Review: X-CPL-PilotIf you ever fire up X-Plane and wonder "where am I going to go now?", X-CPL-Pilot provides a great solution. It is a GA business simulation that lets you create your own company, starting small and working your way up. You can do multi-point trips, sightseeing, sky-diving and more. Recently an airliner component has been added as well. Reviewer Andrew Parish really enjoyed the structure it added to his flying.
Review: Boundless Simulations - EGNS Isle of ManReviewer Paul Mort takes a look at the first payware X-Plane 11 scenery from Boundless Simulations. The scenery features EGNS Isle of Man, a British Dependency located in the Irish Sea. He found the scenery to be very immersive, with lots of little details that bring it to life. Buildings, runways and taxiways were nicely textured, and good night lighting is included as well.
Review: Orbx Dundee Airport for X-PlaneOrbx adds the third biggest airport in Scotland to the X-Plane 11 landscape with their version of Dundee Airport (EGPN). Reviewer Stuart McGregor found the airport had many of the details and little touches that Orbx is well known for. He considers it a keep that he will enjoy visiting again.
Review: DC Scenery Design - SNPJ Patrocinio AirportIt's nice to see designers trying the new Microsoft Flight Simulator and here we take a look at SNPJ Patrocinio Airport in Brazil from designer DC Scenery Design. It's a fairly simple airport, but also very inexpensive. Reviewer Neil Birch finds flying there an enjoyable experience, with good models and textures and a good fit into the surrounding scenery.
Where in the World Feature 127After a short break, the Where In The World series challenge from Ron Blehm continues. Last month's destination proved to be challenging, with not many right answers. This destination is a "Spa". Can you figure out where it is? We're looking forward to some MSFS 2020 screen shots to go with your answers.
Review: Bus Driver - The iniBuilds Airbus A300While nominally a review of the iniSimulations Airbus A-300-600R(F) On The Line for X-Plane, in this article author Tony Vallillo gives you a two-fer. Tony has nearly 4000 hours flying the reviewed aircraft and so shares the history of the plane as well as his personal history with it, before delving into reviewing the X-Plane version, which he finds to be superb.
PMDG Releases 737 NGXu BBJ ExpansionJust in time to do some VIP flying this weekend, PMDG announces the release of their 737 NGXu BBJ Expansion for Prepar3D v4 and v5. A full set of updates for the PMDG 737 NGXu product range have also been pushed out, including the base package, 600/700 and cargo expansion.
VSKYLABS Update On F-19 Stealth FighterVSKYLABS provides a small update on their F-19 Stealth Fighter project for X-Plane 11. The 2015 project, which was initially developed for X-Plane 10, is being heavily re-designed and re-modeled so that it will fall in line with the latest VSKYLABS development standards, and with the latest X-Plane 11 features sets.
Supercritical Simulations Group Updates 747-8 Anniversary EditionSupercritical Simulations Group announces an update for their 747-8 Anniversary Edition for X-Plane 11. Release v2.2r3 has improvements including wing flex animation, flight dynamics, VR implementation, LNAV crosswinds behavior as well as a variety of fixes.
MSFS October 22 Development UpdateTwo months after the initial release, weekly updates continue from the Microsoft Flight Simulator development team. They are prepping to release update #5 next week and will be hosting a live developer Q&A. A new video has been released showcasing North America, they are back on track on the VR build and the SDK continues to improve.
FS Academy Releases IFR Training Program For MSFSMicrosoft Flight Simulator wishing to improve their skills in a realistic manner will be interested in IFR just released by FS Academy. This package provides instrument training lessons for MSFS 2020 very similar to what real world pilots use. These skills apply to any plane you wish to fly and cover both classic "steam gauges" and modern glass cockpits.
Sofly Guide To Flight Simulator MSFS 2020 Update To v1.60The new Microsoft Flight Simulator is sadly missing a user manual. But publisher SoFly has stepped in with the release of their A Guide To Flight Simulator. Published as an ebook in PDF format, the book covers the knowledge you need to use MSFS. Originally 120 pages, this latest update expands the book to 232 pages. Included in this update is a section on the new Japan world scenery, new info in the performance section, improved photos throughout and more.
Prealsoft Scenery Design Releases Casablanca MSFSPrealsoft Scenery Design announces the release of their first scenery for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator. Casablanca Airport GMMN features Mohammed V International Airport, serving the economic capital of Morocco. The scenery features a highly detailed airport, customized ground and 3D buildings, animated jetways, etc.
SamScene3D Update On Hong Kong ScenerySamScene3D continues to work on their scenery package for Hong Kong, Hong Kong City Times, for MSFS. The Microsoft Flight Simulator release is planned for the end of this month, with a Prepar3D version coming in November. Today they have released some new screen shots showing the city at night.
Orbx Releases Notodden Airport MSFSTake flight in Norway with Notodden Airport, Out now for Microsoft Flight Simulator from Orbx. Developer Finn Hansen brings to life this delightful general aviation airfield. The scenery includes lots of details of both the airport and the surrounding townsite.
Boundless Simulations - EGBB - Birmingham Airport for X-Plane 11Boundless Simulations announces the release of their biggest project so far, EGBB - Birmingham Airport for X-Plane 11. One of the busiest airports in the UK has been recreated with all details within the airport boundary, but also including nearby hotels, offices, Birmingham International Station and Resorts World Arena. Full PBR HD textures are used and other little details are added like an animated monorail.
A1R Design - A1R A-15 for FSX/P3DFor those interested in some silent flight the new A1R A-15 sailplane from A1R Design Bureau will be just the thing. The A-15 is a single-seat, mid-wing, V-tailed, FAI Open Class sailplane from the 1960's. This version is compatible with FSX/P3D and comes in five liveries with custom sounds, animated virtual cockpit, accurate flight dynamics and more.
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Thread Starter: davidc2I purchased the cheaper version of the sim. If I wanted to go to the $120 version, do I pay the $120 or an upgrade of $60? Hope this makes sense,...
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