Boeing 777-300ER

The FlightFactor 777-300ER v2 Ultimate delivers Boeing’s flagship long-haul twinjet to X-Plane 12 with the same obsessive mechanical depth as its shorter sibling, but with the distinct presence, massive power, and handling challenges unique to the stretched airframe. At nearly 242 feet from nose to tail, the -300ER demands respect on both the ground and in the air. FlightFactor models the signature features of the real aircraft, including the semi-levered landing gear (designed to aid takeoff rotation), the physical tail skid, and the monumental General Electric GE90-115B engines—recreated here with custom spool behavior and an unmistakable, guttural acoustic growl.

Flying the stretched 777 requires adjusted technique. The extra fuselage length behind the wings adds significant pitch inertia, and pilots must stay vigilant against tail strikes during both rotation and flare. On the taxiways, the extended wheelbase means taking corners wider and actively relying on the nose and gear camera views integrated into the cockpit displays to prevent taxiway excursions. Once airborne, the aircraft rewards you with exceptionally stable, authoritative cruise handling and the true transcontinental range simmers expect for 12-to-16-hour long-haul schedules.

Under the surface, the package shares the complete systems architecture of the FlightFactor v2 generation. Virtual flight crews will find hundreds of working circuit breakers, an interactive electronic checklist that automatically tracks cockpit steps, and persistent airframe wear that penalizes rough engine starts or poor cooling. While the learning curve remains steep—particularly when navigating the packed Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) tablet—the 777-300ER v2 stands out as the ultimate heavyweight workhorse for simmers who want to master real-world airline operations down to the last switch.