Aircraft Recommendation

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   Hi foks,

Returning to FSX again and looking for a new challenge. I have previously used the Flying Club aircraft as well as the DC-10 (with FDC Live Cockpit) depending on how I feel or where I fancy flying. I have tried the default aircraft but much prefer the extra realism and functionality of the commercial add-ins.

I would like to step up in sophistication from the DC-10 but am worried about going in completely over my head! I'd also like something a little smaller that I can get into more of the smaller fields

I have used Cargo Pilot to generate flights and will still do this, but I might use Xpax or the "Call" products from feelthere if I went with the legacy/erj.

I would like to tackle system complexity of the 737 professional or Legacy (perhaps even the ERJ) but am worried mostly about the navigation aspects. 

With these full FMC sims are you totally outside the FS flight planner and have to load it all via the FMC?
What happens to the FS ATC? Does it still have a part to play? I quite like being directed around by it even if it is a little weak.
If you had to reccomend one from 737/erj/legacy which would it be? Seems legacy is the newer product but I assumme neither of the others comes up short on FSX
Is there another aircraft I have missed which you think might be suitbale for me?

Many thanks in advance, look forward to some informed thoughts

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Ruthus Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Check-In Staff Joined: 20 Apr 2008 Points: 43	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ruthus Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Aircraft Recommendation Posted: 20 Apr 2008 at 6:51pm
	Hi foks, Returning to FSX again and looking for a new challenge. I have previously used the Flying Club aircraft as well as the DC-10 (with FDC Live Cockpit) depending on how I feel or where I fancy flying. I have tried the default aircraft but much prefer the extra realism and functionality of the commercial add-ins. I would like to step up in sophistication from the DC-10 but am worried about going in completely over my head! I'd also like something a little smaller that I can get into more of the smaller fields I have used Cargo Pilot to generate flights and will still do this, but I might use Xpax or the "Call" products from feelthere if I went with the legacy/erj. I would like to tackle system complexity of the 737 professional or Legacy (perhaps even the ERJ) but am worried mostly about the navigation aspects. With these full FMC sims are you totally outside the FS flight planner and have to load it all via the FMC? What happens to the FS ATC? Does it still have a part to play? I quite like being directed around by it even if it is a little weak. If you had to reccomend one from 737/erj/legacy which would it be? Seems legacy is the newer product but I assumme neither of the others comes up short on FSX Is there another aircraft I have missed which you think might be suitbale for me? Many thanks in advance, look forward to some informed thoughts

wisemanp Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Chief Pilot Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Location: Gloucestershire Points: 1087	Post Options Post Reply Quote wisemanp Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Apr 2008 at 9:33pm
	Hi, firstly welcome to the forum! I unfortunately don't have FSX, or many of the products you have mentioned, so I cannot recommend any of them... On the FMC side of things, I do have the Wilco/feelthere Airbus Vol 1, which has a, in my opinion, brilliant FMC. There is still the option to 'Import FS Flight Plan'. Now obviously this will help you to stay with the default ATC side of things. However, if you're looking for realistic ATC, there is nothing more realistic than joining VATSIM, the virtual air traffic simulation, where you are controlled live by other people. I am afraid that is as far as I can help you...
	Regards, Phil You'll Never Walk Alone