P3Dv4 aircraft recommendations

[crippy1]

All,

I am looking for a high quality highly realistic charter airplane to fly almost exclusively at night (after work). 

I am looking for planes close to A2A quality and available for P3Dv4.

I currently already own all A2A aircraft except for the v-tail; and the GLJ Learjet 25.

Planes can be multi engine, single engine, turbo prop, jet, etc.

Night cockpit lighting and general lighting is a weighing factor too.

Most flights will be under 1-2 hours max.

 

Thank you very much, I am looking forward to the responses!

[scottb613]

Hi...

Well - for aircraft traditionally used in the charter role - I'd suggest the Carenado PC-12 with all the mods (I use Bert's Mod - the latest FDE Mod - RXP GTN - RXP GNS - REX Wx Radar) which makes for a very capable aircraft or the Carenado Navajo... I have both and they seem like some of Carenado's better efforts... I recall several Navajo pilots confirming the FDE was pretty much spot on - back when they released it... I like the Navajo with it's insanely long engine nacelles...

Regards,
Scott

 

[Guest John_Cillis]

Carenado's Citation 550...  You cannot go wrong with it, excellent autopilot!  Good flight envelope for flights of your preferred length.

John

[Captain Kevin]

I personally fly the PMDG Boeing 747-400, and you can certainly fly it on short flights if you so desire. I do it all the time.

[Patco Lch]

Leonardo Fly The Maddog 64 bit and or TFDi 717. Both beautiful sim planes inside and out that will keep you busy for a long time.

[Jude Bradley]

20 minutes ago, Captain Kevin said:

I personally fly the PMDG Boeing 747-400, and you can certainly fly it on short flights if you so desire. I do it all the time.

Funny you should mention that, I found a 777 BA flight from Dublin to London Heathrow. It only got my attention because I live a few miles away from EIDW and the GE90's are quite a distinctive sound. 

[mpw8679]

4 hours ago, PATCO LCH said:

Leonardo Fly The Maddog 64 bit and or TFDi 717. Both beautiful sim planes inside and out that will keep you busy for a long time.

+1  Both these have some of the best night lighting in the business.  TFDi if u prefer more automation and the VC displays are easier to read if using a smaller monitor.

[Oskar Speer]

High quality highly realistic charter airplane; Take a look att Milviz. I waiting for F/15-E but I know they have a new PA-30 Twin Comanche.

[Oskar Speer]

5 hours ago, Captain Kevin said:

I personally fly the PMDG Boeing 747-400, and you can certainly fly it on short flights if you so desire. I do it all the time.

Great! Good to here that I not are alone using B747-8 as a city-hoper!

[Guest]

The Majestic Dash 8 Q400, of course! 😉 Highly realistic and used for short charter flights in real life too. It is my all time favorite addon plane. Night lighting may be a bit basic though but I love it. 

[SimonC]

6 hours ago, Jude Bradley said:

Funny you should mention that, I found a 777 BA flight from Dublin to London Heathrow. It only got my attention because I live a few miles away from EIDW and the GE90's are quite a distinctive sound. 

Kind to share a flight number please?

[wyman_hd]

FSL A320. It might be a bit stuttery if you have an older PC.

[SimonC]

My fleet consists of: PMDG 737, 747 and 777, FSL A319/A320 and Majestic Dash. Couldn't be happier.

[PWJT8D]

What about the Aerosoft CRJ? I certainly enjoy the aircraft. Visuals are great, dynamic lighting, systems are good. Great little aircraft for short hops, it may suit your needs quite well. 

[wyman_hd]

Yes I agree. The CRJ is a fantastic plane. The only let down is my left arm got tired of manually controlling throttle.

So if the type of plane you want needs an autothrottle, then the CRJ might not be a good choice.

But, if you're fine with that, I recommend it. It might drop in performance, but for me, it works like a charm.