The flight simulator show Flight Sim 2017 returned to the RAF Museum Cosford UK for the fifth consecutive year. Hosted by Just Flight and PC Pilot, this was the largest one yet with 1800 attendees and over 35 exhibitors. Michael Hayward was there and offers his report.

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If you were waiting for the winter holidays to purchase some new add-ons from Alabeo for your flight simulator then wait no longer. Instead of the usual December sale, Alabeo is holding their annual sale right now for ten days in September. From September 14 to September 24 save 40% off on most of Alabeo's fleet of add-on aircraft.

Turbine Sound Studios presents the Boeing 747 Pratt & Whitney JT-9D-7R4 Pilot Edition sound package for FS2004, FSX and Prepar3D, recorded in HD high definition. This Pilot Edition is as heard from the cockpit. This product has been developed for the CLS model, though other models will also work with this sound package.

The FS Pilot Shop announces the start of their annual Labor Day Sale for 2017. For a short time around the Labor Day holiday many favorite flight simulator products will available at discounts up to 60% off their regular prices.

Now available at the FS Pilot Shop from Virtualcol is a new version of their ATR Series Pack for FS2004. It features all the variants of both the ATR 42 and ATR 72 and comes with 79 repaints.

New from Skysong Soundworks is Curtiss C-46 Commando HD Audio for FS2004 and FSX. This flight simulator sound pack features authentic audio from this twin-engine WWII era cargo transport.

The McDonnell F-4F Phantom II is a two-seater and supersonic fighter capable of long range, all-weather fighter-bomber capabilities as well, and used in Germany. AFS Design now offers F-4F Phantom v2 for FS2004 bringing their latest version of this famous plane to FS2004 users.

AFS Design announces the Eurocopter Tiger v2 for FS2004 and FSX. This is a multi-role battlefield helicopter with production beginning in 2002. It features 17 different visual models covering German, French and Australian versions.

The FS Pilot Shop announces that their annual "Back to Flight School Sale" begins today. This is a great chance to fill up your flight simulator hangar with some great add-ons. Over 40 companies are included in the sale.

New from VRInsight is the Flight Master Yoke III. The Flight Master Yoke III adds more functions to the previous Flight Master Yoke including high-end stainless steel shaft, solid cast aluminum powder coated yoke wheel, throttle and switches for Cessna 172 type panels.

The Boeing 747 Handles for Saitek Throttle Quadrant from Cockpit PHD enhances the Saitek throttle with handles that simulate the four throttle levers for a Boeing 747.

The Airbus Flap Set for Saitek Throttle from Cockpit PHD is an attachment that is designed to increase the realism of the flap movement. It is designed to work with the Saitek Pro Flight Throttles.

Virtualcol announces a new flight simulator product for 2017, the CRJ Series Pack For FS2004. All variants are included, plus a wide range of liveries. The model is frame rate friendly and includes original jet sounds and a functional virtual cockpit.

Announcing the release of a large collection of sound packs for the BAC One-Eleven and HS Trident for FS2004 and FSX. Sound engineer Benoit Plamondon has released part two of this project featuring the RR Spey 512.