Airliners reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 192 Reddit reviews across 5 subreddits and 24 posts to rank the best Airliners brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/flightsim, r/MicrosoftFlightSim, r/Xplane, r/simplaza, r/MSFS2024. Top-rated brands include PMDG (4.4/5), Fenix (4.9/5), Just Flight (4.8/5).

Stats

Reviews192

Subreddits5

Posts24

Brands50

Products96

Top communities

r/flightsim80 r/MicrosoftFlightSim73 r/Xplane31 r/simplaza5 r/MSFS20243

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PMDG

4.4

(29)

"PMDG 737-800 for me."

"Yes, just the pmdg one tho, don’t get tricked by captain scam"

"I've got both the PMDG 737-700 and the Just Flight F28. Both EFBs work well with navigraph."

"PMDG DC-6 is another option if you aren’t looking strictly for jets."

"On console, PMDG 737 and that’s it."

"The entire PMDG lineup, you also have the inibuilt a300"

"Fenix and PMDG are the best out there."

"The PMDG 737 and 738 both have BBJ versions with long ranges."

"I learned the ropes on the default A320neo and the FBW A320. Picked up the PMDG 737 and am now basically only flying that."

"This is what I'd recommend as well for the money, really hard to beat for that price."

Fenix

4.9

(25)

"Forget the default aircraft and get yourself the Fenix A320."

"Fenix. PMDG."

"I personally went down the Airbus route with the A320neo and the Fenix."

"As far as simulation, Fenix is by far the best one."

"Fenix A320."

"I use the Fenix and have no issues"

"Fenix is much more immersive than the limited FBW, and 50€ is the same price as the CRJ700 from Aerosoft which is a lot less detailed, so totally worth it."

"For me, the Fenix A320 is the bar which all payware needs to be measured against."

"The Fenix is hands down the best experience in every way."

"The Fenix absolutely is worth the price even with the fbw."

Just Flight

4.8

(16)

"Just Flights entire offering have awesome sound packs."

"My favorites are the MD80, Fokker F28 and the DC-6."

"Both the BAE 146 and the Fokker F28 by Justflight are a match."

"F28 by far for me"

"Fokker F28 is a terrific aircraft. No INS but it does do VOR to VOR really well. And it’s fun to hand fly."

"The Fokker 28 is analog and doesn’t have any FMS or GPS. Both of those are from Just Flight."

"Others already answered but the 146 is a good analog one, it does have an FMS though."

"BAe-146, Fokker 28, and if you're wanting a prop Dash 7."

Aerosoft

4.0

(13)

"Aerosoft are going to release an a330neo/ceo for msfs24 and it'll be a really highly detailed one"

"Currently flying this alot latley. Very fun and enjoyable regional aircraft, I always recommend it to people."

"Wait for the aerosoft one for msfs 2024"

"The CRJ is perfect for what you’re describing."

"The CRJ isn’t too hard to learn but it’s kinda abandoned at this point from Aerosoft and it still has some issues from time to time."

"The early access FSS EJet is pretty good but again, it’s missing a lot of features still since it’s in development."

"The A310 is a free high fidelity plane. A bit old in terms of systems but fun to fly."

"IMHO the A310 is still currently one of the best wide-body experience in MSFS right now."

"There is a very good freeware A330neo on flightsim.to you can pick up and Aerosoft is about to release their own payware A330 soon."

"No good airliners aside from the Aerosoft CRJ."

Flight Factor

4.1

(10)

"The FF767 is the smoothest for me in terms of framerates, and consequently, it certainly will be great for VR!"

"Flight Factor 767 - Even I am definitely more Airbus guy this is still best product I have. It is deep, it looks good and is joy to fly."

"The 757 v2 and 767 by Flight Factor are some of the best planes for X-Plane"

"767: Flight Factor 767"

"I think I'll go for the FF767 (maybe when there's a sale though)."

"The FF is comparable (systems etc wise) to the Level D though it obviously looks way better."

"757: Flight Factor 757"

"777: Flight Factor 777"

"A350: Flight Factor A350 (does not have SID/STAR-capable FMC at this point in time)"

"Flight Factor 777 is outdated and not very good, so beware."

FlyByWire

4.3

(9)

"I’d recommend the fly by wire. Most VA’s don’t allow the vanilla a320 to be used since it’s not very good. The fly by wire is free and a great in depth plane."

