Virtual cockpits? If so, they don't mention this fact on their site.Please help me coz I might buy it today, if I find out this info.

http://www.arianedesign.com/news/news.asp

Generic thoughts with respect to any Ariane product:1. Caveat Emptor2. There's one born every minute.3. Those who do not remember history are bound to repeat it.Good luck!Bob ScottATP IMEL Gulfstream II-III-IV-V L-300Washington, DC

Are you saying the product isn't what it is cracked up to be?

He doesn't even have it. He's just one of the typical Ariane bashers that show up in every single thread relating to them, no matter how valid the original question was.

Ariane offers several 737's--the 733,734,735 and NG series. Add to that the BBJ. The 733-735 and BBJ don't have VC's--although they do offer arguably the most richly textured wing views for any 737, freeware or payware.At least one of their NG's has a VC, but no more wing views.For the 733-735 and some of the NG's, you must pay for every livery you want. 5-6 liveries for the 733 as an example will run around $80, give or take. There's a few obscure freeware liveries, but the U.S. domestic market is taken by Ariane and they don't allow freeware liveries to "compete" with their own that they sell.I've often thought that considering the age of the 733-735 series, Ariane could drum up sales by offering the rest of the liveries at a one time only fee--i.e. pay ten pounds, and the entire livery stable is available for download. Many will argue here which is the most "perfect" VC, Ariane's or PMDG's. Don't allow yourself to get caught up in that. Judge products based on how much entertainment they offer for dollar spent.That's why freeware projects like SGA's DC-9/MD-xx are so great :)-John

With no disrespect to you, "Edam", what's wrong with bringing 'newbies' attention to certain facts which may help them make an informed purchase decision? Surely that's part of what the forum is about - to share experiences, good and bad.And how do you know what software he does or doesn't have? Either you're very well connected with him, or you're very well connected with Ariane......Toni.

Thanks John.To the others please just don't knock it unless you can give me reasons. Then I will understand.Purely it becomes a slanging match when there is nothing to base any of your critiques on.I like PMDG but Ariane gives me the choice to own a Qantas.But ARiane only has the 737-900 as a VC right?If someone can answer these questions it would be most appreciated by this hard-core flight enthusiast (not only simmer).Preference will be given to those who own the product. Is there any demo product available for the above?John, does Ariane include a VC on all their a/c, or just the 900???Thanks beforehand everyone....PS Of the freeware stuff especially the paintwork and artwork I have found it to be very appealing since the Meljet has some brilliant high definition liveries. That is one reason you can enjoy FS so much.

I will say this again, download the readme for the update and see for yourself all the things that do not work, and then Go to PMDG http://www.precisionmanuals.com/html/73767.htm and spend a lot less for a far better aircraft.

What does PMDG have to do with Ariane? Your original post asked if the Ariane even had a VC now you ask if it is VC only? It is VC only by the way. If you like it buy it. If you like something else well purchase that. But please do not ask for comparions between PMDG and Ariane. They always vend up very bad. If Ariane had a forum then it would be simple for you to ask on their forums but they don't for reasons only known to them. Since you did not ask my opinion on the Ariane I will spare all of us.....And keep my big mouth shut...Best Wishes,[h4]Randy J. Smith[/h4]http://www.rawbw.com/~bdoolin/shinault/southparkcartmad.gif[h3]I WANT MY 747![/h3]Caution! Not a real pilot, but do play one on TV ;-)