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Chrysler grand voyager (2008 – 2015) review.

Chrysler Grand Voyager (2008 – 2015) At A Glance

Proper, full-sized people carriers are becoming a rare thing, but the Chrysler Grand Voyager retains the old-school theory of MPVs - it's large, comfortable and immensely spacious. Of course, focussing on those strengths has its downsides, not least in terms of looks and handling, but the Chrysler Grand Voyager isn't designed to be thrown around corners - instead it's the perfect car for larger families.

The seven-seat Grand Voyager now sits in a small but definite market niche for plush, big people carriers. It's the sort of thing well-heeled families might buy instead of a 4x4 or a big estate. It's also aimed at chauffeur and private hire companies who employ cars like this use to flog around town or ferry business types from airports to hotels and conferences.

This version is much squarer and sharper than the previous model, but there are the familiar Chrysler styling touches including a large grill but while it's big, it manages not to look too bulky. Inside there's acres of space and you can easily fit in seven adults with decent room for all. Most models come with the 2.8 CRD diesel which is strong, if not especially refined.

But the Chrysler Grand Voyager really excels in terms of praticality. All the rear seats can be individually folded away into the floor and don't have to be removed like other MPVs such as the Renault Espace . This allows you to maximise either luggage or passenger space - or have a mix of both.

It's a shame that some of the interior looks a little low-rent, especially noticeable from behind the wheel where there are some rather flimsy switches - you'd expect more given the not inconsiderable price tag. But for the rear seating system alone, the Chrysler Grand Voyager is one of the best large MPVs around.

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• Boot space is 756–3296 litres

The Grand Voyager is a good example of a well-thought out, family-friendly people carrier. The two rows of rear seats collapse directly into big floor recesses that have folding covers and work as storage areas when the seats are in place. Chrysler calls this system Stow ‘n Go and there are no other seating systems as easy to use or as useful on any other car.

As a result, you don't have to haul out hefty seats to create load space and folding the rear seats is a doddle too. With all the seats down, boot space increased to a huge 3296 litres and it's the ease and speed of the system that impresses.

All the seats can be slid forward and back while legroom is superb too - the second row offers 750mm while the rearmost seats boast 790mm. There's even underfloor storage areas. The third row is a little cramped with three side by side but it's far from claustrophobic and boot space is another strong point with 756 litres. Handily the back seats can also be reversed by flipping them over - useful if you want to have a picnic in comfort and under the cover of the tailgate. A Swivel 'n Go system, which features two swivelling captain's chairs in the second row, is available as a £750 option.

The driving environment is much better than the old model. It's still not perfect - some of the plastics feel a little brittle, it feels cramped and few people will be fans of the naff wood trim. There's also still no reach adjustment on the steering wheel and no rest for your left foot - annoying on long journeys.

And as for the way all this is built, well this car is an American consumer durable, which means there's a mild but tangible cheapness about some of the materials and elements of its detailing.

This doesn't make the Grand Voyager badly made, but the way it's screwed together doesn't have the classiness Audi or even Toyota owners might expect. A relatively high mileage driver who switched cars every three or four years probably wouldn't care, but anyone driving a Grand Voyager in the middle of the next decade might see it starting to fray a little at the edges.

Still, the car will have plenty of toys to take their minds off the odd wobbly bit of plastic. There are so many to mention but the tailgate is electric, as are the sliding rear side doors, which have the novelty of electric windows that go all the way down. Rear passengers can control their own climate and the various in car entertainment systems should keep the most fractious family entertained. The optional twin folding rear video screens can show different movies or games.

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Driving Chrysler Grand Voyager (2008 – 2015)

• Engines range from 2.8 CRD to 3.8 V6
• Readers report Real MPG to be between 24–33 mpg

The Grand Voyager comes with either a 2.8-litre CRD diesel engine or a 3.8-litre V6 petrol but as you'd imagine, the latter only accounts for a handful of cars. It's the CRD that most people choose as it offers relatively affordable running costs with an average fuel economy figure of 30.4mpg, compared to just 23mpg with the V6.

Both have a six-speed automatic gearbox (with a manual override) that works unobtrusively bar a very slight surging sensation around town. The engine is willing and provides plenty of low speed pulling power and punts the car along decently the rest of the time. It's a bit vocal under hard acceleration, but has that diesel knack of quietening right down on motorways. It will accelerate from 0-62mph in a respectable 12.8 seconds but be warned that CO2 emissions of 247g/km mean car tax won't be cheap.

On the road the Grand Voyager is capable and comfortable. It rides very well, steers accurately enough and doesn't roll too much, although with a full load of passengers and luggage on board, you won't relish country lanes. The sheer size of the Grand Voyager can make parking it a challenge too and although visibility is pretty good, tight manouevres can take a while. It's far happier on the motorway where it feels relaxed and smooth.

Chrysler has focussed on safety too. Hardly unsurprising given that the previous model has an appalling safety rating with just a one star crash safety rating from Euro NCAP. This model comes loaded with safety kit, including a plethora of anti lock-brake and traction control systems plus an array of airbags, including two big, side curtain bags. It's not been crash tested yet, but it should perform far better than its predecessor.

Chrysler Grand Voyager (2008 – 2015) Models and Specs

On sale until december 2017, on sale until october 2015, on sale until december 2012, on sale until november 2010.

• Large and comfortable with generous space for seven passengers.
• Excellent Stow & Go seats that fold flat into the floor.
• Well equipped as standard.

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Very heavy on brakes. On one reader's car t he front discs and pads needed replacing in the first 12 months at 15,800 miles, then needed changing again at 18 months and 28,000 miles together with the rear discs and pads.

In T.S.B. 17-003-11 issued on 22-11-2011, Chrysler said noise over bumps at low speeds was most likely to come from the rear shock absorbers. (Source: New York Times Automobiles.)

Corrosion problem on leading edge of bonnet. Seems that the paint is thin, stone chips allow moisture behind the paint and they suffer from bubbling. FIAT refuses to do anything about it, as outside the 3 year paint warranty.

Combined satnav, radio, DCD player and Bluetooth on 2009 Chrysler Grand Voyager failed. Dealer offered to fit an exchange unit for £425.

