The typical flightsim pilot probably has little idea the amount of work that goes into the aircraft that they fly. In this feature, Ray Hill tries to give you some idea of how the various 3D components are assembled to create a complete aircraft. For his example he's chosen the Hawker Hunter, one of the most technically demanding models he has built.
Orbx offers a new northern European destination with Sandefjord Torp Airport ENTO in Norway. It's described as ultra-detailed and built from the ground up for MSFS 2020. Reviewer FilbertFlies offers us a video look at the airport, covering performance, features and how all the little details stack up.
thecorporatepilotdad, a real world corporate pilot, explains the Citation CJ4 systems for use in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, using the Working Title Mod. This tutorial is very in depth and covers aircraft general, electrical, avionics, lighting, gear and flaps, CAS system, engine start, and operational tips.
For many years and for a variety of sims, Zinertek has brought enhancements that make the entire simulator world look better. Is there a place for this technology in MSFS 2020? Reviewer Michael Hayward examines their latest Enhanced Airport Graphics and finds that it really does enhance Microsoft Flight Simulator. It successfully upgrades the graphical quality of airports and adds life and variety to them.
FilbertFlies returns with another MSFS 2020 scenery review, this time looking at Milan Linate Airport LIML as created by JetStream Designs. The airport includes a lot of custom work and overall he found it to be "almost amazing", with a few flaws like taxiway lighting problems and misaligned jetways.
In this video tutorial from thecorporatepilotdad, real life ATC communications in a typical IFR flight are simulated with a real pilot and a real air traffic controller. This tutorial is aimed at showing non-pilots what ATC is like and showing new pilots what to expect from ATC.
Coming soon from Rolling Cumulus is an exciting pulp fiction adventure flight series for MSFS 2020. You take on the roll of Jeff Masters, pilot and detective, searching for the missing Lina Leyland in the Caribbean. You'll fly to many airfields collecting clues as you try to solve the mystery of her disappearance.
Following on from the most recent MSFS 2020 World Update III: United Kingdom and Ireland, SoFly is proud to release a brand new free update for their Guide To Flight Simulator. Version 1.90 includes new information UK and Ireland airports and info about the world update.
Navigraph announces that AIRAC Cycle 2102 is now out, bringing the latest navigation data and charts to subscribers. Navigraph provides the international flight simulation community with tools and software like those available to the aviation industry.
Just Flight has announced that the Hawk T1/A Advanced Trainer is now part of the "in development" section of their web site, with dev work well underway. A batch of screen shots have been released to show what it looks like. The plane is being developed by the Just Flight in-house team based on hands-on research with a real ex-RAF Hawk T1.
Sky Blue Radio announces the The FS Flying School Giveaway coming this Sunday. Join them this Sunday, 28th February on the Haggis and Poutine show for a chat with Jeff Preston, creator of FS Flying School. While Jeff talks about his amazing add-on for Flight Simulator, X-Plane, P3D and FSX they will be giving away 4 free licences for FS Flying School.
If you are not satisfied with the ATC system in your flight simulator, here is an alternative OnCourse Software - PF3 fully supports IFR and VFR flight while providing realistic ATC services. With 26 geographic regions and 119 voice sets you'll really feel like you are in the corresponding part of the world. It works with voice recognition systems and with MCE. Supports the latest MSFS 2020 plus FSX, FS2004 and all versions of Prepar3D.
Scenery developer Taxi2Gate announces that they have released Indianapolis International Airport (KIND) for Prepar3D v5, and that an installer for P3D v4 will be coming soon. The scenery features custom ground textures, detailed 3D objects, realistic ground markings, etc.
Sometimes people do pretty amazing things with just stock scenery objects, such as this recent addition to the X-Plane scenery gateway. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (LFPG) by "Litjan" looks remarkably realistic and is a nice addition to the X-Plane 11 scenery.
Microsoft Flight Simulator pilots looking for a Caribbean vacation will enjoy a trip to Aerosoft Airport Bonaire For MSFS. This scenery offers a highly detailed recreation of Flamingo International Airport (TNCB), base on thousands of on-site images. The terminal includes an interior model and the scenery also features dynamic night lighting, various ambient animations, custom signage and much more.
DigitalThemePark announces weekly Skypark flights. Flight simulation can be pretty dull without a feeling of purpose. As a contract pilot on Skypark, you can choose worldwide adventure or chase financial success. The Skypark is a living playground within your sim. Indulge your fantasies of traveling the world by air while working a market of worldwide contracts.
While Carenado is not actually saying much, they have offered up lots of screen shots and apparently their PA28 Arrow III for MSFS 2020 will be coming very soon. The plane looks pretty complete in the screen shots offered via their Facebook page.
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