Ok, I have tried to keep from posting this question but cannot seem to find anything. I know I won't find anything of a PMDG standard, but maybe a PMDG user who is as picky as I am might know a well modeled small plane. I am looking for a well modeled C-172, or similar even like a piper cub or cherokee. I want to show my daughter the ropes and she's eager, then work her way into bigger planes like the PMDG's. The best I've been able to find (or only), is Flight1's 172, but since this is made for FS9 and FSX and seems to emphasize the Virtual cockpit aspects, and seems it is really more targeted for FS9 users. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.Thanks,

Not sure if I can do this since this is the PMDG forum, but A2A Simulations has done a really nice Piper Cub, you can get it here:http://www.a2asimulations.com/store/index....;products_id=36

Or these ...http://www.carenado.com/ecommerce/navegacion.php3

As much as it pains me to say, the default 172 is actually pretty good.

Ok, I have tried to keep from posting this question but cannot seem to find anything. I know I won't find anything of a PMDG standard, but maybe a PMDG user who is as picky as I am might know a well modeled small plane. I am looking for a well modeled C-172, or similar even like a piper cub or cherokee. I want to show my daughter the ropes and she's eager, then work her way into bigger planes like the PMDG's. The best I've been able to find (or only), is Flight1's 172, but since this is made for FS9 and FSX and seems to emphasize the Virtual cockpit aspects, and seems it is really more targeted for FS9 users. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.Thanks,

Hi Dan,There are only two manufacturers that I have the utmost confidence with as far as realism, quality and flight dynamics is concerned; PMDG and Realair. Dreamfleet stuff isn

Thanks guys,I'll check em all out, appreciate it :)

Hi Dan,Just to say I bought the PA32R 301 Saratoga SP FSX from carenado 2 days ago and it seems pretty decent.Looks great, has auto pilot, sounds ok, good fun to fly into those small fields with.Once done, hope you're gonna get the JS4100, good step up into the world of turbo props!Dan.

dreamfleet makes really really good products with some of the best 2Ds out there.Sam

dreamfleet makes really really good products with some of the best 2Ds out there.Sam

Agreed, I love their Dakota.

Didnt flight 1 make a 172. I cant speak to how good it is but I remember some positive reviews when it came out. I bought the Carenado C182RG and I really liked it.

I really like Flight1's 172, graphics and flight model wise she's a joy to fly. I use FS9 so I can't comment on the FSX version.

Are these addon aircraft really that much better than the default?

Are these addon aircraft really that much better than the default?

I mostly do the heavies, but want to teach my eager daughter in a realistic model that better simulates the flight dynamics like thrust, lift, skidding, turbulence, etc... I agree with your above post, in that the default is good, but there are definitely better. Looks aren't important either. I think I'm going with a couple from the recommendations from here, still deciding though.

I think Flightsim is better suited to heavy flying, mostly because flying heavies is... well less about the actual flying!I've got some experience flying a real 172 and I think flightsim does a reasonable job of simulating flight in smooth air - terrible at simulating flight in turbulence. Which is why I'm not sure how an addon aircraft will be any better.

The flight1 172 is excellent and has a more-than-adequate VC in FSX. I'd recommend it without hesitation.-stefan