This thread is being posted with the intention of letting members list their favorite payware add ons for FSX/FS9. There is also a freeware  add on sticky in the FSX section.

If you're going to add to the list, please specify which sim it's for and provide a link to the item you're recommending.


Here's a couple of my favorites:

REX for FSX/FS9

VRS Superbug for FSX

The PMDG 737 NGX FSX ONLY
http://precisionmanuals.com/pages/product/ngx8900.html

Orbx scenery ... FSX and Prepar3d

http://fullterrain.com/

Carenado Products Beechcraft V35 Bonanza for FSX

http://www.carenado.com/CarSite/Portal/index.php

Carenado Products Beechcraft B58 Baron for FSX

http://www.carenado.com/CarSite/Portal/index.php

Flight1 Simulations Cessna 162 Skycatcher for FSX

http://www.flight1.com/products.asp?product=flt1c162

These are my favorites as far as planes go, you cannot beat them, they get the most use from me.

Ultimate Terrain scenery by Scenery Solutions.
http://www.scenerysolutions.com/index.html

Carenado 172

Real New Zealand Scenery FSX & FS9.

http://windowlight.co.nz/store/

This kind of topic is always a little bit difficult to handle I think. If we want to list here the BEST payware addons, the notion of "BEST" has to be discussed, else we will soon find payware addons which are in fact not so good, and for the end user, this list will not be so helpfull anymore  :-/

For example, some people might add some planes just because they look good, even if they are terrible on all other aspects, making them a bad payware product. For example, I recently bougth some of the Virtavia products, and soon I realized it was a mistake. They look good, yes, and that's pretty much all about them...

Steve Hess wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2012 at 5:48am:

For example, some people might add some planes just because they look good, even if they are terrible on all other aspects, making them a bad payware product. For example, I recently bougth some of the Virtavia products, and soon I realized it was a mistake. They look good, yes, and that's pretty much all about them...

I agree. IE Virtavia's F-111, read my review here.
http://stevesflightsim.forumotion.net/t27-virtavia-fsx-payware-f-111#102

I agree with Daube, and it will also be a personal option of whats best. I only buy something if i'm convinced its good.

I bought the A2A accusim p-51 after being convinced, and i must say, my creditcard came at work.

Looking forward for your f-111 Steve.

Daube wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2012 at 5:40am:

This kind of topic is always a little bit difficult to handle I think. If we want to list here the BEST payware addons, the notion of "BEST" has to be discussed, else we will soon find payware addons which are in fact not so good, and for the end user, this list will not be so helpfull anymore  :-/ For example, some people might add some planes just because they look good, even if they are terrible on all other aspects, making them a bad payware product. For example, I recently bougth some of the Virtavia products, and soon I realized it was a mistake. They look good, yes, and that's pretty much all about them...

That is exactly the point, Stephane.
The thread is for members to post what in their opinion is the best payware out there. You don't have to agree with them ;)

Maybe we should change the heading to "Favorite Payware" instead of "Best Payware", but I don't really see the point :-/
It will always be about opinion, I'm sure that I like some aircraft that others don't like......it's inevitable.


Bass wrote on Jul 23^rd, 2012 at 7:31am:

I agree with Daube, and it will also be a personal option of whats best. I only buy something if i'm convinced its good. I bought the A2A accusim p-51 after being convinced, and i must say, my creditcard came at work. .

Well I sure hope you don't run out and buy things just because a total stranger told you it was good ;D ;D
I'd like to think that most people have the sense to do a little research before they buy ;)

This is just a list for newcomers to browse and compare what's out there.
I know that when i first started simming, I didn't know about 90% of the quality payware products out there and I ended up with a lot of garbage.



Let's not clutter this thread with a pointless debate.
Chuck :)

I get your point Chuck. It's not an easy topic, is it ? :)

Sorry to add more clutter, but I wanted to add my 2 cents here. It is really nice to have a thread of what others think are great add ons for Flight Simulator, that way it is easy to find.

A2A Accu-Feel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jiLvbMuFlCE

A2A Shockwave 3D Lights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkrWe4mgb_c&feature=related

This is very well built, programmed and all around stunning. The VC and outside textures are done by McPhat studios. 

http://www.coolsky.no/index.php/dc-9-classic

anything a2a

FSX Acceleration Only
Dino's F-35 is very good:http://secure.simmarket.com/dino-cattaneo-f-35_a-b-c-lightning-ii-project.phtml

Aerosoft F-16:http://secure.simmarket.com/aerosoft-online-f-16-fighting-falcon-x.phtml

I would only recommend the IRIS F-22 to anybody that has the best joysticks and systems.I regret this purchase.here:http://secure.simmarket.com/iris-platinum-series-f-22-raptor.phtml

NEVER EVER get the Captain Sim Weapon For FSX ONLY if you know how to adjust and code the aircraft.cfg file.Its not even that great anyway.

Virtuavia is junk, don't get anything.

F-35=Good=Avioncs, Radar, Model, VC, Flight Dynamics, Working Hover bla,bla,bla.Bad=Sound.Most likely has the best value for the money. :D

Aerosoft F-16:Good=model,panel,sound,textures,selection,all the variants, 8-) Bad:Can't friggin find out how to start it and it needs TrackIR, a hundred dollar addon. >:(Not happening.

