I am looking to add a corporate jet to my fleet but a recent search of the forum revealed that most responses were not recent.  Hoping something has changed.  I searched the Carenado support forums and even their info was months old. 

It does not have to be PMDG quality...since there are none, but I would like the systems to allow me to fly shorter scenic routes.  My experience with Carenado Hawker has not been good but I am hoping for a better outcome with time, improvements and native to P3Dv4.  I don't want to spend hours adding functionality to a brand new plane.  

I know this is a subjective request but hoping to hear some positives that would point in the direction of a nice flyable fun jet.

Thanks in advance.

I've been having a lot of fun with the Xtreme Prototpes Lear 25D lately. It is modeled after the 1960's version Lear jet so it does not have an FMC, which is fine with me. I like authentic classic aircraft. You have to fly this plane and stay ahead of it. You can add a GTN750 if you want more automation. It has a nice exterior model and 100% 3D cockpit. Flight model seems very good also, but then I have not flown a Lear in real life. Frame rates are good also.

I also have the Flysimware Lear 35 but I have not had time to install it yet. It has very good reviews on the Avsim forums.

Those are the only two that I know of, besides Carenado, which have P3Dv4 installers.

Ted

I’m not boasting but believe I have all the main Contenders. If Eaglesoft brought something out modern (which they will do shortly) I would recommend that in an instant.

But for now, there is no doubt in my mind that the Xttreme Prototype’s LJ 25 is the best – by far.

Read the free 200 page manual and you’ll get the flavour!

 

 

On 3/30/2018 at 10:41 AM, Dean33 said:

I’m not boasting but believe I have all the main Contenders. If Eaglesoft brought something out modern (which they will do shortly) I would recommend that in an instant.

But for now, there is no doubt in my mind that the Xttreme Prototype’s LJ 25 is the best – by far.

Read the free 200 page manual and you’ll get the flavour!

 

 

Thanks to you and Ted for the replies.  I have been researching the LJ 25 and the Carenado 300.  How does the LJ hand fly?  I like the newer Carenado but the simplistic LJ looks like it may be the way for me to go.  I mostly fly tubeliners but the developers are putting out some nice mid-size airports that a corporate plane would be nice.  Does the LJ have a nice "feel" to it while hand flying?

Another vote for the XP Lear here, great model. As for Carenado the best is probably the C550 since it can take the GTN, probably nicer to hand fly than the Lear, that is a bit more of a handful, although that's probably accurate - much more powerful engines and much less lift. So depends on what you are looking for. 

The PL21 equiped aircraft I find fairly poor without nodding (ie adding the GTN), and forget using FLC because it is beyond useless.

Hoping that the XLS+ will arrive soon from Eaglesoft and fill the void. It has been suggested on FB that the Gen4 version may be not that far after Gen3.....

 

G

5 minutes ago, Gazzareth said:

Another vote for the XP Lear here, great model. As for Carenado the best is probably the C550 since it can take the GTN, probably nicer to hand fly than the Lear, that is a bit more of a handful, although that's probably accurate - much more powerful engines and much less lift. So depends on what you are looking for. 

The PL21 equiped aircraft I find fairly poor without nodding (ie adding the GTN), and forget using FLC because it is beyond useless.

Hoping that the XLS+ will arrive soon from Eaglesoft and fill the void. It has been suggested on FB that the Gen4 version may be not that far after Gen3.....

 

G

Thanks for your response.  I have been reading reviews and watching tutorials on the LJ and the Phenom 300.  Good points for both.  I used the Hawker in FSX and there were all sorts of quirks.  I installed the most recent Hawker into P3Dv4.1.  Couldn't get the Navigraph to load even after researching and trying fixes.  So I am very hesitant to purchase another Carenado.  I really like their models but I don't want to spend hours trying to make it work the way it should.  I was hoping their V4 planes would work right out of the box...and maybe they do.  Decisions...decisions!   

I have the Phenom 300, and I don't fly it much. Heavy on FPS and some bugs...

Mike

3 minutes ago, Mikelab6 said:

I have the Phenom 300, and I don't fly it much. Heavy on FPS and some bugs...

Mike

Just curious, do you have the Extreme Prototypes LJ?  If so, your thoughts in comparison to each other. I am getting the impression that the EX LJ is basic, well modeled, solid and void of the Carenado type bugs.

Just now, kenthom said:

Just curious, do you have the Extreme Prototypes LJ?  If so, your thoughts in comparison to each other. I am getting the impression that the EX LJ is basic, well modeled, solid and void of the Carenado type bugs.

No I don't have the LJ..  If you are running your sim on a 30 hz monitor, the Phenom 300 will be ok. I am running it on a 60 hz monitor, and if my FPS is below 60, the panning in the VC is jerky..

The Carenado S550 works out of the box and is marvelous with the GTN 750.

4 minutes ago, Mikelab6 said:

No I don't have the LJ..  If you are running your sim on a 30 hz monitor, the Phenom 300 will be ok. I am running it on a 60 hz monitor, and if my FPS is below 60, the panning in the VC is jerky..

Yes, I have a 60hz monitor as well.  I can run PMDG, TFDI and Captain Sim with no problems.   Sad to hear that this plane would have a problem.

16 minutes ago, kenthom said:

Thanks for your response.  I have been reading reviews and watching tutorials on the LJ and the Phenom 300.  Good points for both.  I used the Hawker in FSX and there were all sorts of quirks.  I installed the most recent Hawker into P3Dv4.1.  Couldn't get the Navigraph to load even after researching and trying fixes.  So I am very hesitant to purchase another Carenado.  I really like their models but I don't want to spend hours trying to make it work the way it should.  I was hoping their V4 planes would work right out of the box...and maybe they do.  Decisions...decisions!   

Well worth bearing in mind that you can get some of the Carenado aircraft from Flight1 - So if you don't find them suitable you can remove and refund without an issue..

 

G

4 minutes ago, Gazzareth said:

Well worth bearing in mind that you can get some of the Carenado aircraft from Flight1 - So if you don't find them suitable you can remove and refund without an issue..

 

G

Good to know!  Thanks

Kenthom

As you are comparing the Phenom 300 with the XPLJ25 it makes it a lot easier for me. I fly XP ten times more than the Phenom. 

It handles well. Framerate is Ok. I think you mentioned basic - far from it. 

Support on XP is superb. For support and error fixing on Carenado you have to wait and wait and wait. 

Apart from the manual I mentioned earlier the best thing for me is the super clear sharp virtual cockpit on XP.

 

29 minutes ago, Dean33 said:

Kenthom

As you are comparing the Phenom 300 with the XPLJ25 it makes it a lot easier for me. I fly XP ten times more than the Phenom. 

It handles well. Framerate is Ok. I think you mentioned basic - far from it. 

Support on XP is superb. For support and error fixing on Carenado you have to wait and wait and wait. 

Apart from the manual I mentioned earlier the best thing for me is the super clear sharp virtual cockpit on XP.

 

Hi Dean, I didn't mean basic as in simple to learn.  I have watched the videos and it will take a little work for sure.  I meant simple in terms of gauges vs the glass cockpit of the Phenom 300. And maybe less bugs to deal with. I would fly it awhile before I decide if I want to purchase the GTN750.   The Phenom is a lot sexier though!  Also, the videos show the XP bobbing a lot during landing as opposed to a smooth descent.  That may have been the pilot or is the plane difficult to control?