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Version 1.0.0
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Payware Red Wing L-1049G Super Constellation is needed. This fictitous repaint shows an actor of a story I told on https://www.flusi.info/forum/index.php?thread/16725-dirty-deeds-done-dirt-cheap/ (in german language) It is about the return of a partially restored Super Constellation called Dirty from Goodyear/Arizona to Hamburg/Germany. And follows the fairy tale "The Ugly Duckling" by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. Please note: Red Wing L-1049 V2.5 is needed. Comes with gray cockpit style. Installation Unzip and move it to your MSFS Community folder. Enjoy! Legal This repaint is freeware; you may use and modify it as you wish for your own use. It may not be used or sold for commercial purposes, nor published on any website that charges for downloading either directly or through a membership fee. If you want to publish repaints based on it, you need written permission from the author. Thomas Roehl February 2024 -
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Payware Red Wing L-1049G Super Constellation is needed. This repaint shows Super Constellation Flyers Association L-1049G HB-RSC in its last livery with the stars on front fuselage and is dedicated to all Super Constellation fans in Europe and around the world. In 2019, the famous Breitling HB-RSC had to be sold to a german investment group. In fact, HB-RSC is stored in parts in a hangar at EDTG Bremgarten/Germany waiting for a better life. Today (February 2024) it is up for sale again. Please note: Red Wing L-1049 V2.5 is needed. Comes with gray panel style. Please delete all my prior Breitling HB-RSC repaints before installing this one. Installation Unzip and move it to your MSFS Community folder. Enjoy! Legal This repaint is freeware; you may use and modify it as you wish for your own use. It may not be used or sold for commercial purposes, nor published on any website that charges for downloading either directly or through a membership fee. If you want to publish repaints based on it, you need written permission from the author. Thomas Roehl February 2024 -
Version 1.0.0
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Payware Red Wing L-1049G Super Constellation is needed. This repaint shows Alaska Airlines Lockheed L-1049H Super Constellation N7777C with c/n 4803 in its paint scheme of 1966. Delivered in 1956 to Qantas as VH-EAN "Southern Tide". Cancelled from Australian Register on sale to Air New Mex Inc. as N7777C in July 1962. Leased to Alaska Airlines in 1964. Change of ownership to International Aerodyne Inc although lease to Alaska Airlines continued. In April 1967 aircraft crashed at Kotzebue-Wien Memorial Airport, AK. The approach to was completed in whiteout conditions with a very limited visibility. Following a 'normal' approach, the airplane belly landed and slid for few hundred yards before coming to rest. All 32 occupants were evacuated uninjured while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Probable cause: The crew failed to follow the approach check-list and forgot to lower the landing gear, causing the airplane to make a wheels-up landing. Noted 1978 at Kotzebue complete with wings and tail on a mound of earth. Still in Alaska Airlines colours but with titles "The Flying Martini Inc" being used as a bar. Finally scrapped in September 1980. Please note: Red Wing L-1049 V2.5 is needed. With gray cockpit style. Please delete all prior Alaska N7777C repaints before installing this one. Installation Unzip and move it to your MSFS Community folder. Enjoy! Legal This repaint is freeware; you may use and modify it as you wish for your own use. It may not be used or sold for commercial purposes, nor published on any website that charges for downloading either directly or through a membership fee. If you want to publish repaints based on it, you need written permission from the author. Thomas Roehl February 2024 -
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Payware Red Wing L-1049G Super Constellation is needed. This repaint shows Air France Starliner Lockheed L-1649A F-BHBL "Rochambeau" with c/n 1020. Was built 1957 and delivered same year to Air France. Based at Paris-Orly. This Super Starliner like she was named by Air France flew for the carrier until January 1963 with total 12.619 hrs flying time when wfu. Finally scrapped in August 1967 in Paris. Please note: Red Wing L-1049 V2.5 is needed. With gray cockpit style. Please delete all prior Air France F-BHBL repaints before installing this one. Installation Unzip and move it to your MSFS Community folder. Enjoy! Legal This repaint is freeware; you may use and modify it as you wish for your own use. It may not be used or sold for commercial purposes, nor published on any website that charges for downloading either directly or through a membership fee. If you want to publish repaints based on it, you need written permission from the author. Thomas Roehl February 2024 -
Version 1.0.0
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Payware Red Wing L-1049G Super Constellation is needed. This repaint shows L-1049H Super Constellation China Airlines B-1809. Built 1958 with c/n 4853 and delivered to Flying Tiger Line and registered N6925C. Came back to Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, converted to a H-model in 1960. TIA - Trans International Airlines used this aircraft until 1966. Came to China Airlines in October 1966 and was reregistered in B-1809. In service until 1970. Written off and finally scrapped in Taipei Taiwan in August 1972. Please note: Red Wing L-1049 V2.5 is needed. With gray cockpit style. Please delete all prior China Airlines B-1809 repaints from community before installing this one. Installation Unzip and move it to your MSFS Community folder. Enjoy! Legal This repaint is freeware; you may use and modify it as you wish for your own use. It may not be used or sold for commercial purposes, nor published on any website that charges for downloading either directly or through a membership fee. If you want to publish repaints based on it, you need written permission from the author. Thomas Roehl February 2024 -
Version 1.0.0
