October 9, 201213 yr Well, my FSX machine is out of commission for the next 9 months till I can build a new computer. I melted the processor while doing a real time around the world flight in the A2A Stratocruiser. SO, after I finished real world ground school, I loaned all my controllers to them for FS9. Every so often I get on it to demonstrate something or just to fly if weather has me grounded in the real world. That brings me to the reason for this post. I'm looking for a good cross country plane - propulsion doesn't matter nor does the number of engines (piston, turboprop, or jet is all fine with me), fully IFR capable. Needs to be able to cruise between 270-300IAS with no wind, have a range of over 500 miles. I need it to have a good (or at least half decent) VC, be able to set the autopilot to follow the GPS, but not be a major frame hog. I'd prefer it be heavy enough to fly ILS approaches in 40kt+ winds. Preferably freeware, but I wouldn't be opposed to looking at some payware.
October 9, 201213 yr Freeware in that performance range, you couldn't do better than David Maltby's BAC 111. It has everything you seem to want except it might not be "your cup of tea" as it's a classic British aircraft from the 60-70's... The VC is excellent and for a freeware aircraft, it has a surprising amount of systems modelling...
October 9, 201213 yr My preferred aircraft for different purposes are as follows.... Cessna 150/152 for local exploration. Default Beech Baron 58 TC for longer trips to Airfields. Default Bombardier Learjet 45 for fast overland travel between Airports All kitted out with full Nav/Com radios, etc. ...and that just about covers it! Paul..... :biggrin: ...! ...and if I am in a REAL hurry..... :rolleyes: .....the freeware BAC Jet Provost!.... B) ...!
October 9, 201213 yr Well, this is a bit slow for you, but I'd highly recommend the C90 form Carenado or their 210 if you want a single. The C90 does about 240 kts. (if I remember right) and the 210 crusies at about 160. ORBX- the way to go Sincerely, John McGee
October 9, 201213 yr I think the best all around aircraft I have is the Turbo Duke by Real Air. Then I put the Reality GNS 530W XP in it and now it is as close to the real aircraft as you can get. For the 530 you use the real life manuals to make it work. Good luck, Ralph
October 9, 201213 yr Flight1 offers the Cessna Conquest II for FS9 and FSX... One of my cross-country favorites... :search: Jeff NorthLink VA - Commerce & Community in Northern North America!
October 10, 201213 yr Author I think the best all around aircraft I have is the Turbo Duke by Real Air. Then I put the Reality GNS 530W XP in it and now it is as close to the real aircraft as you can get. For the 530 you use the real life manuals to make it work. Good luck, Ralph Flight1 offers the Cessna Conquest II for FS9 and FSX... One of my cross-country favorites... :search: Jeff Great suggestion on the GPS, RLJR. One of the planes I fly on an almost weekly basis has a GNS430, and I know the operations are essentially the same. Perfect plane, Sweetwater. My father had 2 Cessna 421C's and I've always loved that design and the derivatives. I didn't know Flight1 made one lol
October 10, 201213 yr If you can consider payware ... the Eaglesoft Cessna Citation X V2.0 executive jet Certainly cross country, fully IFR, FMC, faster and higher than commercial jets. Nicely presented too, really comfortable up back when 'george' is flying and you have female company to boot! Not sure about 40 knot crosswinds, however it wouldn't be worse than the other recommendations above. :rolleyes:
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