Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 2:13
Flight One Software is proud to announce that the boxed version of Ground Environment X: Africa-Middle East is now available for Microsoft FSX users. 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 delivers high-fidelity images without using excessive disk space or processor power. Our design allows a simulation pilot to enjoy clearly defined visuals from nearly ground level up to higher altitudes.
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.
Whether you are flying over the savannas of Africa or the oasis-dotted desert sands of the Middle East, the entire area will now come to life with brighter colors, unique autogen, and so much more. Africa and the Middle East will work as a 'stand alone' product or seamlessly work with other GEX regions. Installation of Africa and the Middle East with GEX North America and/or Europe synchronizes all GEX products. No texture switching is required between any GEX covered region. Simply be sure the installed GEX North America product is v1.09 or above and GEX Europe is v2.0 or above before installing Africa and the Middle East.
GaugeMaster 1.2.4 Update Released Wednesday's Library Files Holding Short 3 Aviation DVD's from JustPlanes/World Air Routes MS Announces Release Date of FLIGHT Fly! Legacy 0.6.8 Released Cessna 337H Skymaster FSX Sound Pack Cibao Int'l Airport from TropicalSim FSFlyingSchool for X-Plane 10 Cessna 172 Edition Radio Navigation App For iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch Antarctica X from Aerosoft Ground Services X Released LHSimulations Freeware Scenery
Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 12:54
The dial design app GaugeMaster has released maintenance update version 1.2.4. This release contains a code that will allow current users to get all future additional layer types and features for free. This is a courtesy to all the current users that paid the full price . At a later date GaugeMaster will lower its price considerably and provide additional layer types as in-app purchases. This update should be downloaded by all current users within the next two months. After this period new updates may be released at any time which will not contain this special feature.
Posted: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 12:47
Flight Simulator X - Aircraft Repaints, Textures and Modifications
Hellenic Air Force F-16 Pack by Astrios Tso, Aerosoft
Germania 'Siemens' Boeing 737-700 (D-AGEU) by Marvin Brado | PMDG
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-300 (N633SW) by Mike Funk, WIlco
Mike Funk 737 Repaint Base Pack by Mike Funk
SunExpress Germany Boeing 737-800 (D-ASXS) by Christian Mohr, PMDG
SunExpress Boeing 737-800 (TC-SUU) by Christian Mohr, PMDG
EasternHops Cessna 172 Pack v1.6 by Robert David
Swiss International Airlines Boeing 737-800WL (HB-HDS) by Holger Sobl, PMDG
Virgin Samoa "Tapu'itea" Boeing 737-800 (ZK-PBF) by Gabe Bierbach, Project Opensky
Virgin Australia "Kingston Beach" Boeing 737-700 (VH-VBY) by Gabe Bierbach, Project Opensky
North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco CDF 140 (N414DF) by Nathan Havercroft, Aerosoft
North American Rockwell OV-10A, US Navy VAL-4 (1970) by Russel R. Smith and Aerosoft
Yamal Airlines Airbus A320 by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Vladavia Airlines Airbus A320 by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Ural Airlines Airbus A320 by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Small Planet Airlines Airbus A320 by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
S7 Airlines Airbus A320 by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Rossiya Airlines Airbus A320 by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Kolavia Airbus A320 by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Donbassaero Airbus A320 (UR-DAD) by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Donbassaero Airbus A320 (UR-DAA) by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Azal Airlines Airbus A320 by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Air Astana Airbus A320 by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Armavia Airbus A320 by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Air Moldova Airbus A320 by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Aerosvit Airbus A320 (UR-DAI) by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Aerosvit Airbus A320 (UR-DAE) by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Aeroflot Airbus A320 by Maksim Rudakov , UnitedTrafficTeam
Air Italy Boeing 737-700WL (EI-IGU) by John O'Duffy - PMDG
Flight Simulator X - AI Aircraft
AI Aardvark FSX models release No. 1 by Craig Crawley, Craig Ritchie, David Rawlins
Flight Simulator X - Panels
Piper Meridian Panel with Concept PFD by Michael Kelley
Flight Simulator X - Scenery
Tobago TTCP by Valladier Jean Louis
Flight Simulator 2004 - Aircraft Repaints, Textures and Modifications
ATA Boeing 767-300 by Steve McBee / SkySpirit2010
Tunisair Boeing 737-500 by Robin Neant, 50North
Canadian Virtual Airlines (CVA) Bombardier Dash-8 Q300 by Keith Henry, Majestic Software
Canadian Virtual Airlines (CVA) McDonnell Douglas MD-11F by Keith Henry, PMDG
Virgin Samoa "Tapu'itea" Boeing 737-800 (ZK-PBF) by Gabe Bierbach, Project Opensky
Virgin Australia "Kingston Beach" Boeing 737-700 (VH-VBY) by Gabe Bierbach, Project Opensky
Virgin Australia "Rainbow Beach" Boeing 737-800 (VH-YID) by Gabe Bierbach, Project Opensky
Canadian Virtual Airlines (CVA) McDonnell Douglas MD-11F by Keith Henry, Simmer's Sky
Flight Simulator 2004 - AI Aircraft
Air Berlin USA, 1981 by Jason King
Posted: Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 1:42
Staff reviewer Marlon Carter once more introduces us to a set of documentary DVD's from Just Planes/World Air Routes. This time he looks at MK Airlines, Gabon Express and Air Nostrum.
