Friday, July 22, 2011

Drzewiecki Design 40% Off Amelia Earhart Day Sale

Drzewiecki Design is offering 40% off in honour of Amelia Earhart Day. Valid on 23rd and 24th of July 2011

Boeing 757-200 for X-Plane - First In-Sim Pictures

Ramzzess has posted the first in-sim pictures from the upcoming Boeing 757-200 for X-Plane.

Take On Helicopters - Community Preview Build 83006

Take On Helicopters Community Preview build 83006 is available. Note: Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead is required.

X-Plane 9.70 for Android Released

Laminar Research has released X-Plane 9.70 for Android. "This release adds three new aircraft to the existing market. The A-40 Albatross, the L-1011 TriStar and the CitationJet CJ1. In addition, we also have added system/equipment failures and bird-strikes to make things a bit more challenging for advanced users. Lastly, there have been numerous bug fixes and stability improvements to the system. Head on over to the market and check for your update! It may take a couple of hours to make its way through Google’s system."

McPhat Studios ATR 72-500 Renders

McPhat Studios has posted several renders of an ATR 72-500 on their Facebook Page.

Lionheart Creations 50% Off Hangar Sale

Lionheart Creations is holding a Hangar Sale with 50% off most products. Sale Ends July 24th 2011 at 12:00 PM.

Orbx Diamond Point and PNW.004 Status Update

Orbx has posted a status update regarding their upcoming Diamond Point scenery and the PNW.004 Patch.

Angle of Attack PMDG 737NGX Cockpit Video

Nick from Angle of Attack has released another video showing the cockpit from the PMDG 737NGX for FSX.


First CLS Boeing 747-200/300 Version 1.5 Pictures

Commercial Level Simulations has posted the first pictures from the Boeing 747-200/300 version 1.5 for FSX and FS2004.

More Aerosoft Antarctica X Preview Pictures

Aerosoft has posted more preview pictures from the upcoming Antarctica X for FSX in the Aerosoft Forums.

Freeware Duesseldorf Intl. Airport (EDDL) for FSX Patch 1.0

Thomas Ruth has released patch version 1.0 to his freeware Duesseldorf Intl. Airport (EDDL) for FSX.

Freeware Marsa Alam Intl. Airport (HEMA) for FSX and FS2004

The freeware Marsa Alam Intl. Airport (HEMA) scenery is now available at AVSIMrus for FSX and FS2004.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

New Bell Helicopter 412 for X-Plane W.I.P. Video

A new preview video from the Bell Helicopter 412 for X-Plane has been posted on YouTube.

Freeware International Space Station for X-Plane

The freeware International Space Station for X-Plane is now available to download at X-Plane.org.

Aliens and X-15 at the X-Plane Developer Blog

Ben Supnik has posted more articles from the X-Plane 10 development and possible alien abductions.

Pacific Islands Simulation Tonga Update 1.1 Preview

Pacific Islands Simulation has posted several preview images from the version 1.1 update to Tonga for FSX.

Eiresim London Luton (EGGW) Night Lighting Previews

Eiresim has posted several night lighting previews from London Luton (EGGW) for FSX and FS2004.

Angle of Attack PMDG 737NGX Walk-Around Video

Nick from Angle of Attack has released a walk-around video from the PMDG 737NGX for FSX.


Baja Sim - Guess the next Airport and Win

Baja Sim is holding a competition to guess their next airport project for the chance to win a free copy.

Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (WMKK) Beta Screenshots

Beta screenshots from Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (WMKK) have been posted in the AI-China Forums.

New Aerosoft Stavanger X (ENZV) Preview Pictures

New preview pictures have been posted from the upcoming Aerosoft Stavanger X (ENZV) for FSX.

Aerosoft - Dangerous Airports 1 - Update Available

Aerosoft has released an update to Dangerous Airports 1 for FSX. Read the announcement here.


Changelog:
Non Slippery runway at Barra.
Standard Trees (Using Season Tool) at Mountain Air to increase FPS
Autogen Fix for Dangerous Airports 1.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Vidan Design Bornholm Airport X Patch 02 Now Available

Vidan Design has released patch version 02 to Bornholm Airport X (EKRN) for FSX.

Flight Sim Labs Airbus A320 External Model Picture

Flight Sim Labs has posted the first picture of the external model from the upcoming Airbus A320 for FSX.

Orbx Essendon Airport (YMEN) Beta Screenshots

Orbx has posted more preview screenshots from the beta version of Essendon Airport (YMEN) for FSX.

New Enigma Simulations 737-300 Livery Preview

Enigma Simulations has posted several Aeroflot-Nord pictures from the upcoming Boeing 737-300 for FSX.

First Drzewiecki Design Kraków Balice 2011 (EPKK) Pictures

Drzewiecki Design has posted the first preview pictures from Kraków Balice 2011 (EPKK) for FSX and FS2004.

AivlaSoft Electronic Flight Bag 20% Summer Discount

AivlaSoft is offering 20% off on the purchase of an Electronic Flight Bag license. From July 20th, until August 20th, 2011.

Aerosoft RadioStack X for iPad Released

Aerosoft has released the RadioStack X for iPad and FSX. Details and purchase at the Aerosoft Online Shop.


