Just Flight, in partnership with Thranda Design have created the C152 for X-Plane 11. Following on from their critically acclaimed Arrow III and Turbo Arrow III/IV for X-Plane 11, this highly detailed simulation was developed following comprehensive, hands-on research with a real-life C152, G-BGAE, based at Conington Airfield. Reviewer Stuart McGregor was pleased with the results.

Helgoland XP is a scenery for X-Plane 11 that recreates Germany's only island in the open sea at a high level of detail and with many thrilling new options. Reviewer Paul Mort generally likes what Aerosoft has done with the scenery. He finds that the location is appealing and the 3D modelling and especially the inclusion of people makes it worth visiting.

Recently Alabeo released their Mooney M20R Ovation specifically designed for X-Plane 11. This speedy GA aircraft comes with five HD liveries, full PDF documentation, custom sounds, superb material shines and reflections, volumetric prop effect and much more. Reviewer Bruno Esperanca found that this plane quickly became one of his favorites.

Seattle Airports X is the most complete, up-to-date, affordable and performance-friendly scenery package of five airports in the Seattle metropolitan area, Washington state, USA. This product is compatible with FSX, P3D and FSW. Reviewer Augusto Ferreira liked the five included airports enough that he considers the scenery a must-have for anyone flying the Pacific Northwest.

Alabeo brings the C207 Skywagon to X-Plane 11. This large general aviation plane features five HD liveries, custom sounds, superb shines and reflections, accurate flight characteristics, full PDF documentation and more. Reviewer Nils Lips found it to be a well made aircraft that will take a pounding and is fun for backwoods flying.

Stuart Outram writes to introduce you to The Millennium Aviation Company, or Mac Air VA, a virtual airline designed to meet the needs of any flight simulator pilot. Mac Air offers an open division where you can fly pretty much whatever you want, a historical division for those wishing to fly back in time and for those looking for the most authentic career path possible a professional division.

Fly into Daytona Beach International XP, take a spring break at the beach or watch the race at the adjacent speedway track. This scenery from Aerosoft for X-Plane 11 features a detailed version of Daytona Beach International Airport, the famous Daytona International Speedway and Lafayette Landings Airport. Reviewer Paul Mort disagrees with some of the design choices but overall found it a great flying destination.

Wing42 is a new designer of FSX/P3D aircraft, and the Lockheed Vega, now in early access, is their first product. Reviewer Michael Hayward finds himself quite enthusiastic about this plane, even though it's quite different from his usual preference for the heavy iron. Flying is very hands-on, and the model is set so that it really feels difference as conditions change.

Cockpit PHD produces a wide variety of products that can be assembled into a realistic home aircraft cockpit. In this review, Raymond Andersen looks at a number of available modules includes button panels, monitor and throttle levers. He was quite pleased with the products and would recommend them to others.

For over 20 years Wycliffe Barrett has been involved in flight simulation. From creating atmospheric freeware sceneries, to covering the latest simulator developments at his blog, Wycliffe covers it all. Here in this video op-ed he shares some of his thoughts about the current state of the hobby, and what we can all do to help make it even better.