Not completely dead because it sometimes fires up. Will also power up then freeze with the controls (soft touch keys) still showing.

Model History

• February 2008: All-new seven seat Chrysler Grand Voyager goes on sale
• July 2011: 2011 Model Year Voyager introduced

February 2008

All-new seven seat chrysler grand voyager goes on sale.

Updated range of petrol and diesel engines and more than 30 new features. These include heated first and second row seats, rear-view interior conversation mirror, a removable torch in the rear quarter panel, electric windows in the power sliding second-row doors, movable LED reading lamps and automatic three-zone climate control for all passengers.

To keep passengers entertained, optional dual-DVD system with two screens so second-row passengers can play a game or watch a different film from those in the third row. The MyGIG infotainment system offers MP3 player compatibility, a touch screen and voice-controlled navigation system as well being able to store up to approximately 1600 songs on an integrated 20GB hard drive.

Safety equipment includes traction control and ESP, tyre-pressure monitoring, front and all-row side-curtain airbags, as well as seven full-size seats with fixings for three Isofix child seats all come as standard across the range. Big: 5,094mm (16' 9") c 1,997mm (6' 7"). Weighs a hefty 2,118kg.

Stow ‘n Go seating and storage system means the Grand Voyager can be transformed from a seven-passenger people carrier to a two-person cargo vehicle in less than 30 seconds. And because all of the seats store in the floor you don’t have to struggle to pull the seats out or find space in the garage to store them.

Chrysler will also be offering the Swivel ‘n Go seating as an option for the first time on the Grand Voyager Limited. This features second-row covered floor storage bins and second-row quad seats that swivel 180 degrees to face rearward for conversational seating. A removable table fits between the second and third rows. A one-touch power-stowing third-row seat with power recline can be adjusted into four different positions with a single push of a button.

The Chrysler Grand Voyager is available with six-speed automatic transmission and either a 3.8-litre V6 engine with 193bhp and 305Nm of torque or a 2.8-litre diesel engine with 163bhp and 360 Nm of torque at 1800 rpm (30.4mpg combined and 247g/km C02). Three equipment levels – LX, Touring and Limited will be available.

On sale from 1st May 2009 and with only 100 models available, the 25th Anniversary Grand Voyager is priced at £32,600 on-the-road. Interior equipment includes leather upholstery, dual screen rear DVD entertainment system and satellite navigation including uconnect phone with voice recognition. The exterior equipment features xenon headlamps, chrome mesh grille, LED daytime running lights, revised lower front fascia, special paint and badging and an engraved commemorative keyring. Powered by a 2.8 diesel engine, it provides acceleration from 0-62mph in 12.8 seconds plus a top speed of 115mph, with a combined fuel consumption figure of 30.4 mpg.

2011 Model Year Voyager introduced

It carries Chrysler’s new winged badge, but that’s not the only change made to the 2011 model year Grand Voyager. The latest in a long line of luxury people carriers – Chrysler invented the MPV in 1983 and has since sold more than 13 million examples – has been given a raft of enhancements for the model year change.

Most notable is the new, more premium looking front end, featuring a revised grille, bonnet and lower fascia. It’s the first Chrysler model to adopt the new winged badge. The seven-seater’s rear gets enhanced LED tail lamps, new rear bumper and revised tailgate.

There is also the new Stow ‘n Place roof rack system, standard on Touring and Limited models. Stow ‘n Place offers the added convenience of allowing the vehicle’s roof crossbars to be stowed longitudinally alongside the roof rails when not in use.

Inside, the new Grand Voyager has improved Stow ‘n Go seating. Since November 2004, Chrysler has led the market with this award-winning, never-copied, feature. For 2011, the new second row Stow ‘n Go seats are larger, more comfortable captain’s chairs, which feature a new ‘fold-into-the-floor’ one-touch mechanism. The system automatically drops the head rest and tumbles the seat forward, ready to be stowed – all with just one lever.

The interior of the 2011MY Grand Voyager also benefits from the introduction of new features. Specifically for the entry LX model, there’s a new leather wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel audio controls and cruise control as standard.

Touring models benefit from the addition of Uconnect Phone bluetooth connectivity with voice recognition, auto dimming rear view mirror, AM/FM/CD/DVD radio with a 6.5-inch touch screen, 30GB hard disk drive and rear reversing camera. Limited models also receive blind spot monitoring, crosspath detection and new Nappa leather upholstery.

All Grand Voyagers are powered by a 2.8-litre CRD diesel engine producing 161bhp at 3800rpm and 265lb ft of torque. This gives the people carrier a 0-62mph time of 12.8 seconds and a top speed of 115mph. Yet the car can return 33.6mpg (combined) fuel economy, and has a CO2 figure of 222g/km.

Chrysler Grand Voyager (2008-2015) review

The boxy chrysler grand voyager is a practical alternative to mainstream mpvs, and it majors on long-distance comfort.

1.0 out of 5

• Great seating system, huge load area, refinement
• Poor economy, vague handling, dismal safety ratings

The Chrysler Grand Voyager has made big improvements over its predecessors, but the practical MPV still falls some way behind European alternatives like the Ford Galaxy and SEAT Alhambra . It's a capable motorway cruiser, but the Grand Voyager rolls and wallows on a twisty road, and the 2.8-litre diesel is unacceptably thirsty when compared to the likes of the Volkswagen Sharan . However, the superbly practical seating set-up and colossal load area make the otherwise underwhelming Chrysler an incredibly practical family car. One major sticking point is the Grand Voyager's price, as the basic model costs as much as the top-of-the range Galaxy.

Engines, performance and drive

The Chrysler Grand Voyager makes for a great long-distance cruiser. Motorway refinement is great, and the big diesel engine means performance isn't blunted when you're carrying six passengers. However, take the Chrysler to something a little twistier and the Grand Voyager’s bulk becomes all too apparent. Stacked against a Ford Galaxy, the big Chrysler rolls unacceptably in the corners and doesn’t come close in terms of driving dynamics.

