Captainsim 767

[fwerff 70]

Hello,Been a long time user of the Level-D 767 and when the FSX upgrade was made available, I didn't hesitate for a second and purchased it.The aircraft is clearly a port-over from the FS2004 version, but due to its qualities it didn't matter. I was (and am!) happy with it.Lately I've been gazing at the screenshots of the Captainsim 767. They look amazing. I've purchased the CS 757 for FS2004 and I have always had a love/hate relationship with it. Love the graphics, hate the buggy systems simulation and the not-so-great flightmodel. It has kept me from taking a look at the FSX version of the CS 757, as I'm patiently waiting for the Level-D 757.I would like to get some opinions on the CS 767 compared to the LDS 767. Should I invest the 50 euro's (basepack + freighter expansion) or should I stick with the LDS 767?

[Petraeus 147]

You'll lose some FPS with the Captain Sim 767, compared to the LDS one, or even the CS 757.

[Guest Heavy_Driver]

FPS hit yes, about 20%. Not good on the ramp.Grafically superior to LDS but NOT where avionics fidelity goes.

[Glynn 405]

Hello,Been a long time user of the Level-D 767 and when the FSX upgrade was made available, I didn't hesitate for a second and purchased it.The aircraft is clearly a port-over from the FS2004 version, but due to its qualities it didn't matter. I was (and am!) happy with it.Lately I've been gazing at the screenshots of the Captainsim 767. They look amazing. I've purchased the CS 757 for FS2004 and I have always had a love/hate relationship with it. Love the graphics, hate the buggy systems simulation and the not-so-great flightmodel. It has kept me from taking a look at the FSX version of the CS 757, as I'm patiently waiting for the Level-D 757.I would like to get some opinions on the CS 767 compared to the LDS 767. Should I invest the 50 euro's (basepack + freighter expansion) or should I stick with the LDS 767?

HelloThe LDS 767 is NOT a port over, just check the Mdl file.FS9 version MDL8MDLHFSX version MDLXMDLHOr consider the fact that the FSX version has a seperate interior mdl , as do all native FSX aircraft.What leads you to believe that it is a port over?

[ryanbatc 12,816]

Just wait for the Level D 757.

[fwerff 70]

HelloThe LDS 767 is NOT a port over, just check the Mdl file.FS9 version MDL8MDLHFSX version MDLXMDLHOr consider the fact that the FSX version has a seperate interior mdl , as do all native FSX aircraft.What leads you to believe that it is a port over?

Just the fact that the graphics from FS9 and FSX look identical; the FSX version was released within weeks of MS releasing FSX and nothing was updated compared to the FS9 version.Maybe some small things were done, but I'm quite convinced that the FS9 and FSX version use a lot of the same parts...

[Guest Heavy_Driver]

I have both the FS9 and FSX version of the LDS 763 and, ported or not, they look the same to me.

[Glynn 405]

Just the fact that the graphics from FS9 and FSX look identical; the FSX version was released within weeks of MS releasing FSX and nothing was updated compared to the FS9 version.Maybe some small things were done, but I'm quite convinced that the FS9 and FSX version use a lot of the same parts...

HelloThe LDS 767 was originally ported to FSX within weeks you are correct .But later it was released with a completely new model made with the FSX Sdk as I have shown above.Check your version, If it does not have a seperate model file and the mdl file header shows MDL8MDLHthen you need to download the latest version and reinstall.Making a completely new model for FSX as LDS did is not "some small things" it was a complete rebuildBut lets not let facts get in the way. as long as you are happy and "quite convinced" that's fine.

[fwerff 70]

HelloThe LDS 767 was originally ported to FSX within weeks you are correct .But later it was released with a completely new model made with the FSX Sdk as I have shown above.Check your version, If it does not have a seperate model file and the mdl file header shows MDL8MDLHthen you need to download the latest version and reinstall.Making a completely new model for FSX as LDS did is not "some small things" it was a complete rebuildBut lets not let facts get in the way. as long as you are happy and "quite convinced" that's fine.

By latest version, you mean with Servicepack? That's the only one I can find. Need to check if I have that installed :(

[Benjamin J 751]

I doubted whether I should have started a thread on this, because I have just returned to the LDS767 from the CS767. Honestly, the CS767 is a remarkable aircraft. Beautiful, and the ability to walk from the cockpit to the very back of the plane is great. I greatly enjoyed the CS767, but ultimately, it misses one thing: you can't save panel states. I want to fly long distances, and so I need to save panel states. Plus, the fidelity of the simulation of the LDS767 simply is a lot better. Frame hit is also less, but I wouldn't worry too much about the frame hit. I really didn't think it was as big a problem as people made me believe.So, in short, while the CS767 is great, a lovely simulation that looks and feels absolutely stunning, I felt the need to get back to the LDS767 for its advanced feature, of which one is the ability to save panel states. By all means, get the CS767, it is a great product. I will use it for shorter flights. For long flights I'll have the LDS767 by my side.

[Glynn 405]

By latest version, you mean with Servicepack? That's the only one I can find. Need to check if I have that installed :(

HelloJust get the latest wrapper from flight 1 and reinstall.what does your mdl file reveal?

[fwerff 70]

HelloJust get the latest wrapper from flight 1 and reinstall.what does your mdl file reveal?

Can't check right now. I am currently in the transition to my new computer system.But I will download the latest wrapper and use that. Thanks for clearing it up.As for CS's 76, I think I'll wait for a while to see how the LDS 757 turns out. I sincerely hope they also model the freighter version, since that's what I'm missing the most on their 76'.

[vonmar 122]

HelloThe LDS 767 is NOT a port over, just check the Mdl file.FS9 version MDL8MDLHFSX version MDLXMDLHOr consider the fact that the FSX version has a seperate interior mdl , as do all native FSX aircraft.What leads you to believe that it is a port over?

Hi,How do I check this .. where is it located?I have never checked it prior.

[ryanbatc 12,816]

Download this file from the libraries:http://library.avsim.net/download.php?DLID=114136Then you can run it and browse to your FSX/simobjects/aircraft folder or any specific folder to see if the model was compiled using the FSX SDK (native fsx model)

[vonmar 122]

Thanks for the information.It worked great.