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Best tube?

Yes RealAir has spoiled me with their excellent windshield rain effects on the Duke but I am sure they are the only one's doing that so far so not a big deal in my decision.

I do want a weather radio and see that CS has one but it does not pick up ASN, only REX and another system I never heard of. So a weather radio that works with ASN would be much to the top of my list. Glass cockpit, the more modern the better as I already have the best steam gauge cockpit in the A2A B-377. So I want to go the other way and find the most modern pit that I can. One plane I really like but it is in development is the QW Ultimate 787.

The Aerosoft Airbus does have a great glass pit with weather radio that works with ASN,,and there is a very cool effects pack available for it that includes visual wing condensation fogging and volumetric lighting and more from a company called Family Immersion.
 
Re: preference for glass, I stand corrected. Advantage, Donnybalonny!

That QW 787 does look really impressive - it might wind up on my short list.
 
I think is between the Aerosoft Airbus and the PMDG 777. To those that have the 777 I would like to know if there is anyway to simplify procedures as I seem to get a slight headache watching the setup vids.

I think the Airbus has a virtual copilot that can run and do checklist freeing you up to do your stuff but not sure about the 777.
 
As well as a vote for the PMDG stuff I'd also have to mention the Majestic Q400?

I believe its the first proper turbo prop modelling in MSFS including a bunch of the nuances of this engine and its thrust and run up, external Flight modelling for a great feel outside of MSFS limitations and very very detailed. Good for shorter flights too.

thanks,
Lewis
 
TeiscoDelRay said:
I think is between the Aerosoft Airbus and the PMDG 777. To those that have the 777 I would like to know if there is anyway to simplify procedures as I seem to get a slight headache watching the setup vids.

I think the Airbus has a virtual copilot that can run and do checklist freeing you up to do your stuff but not sure about the 777.
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You could get FS2Crew to go with the 777, but of course that is extra expense.
 
Hi Lewis, I am leaning toward the Dash 8 because it would be a logical step up from my Duke Turbine. Couple questions about it: Can it be flown simplified or is there a co-pilot software option to take off the load? I am not sure I can really get my head around all the on board computer setup and flight procedures (old dogs sometimes have trouble with new tricks).

I think have worn out the B-17 and found a urge to get with high tech so this search for something in the complete opposite area.
 
DaveWG said:
You could get FS2Crew to go with the 777, but of course that is extra expense.
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Yes and that plane is expensive to start with. I know it is king of the hill but over a hundred bucks for the base and expansion is pushing it. Thinking now of stepping up a step at a time and rather than going with a full blown, full house aircraft maybe the Q400 would be the logical next step.
 
The Q400 comes with a separate control panel to configure flight config, flight controls, engine controls, weight and balance and there are also 3 more which are greyed out on my install.. Shared cockpit, HGS Config and Sound. To get the very best out of it, you need to read the manual (there's a training video too) but you can get up and running in a jiff if you have a modicum of aircraft systems knowledge. I've flown it a few times and have yet to read the manual but it's true to say that I've barely scratched the surface as far as using the avionics is concerned.
Basically.. you can get from A to B without crashing or reading the manual but to do it right.. you really do need to ****;) It's certainly not a model you can simply takeoff in and hand-fly without a LOT off attention. Majestic have modelled in a lot of prop torque and it can be a handful at lower speeds though the effect does lessen the faster you go.
It's not really my sort of aircraft and I only bought it on a whim but I enjoy a challenge every now and again:)

ATB
DaveB:)
 
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