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Payware Red Wing L-1049G Super Constellation is needed. This repaint shows Willair International Lockheed L-1649A Starliner N8081H with c/n 1026 in its famous paint scheme of 1968. Delivered in 1958 to Trans World Airlines (TWA) as N8081H. Was sold to California Airmotive Corp. in 1967 and converted to a freighter. Willair International sold it in August 1968. Only weeks later, on Sep 28, 1968, N8081H crashed in Stockton, CA, The crew was completing a local training flight. On final, the crew failed to realize his altitude was too low when the right main gear struck a blast pad located 102 feet short of the runway threshold and was torn off. The airplane partially belly landed and slid for dozen yards before coming to rest. While all 11 occupants escaped uninjured, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. Finally scrapped 1969. Please note: Red Wing L-1049 V2.5 is needed. With gray cockpit style. Please delete all prior Willair N8081H repaints before installing this one. Installation Unzip and move it to your MSFS Community folder. Enjoy! Legal This repaint is freeware; you may use and modify it as you wish for your own use. It may not be used or sold for commercial purposes, nor published on any website that charges for downloading either directly or through a membership fee. If you want to publish repaints based on it, you need written permission from the author. Thomas Roehl February 2024 -
Version 1.0.0
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Payware Red Wing L-1049G Super Constellation is needed. This repaingt shows U.S. Air Force Lockheed VC-121E Super Constellation 53-7885, c/n 4151. The aircraft had been ordered by the U.S. Navy as the R7V-1 BuNo 131650 and was diverted during construction to conversion as a presidential aircraft. It was President Eisenhower's personal airplane between 1954 and 1961. His wife Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower christened it "Columbine III" in honor of the official flower of Colorado, her adopted home state, in ceremonies on Nov. 24, 1954. "Columbine III" served as the Presidental aircraft until President Eisenhower left office in January 1961. It remained in service transporting government officials and visiting foreign dignitaries throughout the world until it was retired in 1966. The aircraft is today on display at National Museum of the USAF in Dayton/Ohio. Please note: Red Wing L-1049 V2.5 is needed. With gray cockpit style. Please delete all prior Air Force One Columbine III repaints before installing this one. Installation Unzip and move it to your MSFS Community folder. Enjoy! Legal This repaint is freeware; you may use and modify it as you wish for your own use. It may not be used or sold for commercial purposes, nor published on any website that charges for downloading either directly or through a membership fee. If you want to publish repaints based on it, you need written permission from the author. Thomas Roehl February 2024 -
Version 1.0.0
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Repaint of payware Red Wing L-1049G Super Constellation. This repaint shows Qantas L-1049G named Southern Horizon of the year 1960. Delivered in 1955 as a 1049E, c/n 4581. Converted to 1049G with tip tanks in April 1958, then had a freight door installed in June 1960. Withdrawn from use 1962 and used as a static classroom at Sydney Airport with engines removed. Back in flying conditions in 1964, aircraft was used as cargo ship for several companies for service in Middle and South America until Lanzair (Channel Islands) leased it in 1975. In June 1976, during take-off nosewheel tyres broke up in Athens and precautionary landing made at Kuwait in sandstorm. Due to alleged irregularities associated with the flight a heavy fine was imposed on Lanzair. As a result the aircraft was abandoned at Kuwait City Airport. It was reported in 1991 that the aircraft had remained intact and had been used for fire-fighting drills at Ahmad Al Jaber Airbase until the airport was bombed during the 1991 Gulf War. Noted at the airbase in November 2020 in essentially the same condition. Please note: Red Wing L-1049 V2.5 is needed. Uses 4K textures. Grey cockpit style. Installation Unzip and move it to your MSFS Community folder. Enjoy! Legal This repaint is freeware; you may use and modify it as you wish for your own use. It may not be used or sold for commercial purposes, nor published on any website that charges for downloading either directly or through a membership fee. If you want to publish repaints based on it, you need written permission from the author. Thomas Roehl February 2024 -
Version 1.1.0
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Repaint of payware Red Wing L-1049G Super Constellation. This repaint shows fictious Swissair L-1049G HB-IBJ. Swissair never flew Constellations. Nevertheless, there were obviously two Connies in Swissair livery. In 1949, Swissair wanted to expand its transatlantic service and supplement the DC-4s. It was initially decided to lease two L-749s from KLM. In 1950, crews set out for Holland to fly HB-IBI and HB-IBJ to Zurich - the two Connies had already been painted and re-registered. At the very last minute, Swissair decided otherwise and the crews returned to Switzerland without the Connies. What had happened? The unexpected devaluation of the British pound had drastically worsened Swissair's economic situation. As a result, all plans to acquire a new long-haul fleet were put on hold for the time being. (Source: https://www.flightforum.ch/board/topic/92163-lockheed-l-1049-swissair-lackierung/) Please note: Red Wing L-1049 V2.5 is needed. 4K Textures. Grey cockpit style. Installation Unzip and move it to your MSFS Community folder. Enjoy! Legal This repaint is freeware; you may use and modify it as you wish for your own use. It may not be used or sold for commercial purposes, nor published on any website that charges for downloading either directly or through a membership fee. If you want to publish repaints based on it, you need written permission from the author. Thomas Roehl February 2024 -
/images/notams/notams22/acs0907.jpgWe are thrilled to introduce the Airplane Simulation Company whoproudly present a modernized version of a truly iconic tacticalairlifter, the C-130J. The arrival of this four engine turboproptransport will bring a new era of rich logistics gameplay in DCS. digitalcombatsimulator.com
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/images/notams/notams21/heav1002.jpgWe are proud to announce the release of the Electra 10 A forMSFS. Please note we are based in Australia where the sun is hot, thebeer is cold and the internet is very slow. We will update our buy nowpage with the other vendors as soon as the uploads eventually getstored and they are put into the various shops. Source
