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Review: Icarusgold Dragon Rapide
The de Havilland Dragon Rapide is a stylish looking small airliner from the golden age of flight. Icarusgold has now created an FSX version that is highly detailed and comes with a variety of liveries. Learn more by reading Bill Stack's complete review here.

Op-Ed: Let The Virtual Airline Revolution Begin
Michael Talbot offers another take on virtual airlines and how he feels some of them are too structured. Read about it here.

Review: Just Flight/Captain Sim 757 Captain
Captain Sim's multi-part Boeing 757 for FS2004 and FSX is now available in a single boxed version from Just Flight. The visual model is highly detailed and the actual flying of the plane is modeled very accurately as well. Learn more by reading Gustavo Mercado's complete review here.

How To...Where To, Mister?
Would you like to add some variety to your pleasure flying? Mike McCarthy shows us his computer nerd way of coming up with routes. Read all about it here.

Review: Taburet's Kansas City Scenery for FSX
FSX pilots will enjoy flying over this mid-western city when enhanced by Taburet's Kansas City Photoreal. Based on 2m/pixel images, the scenery offers detailed ground textures with no impact on frame rates. Learn more by reading Bill Stack's complete review here.

Op-Ed: A Diamond In The Rough
Ed Davis offers some thoughts about virtual airlines. He's been involved for many years, watched them rise and fall, and looks to what it takes to rejuvenate interest. Read about it here.

Where In The World #22?
Ron Blehm returns to present a new geography challenge for flightsimmers. Challenge #21 drew a lot of correct answers and was a bit easier than the previous few. For challenge #22 we visit a different part of the world. Are you up to the challenge? Read all about it here.

Review: SkyUnlimited B-17
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is one of the most famous planes of WWII and so deserves nothing but the best in quality when modeled for FSX. SkyUnlimited has taken up the challenge and reviewer Kevin Glover gives it a thorough inspection. Read all about what he found in his complete review here.

Review: Cessna C172N On Skis And Floats
For pilots wanting to fly away from regular airports, Carenado offers versions of the popular Cessna C172N on skis and on floats. The aircraft are more visually detailed than the default C172 and have nice cockpits and animated features as well. Learn more by reading Bill Stack's complete review here.


Carenado Cessna 152 II
The Cessna 152 is one of the most popular trainers in the world and an ideal aircraft for exploring scenery. Carenado now makes a high quality version for both FSX and FS2004 that does a fine job replicating the real thing. Learn more by reading Orion Lyau's complete review here.

Review: Hong Kong City & Kai Tak Airport
Kai Tak is back! Thanks to FlyTampa and Aerosoft, FSX pilots can now fly the famous checkboard approach though the airport is closed in the real world. Hong Kong City & Kai Tak Airport provides dense and colorful scenery of the airport and the city, plus fixing landclass and waterclass errors that are so obvious in the default. Learn more by reading Ashton Lawson's review here.


Review: Aero Files Vagar Airport
There are many scenery add-ons for the tropics, but the northern part of the world has some interesting areas and airports too. Aero Files offers one such addition with Vagar Airport, with versions for FS2004, FSX and X-Plane. The airport makes for an interesting destination in an out of the way part of the world. Learn more by reading Bill Stack's complete review here.


River Cruises 5 - The Po
Inspired by a real world holiday, Derek Swanson felt the urge for some flightsimming where rivers could be used for navigation. This can lead to some beautiful scenery and interesting parts of the world. In the fifth article of the series, Derek flies along the Po, from the Alpine region in the north to the river delta at the coast. Read all about it here.

Boise X Photoreal Scenery From VFR Extreeme
The first scenery package from VFR Extreeme is Boise X, offering a part of the flightsim world that may not be very familiar but that offers a very diverse landscape ideal for VFR flight. Reviewer Don Filer takes a look and likes what he sees. Read his complete report here.

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Pilot Shop Mega 50% Off Weekend Sale
During the July 4th holiday weekend, the Pilot Shop has teamed up with a large group of publishers to offer 50% off on a wide variety of popular flightsim products. For full details, read the announcement here.

OZX Grumman Goose HD Redux Released
The team at Aussiex has released their latest freeware project, the OZX Grumman Goose HD Redux for FSX. For details, read this press release.

FranceVFR Releases Clermont Ferrand
New from France VFR is scenery of the French regional airport Clermont Ferrand. Versions are available for either FS2004 or FSX. For details, read this announcement.

Striking Software Announces Contest
Striking Software, the creators of Flight Sim Water Configurator (FSWC_315.ZIP) have released a teaser for their upcoming anniversary contest--can you guess what the prize is? Have a look here and stay tuned for more information.

Skysong Soundworks Releases F-22 Raptor Sound Set
Skysong Soundworks announces the release of the F-22 Raptor sound set for FS2004 and FSX. Made from actual recordings, the sound set is sure to please those that want some Custom sounds for their tactical fighters. The soundest is also suitable for the YF-23 Black Widow developed by Northrop. File name is RPT22snz.zip.

North Eastern Airlines
Owner Bob Artim reports on the latest new from virtual airline North Eastern Airlines and other members of the NERR Network. For details, read this press release.

P38-J Lightning for X-Plane Released
New from Heinz Dziurowitz is the P38-J Lightning for X-Plane. Included are three versions with a variety of liveries. For more information, read this announcement.

Aerosoft Releases African Airstrip Adventures
Aerosoft announces the release of African Airstrip Adventures. This add-on for FSX includes scenery for a large part of Kenya plus an innovative mission system. For details, read this press release.

VFR Reviews Gold Award
VFR Reviews is very proud to announce that we have awarded our first Gold Award for sceneries! For more information, please visit this page.

PRE-Flight Model For Free Download - Horten Ho 229
Now available for free download for users of the PRE-Flight RC Simulator is the Horten Ho 229, a WWII era "stealth fighter" flying wing. For details, read this announcement.

Announcing Kesuk Virtual
A new Alaskan Part 135 charter virtual airlines, Kesuk Virtual, announces its opening. For details, read this press release.

Just Flight Releases Warbirds Of WWII
FS2004 and FSX pilots can now fly some of WWII's most famous fighting aircraft thanks to the release of Just Flight's new Warbirds of WWII. For details, read this press release.

Rise of Flight: The First Great Air War Now Available
Rise Of Flight is a new, stand-alone air combat sim that accurately depicts aviation during the Great War. Fly for the French, British, German or American forces over the battlefields of Europe. Training missions are provided to get you started, with full careers to follow, or go head to head against live pilots over the internet. For more information, read this press release.

Dangerous Flights Emergency Edition 2009
Dangerous Flights Emergency Edition 2009 has six missions that gives the player a chance to experience real life failures and the ability to cope with quick decision making. For more information, read this announcement.

HJG Great Summer Update
Historic Jetliners Group announces their monthly update. Included are a flightline full of new and upgraded files featuring high quality Boeing 727, Douglas DC-8, DC-9 textures, models and panel/gauges for both FS2004 and FSX. For full details, read this press release.

Area 51 Releases AH-1S Cobra
FS2004 and FSX pilots can now fly the famous Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter, thanks to the new release from Area 51. The highly detailed copter comes with a variety of liveries too. For details, read this press release.

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