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Would you recommend the 707 Captain
Jun 24th, 2011 at 3:51am
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Hi i dont know weather i should get the 707 captain or not  Huh would you guys recommend it?
  

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Re: Would you recommend the 707 Captain
Reply #1 - Jun 24th, 2011 at 5:39am
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I would recommend. She's a wonderful airplane to fly. Smiley
  

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Re: Would you recommend the 707 Captain
Reply #2 - Jun 24th, 2011 at 6:20am
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What's your preference, John?

If you like steam gauges, this one is the best rendition out there. No other plane (from my experience) gives you those graphics and feel of a old "jet-age" liner.
What it takes from you is some will to e. g. learn to live with that old and lazy AP and to use VORs or the later INS to navigate, while checking all the flight engineer workload too, like watching the fuel setup and calculating some speeds with the help of the manuals and tables.

This isn't the plane for the guys flying the FMCs (which Lou calls "sissy stuff") only and not willing to learn some basics. But don't worry, you can grow on her.
At the current price, the 707 is a no-brainer for steam lovers.
  
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Re: Would you recommend the 707 Captain
Reply #3 - Jun 24th, 2011 at 5:15pm
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Thanks coolP i really like steam gauges and i like the "sissy stuff"
  

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Reply #4 - Jun 24th, 2011 at 6:04pm
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Ok, then go 707 or B-52 Driver for tons of steam gauges and since you already have the 767 either go 757 too or wait for the 777 (Captain) to arrive.
Seems like we share preferences then, I may have a steam gauge bias but I tend to buy all the sissy stuff too.  Cheesy
I can recommend using the older planes with the Civa INS to get a full load of old school "new age" instruments to operate.

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Re: Would you recommend the 707 Captain
Reply #5 - Jun 24th, 2011 at 10:04pm
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thanks coolP i will most likely get it in the next week or so what  CS products do you have? Huh
  

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Reply #6 - Jun 25th, 2011 at 2:52am
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Are you thinking about getting the 707? Huh
  

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Reply #7 - Jun 25th, 2011 at 8:21am
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John007 wrote on Jun 24th, 2011 at 10:04pm:
thanks coolP i will most likely get it in the next week or so what  CS products do you have? Huh

The list of the ones I don't have is shorter.  Grin
  
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Reply #8 - Jun 25th, 2011 at 4:36pm
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oh thats funny my list of what i have is shorter Smiley
  

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Reply #9 - Jun 25th, 2011 at 6:41pm
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Greg007 wrote on Jun 25th, 2011 at 2:52am:
Are you thinking about getting the 707? Huh


Yes why
  

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Reply #10 - Jun 25th, 2011 at 6:45pm
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Ok thats cool
  

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Re: Would you recommend the 707 Captain
Reply #11 - Jun 29th, 2011 at 4:50am
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If you haven't bought it already, don't hesitate to do it.  CS has done a great job with this one. Remember, it was the 707 that ushered in the jet age and changed the world in which we now take for granted. So you'll be participating in a piece of world history.  To get it right the work load is a hand full and takes time and effort to learn,  buts its the process of learning it all is what makes it fun for me. And the learning never seems to stop.  All the fellow 707 enthusiasts in the forum are very helpful.
  
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Re: Would you recommend the 707 Captain
Reply #12 - Jul 6th, 2011 at 9:26pm
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I Got it and i love it thanks you guys
  

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Re: Would you recommend the 707 Captain
Reply #13 - Jul 8th, 2011 at 3:37pm
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I have just completed my first test landing in the 707, and it was superb. Such a graceful aircraft to hand fly. It came down right on the centreline, and the touchdown was perfect!

This plane looks, sounds, and feels magnificent. Thank you CS  Smiley
  
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Re: Would you recommend the 707 Captain
Reply #14 - Jul 8th, 2011 at 5:14pm
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I did a flight from Melbourne to Nadi overflying Sydney. It was a great flight and I had a very strong (60-90knots) tailwind all the way from Sydney to Nadi, when I was over the ocean. As I was coming into land I encountered a very strong and gusty crosswind (probably close to the maximum allowed). I am coming in to land, with a significant crab angle on the old girl, and right at the last minute I lined her up on the runway. At that exact moment, the tires kissed the runway. I was stunned, it was as perfect a landing as any I have ever done in any aircraft. I love it.

The 707 is my favorite Captain Sim aircraft. I love all the others too, but I put more hours into the 707.

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