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Flight Simulator X - Aircraft Repaints, Textures and Modifications ITA Airways EI-EIB Airbus A320 by Gustavo Aguiar Flight Simulator X - Utilities A32NX by Joe Herwig project : Jujunet Update by Julien GICQUIAUD Flight Simulator 2004 - Scenery Calgary International Airport (CYYC) Version 2 by EMMANUEL P MWANDOSYA Prepar3D V5 - AI Aircraft P3DV4-5 FSPXAI A32x neo CFML Sky Airline fleet by Joel Branchu P3DV4-5 FSPXAI A330-900 Air Belgium by Joel Branchu Prepar3D V5 - AI Flight Plans Yemenia - Yemen Airways - Summer 2021 by Bernie Zwing / aitraffic.ch Fly-SAX - Summer 2021 by Bernie Zwing / aitraffic.ch Binter Canarias - Summer 2021 by Bernie Zwing / aitraffic.ch Prepar3D V5 - Aircraft Repaints, Textures and Modifications Airbus A320 CFM Sundair (Fly Air41 Airwys) 9A-IRM Livery by Jan Rosskamp Prepar3D V1-4 - Aircraft Repaints, Textures and Modifications Boeing 737-200ADV Arkia Israeli Airlines 4X-BAC by Miguel Angel Taboada Boeing 737-800 JetairfFly OO-JFD by Miguel Angel Taboada ITA Airways EI-EIB Airbus A320 by Gustavo Aguiar

The FSweekend for November 2021 at the Aviation Museum Aviodrome in the Netherlands is Cancelled ,The hope is to have the next one in the spring 2022 Visit the FSweekend Homepage to follow their planning and proposals .

HJG (Historic Jetliners Group) have pleasure announcing its 3rd website update for 2021 and the groups 21st year of service to the FS community. This latest release is composed of some 92 "NEW" textures for its virtual ARJ/BAe 146, B707, B727, B737, C-135, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, L-1011 TRISTAR, and MD-80 flight line (for FS2004 and FSX) .... featuring aircraft from Africa, Australia, Austria, England (and both Wales and the Channel Islands), Finland, Germany, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, the USA (and Hawaii), and former Yugoslavia .... representing PAX/freight, government/VIP, and military subjects each resplendent in definitive period, recent/current, experimental, as well hybrid liveries, many of which represent some of the greatest as well as least known among classic/historic operators dating from the 1960's until the present day (a typically colourful HJG passage through time and aviation history) .... and among which yet another "Texture Easter Egg" is also included, in the form of an L-1011 TRISTAR 250, supporting the late 1980's identity of a major European operator and which is offered as a fictitious"WHAT IF" concept. BUT WAIT FOR IT .... there's more .... Due to a recent domain expiry HJG is also now hosting the entire DAVID MALTBY FLIGHT SIM inventory .... featuring the BAC ONE-ELEVEN 200/-300/-400/-500, DH 106 COMET III/-IIIB/-IV/-IVB/-IVC, HS121 TRIDENT 1E/-2E/-3B, VC10/SUPER VC10 and C1K .... along with their supporting Effects, Panels, and Sounds files. This flight line was added to the HJG inventory on "JULY 4TH 2021" per the following website update not announced outside the HJG forum All rights in regard to these DMFS simulations are retained by David MALTBY. HJG is hosting this flight line in order to ensure it remains publicly available and easily accessible to those whom seek to enjoy it .... or have yet to discover it. HJG will be further expanding the DMFS flight line by offering "its own" textures for these simulations (in addition to the original DMFS releases) .... the first of which, for both the BAC ONE ELEVEN's and TRIDENT's, have been released as part of this latest HJG website update. For further information concerning these latest HJG offerings please refer to today's following-linked forum announcement HJG is located at the following web site address:.simviation.com

CAT3DESIGN PLUG-AND-PLAY USB TILLER V2 is here! With steel reinforced mechanical core that's tested to 50,000 cycles this unit means business. More can be found out at . . Every product is crafted as a "made to order" unit and will require approximately 14 working days before shipping. “For a limited time only AVSIM users are treated to a 20% off discount on all products at Cat3Design.com ! Use the Promo code TILLER2AVSIM at checkout. Promotion ends 30th September 2021 23:59 AEST.” CHECK OUT the brand new Tiller V2 promotional video Visit the Cat3Design.com Product Page for further details

