Review: X-CPL-PilotIf you ever fire up X-Plane and wonder "where am I going to go now?", X-CPL-Pilot provides a great solution. It is a GA business simulation that lets you create your own company, starting small and working your way up. You can do multi-point trips, sightseeing, sky-diving and more. Recently an airliner component has been added as well. Reviewer Andrew Parish really enjoyed the structure it added to his flying.
Review: Boundless Simulations - EGNS Isle of ManReviewer Paul Mort takes a look at the first payware X-Plane 11 scenery from Boundless Simulations. The scenery features EGNS Isle of Man, a British Dependency located in the Irish Sea. He found the scenery to be very immersive, with lots of little details that bring it to life. Buildings, runways and taxiways were nicely textured, and good night lighting is included as well.
Review: Orbx Dundee Airport for X-PlaneOrbx adds the third biggest airport in Scotland to the X-Plane 11 landscape with their version of Dundee Airport (EGPN). Reviewer Stuart McGregor found the airport had many of the details and little touches that Orbx is well known for. He considers it a keep that he will enjoy visiting again.
Review: DC Scenery Design - SNPJ Patrocinio AirportIt's nice to see designers trying the new Microsoft Flight Simulator and here we take a look at SNPJ Patrocinio Airport in Brazil from designer DC Scenery Design. It's a fairly simple airport, but also very inexpensive. Reviewer Neil Birch finds flying there an enjoyable experience, with good models and textures and a good fit into the surrounding scenery.
Where in the World Feature 127After a short break, the Where In The World series challenge from Ron Blehm continues. Last month's destination proved to be challenging, with not many right answers. This destination is a "Spa". Can you figure out where it is? We're looking forward to some MSFS 2020 screen shots to go with your answers.
Review: Bus Driver - The iniBuilds Airbus A300While nominally a review of the iniSimulations Airbus A-300-600R(F) On The Line for X-Plane, in this article author Tony Vallillo gives you a two-fer. Tony has nearly 4000 hours flying the reviewed aircraft and so shares the history of the plane as well as his personal history with it, before delving into reviewing the X-Plane version, which he finds to be superb.
Prealsoft Scenery Design Releases Casablanca MSFSPrealsoft Scenery Design announces the release of their first scenery for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator. Casablanca Airport GMMN features Mohammed V International Airport, serving the economic capital of Morocco. The scenery features a highly detailed airport, customized ground and 3D buildings, animated jetways, etc.
SamScene3D Update On Hong Kong ScenerySamScene3D continues to work on their scenery package for Hong Kong, Hong Kong City Times, for MSFS. The Microsoft Flight Simulator release is planned for the end of this month, with a Prepar3D version coming in November. Today they have released some new screen shots showing the city at night.
Orbx Releases Notodden Airport MSFSTake flight in Norway with Notodden Airport, Out now for Microsoft Flight Simulator from Orbx. Developer Finn Hansen brings to life this delightful general aviation airfield. The scenery includes lots of details of both the airport and the surrounding townsite.
Boundless Simulations - EGBB - Birmingham Airport for X-Plane 11Boundless Simulations announces the release of their biggest project so far, EGBB - Birmingham Airport for X-Plane 11. One of the busiest airports in the UK has been recreated with all details within the airport boundary, but also including nearby hotels, offices, Birmingham International Station and Resorts World Arena. Full PBR HD textures are used and other little details are added like an animated monorail.
A1R Design - A1R A-15 for FSX/P3DFor those interested in some silent flight the new A1R A-15 sailplane from A1R Design Bureau will be just the thing. The A-15 is a single-seat, mid-wing, V-tailed, FAI Open Class sailplane from the 1960's. This version is compatible with FSX/P3D and comes in five liveries with custom sounds, animated virtual cockpit, accurate flight dynamics and more.
Aerosoft New Info On Airport Chania MSFSAerosoft now reports that Airport Chania for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator is "coming soon". This will give MSFS 2020 pilots a scenic destination on the Greek island of Crete to head for. The work in progress screen shots show a detailed airport with development well progressed.
Verticalsim Announces Greensville-Spartanburg MSFSVerticalsim announces their latest scenery for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator will be Greensville-Spartanburg (KGSP), in South Carolina, USA. The scenery will feature PBR lighting, hand-crafted objects, HD buildings, custom mesh and more.
Neil's Tours - UK Farm Strips - Vol 1 for MSFSFor lovers of grass strip flying Neil's Tours offers a comprehensive package from all around the UK. UK Farm Strips - Vol 1 for MSFS includes fifty fun little airfields spread around the UK countryside. Also included is a detailed guide book with text descriptions, photos and charts to help you navigate.
TopSkills - Navigating With GPS for MSFSTopSkills has released another training video for pilots of the new Microsoft Flight Simulator. Navigating with GPS for MSFS teaches you modern navigation techniques, using the Garmin GPS devices included with MSFS 2020. You'll learn how these devices function and how to read the maps and navigate between airports and waypoints.
Air Hauler 2 UpdatedJust Flight announces the release of an update toAir Hauler 2 for FSX and Prepar3D. Air Hauler 2 builds on the addictive first edition to give you even greater control of your own global freight and passenger company, with more options, wider opportunities and infinitely greater flexibility. The update has an extensive list of fixes and improvements.
Gaya Simulations Teases Zurich Airport For MSFSGaya Simulations have teased us with a single image of their upcoming scenery of Zurich Airport (LSZH) for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator, along with a pending six month roadmap of their projects.
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