Hello,

I'm still considering on whether or not to get FSS B-727-100. If I do decide to get it, do I have to purchase anything extra like a base package??

thanx you for your help.

You have a number of options:

You can buy the Passenger 100 version which is standalone

You can buy the Freighter 100 version which is standalone

If you buy either of these above, then you get a discount if you want to subsequently buy the other.

AND for the above, you can subsequently buy the Super addon which gives you the 200 series upgrades of engines and avionics - but the Super addon is NOT standalone

OR

You can buy the Series - which includes Passenger version, Freighter version and the Super addon altogether

7 hours ago, AJZip2 said:

You have a number of options:

You can buy the Passenger 100 version which is standalone

You can buy the Freighter 100 version which is standalone

If you buy either of these above, then you get a discount if you want to subsequently buy the other.

AND for the above, you can subsequently buy the Super addon which gives you the 200 series upgrades of engines and avionics - but the Super addon is NOT standalone

OR

You can buy the Series - which includes Passenger version, Freighter version and the Super addon altogether

thnks I appreciated

12 hours ago, AJZip2 said:

You have a number of options:

I thought that applied with the -200, and that the -100 was a single package that included pax, freight and the Super version, all in one. I'd like to be wrong, though: I have no interest in freight ops.

52 minutes ago, Luis Hernandez said:

I thought that applied with the -200, and that the -100 was a single package that included pax, freight and the Super version, all in one. I'd like to be wrong, though: I have no interest in freight ops.

No - the -100 'Series' is all three but you can buy the -100 Passenger and -100 Freighter individually

I'm also considering the FSS 727 ( because, of course, I don't have enough airliners already, do I ? 🙄 ). It is my favourite retro jet airliner, and I've been watching a few reviews on Youtube, which are favourable. What's the consensus among users here, please ? Good, bad, okay ?

1 hour ago, Paul K said:

I'm also considering the FSS 727 ( because, of course, I don't have enough airliners already, do I ? 🙄 ). It is my favourite retro jet airliner, and I've been watching a few reviews on Youtube, which are favourable. What's the consensus among users here, please ? Good, bad, okay ?

Personally, I think it is absolutely splendid. Very clever stuff to effectively have an invisible but 'working' engineer if you want for the cold and start but, with some adjustments to the ability to move round the cockpit into each of the flight positions, managing to actually start it from cold and dark was one of the most satisflying thing I've done in years of enjoying the 2020/2024 sims. Took a few goes at it, mind...

22 minutes ago, AJZip2 said:

Personally, I think it is absolutely splendid. Very clever stuff to effectively have an invisible but 'working' engineer if you want for the cold and start but, with some adjustments to the ability to move round the cockpit into each of the flight positions, managing to actually start it from cold and dark was one of the most satisflying thing I've done in years of enjoying the 2020/2024 sims. Took a few goes at it, mind...

Sounds good - thank you very much !

I absolutely love it too, Paul (I have the passenger 727-200).

It brings back happy memories of riding on these as a kid and young adult.

I have no ability to navigate using the vintage instruments and the GPS is small for me to see (because I’m old enough to have ridden on these!), so I cheat and use the tablet map from the EFB.

Autopilot and other functions work great and I’ve never noticed this being “heavy” on FPS on my modest rig - it’s just as smooth as my F28 which is another similar aged jet.

I wish there was a Northwest Orient livery for the -200 but there are many other nice liveries for download.

I have an easier time with the systems on this than I do with the Maddog which I also have.

No thrust reverser clamshells visible (as per the prototype) which are fun to watch.

Very bright and nice lighting - if overdone, I like it!

A very good purchase, I may need to get the -100 too but struggle to find time to fly the fleet as is in this sim and that one that starts with X.

4 hours ago, Republic DC9 said:

I absolutely love it too, Paul (I have the passenger 727-200).

It brings back happy memories of riding on these as a kid and young adult.

I have no ability to navigate using the vintage instruments and the GPS is small for me to see (because I’m old enough to have ridden on these!), so I cheat and use the tablet map from the EFB.

Autopilot and other functions work great and I’ve never noticed this being “heavy” on FPS on my modest rig - it’s just as smooth as my F28 which is another similar aged jet.

I wish there was a Northwest Orient livery for the -200 but there are many other nice liveries for download.

I have an easier time with the systems on this than I do with the Maddog which I also have.

No thrust reverser clamshells visible (as per the prototype) which are fun to watch.

Very bright and nice lighting - if overdone, I like it!

A very good purchase, I may need to get the -100 too but struggle to find time to fly the fleet as is in this sim and that one that starts with X.

Cheers mate - a great endorsement. I've always loved the 727's looks, and was lucky enough to travel in one from Kuching, Sarawak to Singapore. I'm definitely going to get this model - thanks again. Thanks again to @AJZip2 also.

It’s a lot of fun, and I’d say a much more complete project than their E-jets.

I used to crew on B727-100's (non pilot though) and I can say that the FSS rendition is very good. It's just like being back in the old bird. The visuals and the sounds are all there. Just the old avionics smell is missing but I guess we can't hold FSS to that!! Importantly from my perspective the old nav systems are available which means replication of old departure and arrival procedures is a lot of fun. Of course if you want the GPS systems, they are modelled too. And, as others have said, the cold and dark start is realistic and immersive again with switch sounds, power crossover sounds and air con pack sounds as expected on the actual aircraft. While FSS had some problems with pitching when they first released the model, that has all been sorted now and the flight model is quite stable and realistic for the aircraft size and weight. So long as you have a stable approach, adhere to ref speeds and keep the engines spooled you should make a good landing or at least be able to go missed approach comfortably. I'm not sure about 2024 but I didn't think the 2020 paint texturing was anything to write home about, but they are good enough.

Look at this B727 missed approach into Mogadishu for inspiration......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCWbjsynDZ0

Cheers

Terry

11 hours ago, Lord Farringdon said:

Look at this B727 missed approach into Mogadishu for inspiration......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCWbjsynDZ0

Wow! One of the best low-level go arounds I have seen with gear extended all the way round. The bank angle from the cockpit view is amazing to see. Thx for sharing!

One of the best photos I ever took at Duxford - two classics together. G-OSRA was formerly owned by FedEx, and the last 727 ever built. 😍

On 7/10/2026 at 2:22 AM, Whisper202 said:

Hello,

I'm still considering on whether or not to get FSS B-727-100. If I do decide to get it, do I have to purchase anything extra like a base package??

thanx you for your help.

Maybe one of your best purchases, if classic airliner is your cup of tea.