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Aerosoft
http://www.aerosoft.com/cgi-local/re/ib ... 0180,10285

Iris
http://irissimulations.com/catalog/prod ... 6422847e61

The price is around the same,

Aerosoft definitely has a much better looking VC than the IRIS one, but I only have the Aerosoft one so I'm only looking at the screenshots.  The Aerosoft one can be rather system intesive as well, but I really enjoy it. 

Here's a few images of the VC I took a few months ago: http://205.252.250.26/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaB ... 1224819496

God I love the Aerosoft one ! On another PC : I bought it and even with all settings to none, I can't get above 20fps
But if you have a high-end PC, I think both are fantastic, because if I'm not mistaking, you can drop things in the IRIS one..

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According to Iris, their F-16 is very easy on frames, more so than their F-14.

According to Iris, their F-16 is very easy on frames, more so than their F-14.

True, the Iris F-16 is very smooth and is equally as much fun to fly as the Aerosoft version. However, the Aerosoft version is higher quality.

I have a medium level PC and I fly the Aerosoft... if I reduce water effects to 1x high and put a few other settings towards the center she flies very smooth, and she's a blast to fly, you can get her up to around 80,000 feet up with a good dive and pull back at full burner (prepare to run out of fuel and make sure you can do a stall recovery/glide to nearest airport) and if you just want to cruise it has plenty of knobs and switches to play with, some good sounds, nice exterior, and crisp handling. 

I haven't flown the Iris so I can't judge it yet

If you want a complete review of the Aerosoft vs. IRIS F-16 I just posted one on my review and workflow website:

http://www.go-go-godzilla.com/fsx_f-16_fly-off.html

I've also included a comparison sound sample from both jets but right now those files aren't working in EI7 or 8 and will hopefully get fixed soon.

Cheers.

I have the IRIS F16, and I regret not having picked up Aerosoft's F16. Aerosoft might be a little intimidating with the many different systems, knobs and buttons but in the end seems more gratifying.
IRIS's F16 looked good, but I think now a little too shiny. Aerosoft's bird looks more weathered and realistic. IRIS' jet is too simple. I guess it's good for people that want to fly right out of the box, but I got bored with it so quickly... Definitely not my best buy 

[quote]I have the IRIS F16, and I regret not having picked up Aerosoft's F16. Aerosoft might be a little intimidating with the many different systems, knobs and buttons but in the end seems more gratifying.
IRIS's F16 looked good, but I think now a little too shiny. Aerosoft's bird looks more weathered and realistic. IRIS' jet is too simple. I guess it's good for people that want to fly right out of the box, but I got bored with it so quickly... Definitely not my best buy

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