Orbx Releases NZ South Island

Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 15:08
Kia ora Te Wai Pounamu! At long last, 151,215 square km of the epicly scenic New Zealand South Island in full FTX glory. Embrace the majesty of the Southern Alps and the mighty Aoraki (Mount Cook: 12,316ft), the Cantebury Plains to the east and the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers on the west coast. There is an endless list of wonderful scenery to aborb; Fiordland, Marlborough region, Banks Peninsula, Milford Sound, over 3,820 lakes and much more. All major and minor airports have been given a complete upgrade and the region features brand new custom ground textures, native NZ tree models, precise autogen annotation and a spectacular 10m mesh.

Like all Orbx FTX regions we include accurate roads, rivers, lakes, railways, bridges, vertical obstructions, shores, mudflats, glaciers and coastlines. This is truly one of the most anticipated Orbx releases. Over 151,000 sq km of FTX scenery. Brand new beautiful ground textures New trees made from local photographs Roads, rivers, coastlines, lakes, rail All major and many minor airports upgraded Custom NZ airport objects and markings Photoreal mountain peaks and glaciers A huge number of polygon landclass areas Hand-crafted landclass for the entire region Seamlessly joins FTX Australia for tran-Tasman flights Hand placed super-accurate autogen.

Orbx Releases YBAS Alice Springs Airport

Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 21:48
Located in the geographical centre of Australia, the city of Alice Springs makes up 12% of the total population of one of the sparsest regions on earth, Australia's Northern Territory. Straddling the usually dry Todd River on the northern side of the MacDonnell Ranges, the area is a spectacular etting for an airport with a vastness and diversity in the landscape which is ever changing with the time of day.

Using the latest technology to capture pristine digital imagery direct from the aircraft to hard disk, the scenery also includes a 5m elevation mesh to really define the ridges splitting the township. Developer Jerry Smith was given full airport all areas access for photos. For those who love their outback, YBAS is the perfect base, and it is fully NGX compatible too.

Ground imagery in 15cm and 60cm/pixel HD textures on all airport buildings. Accurate layout from photos taken onsite. Fully compatible with FTX AU. Traffic 3.x Gmax poly runways and aprons. Entire Alice Springs township included Housing, factories, traffic lights, schools. Full autogen and water masking for rivers Includes all the Orbx "flow" technologies. Includes Control Panel for detail settings Includes 100km sq of photoreal imagery.

Class 67 Advanced & Car Carriers Updated

Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 21:18
An update is now available for Class 67 Advanced & Car Carriers which fixes small issues with the DSD sound on the Class 67 and the shiny brake pad textures missing from the wheels. If you bought the Download before 12 December, please re-download and install the software again in order to install the corrected version. The link to the software can be found in the Purchase Details section of your account.

If you own the Boxed edition, a small update (2.9MB) can be downloaded from Just Trains' Support section.

Newcastle to York Modern Bundle Offers - Two new Download bundles for RailWorks 3 featuring the Newcastle to York Modern route are now available. The Newcastle to York Modern route, the Scenario Pack and the Voyager add-ons are all available together as a Download bundle.

If you haven't already seen it, don't forget the XMAS11 Code.

737 Pilot In Command Evolution Released

Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 21:00
Developed by highly qualified programmers and modellers, 737 Pilot in Command EVOLUTION is a major technological break-through of the famous and widely awarded 737 Pilot in Command. 737 Pilot in Command EVOLUTION is today's most advanced, most realistic, most complete Boeing 737-300/-400/-500 simulation for Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

The regular version comes with 13 International Airlines, while the deluxe version comes with 36 International Airlines. Download versions are now available at Wilco Publishing.

Nemeth Designs AW109's V1.2 Released

Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 15:13
Nemeth Designs AW109's V1.2 patch has been released, focused on the FDE and framerate improvements the Patch is available from their Downloads Page.

Special FS InFocus With X-Planes Austin Meyer

Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 14:28
On Sunday December 18th at 2200 Zulu, Austin Meyer, developer of X-Plane, will be stopping by to talk about the latest release of X-Plane, X-Plane Ten. Join InFocus we discuss this awesome product and why x-plane is so awesome! What's new with X-Plane? How did they start? What makes X-plane different from Microsofts products?


So many questions and you can get yours in to fsinfocus@skyblueradio. Sunday December 18th, 2200 Zulu is the time and you know the place, Sky Blue Radio

Just Planes World Air Routes Polar Operations

Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 14:16
World Air Routes is concluding their 20th Anniversary year with the release of its 1st Blu Ray! Finally the High Definition quality comes to life on this fantastic 4 and a half hour program which follows Air Canada's Boeing 777-200LR (Long Range) on a 15 hour flight, the longest in the World Air Routes series, from Toronto across the North Pole to Hong Kong!

