Constellation or Stratocruiser

[GaryRR]

If I choose a big one which is better? Connie or Stratocruiser?

[Tomas Linnet]

depending on which fruit you like better apples or pears?? two completely different aircraft.....anyways, it doesn't matter, if you are like the rest of us, you'll end up with both of them....
I have both and I actually prefer the B377, at least that is the one with the highest time on it.

[TreeTops]

I'm with Tomas. I actually prefer the B377. Don't get me wrong, the Connie is also fantastic. I just like working the cockpit more in the B377.
A big factor in your decision will be that only the Connie is available for P3D.

[Tomas Linnet]

I'm with Thomas. I actually prefer the B377. Don't get me wrong, the Connie is also fantastic. I just like working the cockpit more in the B377.
A big factor in your decision will be that only the Connie is available for P3D.

Good point TreeTops, I’m on FSX SE, so until the Aerostar is released, I can choose whatever I want. I guess that Gary is on FSX, if not easy choice

[Mickel]

Strat, every time... The Connie is lovely, and went to more places (for those who want r/w routes).

But.

The Strat is a beast. She has to be caressed through the sky. Climbs are slow. Descents even slower.

You need to add Captain Of The Ship with the Strat. The Connie comes with it already. COTS is a must have.

[DrumsArt]

Strat, every time... The Connie is lovely, and went to more places (for those who want r/w routes).

But.

The Strat is a beast. She has to be caressed through the sky. Climbs are slow. Descents even slower.

You need to add Captain Of The Ship with the Strat. The Connie comes with it already. COTS is a must have.

Agree 150%!

There is more to manage during the flight with the Strato, for this reason I have a small preference for her.

I hope she will be one day ported to P3Dv5...

Richard.

[GaryRR]

deserving.. I'm on FSX. Until I add more ram to handle MSFS 2020. Have considered P3D or XP11. Would want Pilot2ATC for XP11. It's native ATC is terrible.

[Tail-dragger]

Is the COTS feature the same on the Connie vs Stratocruiser? Does one provide more feedback in regards to flying technique or passenger satisfaction....stronger career mode?

[Genista]

Vote goes for strat as well. Here are for me the key differences:

Connie :
- Has more advanced engine sounds (it's really breathtaking!)
- maybe a more refined flight model as well? (it really feels like a heavy aircraft) but I never could compare them, stopped flying the strat when moving to p3d4 which was before Connie came out. I remember Scott could fly in a C54, which helped shaping the flying model of Connie if my memory is correct.

Strat:
- More systems to manage (supercharger, intercooler, manual mixture lean, ADI, more fuel valves I think...)

- more autopilot functions (altitude hold, compensated turns... )

- Goes faster, higher

- Engine are less forgiving if you are not careful


Otherwise, the two aircraft are very similar in terms of system depth, graphics, and interface. COTS works the same (with different crews!)

[thunderstreak]

Both are great simulations of classic airliners!
Both definitely require some time spent with the manual but are rewarding when you figure it all out!
It’d be hard for me to pick one or the other, I would save up and get them both!!

Unfortunately the Strat never made it to P3Dv4+ and beyond.
Fingers crossed, maybe one day!
I’m super happy though, the B-17 has been updated!

[GaryRR]

I think I need to wait until I add two Saitek Quadrants in addition to my CH so as to be able to do proper engine management.

[Mickel]

I managed ~100 hours with only a single throttle. There is an in built method for isolating a rogue engine if needs be.

(in other words, don’t let that hold you back)

[Lewis - A2A]

I managed ~100 hours with only a single throttle. There is an in built method for isolating a rogue engine if needs be.

(in other words, don’t let that hold you back)

^This

I've only ever really had 1 throttle for those and used mouse in cockpit of the 2d panel to select the throttles to be manipulated.

thanks,
Lewis

[Jacques]

I would add my voice to Mickel and Lewis! I have well over 1.000 hrs on both the B-17 and the Stratocruiser with just the one throttle. The 2D interface via the “shift +” key combination makes this easily done. It just requires a bit more thinking ahead that will quickly just become second-nature. You can add in the extra controllers when able, but enjoy the aircraft and their unique challenges now.

[BostonJeremy77]

Any plans to bring Stratocruiser into P3D v5?