Saturday, December 17, 2011

Nemeth Designs Holiday Daily Deals - 50% Discount - Day 3

Nemeth Designs Holiday Daily Deals - 50% off the Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Bo 105 for FSX.

UK2000 East Midlands Airport (EGNX) - Early Previews

Gary Summons has posted early development previews from UK2000 East Midlands Airport (EGNX) for FSX and FS2004.


First Warbirdsim Bell P-39 Airacobra Development Pictures

Warbirdsim has posted the first development screenshots from the upcoming Bell P-39 Airacobra for FSX.

New Outerra Terrain Engine Beta Video

Outerra has posted another beta video from the Outerra Terrain Engine currently under development.

REX Essential for Real Environment Xtreme Announced

Real Environment Simulations has announced development of the free REX Essential update to Real Environment Xtreme.

Oryx Simulation Kelowna X (CYLW) - V1.1 Patch Released

Oryx Simulation has updated Kelowna International Airport (CYLW) for FSX to version 1.1. Download Here

New Orbx Jefferson County Intl. Airport (0S9) Screenshots

Orbx has posted new preview screenshots from the upcoming Jefferson County Intl. Airport (0S9) for FSX.

Airport Enhancement Services (AES) Beta 2.20b Available

Oliver Pabst has updated the beta version of Airport Enhancement Services (AES) for FSX and FS2004 to version 2.20b.


Changes in Version 2.20b:
- Corrected and enhanced lights of the vehicles
- small corrections of the vehicle pathes
- some finetuning
.. and several things I just forget

Aerosoft Christmas Countdown - Airbus X 25% Discount

Aerosoft is offering the Airbus X for FSX at 25% off today as part of the 2011 Christmas countdown.

A2A Simulations Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Teaser Shot

A2A Simulations has posted another teaser screenshot from the upcoming Accu-Sim Curtiss P-40 Warhawk for FSX.

Friday, December 16, 2011

FSBreak 103: Ben Supnik talks X-Plane 10 and more

FSBreak episode 103: Ben Supnik talks X-Plane 10 and more is now available at the FSBreak Website.

Nemeth Designs Holiday Daily Deals - 50% Discount - Day 2

Nemeth Designs Holiday Daily Deals - 50% off the Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion for FSX.

TropicalSim Washington National Airport (KDCA) Announced

TropicalSim has announced development of Washington National Airport (KDCA) for FSX and FS2004.

Freeware Vitoria Airport (SBVT) for FSX

The freeware Vitoria - Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (SBVT) is now available to download at Terra Brasilis.

ArezOne-Aviation Cessna R182 Skylane RG SoundSet Released

ArezOne-Aviation Soundstudios has released the Cessna R182 Skylane RG SoundSet for FSX and FS2004.

PC Pilot - Issue 77 - January/February 2012

PC Pilot - Issue 77 - January/February 2012 is now available to purchase at the PC Pilot Website.

Oryx Simulation - Canadian Airports 1 Package for FSX

Oryx Simulation has released the Canadian Airports 1 Package for FSX. Details at the Oryx Simulation Website.


Includes the following:
- CYLW - Kelowna International Airport
- CFX2 - Okotoks Air Park
- CYCG - Castlegar - West Kootenay Regional Airport
- CYCW - Chilliwack Regional Airport

Oryx Simulation Chilliwack Regional Airport (CYCW) for FSX Released

Oryx Simulation has released Chilliwack Regional Airport (CYCW) for FSX. Details at the Oryx Simulation Website.


Features:
- Realistic rendition of Chilliwack Airport
- Adjacent community fully modeled
- Volumetric Grass
- Corrected roads in the area
- Variety of static aircraft.

Max Holste MH.1521 Broussard for X-Plane in Development

Khamsin has posted a cockpit render from the Max Holste MH.1521 Broussard for X-Plane in Development.

Freeware Turin Caselle Airport for FSX

The freeware Torino-Caselle Airport (LIMF) for FSX is now available to download at Volo Virtuale Torino.

Orbx Harvey Airfield (S43) - Some More Views

Orbx has posted some more views from the soon to be released Orbx Harvey Airfield (S43) scenery for FSX.

