Ron Blehm celebrates his 10th year flying modern flight sims, and 9th year
writing for FlightSim.Com, with an inventive travel article. The idea: a
long distance trip in a turboprop--fast enough to make some distance but
still able to fly low enough to see the sights. The answer? Fly south
along 20° east longitude, from the cold of northern Norway all the
was to South Africa. Come along for the ride
here.
Review: Iris Simulations Pro Series Christen Eagle for FSX
For some thirty years the Christen Eagle has been a popular aerobatic kit
plane that comes in both one and two seat versions. Now thanks to Iris
Simulations, FSX pilots can fly this hot little plane in a version that
features a variety of interesting paint schemes, custom sounds,
authentic panels and much more. To learn more, read Bill Stack's complete
review
here.
Review: Aerosoft US Cities X San Francisco
Aerosoft's US Cities X San Francisco combines photo
scenery with custom buildings and adjusted autogen to enhance this
scenic area of California. Though not perfect, reviewer Orion Lyau
finds it an enjoyable scenery to explore. Learn more by reading his
complete review
here.
Review: Golden Age Simulations' Boeing Stearman 75 For FSX
When you think of "biplane", the Boeing Stearman 75 or one of its many
varations is likely the plane that comes to mind. It served widely as a
trainer in WWII and in a wide variety of rolls after. Golden Age
Simulations now offers a true FSX model of the Stearman that cames in
four highly detailed variations. Learn more by reading Bill Stack's
complete review
here.
Review: Saitek Pro Flight Multi Panel
Recently Saitek has been releasing a wide variety of reasonably
priced avionics and control hardware that works with Flight Simulator.
In this review, Nigel C. Martin examines the Pro Flight Multi
Panel that includes autopilot, auto throttle, flaps and trim
and can make your flying much more realistic. Learn more by reading the
complete review
here.
Where In The World #26?
Ron Blehm returns to present a new geography challenge for flightsimmers.
The last one proved easy for most participates, but this one won't be,
with not nearly as much information to go on.
Are you up to the challenge?
Read all about it
here.
Review: Tilt Rotor From Wilco
Wilco's Tilt Rotor is based on a real Bell/Agusta Aerospace
aircraft that is under development. This amazing craft takes off and lands
like a helicopter then tilts the rotors and flys like an airplane. It makes
for a great flight experience, as reviewer William Nonya describes in his
article
here.
Final Argosy 3: The Mercury Part 2
American Airlines captain Tony Vallillo continues the story of his
final flights in charge of the big jets. This story is one of a historic
flight, American Airlines flight One, "The Mercury", from JFK to LAX.
Tony delves into the history of early airplane travel, and this route
in particular, and then shares his own experience commanding the flight.
Read all about it
here.
Review: RAF Scampton Scenery
Team SDB has made a specialty of creating air force bases and in this
review Nigel Martin examines their version of the base RAF Scampton in
the UK. For a very low price, the scenery offers lots of exciting
detail. Learn more by reading Nigel's complete review
here.
Review: Switzerland Professional X For FSX/FS2004
In the real world, the mountains of Switzerland offer some of the most
spectacular aerial views to be found. In the default flightsim scenery...not
so much. But with Aerosoft's Switzerland Professional X you
get all new and accurate mesh terrain combined with detailed photographic
images so now the entire country looks just right. Learn more by reading
Kevin Glover's complete review
here.
Review: Boeing B737NG Deluxe Panel
NPSimPanel specializes in highly realistic panels for jetliners.
One of their latest covers the four Boeing 737 Next Generation models.
The package is more than just panels, though, as flyable 737 aircraft
are included. Perhaps best of all, it includes a real manual with lots
of information that would be useful to any 737 pilot. Learn more by
reading Bill Stack's complete review
here.
Freeware Focus: David Eckert
Recently FlightSim.Com had the chance to interview well regarded aircraft
designer David Eckert. Best known for his award winning FS2004
Stearman, Eckert has now designed around 25 add-ons, both freeware and
payware, even though such development is still only a part time task.
And despite the added challenge of designing for FSX he is not through yet.
Read the full interview
here.
Looking For A Cat
Once again reviewer Alejandro Hurtado goes looking for an aircraft for his
flightsim hangar. This time he's looking for amphibians, which in general
are not well represented in the flightsim offerings. Specifically, though,
the search is for the famous Consolidated PBY Catalina and for that the
search is a success. Read more
here.
Review: Newport Scenery Photo Real Melbourne
Newport Scenery's Photo Real Melbourne brings accurate
satellite imagery scenery to one of Australia's major cities. The detail
brings the city to life while having no effect on frame rates. Learn more
by reading Bill Stack's review
here.
