I was just about to purchase the Carenado B1900D when looking in my inbox I see that Just Flight are having a sale on their F-Lite aircraft, These sort of aircraft appeal to me as they don't look to complicated to fly. Can anyone tell me if they are any good and if they are kind on frames ( my system specs are on my sig) or should I just go with my original choice?

 

 

 

 

 

I'd suggest taking a look at the free version of the F-lite 757 (http://www.justflight.com/product/757-jetliner-freemium) to see what these models are typically like. From what I've read, you can expect low-end systems simulations and an FMS tied in with the default FSX flight planner.

You can't go wrong with the 757 - it's free!

It's the "usual suspects" - those titles have been on JF's sale before, now and then. I tried one of their lite Airbuses on a former occasion, but I didn't really like it.

 

Judging from a distance, their MD's might(!) be interesting, maybe, really perhaps?!?

I tried freeware F-Lite 757, and I didn't liked it, flight model is baaaad. Also I bought F-Lite A320 a year ago and it is the same story, bad flight model and completely wrong performance, especially engines related. It will take off like a rocket. So it is not about the simple systems, it's all about wrong flight models and performance. You can tweak it with AIR file editor (I tweaked PA A320 a bit), but that is not a good solution.

 

Maybe a better option is to purchase a Overland/Simmersky Airbus package. Flight model is good, but the systems are minimal, their cockpits doesn't have even a set belts/no smoking sign switches. Pitot heat is there and the lights, and that's it practically. Very very simple. Default A321 is more complex than that, lol, how ironic is that?

I have most of those aircraft, and the ones I really like are the 747, MD-80, and DC-10. They are still very 'Lite', but not as lite as, say, the A319/20/21. However, I also have the Carenado B1900D and it's surprisingly easy to fly. It really depends on your preferences (Big tubeliner vs commuter/bush flying), but given the choice I would go for the B1900. 

If I were to fly these I would just fly the default aircraft...there's a reason they're on sale all the time! The B1900D is beautiful and worth all the F-lite products combined IMO. 

Thanks for the input guys, I think I will try the free 757 and go for the B1900D. I quite like the default 737 now I have worked out the autopilot :smile:

 

 

Thanks for the input guys, I think I will try the free 757 and go for the B1900D. I quite like the default 737 now I have worked out the autopilot :smile:

 

 

 

A very nice upgrade of the default Boeing 737 can be found here:

 

http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=+Boeing+737+Mega-Package&x=0&y=0

 

Lots of liveries and improved sounds and virtual cockpit.

Thank you very much for the link Simmerhead, Now that looks just what I am looking for.. Perfect! :smile: