If you want to add an additional layer of realism to your flightsimming, with Air Hauler 2 you can add a realistic business that you can run and fly for. Your airline can fly passenger, cargo and charter ops, own aircraft, hire pilots and so on. Overall, reviewer Alex Dickinson was very impressed with the diverse range of features included.
The Where In The World series challenge from Ron Blehm continues. Last month's challenge was in the cold extreme north of Canada and quite a few people were able to get it right. This month's challenge is an airport beautifully located in nature. Are you up to the challenge?
Drzewiecki Design brings their scenery designs to Japan with RJAA Tokyo Narita Airport for MSFS 2020. Reviewer Joshua Moore pays a visit and finds it to be one of the best airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator and a nice complement to World Update 1.
X-Plane pilots wanting a small but quick turboprop single will surely enjoy the PA46 500TP Malibu Meridian from Carenado. Reviewer Joshua Moore puts it through its paces and finds that Carenado did a fantastic job replicating the look and feel of the plane. There are a few flaws but they do not detract greatly from an otherwise beautiful plane.
Author Kenneth Kerr offers up another KerrSpective, looking at the Scottish highlands. Having lived there for some years, flying them in the sims brings back memories. MSFS 2020 offers a fresh look at the area, but even with add-ons from UK2000 still has deficiencies, which he compares with the Prepar3D experience.
This video tutorial by thecorporatepilotdad demonstrates a DME arc to ILS approach, flying the TBM 930 in Microsoft Flight Simulator. The basics of a DME arc are covered along with descriptions and how to fly it. After the DME arc is intercepted in the TBM 930, the arc is flown until the lead radial where the localizer is intercepted and the ILS is flown.
Rolling Cumulus releases another episode in their "Extreme Bush Series". Fly with Selva Airlines in Deep Jungle and Long Rivers for MSFS 2020. You'll visit a dozen airfields deep in the Colombian jungle, flying cargo to tiny villages in your Cessna 208.
Taburet brings towers to another country with the release of Switzerland VFR Radio and TV Masts for MSFS. This dataset represents FM transmission towers and TV tower locations recorded by the Switzerland Communications authority.
Now available Aerosoft for Prepar3D v4/v5 is Bratislava M. R. Stefanik Airport. It features a detailed airport infrastructure including administrative buildings, hangars, etc. plus static vehicles like fire trucks, fuel tankers and official vehicles. Also included is a detailed version of the city. An updated v1.0.2.0 has just been released with added scenery adjacent to airport, fixed season, remade animations and more.
Aircraft designer Carenado has announced that they are bringing the PA34T Seneca to MSFS 2020. The Piper PA-34 Seneca is a twin-engined light aircraft, produced in the United States by Piper Aircraft. It has been in non-continuous production since 1971.
CentralSim announces the release of Aeroparque Jorge Newbery SABE v1.1 for MSFS 2020. This is an international airport serving Buenos Aires, Argentina. It features PBR textures, airport objects, new lighting model, new international arrival building, added ground services, etc.
Following users request, a simple, LSA grade autopilot system was installed in the VSKYLABS Aeroprakt A22-LS, as optional equipment. The autopilot is capable of maintaining aircraft attitude and aircraft altitude, reducing pilot workload during longer flights.
Orbx previews their new Landmarks Frankfurt City Pack MSFS. The city of Frankfurt, with the Main River coursing through the city, comes to life with an impressive skyline and custom night lighting. Included are over one hundred custom landmarks.
Users of Microsoft Flight Simulator have certainly noticed that release of new aircraft for the sim has been relatively slow. In this announcement, Aeroplane Heaven describes the issues they see with MSFS 2020 aircraft development and what their plans are to deal with it.
LN Design has released an updated v1.2 for their Blackbushe Airport EGLK for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The former RAF base is recreated based on its current layout and is full of details. Buildings are created from dozens of reference pictures and offer details such as a modeled tower interior. The update is based on user feedback and includes a variety of improvements around the airport.
Virtual airline Canadian Xpress announces their April 2021 fly-in, "Spring Time in the Mountains". Participants will fly between two challenging high altitude airports, Aspen (KASE) and Telluride (KTEX). It's a relatively short flight and perfect for slower planes and for doing some site-seeing.
New from Perfect Flight is a tour that lets you visit many of the natural and man-made wonders of the US. In USA Coast To Coast For MSFS you'll travel the country east to west and return while passing many major POI. The routes are easy to fly, with full guidance using Microsoft TTS technology. Custom settings are available to change the weather, season, etc. to your liking.
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