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.
TopSkills - Glass Simming 2020 V2 with Garmin NXiTopSkills has released a new version of their Glass Simming 2020 e-book. The new v2 includes details on the Garmin NXi plus lots of info on how to use electronic flight decks and cockpits for truly realistic home flight simulations.
Alps UHD Released For X-Plane 12The team of Frank Dainese and Fabio Bellini are known for their highly detailed mountain scenery, and this is there biggest release yet. Alps UHD for X-Plane 12 covers over 8000 sq km (3000 sq mi) including parts of France, Italy and Switzerland.
FlightSim Studio AG Working On MSFS Embraer 175Developer FlightSim Studio is now known to be working on an Embraer 175 regional jetliner for MSFS 2020, due to a video just posted by AviationLads. The video offers a first look at the exterior of the upcoming E-Jets, and addition videos are promised.
FlyByWire Simulations Announces A32NX Stable Version 0.9.0FlyByWire Simulations announces a new stable version 0.9.0 for their A32NX airliner for MSFS 2020. It contains plenty of quality of life updates that enhance the user experience. SimBridge is now supported across all versions. Major work has been done on a variety of systems.
"OnAir" Workshop This WeekendDigitalThemePark member, BrianS, will be conducting a workshop covering the "OnAir" Airline Manager. No experience is necessary. If you have ever wanted to give this a try, have not known where to start, and enjoy a calm and relaxed environment with like-minded others ... this is the place for you.
Rolling Cumulus Announces New Format Adventure Trips COMING SOONRolling Cumulus Software is pleased to announce that New Format Adventure Trips for MSFS is coming soon to an airport near you. Our "REAL RCS TRIPS" have been designed following real Flight Plans giving routes with distances in NM and Compass Bearings.
OnCourse Software Announces PF3 ATC Price reduced by 40% OffOnCourse Software is pleased to announce that they are reducing the price of their ATC program, PF3 ATC, by 40% starting today. PF3 works with MSFS, P3D, FSX, FS9, and can even be used with XPlane (when using additional plugins).
Lockheed Martin Engages Unreal Engine For Aerospace Simulation R&DLockheed Martin has announced that they are engaged in R&D efforts to create next-gen simulation solutions based on Unreal Engine. What this means for the future of their Prepar3D flight simulator is unclear, as there is no mention of that or any other specific product.
Coming Soon: ST Simulations EHBK Maastricht-Aachen AirportST Simulations announces that they will soon be releasing MSFS 2020 scenery for EHBK Maastricht-Aarchen Airport in Germany. It will include many airport buildings and will include an interior of the airport terminal. It will also feature highly detailed textures with PBR, custom objects, accurate layout and more.
PMDG Plans To Develop Boeing 777XWith the Boeing 777X expected to enter service in 2025, aircraft developer PMDG has briefly announced in their forums that a flightsim model is "definitely in the plan". They also announce already having strong backing from the manufacturer.
Just Flight Latest Update On FS Traffic MSFSJust Flight is making good progress on FS Traffic MSFS and has offered a development update with details. All core functionality is now included in the latest build and is under test. In addition, custom effects and animations are being added and all aircraft models from the initial specifications are complete.
SimWorks Studios PC-12 NewsSimWorks Studios has announced that the planned release date for their
FlightSim.Com Newsletter Signup 10 / 5 / 2 Years Ago On FlightSim.Com
DirectX 9?
Thread Starter: valeroI have a plane installed that asks me to install DirectX 9 before flying the plane. It sends me to The Microsoft web side to download DX9. Is it safe...
Last Post By: chicagorandy Today, 10:52 AM