Features:
-Two communication radios with standby frequencies (COM1 and COM2)
-Two navigation radio receivers with standby frequencies (NAV1 and NAV2)
-One ADF receiver
-One Transponder transceiver
Aerosoft RadioStack X will automatically find your FSX PC on the network
Simple installer for the free PC connection software
Includes a free webserver running FSX that allows you to follow your flight path and aircraft systems 

on any web enabled device on your network (smartphones, tablets etc)

Freeware Bell 206B III JetRanger Low Skids and Floats

Freeware Bell 206B III JetRanger Low Skids and Floats for FS2004 from Owen Hewitt and George A. Arana.

Freeware Nanaimo Airport (CYCD) 2011 for FSX and FS2004

Don Grovestine and Ken Peters have released the freeware Nanaimo Airport (CYCD) 2011 for FSX and FS2004.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

BD-100 Challenger 300 for X-Plane Door Animation Video

View the door animation preview video from the upcoming Bombardier BD-100 Challenger 300 for X-Plane.

Boeing 757-200 for X-Plane Livery Preview 3

Ramzzess has posted more livery previews from the Boeing 757-200 for X-Plane in the X-Plane.org Forums.

San Francisco Intl. Airport (KSFO) Add-On for Tower! 2011

feelThere has released the San Francisco International Airport (KSFO) add-on for Tower! 2011.

Carenado Cessna CT210M Centurion II for FSX Released

Carenado has released the long-awaited Cessna CT210M Centurion II HD Series for FSX.
Updated: Now also available at SimMarket.



New Features:
Reality XP integration with 3D Gauges.
Fresnel maps allowing realistic reflections and lighting.
HD textures and same textures in LITE version for less powerful computers.
Instruments reflections (appear/dissapear option).
Features:
HD quality textures (2048 x 2048).
3D gauges.
Original HQ digital stereo sounds recorded directly from the real aircraft.
Carenado GNS530 and GNS430 installed.
KFC225 autopilot.
Customizable panel for controlling windows transparency, instrument reflections and static elements such as wheel chocks, pitot cover and sights props.
Pop upT210M Centurion manual with normal, emergency checklist and performance tables.
Tested by real Centurion pilots.
Realistic night lights effect on virtual cockpit..
FSX features: external dynamic shadows, internal dynamic shadows on VC, volumetric normal mapping, specular mapping and bloom lights.
Polygon optimized model.
Friendly FPS.
Interactive virtual cockpit.
Full moving parts: Ailerons, elevators, rudders, flaps, rolling wheels and trim tab
Animated sections such as: propeller, doors, windows, sunvisors.
Lights: Navigation lights, landing and taxi lights.
3D modeled pilots, cockpit area and passenger cabin area.
Separate switches for instruments lights and cabin light.
Toggle yoke.
Real behavior compared to the real airplane.
Real weight and balance.

Thai Creation Ho Chi Minh City (VVTS) Released

Thai Creation has released Ho Chi Minh City - Tan Son Nhat International Airport (VVTS) for FS2004.


Features
All major airport buildings included with high resolution textures and beautiful texture in the night time.
Fully detail jetways.
Extremely detailed taxiways and runways.
3D Approach Lights Runway 25L
Custom made lines, taxiway and taxi lights.
Custom Gmax ground texture from satellite photos.
Extremely frame rate friendly.
Animated ground service vehicles and cars (outside the airport)
Much more to discover by yourself.

PMDG Boeing 737NGX Short Field Performance Package

A new post at the PMDG Facebook Page details the Boeing 737NG Short Field Performance Package.

iFly Boeing 737NG for FSX Service Pack 1 Released

iFlySimSoft has announced the release of Service Pack 1 to the Boeing 737NG for FSX.

Orbx FTX NA Gold - Central Rocky Mountains Released

Orbx has released FTX North America Gold - Central Rocky Mountains for FSX. Details at the Orbx Website.




Features:
Continues coverage SE from PNW and NRM
Superb new Matt Tomkins ground textures
Hand-placed landclass covers every sq mile
Accurate roads, rivers, lakes, powerlines
10m Holgermesh for high terrain detail
Selected photoreal coverage areas
Custom autogen textures and objects
Super accurate autogen annotation
Over 450 airports have been upgraded!
Features Yellowstone and Grand Teton
Thousands of animated wind turbines
The perfect addition to NA BLUE series!

FSDreamTeam Hawaiian Airports Volume 2 Launch Promotions

FSDreamTeam is offering several launch promotions for the new Hawaiian Airports Volume 2.

FSDreamTeam Hawaii Airports Vol2. Released

FSDreamTeam has released Hawaii Airports Vol2. Kahului (PHOG) and Kona Intl. (PHKO) for FSX and FS2004.



Features:
Fully customized ground and runways in high resolution, both in FSX and FS9.
Animated custom ground vehicles. (FSX only)
Intensive use of LOD techniques in order to offer the best possible performances.
High resolution building textures.
NEW YouControl™ feature: custom airport actions with easy on-screen menu to trigger animations, events,etc ( FSX only ).
AES support in FS9 planned.

FlightBeam San Francisco (KSFO) Official Terminal 2 Screenshots

FlightBeam Studios has posted more preview screenshots of Terminal 2 from San Francisco (KSFO) V2.0 for FSX.