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by **Kelburn** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:21 am

I'm looking at maybe treating myself to a payware aircraft and was just wondering on peoples opinions on these choices:

Captain Sim 757 (really cheap at $21NZD)
Ariane 737-300 - Sounds like a really good model etc... officially licensed by Boeing... what do others think...?
CLS A340-500/600
CLS A330
and maybe the wilco 777/pss 777 (But they are a hefty bit more than the others...)

I'm liking the look of the Ariane as I love the 737-300 and the aircraft operation seems to be ultra realistic

by **Naki** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 11:11 am

Dont have any of them but I can tell from reports from others that Ariane has a decidely dodgy backgroud and problematic security system...and very expensive plus you have to pay for liverys. They have just released a limited edition box set at over $1000 US !!!!

I would tend to go for the CS 757 ..especially at that price.

Not sure whether you are FSX or FS9 but do you have the Level D 767 or PMDG 747, MD11 or JS41?..they are all worth a look.

by **Adamski** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 11:47 am

Kelburn wrote:
QUOTE (Kelburn @ Nov 28 2009, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm looking at maybe treating myself to a payware aircraft and was just wondering on peoples opinions on these choices:

Captain Sim 757 (really cheap at $21NZD)
Ariane 737-300 - Sounds like a really good model etc... officially licensed by Boeing... what do others think...?
CLS A340-500/600
CLS A330
and maybe the wilco 777/pss 777 (But they are a hefty bit more than the others...)

I'm liking the look of the Ariane as I love the 737-300 and the aircraft operation seems to be ultra realistic

The CS 757 at $21 is a steal. Get that *as well* as something else

I have the Feelthere/Wilco 737 which I love. Great FMC and the startup procedures appear good (meaning they're pretty complex, but even I can manage it!). No idea about flight models as I'm not an airline pilot. It does feel sort of right though.

by **Kelburn** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 11:48 am

The airane is from the FSpilot shop though so I believe it to be safe

by **Ian Warren** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:35 pm

Kelburn wrote:
QUOTE (Kelburn @ Nov 28 2009, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The airane is from the FSpilot shop though so I believe it to be safe

Across all forums , do not touch Airane , I dont have and never will , PMDG , the Jetstream 'J41' would be right in your slot .

by **waka172rg** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:05 pm

Yeh i wouldn't pay them i have 2 good mated that have the 738 and they very disappointed.
I would get and have the PMDG J-41 get the CS wX radar to go with it and wait for FSX PMDG 737 NG to be released next year that will be the one to get

by **Kelburn** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:49 pm

I really want a jetliner though.
http://www.fspilotshop.com/product_info.ph...products_id=994
Just anything 737 appeals to me...

by **Kelburn** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 3:07 pm

Cause if not a 737, I would really want a 777 (Probably most of all actually - one with proper systems).
Anyone got the Wilco or PSS and any thoughts?
Captain sim is tempting but only cause of price. I don't have any real interest in the 757 as much...

by **Ian Warren** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:05 pm

Without any question .. you want for FMC and (Probably most of all actually - one with proper systems) LD767 , three printable manuals .. its fun and a very good reputation with backups and advice , they were used internal (NZ) - CHCH WELLY to the world , the LD is the all in one package , second to this is the PMDG 747, not second ! 'EQUAL'

by **Kelburn** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:40 pm

Hmmm it's just if not 737 it's a 777 for me (I really like the 777 - not ever being on a 767 or 757 really doesn't help their chances tho - unfair I know!)

by **Ian Warren** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:50 pm

I believe you may get disappointed with the Wilco product , I look at the visual features , the 737 , PMDG your still FP9 you cant go wrong , the 777 heck , i compare them to the CLS/PSS/WILCO grade B

by **Trev** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:58 pm

How about the PMDG MD-11 expensive but excellent. easy to fly too.

by **bennz** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 2:49 pm

Forget Ariane !!! many negative feedback for it.
I have the PMDG 737 NG and it is great, I guess it is the best 737 add-on out there ( To my opinion ) and it is Boeing certified.

PSS 777 is a good one too, I am very happy with it and the VC is great without wasting a lot of your computer resources.
Without the doubt Level D 767 is fantastic and I enjoy it so much.

Personally I don't like CLS products. I paid a big money for CLS A300-605R and it is a waste, very limited functions and simulated systems.
Instead I got Wilco A320 and EMB 170-190 ( which is awesome ! )

But....
I will never exchange the Project Tupolev 154M with any of add-ons

It is free and truly fantastic. Very very detailed simulation of systems. Go Russian ! If you are looking for a challenge try it

by **Kelburn** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:00 pm

Already got the PMDG 737NG (which is great). I guess it'll either be pss 777 (which is a quite a bit more than the ) Wilco 777...
But the captain sim's low price is a bit of a catcher...

by **bennz** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 7:17 pm

Personally I didn't like Wilco 777 .
But have a look at other forums for comparison. PAS 777 with service pack 2 is very nice.

ETching some YouTube videos of each model can be helpful too.
Good Luck with it

by **NZ255** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 9:24 pm

So why did you want another 737?

by **Kelburn** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:27 am

737-300! My all time favourite. I prefer them to the NGs! Ahh well, I guess I'll have to decide soon...

by **NZ255** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:37 am

Well the Wilco exterior of the 737 is far from perfect, you can tell its not the right shape, but the cockpit and systems make up for that, and where I spend most of your time anyway (cockpit

....um I mean flight deck...?

)

by **Kelburn** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:09 am

I'm really looking at the Captain Sim 757 now though... so cheap... What about the performance in terms of fps etc?

by **bennz** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:00 pm

Captain Sim consumes lots Memory and graphic resources , You need to have a good graphic card for it.

LevelD has great frame rate while maintaining the good graphic and details in the cockpit.

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