A Quick Note From Eaglesoft

Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 23:43
Eaglesoft has released the CX2.0 Hotfix 1.83. More information at their forum.

Multi Crew Experience V1.9 Released

Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 23:41
The FS++ team is pleased to announce the release of Version V1.9 of their award winning add-on to both FSX and FS2004 called Multi Crew Experience. This release improves interaction with PMDG aircraft add-ons.

MCE is a speech based add-on that allows the flight sim enthusiast to fly those heavies in a more realistic way. Issue commands to co-pilot, go through the checklist, etc... It is also a serious alternative to VoxATC for interaction with the FS built-in ATC system. A fully working, time limited demo, is available for download.

Aerosoft Releases US Cities X, Chicago

Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 14:42
Aerosoft has released US Cities X, Chicago, the fourth in the series (New Orleans, Indianapolis and San Francisco were completed earlier) and is the most complex in many ways. Not only does it cover 5 airports with new ground textures and adds 9 heliports, it also brings back Merrill C Meigs Field, the airport that many of us remember well as it was the default starting location for many versions of FS.

Most of the older simmers took to the sky for the first time from this airport. Now closed, but Aerosoft clearly thought it was time to get it back where it belongs. It's 750 MB of scenery with thousands of buildings and all the skyscrapers that form the famous skyline of this great city. Optionally you can even include the Spire, a planned skyscraper that will change the way the city looks.

Flight1 Releases Audio Environment: Airliner Edition

Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 14:39
Flight1 have had huge success over many years in enhancing Microsoft Flight Simulator's realism and making it ever easier for pilots to immerse themselves in the sim. Their latest title Audio Environment: Airliner Edition will again revolutionise your virtual world.

Audio Environment: Airliner Edition replaces the FSX airliner sounds with custom made, high quality stereo sounds. Extensive development time has been taken to ensure that the improved sounds work seamlessly whatever traffic programme you do or don't use - you can even use the sounds in other freeware and payware aircraft add-ons.

On the ground or in the air you will be immediately astonished at how much of a difference this package makes to the realism of your FSX world, and when (if?) you get used to the amazing realism of the sounds of your virtual airports and traffic you can rediscover your favourite FSX aircraft with their brand new sounds.

Samples of the new sounds are available at the Flight1 website. The best way to understand how much of a boost to FSX this product produces is to give it a try, and as with all Flight1 products there's a guaranteed money back offer. If you don't like the software for any reason then just let them know and get a full refund.

Electronic Flight Bag SP Released

Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 14:34
Service Pack 2 for the EFB is available on the Aivlasoft website. For all installations made prior to Dec 22nd 2009 (version 1.0.1 and 1.0.0) it is recommended to upgrade to version 1.0.2 using the service pack SP2, which is available from their download area.

Abacus Announces Bundled Sceneries

Posted: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 14:30
From the dizzying heights of the Himalayas to the dense jungles of the Amazon and from the picturesque Alps to the remote, rugged headwaters of the Nile, there's an endless trail to new adventures awaiting for you see.

Abacus has combined their two best-selling add-ons into a single World & USA Extreme Landscapes Bundle that instantly transforms scenery into magnificent views. Based on Flight Simulator's adaptable elevated mesh terrain technology, they've boosted the detail up to 16-fold. By replacing the default elevation data with 76, 38.2, 19.1 and 9.6 meter high resolution information, you'll enjoy incredible scenic accuracy.

For your "flightseeing" pleasure, you'll also fly their pre-planned tours in two new aircraft: Liberty XL2 and Socata TB-21 Trinidad. Complete details and screenshots are available at the Abacus website.

FS(X)Pilot Is Now Freeware

Posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 14:39
Both versions of FSPilot (FSX and FS2004), the universal and standalone autopilots for both helicopters and fixed wing planes, have been transformed to freeware recently. Go to the homepage (-> downloads) of their development team to grab your copy of the program and your registration key.

Orbx Releases BOB For FSX For Free

Posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 14:32
Merry Christmas everyone! Here's your little gift from all of us at Orbx - BOB! "He's had a few birth pains over the past week as we've wrestled with the black science of the FSX aircraft dynamics to get him to behave like something resembling human motion. Anyway, he's now ready for you to take on leisurely strolls through our airports."

Tip #1 - Take a walk around Tamworth Airport - it's an amazing experience! Tip #2 - Want a 'noiser' or more hectic ambient soundtrack as you walk? Just swap the 1.wav and 2.wav files in SimObjects\BOB\Sound and you will hear a LOT more ambient noises and city life. Tip #3 - Want some fun on the docks? Hervey Bay Marina is so detailed it's like being there.

