I just bought the PSS 757 and found it unusable on my system. Primary reason for this is terrible framerates from within the VC. I bought it because of the ungodly waiting period CaptainSim is putting us through. For those that own the CaptainSim model save your money as the PSS757 is lacking in more than a few areas. In comparison to the CS model this is what I found:1. Terrible VC night lighting (like I said in comparison to CS)2. 757 VC's texturing is identicle to PSS's 777 (carpet included)3. Engine sounds are louder in the VC than outside the aircraft.4. Many 757 features are not modeled in the PSS bird (Will wait to officially pass judgment when CaptainSim released their 'F' Block).5. Rocket ship performance from engines below 10,000ft.6. Model Crashes FS after flights7. Brakes can't hold aircraft in place during engine start8. VC looks to be the worst of the bunch (LDS, CaptainSim, PSS, etc). I know LDS's 757 will look on par with their current 767.There are many more things I've found that are really disappointing. I mentioned the VC more than a few times as that stopped me in my tracks on first sight... I won't ask for a refund as I'm a supporter of Developers giving their time to advance our hobby. I just thought after the well done 777 the 757 would be a sure win (maybe if I hadn't already seen other developers work with the 757). Like I said for those that own the LDS 767 and the CaptainSim 757, you may be disappointed in what PSS has produced. CaptainSim has really let us down by not yet producing a completed version of their 757. If they had I most likely wouldn't have two developer's 757 on my HD and in some ways screwed with both versions...

hmmm whats new?

The problem with PSS is they don't try to raise the bar of their products - or meet the bar of LDS/PMDG. Between the buggy releases, way below sub-par VCs and general lack of polish, I just can't justify buying from them again. I know this is harsh but its just the way I feel.

>I just bought the PSS 757 and found it unusable on my system.> Primary reason for this is terrible framerates from within>the VC. I bought it because of the ungodly waiting period>CaptainSim is putting us through. For those that own the>CaptainSim model save your money as the PSS757 is lacking in>more than a few areas. In comparison to the CS model this is>what I found:>>1. Terrible VC night lighting (like I said in comparison to>CS)>2. 757 VC's texturing is identicle to PSS's 777 (carpet>included)>3. Engine sounds are louder in the VC than outside the>aircraft.>4. Many 757 features are not modeled in the PSS bird (Will>wait to officially pass judgment when CaptainSim released>their 'F' Block).>5. Rocket ship performance from engines below 10,000ft.>6. Model Crashes FS after flights>7. Brakes can't hold aircraft in place during engine start>8. VC looks to be the worst of the bunch (LDS, CaptainSim,>PSS, etc). I know LDS's 757 will look on par with their>current 767.>>There are many more things I've found that are really>disappointing. I mentioned the VC more than a few times as>that stopped me in my tracks on first sight... I won't ask for>a refund as I'm a supporter of Developers giving their time to>advance our hobby. I just thought after the well done 777 the>757 would be a sure win (maybe if I hadn't already seen other>developers work with the 757). Like I said for those that own>the LDS 767 and the CaptainSim 757, you may be disappointed in>what PSS has produced. CaptainSim has really let us down by>not yet producing a completed version of their 757. If they>had I most likely wouldn't have two developer's 757 on my HD>and in some ways screwed with both versions...>Chris I have some performance tips if you want I have the same FPS in the VC as in 2D.... I adjusted my textures for the VC...I think the VC is far better as the 777 ;-)Just PM....http://forums.avsim.net/dcboard.php?az=sho...id=241410&page=Andr

yea i have to agree, i still remember the awesome 777 they got out for FS2000, that was a really good product in its time, however the quality has just gone down so i wont be buying anything from them anymore, looking forward to PMDG 737NG for FSX.

I asked about a refund on their forums (still no reply). I had a hard enough time purchasing the bird. I got plenty help on the purchase but asking for a refund has been met with silence for some reason... :-lol Anyway, I'm perfectly aware some developers refuse refunds after a product is downloaded which is understandable. I just wish I would have put my money on that new FFS SAAB 340.I too like to support developers for advancing our hobby. It's rare I ask for my money back. In fact I don't remember ever doing so and I've been in the hobby since 1986...

