Review: Lionheart Creations Trinidad TB21-GTThe Socata Trinidad TB21-GT is a sleek and modern single engine general aviation aircraft, recently made available to MSFS 2020 pilots thanks to developer Lionheart Creations. Reviewer James Huddison takes this plane for a ride and finds it a worthy addition to any sim-hangar, having completely enjoyed his time it and finding it an absolute joy to fly.
Review: PMDG Douglas DC-6 For MSFS 2020thecorporatepilotdad usually does tutorials, but with the Douglas DC-6 for MSFS 2020 finally here from PMDG he wanted to give it his professional pilot evaluation. He offers a general overview of the DC-6 along with the attention to detail and features PMDG have embedded in this aircraft. He found the plane to be in a league of its own.
Tutorial: Aircraft Flight Controls - Aircraft BasicsIn this second tutorial of aircraft basics from thecorporatepilotdad, flight controls are discussed. This is a new series of videos covering basics and working toward gaining knowledge that would be learned when getting a private pilot license. The video offers a description of primary and secondary flight controls and the difference between the types of control surfaces.
Review: Simworks Studios - Okavango Delta For MSFSOutstanding scenery is one of the highlights of Microsoft Flight Simulator, and scenery designers like Simworks Studios can really bring out the best the sim has to offer. This is surely true of their Okavango Delta scenery that lets you explore a beautiful part of Africa including its terrain and wildlife. Reviewer Stuart McGregor found it an excellence experience and recommended for those who want to explore a different part of the world.
Flying Free in Microsoft Flight SimulatorAvailability of freeware has long been a major part of the reason that flightsimming is so popular. This continues to be true with the new MSFS 2020 though it provides its own unique challenges to add-on creators. In this review Adrian McCormick looks at three freeware scenery offerings which nicely improve on what the default offers.
Tutorial: Ignition System and Magnetos - Aircraft BasicsIn this short video, real world pilot thecorporatepilotdad uses MSFS 2020 to explain how the magnetos and ignition system works in common internal combustion aircraft engines. Does turning off the master switch stop the engine? Learn the answers to this and more in this tutorial. While Microsoft Flight Simulator is used, this information applies to any sim as well as to real aircraft.
JARDesign Group Previews JD345X-Plane aircraft designer JARDesign Group has released a brief preview video of their upcoming JD345 aircraft. They report that the airplane is mostly completed and that they are in the beta testing stage now.
Just Flight - DC Designs - PT-17 Stearman for MSFSJust Flight and DC Designs present one of the most famous biplanes, the PT-17 Stearman for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The Stearman has been coded with MSFS 2020 native "Model Behaviors" and built to MSFS specifications and uses MSFS native materials. It includes custom sounds, VR compatibility, a variety of liveries and much more.
Supercritical Simulations Group Releases 747-8 v2.3Supercritical Simulations Group (SSG) continues to improve their 747-8 for X-Plane with the release of v2.3. This update includes a long list of improvements and fixes to the external model, cockpit, systems, FMS, tablet and manuals.
A1R Design - A1R Ryan ST-A Special For MSFSA1R Design announces the release of their first aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Ryan ST-A Special. This is a 1930's two-seat, low-wing monoplane equipped with a 150 hp Mesasco-C4S engine.
VSKYLABS CT/4E Airtrainer Project Release NearIn their latest Facebook post on their work in progress "Test Pilot": CT/4E Airtrainer Project for X-Plane, designer VSKYLABS has revealed that release is now planned for this month. We've had a lot of previews of this project since it was first announced so it's nice seeing it come to its conclusion.
SimNord Previews EKYT Aalborg Airport For MSFSOn their Facebook page SimNord (formerly Vidan Design) have posted a group of new screen shots on their work in progress EKYT Aalborg Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Included are a variety of airport buildings.
Orbx Announces Dubai As Next In MSFS Landmarks SeriesOrbx plans to expand their landmark cities series with the next release being Landmarks Dubai for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Landmarks Dubai captures the rich collection of various architectural styles that the city is known for, including 22 high-detail custom landmarks.l
X-Plane 11.55 ReleasedLaminar Research announces the release of X-Plane 11.55, an incremental bug fix patch update that also features updated Gateway airports. The release notes show the full list of things fixed and detail the new and updated airports, including 443 new to the 11.55 release.
Virtualcol - Embraer 170/175 Series For MSFS 2020Virtualcol announces the release of their second aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Embraer 170/175 Series. Already popular for other sims, now MSFS 2020 pilots can fly this jetliner in a wide variety of liveries and three aircraft variants. The aircraft is native coded for MSFS and features UHD textures, a new sound set and more.
SoFly - A Guide to Flight Simulator - Extended Edition v1.05 ReleasedSoFly has released the first update to their A Guide to Flight Simulator - Extended Edition. Building on the very popular original guide, this edition packs even more information about MSFS 2020 into its pages. It includes hundreds of pages of tutorials, tips and expert tricks. The v1.05 update focuses on the newly released World Update.
Just Flight - Update On Upcoming Real Taxiways For MSFSJust Flight has posted a quick update on their upcoming Real Taxiways for MSFS 2020. Development of the first three volumes is close to completion. These products will enhance many aspects of the default airports.
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