Boeing Model 75 Stearman from Golden Age Simulations

Posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 1:38
New staff reviewer Philip Wilson writes his first review about an ageless aircraft, the Boeing Model 75 Stearman as depicted by Golden Age Simulations. "The Stearman Kaydet first flew November 26, 1934 as the model 73. The prototype for the Stearman Model 75 first flew in 1936 and Boeing built a total of 8,584 Kaydets, and enough spares to build another 2,000 aircraft."

"Overall the models were excellent with the exception of the leading edge of the aileron where it connects to the wing. It’s devoid of any detail. No hinges, no anything. Considering the attention to detail everywhere else, that issue does stand out. I was pleasantly surprised to find the tail wheel operation accurately modeled. The Army versions were fitted with a steerable tail wheel, where the Navy opted for a swiveled tail wheel with a lock. They are both modeled correctly. Three of the four textures are exceptional. They are crisp, clean and look beautiful. I think the military versions should have looked a bit worn, but they are in new condition."

"This package only comes with a VC and no 2D panels are included. Each panel features a custom pop-up radio stack and FSX default GPS295. Most gauges are clear and easy to read. The Turn and Bank Indicator is legible but noticeably blurry compared to the surrounding gauges. The cockpits are accurate, 99% functional and extremely clean. The detail level is low to keep the frame rates high. Additional features I really appreciated were the functionally modeled prop, carburetor heat and magneto controls."

"The sound files for each individual model were created by the very talented Mike Hambley. Anyone familiar with “round” engines knows, they not only have a very distinct sound, but it also changes with each engine type, aircraft, and cowling choice. Choosing any one of the aircraft, you can sit on the ramp with the engine at 1500prm, close your eyes and feel every cylinder firing, sensing the personalities of each different engine as they all make various small, but audible signatures in your mind."

"This Stearman package is fortunate enough to have air files which hide their flaws well. To the everyday user, these aircraft will be a blast to fly. The aircraft can be flown by the “book” all day long, unless you intend on doing things one shouldn’t be doing anyway."

"Golden Age Simulations exceeded my expectations with features directly related to the individual models. The Model 75 Stearman is a great compromise in terms of price, detail, and performance. You get four individual “fun to fly” models, with separate sound and air files, along with excellent support. I would definitely recommend this to the everyday virtual GA pilot."

787 Inaugural Flight

Posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 0:43
Arnie Lee from Abacus travelled to the Seattle area to witness last week's first flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Read his blog entry about the adventure and see some first hand pictures.

Free Fun For The Holidays.

Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 14:53
FScene releases #4 in the "Beagle" Mission series. What this is all about: During 2009 and 2010 FScene is publishing a new series of free Flight Simulator X Missions, in cooperation with a team of old FS boys. The Team Ruud Faber, Jaap van Hees, Chip Barber and Francois Dumas are all 'veterans' of the international flight simulation 'scene' and have put their spare time, enthusiasm and talents together to come up with this new "Beagle" series.

The Theme: The missions are all Inspired by a recently started 35-part Radio/TV series of VPRO, a Dutch Radio/TV station, to celebrate Charles Darwin's 200th birth year and the 150th anniversary of his publication of "On the Origin of Species". They follow Charles Darwin's journey on the "Beagle" (1831-1836). Packed with Scientists, writers and artists the clipper "Stad Amsterdam" has left Plymouth on the first of September 2009 for an 8 months' journey around the world. Get involved and join their adventure.

Orbx Releases FSX GO

Posted: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 14:46
FSX GO is the ultimate FSX launcher. Welcome to tweaker's heaven. Orbx's FSX Go puts your favourite tweaks and saved flights together into a single profile. Setting your tweaks and launching FSX with your saved flight is now done in one simple action. Never forget to set Texture Max Load and other key tweaks ever again.

FSX Go has been designed with both casual and ardent tweakers in mind. The package comes with a lengthy list of the most popular tweaks for the FSX.cfg which should satisfy most tweaking needs. It also ships with a tweak editor, which allows you to add and edit your own tweaks to the Master Tweaks list. For those with some knowledge of batch file scripting you can point FSX Go at your own batch file to launch FSX giving you even greater flexibility. FSX GO allows you to add as many or few custom tweaks as you want, create your own master list of tweaks, and launch any of your old saved flights.R

Latest News From The Library Re-build Team

Posted: Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 13:56
All the files that could be recovered have been recovered. There is no more that can be done to recover those that show up as "corrupt" files.

If your uploaded files have fallen into the "corrupt" category and haven't been recovered, we would appreciate it if you could re-upload the file at your convenience and we'll get it re-established within the Library's electronic halls, please make sure you notify the library staff that the file is replacing a corrupt file in the notes to library staff .

