With the already overachieving feelThere E-Jets v.2 Embraer 175 and Embraer 195.add-on, you can add a Combi Pack of McPhat Studio’s World Airliner liveries for about 50% more dollars. You then have a totally, top notch, hey, look at me, add-on. The sum total of the two far exceeds the value of each part. The synergy is just marvelous. The free liveries from McPhat, listed in captain sim support website, are no more available. Each links is redirected to the mcPhat home page, but when you go under freeware, there isn't any free liveries for the 757! I'm disappointed, because I'm looking for the American Airline repaint and cannot found one.
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I have hundreds of hours of this aircarft in FSX/FS9. I'm not going to spend a lot of time writing an in depth review explaining why this package is one of the best add-ons for FSX and FS9. Let me just say this. A fellow Facebook friend and pilot, decided to resurrect his commercial pilot career and become a First Officer for the ERJ-145LR. In between his academic studies and practice flights in a real ERJ-145LR simulator, he used this addon to practice for his checkride.
He passed his checkride with flying colors. This addons doesn't have the in depth systems simulation as the PMDG products. But it doesn't need to in order to be fun to fly and give a decent ERJ-145 experience. And don't forget... with everything this addon does (and it does an awful lot), you also get FS9 installers for when FSX keeps crashing.
A few points worth noting. This was developed by Feelthere and published by Wilco. A lot of folks see the name Wilco and immediately think poor quality (after that CRJ-700 abomination, who could blame them). But Feelthere developed the product, not Wilco. Also, this addon models all the systems you will need for a normal flight. Maybe not to the depth of simulation like PMDG, but you probably will never notice, and it certainly isn't necessary.
Another point worth mentioning. Look at a real EJR-145. You will notice that it has stubby wings relative to the length of the fuselage. This means its not as easy to hand fly as other aircraft such as the Cessna Citation X, or the Phenom 300, etc. Furthermore, it doesn't have an autothrottle. You have to manage the engines yourself. So if you don't know what you're doing, you can easily get yourself in trouble with this bird. On the other hand, if you don't fly it right, it will let you know. There are automated warnings for just about everything such as, flying too low without gear down, flying too fast, making steep bank angle turns, not in proper take off configuration when doing your takeoff roll). Its a VERY talkative bird.
The virtual cabin is a joy to tour with a free camera, and it has a default passenger window view for those instant replays you can record.
In summary, if you're on the fence, go ahead and make the purchase. Also, take the time to read through the entire and well written documentation. There's a lot more here than you'd expect for the price. 5 stars.
The 2019 list of the world’s best airlines is out, and topping the rankings is Asian carrier Singapore Airlines. The much-awaited annual Airline Excellence Awards comes courtesy of AirlineRatings.com, which is an aviation safety- and product-rating site based out of Perth, Australia.He passed his checkride with flying colors. This addons doesn't have the in depth systems simulation as the PMDG products. But it doesn't need to in order to be fun to fly and give a decent ERJ-145 experience. And don't forget... with everything this addon does (and it does an awful lot), you also get FS9 installers for when FSX keeps crashing.
A few points worth noting. This was developed by Feelthere and published by Wilco. A lot of folks see the name Wilco and immediately think poor quality (after that CRJ-700 abomination, who could blame them). But Feelthere developed the product, not Wilco. Also, this addon models all the systems you will need for a normal flight. Maybe not to the depth of simulation like PMDG, but you probably will never notice, and it certainly isn't necessary.
Another point worth mentioning. Look at a real EJR-145. You will notice that it has stubby wings relative to the length of the fuselage. This means its not as easy to hand fly as other aircraft such as the Cessna Citation X, or the Phenom 300, etc. Furthermore, it doesn't have an autothrottle. You have to manage the engines yourself. So if you don't know what you're doing, you can easily get yourself in trouble with this bird. On the other hand, if you don't fly it right, it will let you know. There are automated warnings for just about everything such as, flying too low without gear down, flying too fast, making steep bank angle turns, not in proper take off configuration when doing your takeoff roll). Its a VERY talkative bird.
The virtual cabin is a joy to tour with a free camera, and it has a default passenger window view for those instant replays you can record.
In summary, if you're on the fence, go ahead and make the purchase. Also, take the time to read through the entire and well written documentation. There's a lot more here than you'd expect for the price. 5 stars.
