MSFS 2024
PMDG 737NG for MSFS 2024 Enters Final Beta, VNAV Path Fix Inbound
By David Marlson · · 2 min read
PMDG's 737NG series for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has reached release candidate status, with a revision to VNAV path smoothing and LNAV roll anticipation. The update also introduces native MSFS 2024 flight model and CFD integration for improved low-speed handling.
PMDG has confirmed that its 737NG family for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has entered final beta, with a public release expected in the coming weeks. According to a post on the PMDG forums, the team has resolved a long-standing VNAV path smoothing anomaly that caused minor altitude deviations during idle descent segments, particularly on complex STARs into high-density airports like KLAX and KDEN.
The update also brings native MSFS 2024 flight model integration, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) enhancements that improve low-speed handling and ground effect behavior. Testers report more accurate flare characteristics and reduced pitch sensitivity during the landing phase. PMDG notes that the 737NG for MSFS 2024 will be a free upgrade for existing MSFS 2020 customers, though it will require a fresh installation due to platform differences.
Systems depth remains the hallmark: the FMC now supports RNP AR approach modes with radius-to-fix legs, and the autothrottle logic has been refined for better speed tracking during gusty conditions. The team has also addressed a hydraulic system pressurization bug that affected electric pump startup times. For simmers who fly the 737 as their primary airliner, this update is significant—it aligns the simulation more closely with real-world performance data and addresses several edge cases that have frustrated online pilots on VATSIM.
A release date has not been announced, but PMDG promises a two-week notice before launch.
Tags: PMDG, 737NG, MSFS 2024, VNAV, FMC