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January 30, 2009 - February 7, 2009
Deltasim HMS King George V
Posted: Saturday, February 7, 2009 - 14:03
DeltaSim Studio has released the Battleship HMS KING GEORGE V. This native FSX model with moving parts, working turrets and firing cannons. It includes three virtual cockpits, fire consoles, captain bridge and with the possibility of walking on the entire ship - all in 3D. The model has custom, very accurate textures, gauges and effects. Two models are included, one with a long range of the fire and another with a short range of the fire. For more information, please visit DeltaSim Studio .
It’s Your Plane Version 4.1
Posted: Saturday, February 7, 2009 - 13:53
It’s Your Plane announces the release of IYP Version 4.1 – a complete rewrite designed to be able to more easily incorporate the many new aircraft designs that IYP users have been requesting. Version 4.1.0 also includes the following new and upgraded features: New and Interactive Pushback, More Natural Taxiing speed, Destination Prompts, Waypoint Information, Destination Distance and Direction, Altitude and Rate of Climb and Flight Training
IYP has a new built-in flight training facility with an interactive “live” co-pilot who can be asked to walk you through any or all the IYP checklists from Pre-flight to Shutdown, in both GA (General Aviation) and Jetliners. for information drop by the It's Your Plane website.
Just Flight SAAB 91 Safir
Posted: Saturday, February 7, 2009 - 13:39
Scott Phillips has informed us of two releases from Just Flight . First the SAAB 91 Safir for FS9 & FSX developed by SibWings , in his short release notice Scott mentions the Safir is supplied with a very comprehensive PDF manual and comes in four different liveries, both military and civilian all with a dedicated custom virtual cockpit, and pilots will feel so at home in the VC that no 2D panel is included.
As well on DVD only, World Airports 3 - North America is now released. for FSX and FS2004 brings you a selection of highly accurate airports, each featuring thousands of superbly detailed objects which have been accurately placed with the aid of pin-point satellite photography: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (KATL), Charlotte Douglas International (KCLT), Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (KCVG), Lynden Pindling International (MYNN) and Luis Munoz Marin International (TJSJ).The products are for Flight Simulator X (Acceleration, SP2 and DX10 Preview compatible) or FS2004, Windows Vista or XP and full details can be found at Just Flight .
RealFlight F6F Service Pack.
Posted: Friday, February 6, 2009 - 14:25
RealFlight Simulations are pleased to announce the release of their F6F Service Pack. The SP corrects a number of issues that were presented through customer feedback in the support forums and as well suggestions for additional VC functionality. The Service Pack also includes new documentation , a paint Kit , more aircraft systems implemented such as Anti-detonation and Engine Management as well as various modifications to lighting, gauges and switches. Owners of the Hellcat are invited to visit RealFlight Simulations for instructions and download .
VRS F/A-18E "SUPERBUG" SP1
Posted: Friday, February 6, 2009 - 14:04
Vertical Reality Simulations, (VRS) today released Service Pack 1 for their F/A-18E Super Hornet simulation for FS2004. Service Pack 1 addresses some minor issues encountered subsequent to release as well as some enhanced features and additional liveries. Current owners will receive this update automatically through their Aircraft Manager. For a complete list of changes, or to manually download SP1, please visit VRS support at Vertical Reality Simulations.
AVSIM Is Looking For A Tech Manager
Posted: Friday, February 6, 2009 - 13:57
Are you an avid simmer? Do you know Linux - inside and out? Do you know MySQL and are conversant in building and maintaining databases? Do you work well under pressure? Do you have time? If so, this volunteer position may well be yours. AVSIM is looking for a tech guru who can run and manage our back end systems, who can take the pressure of managing servers that cater to millions of hits and serve tens of terabytes of information a month and whose reliability is of primary focus. This position sits at the heart of everything that AVSIM does. If you are imminently qualified to run a multiple server farm and can take the "heat" of the position, then we would like to talk with you. If you have the qualifications and the time, please send us an email to The AVSIM Board of Directors. Because of the sensitivity of this position, you will need to include at least three personal references.
