You can close the cockpit door
i had the door open so you could see the upper level virtual cabin (only part of the cabin rendered) and initially I was distraught that there was no wingview, HOWEVER this is one of them birds I will be hard pressed to leave the cockpit in. it looks MAZING plus there are a bunch of little addon eyecandy in it. you woulbe be surprised when moving your mouse around it, how much you can move or click.
As for the shades, yes they all move. Also has wipers, and the cockpit night lighting looks fantastic!!!
I printed all 386 pages of the manual today so Im going to be reading for a few days and playing around with it. BUT I have read a few complaints about the plane regarding various things on various forums, and I have to say those that complained obviously didnt read the manual. Sure Im sure there are som bugs...something this detailed there has to be, and knowiong PMDG they will work them out. This is in my opinion, as someone who has never flown a plane as a pilot, and for a hobbyist that wants an immersion level, is a must have. Even at its price.
Granted Im sure the "real pilots" out there are expecting a 200 million dollar jet for $55 but *shrug* cant please everyone lol, though SaVas is vwery impressed
Wish it had more opening doors...