SoFly announces a new update to their A Guide to Flight Simulator: Extended Edition for MSFS 2020. The new v1.30 is expanded to 430 pages and includes coverage of the recent Sim Update 6 and a tutorial for the recently released Junker JU-52. Also new is an in-sim toolbar utility that lets users access the guide from directly within the simulator, with no need for an external reader.

FlightBeam Studios has announced that their scenery for NZAA Auckland Airport is nearing completion, with the first small beta test starting this week. Designed as a native MSFS 2020 scenery, it will include a completely custom approach lighting system, custom taxiway lights, detailed PBR textures on every object and building plus 3D characters in various places.

Aeroplane Heaven announces Service Upgrade 1.5 for their Spitfire MK1A for MSFS 2020. With the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator SU6 they see changes in the coding which could affect the Spitfire, in which case another Service Upgrade with be forthcoming.

Some developers enjoy sharing the inner workings of their software. In their latest post, the DCS team discusses how they started adding CPU multi-threading in 2019 when they decided to implement several new approaches in EDGE 2.7. The post goes on to list in detail what they have accomplished since then.

REX Game Studios has contacted us about the effects of the just released Sim Update VI for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This SU6 update has caused both REX Weather Force and Global Airport Textures to have issued. REX is currenting testing fixes and should have updates available in the next 24 to 36 hours.

HiFi Technologies has for years enhanced the flight simulator skies with their line of add-on products. Between the various editions of Active Sky (i.e. AS16) and Active Sky Cloud Art they've given X-Plane, FSX and P3D pilots a much more realistic world to fly in. They are getting an early start on their Halloween Sale, with all products now 40% off at the FlightSim.Com Store.

The Microsoft Flight Simulator team announces the release of Sim Update 6. The list of changes and improvements is huge and includes changes to stability, navigation, weather, VR, activities and aircraft.

Apparently the Just Flight model of the Hawk T1/A Trainer for MSFS 2020 is getting near to release, as they have just posted what they term the "final" set of preview screen shots.

Even with several new projects in the works, VSKYLABS find the time to update released aircraft. Coming soon will be v2.1 of the Scheibe SF-25C Falke Project motor glider. It will include various improvements and enhancement to the virtual cockpit, the FMOD sound pack and more.

Drzewiecki Design announces another MSFS 2020 scenery for Poland with the release of EPMO Warsaw Modlin. Modlin is an international airport that is used by low-cost carriers serving Warsaw. The scenery features a high quality model of the airport, up-to-date and with extensive details. The terminal includes interior modelling as does the control tower and hangars. Also included are area landmarks.

ToLiss presents a preview of their upcoming A340-600 for X-Plane 11. In addition to a series of preview images, there will be a full week of public streams showing the airplane in action.