All real world Pilots, what add-on lands the best?

**Leo112** · 08-09-2009, 09:36 PM

Just thought I'd post this question to all real world pilots around here to see what you guys think. What FS9 GA add-on lands the best based on your real world experience. Here's my list (based on what I own) with 1 being the best:

1. RealAir's SF260
2. Flight1's Commander
3. Dreamfleet's A36
4. Dreamfleet's Baron
5. Caranado's 182Q

I fly quite a bit and very few add-ons really capture those last few moments like these add-ons I mentioned above. I fly FS9 for obvious reasons. Without a fluid experience this whole topic is a mute point and I don't have the rig to produce what I get in FS9 in FSX. Anyway I'm curious as to what other experienced real world GA pilots think are the better GA aircraft that give the best feel when you get over the runway about to touch down.

**NetJets Hawker 900 Driver** · 08-09-2009, 10:03 PM

The full motion sims we train in don't even simulate landings realistically

**Kapitan** · 08-10-2009, 08:25 AM

You have the answer.
Besides the simpler the plane, the less unrealistic will be cause because it has to deal with less real problems. Thats why in your list the Real SF260 is the most reallistic. Of course, its just a litle basic simple plane.

I can assure you the least reallistic would be a 747 while the Aircreation ultralight is not far from a real one.

K

**ladamson** · 08-10-2009, 11:30 PM

IMO, the most fun of smaller aircraft; is the RealAir Spitfire. You can really sense power to weight in the landing phase; and it requires good judgment to get that perfect landing without a bounce. It either needs a bit of power on.... throughout the flare, or a good descent with the flare at the exact moment to maintain airspeed. However, I use the SF260 for the majority of simming. But I prefer it in FSX, unless using some good airport scenery for FS9.

L.Adamson

**Sambo** · 08-14-2009, 01:08 AM

I've found payware a bit disappointing so far, but these mentions of RealAir - connected to the single most critical part of routine flying - encourage me to try again, and try RealAir. Thanks for that.

Alhough, as it happens, no landing in sim or real life will ever feel quite right until someone programs a virtual Tiny Marshall (CFI Biggin Hill in the 60's) to sit next to me with his resigned expression as he ostentatously rearranges his pillows after one of my circuits and bumps... (a great man and a great teacher, so I hope you don't mind me honouring him here.)