FlightSimExpo 2021 is a hybrid in-person and online event held September 24-26 at Town and Country Resort, San Diego. Attendees can register for the in-person or online events, starting from just $15, at www.flightsimexpo.com. SAN DIEGO – September 3, 2021 – FlightSimExpo, North America’s flight simulation conference, is coming up on September 24-26, 2021. This year’s event is a hybrid online and in-person show. Attendees can participate in-person at Town and Country Resort in San Diego or register for a $15 all-access streaming pass Sponsor & Exhibitor Update Since the last community update, exhibitors 1C Game Studios and AIRLAND SIMULATIONS have signed on to participate in-person in San Diego. 1C Game Studios is the developer of the IL-2 Sturmovik: Great Battles series, bringing a combat flight simulation presence to the show for the third year in a row. Founded in 2020 by Fred Naar, AIRLAND SIMULATIONS is working on a helicopter aerodynamics library for MSFS along with a standalone rescue missions game. FlightSimExpo is also grateful for the support of new Gold Sponsors Aerosoft, Stay Level Avionix, and FlightsimWebshop. They join Diamond Sponsors Lockheed Martin, Honeycomb Aeronautical, Laminar Research, Thrustmaster, Orbx, X-Plane.org, and Navigraph, sponsors in making the event possible. The In-Person Experience Attendees coming to San Diego will have the chance to try the latest hardware, experience product reveals in-person, and meet with developers and other flight simmers. This year, masks are recommended for all participants, and required for anyone who is not fully vaccinated. Seating and exhibit booths will be spaced further apart than usual, and each attendee will be provided with several 70% isopropyl wipes from iCloth for use on electronics and screens. In partnership with the venue, enhanced cleaning measures will be taken in the event space, along with increased ventilation and readily-available hand sanitizer stations. FlightSimExpo encourages attendees to review our for more information on how we’re keeping the event safe for everyone. As in previous years, in-person attendees will have the chance to win great prizes throughout the event, including those donated by FS2Crew, PlaneEnglish, X-Crafts, and Next Level Racing. There will also be plenty of giveaways available from exhibitors, including during the X-Plane Landing Competition. By flying the Stinson L5 onto a tiny runway at the X-Plane booth on Saturday, attendees can qualify to participate in a live final event on Sunday morning where a champion will be crowned. For those attending the in-person event, FlightSimExpo has secured travel deals with and “show your FlightSimExpo badge” specials at the , , and the . Single-day event begins at $30. Participating Online For attendees unable to attend in-person, FlightSimExpo offers a $15 [ /url] for exclusive access to live and on-demand seminars from the show. The “Online-Only Registration” allows anyone to watch and participate in the product reveals and simulation demonstrations live, as well as exclusive access to all recorded presentations from the show. Online attendees also get access to Whova, an app for networking with other attendees and exhibitors, accessing discounts and show specials, and much more. For more information on FlightSimExpo, to view the full schedule, and to register, visit [/url] . ### About FlightSimExpo. FlightSimExpo is North America’s community-driven flight simulation conference. The first FlightSimExpo was held in 2018 in Las Vegas, followed by a 2019 event in Orlando that attracted almost 1,700 attendees. FlightSimExpo 2021 takes place on September 24-26, 2021 at Town and Country Resort, San Diego and online. FlightSimExpo is proudly produced by active participants of the flight simulation community.