MPG, CO2 and Running Costs

Alongside European rivals like the Volkswagen Sharan and SEAT Alhambra, the Grand Voyager is at an automatic disadvantage due to its sheer bulk. The Chrysler is over 500kg heavier than the SEAT, and economy suffers as a result. Managing just 33.6mpg on the combined cycle, both the SEAT and VW are capable of closer to 50mpg. Emissions are equally awful, with the Chrysler churning out 222g/km of CO2. The Grand Voyager’s saving grace is its generous equipment, with even base-spec cars getting three-zone climate control and electric windows as standard.

Interior, design and technology

If you like a car that looks like a van, then the Chrysler Grand Voyager should be top of your list. It has a typical, boxy, American design, making it an imposing thing to look at. The front-end is characteristically Chrysler, with flashes of chrome everywhere. Inside, the cabin is a big improvement on the model it replaces, but some of the plastics still feel cheap and the design is dull.

Practicality, comfort and boot space

Usability is the Chrysler Grand Voyager’s trump card. The excellent Stow ‘n Go seating system impresses, with all five rear seats folding simply and quickly into the floor – revealing a gigantic 3,296-litres of boot space. Compare this to the SEAT Alhambra, and the Spanish MPV falls nearly 1,000 litres short of the colossal Chrysler. The second row of seats rotate through 180 degrees, which gives a usable office space – making this the MPV of choice for chauffeurs.

Reliability and Safety

Chrysler doesn’t feature in our Driver Power Survey, but their reliability record does appear slightly patchy. The Grand Voyager is also a poor performer in the Euro NCAP crash tests – scoring a dismal two stars for occupant safety. The Ford Galaxy and SEAT Alhambra both manage a full five stars in the same tests. However, the Chrysler does get a host of airbags, and stability control is standard across the range.

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We review the Chrysler Grand Voyager (2010) from price to economy and all its features

• Published : 15:35, 1 Jul 2008
• Updated : 14:04, 8 Feb 2017

SIZE matters — certainly when it comes to people carriers.

The Grand Voyager is the daddy of the class, having sold a whopping 12million since its launch in 1988.

And the new model is a massive hit again — certainly in size.

Parents will love the depth of the boot and loading height — I found it a doddle to throw in all the usual paraphernalia and still hang on to my kids.

It's also a big bonus that the side doors open electronically from the key fob — it makes putting the kids into their seats with bags of shopping in a busy supermarket car park a much easier task.

Mobile living room … Swivel 'n Go seating

Inside, the Voyager also has Chrysler's latest gimmick — the Swivel 'n Go seating system, which turns the new Grand Voyager into a mobile living room.

The system allows the middle row of seats to turn 180 degrees so passengers can talk to others in the third row. Add a table and it's an office or playroom.

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And the new Voyager is possibly the most family-friendly vehicle you can get. As well as Swivel 'n Go, there's Stow 'n Go, which allows you to fold the second and third rows of seats under the floor.

It's a £750 option together with an electric folding, reclining third rear bench seat.

Although the quality of some plastics and fabrics inside are dubious, the family side of the Grand Voyager is outstanding.

Massive hit … Grand Voyager

However, the driving experience is less exciting.

On the road, the 2.8-litre turbo diesel's refinement has improved but it is still tiresome in low-speed city traffic. And it sounds a bit agricultural at times, too. And, although fine cruising at motorway speeds, it struggles with the weight.

But economy is 30mpg plus.

Handling is reasonable for a vehicle nearly 17ft long — but the Voyager wasn't built for driving pleasure. For a big people carrier the Grand Voyager is competitively priced at £25,995 for the LX.

That undercuts a Renault Grand Espace, and the top-of-the-range, leather-clad, all-singing, all-dancing Limited costs £32,995.

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Available fuel types, pros & cons.

Seven seats as standard, hugely practical, improved comfort and quality, electrically sliding side doors

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Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019 Updated: 6 June 2019

When it comes to large and comfortable people carriers, Chrysler has always been adept at producing good value cars. Unfortunately quality and refinement haven’t been up to scratch and worse still, the 2001 model suffered from a shocking Euro NCAP safety record. The 2008 model is a far superior offering that feels solidly built but is still well equipped and hugely versatile thanks to the ingenious Stow ‘n Go seating system that allows you to fold all the chairs flat.

However it’s not a nimble on-road companion, and the diesel engine can’t compete with rivals for economy or smoothness.

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2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager Review

2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager Base Passenger Minivan

Located in Glendale , AZ

AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

Accident Free Vehicle : No

Personal Use Only : Yes

History Provider : AutoCheck

Title Details : Clean Title

Salvage Vehicle : No

Frame Damage : No

Theft History : No

Lemon Status : No

Free History Report : No

Features and Specs:

19 Combined MPG ( 16 City/ 23 Highway)

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VIN: 2C4GJ2434YR681860 Stock: CG681860 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 03-22-2024

Edmunds' Expert Review

• Carlike handling, great value, attractive styling.
• Unrefined engines, cheap interior fittings, missing some key features.

With Plymouth's impending death, the Grand Voyager turns into a Chrysler this year, but it is otherwise unchanged. Four new colors and a new Value-Plus option package that includes a V6 and power features are new this year.

Edmunds says

A twin to the basic Dodge Caravan, the Voyager is for those who would rather have the minivan's nose adorned by Chrysler's emblem rather than Dodge's Ram.

Cost to Drive Cost to drive estimates for the 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager SE 4dr Minivan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Vehicle overview.

Chrysler used to be the minivan champion. They pioneered the concept of a seven-passenger box-on-wheels way back in 1984, and have effectively dominated this market until last year, when competition from Ford and Honda finally caught up and surpassed them in terms of features, power and crashworthiness. Items like power-sliding doors, disappearing third seats and navigation systems have yet to appear on a Chrysler-badged minivan, though you can expect to see some of these features and more when the redesigned vans debut in 2001.

Rumors of Plymouth's demise have proven accurate and this once proud Chrysler division is no more. But this doesn't mean the Grand Voyager is going anywhere. Chrysler needs a value leader in the minivan class and its Town and Country is too upscale. So the spirit of Plymouth lives on in the low-priced Voyager line.

