... hey & hallo:

Actually I fly most of my times a Posky 737-700 which I really like; I added the Ultimate Boeing Panel which works fine for me, having TCAS and GPWS and all of that stuff.

However, I think about buying either a Wilco or a PMDG 737. As far as the PMDG is concerned I am thinking of the 600/700 NG model.

So my question is twofold:

1.) is either of the both worth any investment (which is not that much, but anyway);
2.) which one is better?

Thanx
WP

I have the PMDG 737-600/700 series. the only thing I am not crazy about is the fact that you can not import FS flight plans into the FMC. Other than that I think it was well worth the money.
I hope you are aware that this aircraft has a auto pilot not like any in the default aircraft. You can not load a flight plan using FS flight plan maker and than expect the aircraft to fly it. That is not going to happen. The only way around this is to make your flight plan than print it or write it down than you will have to program the FMC using the FS generated waypoints.

Payware board please...

Wii wrote on Feb 12^th, 2008 at 7:05pm:


Bull...They are worth €39.95...And they are most certainly worth the investment.

PMDG aircraft systems are almost similar to their real world counterparts...They are only restricted by FS9/FSX features else they would model everything possible on the aircraft.

Besides, you guys forget that PMDG modelled the 737-600/700/800/900 whereas Wilco has modelled the 737-300/400/500.

Going back to your original question, the PMDG ones are expensive, but you also get a very close representation of the real thing in terms of looks and performance...The Wilco ones (which I haven't owned) aren't too great when it comes to the exterior model, but I've heard their systems are nicely programmed and include a working WX radar.

Wii wrote on Feb 12^th, 2008 at 8:49pm:


Still cheaper than $80...

I certainly did not pay any where near $80.00 check out the link below
http://www.pcaviator.com/shop/viewAProduct.php?pid=163
$39.95 

The 737 is published by Wilco but developed by Feelthere.... they make fantastic aircraft. And a word of advice; I would only by Pilot in Command (PIC) aircraft from Wilcopub, most or even all others are total crap. For example, the A380 above.

Anyway, external model is NOT very good (Neither is PMDGs IMO, but PMDG wins here). Virtual cockpit, and sound are absolutely fantastic while system modelling seems on par with PMDG with 800/900 expansion.


I would go with Feelthere, as it's far cheaper. PMDG 600/700 = 40Eu, plus PMDG 800/900 = 68Eu which equals just under $100USD. Of course, just the 600/700 are underpar with the Feelthere which in itself costs about that amount.

wolfipilot wrote on Feb 13^th, 2008 at 2:36am:


For the 737-300/400/500, there is no other choice besides Ariane which I've heard aren't altogether too good...For the Nex Gens PMDG is the only one around who's modeled them

Looks like it all comes down that if you prefer flying the oldies or the next gen!