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/images/notams/notams21/iron0930.jpgUnmistakeable. Terrifying. Master of the skies: The fork-tailed devil. With over 10,000 built between 1941-1944 (and nearly 4000 of theseas the P-38L), the P-38 Lightning is an iconic American Warbird,easily distinguished by its unique twin-boom and central nacelledesign. The "Fork-tailed devil" inspired terror across Europe & thePacific as not only a fighter, but a highly effective fighter-bomber,night fighter and long-range escort. The Lightning is capable of speeds up to 414 mph and an excellentrate of climb, powered by its powerful twin Allison V-1710Engines. The Allison engines drive a 3-bladed Curtiss ElectricConstant-speed propeller, counter-rotating to eliminate yawtendencies, generating up to 1600 HP in each engine at a 2:1 gearreduction ratio. Dogfight performance is improved drastically with theaddition of innovative technology for its time, such as thehydraulically powered Aileron Boosters, Manoeuvre flaps and DiveFlaps. Our simulation aims to bring to life each facet of the incredibleP-38; from the unique flight dynamics excellently captured byGotGravel (our newest FlyingIron Team Member), the muffled roar of thetwin engines; from the finesse of managing the complex engine &cooling systems down to the minute details of the electricalsystem. FeaturesHigh-quality, extensively detailed and accurate 3D model & texturing brings to life every rivet, screw & oil streak of the P-38LImmersive Wwise Sound design built from professional recordings of a real P-38 and Allison V-1710. Highly dynamic sound design captures each detail of flight in stereo; dynamic wind noise, drag & buffer sounds, high-g effects, airframe stress & so much more!9 included liveries, including Richard Bong’s iconic livery. Professional quality nose art included in many liveries.Detailed & Extensive simulations of the Lightnings core systems, including accurate, code-driven replications of the Lightnings Fuel, Engine, Cooling and Electrical Systems.Incredibly realistic Flight Model created by our newest team member, the highly respected GotGravel!Custom code-driven heat & thermodynamics modelling, extensive engine management simulationRealistic Engine Start-up modelling (don’t forget your checklists!)Optional Drop TanksCustom damage modelling & failures, including heat damage & operating limits3D GNS 430 fully integrated into the cockpit (optional)Modern Radio / Transponder UnitInclusion of FlyingIron’s UI Tablet (optional). The tablet incorporates many useful GUI features and puts them in an easily accessible and realistic in-cockpit Touchscreen Tablet.Interactive checklists available to guide you through start-up and flight proceduresSource
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/images/notams/notams21/heav0928/lockheed-electra-1.jpgThe Lockheed Model 10 Electra is an American twin-engined,all-metal monoplane airliner developed by the Lockheed AircraftCorporation in the 1930s to compete with the Boeing 247 and DouglasDC-2. The type gained considerable fame as one was flown by AmeliaEarhart on her ill-fated around-the-world expedition in 1937. /images/notams/notams21/heav0928/lockheed-electra-2.jpg /images/notams/notams21/heav0928/lockheed-electra-3.jpgMany Electras and their design descendants (the Model 12 ElectraJunior and Model 14 Super Electra) were pressed into military serviceduring World War II, for instance the USAAF's C-36. By the end of thewar, the Electra design was obsolete, although many smaller airlinesand charter services continued to operate Electras into the 1970s. Source
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/images/notams/notams21/milv0905.jpgWith only a single screen shot, Milviz has offered a littletease on "something in their hangar". While they don't say, looking atthe unique shape it could only be a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird. Source
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Lockheed Lodestar Model 18Publisher: oliXsimReview Author: Stuart McGregorSuggested Price: $19.28/images/fsc/wbicons/store-buy-now-button.pngThe Aircraft /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar01.jpgThe aircraft under review in thisarticle is oliXsim's Lockheed Lodestar Model 18 released mid-2020. Theversion in question was 1.1. The L18, is a twin engine all metal mid-wing transport and wasfirst introduced in 1940. There were just over 600 built across allvariants, with both commercial airline and military variants beingoffered here. It definitely has that 1940's retro look and feel, so let's see howit performs. Initial ThoughtsI purchased my copy at the FlightSim.Com Store and in my opinion itis reasonably priced at $19.28 considering you are getting bothcommercial airline and military options, and a total of 5 variants forthat price. It is a large download at a little over 500MB, so beprepared for a bit of a wait if your internet speed is a littleslow. /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar12.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar13.jpgInstallation is simple, just a case of drop and drag into yourX-Plane's Aircraft folder, however there is a security key requiredfor this one, so you need to activate it once installed. Thedocumentation provided is genuinely nice and authentic, and has a realvintage look to it. You will find several documents provided,including a POH, emergency procedures, info on the autopilot orautomatic flight system, the modern avionics that are provided on somevariants, instructions for dealing with ice and rain (both of whichare simulated) and very importantly, instructions on how to start theengines from cold and dark. I found the documentation clear and easyto read and follow. The fact that there are multiple versions and variants provided(with and without X-Plane standard GPS), means there is plenty foreven the most experienced simmer to get their teeth into, and it tookme a few hours to check out all the versions and variants. I really dolike it when developers provide options for end users, as that waythere is never a shortage of features to check out. This review isvery much an initial look into some of the main features offered,however for those who like to really delve in the minutia, I couldhonestly have spent many more hours getting to know everything the L18from oilXsim has to offer. Having options is a good thing in myopinion. /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar14.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar15.jpgOn The GroundThe exterior details are nicely done, with more rivets than you canshake a stick at, multiple radio antennas, nicely modelled landinggear & control surfaces, through to the shiny bare metal look, theseare just a few examples of why this aircraft is extremely easy on theeye. From photographs of the real-world aircraft, the developersappear to have done a rather good job in my opinion of replicating theL18 in X-Plane, so well done to them. The shiny exterior fuselageeffects may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I quite liked thisfeature, which is very in keeping with aircraft from this era. It justadded to that overall retro feel you get when around aircraft of thisvintage. From the outside, the two-flight crew are partially animated withhead and arm movements, and I really like the fact that theirsunglasses came and went as the time of day changed. /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar16.