"The MK Airlines DC-8 and 747 classic flights take us from Manston to Dubai, Kenya and Kyrgyzstan. MK Airlines, while no longer in existence, operated a fleet of classic aircrafts that any aviation enthusiast will enjoy learning about in greater detail. Gabon Express which began its operation around 2008, flew the Sud Aviation Caravelle and the BAE HS748. The Caravelle no longer flies our friendly skies but with this DVD you can experience the thrill of flying in this classic aircraft. We join Air Nostrum’s CRJ-900 and their brand new CRJ-1000 on flights to Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Pamplona, Granada and Porto, Portugal. While this aircraft isn’t different to the CRJ-900 in terms of cockpit layout, it was definitely an informative glimpse into the operation of this aircraft."
Posted: Monday, February 6, 2012 - 20:39
Microsoft has published the release date of its FLIGHT flying game. That will be February 29th. You can read the announcement here: ww.microsoft.com/games/flight/. You can join us in the AVSIM Flight Forum here with your fellow flight simulation enthusiasts.
Posted: Monday, February 6, 2012 - 12:39
A new version of Fly! Legacy 0.6.8 , the free and opensource flight simulator, is available . This version fixes several bugs and improves performances. Visit the Fly! Legacy Homepage for details and download.
Posted: Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 6:29
Oovee Game Studio announces their first Flight Simulator X add-on in the form of a sound pack for the Cessna 337H Skymaster. Oovee has been developing add-ons for RailWorks: Train Simulator over the last 4 years and now they are turning their attention to the Flight Simulator community by providing us with this delightful pack which has the following features:
- Original internal and external engine sounds.
- Start-up and shut-down sounds.
- Cockpit vibrations, wind and ground rumbles.
- Propeller blade and non-combustion sounds.
- Faithful representation of Flaps, Gear, Gyro and Fuel pumps.
- Unprecedented audio quality sampled in-game at 16bit-48 KHz utilizing FSX sound cone technology.
Posted: Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 19:44
Staff reviewer Daniel Martinez heads to the Dominican Republic to check out TropicalSim's Santiago Cibao International Airport. "One of the main carriers for the airport is tiny Aerolíneas Mas, which currently operates five aircraft within the Dominican Republic. You will also find JetBlue, American, and Delta Airlines with daily arrivals and departures throughout the Caribbean and the Americas."
"TropicalSim does a very nice job with their rendition of this terminal. There is a lot of intricate detail such as railings, awnings, and lights which really completes the area. You will also find the usual plethora of airport items such as baggage carts, trucks, and people that give life to Cibao. There are no static aircraft included with this package so you may find the ramps a little empty."
"Overall, I was very pleased with this scenery add-on from TropicalSim. The airport looks very good and it’s great to see these smaller airports get the love they so richly deserve."
Posted: Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 11:59
FSInventions announces the expansion of their product line with a new version of their Award Winning FSFlyingSchool for X-Plane 10.
FSFlyingSchool has been helping thousands of both real and simulator pilots fly in simulated skies for the past 5 years. Now their team of virtual instructors are available to X-Plane 10 pilots.
Starting with the X-Plane Cessna 172, FSFlyingSchool for X-Plane 10 brings dozens of the acclaimed features that pilots have been enjoying and learning from to the X-Plane 10 platform.
This new version also contains FSFlyingSchool's popular new Flight Mapping feature which allows pilots to save and view their flights in X-Plane 10 using Google maps. They can even be shared with friends.
The product also contains a free demo of the new Voice Command Pack for FSFlyingSchool for X-Plane. To find out more, watch movies, download free demo, etc, visit the FSFlyingSchool Website.
Posted: Saturday, February 4, 2012 - 1:00
Digital Aviation announces today that it has released a new mobile flight simulator for radio navigation training on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch devices.
