Rodger Pettichord Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 (edited) Hi all. Many of us have been with flight simulation since its early days. Over the years, thanks to many talented payware and freeware developers, we have flown pretty much every type and model of aircraft there is. When Orbx began to offer enhanced scenery, it got even better. Nothing like a toddle in the early bi-planes, or tri-motors, or sleek warbirds, or modern commercial jets, or private puddle-jumpers, or... This week's topic asks you to draw upon your experience and flying habits to highlight some great planes (all screenshots, except the last, are from FSX). It's all subjective, so of course there are no right answers. Except mine . THIS WEEK'S MEANINGLESS TOPIC: The planes shown below are all classics. Which ones suit you best? 1. Boeing 737 OR Airbus 320 2. Cessna 185 OR Piper PA28 3. ATR 72 OR Bombardier Q400 4. Cessna Citation X OR Dassault Falcon 5. Pilatus PC-6 OR Cessna Caravan 6. Piper Super Cub OR Aviat Husky 7. Affordable OR "Dream on" Edited October 20, 2022 by Rodger Pettichord Reset photos 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Well if I had to choose one Rodger it would be #1 the A320. I like to get to where I'm going fast. But the downfall is I miss a lot of the scenery on the way. cheers Gumby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 My favourite plane from the above selection is the Q400 in line 3. Overall I would select the 777, btw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 "Dream on" as a first choice. Because I always keep chasing that dream of the most real flight sim experience possible Otherwise, a Piper PA28 as I spend most of my time at low level in VFR. Not on the list is the Supermarine Spitfire which is the one aircraft that I search out and purchase with every new sim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Piper PA28 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 oh this is hard, most flights I will have done in sim world would probably be the A320, really like the plane and have learnt quite a bit about it, I spent a lot of time doing courier deliveries into BAE Filton in the 90's... I also really like the IXEG 737 in Xplane, waiting for that to come to v12..... finally, I always wanted an ATR in any sim, but never got one, any suggestions? I think a lot depends on my mood and my spare time, I know I can set up the A320 and get airborne quickly so that's my favourite - though to check out scenery the Cub... Love the Porter but struggle with that rear wheel... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukcip Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 737 over anything Airbus (every day of the week and twice on Sunday) C185 over PA28 Q400 over ATR Cessna Citation X over Falcon Cessna Caravan over PC-6 Super Cub over Husky And as it's a sim... Dream on! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Pukcip said: 737 over anything Airbus (every day of the week and twice on Sunday) C185 over PA28 Q400 over ATR Cessna Citation X over Falcon Cessna Caravan over PC-6 Super Cub over Husky And as it's a sim... Dream on! you're the first person to answer this correctly, I feel such a donut now... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 1) Can't decide...I fly them both pretty equally. 2) Cessna 185, although still waiting for a more complex developed one for MSFS 3) Neither, I'll walk 4) Citation X 5) Cessna Caravan 6) Piper Cub 7) Dream On baby! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted October 21, 2022 Author Share Posted October 21, 2022 1. Boeing 737. I am a native of Washington State, Boeing's home. Bill Boeing was the state's friendly uncle. 2. Cessna 185. I like the high wing so I can see what I'm about to hit. 3. Q400. First plane I wanted as an add-on way back when. Plus I'm a deHavilland fan all the way. 4. Cessna Citation X. Its design was based on a fighter plane. Gotta be one of the coolest-looking planes ever. 5. Pilatus PC-6. Like its CIA handlers used to say "Anything, Anywhere, Anytime." Remarkably versatile airplane. 6. Piper Super Cub. Plenty of power and very reliable. The Alaskan bush-pilots' gold standard. 7. Dream on. Specifically, the $600,000,000 Airbus A380 built for the Saudi Arabian prince. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 My flying is usually low and slow so I go with the the Piper PA28, Cessna 185, Piper Cub. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2DR Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Since low-and-slow is the way to go, I'll take the Cessna 185. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerribleT Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 neither 2 PA28 3 neither 4 neither 5 either 6 either 7 neither Great topic inducing nice memories thanks Rodger 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) 1. Neither. Only airliner I've flown (successfully) is another classic, the Lockheed L188 Electra. Not interested now; there's a reason there's a mandatory retirement age. 2. I'll go with the Piper PA 28, though the Cessna 180 line is great too. I used the 182RG for years. I've come to prefer the low wing. 3. Neither. If I'm going to fly a twin turboprop it will be one of the older King Airs. 4. Don't know either, really. I did fly the Lockheed jet star a bit, so that would be my choice for GA jet. 5. Not enthusiastic about either. 6. I'll go with the Cub, thought the Husky is tempting too. 7. Hmmm? I think I'll pass. Choice A would likely get me a divorce on cruelty to my spouse charges, and B, if we're talking about ownership, I have more humble, though no more affordable preferences (A REAL Mooney). Ken Edited October 22, 2022 by Ken Q 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 - 737 2 - I'll take either one depending on the type of flying I'm doing 3 -: Not interested 4 - If I had to probably the Falcon 5- Either or depending on the type of flying 6 - Probably the Husky 7- Stay at home and do some beer drinking That's my final answers for what it's worth. 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 737 (I fly her low and "slowish" through out Alaska) since you didn't list my C47 Rodger. I just wished I could have the interior of the "dream on" ( our Hilda don't look anything like that air maiden in your picture) but with my crew and when I think about our passengers who are on a "no fly list", that table cloth and crystal glassware wouldn't survive take off, so that's not possible. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 1. draw 2. Piper 3. Q400 4. Citation 5. Caravan 6. Super Cub 7. I always have been a dreamer 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 The Cub or Husky. They're simple like me. Cheers Graeme 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Heaton Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 in real life - it has to be the PA 28 Arrow because i have many hours logged in one - and in variations - including my avatar -- PA32 and I have to add the 737 - because it looks like the original that i spent many hours travelling in one in various countries - of Oceana and SE Asia in the early 70s However - in the world of simulation it has to be the Dassault Falcon 50 from both Carenado and Flysim - and waiting patiently either company to do one for the MS variety - but until then i will Sim with pA28 now and then for old time's sake 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 When I was flying, I used to fly the Mooney more than anything else. It got me where I wanted to go and gave good vision for me to see the scenery. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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