Opinions Please: Wilco vs. Eaglesoft Citation X

**Arkycharlie** · March 13th, 2009, 12:19

I'm a biz jet fan and am wanting to buy eather the Wilco or Eaglesoft Citation X for FSX. Can you guys share some opinions as to which one you would recommend? Prices seem to be pretty comparable. Thanks in advance for your help!

charlie

**Kiwikat** · March 13th, 2009, 13:16

I'd wait for the Eaglesoft CJX 2.0 for FSX. I will never buy anything from feelthere or wilco again.

**Arkycharlie** · March 13th, 2009, 13:25

I just noticed that I had priced the Eaglesoft version 1.O and that version 2.0 for FSX hasn't been released yet and will be nearly twice the price. I see a lot of negative comments about Wilco products although some folks seem to like them.

**Scratch** · March 13th, 2009, 13:27

Another vote for Eaglesoft.

**Pepere** · March 13th, 2009, 13:30

Originally Posted by Kiwikat

I'd wait for the Eaglesoft CJX 2.0 for FSX. I will never buy anything from feelthere or wilco again.

Ditto. Here - Eaglesoft over those others any day - trust us.

David

**Arkycharlie** · March 13th, 2009, 14:02

Thanks guys! You've made up my mind for me. I appreciate the help!

MCDesigns · March 13th, 2009, 14:06

Originally Posted by Kiwikat

I'd wait for the Eaglesoft CJX 2.0 for FSX. I will never buy anything from feelthere or wilco again.

Totally agreed! I had a horrible experience with the FS9 Caravan from feelthere, never again!

**Odie** · March 13th, 2009, 14:10

Ditto on Eaglesoft. I've got the FS9 version of the Citation X and it's a very good a/c. Well worth the money.

**CG_1976** · March 13th, 2009, 15:00

I'd go with Eaglesoft also. I have both CitX's and eaglesofts by far is better bang for the buck and is better in customer support and overall preformance.

**AusWilko** · March 13th, 2009, 15:25

another vote for the Eaglesoft CitX

**JimC1702** · March 13th, 2009, 15:32

You can't go wrong with Eaglesoft. I had the Beechjet in FS9 and have the Citation II and Citation X in FSX. Also their Twin Comanche is brilliant!

Jim

**JIMJAM** · March 13th, 2009, 15:36

Get the new Mustang.
I guess I am outnumbered but I never was impressed with the CitationX from Eaglesoft.
Especially by todays standards it looks really dated. I could never really read anything in the cockpit.
Wish I could give you mine cause she has been collecting dust since I got it.
Should be alot easier on the fps though.

**n4gix** · March 13th, 2009, 15:39

Originally Posted by JIMJAM

Get the new Mustang.
I guess I am outnumbered but I never was impressed with the CitationX from Eaglesoft.
Especially by todays standards it looks really dated. I could never really read anything in the cockpit.
Wish I could give you mine cause she has been collecting dust since I got it.
Should be alot easier on the fps though.

The version 1.0 you have is quite dated, and although it is still available for sale, it has been joined by version 2.0 which features a full-function FMC, updatable Nav Database, totally rebuilt model, revised textures, increased resolution, and completely new gauge system. :ernae:

**JIMJAM** · March 13th, 2009, 15:47

I cannot even find it but will take your word for it.
In that case please disregard my comments. It was a great plane in FS9.
Youtube the plane and read reviews.
Carry on.

**CG_1976** · March 13th, 2009, 16:08

Bill, I have the USCG paint for the Citx 1.0, will it work on the 2.0 version?

**thunder100** · March 13th, 2009, 23:58

I have both.Wilco was a gift of my son so what can I say

Go for Eaglesoft

And also V1 and V2 fly reasonayble well in FSX SP2 ACC

Roland

6297J · March 14th, 2009, 00:32

Originally Posted by JIMJAM

Get the new Mustang.
I guess I am outnumbered but I never was impressed with the CitationX from Eaglesoft.
Especially by todays standards it looks really dated. I could never really read anything in the cockpit.
Wish I could give you mine cause she has been collecting dust since I got it.
Should be alot easier on the fps though.

I agree. Eaglesoft looked dated even in FS9! Nice from the outside but really terrible hand drawn VC's that always let them down. V2 doesn't look any better in that regard.

Go for the Mustang.

**n4gix** · March 14th, 2009, 10:45

Originally Posted by 6297J

I agree. Eaglesoft looked dated even in FS9! Nice from the outside but really terrible hand drawn VC's that always let them down. V2 doesn't look any better in that regard.

Really? Have you seen screenshots of the new v2.0 VC?

http://www.eaglesoftdg.com/CX20ss.htm

**n4gix** · March 14th, 2009, 10:48

Originally Posted by Trans_1007

Bill, I have the USCG paint for the Citx 1.0, will it work on the 2.0 version?

No it won't. Bobby remapped the entire model to allow for higher resolution texturing.

It should be possible to rework the USCG paint to the new paintkit though:

http://www.eaglesoftdg.com/downloads/CX_20_master.zip

6297J · March 14th, 2009, 10:52

Originally Posted by n4gix

Really? Have you seen screenshots of the new v2.0 VC?

http://www.eaglesoftdg.com/CX20ss.htm

Yes, Bill I have seen them.

Here's the Mustang -

http://www.flight1.com/products.asp?product=f1mustang

gajit · March 14th, 2009, 12:41

I have the F1 mustang - its great despite a slight hit on the Framerate if I have the VC set to max textures - but it is well worth the money.

Eaglesoft I just cant get on with.

The last wilco product I bought was the Tiltrotor which is quite good but we are all still waiting for the update that has been promised for weeks, and weeks, and weeks and weeks and.....

Lets hope FDS hurry up with the long promised Jetstar that looks very promising.

**n4gix** · March 14th, 2009, 20:15

Originally Posted by 6297J

Yes, Bill I have seen them.

Here's the Mustang -

I know what the Mustang looks like, I bought it the day it was released (actually just a bit before it was "officially released")... It is a very nice package. :ernae:

**Mongo** · March 15th, 2009, 16:00

I'm another that has flown the Eaglesoft model in FS9. (It was recommended to me over the Wilco at that time). You won't regret it - an awesome a/c!

**WarpD** · April 13th, 2009, 17:13

Originally Posted by 6297J

I agree. Eaglesoft looked dated even in FS9! Nice from the outside but really terrible hand drawn VC's that always let them down. V2 doesn't look any better in that regard.

Go for the Mustang.

This looks hand drawn??

**Brett_Henderson** · April 13th, 2009, 18:10

I can't rate the Eaglesoft.. I've never "flown" it.. But I have purchased many payware over the years.. they ALL have short-comings.. The Wilco Citation X is one of my favorite payware aircraft..