So, jumping on the Christmas Flight bandwagon, I’ve gone and reinstalled it on my system. So, I only played around with this a little bit, and I’m planning on going the X-plane route, so I don’t want to spend any money on additions for this if I don’t have to.
Anybody have any good advice on freeware planes, scenery, etc?
The x737-700 is really nice. There is a payware FMC for it, but I believe that it will work with the default XP11 FMC.
I was flying SubLOGIC’s flight sims right from the start so here’s my attitude … FU Microsoft … FU Lockheed Martin … FU Dovetail Games.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNU6NhIsBuE
Get a new start with X-Plane 11! 
After spending an hour and a half fighting with controller configuration last night, I’m almost there.
I’ve got lots of good freeware aircraft - what do you like to fly?
edit: I did this list for Dan - look at the bottom bit of the list - freeware aircraft - Most of those are good - some are outstanding.
http://wiki.flyinside-fsx.com/index.php/Aircraft_Notes_%26_Recommended_Aircraft
If you want an airliner - the Lockheed Connies by CalClassic are brilliant, and the Airbus series by Tom are good, too.
Lot of good looking freeware stuff can be found also here