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar17.jpgFrom the pilot's seat, there are a couple of pop out menus that canbe activated to control several pre-set views, as well as the 13-pagePilot's Handbook, so you can access all the key checklists duringflight very easily once you know where to click on the instrumentpanel. Please read the manuals, it is well worth it, as there aremany features discretely placed that you may not come acrossotherwise. The stock model comes with several different liveries, commercialairline and military, and these cover countries such as the UK, USA,Australia, The Netherlands Antilles, Sweden, and Canada. If you wishto create your own livery, blank white and bare metal textures areprovided and can be used. As I do create my own liveries from time totime, I took the liberty to do just that, and I found this aircraftextremely easy to paint. That may not sound like much if you havenever created a livery in X-Plane, however, having a simple singlefuselage template makes a huge difference to the effort required topaint some aircraft, so this was very much appreciated. A feature thatI am sure will be appreciated by the livery artists out there. /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar18.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar19.jpgAs you look around the cockpit, you will find lots of furtherdetails in a well modelled interior. All the switches, levers,multiple fuse buttons, window catches and latches that I tried, areanimated, and the feel of the cockpit and cabin is fantastic. Thecockpit dials I found to be easy and clear to read, and the nightillumination was warm and authentic. The lighting in the cabin atnight I also liked, as there are individually illuminated readinglights in the commercial airline version, and rudimentary rooflighting in the military variant. I also liked the fact you can add reflective effects to theinstruments, although the required switches are a little bit fiddly atfirst and a bit out of the way. However, there are other nice featuressuch as chocks and passenger steps that can all be added and removedwhen on the ground, as well as the pilot animation, which can beswitched on and off to suit. Raindrops are simulated on the cockpit and cabin windscreen andwindows when it rains, as is ice if the temperature drops below 2degrees. The de-icing equipment works pretty well in removing this,however, I did find that from the outside the iced-up window effectswere not as realistic as they could be, which was a pity, because fromthe inside of the cabin I felt this was quite nicely done. /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar20.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar21.jpgThe L18 is one of those aircraft that perhaps at first glance youmay not give it a second thought, however, once you start to explore(and importantly read the manual...) you will find all sorts of nicefeatures that show the developer really has put some serious thoughtinto their product. It is also worth mentioning that if you like oldschool gauges rather than the more modern glass cockpits of today,this aircraft really delivers. There is a plethora of gauges, to thepoint that at first it could be a little overwhelming if you are justa casual flyer. However, once you spend some time in the cockpit, aswell as digesting the manual, everything starts to fall intoplace. The provided Pilot's Handbook also really helps as it describesthe numerous features in photos and in words. Very handy! Sadly, one thing that did take the shine off my flying experiencejust a little, was the fact that my SAITEK panels (switch, 2 x radio,multi) only partially worked as standard, meaning additional scriptswill be required to get them to function correctly. I appreciate thatnot everyone uses these panels, however for those that do, please beaware that you will need to write appropriate scripts. As the panelspartially work, this may have also had something to do with the factthat I found the autopilot system to be a bit twitchy at times, andnot always doing what I wanted. I should stress though, that this mayhave been down to me and my hardware rather than anything to do withthe L18. Different autopilot systems are provided in the differentmodels, from the very simplistic Navomatic/800 simple switch system,to the slightly more complex S-TEC with backlit visual panel. /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar22.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar23.jpgI will be honest that in the past I have not really been a massivefan of tail draggers like the L18, mainly because taxiing and movingaround the ground often feels like a painful chore requiring a hugeamount of effort and practice just to keep the aircraft in a straightline. In my opinion, taildraggers are a bit like Bovril, Marmite orVegemite, you either love them or hate them! However, in this case Iwas pleasantly surprised, as taxiing and manoeuvring the L18 on theground was straight forward and easy. I think this was aided by thefact there are quite large cockpit windows on the side so you can seewhat you are doing to a large extent. When adjusting the throttles and prop levers, you can hear a nicechange in the engine sound as the engines come to life. Keepingcontrol as I headed off down the runway, everything went as planned. Iwas able to keep the nose straight down the centre line all the wayuntil...up I went. Takeoff was exceptionally smooth. The outsidesounds are rich, however, they did not appear to be 3 dimensional, asI heard no difference in tone or volume as I moved around the exterioror ran a fly by. Perhaps something for the developers to work on in afuture update. In saying that, it did not really detract too much frommy flying enjoyment. /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar24.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar25.jpgIn The AirDuring the climb and descent, I found the L18 very responsive tothe input controllers (CH yoke, pedals and throttle quad) withoutbeing too sensitive, and I was easily able to control my rate of climb& descent, airspeed and direction. Once in my cruise, the feel of theL18 was excellent. Exceptionally smooth turns and control waseffortless. I completed my various tests with a couple of night flights to tryout the night-time features. I found the instrument panel to be warm,well-lit, and easy to read. There are several control knobs to adjustthe brightness of the cockpit instrument panels and these can be foundto the left of the pilot's seat. /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar26.