Radio Navigation Simulator is a precision 2D Flight Simulator, designed for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, that enables pilots and students to practice, understand, and become proficient in the use and management of VOR, VOR-DME and ADF instruments, all displayed with a Directional Gyro on a realistic Flight Panel, with other Flight Panel functionality. Radio Navigation Simulator (RNS) is flown in a Synthetic Flight Environment, with real world derived aeronautical data, using latitude and longitude mapping, where realistic flight training can take place.
RNS is the perfect mobile tool for instructors to demonstrate radio navigation techniques, and for students to consolidate and self test. Experienced pilots will find RNS valuable to prepare for an instrument rating or proficiency test.
Features include: Flight Environment mapped in Latitude and Longitude; RNS operates with a Synthetic Aeronautical Database; The Radio Navigation Facilites area is approx 300 x 200 nm; Unrestricted Lat & Long flight outside of Facilities area; Area Navigation Facilities are VOR, VOR-DME and NDB; Scaleable Chart with Facilities, Idents, and Aircraft symbols; Full Chart management with VOR Radials and Planned Routes; Aircraft Track Trail can be displayed, or suppressed; Flight Panel and Navigation Chart simultaneously displayed; Realistic Flight Panel with the following Instruments; VOR, DME, ADF (RMI or RBI) and Directional Gyro; Manageable Radios for ADF, NAV1 and NAV2 (with DME); Airspeed range 60 to 600 knots; Altitude management and display; Flight profile in Real or Compressed Time; Wind velocity, 0 to 99 kts, from any direction, steady or variable; Dead Reckoning Navigation Capability; Intuitive Multi-Gesture Operated User Interface; Touch Button Flying Controls; PopUp Toolbars & Annunciators to manage Flight Panel facilities; PopUp Toolbars and Icons to manage Chart facilities; Embedded - Getting Started Help; Printable Radio Navigation exercises with charts.A
Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 23:25
Staff reviewer Daniel Martinez heads south, but not to warner climbs. He's heading so far south that eventually he'll be heading north with Aerosoft's Antarctica X. "Antarctica. Cold. Barren. Desolate…. Well, it’s still cold but thanks to Aerosoft the continent is hardly barren or desolate anymore. Okay, it is pretty barren."
"The whole of the continent has been modeled and it is massive, especially in terms of an FSX add-on. Aerosoft uses a customized landclass in combination with Landsat satellite imagery and high definition terrain mesh to create a very realistic landscape. They claim to have used many different geographical databases in the creation of this product and that a more accurate depiction of the scenery does not exist, even in government circles. There are scores of research stations on the continent, from different countries, and many of these have been modeled in the package. Seven of these stations are listed as highly detailed."
"Antarctica X is beautifully rendered in every facet. The VFR flying experience is challenging and very different from other available options. The Antarctic continent is a very remote, distant land and even though the scenery does not change much, this package offers so much for the flight simulator enthusiast."
Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 21:50
FsDreamTeam announces the release of their latest product, Ground Services X or GSX, their most ambitious project to date. After 2 years of development, this product will enable ground services like Follow Me, Marshalling, Baggage Loaders, Passenger Bus, Passenger Stairs, Catering vehicles and accurate Puhback with any FSX airport, both default and 3rd party.
GSX is a native FSX product, with Human animations and immersive 5.1 surround sound effects, featuring many different types of ground vehicles, selected depending on the user's airplane type and geographical location, with each vehicle available in multiple liveries, with an easy to use PaintKit to add custom liveries. A novel feature, Direct Airplane Interface, allows GSX to interact with several popular 3rd party airplanes that use custom controls for independent doors, keeping you busy operating your airplane while the ground crew does his job. GSX also recognizes airplanes with special features like Ground power units, Air starters, Wheel Chocks, APUs, and more.
New supported airplanes and improved custom support for 3rd party airports will be added regularly over time, and thanks to the powerful Live Update feature, users will get update notification automatically, with updates applied on the fly without having to restart FSX in most of the cases.
GSX is available for FREE at all FSDT Airports and a couple of default airports which will work for free even if the product is not purchased. Purchasing GSX will allow to use it at all default FSX airports and with any 3rd party airport, provided it uses a standard .BGL (AFCAD).
Posted: Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 0:54
LHSimulations has released two freeware sceneries. Pécs-Pogány LHPP v2.0 FS2004 and FSX is available for download. A new version of Debrecen LHDC is also available. A few corrections have been made on the FS2004 and FSX version. Now all scenery will need a base pack which is called Library Base Pack. Complete instructions are available on their website.