Review by Marlon Carter If you have been a flight simulator enthusiast for the past 10-15 years, the name FlyTampa is one that we have all come to admire for their stunning high quality airport add-ons. Throughout the years since their initial releases for FS9 and FSX, we have seen the overall quality of their product skyrocket to a level that is unmatched while utilizing the newest features of the P3D platform. While this review focuses on their releases for P3Dv5, we should keep in mind that their efforts have also expanded to the world of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 which offers an entirely new level of visual realism. While there are plans to take a closer look at their offerings for MS2020, for now we will dig deeper into two of their most recent releases for P3Dv5. FLYTAMPA VEGAS The first release that we will examine is the FlyTampa Vegas add-on for P3Dv5. As a preview of what we can expect, here is a list of features. Las Vegas McCarran (KLAS) Airport Addon High Resolution surrounding Photo Scenery with custom mesh. Las Vegas modeled with custom buildings and animations. 3D Taxiway bridge,Animated Cars & Monorails SODE and Ctrl-J animated Jetways PBR Terminal windows and Dynamic lighting At first glance, this list may seem a bit underwhelming, but I can assure you that from my experience using this product, each listed feature goes above and beyond our wildest imagination. To start off our deep dive into FlyTampa Vegas, let us take a closer look at the overall layout of this scenery product. Overview From the screenshots posted above, the general overview of this product shows the vast areas of coverage which includes not only the main airport, but also the surround city of Las Vegas. While I’ve never been to Las Vegas in person, the city is well known for itsnighttime activity, stunning world class hotels and other unique landmark features. One feature that captures our attention, is the addition of the Luxor Las Vegas Pyramid. This landmark features the strongest beam of light in the world which is visible to pilots flying over southern California. In P3D, you will be amazed to see this landmark come to life at night with an authentic representation of this lighting feature. Since Las Vegas is known for its night life, it stands to reason that the nighttime experience of flying in and out of KLAS should offer a true to life experience. While it may be easy to assume that the developers of this product would have simply added a few fancy lights to dazzle our eyes, a closer look revealed that much care and attention was aimed at bringing every detail of Las Vegas to every P3D user. As you review the following screenshots, you will be amazed at the nighttime experience that this product offers. Airport Design& Features As we take a closer look at theLas Vegas McCarran(now Harry Reid International) airport, it becomes quite obvious that the aircraft has a unique design among the many major airports throughout the United States. If we were to compare the overall design of the real airport with the rendition developed by FlyTampa, the results reveal that much care and attention was paid to replicating the smallest detail of this airport. In addition to an accurate layout, the features of the terminal building also showcases the lengths to which the development team has gone to provide a detailed product inside and out. For example, the terminal buildings feature a modelled interior which includes gate signs, seating and more.While this is not a necessary feature that all will appreciate, it certainly shows the level of dedication to providing the best overall experience to anyone using this product. Looking at the exterior portions of the terminal buildings, the stunning realism of PBR windows and HD textures takes the overall quality of this product to a level that few have achieved. In addition to the terminal buildings, the ground textures, markings and signs are all very detailed and easily readable from the virtual cockpit. While airport scenery products have had a history of being a bit static, I was pleased to see the inclusion of animated cars, monorails and ground service vehicles. Additionally, users are given the ability to add and remove various forms of animated traffic on the streets of Vegas and throughout the airport. These features, in addition to using a 3rd party AI traffic add-on, provides the most realistic airport experience within the P3D environment. At night, in a similar manner to the stunning city lighting experience, the lighting seen throughout the airport environment offers a true to life experience. For example, while users are given the option to have dynamic lighting on the airport terminal buildings illuminating the ramp, dynamic lighting is also available for many of the lighting features found throughout the city. With such an innovative feature, this offers users the best visual experience vs the legacy night lighting textures which often disconnects the aircraft and buildings from the environment. On a final note, I thought it would be helpful to mention that 3rd party products such as GSX Level 2, AIG Traffic and FTX Global all work quite nicely with this product. With all of the available options enabled, I found that the performance of this product was quite outstanding with virtually no impact to my frame rates. To offer such a complexed product with a minimal performance impact is no small achievement, and it highlights the fact that this is perhaps one of the most detailed and efficient scenery products available. Conclusion To conclude our look at KLAS, it isobvious that a tremendous amount of work went into the development of this product. The optional features and the vast coverage provided easily makes this the best KLAS scenery available. If you are looking for a new scenery product for your simulator, I would highly recommend that you consider this product for your next purchase. FLYTAMPA SYDNEY V2 The second release from FlyTampa that we will examine is their . While this is not necessarily a new scenery product from this developer, its newest version is certainly a significant upgrade to the legacy product that you may be familiar with. The Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport has a rich history which goes to the 1920s. With Australia being a key destination to many airline operators, this airport has seen a high volume of international traffic throughout the years. In the virtual world, it comes as no surprise that there would be a significant interest in having a detailed version of this airport for the virtual long-haul pilots among us. Since the initial release of this scenery, FlyTampa has applied numerous upgrades to stay abreast with the evolving capabilities of flight simulator flatforms. In this case, lets have a look at the features included in Sydney V2 for P3D4-5. Sydney Kingsford Smith (YSSY) Airport Addon PBR Textures on ground and buildings Animated 3D Ramp Workers, Fisherman, Spotters Nearby surroundings with numerous custom buildings Dynamic lighting, SODE Jetways and VDGS 3D Terrain including tunnels and bridges. The list of features seems nearly identical to the features of KLAS. However, given the vast differences in location and airport design, this product offers an entirely difference experience. Let us start off our review of this scenery with a general overview. Overview Situated on the eastern coast of Australia, the Sydney airport has had a rich history in international aviation as a popular stopping point for airlines crossing the pacific. Today, with more than 30 passenger airlines and more than 10 cargo airlines frequently arriving and departing from the Sydney airport, there is no shortage of opportunities for virtual pilots to experience this unique destination. With the airport featuring 3 runways, and being surrounded by land and water, recreating the airport and its surroundings would require a high level of detail.Despite this challenge, the screenshots below shows that FlyTampa was capable of meeting and exceeding all expectations. From the screenshots above, we can see that that product offers a high level of detail and unique features that will enhance the user experience. To dive deeper into the features of this product,the next section of this review will explore these features in greater detail to determine whether this product may be worth your time and money. Airport Design & Features As we examine the airport design, the first feature captures our attention is the highly acclaimed design of the Sydney airport air traffic control tower. After comparing the real-world design to the rendition created by FlyTampa, it was quite evident that the developer invested much time and effort to capturing the look of this building. For the terminal buildings, hangars and other intricate features of this airport, we can see that there were no shortcuts taken when recreating each structure. For example, in many of the areas that feature canopies made of steel frames, the development team ensured that these structures were recreated to the highest degree of accuracy and detail possible. While the terminal buildings did not feature an interior model or transparent windows, the overall designed reflected an accurate layout of the airport as of the year 2020. If you own the GSX v2 product, you will also be pleased to know that this scenery fully supports GSX and SODE integration. While I did not have the opportunity to test each parking spot, the ones tested at the passenger terminal and cargo terminal were accurately configured. In addition, the use of PBR textures forthe terminal buildings and ground textures offered stunning visuals throughout daytime, nighttime and various types of weather conditions. While PBR textures are not perfect, it provides the most convincing visual experience vs the standard textures we previously enjoyed. On a final note, I was also quite impressed with the addition of animated ramp workers, fishermen and aircraft spotters!These features allow for theenvironment of this airport dynamic, entertaining, and immersive. Conclusion To conclude our review of the FlyTampa Sydney airport, I can safely state that this is an essential product for P3D users. The level of detail found in this product offers the most realistic experience for both day and nighttime flying to Sydney Australia, and the performance impact is minimal when compared to similar products. If you enjoy long haul flying and you are looking for a new and intriguing destination, I would highly recommend this product. With an established reputation for quality, I am certain that FlyTampa will continue to excel as they release more scenery products for the P3D and MSFS platform. FLYTAMPA KLAS Other Products For those interested, here is a list of other products seen in this review. PMDG 777 PMDG 747 PMDG 737NGXU Parallel42 Immersion Package Flight Sim Labs A320 GSX

