Real Environment Xtreme For Prepar3D

Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 13:07
Real Environment Xtreme REX Game Studios announce the expansion of their environmental tools for Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D. For current owners of REX and REX OverDrive for FSX, a special license will be available which will enable REX and REX OD to be used fully with Prepar3D's new technology. For commercial enterprises there is REX CE (Commercial Edition). REX CE has been in development and testing for over a year and employs REX's new Weather Data Center, including an advanced new industrial weather engine. More detailed info on REX CE and REX P3D soon.

GeoApr from Flight 1

Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 1:52
Staff reviewer Mike Cameron adds to his navigational skills with Flight 1's GeoApr. "GeoApr is a utility program that is designed to display airport approach plates while FSX is running. Also, when connected to FSX, the program will show your aircraft’s position on the plate in real time. The program can display PDF, JPG and BMP format files and can optionally convert PDF and BMP files to JPG format."

"Some of the other included features are flight record/playback, display FSX waypoint locations, change GeoApr track colors, clear aircraft history trails, regeneration of default FSX scenery geo-reference points & all installed scenery geo-reference points and more."

"If you like to regularly fly or practice airport approaches, GeoApr could be a useful program to own. For the most part it is easy to calibrate the downloaded approach plates to FSX and I love being able to see my aircraft displayed on the approach plate in real time."

FSDreamTeam Releases FS9 KLAX

Posted: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 1:47
FSDT is pleased to announce the release of the FS9 version for the successful Los Angeles International Airport KLAX. The FS9 installer can be downloaded as free Trial from the FSDT Products page (Refresh your browser if you don't see the link).

The FS9 port took quite a bit of effort to overcome many technical issues due to the fact the FSX version used a lot of FSX-only capabilities, but the end result is one of the most detailed FS9 airports ever. As usual, the product is sold with a license valid for FS9 and FSX so, if you purchase the FS9 version now, you'll be able to use it in FSX too.

Flight1 Releases G E X Atlantic and Pacific Tropics

Posted: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 19:14
Flight One Software continues their coverage of the simulation world with the latest release in the Ground Environment X series, Ground Environment X - Atlantic and Pacific Tropics.

Ground Environment X Atlantic and Pacific Tropics builds on the award winning techniques of the GEX series and continues using our new approach in texture design, incorporating high level detail graphics for use in Flight Simulator X. Ground Environment X brings all-new ground textures to FSX, and it boasts an incredible 1 m/pixel texture resolution, using native 1024x1024 pixel images, and includes all seasons, meticulously designed night textures, and the latest techniques in autogen placement and alignment. All this, while keeping maximum Flight Simulator performance in mind during development.

The easy-to-use interface will provide for easy installing the new textures, and is designed with Flight1's "keep-it-simple yet powerful" philosophy.

The following regions are represented in this release: Mexico, Central America, Cuba, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Bahamas, Guam, Hawaii, Philippines, the Caribbean, parts of tropical Asia such as Indonesia and some stretches of northern South America With all currently available GEX regions installed (NA, EU, AFME) this package will have a high impact on both Asia and South America.

The extensive list of Ground Environment X Atlantic/Pacific Tropics Features along with download instructions are at their website , while there check out the just released third Open Day Lecture podcast. This talk by Flying Time Aviation outlines the basics of flying using the Mark I Eyeball, that is using your eyes and a map to determine where you are and where you should be! It was recorded at the Flight1 Open Day 2011 at Shoreham Airport and is the third of six talks given on the day.

PilotEdge - Online ATC Review

Posted: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 - 15:13
Senior staff reviewer Zane Gard covers a new online ATC service for MSFS and x-Plane. "Pilotedge fills need for another system not to compete with the existing services like VATSIM and IVAO, but instead to offer the kind of service that could attract a whole new customer to online ATC."

Anchorage X from Aerosoft

Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 19:09
Staff reviewer Benjamin van Soldt heads north to the land of snow and mountains as he looks at Aerosoft's Anchorage X. "Aerosoft has built this scenery for FSX and will build it for FS2004. They didn’t quite stop at the airport, modeling the passenger terminal and the huge cargo terminals aprons with the multitude of warehouses and cargo terminals. They also modeled the very big (biggest in the world) sea plane base “Lake Hood” and included large chunks of Anchorage surrounding both airports. This way they modeled not just the airport, but also part of the city and its beautiful surroundings, including the shorelines of the small Anchorage peninsula."