#### so its that bad huh, glad i didnt get it

"5. Rocket ship performance from engines below 10,000ft."Chris I'm not finding this with my setup. The 757 has some powerful engines and packs a real punch on takeoff (I remember my real world flight out of KSAN last winter). The brake issue is another one I'm not seeing on my end. The real bird will move without any throttle applied. When sitting in a 757 you can really feel the power of those engines. They almost seem too much for the plane itself. I actually like the FDE overall and would really enjoy it if it weren't for the VC framerate issues I'm having...VC lighting is bad like you said compared to comparable add-ons on the market. I had to adjust the dome lighting as it was pushed all the way forward in the VC (causing bleed through of the interior lights on the nose of the aircraft when looking at the plane externally). It served no purpose in its original state as many critical areas that need light in the VC didn't have it (namely the autopilot). Speaking of the autopilot, the displays have no back lighting so you can't tell what you are setting your heading to after dark (VS, Altitude, etc). Moving the dome light helps quite a bit brightening up the AP area but just the same the back lighting needs to get fixed... Oh by the way, I just had my first official CTD after a flight with this bird.

Yeah I found after the 777 I am sticking to just a few developers when it comes to Airliners. Big developers have been mentioned and I think we all know who ther are. I am planing for FSX to really cut back on my Add on purchases. Updated Airliners and a few aircraft and Airport Sceneries only. I have found GE (original) and Ultimate terrain have been on my computer for so long I dont even notice what they have done for me. I am not saying there bad but for me I havent seen the need. Sorry for dragging this off topic but I needed to vent.

>I just bought the PSS 757 and found it unusable on my system.> Primary reason for this is terrible framerates from within>the VC. I bought it because of the ungodly waiting period>CaptainSim is putting us through. For those that own the>CaptainSim model save your money as the PSS757 is lacking in>more than a few areas. In comparison to the CS model this is>what I found:>>1. Terrible VC night lighting (like I said in comparison to>CS)>2. 757 VC's texturing is identicle to PSS's 777 (carpet>included)>3. Engine sounds are louder in the VC than outside the>aircraft.>4. Many 757 features are not modeled in the PSS bird (Will>wait to officially pass judgment when CaptainSim released>their 'F' Block).>5. Rocket ship performance from engines below 10,000ft.>6. Model Crashes FS after flights>7. Brakes can't hold aircraft in place during engine start>8. VC looks to be the worst of the bunch (LDS, CaptainSim,>PSS, etc). I know LDS's 757 will look on par with their>current 767.>>There are many more things I've found that are really>disappointing. I mentioned the VC more than a few times as>that stopped me in my tracks on first sight... I won't ask for>a refund as I'm a supporter of Developers giving their time to>advance our hobby. I just thought after the well done 777 the>757 would be a sure win (maybe if I hadn't already seen other>developers work with the 757). Like I said for those that own>the LDS 767 and the CaptainSim 757, you may be disappointed in>what PSS has produced. CaptainSim has really let us down by>not yet producing a completed version of their 757. If they>had I most likely wouldn't have two developer's 757 on my HD>and in some ways screwed with both versions...>Chris,No offense but wouldn't this post have been better served in the PSS forum where others could have tried to help you? I just searched and the only post I can find that you authored was on VC lighting. I apologize in advance if missed your other post regarding these issues.1. I agree but I am sure PSS will work on it. I do not have CS because I only fly complete aircraft, not vaporware that is not released yet (Block F)2. I am sure Andre or another brilliant artist will get on this, same way numerous people have redone the LVL-D3. Haven't noticed, I don't generally go outside the A/C after engine start. Can't do it in real life either :)4. Such as? Can you be more specific. Keep waiting for Block F by the way...5. Why do we get this EVERY time a payware vendor releases a new A/C. Do you know how overpowered the 757 is? Just like the 777 and the 767 these planes can easily maintain 4000 FPM climbouts depending on their load. We had the same thing when LDS released the 767, everyone started complaining LDS screwed up and made the plane too powerful. If you are a real world 757 pilot and are speaking from first hand experience then that is another story.6. Have not run into this. Done ~ 8 flights so far.7. Should be a simple .cfg tweak. 8. That is your opinion and you are entitlied to it but I will not say anything about CS or LDS until both planes are complete and released. Until then PSS is the leader of the pack in my opinion...I just found it weird that you come in here and seemingly bash the PSS 757 not mentioning a single positive aspect of the A/C (granted it is your opinion and you are just voicing it, nothing wrong with that at all) but never authored a similar post in the PSS forum with all these complaints.I understand you are probably trying to help out fellow simmers and that is cool but it seems that just like some other vendors out there PSS has those people out there that as soon as you say anything, all they want to do is bash them. Not saying that is you but you are just adding fuel to their fire and it is a shame because I have not really heard of anyone complaining about show-stoppers with the PSS 757, more like gripes like yourself than anything else... IMHO that isn't too bad, you can't please everyone but to say if you own CS then you will be dissapointed with the PSS version is based on fluff and visuals because the CS version has no block F yet. Lets come back to that when CS actually delivers ;)Cheers Chris,-PaulPrimary RigLiquid CooledAMD FX-57 @ 3 gigsAsus A8NSLI-Premium2 gigs Corsair XMS PC3500LL 2 3 2 6 1TXFX 7900 GTX 690/1750XFX 7800 GTX 515/135024 inch Widescreen LCDDual 19 inch LCD'sRaid-0+1PCPower and Cooling 1khttp://home.comcast.net/~psolk/3monitorsa.htmlBackup RigAMD 4000 San Diego @ 2.72 Gigs Kingston Corsair XMS CL2XFX 7800 GTX 515/1350 Raid-0