While Air New Zealand has claimed the top spot for the past five years, change is afoot for 2019. Singapore Airlines, last year’s third-place carrier, unseated the reigning champion as well as other list stalwarts like Qantas. Doha-based Qatar Airways, which did not make last year’s top 10, earned the number four spot thanks to its catering and the introduction of its industry-leading business-class QSuites.
How does AirlineRatings.com go about determining the rankings? Seven editors at the agency consider a dozen key factors including operational safety, passenger reviews, profitability, investment rating, fleet age, product offerings such as premium economy on long-haul flights and seating options in other classes.
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Qatar Airways made the list thanks to its innovative QSuites.
Qatar AirwaysNo wonder, then, that Singapore jumped to the top spot in the rankings. The airline is in the midst of a dramatic fleet revitalization, with the introduction of Airbus A350s and Boeing 787-10s and the launch of major new long-haul routes such as Singapore to Newark and Los Angeles, both of which took place within the last month or so. The airline is also in the midst of delivery of its order of new Airbus A380s, on which passengers will find its latest business-class seats and its much-lauded new first-class suites.
AirlineRatings.com editor-in-chief, Geoffrey Thomas said, “One of the standouts in the industry for decades, [Singapore Airlines] has returned to its best with a new product, new aircraft and new innovative flights such as the Singapore-New York non-stop. Quite simply, the airline is the gold standard.”
You can find all the rankings here, but this is the complete list of AirlineRatings.com’s top 10 airlines in the world for 2019.
- Singapore Airlines
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas
- Qatar Airways
- Virgin Australia
- Emirates
- All Nippon Airways
- EVA Air
- Cathay Pacific
- Japan Airlines
Among the new entrants on this year’s list are Dubai-based Emirates and EVA Air from Taiwan. Airlines that appeared on last year’s list but did not make this one include Virgin Atlantic, Etihad and Korean Air.
As was the case last year, not a single airline from Europe or the Americas made the overall top 10 list. That is something of a surprise considering Delta, like Qatar Airways, introduced a new all-suites business class last year. Also like previous years, the rankings are significantly skewed toward the Asia-Pacific region. This should not be a surprise considering the massive growth of aviation in that part of the world, which is only projected to continue increasing in the coming decades.
AirlineRatings.com also picks winners in over a dozen specific categories. Here are those results.
Best First Class: Singapore Airlines thanks to the new first class suites Singapore Airlines unveiled last year.
Singapore Airlines' new suites won the prize for best first class.
Singapore Airlines.Best Business Class: Qatar Airways. “The airline’s QSuite is a first-class experience in business class,” said Thomas. “It sets a standard to which some airlines can only aspire.”
Best Premium Economy: Air New Zealand won this thanks to its spacious seats, premium touches and expanding route network.
Best Economy: Korean Air took the top award in this category again this year thanks to seats that are among the roomiest in the industry.
Best Cabin Crew: Virgin Australia beat out Singapore Airlines this year.
Best Catering: Qatar Airways unseated Qantas for this accolade in 2019.
Best Lounges: Qantas Airways remains the champ in this category. “The judges were unanimous on the airline’s lounges, which are exceptional,” said Thomas.
As in past years, Qantas's lounges won in their category.
QantasBest In-Flight Entertainment: Emirates won this category again as one of the pioneers of in-flight entertainment.
Regional Airline of the Year: QantasLink picked up this award thanks to its services to remote and challenging operating environments.
Most Improved Airline: Philippine Airlines won, explained Thomas, thanks to, “A move to expand its global footprint using a new generation of fuel-efficient aircraft equipped with the latest cabins.”
Best Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier: Quickly growing VietJet out of Vietnam earned this prize for the second year in a row.
Best Long-Haul Airline: AirlineRatings.com breaks this category down by region in the following way: Emirates (Middle East), EVA Air (Asia-Pacific), Lufthansa (Europe) and Delta (Americas).
Best Low-Cost Airline: Also ranked by region, the winners here were: Westjet (Americas), AirAsia/AirAsia X (Asia-Pacific) and Wizz (Europe).
As with any rankings system, the importance of this one to most fliers will depend more on the carriers operating in their home region and their own flying habits. For a more general overview of the aviation industry and the top players, check out rankings from other major publications, including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and SkyTrax.