Where in the World Feature 129The Where In The World series challenge from Ron Blehm continues into the new year. Last month's challenge was the largest airport in the Green Mountain State and quite a few people were able to get it right. This month's challenge may require some knowledge of history as well as geography. Are you up to the challenge?
CJ4 Working Title Mod - VNAV and ILS ApproachIn this video, video team member thecorporatepilotdad takes a look at the Working Title CJ4 Mod for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This mod takes the default MSFS 2020 CJ4 bizjet and makes it much more realistic. The video is part review and part tutorial, showing how to do a VNAV and ILS approach. The author flies a plane using the same avionics in real life and was impressed with the realism found here.
Review: Aerosoft - German Islands 1 East Frisia XPAerosoft turns to a scenic series of German coastal islands with its X-Plane 11 scenery title German Islands 1 East Frisia. The islands have small GA airports and gliding schools, giving lots of places to last while exploring the coastal region. Reviewer Wycliffe Barrett provides us both a video and text review while he enjoys flying the area.
Review: TCA Officers Pack Airbus EditionThrustmaster makes quite a range of nice control devices. In this review, Raymond Andersen examines their TCA Officers Pack Airbus Edition to see how well they replicate a set of modern jetliner controls. He found it to be a superb and high quality package that was easy to set up and use and recommends it to other demanding flightsim enthusiasts.
Complete TBM 930 Tutorial For MSFS 2020Today we welcome a new member to the FlightSim.Com Video Team. Known as thecorporatepilotdad, he has over twenty years experience as a flightsimmer and over 7000 real world flying hours in planes ranging from the C152 to bizjets. The first video tutorial we have to present is his complete TBM 930 tutorial for that default plane in MSFS 2020, covering everything about flying the aircraft.
Review: IndiaFoxtEcho - MB-339 For MSFS 2020The MB-339 from developer IndiaFoxtEcho is the first military aircraft add-on for the new Microsoft Flight Simulator. Despite being somewhat held back by the current state of the MSFS 2020 SDK, reviewer Dale Ashcroft found the plane to be exceptional. It's not a study level aircraft but it is still created to a high standard, both in how it functions and in how it looks and sounds.
UK2000 Previews Glasgow 2020HDScenery designer UK2000 Scenery has announced on Facebook that their next add-on for MSFS 2020 is nearing release. Glasgow 2020HD has been previewed with a bunch of new screen shots taking during beta testing. Microsoft Flight Simulator users will soon have this new destination to fly to.
Origami Studios Announces Gatwick AirportNew scenery developer Origami Studios announces that they are working on Gatwick Airport for X-Plane 11. Gatwick is unique for its high-density single-runway operations, and an interesting labyrinth of architectural developments that make up its north and south terminals. It will feature 4K PBR ground textures, moving ground traffic, SAM compatibility, etc.
Boundless Simulations Announces Palm Springs And ShannonAs a follow-up to their two new products just released, Boundless Simulations has announced what their next projects will be. In development is scenery of Palm Springs (KSPS) and Shannon (EINN) airports. These are expected to be available for X-Plane 11 in a few months.
Simworks Studios – Zenith CH701 STOL for MSFS 2020SimWorks Studios announces the release of their first airplane for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Zenith CH701 STOL. With this plane, MSFS 2020 have a great "sky jeep" for visiting those small bush airstrips. It features a detailed visual model based on factory drawings, realistic STOL flight model, real aircraft sounds, detailed cockpit and more. Also included is scenery of three small airports.
Orbx Releases KHVN Tweed New Haven For MSFSOrbx announces a new airport scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Developed by Jordan Gough, Tweed-New Haven Airport offers a new coastal destination in the state of Connecticut. It features HD airport buildings, functional ground services, custom static aircraft and more.
Macco Simulations Announces Birmingham EGBB For MSFSMacco Simulations announces that their MSFS 2020 scenery of Birmingham Airport EGBB BHX is now available in early access. The scenery features PBR textures, custom models, accurate night lighting, runway warning light and more.
Boundless Simulations - EGBB - Birmingham Airport for X-Plane 11 v2.0Boundless Simulations announces the release of a major new version of their EGBB - Birmingham Airport scenery for X-Plane 11. This is their largest and most detailed project to date in recreating this busy airport that is the gateway to the Midlands. The details extend beyond the airport to include Birmingham international Station, nearby hotels, offices, warehouses, the NEC and Resorts World Arena.
Boundless Simulations - Irish Helipads ReleasedBoundless Simulations announces the release of Irish Helipads for X-Plane 11. This scenery package is the culmination of over six months of work and includes 12 helipads and locations across Ireland that are used by rescue helicopters for medical purposes. Each one poses a unique challenge, especially in wet and windy Irish weather!
MSFS January 14th, 2021 Development UpdateThe regular weekly Microsoft Flight Simulator development update has just been released. The next Feature Discover Series video on aerodynamics has been postponed. The update contains the usual info on SDK progress, marketplace additions and also interviews with two of Microsoft's community managers.
Taburet - Bembridge Airfield for MSFSTaburet has created quite a range of airfields for MSFS 2020 and today adds another one. Bembridge Airfield offers the only hard surface runway on the Isle of Wight, off the south coast of England. The airfield gives Microsoft Flight Simulator pilots a starting point to explore the island.
Work Continues On Just Flight Arrow III For MSFSProgress continues at Just Flight on their upcoming Arrow III for MSFS 2020. Great progress is being made on the model and the PBR textures look great on the new screen shots in Microsoft Flight Simulator. About 70% of aircraft systems have been finished and work is also continuing on flight dynamics and sounds.
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Thread Starter: plainsmanWe take off on a bright sunny winter day in David City, Nebraska and head SE toward the state capitol in Lincoln. We first observe the Lincoln...
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