VSKYLABS C-47 Skytrain Flying Lab

The VSKYLABS C-47B was my first classic vintage aircraft in X-Plane 11, and later X-Plane 12. I've been flying it since 2018, and for a long time it was one of my absolute favorite aircraft. I always appreciated VSKYLABS' approach to aircraft development. You can genuinely feel the passion and dedication that went into this project and also in all the others too! The Douglas DC-3, with its incredible history and lasting impact on aviation, is without question one of the most important aircraft ever built. If I had to choose a few airplanes for a personal "Hall of Planes," the DC-3 would certainly earn its place. That said, I also want to be honest about my experience. Around two years ago I discovered the freeware Aeroworx C-47. Despite its age, I found that it surpasses the VSKYLABS version in several key areas. After spending a lot of time researching the real aircraft, watching DC-3s operate, and discussing their handling with real pilots, I came to the conclusion that the VSKYLABS flight model feels noticeably different. During the takeoff roll it is much less forgiving, and the rudder requires very sensitive inputs. Instead of feeling like the subtle "dance on the rudders" that DC-3 pilots often describe, it feels more like a constant fight to keep the aircraft under control. I have a full functionally simulator-rig and i fly also Die-Hard simulations like the Felis 747 classic or the PMDG DC-6 in MSFS24. So i am really sure it not the fault of the person behind the Computer (Me). From everything I've seen and learned, the Aeroworx C-47 captures that behavior much more convincingly. The VSKYLABS model is still an enjoyable aircraft and a commendable effort, but in the areas that matter most to me (engine sounds, engine start and shutdown animations, and especially the flight characteristics) it no longer represents my preferred DC-3 simulation. I like the depth of the system simulation and thats really good. I really hope that the DC-3 will gets the (my opinion) much necessary overwork in the noted areas. There is a good probability that i will fly the VSkylabs DC-3/C-47 more. But for now its the Aeroworkx C-47.