"Aerosoft’s Anchorage X is by all means very nice scenery. The modeling is good and the texturing looks nice. The extensive cargo aprons are a welcome sight and the passenger terminals looks fine. All in all, a good scenery. I can recommend it to those that want to fly into Anchorage. I’m quite sue you won’t be disappointed."

Free FSX MD-10

Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 17:28
Sky Simulations proudly presents a new version of their McDonnell Douglas-Boeing MD-10 For FSX. This pack is FREE to their existing customers and is available for FSX.

This are some of the characteristics of this package: New Landing Gear with new animations; NewW Wings, stabilizers, Fuselage and Engines Textures; New Flight Dynamics; NewW Cargo Bays (Lower and Main Cargo Bays); Several New Textures; Reanimation of the Fan Blades; and Fixed Aileron, Rudder and Elevators Shaking problems without Hydraulic power.

OpenVFR Release New Sceneries For FSX

Posted: Friday, October 21, 2011 - 15:21
The team at openVFR has published new versions of their FSX sceneries for some favourite European countries, the new version of openVFR Germany updates Austria, Switzerland and also Bulgaria and Cyprus and are available for download.
The region of Moldova has been added as a new scenery for flying VFR with Microsoft FSX. With a landclass package,additional 3D objects and precise elevation mesh with at a resolution of 75m . In the download area you will find openVFR Europe, Austria (2011/10) openVFR Europe, Switzerland (2011/10) openVFR Europe, Bulgaria (2011/10) openVFR Europe, Cyprus (2011/10) openVFR Europe, Moldova (2011/10) Also openVFR has continued VFR flying in foreign parts of the world. Following some user suggestions openVFR has now developed some more FSX sceneries for Asia.
Visit the OpenVFR Homepage for further details .

New at the Avsim store: A36 Bonanza by Carenado

Posted: Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 20:26
The A36 Bonanza is the latest release by Carenado. Like all their new FSX models it features a highly detailed virtual cockpit in a FPS friendly environment. Get the A36 Bonanza here. You also can get other models by Carenado here.

Visit the Avsim store today.

Avsim Exclusive X-Plane10 Prerelease Screenshots

Posted: Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 1:05
Avsim was sent a series of new in game pictures from the latest incarnation of Xplane and its looking great! Visit the Avsim X-Plane Forum to get an exclusive look at X-Plane10.

Acela Express Add-on for Train Simulator 2012

Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 0:41
The Acela Express hauls North America's famous Amtrak high speed rail service between Washington D.C. and New York City. Now available fully-optimized for Train Simulator 2012, the Acela Express is highly detailed and includes all the familiar features of the real thing, including the tilting system which enables the train to take bends at high speed.

The Acela Express is the only train in North America which exceeds the Department of Transportation's 125 mph minimum speed for true high speed rail services. It was designed specifically to operate along the Northeast Corridor serving the bustling cities of Washington D.C, Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York City, and can reach up to 150 mph though it is restricted to lower speeds for much of the route.

PLEASE NOTE: The Acela Express requires the Northeast Corridor Expansion Pack (available separately) to run.

This set includes an Acela Express train set in Amtrak livery with power car, first class car, business class car and café car. Acela features operating tilt function, authentic sound effects, opening front hatch, flashing ground lights and detailed cab interior including functioning digital instrument readouts and in-cab signalling.

Tropical Sim Releases Cibao Int'l Airport

Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 0:35
TropicalSim has released Cibao International Airport, in the city of Santiago - Dominican Republic. The scenery features a fully detailed rendition of the MDST airport as well as photoreal and autogen for the airport nearby area.

Blueprint Simulations Releases SAEZ V2 (Argentina)

Posted: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 0:18
SAEZ v2 is entirely new, featuring Blueprint's latest modeling and texturing techniques and bringing their version of this important airport to the same level of detail, quality and performance of their newest products. It also incorporates all major changes that have taken place at SAEZ since the publication of the original scenery, the most significant being the initial stages of a brand new terminal.

The first portion of a new concourse was completed in July 2011, replacing the former B gates with eight new ones and becoming Aerolineas Argentinas' hub for domestic and international operations at Ezeiza. The second stage currently under construction will complete the new concourse. SAEZ version 2 includes a detailed model of the entire concourse with only the first stage gates being usable. Free updates will be published as new stages are completed in real life.

