11 hours ago, jabloomf1230 said:

You can't expect the default GA aircraft to be anything but a gateway to flying in MSFS

I'm not sure that holds true for MFS, certainly with the freeware upgrade mods available for the C152, DA40NG, DA62, G36, C208EX (did I miss any?) coupled with the G1000NXI they are comparable to many payware offerings; the days of default/bundled simulator GA aircraft being visually, systematically and dynamically far behind and easily dismissed feel like ancient history.

Edited January 12, 20224 yr by ckyliu

The Mooney M20R is easy to get hooked on. I can't stop flying it.

On 1/11/2022 at 2:46 AM, MarioDonick said:

Hi 🙂

As I am not able to fly in the real-world anymore for a still unknown, possibly long time (due to money, mostly), I am looking for "the one" aircraft that can truly beccome "my" MSFS aircraft.

 

Seems to me a relevant question is what type of flying do you favor (if any)?

If you are mainly interested in sight seeing, than a high wing a/c might be best. If you like to fly into small back country airstrips (such as in Alaska) then maybe something like the Kodiak would be best. If you like to fly cross country and value cruise speed, then something like the Turbo G36 Bonanza might be a good fit.  If all of the above, then I think the Kodiak 100 might be a good compromise.

Other questions could be do you have a preference for a steam gauge or glass cockpit, single engine or twin, retractable or fixed gear?

Al

Edited January 12, 20224 yr by ark

The Bonanza and the Baron are 2 of the best flying GA planes in real life. The (stock) sim versions are…well…boring and don’t do them justice at all. I’ll have to take a look at the improvement mods because I really want to love these planes in the sim. 

I found default C172 with six pack pretty good. I feel that it flies quite close the real thing. The major problem is the excessive yaw when exiting stall and slip.

It's slow for touring over a bit long distance though.  

Take a serious look at the Aerosoft Twin Otter being released on 19 Jan.

I recommend JF Warrior or JPlogistics C-152 Mod.

 

Edited January 12, 20224 yr by Ixoye

As many others have said: Rob Youngs Bonanza mod along with the Kodiak - mainly because it's ability to use the G1000NXi mod, which is the best avionics available right now in MSFS. I really can't wait for them (Working Title) to finally update the G3000/5000 suite.

All of the suggestions are excellent choices. I personally use Rob Young's Bonanza, also use the Turbo version, enjoy the JPL152 , the TBM and the JF Turbo Arrow. But one offering by B4gunner at the flightsim.to site that hasn't been mentioned is the Ryan Navion. It's freeware, very authentic in its flight behavior and still uses "steam gauges". It just  is stable in the air. I know it isn't fancy or glitzy, but the developer has done an very excellent job in his exterior and interior renderings.  His systems are simple but adequate. He updates it regularly and has an additional model called the Super Navion reflecting characteristics similar to the Got Gravel's Vertigo. 

I whole heartily recommend giving the Navion a close look. It's pedigree isn't as long as Rob's Bonanza, but it's in the same category of aircraft. It's great for a quick jump in and go flight. You can't go wrong with any of the suggestions mentioned.in this thread.

Edited January 14, 20224 yr by simtech209
added info

I haven't seen the Van's RV-7 and RV-7A by Deejing being mentioned

https://flightsim.to/file/23192/van-s-rv-7