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I'm looking to purchase a few planes. I've spent too long in the freeware only world, and now it's time to step up a little bit.

FS9 only please.

Would like some recomendations for:

1.Bush/prop plane

2.Airliner/cargo

3.Military

4. Any 'Just because I should have it' options.

Any and all help would be appreciated. I've seen many wonderful pics in the Payware section, and I can't make up my mind based on just the visuals.

Thank you much!

I just grabbed the CLS Airbus Beluga, and Wilco 777, Boy have I been missing out!

Aerosoft's DHC-2 Beaver is an incredible aircraft for the bush...

Try Aerosoft's Dornier Do-27. (Don't own it, but this is one of those addons that you can tell is great just from reviews and screenshots)

RealAir's Spitfire (I own it and love it. Highly detailed VC and exterior model, one of the best that I have seen.)

Nemeth Design's Mi-2, or S-76. (I own just the Mi-2, and am thinking about getting the 76. The -2 is excellent, and the -76 looks great. The -2 has a slight learning curve, but is a nice toy to mess around with.)

Carenado's Cessna 182Q, or 182RG. (I own both, prefer the RG)

Aeroworx B200 Super King Air (one of my favorite planes to use in FS2004. A little bit to learn, but it is great and versatile)

Level-D B767 (It's like the PT Tu-154M of the payware world. You'll know what I mean.)

Eaglesoft Citation X.

PMDG 747-400 Queen of the Skies


best,

...................john

One of my favourites is the Carenado 182.

Aerosoft's DHC-2 Beaver is an incredible aircraft for the bush...

Yes I have it too. you must get it.

Try Aerosoft's Dornier Do-27. (Don't own it, but this is one of those addons that you can tell is great just from reviews and screenshots)

RealAir's Spitfire (I own it and love it. Highly detailed VC and exterior model, one of the best that I have seen.)

Nemeth Design's Mi-2, or S-76. (I own just the Mi-2, and am thinking about getting the 76. The -2 is excellent, and the -76 looks great. The -2 has a slight learning curve, but is a nice toy to mess around with.)

Carenado's Cessna 182Q, or 182RG. (I own both, prefer the RG)

Aeroworx B200 Super King Air (one of my favorite planes to use in FS2004. A little bit to learn, but it is great and versatile)

Level-D B767 (It's like the PT Tu-154M of the payware world. You'll know what I mean.)

He is right.  And with the TSS 767 pack you will fall out of your seat with the realism!

Not many military jets offered yet; so let me jump in!

The VRS Super-Hornet was recently released. AMAZING bird from what I've seen and heard, and for the moment is an FS9 exclusive!

The Alphasim F-22A Raptor is another amazing bird. Highly maneuverable as far as the sim goes, able to do power loops, high AOA flight, and all the other nifty little tricks that the real bird can do! Excellent VC, looks downright AWESOME, and just fun!

Another bird from Alphasim... The Su-33! The Naval version of the Su-27 and Su-35, the package also comes with Russia's only Aircraft Carrier... the Admiral Kuznetsov. And yes, You can take off from the carrier! And LAND! The bird itself is a bit tricky to handle, but you'll pick it up quickly!

More Alphasim birds...

Their Eurofighter Typhoon is another great one... Fully modeled VC, including the rear cockpit on the two seater models; and excellent flight dynamics. Plus, the entire plane; inside and out; looks real enough to drool on!  :P

If you like heavier birds, they also have the C-5A Galaxy and B-1B Lancer. Both have "Simplified" flight dynamics available if you'd like, as they can be quite tricky to land... considering their massive weights! Both are amazingly fun to fly (From tactical landings in a C-5, to high speed, low level "bombing" runs in the B-1B!). Much fun has been had with both birds for me

If you like the B-1B, you can also try out their Tu-160! Very similar... a little faster, and a lot bigger

1. As mentioned above, Aerosoft Beaver.....anything by Carenado, but I like the U206 the most.

2.Anything by PMDG (if you're willing to learn how to operate them properly....I love flying my 737 using the FMC)

3. LAGO Tornado and F16...can pick them up pretty cheap now but good fun. Also Captain sim C130  :o 8-)

4. Flytampa sceneries (St Maarten is awesome!....especially flying approaches to SABA and St Barthelemy)

.mic

1. Anything by Carenado
3. Just Flight Vulcan, Real Air Spitfire

Jets:
CLS Boeing 747
CLS MD11

Props:
Anything Carenado
Dreamfleet Baron 58
Dreamfleet Bonanza A36
Aerosoft Beaver
RealAir Scout package
Aerosoft Super Cub
Just Flight Tiger Moth

Crash

4. Flytampa sceneries (St Maarten is awesome!....especially flying approaches to SABA and St Barthelemy)

I concur on the Flytampa scenery stuff.  And of course Aerosoft AES is an absolute MUST HAVE for fs2004.

best,

....................john

Talking about scenery you've got to have if you like bush flying:

(Lago) Georender packages 1 to 6, Lago Emma Field, Orcas (when still available) and Chelan Municipal. Flightzone 2 (Portland) is also highly recommended.

All are small fields scattered around Washington State and Oregon.

Crash

Anything RealAir