Chrysler officially offers the long-wheelbase Grand Voyager in two levels of trim: the base model and the step-up SE. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is standard on base models, but these sizable vans benefit from a little extra oomph when an optional V6 is selected. Acceleration with the 3.3-liter, 158-horsepower engine is pretty strong from startup, but sometimes unimpressive when merging onto an expressway. Automatic transmission shifts are neat and smooth. Engine and tire sounds are virtually absent.

Though tautly suspended, the ride is seldom harsh or jarring, unless you get onto truly rough surfaces. Handling is exceptional for a minivan. You might even call it fun. Combined with light steering wheel response and great visibility, the Grand Voyager is easy to handle in urban traffic and suburban shopping centers.

So, how does Chrysler improve on this package for 2000? By keeping the price low and the value high. Four new colors debut, and a new T-Plus package is available. Vans equipped with T-Plus include a V6 engine, power windows, locks and mirrors, cruise control, a tilt steering wheel, and a cloth interior. And, despite the Grand Voyager's "value-oriented" spirit, Chrysler offers a vast array of option packages to personalize the vans. The same can't be said of the competition from Japan or America.

Newly revised minivans from Honda, Ford, Mazda and GM are the strongest challengers, but the Grand Voyager holds its own when it comes to value. Where else can you get a commodious and decently equipped minivan for $20 grand?

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NHTSA Overall Rating

• Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Overall Not Rated Driver 4 / 5 Passenger 4 / 5
• Side Crash Rating Overall Not Rated
• Side Barrier Rating Overall Not Rated Driver 5 / 5 Passenger 3 / 5
• Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings Front Seat Not Rated Back Seat Not Rated
• Rollover Rollover Not Rated Dynamic Test Result No Tip Risk Of Rollover Not Rated
• Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test Not Tested
• Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test Not Tested
• Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original Marginal
• Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated Not Tested
• Side Impact Test – Original Not Tested
• Side Impact Test – Updated Not Tested
• Roof Strength Test Not Tested
• Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint Not Tested

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Moscow: An Honest Review of this Amazing City

“ You’re going to Russia?!?! Why? ” I heard these words pretty much every time I announced my upcoming trip to the east.

This reaction is understandable. Most people in Europe and the United States have a Putin-provoked distaste of the Russian Federation, which is growing by the day. Politicians claim that Russia’s sole mission is to diminish and undermine western powers to strengthen its own. After all, the name Vladimir comes from two old Slavic words, which together mean “great ruler of the world.” Make of that what you will…

Even the non-political vision of Russia is unfavorable. Most think of a cold, grey, backward place with Soviet architecture or battle-hardened, weather-beaten people. However, arriving at the sleek Moscow Domodedovo airport, I was impressed. I had been right to rebut popular notions of an unwelcoming and stony place.

However, almost immediately after leaving the airport, the ground for my righteous vindication became shaky. Driving into the outskirts of Moscow, my mind drew comparisons to television images of North Korean suburbs. Miles of uniform houses and bleak tower blocks lined the roads.

At the Izmailovov Delta Hotel next to the famous market of the same name, things were not looking much better. Truly peculiar decorations and violently colored walls competed for one’s gaze in the hotel lobby. Luckily, the rooms themselves were perfectly comfortable, though not particularly noteworthy. I’d stay central next time.

After dropping bags, I ventured toward the Izmailovov market for a look at how the locals live. From a distance, the buildings that encase the market are vivid, intricate and quite something to behold. As it was late in the day, the market was empty. Shop shutters were closed and stalls were folded up. I got the same uneasy feeling I get when walking through Disney Land – as if this was what remained after the recent collapse of a utopian society.

While nearly all the vendors had packed up and gone home, a few stalls remained opened for business. All that was left was an abundance of satirical matryoshka dolls containing various countries’ political leaders in historical order.

A tattooed burly salesman came over to me as I withdrew François Mitterrand from the wooden bowels of Valéry Giscard d’Estaing.

“ Where are you from, friend? ” He asked.

Ignoring my response, he launched into a speech about his armed forces days and the political situation in Russia.

“ You really ought not to trust the government, ok? Putin is a dangerous man, you see. Someone’s always watching in this city. ”

The whiff of Glühwein that carried with each sentence made me doubt the erudition of his analysis. Then again… this is what we hear in the news. I was not sure what to believe. After thanking the man and hastily filling Charles de Gaulle with the rest of the presidents of the Fifth Republic, I made my way back to the hotel.

Emerging from the underground we rounded the corner and immediately found ourselves in Red Square. The sight demands you stop and stare.

The insurmountable walls of the Kremlin line the length of one side; halfway along lies Lenin’s tomb and opposite is the lavish exterior of the Gosudarstvennyi Universalnyi Magazin shopping center (or GUM, as it’s referred to, thank God). The architectural marvel of Saint Basil’s Cathedral stands at the south end, with the State History Museum at the other. Even though the foreboding structures radiate a rouge pastel hue into every corner of the square, there is a sense of openness. No-doubt there was a somewhat different atmosphere when thousands of Soviet soldiers goose-stepped through the square. Interestingly, the Russian army still marches like this today.

Walking around central Moscow, history oozes from every spire and pillar. Buildings seem to lean over as you walk past, as if peering down on whoever dares to enter these austere places. For every moment or event in Russian history, there is a dedicated museum.

The quality of each museum is notably high. In particular, the Armory inside the Kremlin holds astonishing collections of royal carriages from across the world and throughout the ages. The world-renowned Fabergé Eggs are displayed here too.

Having wandered around for so long during the day, we had no time to eat before attending the Ballet that evening. Sitting in the Bolshoi, the long day began to catch up with me.

It is now that I must make a confession: while attending a performance by one of the world’s greatest ballet companies, I fell asleep.

Thankfully, I woke up later in the second half and was treated to the final leaps and prances of Shostakovich’s The Bright Stream. As someone who is not a ballet aficionado, that was probably enough.

Feeling significantly perkier afterward, a late dinner was in order. Just behind the Bolshoi is VOGUE Café , a gastronomic outpost of the famous magazine. It claimed to serve an eclectic mix of Japanese, Italian and Russian dishes. Intrigued, we entered.

