Advice on learning big jets

[DenisH]

I have been simming for a year now and, with the exception of a few test flights in the default Lear, have been flying single engines almost exclusively.

[Mistro]

When I first started flying FSX I was pointed to the 737-800. I find that this is a more novice friendly big jet to start with. The cockpit is nice too.

[adkleaddog]

I agree, the default 737 is a great start. You actually may find it a little easier in a sense to fly, if you're used to flying props.  Just push the throttle forward and hang on!  You just have to manage the weight and fuel accordingly and learn to slow the aircraft way before your final.

Try the jet tutorial to get a handle on the tubers!    

[BAW0343]

Instead of the tutorial you should check out the lessons in the learning center. It may be under the ATP section but there are some very useful lessons in flying the cigar tubes.

[DenisH]

Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated.   

[Andy7212]

Since you've been mainly flying props, you might want to also try the default CRJ700, which is a smaller jet, which is what I did. It's also the aircraft they use in the "Transitioning to Jets" tutorial.

[Fozzer]

Since you've been mainly flying props, you might want to also try the default CRJ700, which is a smaller jet, which is what I did. It's also the aircraft they use in the "Transitioning to Jets" tutorial.

I tried the CRJ700 out this afternoon!.... ...!

Too much of a handful, after my usual 10+ years of Piston Props!.... ......

The largest "Tube" I can reasonably handle is the Default Learjet 45...Nothing bigger!.... 8-)...!

I leave Piloting; "Passenger Heavies", to the "little ones".... ...!

Paul...G-BPLF...FS 2004...FS Nav...Beech Baron Twin... 8-)...!

[coalpedlar]

The CRJ-700 Mission is a great way to acclimate yourself the the bigger jets.

It's a really good mission and gives a great 'feel' for the aircraft.

Also, try thr Falcon 7x and the Gulfstram IV for fsx- they're great flyers and far outstrip the default Lear.
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[Flying Mouse]

For starters, your ample of flying time in those small little bugs will add a great deal of experience on the jets.

Basic understanding of airmanship should take alot of your shoulders when flying the heavies.

Sad part in FSX is the total absence of a F/O makes secondary tasks extremely hard, take-offs, climbs, approaches & landings. Something very important in flying the tubes.

I would recommend boeing, if you have the cash try the Wilco models, I recommend starting with the smaller ones.

If you don't want to spend $ then try the Posky 737-600 and up. Most of them have the default 737-800 VC.

The default 737-800 handling is the pits (that thing trims like ^&%$ and handles like a Lear 45) especially if you are going to fly it like a real pilot, namely with the hand up to 10 000 feet & fly the last part of approach by hand (weather permisable).

You may also want to try your hand at the Embrear range, either the ERJ 135/145 or my fav the Embrear 170/175 or 190/195's.

Goodluck and happy tubbing

[DenisH]

will follow your recommendations. thanks.