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Reviews (by Alan)

AEROSOFT - FLIGHTSIM STUDIO - E-JETS 170/175 MSFS

AEROSOFT - FLIGHTSIM STUDIO - E-JETS 170/175 MSFS

Early Access but it works, follows LNAV just fine. Follows ILS, RNAV approaches and handles very well on the ground and in the air. I am sure it's early days it wasn't doing as well. There have been significant updates and I think it's shown immense improvement. I am having such a fun time with this as it replaced my CRJ series (since they were not updated in forever). What a great regional jet! It still needs some ironing out and its promised features but so far it's pretty good. Disclaimer: I have several high-fidelity planes and airliners.

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FLYSIMWARE LLC - C414AW CHANCELLOR MSFS

FLYSIMWARE LLC - C414AW CHANCELLOR MSFS

Had this since first beta release and have loved it the whole time. Even when this was first released I was flying this non-stop and its still my favorite plane to fly. Still have love for my Kodiak, 310, CRJ and a dozen others but this one is my go-to. Excellent dynamics, passengers, weight, performance, looks....sounds.... Paint kit was released a bit ago so there are even more liveries to chose from. The sounds were updated a bit ago as well. Worth every penny!

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REX - REAL GLOBAL AIRPORT TEXTURES MSFS

REX - REAL GLOBAL AIRPORT TEXTURES MSFS

The pictures and reviews make this look really good. They do! However, after having multiple issues with servers, serial numbers, contacting REX directly...I still have issues as the app asks for my community folder each time I attempt to open it. It then produces odd-looking runway textures where concrete meets the asphalt. Its like a sharp cut-off from Concrete being completely clean as can be....then asphalt with their tire markings on it. I am taking off 3 stars because a great deal of airports, including freeware, Asobo handcrafted and even a few payware airport suffer from an issue not fixed by REX. It is a shame because REX is usually better about this and their accuseason is amazing. When this is fixed, I will have this review removed. 2 stars because a few amount of airports are not ruined. But the several airports I tested had issues. Very immersion breaking. Apparently, REX support says they "cannot" fix this issue?

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SIMWORKS STUDIOS - KODIAK 100 WHEELS MSFS

SIMWORKS STUDIOS - KODIAK 100 WHEELS MSFS

This is probably one of the best aircraft for this simulator right now. Hands down. Difficult to fly at first as it utilizes realistic physics especially on take off with full power. Systems, looks, performance....its all there! I bought this from a different retailer to support the developer directly.

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MARIO NORIEGA DESIGNS - CAPRONI-VIZZOLA C-22J VENTURA MSFS

MARIO NORIEGA DESIGNS - CAPRONI-VIZZOLA C-22J VENTURA MSFS

What a gem! This is not only fun to fly but flies accurately, has pretty much all of its systems in place and a decent range for such a small jet. This is such a fun VFR-only jet. I have several different aircraft and most are fairly high(er) fidelity for this sim and this is certainly up there. It is worth every penny. I've paid a lot more for aircraft that are hardly updated but for 10 dollars this developer did it right. They even updated a few textures. There is no garmin or special avionics suite in here...just radios and analog gauges. Makes it even more fun to fly!

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NEXTGEN SIMULATIONS - EMB-110 BANDEIRANTE MSFS

NEXTGEN SIMULATIONS - EMB-110 BANDEIRANTE MSFS

Third Attempt to write a review. I've had this since release, helped it along the way and still it has sim-breaking bugs with some of its AP, NDB and other steam gauges. The 750 integration is nice but there was already a mod for that. The sounds are still "off," A/P often fails, it's flight model is too twitchy and it can be started with forgetting steps. Making this a fairly lower fidelity for the price. It was more upon release. This plane is worth a lot less than offered. Unfortunately, even after its most recent update I have left this in the hangar. There are simply far too many planes in this sim for the same or less price and have much higher fidelity, modeling, textures, sounds etc.

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ZINERTEK - ENHANCED AIRPORT GRAPHICS VERSION 4 MSFS

ZINERTEK - ENHANCED AIRPORT GRAPHICS VERSION 4 MSFS

Had this since release as 1.6 and now upgraded to this. There was no announcement of the upgrade so we had to figure that out the hard way. The textures need bug fixing. Some have floating textures and there's been no update for several months. 3 stars is too much considering the price and issues with this addon.

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NEXTGEN SIMULATIONS - EMB-110 BANDEIRANTE MSFS

NEXTGEN SIMULATIONS - EMB-110 BANDEIRANTE MSFS

I like this plane! 4.5 Stars so far. Why? This is kind of basic, not exactly the cheapest has a few bugs etc but it has potential and the developers are very aware of what bugs/issues are occurring. I am glad I have this but here is a quick overview: The textures are fairly decent except for the inside I would say 3/5 stars. The interior looks like it was made for XP10 or FSX in my opinion. Exterior would be 4/5 stars. It does look good from the outside. Dynamics and flight overall I would give it a 3.5 or 4 out of 5 stars. It is not really twitchy on the ground, but has issues with beta/reverse and stopping power (even when barely gliding). Overall, still great. Autopilot, heading, ALT hold and basic functions work. They even work with the GNS mod and navigraph as well. MSFS is missing twin turbo props and this fills the void for now. I really hope that they succeed as I am tired of other developers that make too many super basic planes with low amount of function and physics. Too many people buy planes from such developers you end up with a better-than-default looking aircraft with same function as a default plane. It is actually pretty fun to fly. I sometimes need a break from my other simulators with more advanced, or higher "fidelity" avionics etc. I already own the JF Arrow and CRJ, along with several modified planes but this is great. Very fun for those short island hopping or hauling cargo. There are a few YT videos but the amount of talking was so distracting I thought I would just write a review.

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