The staff at AVSIM would like to thank all of our Library visitors and contributors for the amount of patience you have shown while we strived to get the Library and the entire website back to 100%. We're there...so everything contributed now goes towards our continuing growth.

ATC Simulator 2 now available as a download at the Avsim store

Posted: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 18:13
ATCsimulator2 is the premier Air Traffic Control simulation on the market for the PC.
ATCsimulator has been at the forefront of ATC simulation since Feb/2001, and is still going strong.
ATCsimulator2 allows you to immerse yourself in the mysterious world of air traffic
control. This is as close to the REAL THING! as you can get. 
This is a SERIOUS SIMULATION (er..game)! But, it can also be FUN!

ATCsimulator2
provides you with the most comprehensive set of programs to help boost
your air traffic career, or satisfy your thirst for experiencing the
REAL THING!

Also, you have 1 day left to take advantage of the 30% off on Carenado planes.

Sandspit CYZP By SceneryPRO

Posted: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 18:12
Sandspit Airport, located in the Queen Charlotte Island chain of British Columbia, is one of the most popular yet often overlooked stopover airfields. Many pilots choose Sandspit as a refueling stop while making the long trip from the mainland United States to Alaska.

Masset Municipal Airport, which lies about 50 miles to the north of Sandspit is also included in this release. So, whether you are just stopping in for fuel and a cup of coffee, or you are planning to do some sightseeing in the area, Real Sandspit will not disappoint you.

Animated birds in flight and marine life only add to this scenery's overall immersive experience. Check out Sandspit CYZP at SceneryPRO's Product Page .

FEELTHERE EMBRAER SP1

Posted: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 14:39
The SP for Feelthere's latest product the Embraer Regional Jet, including a brand new version of the ERJ 145, ERJ 135 and ERJ 145XR has been released. This Service Pack fixes most of the bugs reported since the initial release. For the full list of the fixed items and instructions how to get the SP please visit their Forum, and look for the Embraer ERJ v.2 subforum.

Flight One Tech Licenses ESP™ v1.0 Object Code

Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 16:05
Flight1 Aviation Technologies (Flight1 Tech) have entered into an intellectual property license agreement for the Microsoft ESP v1.0 object code PC-based development platform. This agreement gives Flight1 Tech access to ESP’s powerful simulation technology enabling the company to create detailed, customized flight safety, flight training and strategic solutions for their customers.

Flight1 Tech’s launch product available as an ESP embedded solution is Vispro (Virtual Instructor Station Pro). Vispro is AATD compliant and can be used as part of an FAA approved training device, For more information read the official press release or visit the Virtual Instructor Station Pro Product Page .

Wilco/Feelthere Embraer 145 Tutorial

Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 14:15
Wilco/Feelthere have a brand new tutorial for their Embraer 145 version 2. This free tutorial can be downloaded from FlyTutorial . It goes through all advanced systems by describing a complete flight from cold and dark cockpit, an 87 page printable document with screenshots and detailed explanations, a French version will follow soon.

News From FranceVFR

Posted: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 2:33
After long months of work and reflection on the structure, the content and the graphical lay-out of France VFR web-site has been totally re-vampeded. It reflects the evolution of its product ranges and their goodwill of providing more customer service in a simplified way (following steps: Purchase basket, customer account). It also answers questions for those who have followed them since the beginning as well it opens news horizons for newcomers! A complete English translation will be on-line early 2010.

France VFR also announces its release of the brand new MESH for FS2004 and FSX designed in high resolution for the entire of France. The terrain mesh resolution is 4.75 meter native (LOD13) for FSX and 19m for the French overseas territories, just as 19m for the entire version of FS2004. All corrections and improvements in the texture have been carried out according to the very first release in mid-October 2009 in order to eliminate problem of "curves" occurred at low level. NEXTMesh France FSX is a brand new product based on very high resolution data from the NEXTMap Europe Program (InterMap Technologies - USA) and by no means is an upgrade from the previous " MESH France FSX 19/38 meters".

Maldives X - The Malč Atolls From Aerosoft

Posted: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 15:38
Aerosoft releases Maldives X - The Malč Atolls, a detailed scenery of this remote corner of the world, covering more than 4,000 sqkm the North- and South-Malč-Atolls are huge but the actual area of usable land is minute, and most holiday infrastructure is actually built on the water.

Explore these small islands to get a sense of this country and you’ll also understand why so many people consider it the ideal place to relax and rejuvenate, features include: Male International airport in great detail, Hundreds of lagoons and islands to explore, All tourist locations included, good framerates, High definition chart included.

Of course you first need to get to the islands and that means a long distance flight from any of the airports worldwide that have direct connections to this very strange airport that's got an island of its own, your trip begins at Aerosoft's Maldives X Product Page.