I agree PaulAt least it took a couple of days for the critics to begin.I have experienced none of the issues listed above on my lowly old PC ... and find that the PSS 757 is a very fine piece of software after 3 long distance flights.As someone noted ... the 757 is reputed to be vastly overpowered for it's size ... have flown in 757's many time over the past 5 years, I can attest to a very steep initial climb out and a feeling of power ... but that's just meJust goes to show you that you can't please everyone, sadlyCheers, and

Here at the now AA overhaul base at MCI, when they do test run ups they've blown man hole covers out onto the taxi ways numerous times.Our Ops Dpt, hates it because they get to go out and pick them up. LOL

Concerning the powerful engines on the 757...A buddy of mine is a retired 747-200 pilot for NWA and he shared a story with me one day ( this is a very old-school no-BS person and I trust him with my life so I know he doesn't make stuff like this up ).He was in Ottowa, Canada making a ferry flight back to another airport. This is when some of the first 757s were put into service for NWA. He was the PIC of the 757 and was getting his clearance to taxi out to the runway. While he was taxiing out one of the controllers in the tower asked what the maximum climb rate was in those 'new planes'. He replied back with 'I'm not really sure, do you want to find out?', knowing that he had no passengers on board and the airport ( at the time ) was pretty dead traffic-wise. The controller paused for a few moments ( to get clearance from the departure controller ) and then replied back with an affirmative. The air was not very humid and it was cold ( winter season ) that day. He lined her up on the end of the runway and put in full thrust. He let the brakes go and was jerked forward. Quickly reaching V1/Vr, up he went. By the end of the runway he cleared 10,000 feet AGL. Both my friend and the controllers were shocked to see a commercial plane climbing like a fighter plane. This was before many airlines put the restrictors on the 757 engines.Anyhow, I just shared this to show that the 757 does have incredibly powerful engines. Another quick story:The same friend was lifting off out of Boston when his right engine blew up ( literally ). There was no structural damage to the wing but the engine was literally gone. He was able to continue his climb at 1800 ft/min without putting much strain on the remaining engine. There is no fuel dump on the 757 so he had to fly it back around with full fuel on 1 engine and he said it flew so gracefully even with 1 engine completely gone.

I agree, Chris is just trolling and bashing. The plane flies great for me and the VC looks great as well. The backlighting for the MCP in the VC has already been brought up to the team.

Are you serious? Since their A330/340 PSS is famous for relasing buggy, unfinished, inaccurate and simplistic products. This is yet another one from this series. I hope that LVLD will show them what 757 means.