With Real Taxiways you can now update over 1,000 Class B, C, D & Non-towered Airports and with the Military version update over 100 Military airfields. This program will greatly enhance many aspects of navigating airports in Microsoft Flight Simulator, adding a full complement of accurately placed real-world taxiway signs, with many new sign types and new sign textures. Signs are also more readable and match real-world fonts and sizes. With Real Taxiways installed, destination signs match those on real-world charts, all obstructing signs and many lights are removed, closed taxiways are updated and signs added - and more! All the product details can be found on the respective product pages: Real Taxiways USA - Class B, C, D & Non-towered Airports Real Taxiways USA - Military Airfields

Mario Noriega Designs announces the release of the Caproni-Vizzola C-22J for MSFS A fully aerobatic, very-light Jet that compares to the Bede BD-5J, but heavier and sporting two instead of one TRS-18 turbojets. Up to Mach 0.47 and 650 NM of range, with a service ceiling of 25000ft. A low stall speed (for a jet) makes the aircraft good for short field operations. Certified for VFR operations only, yet includes a good avionics suite. This is a "Classic" aircraft featuring "Steam" gauges and radios. Yet, controls and systems are easy to operate. Visit the Caproni-Vizzola C-22J product page for more details!

DC Designs' new F-14 A/B Tomcat package for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now on sale, bringing you highly detailed and VR-ready A and B models in a total of seven paint schemes, with front and rear cockpit positions, authentic cockpit night lighting, custom sound sets for both variants and custom-coded manoeuvring flaps, slats and intake ramps. Among the other features are F-14 Tomcat systems which include Direct Lift Control, CADC and basic ACLS, Head-Up Display, reflective glass, icing and rain effects, numerous accurate animations and user-controlled ordnance via the Payload Manager. These aircraft have been coded with MSFS native 'Model Behaviors' animations and are built to MSFS operational specifications to prevent issues with future simulator upgrades. Product Page Note: DC Designs' F-14 Tomcat is designed to provide a top-quality aircraft that is extremely detailed, yet less demanding to fly than today’s most complex procedural simulators. Equipped with all required avionics, and with custom-coded animations and systems, the DC Designs F-14 Tomcat is designed to be accessible to all users without the need for intense study.

FlightSimExpo 2021 is a hybrid in-person and online event held September 24-26 at Town and Country Resort, San Diego. Attendees can register for the in-person or online events, starting from just $15, at flightsimexpo.com. SAN DIEGO – August 12, 2021 – FlightSimExpo sponsor Next Level Racing is giving away two Flight Simulator Lite flight simulation chairs! The first giveaway is available right now, to anyone—even if you aren’t planning to attend FlightSimExpo. Just join the Next Level Racing mailing list for your chance to win. Entrants can also share their #FSExpoStory on Facebook and double their chances to win! The second opportunity to win will take place during FlightSimExpo 2021, is open to in-person and online-only event registrants. Winners will be announced on Sunday, September 26 at the conclusion of the show. The Next Level Racing Flight Simulator Lite will be on display for FlightSimExpo attendees to try in San Diego as part of Thrustmaster’s 800 square foot exhibit booth—the largest in FlightSimExpo history! In addition to their product demos, Thrustmaster will be revealing an exciting new addition to their civil aviation lineup on Saturday, September 25. Product updates and announcements are also expected from Flight Factor, Prepar3D, Turtle Beach, Virtual Fly North America, X-Crafts, and X-Plane. With just over a month to go before FlightSimExpo 2021, the show continues to add exhibitors and sponsors. IVAO, a non-profit association which operates a free-of-charge online flight simulation network for members around the globe, will be exhibiting and has also supported the event with a Gold Sponsorship. TakeFlight Interactive—a company that trains pilots using AI and data analytics—will be exhibiting, and the GPS bezels produced by SIMiONIC will also be on display at the event. New Gold Sponsors include developer and publisher Just Flight and scenery and aircraft developer PILOT’S. For those attending the in-person event, FlightSimExpo has secured travel deals with Delta, Southwest, and WestJet, discounted hotel rooms, and “show your FlightSimExpo badge” specials at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, Fleet Science Center, and the USS Midway Museum. Single-day event registration begins at $25. FlightSimExpo 2021 also offers an online registration for $15, which includes full access to all event seminars, live chats, product discounts and giveaways, and more. “We’re just over a month away,” says show organizer Evan Reiter. “Although we remain aware of the COVID-19 situation, we’re optimistic that we’ll be able to get together in San Diego next month. We continue to offer complete flexibility on attendee registrations and encourage those who prefer not to attend in-person to support the show through our Online-Only Registration.” For more information on FlightSimExpo, to view the full schedule, and to register, visit flightsimexpo.com.

