Ron Blehm returns to present a new geography challenge for flightsimmers.
Number 33 was a remote, desolate location that should have been quite a
challenge but in fact a very large number of people got it!
Well, number 34 is a quite different location with minimal clues provided.
Can you identify it?
Read all about it
here.
Review: A2A Simulations' B-17G Flying Fortress With Accusim
A2A Simulations has done it again with their B-17G Flying Fortress with Accusim.
The plane is remarkably detailed with a wealth of special sounds and other
features found in few other planes. Still, the plane is not overly difficult
to fly and looks great. Learn all about it by reading Kevin Glover's
complete review
here
Freeware Focus: Matthew Brooks Of AIG
Recently FlightSim.Com had the chance to interview airport
designer Matthew Brooks. Matthew is a part of the Alpha India Group
and active in AIG Ground which develops airport scenery, primarily for FSX
but also for FS2004.
Read the full interview
here.
Review: Mega Airport Boston Logan From Aerosoft
Aerosoft's Mega Airport Boston Logan recreates this busy airport
in great detail, using aerial images, accurately modeled buildings and
other structures, runways and taxiways built to original plans.
Reviewer Bill Stack finds the results very pleasing and realistic looking.
Learn more by reading his complete review
here.
CAP Search & Rescue Practical Guide
Civil Air Patrol: Search & Rescue is great for the
light plane fan as it offers realistic search missions and provides the
tools (custom gauges) to do it. It's something quite different from the
usual add-on and in this article Stan Shear offers some guidance on how
to get the most out of it. Learn more by reading his complete article
here.
Review: Sikorsky Tarhe/Skycrane By Nemeth Designs
The CH-54 Tarhe and S-64 Skycrane, developed by Sikorsky in the late 1950's,
is a unique helicopter still hard at work and still supported by Erickson.
This giant machine makes for some interesting flying and MILVIZ/Nemeth have
supplied an attractive visual model too. Learn more by reading Bill Stack's
complete review
here.
Review: Ultimate Airliners - Super 80 Pro
Ultimate Airliners - Super 80 Pro from Coolsky and Flight1 offers
FSX pilots the chance to fly a classic jetliner with an authentically reproduced
next generation cockpit. It also features a unique Integrated Cockpit Training
System to guide new pilots through proper procedures. Learn more by reading
Rohan Nair's complete review
here.
Review: Friendly Panels King Air 350 Collins Panel
Friendly Panels' package provides a Beechcraft King Air 350 twin turboprop
equipped with Collins Pro Line 21 and Colline FPI-900 equipment. The panels
are easier to read than those from the default King Air and include more
feature, such as an excellent FMC. Learn more by reading Bill Stack's
complete review
here.
Review: World of Subways, Volume 1, "The PATH"
Occasionally we like to look at other types of vehicle simulators. Here instead
of a sim that takes to this sky is a sim that takes you underground, down into
the subways of New York City. World of Subways Volume 1 "The PATH"
offers an up close and realistic view of subway operations. Learn more by
reading D.C. Shoemaker's review at TrainSim.Com
here.
Review: Suvarnabhumi Airport For FS2004
Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport is so new that it is not included in the FS2004
default scenery at all but now thanks to Armi Project flightsimmers can enjoy this
stunningly beautiful airport in a package that reviewer Bill Stack feels is
one of the best scenery add-ons he has seen. Learn more by reading his
complete review
here.
Review: Lord Howe Island X From Aerosoft
Aerosoft has used the latest FSX technologies to recreate Lord Howe Island
in the Tasman Sea near Australia. It includes high accuracy mesh and full
photo coverage of the island allowing you to explore the islands, coasts,
reefs and more. Learn all about this scenery by reading Alexander Czarnecki's
review
here.
Review: Bell AH-1Z Viper From Area 51
Area 51's AH-1Z Viper offers FS2004 and FSX pilots the chance
to fly a highly capable multi-mission attack helicopter. Each sim gets its
own distinct flight model and both include highly detailed visual models
as well. Learn more by reading Bill Stack's complete review
here.
Review: Cessna Citation Mustang From Flight One
The Cessna Citation Mustang is one of the smaller jets, being in the VLJ
class, but Flight One's version is big on features and details. The plane
has a customizable interior, modern glass cockpit, lots of exterior eye
candy and is fun to fly. Learn more by reading William Werrlein's complete
review
here.
Review: Curtiss P-36 Hawk From Vertigo Studios
When first flown in 1935, the Curtiss P-36 Hawk was a new type of military
aircraft--low wing, metal frame, etc. Now FSX pilots can fly this trend
setter thanks to the new version from Vertigo Studios. Reviewer Bill Stack
puts it through its paces and offers his review
here.
Review: Carenado 185 Skywagon And 185 Bush
The Cessna 185 was a powerful single engine taildragger that was produced in
large numbers. Now Carenado offers two versions, a standard plane and a bush
version, give FSX pilots many options. Paul Clancy tries them all and gives
his report
here.
