My experience is actually the opposite.Much better performance with PMDG, especially afterthe 1.2 and 1.3 updates.Have to agree with most of the people here, PMDG isthe best addon I have ever seen. And their customersupport are excellent.Best regards Bj

I also have both and I really enjoy the PMDG product because when I fly the A320 in FS9 I keep getting the feeling that the plane is just not right. I can't put my finger on it. I sometimes get the feeling that PSS would prefer to provide just enough updates to get the plane working in FS9 but if you really want to fly an Airbus you should upgrade to the A330/340 series. Like I said earlier, the PMDG product feels like it was made for FS9 from day one.

Opinions are like... so here is another, Airline wise, for those who know what the heck they are talking about (trust me it's not as many as you think) the only 2 aircraft worth anyone's hard earned cash are:1] PIC 767 - Simply the bird that started the standard for realism and quality and continues to excel after 6 years, other than the next bird on my list NONE have come close, shame really! 2] PMDG's 737 NG. No other aircraft (right now) can touch it's realism and systems modelling PERIOD. I for one will NOT say buy whatever unless you like pretty planes with incorrect systems and planes that fly like buses, I say support teams of experts who LISTEN to imformation and implement changes-fixes-NEW ADDITIONS etc etc, this is what needs rewarding in the FS community. It's easy to ask real pilots who also fly FS aircraft and see what their opinions are....................... Have a nice day ;-)[h4]Best Wishes,Randy J. Smithhttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/betaimg.jpg

Well, this was the easiest question I've read in a long time! :-lol /fredrik

ChrisI've just discovered the Professional Pilots Rumour Network (www.pprune.org)forums and was reading some posts from 737 pilots exchanging views about VNAV disconnects, use of autothrottle etc. Thanks to the PMDG 737 I could more or less follow what they were going on about (Hey, it's just like the sim!!...)Another bonus with the 737 is the Control Wheel Steering when the AP is engaged - makes it feel very Airbus-like, in case you're missing the FBW. The Airbuses were great in FS2002 but personally I don't think they work as well in the new sim. I decided to stick with one or the other for FS9 and went for the Boeing, which is state of the art and bug-free. Also, once you've mastered the FMC you'll be nicely set up for the forthcoming 747-400 (I'm assuming that it's the same). Hesitate no longer..Ian(Old Generation)

It seems that you didn't try the Ready for Pushback. Jos

That was not directed to me was it? I know of no 747 of that class that can descend the way RFPB does! It almost breaks the law of physics! Try it and tell us your findings ;-)[h4]Best Wishes,Randy J. Smithhttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/betaimg.jpg

I also have both the PSS A320 and the PMDG 737-700.I always prefer to support a "home grown" (ie British) product like the PSS Airbus but the PMDG 737-700NG beats it in almost all areas if you want to simulate realistic IFR flight in a passenger airlinerAdam Moorewww.hhuk.netWin XP Pro - Dell Dimension 4500P4 2.54 GHz - 1GB RAM 533Mhz BUSHightech Radeon 128MB 9800Pro IceQ 8xAGP 2xAA 16xAF (OMEGA DRIVERS)19" CRT 1600x1200 @ 80hzAudiophile 24/96FS2004 + UK2000 1/2/3/4/5/6/EGLL PRO/OSS EGKKUK VFR SCENERY 1/2/3/4Ultimate VFR : RealAir SF-260Ultimate IFR : PMDG 737-700NGUltimate FUN : RealAir Decathlon

Sorry I'm lost with your answer. What's the problem with the descend? I can't comment if it is right or wrong since I don't know if any airliner is correct in the way it behaves. I just have to believe in pilots/producers. What attracted me in RfP was:the public captain testimonies; The procedural trainning that provides; The support.Jos

I'm greatly disappointed with PSS. Too many updates, patches, manual tweaks, and still the Bus is not 100% reliable and flyable.If you still would like to fly an Airbus because of the FBW, buy the PMDG 737NG! They simulate a feature called Command Mode (or something like that) where you can set a pitch or bank angle and the aircraft will hold it no matter what you do! That's what the Airbus should do as well but unfortunately PSS wasn't able so far to put this into their model...-Andreas

Hi thereI bought the PMDG 737 NG only a couple of weeks back and I have to say it's incredible. It will take your flying experience to a whole different level. Download the large tutorial for it and just get totally immersive. I've flown the plane straight off the runway with all systems on and auto engine start (ctrl e) but I've only done that once since then I'm learning all the start up systems and plan to go onto the FMC tutorial this week.I feel sure that once one has all the procedures down it will only further enhance the experience.If you only want to fly, and not fly as real as it gets then dont waste your money, but for my

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It's the PMDG 737NG for me. I must admit though I have the PSS Dash-8, which I am very happy with, but for service and support PSS cannot touch PMDG. Since I spent my money on their product, I suppose I am entitled to my opinion. I am very disappointed in PSS with their customer service given their moderated forum and seemingly not so friendly communication with their valued customers. I read in the forum nothing but problem after problem with their 'buses and the timeline in issuing patches and fixes to make all of their products FS9 compatible simply did not cut it with me. They are not the fastest at customer service. As I said though, I am very happy with improvements to the Dash-8 now, but not with how PSS has dealt with the issue of compatibility with FS9...I was thinking of purchasing the Airbus package, but with all the reported problems now I am hesitant to have further dealings with PSS. I'll just sit this one out on the fence for a while. But I have not thought twice about my PMDG purchases. I am completly satisfied with the B1900D and the 737NG 600/700 and will purchase the 737NG 800/900 when it arrives! These birds are worth every penny! After all the 737 800/900 will do just fine in place of the (PSS) A320. The specs for the two aren't that far off anyway.Tom

One thing that should be added to the discussion is the soon to come expansion to the 737NG adding a whole pile of never before seen stuff in the history of any addon. Now, this comes at the price tag of loosing support with FS 2002, but if you are still living in the past, you can probably fly 767PIC anyways and have lots of fun there.Not saying anything negative or positive about PSS A320 (as I don't have it because I think you could train a monkey to fly an Airbus - boring) so I will not comment on it's quality compared to PMDG.

Hey guys,After reading these posts I'm quite keen on the idea of the 737NG myself. Went to the website and I notice it's a download product, as opposed to a CD sent via post.I'm on a sad 56kb dial-up modem at home, am I likely to have much chance of downloading this succesfully?I could ask PMDG, but would prefer a less biased opinion.Many thanksTim