Best purchase for $30

[Shanks]

What are some solid purchases for around $30? That's what I've got at the moment to spend on something X Plane related. I've done some reaserch but wondering what everyone says here. It can be anything. Planes, Scenery, Utilites, etc. Just throw me some ideas! I already own World Traffic 3 :) Thanks!

[Tabakbaum]

- Diamond Da-62 from Aerobask (35$)
- Cessna Citation II from Carenado (40$)
- PC12 from Carenado (35$)

if u want to try a Helicopter : Bell 407 XP11 (35$)

if u want the very best HotStart TBM 900, but its 65$, so sadly far over the point, but the most worth.

No good Airliner there for 30$. Need at least 60$+ for FF757 / 767 or A320 Ultimate.

I would go for the Aerobask DA-62, nice G1000 and gets Updated often.

[Kosmozuikis]

I absolutely in love with aerobask DA-62, you can't go wrong with it. Black friday is coming up so maybe there will some sale on org site. I heard dreamfoil embraer 110 is good too, probably going to buy it myself. also aerobask eclipse 550 is nice.

[Kosmozuikis]

Originally posted by Tabakbaum:

- Diamond Da-62 from Aerobask (35$)
- Cessna Citation II from Carenado (40$)
- PC12 from Carenado (35$)

if u want to try a Helicopter : Bell 407 XP11 (35$)

if u want the very best HotStart TBM 900, but its 65$, so sadly far over the point, but the most worth.

No good Airliner there for 30$. Need at least 60$+ for FF757 / 767 or A320 Ultimate.

I would go for the Aerobask DA-62, nice G1000 and gets Updated often.

All i hear about carenado that they suck. Then someone shows up and says it's worth buying. Been thinking about carenado myself but all the bad feedback stops me from buying their products. Is it really decent? I don't need study level but don't want completely dumbed down plane too.

Same things i hear about jardesign 320/330. Are they really that bad or are they decent planes just no study level but deep enough? I want an airliner besides zibo and thinking about JAR 320 or 330.

[jerdawg]

Xcamera $15.00 ATC Chatter $15.00

[PvWolf666]

Originally posted by Kosmozuikis:

Originally posted by Tabakbaum:

- Diamond Da-62 from Aerobask (35$)
- Cessna Citation II from Carenado (40$)
- PC12 from Carenado (35$)

if u want to try a Helicopter : Bell 407 XP11 (35$)

if u want the very best HotStart TBM 900, but its 65$, so sadly far over the point, but the most worth.

No good Airliner there for 30$. Need at least 60$+ for FF757 / 767 or A320 Ultimate.

I would go for the Aerobask DA-62, nice G1000 and gets Updated often.

All i hear about carenado that they suck. Then someone shows up and says it's worth buying. Been thinking about carenado myself but all the bad feedback stops me from buying their products. Is it really decent? I don't need study level but don't want completely dumbed down plane too.

Same things i hear about jardesign 320/330. Are they really that bad or are they decent planes just no study level but deep enough? I want an airliner besides zibo and thinking about JAR 320 or 330.

The new Carenado stuff ain't that bad. They used to be ported badly but have a decent X Plane maker, Thranda, porting the new stuff. Unfortunately old legacies die slowly so they are written off straight away.

[John W]

Originally posted by PvWolf666:

Originally posted by Kosmozuikis:

All i hear about carenado that they suck. Then someone shows up and says it's worth buying. Been thinking about carenado myself but all the bad feedback stops me from buying their products. Is it really decent? I don't need study level but don't want completely dumbed down plane too.

Same things i hear about jardesign 320/330. Are they really that bad or are they decent planes just no study level but deep enough? I want an airliner besides zibo and thinking about JAR 320 or 330.

The new Carenado stuff ain't that bad. They used to be ported badly but have a decent X Plane maker, Thranda, porting the new stuff. Unfortunately old legacies die slowly so they are written off straight away.

I have quite a few Carenado aircraft and love all of them. They fly well. Some may say they aren't that accurate flying wise but I can't tell. I love the detail of their aircraft . All of the buttons and switches work. Their aircraft for XP11 seem to perform a bit better than the ones I have for FSX.

[Tabakbaum]

Originally posted by Kosmozuikis:

Originally posted by Tabakbaum:

- Diamond Da-62 from Aerobask (35$)
- Cessna Citation II from Carenado (40$)
- PC12 from Carenado (35$)

if u want to try a Helicopter : Bell 407 XP11 (35$)

if u want the very best HotStart TBM 900, but its 65$, so sadly far over the point, but the most worth.

No good Airliner there for 30$. Need at least 60$+ for FF757 / 767 or A320 Ultimate.

I would go for the Aerobask DA-62, nice G1000 and gets Updated often.

All i hear about carenado that they suck. Then someone shows up and says it's worth buying. Been thinking about carenado myself but all the bad feedback stops me from buying their products. Is it really decent? I don't need study level but don't want completely dumbed down plane too.

Same things i hear about jardesign 320/330. Are they really that bad or are they decent planes just no study level but deep enough? I want an airliner besides zibo and thinking about JAR 320 or 330.

The new Cititation II is nice, i like it and the PC-12 too.
But they are far better if you have Reality XP GTN 750, its integrated in the 3D Cockpit, without you only get the standart avionics. They both have decent Systems and a custom Start Up Procedure, not quite Study Level, but enough to enjoy.

If you have the Money go for the HotStart TBM 900, its exact study level and has Synthetic Vision G1000, the first Plane in XPlane to have it.

Airliner -> FF 757 / 767 or A320 Ultimate, the Price is High but they work as the real ones.

[John W]

I would ask what type of aircraft do you like to fly. Or in other words what type of flying do you like to do. If you like bush flying, into remote airports, want something that can land on short runways I would recommend the RW Designs Twin Otter V2.
https://store.x-plane.org/DHC-6-Twin-Otter-300-Series-v2_p_741.html
I have this aircraft and it is fun to fly, descent details, can land on a dime. I mean you come in cross the threshold and pull the power back to idle and you stop in less that 1,000 ft. Watch some videos on the aircraft to get an idea.

There is also the DHC-2 Beaver.
https://store.x-plane.org/DHC-2-Beaver_p_395.html
Excellent detail but takes a little getting used to landing a tail dragger. But once you master it it's great fun to fly.

Personally there isn't that much that is that good in the price range you are looking at. If you save up a little more ($5) you can get some really great aircraft.

[PvWolf666]

I bought the new Milviz Cessna T310. Superb rain effects with zero dps loss on my system. Flies very well also to my untrained brain.
https://milviz.com/flight/products/T310R-XP/index.php

[John W]

I have the T310R in XP11 and the C310R in FSX, great aircraft.

If you could go just a little more than $30 I would recommend these two aircraft.

https://store.x-plane.org/C340-II-HD-series-XP11_p_857.html

https://store.x-plane.org/PA34-Seneca-V-HD-Series_p_570.html#tab-1

I don't fly the Seneca that much because it has the more modern instrumentation. And with my aging eyes I have a harder time reading all of the information on the instrument panel. But it has all of the bells and whistles, looks and flies great.

I really like the C340 II. Traditional style gauges which are easier on my eyes. Looks and flies great. And these are just $32.95.

I can also recommend the Alabeo PA44 Seminole.
https://store.x-plane.org/PA44-Seminole_p_627.html
But that is also $32.95.
(I have all of these aircraft if you couldn't tell)

[Shanks]

Thanks guys, I think I may just save up enough to grab the TBM Hot Start 900. Seems like the best thing out right now. Appreciate all the help!