Reviews

Dino Cattaneo has created quite a number of finely detailed and very popular military aircraft. In this review Dylan Brown takes a look at his F-35 Lightning II, a modern jet fighter that has some exciting features and performance.

The 24 FSX flights from FlightSoft in Fly To Rio reproduce the most exciting part of the flight--the landing--in Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian locations. They are ideal for practicing landing approaches in various aircraft types and sizes. The locations provide interesting scenery and an MD-10 airliner is included as part of the package too. Learn more by reading Bill Stack's complete review.

The Pilatus PC-21 may be called a trainer but it certainly won't be confused with the basic trainers pilots start on - not with a powerful turboprop engine, 4000 fpm climb rate and 200° per second roll rate. Iris Simulations has accurately recreated the plane for FSX and included two versions and many repaints, all with accurate cockpits and other features. Learn more by reading Raymond Andersen's review.

Pro-ATC/X from Pointsoft replaces the faulty built-in air traffic control in FSX and Prepar3D with ATC that really works, right from the departure gate to your destination. It also includes flight planning, route calculation, copilot support and more. Learn more by reading Stuart Outram's complete review.

FS Instant Approach Pro from FSInventions lets you get right to what is often the most interesting part of a flight: the approach and landing. It's simple to use and lets you quickly set up an approach to whatever airport you want. Learn more by reading Bill Stack's complete review.

It's always nice to add a new plane or scenery, but those programs that change Flight Simulator at its core have a much greater impact on your flying experience. Sim Physics X is just such a program, adding new things to FSX like icing effects, changes in braking, new sounds and much more. All can be configured individually too. Learn more by reading Gustavo Mercado's review.

The C188 AGTruck from Alabeo gives X-Plane pilots the chance to fly a somewhat unusual light plane. According to reviewer Dominic Smith, Alabeo have outdone themselves with the C188 AG Truck. They have managed to create an aircraft which has character, depth and style all rolled into one. Fantastic modeling of the exterior and interior with a truly satisfying flight model make this an aircraft to be flown and flown.

The B-2 "Spirit" or Stealth Bomber is a most unique plane that few pilots in the real world will ever see the inside of. But thanks to Area 51 Simulations, FSX pilots can fly this unusual craft. Raymond Andersen gives it a try and offers a complete report in his review.

EasyFMC X lets you add a realistic flight management computer to any FSX aircraft, giving your cockpit a tool that most modern jetliners have. Boeing and Airbus style FMC's are both included. Reviewer Bill Stack found it added a new level of realism to flights.