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B7877 of ActiveSky P3D has been officially released! This newest update of ASP3D includes several improvements including enhanced EA (Enhanced Atmospherics) mode features with volumetric cloud transition smoothing enhancements, volumetric fog visibility improvements, better P3D version awareness and improved P3D 5.2HF1 integration. This is a free update for all ASP3D users, Available Here This latest version of the award-winning ActiveSky weather engine is made possible by dedicated developers, pilots, simmers, testers and supporters who are in pursuit of the best realism-based weather experience possible. Thanks to the continued support of ActiveSky, development continues on the P3D platform with many more features and enhancements in the works. For more information about ActiveSky P3D, visit the ASP3D at product page

The P3D SpacePort Team are pleased to announce that a free demo of the upcoming spaceflight module SpacePort for FSX and P3D series simulators has just been uploaded to the SpacePort is spaceflight add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX) and Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D (P3D) simulator platforms. SpacePort enables a high-fidelity simulation of current and historical spaceflight using the visual environment, assets and the ecosystem of Microsoft Flight Simulator X:SP2 (FSX Service Pack 2), FSX Steam Edition (FSX:SE) and Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D (P3D) versions P3Dv4.x and P3Dv5.x SpacePort does not rely on simulator's flight model - instead, it completely replaces it with its own physics engine which implements a sophisticated deterministic physics solver to precisely simulate spaceflight in real time. This physics engine is applied only to the objects that were designed to be used as spacecraft, meaning - the default aircraft fly as normal, and the spacecraft objects behave under ballistic astrodynamic rules of motion. Along with the physics engine comes a sophisticated, high-fidelity collision engine, completely user-definable through simulator's SimObject container expanded with spacecraft-specific functionality. To download, please go to the Web Site or directly to the downloads page and download "SpacePortDemo.exe" (256 Mb). The installer detects versions of the simulator (currently supporting FSX:SP2, FSX:SE, P3Dv4.x and P3Dv5.x) and if you have multiple simulator installs, you can choose for which versions you want to install.Also released is an an accompanying PhotoRealistic scenery of Kennedy Space Center area, that goes along with the active 3D infrastructure included in the main SpacePortDemo package. It can also be downloaded from the above links, and it is 1.39Gb in size. A few notes on the SpacePortDemo package: SpacePortDemo will be installed to only one (user-chosen) location, and all the platforms that are using it will be referring to it. For P3Dx.x platforms, the installation is fairly benign and un-intrusive, thanks to the LM's super friendly and simple add-on installation scheme. The only things added to the P3Dvx.x is an entry to add-ons.xml, and a few settings overridden in P3D.CFG file (things like default ATC, traffic disabled, virtual copilot disabled, aircraft-specific warnings disabled, etc.). There is an installer option to save the copy of the P3D.CFG file before any changes are made, so that if anything goes wrong, you can revert back to the original P3D.CFG. For FSX:x platforms, the installation is a bit more involved. There are content entries added to FSX.CFG, DLL.XML and Scenery.CFG. As with the P3D install, backups of those 3 files will also be created so that the user can safely revert to the state of the sim before SpacePortDemo. Also, as with P3D install, there are entries changed in FSX.CFG, and in addition, there are FLT files copied to user directory, and some content (effects, bitmaps, sounds) copied to the FSX:x install directory. These files are automatically removed upon in-installation of SpacePortDemo. For FSX.x platforms, first time you run the simulator, you will have to acknowledge 1 main app and 8 new gauge DLL security permissions (P3D does not have this requirement). You will have to do this only once, and the DLL's will be listed as "friendly" in the FSX.CFG. Since there is no way we can check and cover all the possible ways users have configured their simulator platform(s) (especially the add-ons they are using), we have tested the SpacePortDemo on clean installs of all the FSX:x and P3Dvx.x versions. If things are not working, please disable all the add-ons you are using in the simulator and try again. We have, through the course of the development, found that some third-party add-ons grossly misbehave in the execution of their code and the cleanup of their content. For example, we've found that VRS's TacPack promptly deletes ALL the spawned AI objects (not just the ones it spawns) above certain altitude, rendering SpacePortDemo unusable (as you can imagine). We'd love it if you would report on problems and overall experience you are having during installation and usage of SpacePort demo - it helps us improving our product and making user experience more enjoyable. As for bugs and features, we are aware of some of them, but feel free to report any minor or major showstoppers. SpacePortDemo works best with P3Dv4.5 (version we did most testing on). P3Dv5.5 has some issues with the menu/UI system we're looking into, and a few other minor hiccups, such as going into "pause" mode upon starting or reloading of the flight. FSX:x version is showing its age and is generally slower - especially with a lot of smoke effects (rocket smoke trails and plumes) because this portion of the sim wasn't optimized as well as the P3D versions. As with real spaceflight, the GNC (Guidance, Navigation and Control) is fully automated, meaning, the launch is a "ride" that astronauts are monitoring all the way into orbit. This means that the launch in the demo FLT has pre-set orbital parameters. However, these parameters are specified in SpacePort-specific CFG files and can easily be changed by the user. The guidance at this stage of development is in its "pseudo" mode, meaning, it is only partially functional. Nonetheless, it will get you into orbit every single time you launch. SpacePort is a complex spaceflight environment consisting of many new "moving parts". SpacePort development is on-going, and as we continue to expand the capabilities, we will release Software Development Kit so that the users can create their own spaceflight content and explore this new dimension of simulation. That's it for now. Keep watching this thread for updates on the development of this exciting new way to enjoy our simulator hobby.P3D SpacePort Team