Orbx Releases 74S Anacortes

Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 23:58
Never has the phrase "more than just an airport" held true say the developers at Orbx. Acclaimed developer Jarrad Marshall has created something truly special with 74S Anacortes Airport, giving you not just a hyper-detailed airport as an FBO, but most of beautiful Fidalgo Island to explore. Additionally there are auxiliary landing areas including the Burrows Island Lighthouse Helipad, Allan Island private airstrip and the 21H Skyline water landing area.

The entire city of Anacortes is represented, and also the Deception Pass Bridge (specifically for your low-flying adventures!), the detailed refinery area nearby and many other POIs. The scenery seamlessly integrates with KBVS Skagit Regional airport also from Orbx, and uses 7cm, 15cm and 60cm photoreal imagery. This is Jarrad Marshall's finest hour for sure.

On The Horizon

Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 23:54
The developer of FS2Crew is currently working on a new project that will be of interest to PMDG 737 NGX pilots. In addition to developing integrated Flight Crew simulations for FSX and FS9 aircraft, FS2Crew is also currently working on releasing something totally new and different: an "Audio" ground school for the 737NG series.

While this ground school is primarily aimed at real-world 737NG pilots preparing for initial or recurrent training, PMDG 737 NGX simmers who want to acquired advanced 737NG systems knowledge at the professional level will also be able to use and benefit from this new concept. The audio training is recorded by a real-world 737NG Captain who brings a wealth of personal experience to the product. ETA for the new 737 Audio training: Late October.

Abacus Releases The Vulcanair P68C

Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 23:52
The Vulcanair P68C is an Italian-made, six-seater, light utility aircraft that's been in production for over 25 years. This superbly detailed model includes a standard reciprocating version, a turbocharged version and the Observer 2 version with a glass nose.

Each of the 10 variations included with the Vulcanair P68C has beautiful flight characteristics, unique paint schemes and full virtual cockpits. There are also two panel types: standard panel version and a modernized panel with the Garmin 1000.

QualityWings FSX & FS9 Boxed Edition Released

Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 19:30
The most extensive 757 Package ever created for Microsoft Flight Simulator is out now in a box set. Every 757 variant ever to come off the production line has been reproduced. Featuring 'Mid-Level' systems programming, QualityWings simplified the simulation experience whilst providing both the look and feel that make the 757 such a special aircraft to fly. Visit their Flight1 Product Page for further information

Avsim Presents The Bravo Zulu Awards

Posted: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 19:21
Avsim is pleased to announce the Bravo Zulu Awards to the following products for being outstanding in their respective category. Congratulations to the following producers for their achievements in developing a better simulation experience.

The Bravo Zulu Awards For 2011

GA Aircraft – Real Air Simulations - Turbine Duke

Flight Sim Training – Angle of Attack - MD-11

Scenery – Active Sky Evolution

Flight Sim Utilities – FSWidgets

Flight Sim Hardware – Tie - Saitek Pro Flight X-65F and Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog

The Bravo Zulu Awards 2010

GA Aircraft – Addictive Simulations – Pitts S1-T Special

Airliner – Aerosoft- SimCheck A300B4-200 Series

Military Aircraft – Classic Hangar – FW 190A

Business Jet – Eaglesoft - Citation X

Scenery – Orbx – Pacific Northwest

Flight Sim Utility - Real Environment Extreme

DC-3 Airways Annual World Rally

Posted: Monday, October 17, 2011 - 14:56
Once again, DC-3 Airways are throwing their hangar doors open again this year to all comers who would like to take part in their annual World Rally. This has proven to be an extremely popular event and we'd like to think that it is just a little bit better organized, and more fun, each year. This year begins on the 29th of October and will last for thirty days. The rally comprises ten interesting and mildly challenging flights which will take place in varied locations around the world. The rally is open to all, as ever, but the one proviso is that the flights must be made in a singular aircraft type: the Douglas DC-3. If you wish to take part, go now to DC-3 Airways and click on the World Rally tab.

FSFlyingSchool Landing Competition

Posted: Monday, October 17, 2011 - 14:51
FSInventions announces a Landing Competition open to all owners of FSFlyingSchool2011, where the winner gets a $50.00 gift certificate.

It's time to put your flying skills to the test and win a whole lot of Flight Simulation goodies for your effort. Just perform the best landing you can in a Douglas DC-3 and submit the score to the FSFlyingSchool Landing Score table after the flight, submit as many landings as you like!
The pilot with the best score at the end of the competition will receive a $50.00 (US Dollars) gift certificate.
Newcomers can download a free demo. Existing owners can download and install the latest version for free.
To find out more, watch movies, download demo, etc, visit the FSInventions Homepage.