I have FSX and a fairly good computer system. I have not purchased many payware items over the years but am now looking for either a small jet, dual engine turboprop or piston airplane that really replicates real world startup and shut down procedures. Meaning where every knob and button works and you actually have to follow the checklistsI saw that the King Air for FS4 worked like that and I'm sure there others but I don't want to get one and be disapointed. Any suggestions??Thank You

pmdg J41 is very good

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If you want lots of procedures... the PMDG J41. You can burn up the engines if you miss a step on startup. For more GA... same speed, less complicated for a single pilot the Real Air Turbine Duke is AMAZING! It is all I am flying these days.

Realair turbine duke is a great plane.J41 is brilliant but i fly the duke more.

Wow I went away for a few minutes and got some great suggestions. Thanks I will check out both planes.

The kings of accurate simulations of aircraft are a2a although they mostly make military aircraft. Still, if you want the ultimate in realism then they are the ones.http://www.a2asimulations.com/Also, you may like to have a look at the aerosoft katana da 20 which I believe has well modelled systems as well.

Anyone recommend a good c130 or globe master want to do some Vietnam flights happy with pay ware Wayne

Hands down the turbine duke. The PMDG J41 is good also but sometimes it is a little much if u just wanna go fly.

I have FSX and a fairly good computer system. I have not purchased many payware items over the years but am now looking for either a small jet, dual engine turboprop or piston airplane that really replicates real world startup and shut down procedures. Meaning where every knob and button works and you actually have to follow the checklistsI saw that the King Air for FS4 worked like that and I'm sure there others but I don't want to get one and be disapointed.Any suggestions??Thank You

You start our CX 2.0 via the checklists... :(

The Captain sim C130 is excellent although you may have missed the Christmas sales.I beleive area 51 does a C17 although the revies are mixed on this one.Ron

+1 on the RealAir Turbine Duke

I don't hear much about the duke but it's got some fans here! Great plane for GA flying.

These planes are pretty expensive. I guess you get what you pay for.I was thinking in the 20-25 range not $50. That just seems like a lot of money to pay for a virtual airplane. I'm sure it's the most amazing thing ever but a little steep for me.

I was thinking in the 20-25 range not $50. That just seems like a lot of money to pay for a virtual airplane. I'm sure it's the most amazing thing ever but a little steep for me.

If you want to keep costs down take a look at FSD simulations models, may not have the same level of detail as some models/vendors mentioned above, but for the price they offer pretty good value, and they have a sale on now...http://www.fsd-international.com/sale.htm