IRIS F-22:Good=VC,Radar,Accurate Model and Textures :).Bad:Afterburner doesn't have long belches of flame (although realistic :o) and the flight dynamics are a bit off :'(.You just can't simulate an F-22 in FSX.
:) Enjoy

gunguy702 wrote on Oct 3^rd, 2012 at 7:04pm:

FSX Acceleration Only Dino's F-35 is very good:http://secure.simmarket.com/dino-cattaneo-f-35_a-b-c-lightning-ii-project.phtml Aerosoft F-16:http://secure.simmarket.com/aerosoft-online-f-16-fighting-falcon-x.phtml I would only recommend the IRIS F-22 to anybody that has the best joysticks and systems.I regret this purchase.here:http://secure.simmarket.com/iris-platinum-series-f-22-raptor.phtml NEVER EVER get the Captain Sim Weapon For FSX ONLY if you know how to adjust and code the aircraft.cfg file.Its not even that great anyway. Virtuavia is junk, don't get anything. F-35=Good=Avioncs, Radar, Model, VC, Flight Dynamics, Working Hover bla,bla,bla.Bad=Sound.Most likely has the best value for the money. :D Aerosoft F-16:Good=model,panel,sound,textures,selection,all the variants, 8-) Bad:Can't friggin find out how to start it and it needs TrackIR, a hundred dollar addon. >:(Not happening. IRIS F-22:Good=VC,Radar,Accurate Model and Textures :).Bad:Afterburner doesn't have long belches of flame (although realistic :o) and the flight dynamics are a bit off :'(.You just can't simulate an F-22 in FSX. :) Enjoy

Best payware, not what not to get  ;)

I have quite a lot of payware for FSX and out of them there are some I always go back to and some I just don't use.

The ones I always find me self wanting to use are;

A2A Spitfire with Accusim -I would recommend anything by them to be honest, personally I am waiting for the P-51 civilian version to come out before I buy another aircraft from them, mainly because as good as the Spitfire is I use it mainly for a 30min quick fly around the area and land aircraft because of it's lack of NAV gear and amount of constant supervision you have to give it. I feel I will get far more use out of the civilian P-51 as I will be able to use it as a standard GA aircraft.

PMDG 737NGX and 747 - simply the best airliner simulation you going to get.

Carenado Skymaster, C340, C152, C208- To be honest I could probably buy everything by Carenado and love all of them but a lot are very similar for example a C340 is pretty much the same as the C90B and the  PA34.

VRS Superbug - Simple amazing.

I have a few more but those are the aircraft I keep going back to so I would say they are by far the best payware aircraft out there at the moment.

Scenery wise - Rex, UTX, FTX, GEX are all things I couldn't really live without.

If anyone has any questions about the payware I have feel free to ask and I will do my best to help you out!

Thanks
Ant

Ant87 wrote on Nov 21^st, 2012 at 12:51pm:

I have quite a lot of payware for FSX and out of them there are some I always go back to and some I just don't use. The ones I always find me self wanting to use are; A2A Spitfire with Accusim -I would recommend anything by them to be honest, personally I am waiting for the P-51 civilian version to come out before I buy another aircraft from them, mainly because as good as the Spitfire is I use it mainly for a 30min quick fly around the area and land aircraft because of it's lack of NAV gear and amount of constant supervision you have to give it. I feel I will get far more use out of the civilian P-51 as I will be able to use it as a standard GA aircraft. PMDG 737NGX and 747 - simply the best airliner simulation you going to get. Carenado Skymaster, C340, C152, C208- To be honest I could probably buy everything by Carenado and love all of them but a lot are very similar for example a C340 is pretty much the same as the C90B and the  PA34. VRS Superbug - Simple amazing. I have a few more but those are the aircraft I keep going back to so I would say they are by far the best payware aircraft out there at the moment. Scenery wise - Rex, UTX, FTX, GEX are all things I couldn't really live without. If anyone has any questions about the payware I have feel free to ask and I will do my best to help you out! Thanks Ant

If you read the list, all of them are up there all ready ;)

BlackAce wrote on Nov 21^st, 2012 at 4:01pm:

Ant87 wrote on Nov 21st, 2012 at 12:51pm: If you read the list, all of them are up there all ready ;)

True but is there a problem with giving my opinion to help back up the remarks of other people?

If I were buying more payware I would like the opinion of more than one person to go off.

Your comment seems a little off hand, if I am not allowed to give my opinion just because someone else has said it I will find a more friendly forum.

I'm suprised no one here has mentioned the RAZBAM F-201 Kestrel or the Vertigo Studios F8F Bearcat. These are some really good aircraft.

Ant87 wrote on Nov 21^st, 2012 at 12:51pm:

To be honest I could probably buy everything by Carenado and love all of them... Scenery wise - Rex, UTX, FTX, GEX are all things I couldn't really live without.

+1, and Captain Sim:
737 http://www.captainsim.com/products/x737/
707 http://www.captainsim.com/products/x707/
C-130 http://www.captainsim.com/products/c131/