FlightSimExpo 2021 is a hybrid in-person and online event held September 24-26 at Town and Country Resort, San Diego. Attendees can register now, starting from $15, at http://www.flightsimexpo.com/ Exhibitors, sponsors, and media partners are encouraged to visit http://www.flightsimexpo.com/partner for details about getting involved. SAN DIEGO – July 22, 2021 – Last month, leading gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach unveiled the https://www.turtlebeach.com/pages/velocity-one-flight for Xbox and PC, marking the company’s entrance into the flight simulation world. Now, FlightSimExpo is excited to announce that, this September, flight simmers will be able to experience Turtle Beach’s VelocityOne Flight at our event in San Diego, California. “With the imminent launch of Microsoft’s Flight Simulator 2020 on Xbox Series X|S, and the upcoming launch of VelocityOne Flight in the coming months, we couldn’t be more excited to introduce this unique, all-in-one device to flight simmers at FlightSimExpo in September,” said Juergen Stark, Chairman and CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “We’ve designed a fully integrated system that works with Xbox and PC, and one that effectively simulates both larger commercial airliners and smaller aircraft. VelocityOne Flight provides everything a new flier needs, along with the capability and features that hardcore flight simmers want. For the great price of $349.95, there’s nothing else like it, and we can’t wait to show it off!” As described on the Turtle Beach website, VelocityOne Flight is the complete flight control system, developed in collaboration with aeronautical engineers and pilots, and by a dedicated Turtle Beach team with over two decades of experience creating many premier flight and racing simulation controllers. Designed for Xbox, VelocityOne Flight is compatible with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows 10 PCs. Alongside Turtle Beach, FlightSimExpo is pleased to confirm that the following new exhibitors will be at the September 24-26, 2021 event: Altimeter Motives, LLC, FlightFactor, FlightSimBuilder, Mindstar Aviation, Redbird Flight Simulations, vAAirlines, and Virtual Fly. New sponsors include A2A Simulations, HiFi Simulations, PlaneEnglish, and X-Crafts. See the full list https://flightsimexpo.com/sponsors.html Newly-confirmed speakers include FlightFactor’s Roman Berezin, Matrix Flight Simulators CEO Steven Kaye, and popular Twitch streamer TheFlyingFabio, who will discuss his aviation experience and his path to becoming a full time MSFS streamer at 3:30pm PDT on Saturday, September 25. Find the full schedule . At FlightSimExpo, attendees have the unique opportunity to try the latest in flight simulation hardware and hear product updates directly from developers—something you can’t get anywhere else. Announcements and updates are expected from Aerosoft, Gleim Aviation, Prepar3D (Lockheed Martin), RealSimGear, Thrustmaster, RealSimGear, VIRTUAL FLY NORTH AMERICA, X-Crafts, X-Plane, and more. For those attending in-person in San Diego, single-day registration begins at $25. FlightSimExpo 2021 also offers an online registration for $15. This online registration includes exclusive access to event seminars and the ability to chat and engage with participating developers throughout the weekend. For more information on FlightSimExpo, to view the full schedule, and to register, visit http://www.flightsimexpo.com/ “As we gear up for FlightSimExpo, we also want to remind attendees of two great livestreams coming up through Flight Simulation Association,” says show organizer Evan Reiter. “On Saturday, we’re teaming up with Orbx to present a #FlyJuly21 webinar featuring several top developers in a live discussion on the future of home flight simulation. And on July 29, X-Plane will be presenting an update to the community live from AirVenture 2021. We welcome all simmers to join us on FSA or YouTube.”

Just Flight's VR-ready Warrior II comes in eight paint schemes and has been developed using the latest MSFS standards, with 4096 x 4096 textures and PBR materials, an authentic set of Wwise custom sounds, down-to-the-rivet detailing and ground services support. The 3D virtual cockpit features texturing wear and tear and optional ‘clean’ textures, a fully functional IFR-capable avionics fit and an impressive lighting system. Custom-coded fuel and electrical systems are provided along with a tablet EFB for controlling various aircraft options and checking aircraft and flight information. Accurate flight dynamics combined with features such as vibrating engine exhausts, background panel rattle at low engine RPM and full support for MSFS visual icing effects provide a truly realistic Warrior II flight experience! Priced at £29.99 / €37.95 / $44.99 Owners of the Arrow or Turbo Arrow for MSFS and original owners of the Warrior for P3d/FSX qualify for a 25% discounts, emails have been sent with details and directions on how to gain the discount. For more product details and screenshots and to buy, visit the product page HERE

