AI Optimizer Released

Posted: Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 5:16
FlightSimTools.com has released AI Optimizer, a tool for viewing and adjusting levels of detail (LODs) of FSX and FS9 aircraft. You can now tweak the FPS impact of your AI airplanes and helicopters with just a few mouse clicks. AI Optimizer can run as a standalone program, or as a module inside Flight Simulator. It will display LODs and polygon counts of every installed airplane and helicopter in FS9 and FSX format. When used as a module, it can also display individual LOD models directly in Flight Simulator. You can adjust the FPS impact of every model by changing the pixel size at which individual LODs become active. You can also limit the visibility of every aircraft, thus further reducing the FPS impact. For more information and to download, visit their Product Page.

Latest Update on PMDG 737NGX

Posted: Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 15:20
PMDG has announced its latest update on the upcoming aircraft "PMDG 737NGX". This update focuses on the external by giving a quick glimpse of the 737-800 airplane as it was being prepared for a test flight out of KRNT. You can readmore on this update here.

FS2Crew For IFly 737NG Released

Posted: Friday, January 28, 2011 - 15:30
FS2Crew announce that the iFly 737NG Edition of FS2Crew has been released, this new product is a flight crew add-on custom designed for the iFly 737NG.
Product features include:
Authentic 737NG SOPs tested by real-world B737NG Captain, Damien Weekes, Checklists, three human recorded voice sets: EU, US, and UK. New interface system, Cabin Announcements, Ground, Cabin and Flight crew interaction, Captain PAs.
FS2Crew owners should note that this product was just updated to Version 1.1.
Version 1.1 fixes some minor bugs that were discovered post-release. It also includes some new features, such 'bleeds-off' landings.
A video demonstrating the new edition of this product is available on the FS2Crew 737 Product Info Page .

Virtual Dispatch Version 0.5.0

Posted: Friday, January 28, 2011 - 15:22
Virtual Dispatch Version 0.5.0 has been released.
The new key feature is the Virtual Airlines module which allows the pilot to request all necessary flight information directly from his VA (if supported) into the Virtual Dispatch forms.

AeroSystems B737 Avionics Update

Posted: Friday, January 28, 2011 - 15:18
Aerosoft Australia has updated its AeroSystems B737 Avionics suite for the 737. This version now has a traffic advisory display that shows the location and altitude of other aircraft. Best of all though is the support for Flight Deck Solutions B737NG-PROMX-CDU. No programming is required, just plug in and configure. The software also has a new display that allows scaling and positioning of the CDU text window anywhere on the screen. Select full screen mode, plug in your FDS CDU and you have a very real set up. Tens of thousands of waypoints, airports, runways, navaids and airways from Navigraph come with the software, all accessible through the CDU.

A2A Supermarine Spitfire MkI/II

Posted: Friday, January 28, 2011 - 15:14
A2A has released their Wings of POWER 3 Supermarine Spitfire MkI/II . The Spitfire was designed by R. J. Mitchell, an aeronautical engineer of stellar talent who had previously designed such aircraft as the Supermarine S6B, which won the Schneider Trophy in 1931. Borrowing from the developments of others, including the low-wing, monocoque design which came from the United States, Mitchell crafted a superb basic design which stands to this day as one of the greatest piston fighters in aviation history. Mitchell envisioned a light, maneuverable craft with low drag, elliptical wings, and a broad performance envelope. The result was the Spitfire, a capable, lethal, yet forgiving aircraft that ultimately proved more than equal to anything the Germans could throw at it, including the vaunted Focke-Wulf 190.

Features of this release include: Custom Cockpit Systems and Gauges.
Visual Real-Time Load Manager, with the ability to load fuel and stores in real-time.
Naturally animated pilot.
3D Lights 'M' (built directly into the model) with under-wing landing light than can be turned on, deployed, and retracted and fully functional recognition lights.
Pure3D Instrumentation now with natural 3D appearance with exceptional performance.
Sound engineered by A2A sound professionals.
Oil pressure system models oil viscosity (oil thickness).
Authentically modeled pneumatic system.
In cockpit pilot's map for handy in-flight navigation.
Auto-Mixture that actually performs as intended. Now you can set for “auto-rich” or "auto-lean" and the aircraft fuel-to-air ratio will be automatically determined and set by the carburetor based upon various factors, such as altitude.
Three different models, Mk Ia, Mk IIa (machine guns), and Mk IIb (cannons).
Internal Supercharger modeled with accurate behavior.
Fuel delivery system simulated.

