How does the latest patched version of this perform?Are the flt intruments as smooth as say Dreamfleets baron (xp)58?Systems modeling and failures?All commments appreciated. I enjoy this era of aircraft but just want to make sure it's up to what the avsim review says. Thanks. Dave

Dave,There's another thread were others are interested in knowing about this airplane, just as you are. By default, the airplane will want to load all the panels, and configuration windows. That could be a lot of memory required for some systems. There's a configuration option that allows that feature to be turned off. There's plenty of system symulations. For example, a cruise checklist item calls for Engine Synch. All the different vertical navigation modes of the MD82 of that era are modeled. They also have an interesting simulation of an ACARS unit where the Omega Navigation System depends on the ACARS unit to load flight plans. I just began to explore bird about two weeks ago, and I'm still finding things. It comes with an extensive 250+ page manual, which believe you can download before you buy. No FMC, no failure simulations, other than the ones I get into by my own mistakes. :) Dave Vega

It's actually an MD80, but I'll tell you, I've never seen such great frames in a VC before. There is an Avsim review on it, jsut check the front page. Great plane!Jeff