"FlyByWire - They have a free Airbus A320neo addon which is getting better all the time"

"I second FlyByWire A320! As a newcomer myself I’ve been loving it!"

"Anything that's free while you learn the basic airliner skills. I started with the fbw and screwed up a few times before I started getting reasonably comfortable and then I bought the PMDG 737-800."

"The FBW one was excellent but afaik still not in MSFS24? The A320 Neo seems very good as a starting place."

"For FS2020 your best bet is probably using the A32NX from FBW with YourControls."

"There is a freeware mod called Fly By Wire that updates it quite a bit."

"FlyByWire - They have an Airbus A380 in development"

"Honestly if you’re not a huge airbus fan, get the FBW, the Fenix is an incredible aircraft but FBW is making a lot of progress and might just be study level in the next year or two with a new 3d model"

FlyJSim

4.6

(8)

"FlyJSim’s q4xp (q400) should definitely be on this list!"

"You forgot to add the FlyJSim Q4XP (XP11/12)"

"100% The Q4XP is one of the best addons out there."

"FlyJSim Q4XP Dash 8 and Rotate MD11 should be this list."

"Also Q4XP, 732, 727, 742, Tu-154M and Tu-154B2, maybe 744 if we're generous"

"Fly2JSim B727 XP11"

"The FlyJSim 737-200 is very good (and overall probably better value than the 75,- USD IXEG, but doesn't have an FMC etc)"

"727: FlyJSim 727"

Headwind

3.6

(8)

"The Headwind uses the same cockpit and systems as the FBW. Easy to pick up on. Good plane too!"

"What problems do you have with the Headwind A330? I've found it's much better than the PMP one."

"The free Headwind A330-900 would be an excellent bet."

"Headwind have their own FlyByWire-style installer now with SimBridge for an external MCDU"

"There's also a freeware A330-900 neo by Headwind on flightsim.to based on the FBW code."

"There is the Headwind freeware 787."

"The headwind a330-900 is pretty good."

"Headwinds a339 is decent for a non Boeing widebody, but doesn't really feel much different than a32nx."

iniBuilds

4.0

(7)

"IniBuilds just released their A300-600 and it’s also excellent value and the best widebody in the sim."

"I can wholeheartedly recommend the Inibuilds A310 which is available for free in the MSFS store."

"I'd recommend the Inibuilds A300 and the Justflight F28. Both are excellent."

"Also the A310 included with the sim is GREAT!"

"The free A310 is great too, download on marketplace."

"Same developer of A310 is bringing out an A300 which will be great as well."

"Inibuild's A310 is great and is free, being part of the 40th anniversary update."

#10

BAE

4.3

(6)

"Bae146 is an amazing little airliner, especially if you wanna try your hand at some old school IFR stuff."

"BAE 146 is in the marketplace, that plane is FANTASTIC."

"The JustFlight BAE is also amazing. Just like the Fokker."

"I'd like to throw in the BAE 146. One of my favorite airplanes."

"I would add the BAE 146 to the good list."

"If You’re ok with spending a little more, I strongly recommend the BAe 146 or the Fenix A320."

#11

Zibo

4.5

(4)

"Yeah definitely try the zibo 737, it's on par or better than the I think 50 usd pmdg 737"

"Zibo 737 is very good, if you are looking for a free payware level airliner"

"Zibo 737, levelup NG 737 for more variants, DC3, king air c90 mod to name a few"

"There is a freeware mod called the Zibo 738. It is a work in progress, and it is more in depth than the default 738 in XP11."

#12

JARDesign

4.0

(4)

"I would suggest the JAR A320 which is currently $20 on Sim Market as a cheap payware aircraft which is great on FPS if you have a older PC."

"If you're into Airbuses there is the JARDesign A320 and the A330."

"A320: Currently JARDesign A320, but wait for the Flight Factor A320."

"A330: JARDesign A330"

#13

3.0

3.0

(1)

"Awesome visuals, sounds, and it includes the entire 737NG series: 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900 and 737-900ER."

#50

AG

2.0

(1)

"The AG A330 is very buggy from what I’ve seen (tested it on release and then abandoned it). It’s gonna get better but it’s just not quite there yet."

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