimate goal was to develop the software to the point where it could be used by airlines and manufacturers to supplement pilot training.[2] The company is based out of Virginia but has several employees in countries such Belgium, South Africa, and Canada.[2] It has nine employees as of 2009, with a collection of beta testers which include multiple aviation professionals.[3]
PMDG's software has received praise for its realism.[2][4]
Company background
The company began by producing detailed flight manuals, hence its name. However, the company soon moved on to developing add-on aircraft after creating only two manuals for the Microsoft Flight Simulator 747 and 757. The first aircraft development was a package of the Boeing 757 and Boeing 767 for the Fly! simulator, which could be played on Macintosh or PC. As of 2013, all Aircraft in development will only be for Microsoft Flight Simulator X as the FS9 platform is discontinued.
With employees and contractors working around the world, PMDG is headquartered in Northern Nevada, approximately 15 nm north of Reno-Tahoe International Airport. On June 4, 2012, PMDG announced that they would move back to Virginia, where the company was founded, during mid-June. In mid June, PMDG's HQ will be moving from Nevada back to Virginia, where the company was founded 15 years ago. This move will take about three weeks to complete, but you should notice no disruption at all, as our infrastructure is unaffected by the move. Our long term plan is to bring more of PMDG's development resources under one roof over the next few years, and this should help us continue moving toward our objective on improving development timelines.
FS2004 Products
On 21 January 2010 PMDG announced that they would no longer be producing payware aircraft for the FS9 platform because "the market for FS2004 customers is shrinking at an astonishing rate."
However, after a long debate, the development of the FS2004 version of the PMDG 737 NG has been permanently halted.
Aircraft
PMDG has created nine aircraft for Flight Simulator 2004 and seven aircraft for Flight Simulator X, two of which are extensions of the 747-400X. The PMDG Boeing 737 NGX is for Flight Simulator X only and is currently available in 737-800/900 winglet/non-winglet models only. The 737-600/700 models are an expansion to the base package and are available as an optional add on.
| Flight Simulator 2004 | Release Date | Flight Simulator X | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 737-600 | 747-400X | ||
| 737-700 | MD-11 | ||
| 737-800 | 747-8i/F (Extension) | ||
| 737-900 | JS4100 | ||
| Beechcraft 1900C | 747 LCF (Extension) | ||
| Beechcraft 1900D | Boeing 737-800/900 NGX | August 04, 2011 | |
| 747-400 | Boeing 737-600/700 NGX(Extension) | October 29, 2011 | |
| 747-400F | Boeing 777-200LR/F | September, 2013 | |
| MD-11 |
In development
As of September 2012, the company has announced that it is developing four new aircraft for Flight Simulator X. :
| Aircraft | Estimated Release Dates | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas DC-6 | X | FSX Only |
| Boeing 747X 2.0 | X | FSX Only |
| Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental 2.0 | X | FSX Only |
| DeHavilland Canada DHC-8 | Development halted | FSX Only |
References
- ^ "PMDG 737NGX (review)". PC Pilot. November / December 2011 - Issue 76. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c Ostrower, Jon (August 30, 2013). "Almost as Cool as the New Boeing 777: The New Flight Simulator". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
- ^ "PMDG Company Profile". 2007.
- ^ "PMDG: 747-400 Queen of the Skies (review)". PC Pilot. November/ December 2005 - Issue 37. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
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