Tutorial: Setting The AltimeterSetting the altimeter correctly before and during flight is a basic pilot skill. In this video thecorporatepilotdad covers the basics of setting up the altimeter, showing different methods of setting it as well as covering sources for the information needed to make the setting.
Tutorial: Maneuvering During Slow Flight -- Common Mistakesthecorporatepilotdad returns with another video tutorial on basic flying skills, this time covering slow flight. Learn the ins and outs of maneuvering during slow flight in this next video in my Learn To Fly Here series. Slow flight teaches airspeed control that must be learned in order to become a licensed pilot.
The H-4 Hercules "Spruce Goose" Story - Real vs SimulatedHoward Hughes' famous "Spruce Goose" (H-4 Hercules) became part of MSFS 2020 with the release of the 40th anniversary edition recently. In this video, Laurie Doering looks at the history of the real aircraft and offers some comparison video of the real plane versus the flight simulator version.
Review: Pro Flight Trainer Puma X5 by FlightSimWe at FlightSim are pleased to provide our thoughts on the Puma X5 by Pro Flight Trainer. We hope you find our feedback useful.
Tutorial: Practice Holding Pattern Entries Here - 10 Hold EntriesThere are a variety of different ways to enter an IFR holding pattern and the options can be confusing. This tutorial video presents ten scenarios based on the location the aircraft is coming from relative to the hold.
Remembrance Day TributeToday being Remembrance Day or Veterans Day, Laurie Doering brings us an appropriate video tribute, remembering the WWII crews of the Avro Lancaster bomber. Over 7000 Lancasters were built and they and their crews played a major role in the war effort.
Rolling Cumulus Announces New Format Adventure Trips COMING SOONRolling Cumulus Software is pleased to announce that New Format Adventure Trips for MSFS is coming soon to an airport near you. Our "REAL RCS TRIPS" have been designed following real Flight Plans giving routes with distances in NM and Compass Bearings.
OnCourse Software Announces PF3 ATC Now 40% OffOnCourse Software is pleased to announce that they are reducing the price of their ATC program, PF3 ATC, by 40% starting today. PF3 works with MSFS, P3D, FSX, FS9, and can even be used with XPlane (when using additional plugins).
Lockheed Martin Engages Unreal Engine For Aerospace Simulation R&DLockheed Martin has announced that they are engaged in R&D efforts to create next-gen simulation solutions based on Unreal Engine. What this means for the future of their Prepar3D flight simulator is unclear, as there is no mention of that or any other specific product.
Coming Soon: ST Simulations EHBK Maastricht-Aachen AirportST Simulations announces that they will soon be releasing MSFS 2020 scenery for EHBK Maastricht-Aarchen Airport in Germany. It will include many airport buildings and will include an interior of the airport terminal. It will also feature highly detailed textures with PBR, custom objects, accurate layout and more.
PMDG Plans To Develop Boeing 777XWith the Boeing 777X expected to enter service in 2025, aircraft developer PMDG has briefly announced in their forums that a flightsim model is "definitely in the plan". They also announce already having strong backing from the manufacturer.
Just Flight Latest Update On FS Traffic MSFSJust Flight is making good progress on FS Traffic MSFS and has offered a development update with details. All core functionality is now included in the latest build and is under test. In addition, custom effects and animations are being added and all aircraft models from the initial specifications are complete.
SimWorks Studios PC-12 NewsSimWorks Studios has announced that the planned release date for their
Leonardo SH Fly The Maddog X 64 Bit Edition New InstallersAircraft developer Leonardo Softhouse announces new installers for their MSFS 2020 and Prepard3D versions of their Fly The Maddog jetliner. They also announce that they are bridging the gap in features between the MSFS and P3D versions and fixing bugs in both versions.
Aerosoft – Offshore Landmarks North Sea MSFSNow available from Aerosoft is another landmark for MSFS 2020: This project covers the North Sea, the Channel and the Irish Sea and attempts to include every man-made object.
VSKYLABS DC-3 Airliner Release NearsVSKYLABS announces that v1.0 of their 'Test-Pilot: DC-3 Airliner for X-Plane 12 is likely to be released within the next one to two weeks. In the meantime, they offer some new screen shots of the cockpit and passenger cabin.
Fenix Simulations A320 Development UpdateFenix Simulations has provided a detailed update on their progress on the A320 for MSFS 2020. Progress on the IAE versions has been slower than expected. The EFB is also getting a rewrite, with nearly 400 man hours already spent on it. There will also be a new installer system and they also announce they are expanding and looking for additional developers.
Drzewiecki Design Announces Plans For KEWR SceneryScenery developer Drzewiecki Design has announced progress on their scenery for Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR) for MSFS 2020. They expect to enter beta testing next week, with release planned for December.
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Finally, Helicopters!
Thread Starter: Buck TurgidsonUpdated and went to the intro on helos and was sorely disappointed in the demo. Looked at my settings and they were set correctly on realistic and...
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