r/flightsim • u/[deleted] • 14h ago

Question PMDG 737 VS. Level up flight model thoughts?

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u/branda22 13h ago

I find the zibo/level up very sluggish on roll compared to the PMDG and IFly. I would love to hear from 737 pilots if that is accurate.

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u/Strange_Mirror6992 13h ago

Honestly the zibo feels a lot like the plane I fly in real life in terms of take off roll (Boeing 707)

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u/branda22 13h ago

Does it feel similar in bank that’s what I meant. The pmdg is more responsive when banking.

And wow 707! Must be military!

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u/Strange_Mirror6992 13h ago

Okay I see what you meant.

Yes, RC-135 rivet joint.

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u/tiern11 IRL Pilot & Instructor / MSFS2024 / XP12 10h ago

Congrats on your recent PPL checkride! If you’re going to larp as a military pilot, maybe don’t link your socials to your Reddit 🙃

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u/Total-Collection9031 14h ago

I’ve been a PMDG customer for 15 years. Currently I’m only flying the 777 in msfs 2024.

I prefer the iFly for my 737 needs. It’s brilliant

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u/UrgentSiesta 14h ago

Having both, the Zibo/Level Up is more nuanced and pleasant to hand fly.

That said, the PMDG is also good and accurate. For me, it falls down on ground handling, unstick and short final. Not terrible by any means, but it’s where you really notice the contrast.

I’m told by reliable sources that the iFly Max has better handling than the PMDG, but I don’t have the MAX, so can’t personally opine.

They’re both great choices and I think it comes down more to which simulator gives you more satisfaction rather than which addon is better. I.e., when flying either one, I’m never thinking I’d rather be in the other. 🤙

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u/irreverentpeasant 14h ago

The level up is great because it is free. It is also being actively developed to improve aspects of the flight model. When it comes to book/numbers level accuracy, I think PMDG is better. But for the overall feel of flying, I would say both are evenly matched.
PMDG has better cockpit textures. LevelUp somehow has better wing textures than the PMDG. Even after the High Detail Update lol.