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar27.jpgTo be honest, there isn't really too much else to say about theflight characteristics, other than I felt that the L18 makes the bestof what X-Plane 11 has to offer, which is a genuinely nice flightmodel, and in my opinion, the best one on the market at this time. TheL18 was just so super smooth, a real joy to fly, and it was veryrelaxing to spend a couple of hours in the clouds imagining what itmust have been like during the early days of commercial flight, andhow aircraft like the L18 shaped the modern world of aviation. Final ThoughtsI really enjoyed my experience in oliXsim's Lockheed Lodestar Model18, so if you are looking for a little bit of post-war 1940'snostalgia to add to your hangar, the L18 is really well worth alook. All the models are packed with features, it handles well on theground and in the air and looks fabulous both inside and out. Althoughin my opinion the sounds could perhaps do with a little improvement tobring the L18 on par with many other payware aircraft, the addition ofnice features such as animated pilots and their disappearingsunglasses, window icing and rain effects, really add that little bitextra. This sort of detail, in conjunction with the overall highquality of the modelling and pure enjoyment factor, in my opinion,make the L18 an ideal candidate for purchase if you are looking for anaircraft in this class. /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar28.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar29.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar30.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar31.jpg/images/reviews/lodestar/title3.jpgStuart McGregor Purchase oliXsim - Lockheed L18 Lodestar for X-Plane 11 See other aircraft from oliXsim Continue to next page for pictures of all the liveries... Liveries Liveries /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar02.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar03.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar04.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar05.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar06.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar07.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar08.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar09.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar10.jpg /images/reviews/lodestar/t/oliXsim-Lockheed-Lodestar11.jpgPurchase oliXsim - Lockheed L18 Lodestar for X-Plane 11
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/images/notams/notams21/virt0330/virt0330.jpgThe "Super G" was the most successful version of the Lockheed SuperConstellations and one of the last great piston-engine airliners. Soonafter the plane's introduction, it became clear that airlines wouldinvest in jet aircraft. For long range operations, the Super G couldbe fitted with extra wingtip tanks increasing the fuel capacity bytwo-thirds more than the original "Connie" models. The first flight ofthe G-model Constellation was on December 7, 1954 and it wasintroduced to commercial service by Northwest Airlines on July 1,1955. The Super G was a popular choice among the airlines with 42being flown by domestic carriers and 59 by foreign airlines. /images/notams/notams21/virt0330/l1049g-1.jpgFeaturesEasy installation with P3D's auto-discovery featurePBR materials used throughout'3D' constructed gauges used throughout324 custom animationsCockpit is optimized for VR use, fully testedSwitch click and other custom cockpit soundsHigh quality Skysong Soundworks sound setCockpit features authentic representations of both Pilot, Copilot and Flight Engineer stationsRadio Operator's Station, representation onlyOne 8K livery, 4K VC texturesCustom engine startup smoke effectTogglable crew figuresEmbarkation stairs appear on exit openIllustrated 37-page user manual in PDF formatNote - NO 2D panel is provided. /images/notams/notams21/virt0330/l1049g-2.jpg /images/notams/notams21/virt0330/l1049g-3.jpgPurchase Virtavia - L-1049G Super Constellation for P3D v4/v5
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Today we would like to welcome a new developer to the FlightSim.ComStore. oliXsim creates classic aircraft for X-Plane 11 and we nowhave two of them on offer at the store, the Lockheed Lodestar Model 18and the Junker Ju52/3m. Those who like round engines will surely enjoythese aircraft. /images/notams/notams21/olix0117/ju52.jpgJunkers Ju52/3mThe Junkers Ju52/3m D-AQUI is one of the last four aircraft of thetype Ju52/3m, which were built before 1945 in Dessau. The "D-AQUI" isthe last airworthy Junkers Ju52/3m approved in commercial aviation.It belongs to the Deutsche Lufthansa Berlin Foundation. /images/notams/notams21/olix0117/junkers-1.jpgFeaturesAnimated pilots with daytime dependent sunglassesAnimated raindrops on the cockpit and cabin windowsFull functional 3D cockpit, every switch animated with its own tool-tip with description and high detailed cockpit instruments (4096 x 4096 high resolution texture)High detailed passenger cabinTh animated "No smoking / Fasten Seat Belt" and "Emergency Exit" lightsReflections and shining outside and insideNight lighting outside and insideFunctional GPUVR Modus compatibleFMOD soundInteractive checklist and walk-around pagesEasy AutopilotStandard X-Plane GPSDocumentations in PDF /images/notams/notams21/olix0117/junkers-2.jpgPurchase oliXsim - Junkers Ju52/3m /images/notams/notams21/olix0117/lodestar.jpgLockheed Lodestar L18The Lockheed Lodestar is an all-metal mid-wing transporter thatentered service in 1940 and is known for its inherent stability andeasy maneuverability. Years of continuous operation around the worldunder a variety of operating conditions has shown that the Lodestar isa reliable, versatile aircraft with exceptionally highperformance. /images/notams/notams21/olix0117/lodestar-1.jpgIn this package provided models are: Civil aircraft: Lockheed L18 LodestarLockheed L18 Lodestar with Standard X-Plane GPSMilitary aircraft: Lockheed L18 (C60) LodestarLockheed L18 (C60) Lodestar with Standard X-Plane GPS /images/notams/notams21/olix0117/lodestar-2.jpgFeaturesAnimated pilots with daytime dependent sunglassesVisual rain effect on the cockpit and cabin windowVisual ice building effect on the cockpit and cabin windowFull functional 3D cockpit, every switch has its own tool-tip with description and high detailed cockpit instruments (4096 x 4096 high resolution texture)Detailed passenger cabin with animated "No Smoking / Fasten Seat Belt" signsReflections and shining outside and insideNight lightingVR Modus compatibleFMOD custom soundsEasy autopilotDocumentations in PDFPurchase oliXsim- Lockheed L18 Lodestar
