• European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition - 2013

    The European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE 2013) just ended in Geneva. The convention showcased a variety of new and improved aircraft from companies like Piper, Cessna, Embraer, Beech, Bombardier and more.

    May 25, 2013

    Introduction To Terrain Mesh

    There are many things that combine to make up the flightsim world that we fly through. Terrain mesh is one of those things, but not every flightsimmer really understand what it is. In this article, Justin Tyme of FSGenesis gives a thorough explanation of terrain mesh and what improved mesh can do to enhance your flightsim experience.

    May 23, 2013

    Streaming Aircraft Position From FSX To Google Maps With Realtime

    Google Maps can do many things, and with the right interface using Realtime it can display live aircraft positions extracted from FSX. In this tutorial Sergio Costa walks you through all the steps involved.

    May 21, 2013

    Interview With Fermin Fernandez of FSWidgets/TweakFS

    FlightSim.Com recently had the chance to talk with Fermin Fernandez who creates a variety of add-ons under the brand names of FSWidgets and TweakFS. He's been involved in flight simulation for many years and is also a real world private pilot.

    May 18, 2013

    Getting To Grips With A Yoke

    Many real planes are flown with a yoke yet flightsimmers often get by with their keyboard, mouse or a simple joystick. While a joystick can be just fine, Bob May realized many of the planes he likes use a yoke so he decided to transition. This is the story of his experience.

    May 16, 2013

    Interview With William Ortis

    Recently FlightSim.Com had the opportunity to interview William Ortis who for many years has been a prolific creator of add-on aircraft, operating under the name Lionheart Creations. In the interview we learn about his background, his interests and his creation methods.

    May 13, 2013

    Review: Captain Sim 737-200 Captain

    Captain Sim is well known for creating quality airliners and that seems to be the case once again with their Boeing 737-200 line. First time review Meng Yu gives the plane and try and offers his findings here.

    May 11, 2013

    Feature: Life Is Full Of Surprises

    Life is full of surprises, like your wife giving a birthday present of a flight experience with "SkyFighters", a group that teaches basic combat maneuvers in a Beech T-34 Mentor. William Dyer had the chance to do just that and shares his real world aviation experience with us in this article.

    May 9, 2013

    Review: Dornier 328-110 X From Virtualcol

    The Dornier 328-110 X from Virtualcol is an accurate representation of this large and modern turboprop airliner. It comes in a variety of liveries from around the world and looks good inside and out. Learn more by reading Bill Stack's complete review.

    May 6, 2013

    Review: FS Instant Help

    FS Instant Help is a clever utility that runs with FS2004 and FSX and provides what seems like a knowledgeable co-pilot in your plane who can explain various aircraft controls as you use them. Help can be spoken and/or written, is easy to use and is configurable. Learn more by reading Bill Stack's complete review.

    May 4, 2013

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