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Need some recomendations

Postby ShaneG_old » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:18 pm

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! :)
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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby ShaneG_old » Thu Apr 02, 2009 1:48 pm

I just grabbed the CLS Airbus Beluga, and Wilco 777, Boy have I been missing out! :o :o
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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby BFMF » Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:04 pm

Aerosoft's DHC-2 Beaver is an incredible aircraft for the bush... ;)
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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby Sean_TK » Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:16 pm

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.)
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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby JBaymore » Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:56 pm

Eaglesoft Citation X.

PMDG 747-400 Queen of the Skies


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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby Rich H » Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:21 pm

One of my favourites is the Carenado 182.
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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby scalper_old » Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:22 pm

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



Yes I have it too. you must get it.
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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby skoker » Thu Apr 02, 2009 6:25 pm

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! ;)
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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby Isak922 » Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:26 pm

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 ;)
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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby Mictheslik » Fri Apr 03, 2009 11:48 am

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 :o 8-)

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

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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby MrRooney » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:10 pm

1. Anything by Carenado
3. Just Flight Vulcan, Real Air Spitfire
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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby Sir_Crashalot » Fri Apr 03, 2009 12:18 pm

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 ;)
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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby JBaymore » Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:03 pm

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,

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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby Sir_Crashalot » Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:09 pm

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.

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Re: Need some recomendations

Postby Anxyous » Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:15 pm

Anything RealAir :)
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