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.
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.
Navigraph Hits Snag With New Charts 8 TechnologyNavigraph reports hitting a little snag with their new in-game panels for MSFS 2020. The vector tile technology used for Navigraph Charts 8 isn't compatible wit the sim's rendering technology. It appears that a work-around has been found and will be released in the next few days.
Flight Replicas Previews P-40 N SeriesFlight Replicas reports that their P-40 "N" Series aircraft is now about 98% complete, e MSFS SU11 update. Once final work is complete, then the aircraft be on to final testing and on to writing the manual, etc.
FlightSim Community Survey 2022Navigraph is conducting its annual FlightSim Community Survey together with major add-on developers and organizations within the flight simulation community. The survey, the largest of its kind, aims to gauge the prevailing flight simulation trends and users’ requests for future development. FlightSim.Com urges you to take the survey so we can better serve you in the coming year.
Tower Simulator 3 Near Release?Judging by a recent twitter post by FeelThere it appears they are close to releasing Tower Simulator 3. Over the years, they have offered a variety of ATC and tower controller simulators, giving users the chance to experience aviation from a viewpoint different from the airplane cockpit.
Just Flight Reports On Products In DevelopmentPublisher Just Flight has announced that the AV-8B Harrier II from DC Designs has been released. They've also provided some details on upcoming releases on products including FS Traffic, P-38 Tomahawk, RJ Professional and F100.
FS2Crew PMDG 737 Edition Enters Beta TestingFS2Crew has announced that their PMDG 737 Edition For MSFS is about to enter beta testing, and will be using primarily real-world 737 pilots as testers. Though they cannot give a specific date, the beta process is expected to be relatively short.
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Thread Starter: BillD22A USAF C-47 taxis, takes off, and climbs out from Shimgbwyang Air Base in Burma on a 1945 era WWII mission flying supplies to China on the dangerous...
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