Adventurously, we accepted the offer of some Russian wine. Full bodied and berried, it was delicious. Our evident surprise led the waitress to explain that Russian food and drink has improved hugely over the last few years. As it turns out, since the United States and the European Union placed sanctions on Russia after their annexation of Crimea, food imports have been scarce. As a result, Russian producers have been forced to meet the demand and quality expected today. As a result, Siberian wines and cheeses now win awards around the globe.

When we left the restaurant, it was late. Only a day had passed, yet we had filled every minute with history, culture and food. The next three days followed a similar format and we continued to make our way down the list of museums and sights. A boat ride along the river is a must-do for alternative views of the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Afterwards, sit on the rooftop Strelka bar opposite the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and watch the 3-mile-long line of pilgrims move slowly forward.

On the third day, we were due to board an overnight train to Saint Petersburg, but there was still so much left to do. Truth be told, it was probably too much for another three days, let alone one.

Nonetheless, I was satisfied. Moscow had revealed itself to be a fascinating and impressive city. While the city infrastructure isn’t as up-to-date as most capitals, the needs of every modern traveler can be met. It certainly isn’t the cold and unfriendly place envisioned by most in the west. Moscow’s winning attribute is its omnipresent sense of untouched history. This is a feature that is so often lost amongst hordes of tourists in Europe’s capitals.

It goes to show: what we hear about places we haven’t been in the news or through general hearsay, we can formulate pretty strong prejudices in our mind. While the political realities may still be ugly, by visiting, you can learn to separate and appreciate the everyday, the culture and the history of a place. On one side of a great red wall in central Moscow, a tyrannical leader works. On the other side, wholly separated, lies a magnificent Red Square where an overwhelming sense of history reveals the essence of Moscow and of Russia. And it is truly remarkable.

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Moscow City Center Hotels

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Here is a quick list of Downtown Hotels in Moscow, selected based on their rating

When visiting Moscow, Russia, there are many choices of hotels from which to choose. However, if you are looking for centrally located hotels that are convenient to all the attractions and amenities of the city, then you should consider staying at a hotel in the Central district.

Central Moscow is home to some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the Kremlin and Red Square. It is also where you will find many of Moscow's best restaurants, shops and nightlife. Staying in the heart of the city means you can easily walk to all the major attractions, and you are also within walking distance of the Moscow Metro, making it easy to get around.

There are a number of centrally located hotels in Moscow to choose from, including the Novotel Moscow Centre, the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, the Hilton Moscow Leningradskaya and the Renaissance Moscow saved. All of these hotels offer excellent facilities and service, and are within easy reach of all the attractions and amenities that Moscow has to offer.

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Offering a Jacuzzi and a barber shop, the 3-star Eden Hotel Moscow is located within 1.5 km from The Moscow Kremlin. The surrounding area includes Moscow Choral Synagogue and Kitay-gorod tube station within 550 metres from the venue.

Situated in Basmanny district, the hotel is set 10 minutes' drive from the art museum "State Tretyakov Gallery". The centre of Moscow is nearly 2 km away. The property is located close to John the Baptist Chapel.

Courtyard By Marriott Moscow City Center

Featuring a hairdresser, a beauty salon and a restaurant, Courtyard By Marriott Moscow City Center Hotel offers accommodation in Presnensky district, 1.5 km from the huge 19th-century Grand Kremlin Palace. Set close to Tverskaya Street, this venue boasts elegant rooms along with a cable flat-screen, entertainment activities and a bar available onsite.

The celebrated Red Square is less than 1.3 km away. The property lies within a 10-minute walk of the centre of Moscow. Courtyard By Marriott Moscow City Center Hotel is just a short walk from Moscow Conservatory.

Azimut Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow

The 4-star Azimut Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow is placed 2.9 km from the lavish neoclassical repertory theater "Bolshoi Theatre". Set close to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this venue boasts modern rooms along with a shared lounge, a lending library and entertainment activities available onsite.

Situated in Arbat district, the accommodation is set 1 km from Novy Arbat Street. The centre of Moscow is approximately 30 minutes' walk from the property. Azimut Hotel Smolenskaya Moscow is a short ride from Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure.

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Savoy Hotel

Savoy Hotel provides 5-star accommodation in the very heart of Moscow, about 5 minutes' drive from the huge 19th-century Grand Kremlin Palace. Set near the lavish neoclassical repertory theater "Bolshoi Theatre", the venue overlooks the city and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.

The property is set in Meshchansky district, 150 metres from Kuznetsky Most underground station. The Moscow Kremlin is set just 0.8 km away. Savoy Hotel is a short ride from Lenin's Mausoleum.

Slavyanka Hotel

Offering billiards and a bar, Slavyanka Hotel Moscow is located 3.4 km away from the celebrated Red Square. Set 10 minutes' drive from the huge 19th-century Grand Kremlin Palace, it is an impressive accommodation to stay in Meshchansky district of the city.

The venue is situated in the centre of Moscow, just off the massive Central Armed Forces Museum of Russian Federation. Moscow Circus on Tsvetnoy Boulevard is 17 minutes on foot from the hotel. Grandpa Durov's Corner Theater is also located near the property.

Hotels in Moscow

Novotel Moscow Kievskaya

Offering direct access to Novy Arbat Street, Novotel Moscow Kievskaya enjoys an excellent location in the very heart of Moscow. Entertainment activities and a bar plus Russian meals are available at the property, set in Third Transport Ring district.

The celebrated Red Square and the huge 19th-century Grand Kremlin Palace are located at 3.7 km and 3.8 km respectively. The hotel stands 250 metres from Kiyevskaya tube station.

Hotels in Downtown Moscow With Pool

Lubyanka Art Hotel

The 3-star Fligel Moscow comprises non-smoking rooms 2.7 km from the huge 19th-century Grand Kremlin Palace. Free WiFi is available throughout the venue as well as a baggage storage and a safety deposit box are available on site.

This accommodation is set within easy reach of Lubyanka Square and in the very heart of Moscow. The historic Bolshoi Theatre is 1.3 km from the hotel, while Sheremetyevo International airport is 35 km from it. Fligel is a short ride from the celebrated Red Square.

Metallurg Hotel

Set in the very heart of Moscow, Metallurg Hotel is about a 25-minute walk from Olympic Stadium. You can benefit from storage for belongings, a cash machine and a vending machine.