This is the 7th program in the Air Canada series which now takes viewers to 5 continents with some fascinating programs! This special program is hosted by Captain Rick Allen, Air Canada's Senior Director of Operations! He brings his long career in aviation and with Air Canada to the cockpit for some very interesting presentations & stories!.

This program was filmed with 4 High Definition cameras and includes a presentation by the flight dispatcher on how to build a flight plan over the North Pole, preflight preparations by the crew, a walkaround of the 777 and dozens of other presentations by our 4 pilots. Also included is a cabin presentation by the inflight director and a look at the service and meals and a lot more...

Click on the BLU RAY cover for program details and see a 10min video trailer of this program About World Air Routes

World Air Routes, produced by Just Planes since 1991, now features cockpit programs of 230 Airlines with flights on more than 150 types of aircraft to nearly 1000 destinations!

Orbx Releases YWOL Wollongong Airport

Posted: Monday, December 12, 2011 - 15:15
YWOL Wollongong Airport Gateway to the Illawara. The city Wollongong is a 90 minute drive south of Sydney, and is served by the rapidly growing Illawara Regional Airport. The airport is home to a growing Light Aeronautics Industry Cluster, the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS), Australian Aerial Patrol, and a range of tourism related operations.

Developer Ed Correia in his debut airport for Orbx faithfully captures the area and included a large area of photoreal coverage for the approach vectors. Featuring extensive autogen annotation, custom modelling and lighting, a gmax poly runway and lots of the little details you come to expect from an Orbx airport, it makes the perfect half- way point between YSCB Canberra and YCNK Cessnock, or any number of other Orbx airports north of Sydney.

Airport in 15cm/pixel with gmax poly runway HD textures on all airport buildings Highly detailed airport industrial estate Fully compatible with FTX AU Traffic 3.X Surrounding suburbs and farms included Detailed shallow water in Koona Bay Beautiful waterways, beaches and island Full autogen, night lighting and seasons Includes Orbx "Flow" technologies Includes Control Panel for detail settings Includes ~100km sq of photoreal imagery.

Air Hauler for X-Plane from Just Flight

Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 18:57
Staff reviewer Ted Gold starts his own freight company using Air Hauler for X-Plane from Just Flight.

"Air Hauler guides you through setting up your first company. You can pick any airfield present within your X-Plane installation as a base of operations. The database features extensive filtering including a display of affordable bases - a prime consideration in Career mode with limited starting funds. Your decision process will vary depending on what your plans are and what mode of play you decide to use."

"With the current popularity of shows like “Flying Wild Alaska” and “Ice Pilots” and the lack of FSX-style missions within X-Plane this add-on hits the mark, offering a variety of challenges and options to satisfy everyone."

Vertigo Studios Vans RV8 Released

Posted: Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 17:18
Whether you like tail-draggers or tricycle gear aircraft, the RV-8/8A retains the fighter-like feel of centerline seating. With a integrated Meggitt Magic 2100 AP Unit, sit back and take in the magnificent views from the 360 deg canopy. To add the icing to the cake, they had their very own Vans RV8 pilot take the controls to put her through rigorous tests. With the detailed feedback they wouldn't have been able delivered this latest master piece.

FS-CREATIONS - NEW ZEALAND

Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2011 - 13:44
FS-CREATIONS - NEW ZEALAND has released its latest offering to Flightsimmers using FSX. FS-Creations.org offer Payware and Freeware Scenery for New Zealand and the quality of both are of the highest standard. Visit the FS-CREATIONS - NEW ZEALAND website for more information and to watch the many videos.

Zinertek Releases World Environment 2012

Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2011 - 13:37
Zinertek is pleased to announce the release of World Environment 2012 for FS9 and FSX. This new product features over 250+ new high definition textures that bring a new level of visual realism to your skies, clouds and environments! For more information regarding this product please visit Zinertek's World Environment 2012 Homepage.

PMDG MD-11 MEGA Trial

Posted: Saturday, December 10, 2011 - 0:56
Angle of Attack, leader in Flight Simulator Training, is excited to announce a new initiative: MEGA Trials. Their award winning products, featuring hours upon hours of video instruction for some of flight simulations most popular aircraft, will now feature a large and substantial trial membership.

They start with the PMDG MD-11 Training. This trial will give you over 2 hours and 23 minutes of free training on this aircraft! The only thing you need to do is head to their website, look over the details of their training, and sign up. No strings attached.