France VFR Are proud to present their latest Regional scenery Pays-de-Loire VFR 3DA for P3D (v5/v4) and FSX . This scenery represents the Northen-West area of France including many airports and known cities... TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: - Ground textures from 0.8 to 1.20 meter / pixel resolution from IGN aerial photography reworked for an optimal visual rendition - Dedicated mesh with high definition 4.75 meters (LOD13). - Lakes and rivers with navigable waters fitting the texture. - Semi-detailed generic airports including flatten platform correction. - Obstacles and VFR landmarks modeled on the entire scene including the official SIA database (antennas, towers, water towers, wind turbines, various constructions ...). - Hundreds of thousands of objects and notable buildings integrated into the environment (churches, power plants, silos, castles, industrial tanks, bridges, tolls, cranes, boats, streetlights, road signs ...). - Integration of 3D Automation® technology allowing multi-million buildings and realistic vegetation areas fitting geographic specs. - Extremely dense and optimized vegetation coverage using a custom rendering module controlled by artificial intelligence (AI). - Autogen buildings including additional specific and optimized 3D variations. - Geo-referenced data for maximum compatibility with future add-ons installed on the same area. - Development process 100% Lockheed Martin® and Micosoft Fight Simulator X® SDK specifications compliant, ensuring maximum compatibility with new releases. More informations and screenshots at the France VFR website

Join Aerosoft, HeliSimmer.com, Hype Performance Group, Orbx, Parallel 42, TFDi Design, and More in a Cross-Community Panel Discussion Livestream on July 24 Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) was released in August, 2020. How has the release of the new platform changed our community, and what does the upcoming version of MSFS for Xbox mean for the future of add-on development for Prepar3D, X-Plane, and other platforms? Participate in the live discussion starting at 2000 GMT on July 24, 2021. In celebration of #FlyJuly21, developers and content creators are pleased to present a Cross-Community Panel Discussion livestream on July 24 at 2000 GMT. During this special live event, video panelists from Aerosoft, HeliSimmer.com, Hype Performance Group, Orbx, Parallel 42, and TFDi Design will discuss the state of home flight simulation and answer questions submitted by content creators and livestreamers. The event will be moderated by Calum from FSElite, hosted by , and broadcast across multiple channels. The main purpose of the cross-community panel discussion is to offer the simulation community a chance to come together. Regardless of the platform you fly, the type of simming you do, or the level of experience and involvement you have with the community, you’re invited to take part! Everyone is welcome to participate. We encourage pilots and flight simmers to watch the stream live on July 24 at 2000 GMT via Flight Simulation Association, on YouTube, with Chewwy94 on Twitch, and across various other social and live platforms. You’ll be able to hear from some of your favorite developers regarding the state of home flight simulation and will have the chance to win prizes donated by participating companies. If you are a content creator: We invite you to arrange a “watch party” with your viewers and submit one question on behalf of your community. Plus, we’ll shout-out your channel and logo as part of the live broadcast. Please email info@flightsimassociation.com to get involved. If you are a flight simulation developer, freeware or payware: We welcome all developers to take part in this live session. Although the format only allows for a few developers to participate as video panelists, all developers of flight simulation add-ons and products are invited to take part in the panel discussion as chat participants. The “developer chat” will be an integral part of the live broadcast and any freeware or payware flight simulation developer can take part. We are specifically hoping additional developers from the freeware community will get involved. Please email info@flightsimassociation.com for instructions on how to participate. Following the live broadcast, a recording of the session will be available via Flight Simulation Association Orbx’s YouTube.

A free add-on for MSFS gives pilots a bubble sextant, the instrument they need to navigate by the stars. Celestial navigation using CelNav for MSFS is not hard, but it does require carefully following the procedure explained in the illustrated guide. The small, standalone program provides the altitude (angle above the horizon) for the Sun, Moon, four bright planets, and the 50+ stars traditionally used by navigators. With that information and the help from a form and several navigation publications you can find a line of position (LOP) or derive a fix without any radio aids to navigation. Relive Earhart and Noonan's flight, follow Ernie Gann into Bluie West One, or Sir Gordon Douglas across the Pacific Download Link For bubble sextant.