Feature: Final Argosy Four - Fini Flight
All things come to an end, and with one final flight Captain Tony Vallillo
ends his career flying the big jets. The "fini flight" is a round trip to
Rome and in this last article in the "Final Argosy" series Tony describes
all the rituals and routine of such a flight. Read the whole story starting
here. If you've missed the earlier parts
of the series, you can start at the beginning
here.
Flight Simulator Platform Solutions has created the Ultimate
Checklist for Flight Simulator as add-on software designed to be run
across a computer network or on a single PC. It comes standard with 71 planes
from 23 makers with room for expansion. For details,
read
this announcement.
FScene Announces Amended Night Textures
FScene announces amended night textures for registered users of FScene
replacement ground textures. The first patch covering the USA & Canada
textures is now available.
For more information,
read
this press release.
CLS Releases MD81/82 Jetliner And Livery Pack
Commercial Level Simulations announces a new FSX add-on
featuring the MD81/82 members
of the McDonnell Douglas jetliner family. Also released is a companion
livery pack which offers an extended set of airline paint schemes to choose
from. For details,
read
this announcement.
Astrasim Expo Shows The Way Forward For Flight Sim Events
The Astrasim Expo was held this past weekend at the Royal Air Force
Museum in Cosford, UK. The event was a great success with record attendance.
For more information,
read
this press release.
Eastern Airlines Virtual Adds New Getaway Tours Installment
Eastern Airlines Virtual adds Africa as their latest Getaway Tours
installment and it is available now. Along with South America, the Caribbean,
Canada and Europe, this tour will test the most seasoned pilot.
For more information,
read
this announcement.
Historic Airline Group Goes European
Historic Airline Group has added BOAC/BEA from 1958 to their growing list of
classic airlines. For details,
read
this press release.
USAvAMC Enters The 21st Century
USAvAMC vAir Mobility Command has entered the 21st century of php after
years of static web sites. For details,
read
this press release.
PRE-Flight Model For Free Download - Mitsubishi G4M Betty
PRE-Flight adds another free aircraft, this time the Mitsubishi G4M Betty,
Japan's best bomber of WWII.
For details,
read
this press release.
Announcing FS Lightman Services
The FSLIGHTMAN has opened his paint shop for FS aircraft, for those hard to
find liveries, and has gone through some major changes to the site. For details,
read
this press release.
RDJ Sim Releases FSX Mission F18
New from RDJ Sim is FSX Mission F18. For the first time in FSX
smart tracking weapons such as Sidewinder missiles and smart bombs are used
in this intense FSX combat simulator add-on. For details,
read
this announcement.
TSS - Boeing 777 Rolls Royce Trent-800 Sound Pack Released
Turbine Sound Studios has released the third of three sound packs for the Boeing
777, this time in support of the Rolls Royce Trent-800 engines. For details,
read
this announcement.
USA Virtual Air Force Re-Creation Of Vietnam Conflict
The USA Virtual Air Force announces its recreation of the conflict in
Vietnam will take place during September, with over 80 sorties involving 20
classic aircraft.
For more information,
read
this press release.
Get Railworks for Half Price This Weekend Only - Under $25!
The next generation of train simulation is here with stunning graphics,
challenging missions, and beautifully modeled locomotives. Like Microsoft Flight
Simulator, Railworks isn't just a standalone sim. It's a platform
with a thriving community of add-on content developers and even beginners can
easily create and share your own content. Whether you're an original Train
Simulator fan or just looking for a new type of simulator experience, you have
to try Railworks for yourself. For a limited time, you can get the complete
simulator including bonus Challenger for half price - just $24.98! Get it
here
before this offer expires.
Just Flight A320 Jetliner Out
Just Flight announces the latest member of its F-Lite range of airliners,
the A320 Jetliner, now available in boxed and download format.
For details,
read
this press release.
Borderline Sim - Knoxville-Downtown Island Released
The second scenery in a series of southeastern USA general aviation airports
from Borderline Flight Sim is Knoxville Downtown Island Airport for FSX.
For details,
read
this announcement.
Frat Bros Design Releases Red Checkers
Frat Bros Design releases the "Red Checkers" version of the CT-4E Airtrainer
from Pacific Aerospace Corporation Limited (PACL), a single engine prop training
aircraft. For details,
read
this announcement.
Captain Sim Releases B-52 BUFF Exterior
B-52 BUFF Exterior from Captain Sim is an FSX version
of the massive Boeing B-52H model, one of the longest serving aircraft in the
USAF fleet. For details,
read
this announcement.
Announcing Microsoft Flight
The first announcement about something that we've long waited for has been made.
Microsoft has provided some little information about their plans for their next
flight simulator. Visit Microsoft
here
for information.
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