IFR Training Part 1Ten years ago, author Chris Liddell made the leap from flightsimming to flying real aircraft, and shared his training adventures with us in a series of articles under the banner "Going Solo". He's still an active PPL and has increased his flying skills over the years and now shares his next big adventure as he begins instrument training.
RNAV GPS Approach Tutorial - Microsoft Flight SimulatorFlightSim.Com video team member thecorporatepilotdad returns with another tutorial video. This time he shows how to do an RNAV GPS approach to LPV minimums. Though the basic techniques apply to any sim and aircraft, it is demonstrated at the very busy Teterboro Airport in New Jersey (KTEB), flying in MSFS 2020 with the Beechcraft Bonanza. Watch and learn how to do instrument landing approaches with ease.
Review: Orbx Hollywood Burbank Airport for MSFSWith Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR) brings one of primary Los Angeles area airports to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Our reviewer MrYorkiesWorld pays a visit and finds that it is really a great looking airport with some amazing surrounding scenery, and calls it a must-have for MSFS 2020.
Review: FlyMex - Mexico City VFR LandmarksMexico City is one of the top ten most populated cities in the world and deserves a good look in MSFS 2020. Thanks to developer FlyMex Simulations and their scenery package Mexico City VFR Landmarks flying over this area now gives Microsoft Flight Simulator users lots of interesting and realistic buildings to see, even including things like the pyramids at Teotihucan. Reviewer Diego Vega explores the city with words and a video and shows you what he found.
Where in the World Feature 129The Where In The World series challenge from Ron Blehm continues into the new year. Last month's challenge was the largest airport in the Green Mountain State and quite a few people were able to get it right. This month's challenge may require some knowledge of history as well as geography. Are you up to the challenge?
CJ4 Working Title Mod - VNAV and ILS ApproachIn this video, video team member thecorporatepilotdad takes a look at the Working Title CJ4 Mod for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This mod takes the default MSFS 2020 CJ4 bizjet and makes it much more realistic. The video is part review and part tutorial, showing how to do a VNAV and ILS approach. The author flies a plane using the same avionics in real life and was impressed with the realism found here.
Aerosoft - Additional Previews Of Berlin Brandenburg For MSFSOver in their forums, Aerosoft have shown off some additional previews of their Berlin Brandenburg Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator. EDDB looks to be coming along nicely.
Orbx Previews Stockholm Bromma Airport For MSFSOrbx presents the first preview of their upcoming Stockholm Bromma Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator. MSFS 2020 pilots will soon be able to head to ESSB and see not only a detailed airport but also an updated Stockholm city with over 100 custom POI and other upgrades to bring the city to life.
Indiafoxtecho Quick Update On T-45IndiaFoxtEcho has released a quick update on their progress with the T-45 for MSFS 2020. They are currently reviewing feedback from the real-world pilots who have been testing it, and fine tuning the flight model. New sound effects from real-world recordings have also been added. If all goes well, it could be released in late February.
Aeroproyecto - Update Pack for Aeroproyecto C172N FloatplaneAeroproyecto announces another in their line of Cessna aircraft for FSX/P3D. Update Pack for Aeroproyecto C172N Floatplane works with their existing float plane by adding a 180 hp engine version and a number of new liveries. In addition, things like the engine sound have been updated.
Rafael Santos - Ingamepanels Pack 3in1 for MSFSNow available at the FlightSim.Com Store from Rafael Santos is a collection of utilities for Microsoft Flight Simulator called Ingamepanels Pack 3in1 for MSFS. Included are IVAO VATSIM Map v1.2 to view IVAO and VATSIM traffic within the sim, METAR Viewer v1.3 and VFRMap Enhanced v1.3 which lets you use OpenStreetMap right in your cockpit.
VSKYLABS - 2021 Development News FlashVSKYLABS always has a bunch of projects for X-Plane in the work and their latest announces has updates on a number of them. One fascinating project is the Rutan Model 158 aka "Pond Racer" but others in the works include the Aeroprakt A22-LS, and there will be more announcements and surprises coming soon.
Pilot's Releases B314 For Prepar3DPrepar3D pilots can now relive the early days of trans-oceanic traffic by flying Boeing B314 - The Clipper now available from Pilot's. Known as the absolute quintessential flying boat, the majestic Boeing B314 Clipper is an unmistakable icon of the flying boat era.
FlyingD Scenery Announces Frankfurt-Egelsbach For MSFSNew scenery developer FlyingD Scenery announces that they have started development on Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport (EDFE) - the airport of the rich and famous - for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Development is mostly complete and is currently undergoing testing, with release expected in a few weeks.
Perfect Flight - FSX Missions - United CRJ-700Now available from Perfect Flight is FSX Missions - United CRJ-700. The pack includes a collection of flying missions that offer flight briefings, cabin preparation, step-by-step checklists, etc. Also included are United liveries for the default Bombardier CRJ-700. Missions also features the exclusive PES (Passengers Entertainment System), wit five new and unreleased soundtrack.
Taburet - Lauriston Airport For MSFS 2020Visit the Caribbean nation of Granada via the new Lauriston Airport (TGPZ) scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator from Taburet. Also know as Carriacou Island Airport, it is a great starting point to visit the Caribbean or to head south to Venezuela and South America. The scenery features custom objects, adjusted runway threshold, night lighting and more.
DCS Adds New Landable ShipAs well as the substantial push to complete the Hornet's new features, the DCS team would like to mention a notable addition: handy wind bulk carrier. This is a new civilian ship equipped with a functioning helipad UH-1H Huey, SA342 Gazelle and Ka-50 Black Shark 2.
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