The venue is set in Third Transport Ring district, within easy reach of Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center. All-Russian Exhibition Center Event Accommodation is only 1.9 km of the property. Metallurg Hotel is a short ride from the historic Bolshoi Theatre.

Circus Hotel

Located in Meshchansky district, Hotel Circus Moscow is next-door to Tsvetnoy Central Market and a 5-minute drive from the huge 19th-century Grand Kremlin Palace. To ensure an exceptional stay in Moscow, helpful staff stands ready to provide 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security.

The historic Bolshoi Theatre is less than 1.4 km away. The city centre is also 2 km away. The venue is located near Nativity Convent Nunnery.

Budget Hotels In Moscow City Centre

Tverskaya Loft Moscow Hotel

Tverskaya Loft Moscow Hotel, located 2.3 km from the celebrated Red Square, features free WiFi in the rooms. The nearest tube station is Chekhovskaya, a 5-minute walk away.

Situated in Tverskoy district, the inn is set 2.5 km from the 21.5-hectare Moscow Zoo. The city centre of Moscow can be reached in 15 minutes on foot. Moscow Academic Musical Theatre of Stanislavski and Nemirovich-Danchenko is also located near the venue. You can get to the urban public park "Alexander Garden" in a few minutes by car.

Hotel Voyager

Offering a hairdresser and a beauty salon, the 3-star Hotel Voyager Moscow is located 3.4 km away from the celebrated Red Square. Situated in Third Transport Ring district, the venue is set 3.4 km from the Orthodox church "Saint Basil's Cathedral".

This accommodation is 5 km from the centre of Moscow and 36 minutes by car from Vnukovo International airport. You can get to the huge 19th-century Grand Kremlin Palace in a few minutes by car.

Four Seasons Hotel Moscow

This venue is located in the very heart of Moscow, near the initials GUM and 5 minutes' walk from the celebrated Red Square. Guests will enjoy an indoor pool onsite and admire views of the street offered from 180 rooms.

The huge 19th-century Grand Kremlin Palace is less than 1 km away. The accommodation stands 150 metres from Okhotny Ryad tube station. The urban public park "Alexander Garden" is located near the property.

Standart Hotel Moscow. A Member Of Design Hotels

Featuring a spa centre, allergy friendly rooms and a sauna, Standart Hotel Moscow. A Member Of Design Hotels is located not far from Tverskaya Street. 1.4 Km from The Moscow Kremlin, the venue is also 2.1 km away from the tall cracked bronze Tsar Bell.

Situated in Tverskoy district, this accommodation is 15 minutes walk from the centre of Moscow. The hotel stands 150 metres from Chekhovskaya tube station. You can get to the lavish neoclassical repertory theater "Bolshoi Theatre" in a few minutes by car.

Moscow Marriott Grand Hotel

The 5-star Moscow Marriott Grand Hotel is located in the business area of Moscow, about a 5-minute drive from the huge 19th-century Grand Kremlin Palace. Boasting location next to the main radial Tberskaya Square, the venue offers 387 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.

Situated in Tverskoy district, the accommodation is set 0.6 km from Anatoly Zverev Museum. The centre is a 20-minute walk away from this exclusive hotel. The legendary classical Tchaikovsky Concert Hall is just few minutes' walk away.

Ibis Moscow Kievskaya Hotel

Offering an indoor swimming pool and a restaurant, Ibis Moscow Kievskaya Hotel is set 4 km away from the historic Bolshoi Theatre. Moskva Kievskaja train station is a 5-minute walk away, while a short walk to Kiyevskaya tube station will take 5 minutes.

The venue is 20 minutes' stroll of Novodevichy Convent. The centre of Moscow is 4 km away. You can get to Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure in a few minutes by car.

Moss Boutique Hotel

Located 2.9 km from the intriguing Saint Basil's Cathedral, the 5-star Moss Boutique Hotel Moscow features a library and a bar. The venue is set in Basmanny district, within easy reach of Lubyanka Square.

The accommodation is situated 2 km from Moscow city centre and 35 km from Sheremetyevo International airport. Solovetskiy Stone is set 600 metres away. Moss Boutique Hotel is a short ride from the celebrated Red Square.

Mila Guest House

This hotel is located in the very heart of Moscow, near Tsvetnoy Central Market and 25 minutes' walk from the tall cracked bronze Tsar Bell. Guests can enjoy Wi Fi throughout the property, as well as free private parking and allergy friendly rooms on site.

The lavish neoclassical repertory theater "Bolshoi Theatre" is less than 1.5 km away. The hotel stands 250 metres from Tsvetnoy Bulvar tube station. Monument to Yuriy Nikulin is a few minutes away.

Holiday Inn Express - Moscow - Paveletskaya, An Ihg Hotel

Featuring free parking, a meeting room and a restaurant, Holiday Inn Express - Moscow - Paveletskaya, An Ihg Hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from the celebrated Red Square. Situated in Zamoskvorechye district, the venue is set 3 km from the huge 19th-century Grand Kremlin Palace.

The accommodation is located in the centre of Moscow, a short walk from Church of the Holy Martyrs Florus and Laurus. The hotel stands 800 metres from Paveletskaya tube station. You can get to Cathedral Central Square in a few minutes by car.

Grand Hotel Belorusskaya

The 4-star Grand Hotel Belorusskaya Moscow is set 0.5 km from Old Believers' Church in the Name of St. Nicholas and 3.5 km from the urban public park "Alexander Garden". Featuring 125 rooms with views of the courtyard, this venue is set within a short ride from the celebrated Red Square.

The accommodation is situated in Tverskoy district, near Underground Printing House of 1905-1906. The centre of Moscow is 4 km away from the hotel.

Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow

Hotel Baltschug Kempinski Moscow lies in a perfect location in Moscow, a short walk from Novokuznetskaya Street. Located at a reasonable distance from the huge 19th-century Grand Kremlin Palace, the venue offers 227 rooms with spectacular views.

The celebrated Red Square is less than 1 km from the accommodation, while Vnukovo International airport is 35 km away. The tall cracked bronze Tsar Bell is 2.1 km away from the hotel. Cathedral Central Square is also located near the property.