737-400 Simulator - British Airways Cranebank
As good as our home flightsims are, the pros have simulators that are far
better. Several airlines now let anyone who is interested book time in
their sims and get a taste of what flying a real jetliner is like. Recently
Jonny Caldwell flew British Airways' Boeing 737-400 at Cranebank and tells
the story of what it was like
here.
Pre-Black Friday 50% Off Mega-Sale at the Pilot Shop
Our Pre-Black Friday sale is 6 giant sales in 1! We have over 50
great products at 50% off, this weekend only! We've got a wide variety
of diverse items to dramatically enhance the realism of your flight
simulator. Choose from the entire collection of mesh scenery from
FS Dreamscapes,
historical fighters from
Razbam,
Descent Pro FMC software
incredible aviation documentaries from
Flight Level,
improve your skills with
Instructor Station
or bring your flight deck to life with
FS2Crew!
Find all of our sale items
here
only for a limited time.
NL2000 Version 4.0 Screen Shots Released
The NL2000 scenery design team provides a progress report on version 4.0
for FSX including a new set of screen shots. For information,
read
this press release.
IVAO Announces Real Flight Partnership Event / EG-SY
IVAO's next Real Partnership Event will be in Africa and the Middle East
and will be held this weekend. For more information,
read
this announcement.
FSBreak Latest Podcast
The latest podcast from FSBreak features an interview with ORBX FTX
founder John Venema and scenery developer Holger Sandmann. For details,
read
this announcement.
Canopy - Danish Airfields X: Rarup Released
Danish Airfields X - Rarup is an accurate and highly
detailed rendition of Rarup Airfield EKRA, a small, private airfield
located near the city of Horsens on the east coast of Jutland, Denmark.
For details,
read
this announcement.
International Virtual Air Force Pilots Wanted
USAVAF (USA Virtual Air Force) is looking to expand the ICC Command
(International Combat Command) by adding members who are interested in
flying in different parts of the world.
Learn more
here.
Carenado - PA32R 301 Saratoga SP Released
Carenado's latest FSX aircraft add-on is the Piper PA32R 301 Saratoga SP,
a high performance six seat single engine piston aircraft. As usual from
Carenado, the aircraft is highly detailed and comes with a variety of
paint schemes. For more information,
read
this announcement.
TSS - Boeing 747 PW Sound Pack Released
The latest sound pack from Turbine Sound Studios is the TSS X
Boeing 747 PW Sound, featuring the PW 4062 engine. All sounds
are based on recordings from actual 747s. For details,
read
this announcement.
FSX Thunderbirds Tryouts
The FSX Thunderbirds have just begun the winter training season
and are looking for an experienced and sociable pilot to fill the #6
opposing solo position. For details,
read
this press release.
Virtual Military Airlift Command-VMAC
The Virtual Military Airlift Command is back up and running.
Lloyd Mendenhall, Paul McCullough and Grant Smight have come out of VA
retirement to rebuild VMAC again. For details,
read
this announcement.
Team SDB Releases CFB Cold Lake
New for either FS2004 or FSX is CFB Cold Lake in Alberta,
Canada, from Team SDB. The detailed air base includes lots of static
and AI aircraft. For details,
read
this announcement.
NMG Releases Kruger Mpumalanga International
The latest scenery package from NMG Trading is Kruger Mpumalanga International
Airport, a private owned airport near the famous Kruger National Park.
For more information,
read
this announcement.
VFR Short Fields X - Vol. 3 Quebec Released
Now available is VFR Short Fields X - Vol. 3 Quebec,
offering three great little airports in Canada, all located in the
northern part of Quebec. These detailed fields are
an ideal destination for smaller aircraft, including ski and
tundra tire equipped planes. For details,
read
this announcement.
HJG New Releases And Upgrades
Historic Jetliners Group announces another new flightline of both new and
upgraded classic jetliner files. Included are a variety of Boeing 727
aircraft, Douglas DC-8's, a new DC-9 project and more.
For full details,
read
this press release.
Virtual Flight Issue #8
Greeksim publications released their new issue. In this issue the all new
PMDG JS4100 is reviewed together with the latest Aerosoft scenery US Cities
X: New Orleans. For more information,
read
this announcement.
Hawkeye - Friday Harbor Pack Released
Hawkeye Simulations announces the release of Friday Harbor Pack
for FSX. The pack includes three completely redone airports around Friday
Harbor in the state of Washington. For details,
read
this announcement.
FlightSim Greenland Announces Kulusuk Project
FlightSim Greenland announces a new scenery project: Kulusuk (BGKK),
covering over 20,000 sq km. A video showing the scenery has just
been released. For more information,
read
this announcement.
Flight Sim Museum v3.0 Launched
Peter "MiGMan" Inglis announces the launch of Flight Sim Museum
v3.0. Some twenty years in the making, the web site has now been
moved onto the Joomla content management system and includes many features
to allow users to interact with the site.
For details,
read
this press release.
