The PMDG 737-800 lands in Microsoft Flight Simulator

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At long last, PMDG has rolled out the Boeing 737-800 for Microsoft Flight Simulator. As the most popular variant in the 737NG family, this edition of the iconic jet comes in eight variants for the sim, but prepare to pay up for it.

It’s true, PMDG is charging $69.99 USD for this new bird. This is the same price as what the -700 launched for a few months ago, but we’ll touch more on that later.

As another member of the 737NG line, the -800 features the same powerplant as its two sister ships that PMDG previously released for the sim, the -600 and -700. That said, as the second-largest variant in the family, the -800 flies just a tad bit differently than her aforementioned sisters.

The -800 climbs a bit slower and even slows down at a lower rate than the other 737NGs. So her flight parameters will take some getting used to when switching back and forth between the types.

With eight different variations included in PMDGs package, each has its own unique quirks due to different makeups. Really, there are only four variants but with specific loadouts, much like the 737-700.

There’s the standard passenger variant that features regular winglets and split scimitars. Then there’s the BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) model, with the same two layouts. Finally, there’s the BDSF and BCF freighter models, which are built a little differently than Boeing’s original. Each model features an authentic version of the appropriate cockpit and cabin interior to match.

Beyond this, the 737-800 retains other signature features, such as richly-detailed textures, an advanced suite of avionics and realistic flight behavior simulation, and more. If you’ve tried out either the 737-600 or 737-700, you should have a good idea what to expect. PMDG has yet to