FanCon Hotel Booking Now Available
Posted: Friday, February 6, 2009 - 13:56
Are you ready to book your room at the Hope Hotel and Conference Center? Now you can use the exclusive booking code of 397447 and secure the FanCon rate of $75.00 per night (single or double occupancy).
This rate is available between 1-6 September which will allow you to come early and spend time at the US Air Force Museum onsite at Wright Paterson Air Force Base.
Simply log on to the Hope Hotel's website, and under the "guest rooms" drop-down menu click on "make reservations now". Insert 397447 into the "Group Reservations" block and voila....you can now make your reservation.
Avsim Store downloads
Posted: Thursday, February 5, 2009 - 15:33
Downloads are back at the Avsim store. Now you can get famous titles like the Wilco 777, Tower simulator and others. The Avsim store is also a good source for your flight controls needs. Please help support Avsim and visit the new Avsim Store today.
MegaSceneryEarth Washington State
Posted: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 21:15
PC Aviator are pleased to announce MegaSceneryEarth has completed the entire state of Washington in the Pacific Northwest. Arguably the most visually spectacular area of the USA, this 71,300 square mile area of scenery gives you a massive chunk of day and night photoscenery that lets you cruise the skies and soar and explore such landmarks as Mt Rainier, The Cascades National Park, The Olympics Mountains, Mt Rainier, Mt St Helens, San Juan Island Group, Columbia River, Seattle and tens of thousands of square miles of mountainous wilderness. Test your flying skills with nothing short of the most spectacular eye candy you will ever see. Complete details on this release can be found at MegaSceneryEarth .
A2A Simulations P47 Razorback And Accu-Sim Expansion Pack
Posted: Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 19:19
A2A Simulations has released the long awaited Wings of POWER 3: P47 Razorback and Accu-Sim Expansion Pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. P-47 Razorback Features include, Custom Cockpit Systems and Gauges, 3D Lights with under-wing landing light than can be turned on, deployed and retracted functional Recognition lights, Load Manager with the ability to load external stores including fuel tanks, bombs, rockets with authentic drag and weight, three different models each with a different propeller. Early D20 variant has the smallest propeller while the D22 and D23 have larger Curtiss or Hamilton Standard types, naturally animated pilot.
P-47 Accu-Sim Expansion Pack , released as a supplemental product the addon features : Complete piston combustion engine modeling, conditions affect system conditions, including engine temperatures. Manage temperatures with engine cowl flaps and oil cooler flaps and intercooler flaps to cool Carburetor Air Temperatures. Spark plugs can clog and eventually foul if the engine is allowed to idle too low for too long. Realistic water injection (ADI) system. Brand new A2A sound system allows for many new sounds including dynamic wind, turbo whine, engine sputters, etc. System failures including flaps that can independently jam or break based on the actual forces put upon them. Primer system modeled and authentic inertia starter. Complete details on both products can be found at A2A Simulations .
Portugal Terrain For 2004
Posted: Monday, February 2, 2009 - 13:04
Luis Sá Has let Avsim know that Portugal Terrain can now be downloaded freely from PTSim. With Portugal Terrain you can see the beaches, the ports, the marinas, the lagoons, the coves, the estuaries, the cliffs and other landscapes that make the Portuguese coast one of the most beautiful ones in Europe. Portugal Terrain is a scenery for FS2004 and you can get it at PTSim.com.
FS ProTeam - TU154M Aircraft Review
Posted: Sunday, February 1, 2009 - 20:35
Avsim Senior Staff Reviewer Angelique van Campen has taken on a freeware product for her latest review. The subject in question this time is the FS ProTeam Tupolev TU-154M.
The review captures pretty much all the TU-154M has to offer including an interview with an instructor pilot who flies a Boeing 737NG for GloBus.
Angelique says: "All together I think when you see it as a challenge to learn something new, then you’ve found a great FS9 add-on aircraft and with this in mind and looking to all the details, I think the FS Pro Team members and others have done a great job."
Angelique has taken a very in depth approach to the Tupolev TU-154M review. Why not read her comments and download the package and see for yourself!
FlightSoft Re-launches Their Website
Posted: Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 18:19
FlightSoft has launched a brand new website featuring its extensive line of Flight Simulator Add-On products for Microsoft Flight Simulator X.