Orbx Releases YMMB Moorabbin Airport

Posted: Friday, December 9, 2011 - 15:29
Orbx is pleased to announce the release of its fourth Melbourne area airport after YMML, YMAV and YMEN. YMMB Moorabbin is a general aviation airport for light aircraft located in Mentone, Victoria. The airport grounds are treated as their own suburb designated the postcode 3194, and it is the third busiest airport in Australia by aircraft movements. Developers Ken Hall and Greg Jones have taken the "include every detail" approach and this is clearly shown when you first begin a flight here.

There are a large number of hangars and buildings in the precinct, and also an industrial estate adjoining. Everything is in place, immaculately detailed and beautifully modelled. A perfect GA airport for cross-city hops to Essendon or Avalon. Features include the entire airport in 7cm/pixel resolution, Orbx "Flow" technologies, nearby industrial estates, a Control Panel to select scenery performance options, and much more.

Angle of Attack PMDG MD-11 MEGA Trial

Posted: Friday, December 9, 2011 - 13:47
Angle of Attack, leader in Flight Simulator Training, is excited to announce a new initiative: MEGA Trials. These award winning products, featuring hours upon hours of video instruction for some of flight simulations most popular aircraft, will now feature a large and substantial trial membership. Starting with the PMDG MD-11 Training video. This trial will give you over 2 hours and 23 minutes of free training on this aircraft! The only thing you need to do is head to the Angle of Attack website, to look over the details and sign up. No strings attached!

San Diego Intl By Devinci Design And Development

Posted: Friday, December 9, 2011 - 13:42
Devinci Design and Development is proud to announce the release of its first payware product KSAN X San Diego Intl Airport Lindbergh Field. The airport features high resolution ground textures, fences and 3D grass. Autogen buildings and vegetation, Solid bridges, Wonderful night lighting, Accurate airline parking's and AI traffic operations, More than a hundred custom buildings and objects. High resolution texture, Bump and Specular map, Photo-scenery compatible Very FPS friendly.

3 Sceneries from Orbx/FTX

Posted: Friday, December 9, 2011 - 3:50
Staff reviewer Rick Desjardins submits part 1 of his multi-part review of Orbx/FTX sceneries. He starts off with a triple review of 2WA1 Diamond Point, 1WA6 Fall City and KCMW Cushman Meadows. "All three of these are within the geographical area covered by another one of the Orbx sceneries; Pacific Northwest."

"The airports and surrounding areas have been greatly enhanced or have had a total makeover through the addition of accurate custom mesh, high resolution ground textures and custom autogen, objects, animations and sounds. From a visual standpoint these have to be some of the most realistic looking environments I have had the pleasure of flying in. Several things stood out for me; the ground textures, the buildings and objects. In my opinion they are the best I have ever encountered in FSX. Ground textures are created with high resolution textures, however they have also included 3D grasses and ground vegetation that give them a fullness that is unsurpassed. The buildings and objects were the other standout for me because they all look so real. They are created from high resolution graphic images and so they show off every little detail. Even when you are right up close they are clear and the details are crisp and they just seem to pop out at you. The look of aging and weathering of the buildings is phenomenal!"

"Orbx continues to push the envelope with scenery creation. To describe these sceneries in a single phrase I’d say they were “a feast for the senses”. Whether you love great scenery or love a challenge there is definitely something in these airports for you."

The KCFS Evektor Sportstar Updated

Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 13:53
The KCFS Evektor SportStar for Flight Simulator X V1,2 update has been released, customer feedback allowed various improvements to be incorporated into this service pack. Visit the KC Flightshop for download and further information

Active Sky 2012

Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 1:15
Active Sky 2012 expands on the award-winning Active Sky Weather Engine and combines it with brand new high-definition graphics, fully integrated to debut what they call "Total Weather Immersion". Over 16GB (uncompressed size) of high-definition graphics textures in dozens of categories are at your fingertips - accompanied by advanced imaging techniques including high-quality down-sampling and user-recoloring. Easily create your own texture variations with a few clicks of the mouse. Route awareness, weather-influenced selections, custom themes, universal graphics add-on integration and a clean, intuitive interface provide robust command of the total experience. For more information including feature list, screenshots, and video, please see the new Active Sky 2012 webpage.

A330 Cargo Expansion

Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 0:50
Commercial Level Simulations is pleased to announce the long awaited Airbus A330 Cargo expansion. The expansion package is per available on their website. It includes the brand new A330 Cargo aircraft with several liveries, MRTT aircraft RAF style, and to finish up they included new A330-200 models with the latest Airbus design.