Accu-Sim Expansion Pack, Accu-Sim is A2A Simulations' growing flight simulation engine, which is now connectable to other host simulations. In this case, we have attached our Accu-Sim Spitfire MkI and MkII to Microsoft Flight Simulator X to provide the maximum amount of realism and immersion possible.
Visit the Supermarine Spitfire MkI/II product information page for complete details and Videos

2011 RTW Race Announced

Posted: Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 13:46
The Round The World Race is ON ! The organizing Committee has announced that they will indeed be holding an RTW Race this year. Details have yet to be fully decided, but the race will be held in approximately one month; in the third week of February. At this time, we're happy to extend invitations to participate in this year's to each of the teams that competed in last year's race. We look forward to having another spirited event in approximately a month's time!, Visit AVSIM's Round the World Race Forum to follow the action !.

CLS Releases MD87 JetLiner

Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 15:40
Commercial Level Simulations has announced the release of their CLS MD87 JetLiner. This package is now available as expansion package to their original MD81/82 JetLiner product. The expansion package contains a MD87 model with 8 new liveries.

Just Flight Release Some New Products

Posted: Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 14:07
Just Flight has sent word of some new products.
Flight Sim Starter Pack- Airliner Edition – contains a copy of Flight Simulator X, a Cyborg V.1 Joystick and a copy of 747 200/300.
Flight Sim Starter Pack – Light Aircraft Edition – contains a copy of Flight Simulator X, a Cyborg V.1 Joystick and a copy of Flying Club 2.
Flight Sim Starter Pack – Military edition – contains a copy of Flight Simulator X, a Cyborg V.1 Joystick and a copy of Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary.
A321 Jetliner Pre-order offer. The next product in the F-Lite range is due to be released on the 8th February, Pre-order Specials are now on offer from the Just Flight Homepage .

Turn-Arounds and Continuing Flights From IYP

Posted: Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 11:16
It's Your Plane announces the release of its latest version of IYP.

Turn-Arounds
Pilots fly with It’s Your Plane (IYP) can now arrive at their destination airport, perform all the usual landing checklists and operations, then execute a Turn-Around and return to their original departure airport. During the period that the aircraft is parked at the arrivals gate, the APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) continues running, the Cabin Music continues playing, the Navigation lights remain on, etc.

Continuing Flights
In the same way, IYP pilots can land at their first destination airport and, when ready, continue on to the next destination airport. They can elect to retain their original Call Sign or change it depending on the airline schedule for the desired destination. Any number of additional legs can be added in the same manner.

For more information visit IYP's Website.

FSFlyingSchool2011 V 4.2 Released

Posted: Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 11:01
FSInventions announces a free update to their FlyingSchool add-on for FSX and FS2004. Enhanced international support solves issues experienced by some users of non-English Windows. New voice files indicate if pilot was not lined up for approach which helps in understanding the score awarded for the approach and landing. To find out more, watch movies, download demo, etc, visit FSFlyingSchool's website.

ISG Announces Upgrade

Posted: Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 10:57
Integrated Simavionics Group 1 (ISG1) has released 1.7 upgrade. This upgrade integrates a MD80 style EHSI, and supports Navdata updates provided by Navigraph. This update brings the total number of display gauges in the package to 9, along with 2 FMS's. All ISG1 gauges can be selectively mixed and matched into the aircraft/ panel of your choice. This update also provides fixes for some minor reported issues. This is a free upgrade for previous ISG1 customers. For more information visit Product Page

Scotflight Releases New Version of Scenery

Posted: Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 10:50
Scotflight has released a new version of their photo-compatible Airport and Landmark scenery "ScotflightFSXPhoto_Version2.2" for FSX is now available. The product covers over 60 detailed airfields and many landmarks, all over Scotland. This latest version now provides full compatibility with two volumes of high resolution photoscenery currently available for Scotland's Western Isles and for Orkney and Shetland ( Playhorizon ). Within the areas covered by the photographic scenery Scotflight also adds customised ferry traffic , replacing the default FSX ferry traffic. Detailed scenery has also been added for all ferry terminals served by Scotflight ferry traffic together with highly detailed lighthouses and most shipping lights and density controlled road traffic is also added for the Islands. Upgrade options are available for existing customers. For more information visit Scotflight's website.

New in the Avsim Store: Just Flight titles

Posted: Friday, January 21, 2011 - 16:52
The Avsim store is proud to now be carrying add-ons by Just Flight.
These titles are available as instant downloads. Just Flight titles includes airliners such as the Airbus A320 Jetliner and the Constellation Pro . Just Flight also offers warbirds like the Spitfire Mk V, the Me109 and the Mosquito.
Available from Just Flight is also the famous Traffic X.
Visit the Avsim Store today.