Op-Ed: What Happened to the Flight Sim Community?MrYorkiesWorld has been a long time member of the flightsim community, but doesn't like problems he has seen more recently especially around the time of the announcement and release of MSFS 2020. He offers his experiences and opinions of where we are today, how we got here, and how we need to weed out ever-growing problems he sees.
Fly With That One Pilot Chick #5Author Ron Blehm knows a young woman pilot in Washington State who shares her flight training and flying adventures online and through videos. His idea was that it would be fun for flight simmers to join in on her adventures, flying the same routes and sharing their experiences. Since the series started she has gotten her instrument and commercial ratings and so has moved on to more advanced flights. Join in to see the feedback from #4 and try the new flight here in #5.
Review: Milviz T-38A Talon ReduxWith a name like Milviz you'd expect high quality military aircraft add-ons. According to reviewer Dale Ashcroft that's just what Prepar3D v4 pilots will get with the T-38A Talon Redux. This "study level" supersonic trainer is great looking and well modelled, much fun and challenging to fly.
KerrSpectives - A Thinking Man's Guide To Add-onsAuthor Kenneth J. Kerr returns with another "KerrSpective", this time looking at the early batch of add-ons for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator. In just a month there are aircraft, scenery, liveries and more to try, though some are still pretty basic. Kenneth has already tried a bunch of them and offers some thoughts about what is already available and the future of add-ons for MSFS 2020.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Performance & Benchmark AnalysisA lot of people interested in the new Microsoft Flight Simulator are interested in building up a computer system that will run the sim well. PremiumBuilds.com has put together an extensive analysis of what works best and has allowed us to republish the article. If you are building a computer for MSFS 2020, here is the detailed information you need.
Op-Ed: A Beginners View of Flight Simulator 2020Neil Birch has been involved in flight simulators pretty much right from the beginning. In this op-ed he shares a bit of his history and then takes a look at the newest Microsoft Flight Simulator. Like many, Neil has specific types of flying he likes to do and after some initial issues he's coming around to liking the new MSFS 2020 and has even started creating his own scenery for it.
Golden Age Simulations - Aeronca LC for FSX/P3DGolden Age Simulations expands their range of vintage light aircraft for FSX/P3D with the release of the Aeronca LC. This cabin class monoplane was built in small numbers in the 1930's and featured a radial engine, streamlining and a cantilever low wing. Both land and float plane versions are included, with high-res textures, fully animated cockpit, custom sound, etc.
DC Designs Concorde - The Legend Flies Again!The new P3D/FSX Concorde developed by DC Designs features a highly detailed 3D model based on extensive research and visits to museum-exhibit aircraft, with a fully animated exterior model including all access doors, engine inlet ramps, thrust-reverse buckets and control surfaces.
DC Scenery Design Releases SNPJ Patrocinio Brazil For MSFSNew from DC Scenery Design is SNPJ - Patrocinio Brazil for MSFS 2020. Patrocinio is a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil and one of the most important coffee producing areas of Brazil. The airport features a single 3938x98 foot asphalt runway and has no control tower. The scenery features HD textures, custom night lighting and more.
TopSkills - Flight Planning With MSFS VideoFor many years, Bill Stack of TopSkills has been creating training books and videos to teach flightsimmers realistic aviation skills. Today he announces the release of his first video specifically for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator: Flight Planning In MSFS. The video covers how to plan by VFR and IFR flights, including you departure and destination airports, route types, cruising altitudes and much more.
Flight1 Releases Prepar3D v5 Versions of Ultimate TerrainFlight One Software and Scenery Solutions have released Prepar3D v5 installers of all v2 editions of Ultimate Terrain. Ultimate Terrain is an excellent product if you are wanting to make P3D v5 as visually accurate as possible. Roads, Rivers, Streams, Landclass, Waterclass, and more is packed into Ultimate Terrain.
Black Box Simulation Releases L-19 Bird DogBlack Box Simulations announces the release of their first creation for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator, the L-19 Bird Dog. The MSFS 2020 version of this light utility aircraft includes a standard version, plus an amphibian model and a bush plane variant on tundra tires. A variety of military and civilian paint schemes are also included.
Airfield Canada Previews Halifax Stanfield Airport At NightSince it was announced in July, Airfield Canada has provided regular updates on their upcoming Halifax Stanfield Airport scenery in Nova Scotia, Canada, for X-Plane. This latest update showcases the airport at night.
DC Scenery Design - KTBR - Statesboro–Bulloch County AirportNow available from DC Scenery Design for X-Plane 11 is KTBR - Statesboro–Bulloch County Airport in Georgia, USA. This GA airport is enhanced with detailed HD hangars, buldings and objects with PBR textures. It also features detailed HD ground, full night lighting, accurate runway and taxiways, etc.
New France VFR Product: Poitou-Charentes VFR 3DAFrance VFR announces the release of a new scenery of Poitou-Charentes VFR 3DA for Prepar3D v4 and v5. This regional scenery includes many airports and cities. It features enhanced ground textures, high definition mesh, obstacle and VFR landmarks plus many other objects and buildings integrated into the environment.
Orbx Releases Bryce Canyon For MSFSOrbx announces the release of another scenery for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator: Bryce Canyon Airport. MSFS 2020 pilots can now explore the National Parks of the Southwest which are nearby, such as Zion, Grand Staircase, Arches and Monument Valley. The airport itself feature ultra-high details in the buildings and objects.
Drzewiecki Design Releases Moscow Landmarks MSFS v1.1Today Drzewiecki Design announces an update for their Moscow Landmarks MSFS package that upgrades the Russian capital with custom made buildings and other points of interest. The upgrade, which is free to previous customers, includes new custom made buildings around the city, custom airport ground layouts and light at Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports and various fixes.
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Thread Starter: BwoinbeerrGood evening from the Netherlands! I am having a big stutter problem. This especially during taxi. I think this did not happen on Windows 7, but...
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