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/images/notams/notams20/wing0929/vega-1.jpgThe Glamour Girl is now on floats! She'll be included exclusivelyfor the upcoming MSFS add-on. There's still a lot of work to be done,so stay tuned! The Lockheed Vega is an American six-passenger high-wing monoplaneairliner built by the Lockheed Corporation starting in 1927. It becamefamous for its use by a number of record-breaking pilots who wereattracted to the rugged and very long-range design. Amelia Earhartbecame the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in one,and Wiley Post used his to prove the existence of the jet stream afterhaving flown around the world twice. /images/notams/notams20/wing0929/vega-2.jpgSource Wing42 Bringing Two Vintage Planes To MSFS
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/images/notams/notams20/virt0309/virt0309.jpgDesigned from the outset as an early-warning aircraft, the WV-2 wasofficially named "Warning Star" although "Willy Victor" became themore common name. The original C-69 which became the prototype modelfor the 1049 Super Constellation, was also used for the prototype ofthe WV-2. The PO-1W/WV-1 tested the electronic equipment to be used onthe WV-2s. In 1962 the WV-2s became EC-121Ks. This was followed bymany designation changes due to aircraft modifications. In August1964, the Tonkin Gulf Incident caused VW-1, the "Early WarningSquadron" to be tasked with daily airborne early warning coverage insupport of combat operations in Vietnam. Bases were initially set upat Sangley Point, Phillippines and later moved to Chu Lai, SouthVietnam and later Danang. /images/notams/notams20/virt0309/virtavia-1.jpg /images/notams/notams20/virt0309/virtavia-4.jpgFeaturesPBR materials used throughout'3D' constructed gauges used throughout324 custom animationsCockpit is optimized for VR use, fully testedSwitch click and other custom cockpit soundsHigh quality Skysong Soundworks sound setCockpit features authentic representations of both Pilot, Copilot and Flight Engineer stations8K liveries, 4K VC texturesCustom engine startup smoke effectTogglable crew figuresIllustrated 37-page user manual in PDF formatPhotoshop paint kit files providedNote - No 2D panel is provided. /images/notams/notams20/virt0309/virtavia-2.jpg /images/notams/notams20/virt0309/virtavia-3.jpg /images/notams/notams20/virt0309/virtavia-5.jpgPurchase Virtavia - EC-121K Warning Star For P3D v4.5
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/images/notams/notams20/roll0205/roll0205.jpgLet's Fly The L-188 Electra: Episode II of Famous Aircraftof the World Series Lockheed's Electra provided a number of airlines with theirintroduction to turbine powered aircraft. Today it remains popularwith freight operators. The Lockheed L-188 Electra was developed tomeet a 1954 American Airlines requirement for a domestic short tomedium range 75 to 100 seat airliner. In June 1955 American awardedLockheed an order for 35 such aircraft. Lockheed's design, the L-188,was a low wing, four turboprop powered aircraft. Many other airlinesshared American's interest in the L-188, and by the time the firstprototype flew on December 6 1957, the order book stood at 144. Welcome Captains, re-live the late 1950s & 60s flying thisgreat aircraft in twenty missions all over the world when it was areal queen among pilots and passengers. Have you ever flown on aLockheed Electra? Now is your chance to feel the power of the firstUSA turboprop! /images/notams/notams20/roll0205/fly-the-electra-1.jpgFeaturesCarry freight & passengers over the 1950-60s sky 20 missions in USA, Indonesia, Panama, Greece, Portugal, Australia, Japan, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, Africa and more... Schedule timetable New scenery at airports and airfields Six weather themes Complete documentation /images/notams/notams20/roll0205/fly-the-electra-2.jpgPurchase Rolling Cumulus - Famous Aircraft of the World Series Episode II - Let's Fly the L-188 Electra for FSX
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/images/notams/notams19/wing0729/wing42-1.jpgWork on the update for the Wing42 Lockheed Vega is progressingslowly but steadily and we're coming very close to a release of thenext mind-blowing version of our "Glamour Girl". Read below whatawesome features are coming in this new version and how you canparticipate in testing the new features. New Feature - Wear, Tear And MaintenanceThe most work-intensive change is the introduction of wear and tearto our prop-o-tronic physics engine of the Vega. With it comes acomplete overhaul of the maintenance system. We already programmed over 100 malfunctions with more tocome. Those range from instrument failures to catastrophic enginemalfunctions. To fix any of the issues, encountering during your flights, you nowget access to your new mechanic Jack. Through our dialog system, youcan describe the symptoms you encountered and Jack will start to takethe appropriate actions. If he finds an issue, he'll report back to you and give you a quickbriefing of what went wrong and what actions were taken to fixit. He'll also indicate the failed component in the interactivemaintenance manual and makes a note in the engine log. More Features - New SoundsThere's new, roaring engine sounds as well as many other noisesthat add to the immersive experience of the Vega. Even MOAR FeaturesOther changes include: A new flight modelOverhaul of the payload managerA fully functional Winnie MaeCountless tweaks and changes to the model and the prop-o-tronic physics engineSource
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Skysong Soundworks Releases Lockheed L-049 Constellation Sound Pack
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/images/notams/notams18/skys1214.jpgCompiled from real world recordings for a truly immersive soundexperience inside and outside the aircraft. Suitable forpayware/freeware models. Audio Features Include:Powerplant: 4 × Wright R-3350-745C18BA-1 radial, 2,200 hp (1,640 kW) eachAttention To Detail On Every Aspect Of The Connie's Audio EnvironmentCockpit AmbianceAvionicsCabin-BellExitStart-UpShut-DownFuel-PumpRoll With RattlesGear WarningGearTouch-DownWindFlapsAutopilotStallGear WarningFlyby Ambiance/Distance Doppler (Sound You Hear From Adjacent Airports)History: The Lockheed L-049 Constellation was the first model ofthe Lockheed Constellation aircraft line. It entered service as theC-69 military transport aircraft during World War II for the UnitedStates Army Air Forces and was the first civilian version after thewar. When production ended in 1946 it was replaced by the improvedL-649 and L-749 Constellation. Purchase Skysong Soundworks Releases Lockheed L-049 Constellation Sound Pack -
Back in MayMilviz gave us the first few exterior screen shots of theirwork in progress Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird for FSX and Prepar3D. Todaythey've offered some interior shots as well: /images/notams/notams18/milv0915/sr71-1.jpg /images/notams/notams18/milv0915/sr71-2.jpg /images/notams/notams18/milv0915/sr71-3.jpgSource
