Review: A2A Simulations - Accu-Sim Spitfire MKI-IIObviously, the Accu-sim Spitfire MkI-II is not a new product, so how well does a decade old Prepar3D product hold up? Reviewer Alex Dicksinson concludes that it does quite well indeed, as the extensive level of detail that A2A Simulations includes makes for a very realistic flying experience for someone wishing to truly feel what flying a WWII aircraft is like.
Review: pizzagalli.ch - MV-22 Osprey XP11The Bell-Boeing MV-22 Osprey is one of the more unusual aircraft available for X-Plane 11. Half airplane and half helicopter, it provides an interesting flying challenge. Reviewer Stuart McGregor found the experience using the craft from pizzagalli.ch extremely rewarding. As a low-cost offering he found some of the details not to the highest standard, but this was easily overlooked in the overall picture.
Tutorial: Holds And ATC CommunicationsThecorporatepilotdad returns with another video tutorial for sim pilots who want to improve their IFR flight skills. This lesson covers holding patterns and hold entries in all their varieties, illustrated and demonstrated using MSFS 2020 though applicable to any sim. Realistic ATC communications are used with the help of a former air traffic controller.
Review: Pyreegue Edinburgh EGPH For MSFS 2020FilbertFlies presents a video review of Edinburgh Airport EGPH scenery by Pyreegue Dev Co for MSFS 2020. He describes it as a work of art, one of the best he's seen, with a level of detail that is "insane". It's scenery that makes you feel like you're really there.
Review: FlyInside Bell 47-G2FlyInside brings to MSFS 2020 the classic Bell 47-G2. Reviewer Stuart McGregor has been a flight sim helicopter fan for years so was excited to have a copter to fly in the new Microsoft Flight Simulator. He was not disappointed, and shares his findings with you in this review.
IFR Training Part 4Ten years ago, author Chris Liddell made the leap from flightsimming to flying real aircraft, and shared his training adventures with us in a series of articles under the banner "Going Solo". He's still an active PPL and has increased his flying skills over the years and now shares his next big adventure: instrument training. Training continues here in Part 4 including talk about holds and a side trip in a seaplane.
Origami Studios Bringing Barra Scenery To X-PlaneOrigami Studios announces their first freeware scenery, Barra Airport for X-Plane. Located at the northern tip of the Island of Barra, Scotland, the airport is unique for being the only airport in the world with scheduled flights to land at a tidal beach.
Rolling Cumulus - Max Rex Expedition: Maya Temple Of GoldRolling Cumulus brings another exciting adventure to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Join adventure pilot Max Rex and travel through the jungles of Guatemala, Belize and Mexico in search of a mysterious Mayan city. This is not just a regular MSFS 2020 bush trip as you will have to make choices where to fly based on information found along the way.
Lionheart Creations Trinidad Update AlertLionheart Creations has released a small fix for their Trinidad TB21 for MSFS 2020. There was a glitch (in the matrix) on the 4.2 release which this new v4.2.1 fixes.
Just Flight Teases F-14 Tomcat For MSFSHere's one for all Top Gun fans...Just Flight has announced the F-14 Tomcat is coming to MSFS 2020. So far they have offered no real details on the plane, but have released a number of pictures as teasers showing the plane apparently close to fully developed.
FeelThere Previews Cyril E. King Airport For X-Plane 11It's been a while since we've heard from FeelThere but they have just announced that they are working on scenery of Cyril E. King Airport (TIST) in the Virgin Islands for X-Plane 11. A new video show scenery that appears to be pretty much finished.
Aviat Husky A-1C Now Available For MSFS 2020The Microsoft Flight Simulator team announces the release of a new aircraft for MSFS 2020, the Aviat Aircraft Husky A-1C. The A-1C is the latest, most advanced, and most powerful iteration of Aviat's Husky line, a standout short takeoff and landing adventure aircraft.
FS2Crew - All Access Pack for FSX/P3D Now AvailableFS2Crew products bring a realistic cockpit environment to a variety of aircraft, greatly raising the realism level of your flights. Now, here's a real bargain for FSX and Prepar3D users: the entire line of FS2Crew products bundled together at one low price. Take a look at the long list of aircraft that are included. If you are a fan of this type of flying this is a deal not to be missed.
Dominic Design Team - King Fahd International Airport for MSFSDominic Design Team releases their second scenery add-on for MSFS 2020: King Fahd International Airport (OEDF) in Saudi Arabia. This Middle Eastern destination features PBR textures, dynamic rain on the control tower, dynaming lighting, custom pavement, etc.
Globall Art - SBSP Congonhas Airport for X-PlaneNow available for X-Plane 11 from Globall Art is scenery of Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (SBSP), the second busiest airport in Brazil. The scenery feature the current 2021 airport layout, customized pavement and signs, many static objects and vehicles, streets with vehicle traffic, HDR lighting, custom approach lighting and much more.
VSKYLABS Making Progress On "Hopper" BalloonVSKYLABS always has a variety of X-Plane 11 projects in the works and today reports on their Hopper Hot Air Balloon Simulation. They have it flying and are evaluating several panel configurations. The announcement also includes a discussion of flying techniques for this unusual vehicle.
FlyByWire Simulations Overhauls A32NX CockpitThe recent Sim Update 5 has caused difficulties for many MSFS 2020 aircraft designers, but FlyByWire announces that they are committed to the continued development of the A32NX systems and features. They have just completely overhauled cockpit textures for the A32NX.
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