N-House Hotel

N-House Hotel Moscow is a 3-star accommodation 2.3 km from the huge 19th-century Grand Kremlin Palace. The venue provides 10 guestrooms appointed with free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and coffee/tea makers for a pleasant stay in Moscow.

Situated in Zamoskvorechye district, the hotel is set 2.3 km to Cathedral Central Square. The city centre is close by, about 15 minutes' walk away. Novokuznetskaya Street is also located near the property. You can get to the intriguing Saint Basil's Cathedral in a few minutes by car.

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Scenery Review : Moscow City XP by Drzewiecki Design

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You fly for hours, anticipating your arrival, wanting to take in the area and the views of another country far away from your departure airport. The airport and the area you leave from is detailed and visually full, and you know you have a great airport scenery waiting for you at the other end of the flight, then when you arrive...

...  Nothing, but flat plain emptiness and the same boring standard X-Plane basic scenery, worse there is no OSM (Open Street Map) data in the tile either, so there is no road or autogen detailing in there as well, just well nothing.

When Drzewiecki Design released their UUEE Sheremetyevo Airport XP , I loved it because it was like a visitor from the Cold War past, the Soviet era, and it was also great scenery and great choice of a destination to fly to from any of the capitals of Europe...  but that was it, just this great airport in the middle of nothingness, bland....   zero ville.

Now Drzewiecki Design has released "Moscow City"  a scenery package to compliment their UUEE Sheremetyevo, and boy how much a difference this release has done to this totally boring area.

To get the full first impression effect I flew JARDesign's A320neo from EFHK Vatnaa, Helsinki to UUEE Sheremetyevo which is flight Finnair AY153 which is a daily 9.25am service.

First Impressions

I was surprised to start picking up scenery still quite away out from central Moscow, as I approached my 6000ft transition altitude. Here there was buildings and houses and the physical visual notes you were arriving somewhere.

Looking hard at the horizon through the A320's windows and you could see the iconic silhouette of Moscow city.

The scenery provides lite versions of all Moscow's Airports, this is UUWW Vnukovo, which was easily recognisable as you flew over. As you fly closer to the centre of the city the density of the objects below becomes quite heavy as the landscape fills in. You have all kinds of infrastructure including, blocks of flats, tower blocks, factories, housing, skyscrapers and almost everything that makes up an urban landscape, in all there is 2000 custom-made buildings that makes up this impressive scenery.

A note here in that you don't get that rolling as you move feeling effect where as it just suddenly appears in front of you and then quickly disappears behind as soon as you have flown out over the area. There is a slight effect of that as there has to be, but only in the far distance and as you can see from the images the views in every direction are widespread and visually it is very good to excellent.

The "Seven Sisters" or "Stalinist skyscrapers" built from 1947 to 1953 are all in the scenery with their "Wedding Cake" architecture or officially  Russian Baroque               - Gothic style. Most famous is the Moscow State University, front and centre of the image below.

Central Moscow is excellent and extremely realistic, and you really need a travel guide to pick out the landmarks and detail, but it is hard to miss the Red Kremlin complex  and St Peter's square from the air.  Both sides of the aircraft is visually full until you have crossed right over the city.

I am not a fan of the generated 3d OSM scenery, but this is very good in blending in perfectly with the X-Plane default scenery and giving you a smooth transition from country to urban and back again with great realism.

Over the city and turning north towards Sheremetyevo, another Moscow airport UUMU Chkalovsky is represented on the turn.

The city skyline is now easily visible on landing at Sheremetyevo, and that really helps in the arrival factor, more so in that the cities building infrastructure spread now comes up and around the airport to fill the gaps to the city itself, and making the original  Sheremetyevo scenery that was so open and lonely in the old X-Plane view is now a big part of the whole in this combination. No doubt it really brings this always good scenery now alive and very usable.

Sheremetyevo Airport

Before we move on to the city itself. It is important to note the area around UUEE Sheremetyevo itself.

Compare the large image above to the earlier image at the start of this review to see the amount of change there is around UUEE Sheremetyevo with the addition of this Moscow City package. The two sceneries are of course meant to be used together, and in reality it would look odd if you had Moscow City scenery installed without the Sheremetyevo scenery included to fill out the northern areas. A highlight is that both sceneries together form a single whole, as the areas between the airport and the central city area are well filled in and that gives you a huge area of coverage and the full visual aspect.

To get a closer lower look at the Moscow Center I commandeered Dreamfoil's lovely Bell 407.

There is a 4.000km² total area covered with this scenery here, and you have expect some sort of building replication to cover all that ground. There is of course but as well in the fact there is also enough variations as to not keep it all interesting and not obviously visually obvious.

The closer you go to the central area, the variations in the buildings change there in style and density as well. And then more of the iconic buildings start to appear as you get closer in again to the middle. The business district is excellent, with a lot of business towers and the more modern futuristic skyscraper architecture that stands out in every view point in eye scans across the city.

The more recent is in tune with the more older Stalinist era that makes up the Moscow skyline.

The Kremlin Complex and the Cathedral of Vasily the Blessed (St Basil's) is excellently represented and so is "Red Square"

There are Orthodox churches everywhere and all the big icons in the Moscow Cathedral Mosque, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Grand Arena of the Central Lenin Stadium, Otkrytive Arena and department stores, museums and power stations and more....

I did have issues with many buildings floating, including the Kremlin. I tried both "Runways follow terrain contours" on and off with no flattening of the objects and there is no information in the manual either on how to fix the problem.

Night lighting is very good, yes there is again a repeatable pattern to the majority of the hundreds of the apartment blocks that does stand out, but the more individual buildings do all have that personal touch and some buildings look really very good.

The highlight here is the business district which looks magnificent and is very realistic from any direction at night as is the lit Stadium.

Although away from the central area the Ostankino Tower that stands 540.1 metres (1,772 ft) tall, and is the tallest freestanding structure in Europe and it looks great at night and is a very good position indicator from the air from any direction.

Included Moscow Airports

As noted also included in the scenery are seven airports and several helipads.

UUWW Vnukovo

The futuristic Vnukovo International is very good for a lite version, with great terminals and lots of small detailing. Only thing missing is the static aircraft and a bit more ramp equipment, but otherwise it is highly usable.