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Review: Wing42 Lockheed VegaBy Michael Hayward /images/reviews/wing42ve/t2/20180607225316_1.jpgThe Vega is a high-wing monoplanedesigned and built by Lockheed in the late 1920s. Designed as along-distance passenger, cargo and recreational aircraft, it set manyrecords worldwide - Amelia Earhart flew one across the Atlantic forthe first time and Wiley Post used it to prove the existence of thejet stream. Wing42 are a new developer on the flight simulator scene, with thisbeing their first product released. In this review, I shall look indetail at this aircraft and the features that it brings to you. One thing that I will also mention is that at the time of writingthis review, the aircraft is very much in an 'early access'stage. This means that while the aircraft is functional, there arenumerous more features to come - This is something I'll go into detailwith throughout this review. /images/reviews/wing42ve/t/20180607230536_1.jpg /images/reviews/wing42ve/t/20180607230412_1.jpgAircraft SpecificationCrew: 1Length: 28ft 6in (8.7m)Wingspan: 41ft (12.5m)Height: 6ft 5in (2.0m)Empty Weight: 2,565lbs (1,163kg)Maximum Takeoff Weight: 4,500lbs (2,041kg)Powerplant: 1 x Pratt & Whitney Wasp R1340CAircraft PerformanceRange: 725mi (1,165km)Rate of Climb: 1,300ft/min (6.6m/s)Service Ceiling: 25,000ft (9,570m)Max Cruising Speed: 185mph (298km/h) /images/reviews/wing42ve/t2/20180607231221_1.jpg Download And InstallInstallation of the Wing42 Lockheed Vega is simple and follows youraverage installer. After purchasing the aircraft on their web site,you can download an installer from your account. When you run it, allyou have to do is select your chosen simulator and the installation iscomplete. You also get a total of three different PDF documents, explainingas to how the aircraft works and what it includes. These however didtake a little bit of searching as they are located in the AppDatafolder of your system as opposed to a usual aircraft subfolder. Thesedocuments are clear and easy to read and explain each and every stepon starting up the aircraft and what each button and switch does. /images/reviews/wing42ve/t2/hkdanhkkidafnibi.jpgOn a side note, I have also seen a preview of some upcomingphysical printed checklists which do look quite cool indeed! These areto drop once the final design is complete and ready for sale. Exterior ModelThe Lockheed Vega 5 is a very beautiful plane. Sleek in design, with itsmassive bulky engine at the front. The modelling in this add-on does it proud. You get a lot of detailin this aircraft which ultimately makes it a fantastic plane tofly. When you look deep into the body, you can see where bump mappinghas been used to define the bolts and panels that held the aircrafttogether, while larger details such as the slot for the landing lightto sit in has been built into the model itself. /images/reviews/wing42ve/t/20180607225935_1.jpg /images/reviews/wing42ve/t/20180607225408_1.jpgA passenger cabin has also been modelled, which is visible fromboth the internal and external views. Looking through the passengerwindows, you can see the simple bench-style seating that the aircrafthad back when it was in passenger service, namely with BraniffAirlines. The interior however is something I will speak about in moredetail later on in this article. One thing to also mention is the animations that you get with thisaircraft. When you look at the engine, the top cover does vibratealong with it. This is something that the real aircraft did, asaircraft engines at the time were not so efficient - instead, theywere majoritively loud and bulky. Wing42's rendition of this is verywell done and does suit the package well. You also get full flightsurface animations too, as well as the rear cabin door. Textures are split into their different components (for examplefuselage, rudder, wing, etc.) and differ in resolution depending onwhat they are covering. This is a good way to ensure that you havehigh-quality textures across the entire model while keeping the filesize down at the same time. The fuselage for example is done at 4Kresolution, while the rudder is only done at 1K. Within the simulatorhowever it all appears as really high quality, to the point that anyvisible writing is clear and easy to read. /images/reviews/wing42ve/t2/20180607225511_1.jpgYou get a total of six liveries with the aircraft. These are: Lockheed 'house' colorsWing42's custom liveryBraniff AirwaysShell corporate planeMilitaryJimmy Mattern's 'Eagle' Cockpit And InteriorThe cockpit of the Vega is also done to a very high standard andvery much looks the part. All of the gauges you expect to find arethere, all 3D and modelled to a high standard, adding a sense of depthto them. The compass is also particularly well done, being astand-alone model almost "floating" in its compartment in the center ofthe panel. The coloring and texture work of the aircraft also stands out andgives the aircraft a real feel for its age. Weathering has beenapplied throughout the cockpit and cabin, and for the most part, itlooks really good. The cockpit seat-back has also been animated, allowing for you toopen and close it, giving you full access to the cabin from thecockpit! As the pilot sat in front of and above the passengers in theLockheed, the pilot would have to open a small hatch and climb intotheir seat. This is something that has been added to this aircraft andshows the level of detail that the developer is trying to get intotheir package. /images/reviews/wing42ve/t2/20180607230823_1.jpgSpeaking of the cabin, this has been fully modelled with two cameraviewpoints set inside of it. The cabin is a simple bench-seated layoutwith large windows either side for passengers to look out of. The handgrips on the roof also move around and are dynamic to the way you areflying the aircraft, changing position in banks and during turbulence- think of doing loops and sharp turns? These will rather violentlyshake around the cab. Buttons, Gauges And FunctionalityWhen it comes to the operation of this aircraft, this is one of thebiggest features of this add-on when you look at the functionality itbrings. This was built long before automated startups, meaning you have togo through a very precise checklist in order to get the enginerunning. The aircraft however was years ahead of anything else at thetime, and when starting up compares to a modern-day PiperCherokee. The Vega is very much a hands-on aircraft, and this add-on aims toreplicate that to as close a study-level as possible. You also get a fancy UI system which goes through the checklist ofthe aircraft, but also a configuration panel too which allows you toset the payload and fuel on board, as well as ground items and wheelchocks while stationary. This is something I very much like about thisaircraft and is something that really makes it stand out by giving youtotal control not just of what you are doing while in the air, butalso while you are on the ground itself. /images/reviews/wing42ve/t/20180607230843_1.jpg /images/reviews/wing42ve/t/20180607230911_1.jpgOne thing that I absolutely love about this aircraft is thefunctioning spark plugs and fuse box! If you want to disable a part ofthe aircraft, you can do so through with the switches on the box, orwhat you can do instead is unscrew the fuse box panel and mess withthe wires and fuses itself! While not 100% there yet, this willeventually become integrated into a full engine management system thatwe will see in the future. This I will talk about in the Early Accesssection of this article. SoundSpeaking to the developer of the aircraft, this is something weboth agree is lacking right now. The engine loops aren't the best inthe world and does take away from the experience. The soundsthemselves are also fairly basic, some using the default FSX setup; forexample tire squeal. They have however mentioned that they aim to introduce a fullexternal sound system in the future, and potentially have athird-party company create the loops instead. They have said that atthe end of the day, the aim of this aircraft is to be the mostimmersive aircraft possible, and so are willing to go anywhere inorder to get the best they possibly can out of this add-on. /images/reviews/wing42ve/t2/20180607225527_1.jpgFlight DynamicsFlight dynamics are 90% of the way there. You have an aircraft thatis very fun to fly, but it does need a few minor tweaks - something wewill see in engine simulation management once that is fullydeveloped. When it comes to your payload, this very much affects the weightand feel of the aircraft in the air. When carrying a full load with afull fuel tank, the Vega is a lot heavier and unstable whenflying. Stalling is also easy to achieve if you don't manage yourweight properly, something I've found out the hard way! While it stilluses tables and set numbers to define the flight characteristics(something that the simulator itself can be quite limiting in), thisadd-on does have a number of set variables, all dependent on how youfly and the setup of the aircraft itself. That gives you a much morerealistic feel over how the aircraft will fly. While a number of aircraft suffer from the fact that each flightfeels the same and you can predict exactly how the aircraft will flyin any weather preset, the Vega has its own character that changes howit flies each time you take off. As you burn fuel, the aircraft feelslighter to fly. Flying overweight? You will struggle to get off theground and climb. It's these characteristics that differentiates itfrom anything else I have flown on this platform. /images/reviews/wing42ve/t/20180607230420_1.jpg /images/reviews/wing42ve/t/20180607230454_1.jpgEarly Access?Yes, this aircraft is very much in early access. At this time, the aircraft is flyable and works very much as itshould, but there is a lot more planned for the Vega in thefuture! The developer aims to eventually implement a full aircraftmanagement mode to the aircraft. Think what Just Flight do with theirengine management system on some of their more recently GA aircraft,but with a lot more depth to it. That means as well as your fullengine management, you will also need to maintain your aircraft andensure that everything is in tiptop condition, otherwise, it all goeswrong. You will also see improvements in the sounds and flight dynamicstoo so that both are as immersive as they can get within the flightsimulator. That and along with a conditions-based failures systemwhere depending on how well you fly and maintain the aircraft theworse it is to fly, I'm definitely expecting an add-on that redefinesthe way people fly within the sim. Effects on the aircraft are also set to be improved too. Right nowwe have the default smoke textures on hard landings and engine startupand a basic volumetric 3D landing light. Eventually, new effects willalso be added to the interior and exterior of the aircraft, giving youa full feel for immersion, even as far as what weather you arecurrently flying in. You can check out more of the upcoming features on theirweb site. /images/reviews/wing42ve/t/20180607231003_1.jpg /images/reviews/wing42ve/t/20180607231055_1.jpgOpinion And Closing RemarksWhat more is there to say about this add-on? I've had a lot of funflying the Vega 5. The aircraft itself is not one I'd expect to findmyself flying as for those that know me I like my 'heavy metal' whenit comes to flying. The Vega however is something different -something that I've definitely grown to love the more I flew it atdifferent times of the day with different payloads and weatherpresets. The lifelikeness of the aircraft is definitely something that makesit stand out. While not completely ready, you do see where a lot ofthe management features come into play. Flying the Vega also takessome practice as the flight dynamics have been worked to make theaircraft feel differently depending on its weight distribution andweather factors. The work put behind this aircraft so far is massive, something thatshows when you look closely at the amount of detail that is alreadythere in the model. The developer is also committed to putting a lotmore time into this project until it is everything they want from it,the most realistic and historic aircraft on any flight simulatorplatform. Pricing is also set at 45€, but while the aircraft is in earlyaccess, you can pick it up for a very honest 30€. This I feel isa very nice price for an aircraft with all the features it has, andthose that it will get in the future. All updates thereafter will befree meaning you won't miss out on anything to come. Likewise, you canalso use my discount code 'DRAWYAH20' when purchasing to also get afurther 20% off the total cost, which is a rather nice extra on top ofthat. /images/reviews/wing42ve/t2/20180607225925_1.jpgIf you're a fan of pre-war aircraft or would like to fly somethingvery hands-on as opposed to automated systems, then the Lockheed Vega5 by Wing42 is something that is definitely worth looking into! The Technical BitMinimum RequirementsMS Windows 7/8/10FSX/P3D v4Quad core CPU ~3GHzMemory min. 4GBGraphics Card min. 512 MB~350mb per installation (subject to change!)~300mb (subject to change!)Review PC SpecsMicrosoft Flight Simulator X: Steam EditionWindows 10 Professional6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 6700K Processor16 GB RAMNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 745/images/reviews/wing42ve/lockheed-vega.jpg Michael Hayward Purchase Wing 42 - Lockheed Vega Note: You can use discount code 'DRAWYAY20' to get 20% off your purchase.
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/images/logos/milviz.jpgMilviz has posted some new screen shots of their upcomingLockheed SR-71 Blackbird: /images/notams/notams18/milv0507/sr71-1.jpg /images/notams/notams18/milv0507/sr71-2.jpg /images/notams/notams18/milv0507/sr71-3.jpgSource Shop Milviz at the FS Pilot Shop
