I'm a big Boeing guy, always have been. While I don't personally like RSR and never did, I always thought they were pretty revolutionary in their work, but I have to be honest - this time this feels a little bit different. Based on what I've seen from Fenix and what I didn't from PMDG I have to say that I am leaning towards saying, Fenix' A320 looks amazing and will probably be the best product released in 2022. 

2 hours ago, Maxis said:

When it comes to this sim  and expectations i have learned (the very hard way) that a bit of reserve will serve me well. Ill save that enthusiasm when its deserved.  

Just my approach nowadays. Don't see anything wrong with that. But feel free to get exited if you want to.

There are Real World Pilots that are beta testers and also do streams and they pretty much piggyback what Chewwy says, one even left FS Labs as a Beta test to join the Fenix alpha/beta team so take it for what its worth. This project seems to be the "real deal".

Edited March 1, 20224 yr by jbdbow1970

24 minutes ago, jbdbow1970 said:

one even left FS Labs as a Beta test to join the Fenix alpha/beta team

Wait, I even just left the SU8 beta so where can I sign up for the Fenix beta now, please?

30 minutes ago, jbdbow1970 said:

There are Real World Pilots that are beta testers and also do streams and they pretty much piggyback what Chewwy says, one even left FS Labs as a Beta test to join the Fenix alpha/beta team so take it for what its worth. This project seems to be the "real deal".

Both KatiePilot and BlackBox, two Twitch streamers who are also real life certified A320 pilots and were invited to alpha test the Fenix A320, like the Fenix A320 a lot.  And this was from last year when it was announced for alpha testing. I'm sure it's in a much better state by now.

Edited March 1, 20224 yr by abrams_tank

4 minutes ago, abrams_tank said:

Both KatiePilot and BlackBox, two Twitch streamers who are also real life certified A320 pilots and were invited to alpha test the Fenix A320, like the Fenix A320 a lot.  And this was from last year when it was announced for alpha testing. I'm sure it's in a much better state by now.

Those are some I were referring to. Blacbox mentioned leaving FS Labs beta in a stream right before the announcement of Fenix.

Yup, well worth following their discord https://discord.gg/4c3jkwsh5c where Aamir, KatiePilot and BlackBox chime in regularly.

10 minutes ago, DAD said:

Wait, I even just left the SU8 beta so where can I sign up for the Fenix beta now, please?

Wish it was that easy we all would be in Fenix Beta. Ha

2 hours ago, jbdbow1970 said:

There are Real World Pilots that are beta testers and also do streams and they pretty much piggyback what Chewwy says, one even left FS Labs as a Beta test to join the Fenix alpha/beta team so take it for what its worth. This project seems to be the "real deal".

That's nice .. doesn't change my approach on the matter as i don't know who they are and what their relationship is to the developer... As i said once its released i'll take a look at reviews from people i do know and trust and eval for myself... That way of doing things has worked for me to avoid having expectations.

But again .. feel free to hype as you wish.

10 hours ago, Maxis said:

That's nice .. doesn't change my approach on the matter as i don't know who they are and what their relationship is to the developer...

Maybe too clarify, BlackBox do not have to be "in the pocket" of Fenix developer - he is the captain of A320 for 20 years (now changing typerating to 747). For me and I think for many BlackBox as a real pilot with 30+ years experience is one of the biggest authority in the FlightSim industry (via Twitch and now mainly on YT). If you do not know him just watch few videos to have own view.

Im a huge V1 fan myself , wondering if hes in the fenix beta.... For me hes on par w blackbox in knowledge. 

12 hours ago, Maxis said:

That's nice .. doesn't change my approach on the matter as i don't know who they are and what their relationship is to the developer... As i said once its released i'll take a look at reviews from people i do know and trust and eval for myself... That way of doing things has worked for me to avoid having expectations.

But again .. feel free to hype as you wish.

I agree. As far as I'm concerned, a product that isn't out yet doesn't exist no matter how much it's hyped.

 

13 hours ago, Maxis said:

That's nice .. doesn't change my approach on the matter as i don't know who they are and what their relationship is to the developer... As i said once its released i'll take a look at reviews from people i do know and trust and eval for myself... That way of doing things has worked for me to avoid having expectations.

But again .. feel free to hype as you wish.

With Blackbox leaving FSLabs as a Beta tester, you absolutely have to take the Fenix 320 seriously. He's a very genuine nice person who is a real world A320 captain who sims for the right reasons, who wants the dedicated simmer like what most of us are to experience what it's like to pilot a commercial large airliner, and yes I know Blackbox personally, so this is not just hearsay. If he is singing it's praises believe the hype 100%.    

I hope I can get as excited about the price! 😉

 

5 hours ago, ark4diusz said:

Maybe too clarify, BlackBox do not have to be "in the pocket" of Fenix developer - he is the captain of A320 for 20 years (now changing typerating to 747). For me and I think for many BlackBox as a real pilot with 30+ years experience is one of the biggest authority in the FlightSim industry (via Twitch and now mainly on YT). If you do not know him just watch few videos to have own view.

No clarification necessary.. again it doesn't change the way i evaluate products for MY OWN consumption.

Edited March 2, 20224 yr by Maxis

3 hours ago, Ricardo41 said:

I agree. As far as I'm concerned, a product that isn't out yet doesn't exist no matter how much it's hyped.

 

Edited March 2, 20224 yr by Carts85