In a recent interview FlightSoft's President & CEO said "Our extensive new line of FSX titles blanket the entire world with add-ons focused on such diverse destinations as Africa to a revolutionary new title based on Hong Kong."
FlightSoft's president added that "FlightSoft's ambitious strategy for Microsoft Flight Simulator X is to offer global titles that appeal to a worldwide audience. The core features of FlightSoft's new FSX titles will target customers who wish to learn how to fly specific approaches unique to resort destination airports, encounter diverse terrain and weather simulations, and explore vast libraries of airport approach scenarios to become familiar with all the diverse experiences encountered at real world airports by real world pilots."
Manhattan X Released
Posted: Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 18:03
With almost 180,000 buildings and over 3,000,000 polygons, Aerosoft's Manhattan X is a very serious scenery (and yes you need serious hardware to run it) and it has been in development for nearly a year. The FS2004 version was one of the most successful scenery products Aerosoft sold but for the FSX version almost 90% of the buildings were redone to full FSX specification. The result is nothing short of spectacular using current hardware. A mission is included that will let you fly one of the many tourist helicopters around what many consider the most exciting island in the world.
Space Shuttle Mission STS-47 Released
Posted: Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 14:07
Exciting Simulations has released today a new Service/Mission Pack for the Space Shuttle Mission 2007 simulator, STS-47 the first Spacelab mission for SSM2007. This adds a new feature to SSM2007, the possibility to roam in Zero-G inside the various structures. In this case you can float freely inside Spacelab-J just like real Astronauts. The download adds new communications for STS-401 improved KSC scenery, specific Spacelab-J payload panel and other goodies and improvements. Complete details can be found at the SSM2007 official website.
Sz-Flight Data Recorder V1.1 released
Posted: Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 13:55
Eszett Solutions release V1.1 of their Sz-Flight Data Recorder for Flight Simulator X. The update allows FDR to import and export data to and from external flight data recorders, record and play back control surface positions such as flaps, ailerons, spoilers, elevators etc and lights. The upgrade to version 1.1 is free of charge for all existing users and additional information and download is available at Eszett Solutions .
GMap Chart Manager
Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009 - 12:32
FSWidgets Release GMap Chart Manager. The Chart Manager includes built-in tools to view, calibrate and overlay the charts onto Google Maps in real time from within the application, easing the process of calibration. Each chart can now have a custom zoom setting, which automatically sets the zoom level on loading the chart. For full details visit FSWidgets.
Just Flight's Carenado Hangar Grows
Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009 - 3:24
Scott Phillips of Just Flight announces, "Our fleet of Carenado aircraft continues to grow. The latest addition is the C172N Skyhawk II for FSX, which is available to buy now as a 43.6Mb Download. No doubt many will be familiar with this aircraft - some 43,000 of these enduring trainers have taken to the air since the mid 50s, meaning that the Skyhawk has been produced in greater numbers than any other aircraft.This version of the Skyhawk II has been developed specifically for FSX to take advantage of all the FSX features such as DirectX 10 Preview. Two model types are included in the package, in four liveries.
Due to the increased number of Carenado aircraft we now stock, we have set up a dedicated webpage where you will find details of all the Carenado aircraft we currently stock."
Addon Converter X v1.03 Released
Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009 - 2:57
FlightSimTools.com is pleased to announce a new update for our Addon Converter X product. The update adds a standalone configurator tool and contains several bugfixes. The update is free of charge for existing customers. Addon Converter X is a module for FSX that allows using most aircraft and scenery add-ons designed for FS2004 with FSX SP2 and Acceleration Pack, both in DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 modes. For more information and a free demo version, please visit the FlightSimTools website.
Cessna 172N Skyhawk II for FS9
Posted: Friday, January 30, 2009 - 2:56
Carenado announces this release as a product with superior textures and the 3D model having an excellent relationship between polygons and details, soft curves and excellent FPS allowing for a smooth performance. It comes with four different paints with maximum detail and realistic textures. The realistic performance is based on documents and pilot observations plus Carenado's own experience during real flight and within MSFS. Complete details about the Cessna 172N Skyhawk II can be found at the Carenado website.
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