I've gotten back into FS9/IFR again, and the only decent payware airliner I have for FS9 is the Captain Sim 757, and I'm sorta looking for something else. On one hand, I feel like I could do a more diverse array of flights with the 737 in terms of route lengths, but I've also heard nothing but great things about Quality Wings' latest offering, and the VC looks spectacular. Right now I'm leaning toward the iFly especially because FSBuild can export plans compatible with its FMC, and it appears to have more ease with Navigraph data.

 

For those that own these products, what are your thoughts on them?

I don't have any of the products you mention... because I'm in the same dilemma as you. If money is not object, purchasing both could be a good option. The problem is... currently I can't afford both of them :(

If you're looking for B737...there is only ONE choice - PMDG NGX!!!! IMO anyway. :rolleyes:

 

FSBuild can export plans to it too. That's exactly what I use.

Thanks klamal but this is the FS9 forum.

Ooops...guess I should pay more attention next time, huh? Sorry. :blush:

Actually I do have both and they are equally good in their different aspects. The Avro uses the same Navigraph database as their 757 and is very easy to install as are all Navigraph offerings.

 

It comes down to what you want to fly routewise. The Ifly 737 comes with the -600, -700,-800 and -900 and the Flight1 download library provides us with amazing choice of add on liveries and is still very much a current aeroplane operating routes worldwide whereas the Avro is more restricted in livery and route choice and beginning to be phased out by the major airlines like Swiss and Brussels Airlines which are the main Avro operators these days.

 

If you can afford both go for it.

 

John

Another thing to consider is that FS2Crew is available for the Ifly but probably won't be for the QW.

 

FS2Crew in my opinion adds another layer of realism to my flights with the ifly which I love

you can't go wrong with iFly.

iFly, would be my first choice!

In my opinion iFly 737NG is the overall best addon aircraft ever made for FS9, when you take everything into consideration.

AS A320 is my favourite, LH Maddog is the most complex, but it is iFly which cumulates so many advantages including unprecedented support and continuous development.

And I am saying it from the perspective of a simmer who has almost all high quality FS9 aircraft (plus some hangared for FSX).

 

I am not understating the quality of QW Avro - it surely is a good and enjoyable product. But the above is what I think of iFly's bird.

If however you are a real aircraft geek like most of us here, do what Louis says and get yourself both. You will be doubly happy. :wink:

Fsbuild exports to the QW Avro's FMC as well (it shares the same folders with the QW757).

 

Regards.

Ernie.

In a way, it's like comparing apples and oranges. Both are very different products - both in the sim and in real life. You will have no regrets whichever you buy - they are both excellent. The Avro simulates an earlier generation of aircraft that was designed for a totally different market to the 737. The iFly 737 represents current technology and a very different design philosophy.

 

Both are superbly modelled - both are enormous fun while retaining plenty of challenges to learn to fly them properly.

 

Buy one now and then in a few months when you can afford it, buy the other. You will enjoy both and will experience a very different cockpit environment. You may find a slightly greater FPS hit with the AVRO if that is an issue for you and the 737 is probablya more complex aircraft in terms of systems - again, as in the real world.

 

Flip a coin - you can't go wrong with either of them. They are both top notch

 

 

Ian

Or you could look at it this way ... 4 engines vs 2 engines. Double the pleasure? :lol:

iFly 737 all the way, can't go wrong, awesome support.

In my opinion iFly 737NG is the overall best addon aircraft ever made for FS9, when you take everything into consideration.

AS A320 is my favourite, LH Maddog is the most complex, but it is iFly which cumulates so many advantages including unprecedented support and continuous development.

 

 

Ifly Maddog and Airsimmer. My big three