Remote coaching service launched, allowing flight sim users to learn from certified flight instructors. Flight Sim Coach LLC is proud to announce the launch of the world's first dedicated online flight simulator coaching platform, connecting desktop flight simulation users with a wide range of experienced, highly qualified certified flight instructors (CFIs). The current team of remote coaches consists of five CFIs from the US, Canada, and Europe who are also expert desktop flight simulation users. They are all passionate teachers with diverse flying backgrounds, with numerous type ratings and international experience. While remote coaching is no substitute for in-aircraft instruction and does not count as logable hours, real-world student pilots can benefit from practicing numerous skills in the comfort of their own home (particularly navigation and communications), even at night time or in bad weather. This can leave students feeling far more prepared for in-person instruction, translating into saved time/money. For rusty pilots, it is an affordable way to prepare for their next Flight Review or Instrument Proficiency Check. For flight simulation enthusiasts, the service is a highly effective way to accelerate the learning process (compared to traditional methods of watching tutorials and reading online forums) - as well as providing the ultimate realistic learning experience to those who would otherwise never take flying lessons. Never before has the ability existed to schedule a remote instructor on-demand with specific expertise in the aircraft/add-on a simmer wants to learn. The service is accessible to simmers with even the most basic hardware setups. The remote coaching typically takes place using basic VoIP/screen sharing software, allowing the CFI to see everything needed to provide coaching to the client, with no specialized software or hardware required. Coaching is available for clients using any type of flight simulator, including X-Plane, Microsoft Flight Simulator, and Prepar3D. * Mike Catalfamo (CFI/CFII/ATP) is a certified flight instructor and airline transport pilot who founded FlightSimCoach.com. Formerly an aerospace engineer and airline pilot, he started offering one-on-one remote coaching services in 2018, allowing him to express his passion for instructing and improving aviation safety through an innovative online method. After the demand for remote learning increased in 2020, he began to partner with additional flight instructors in 2021 to bring the benefits of remote simulator coaching to new flight sim users around the world. * For more information, visit FlightSimCoach.com

FlightSimExpo returns on September 24-26, 2021 at Town and Country Resort, San Diego. More than 25 exhibitors and sponsors are already confirmed, including: Meet the community, connect with other exhibitors, and join what may be the largest in-person flight simulation celebration this year! Rates include furnishings, internet, and electricity. Visit the FlightSimExpo Homepage to follow the event FSE look forward to seeing you at FlightSimExpo 2021 in San Diego, or online!

Welcome to Ayers Rock Airport - Uluru (YAYE) V1.1 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020! Located in the heart of Outback Australia, Ayers Rock Airport (also known as Connellan Airport) is your gateway to discover Uluru! a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The airport has been developed to a high level of detail with many bespoke features for you to explore and discover. Uluru is just a short flight from most Australian cities, what are you waiting for? Here’s your chance to discover this truly amazing destination. Features •Hand Crafted Rendition of Ayers Rock Airport for MSFS •MSFS Native •High Resolution Baked PBR Textures •3D people •Interior Modelling (Hanger and Tower) •Animated flags and luggage belts •Realistic Aprons with Custom Materials •Dynamic Rain on the Control Tower Glass •Custom Vegetation Placement •Realistic Night Lighting •Detailed Static Aircraft and Ramp Objects •Detailed Static Helicopters • Custom Taxiway Decals Requirements •Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 This latest rendition brings the airport to life with the addition of 3D passengers, new windsocks with accurate colours as well as other realism enhancements. V1.1 is free for all existing YAYE customers Ayers Rock Airport for MSFS

Just Flight's new Tornado F3 is now ready for ops in Prepar3D v4/v5! The Tornado F3 comes in ten HD paint schemes and features a fully 3D virtual cockpit with smoothly animated 3D instruments, 80s-era glass cockpit displays and custom-coded systems and avionics, including Radar Homing and Warning Receiver (RHWR) display, realistic HUD and tactical radar system. Pilot and navigator positions are included and among the features are functional CSAS and SPILS systems, a range of payload options selectable via a custom 2D panel, navigator displays, realistic warning system, authentic throttle functionality and V/UHF, TACAN and ILS radio units. A discount is offered for current Tornado GR1 owners. For full details visit the product page HERE

DC Designs brings the classic Stearman PT-17 biplane to Microsoft Flight Simulator, with two vintage and four modern liveries, fully operational front and rear 3D cockpit positions with accurately modelled controls, custom sounds recorded from the real aircraft and optional crew configuration - choose between modern pilots or WWII-era student and instructor. The PT-17 is fully compliant with Virtual Reality headsets and a full operations manual is included as well as a comprehensive paint kit For full details visit the product page here: https://www.justflight.com/product/dc-designs-pt17-stearman

France VFR are proud to announce the release of the 5 detailed commercial French airports sold separately for Microsoft® Flight Simulator®. LFBD - Bordeaux Mérignac LFLC - Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne LFRB - Brest Bretagne LFST - Strasbourg Entzheim LFMT - Montpellier Méditerranée The Airports FRANCE range for Microsoft® Flight Simulator® plans to offer about 30 of the most famous and/or frequented French commercial airports. France VFR's goal for all the products in this range above all is to offer mixed IFR/VFR platforms offering the best possible compromise between compatability, visual rendering and a search for realism while offering very attractive prices through "bundles" grouping several airports in one package. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: - Ground textures 0.5m/pixel résolution reworked aerial images from IGN for Bordeaux, Brest and Clermont-Ferrand airports. - High resolution ground textures and detailed markings on each platform. - Photo-realistic 3D buildings specific to each platform. - Vegetation reworked on each platform and its surroundings. - Realistic night lighting reworked on each platform. - Runways profiles (slopes) reworked on each platform. - Animated jetways. - Compatible with our VFR FRANCE product range. - Geo-referenced data for maximum compatibility with future add-ons installed on the same area. - Development process 100% SDK (System Developement Kit) specifications compliant, ensuring maximum compatibility with new releases. - SIA – VAC – IAC – APT – ARRDEP charts provided. More information and screenshots on france vfr's website