UUDD Domodedovo

The oldest of Moscow's International airports is Domodedovo. Again it is quite devoid of static aircraft and I am not crazy about the blue terminal glass work, but it is still a very workable scenery to use and has a lot of well made objects.

UUBW Zhukovsky

Zhukovsky was a major aircraft testing facility since the  cold war years, with most of the major Russian Experimental Design Bureau's having facilities here. It is also now used by the Ministry of Emergency Situations! and cargo carriers. It was also used as a test site for the Soviet Buran  reusable Spacecraft because it has the world's second longest pubic runway at at 5,402 m (17,723 ft). Mostly it is a collection of very large hangars but has a lot of static aircraft in storage.

UUMO Ostafyevo International Business Airport

A former military airbase. Ostafyevo features a new modern glass terminal, and caters primarily to business aviation.

UUMU Chkalovsky

Chkalovsky is a military logistics airport that is famous for it's support for the Russian Space program and transport to Star City and the Yuri A. Gagarin State Scientific Research-and-Testing Cosmonaut Training Center. Yuri Gagarin left here on his final flight before crashing by the town of Kirzhach.

UUBM Myachkovo Airport

Myachkovo is a small General Aviation Airport that is owned by the Finpromko company. Cargo aircraft up to the size of the Ilyushin ll-76 freighter can also use the airport.

UUMB Kubinka

Kubinka has been a significant Russian military airbase and large airshows are held here to show off the Russian military might.

There is also provided UUU1 Kremlin Airport, within the Kremlin walls, but I couldn't get it to work? There are two pads in H1 and H2.

Your first thoughts after reviewing this excellent Moscow scenery is not with this actual package. You then wish that you could have this extensive scenery at London, Rome, Madrid, Berlin and the list could go on with any of your favorite European Cities, and don't count a load in the Middle East and Asia. But a London scenery like this would certainly be a godsend in our X-Plane world. Drzewiecki Design has already done Warsaw and Manhattan, so there is always hope.

It is not cheap either and you need to add in their UUEE Sheremetyevo scenery package on top of that as well. But you get an awful lot of ground covered here for your money, with the area covered here that is extensive...  huge and flying into Moscow will never be the same again.

A few areas to note in one that in my case a few of the buildings floated, the download is huge load at 1.4gb and this Russian area is not the best for navigation aids and programming FMS units as most waypoints are not recognised. Most of the airports ILS coordinates also have to checked and recalibrated (Drzewiecki Design do provide all the correct coordinates) so there is a little work to do to set up repeat services but the work is worth the results.

Not only is the actual Moscow city and all it's buildings supported, you also get seven (if lite versions) of Moscow's other airports included as well, but the framerate processing of all this huge amount of objects and scale is pretty good to excellent. Framerate does hurt more on a lower (helicopter) level and certainly you need a computer with a little extra power is in no doubt required, but overall for the size of the area the scenery is extremely efficient.

Yes I was impressed by this Moscow City Scenery, as this once very barren area of X-Plane is now a very attractive repeat destination as nothing can give you a greater fulfilment than seeing your destination appear in the distance and then give you a huge visual experience as you fly over and approach your destination.

Moscow City certainly delivers that and more...  Just more sceneries like this please!

Moscow City XP by Drzewiecki Design is NOW available! from the X-Plane.Org Store here :

• Extremely detailed model of Moscow metropolitan area in Russia
• Almost 2000 custom-made buildings and other objects, all high quality, FPS-friendly and with night textures
• Whole Moscow center done in 3D as well as all other important landmarks - museums, palaces, skyscrapers, towers, bridges, railway stations, Zara stores...
• Trains, ships, 3D people, cars, airport vehicles, static aircraft - anything you can imagine
• About 4000 sq.km of photoreal 0,5-1m/pix terrain with autogen
• Sceneries of all surrounding airports including UUWW Vnukovo, UUDD Domodedovo, UUBW Zhukovski, UUMO Ostafyevo, UUBM Myachkovo and UUMB Kubinka, with all airport buildings, detailed layouts, people, airport vehicles and more
• Very detailed Kremlin model with newly constructed heliport

Requirements

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Installation and documents:

Download for the Moscow City XP is 1.47gb and the unzipped file is deposited in the "Custom Scenery" as four files:

DDZ Moscow City XP (3.99gb) - Yes GIGABYTES!

DDZ Moscow City XP Layer 2 (30.20mb)

DDZ Moscow City XP Documents (1.0 mb)

ZZZ_DDZ Moscow City XP Terrain (20.10mb)

Installation for Windows comes with an .exe installer that deposits the files in the correct order required (however I still moved the ZZZ- folder to the bottom via the INI text install list.

Installation Instructions are provided for Mac and Linux

You need to check all airports ILS coordinates are correct, instructions are provided.

Documents: Two documents include

Moscow City XP MacLinuxinstall

Moscow City XP Manual (seven pages)

Review System Specifications:

Computer System : Windows  - Intel Core i7 6700K CPU 4.00GHz / 64bit - 16 Gb single 1067 Mhz DDR4 2133 - GeForce GTX 980/SSE2 - Samsung Evo 512gb SSD 

Software :   - Windows 10 - X-Plane 10 Global ver 10.50

Addons : Saitek x52 Pro system Joystick and Throttle : Sound - Bose  Soundlink Mini

Plugins: JARDesign Ground Handling Deluxe US$14.95 : WorldTraffic US$29.95

Scenery or Aircraft

- Airbus A320neo by JARDesign ( X-Plane.OrgStore ) - US$59.95 : A320neo Sound Packs by Blue Sky Star Simulations ( X-Plane.OrgStore ) - US$19.95

- Bell 407 by Dreamfoil Creations ( X-Plane.OrgStore ) - US$34.95

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Thank you for this very thorough (as always) review. I just bought it (it's on sale) and have only one disappointment so far: Red Square has no ILS or any landing aids at all for that matter. And what a nightmare of an approach! Also I was hoping the package would include an add-on that gives my c172 a big cup holder for my Stoli. Otherwise the scenery is gorgeous. What a country!

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