Orbx FTX North America - Blue - PNW Patch 004a Available

Orbx has released the FTX North America - Blue - PNW Patch 004a. Now available at the Orbx Support Website.

New and enhanced content provided
- added four lighthouses (default models) in western WA: Slip Point, Cape Flattery, Destruction Island, Grays Harbor
- added docks at the submarine base in Bangor and made landclass changes to the Bangor Trident Base to the east
- added default aircraft carriers and other warships at Bremerton and Everett
- added Jim Creek Naval Radio Station antenna array west of Darrington
- switched all radio, TV, and microwave antennae from default models to custom ORBX models 
Edits and bug fixes (check the included User Guide for a complete list)
- fixed issue with misaligned ILS at CYVR
- changes to KSEA airport facilities file to make the occurrence of duplicate jetways and aiplayer.dll crashes less likely
- fixed inverted shorelines at N48.088290° W122.735448°
- fixed water/land morphing at N48.256333° W123.413833°
- added water channel into mudflats at 6WA2
- added missing Husky Stadium in Seattle at UW
- fixed floating plane at KUIL
- removed incorrect windsock at S18
-  removes unintentional duplicates of CAB3 and CAP5
- shortened length of time high-elevation lakes and rivers "freeze" during winter months

Freeware Synchro-Soft Cessna 172 V2.5 Soundset for FSX

Synchro-Soft has released the freeware Cessna 172 V2.5 Soundset for FSX. Download at AVSIM.

A Few More Aerosoft OV-10 Bronco Preview Pictures

Nick Churchill has posted more preview pictures from the upcoming Rockwell OV-10 Bronco for FSX.

Aerosoft Christmas Countdown - Madeira X 25% Discount

Aerosoft is offering Madeira X (LPMA) for FSX at 25% off today as part of the 2011 Christmas countdown.

A2A Simulations Spitfire Mk1a "Getting to know your Aircraft"

Brad Leyland has posted video tutorial - part one to the Spitfire Mk1a for FSX from A2A Simulations.

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Microsoft Flight Audio Philosophy: “I Make Airplane Noises”

The Microsoft Flight Team has posted an article on the sound evironment in the upcoming MS Flight.


Nemeth Designs Holiday Daily Deals - 50% Discount

Nemeth Designs has started the Holiday Daily Deals with 50% off the Aerospatiale SA-2 Samson for FSX.

Thai Creation - Macau Intl. Airport (VMMC) for FS2004 Released

Thai Creation has released Macau International Airport (VMMC) for FS2004. Now available at SimMarket.


Features:
- All major airport buildings included with high resolution textures and beautiful textures in the night time.
- Extremely detailed taxiways and runways.
- Custom made lines, taxiway and taxi lights.
- Custom Gmax ground texture from satellite photos will make you feel like being in the real airport
- Animated ground service.
- Macau city and major buildings are included.
- Non effect for both VHHH and VHHX.
- Much more to discover by yourself.

HiFi Technologies Active Sky 2012 Pre-Release for ASE Users

HiFi Technologies is offering a pre-release version of Active Sky 2012 for FSX to current users of Active Sky Evolution.

McPhat Studios PMDG 737 NGX HDT - AAL Astrojet Video

McPhat Studios has posted another promo video of the freeware AAL Astrojet HD Textures for the PMDG 737 NGX.

LatinVFR Miami International Airport (KMIA) - Version 1.1 Update

LatinVFR has released the version 1.1 update to Miami International Airport (KMIA) for FSX and FS2004.


Version 1.1 Changelog:
- Updated AFCAD, fixing major bugs, both performance wise and also closing the passenger terminal assignments for only passenger airlines.
- Concrete textures less bright. Based on feedback some users mentioned that the concrete textures were too bright.
- Wrong jetway gate number. We had some jetways with the wrong gate numbers in the north terminal, this has been corrected.
FSX Only:
- We added made the photo scenery in many areas become more detailed and look less blurry. 
FS2004 Only:
- Fixed and made better photo tiles in the center of the airport (area of the tower)

New IRIS Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner Development Renders

IRIS Simulations has added new development renders from the upcoming Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner for FSX.

New Orbx Ketchikan Intl. Airport (PAKT) Screenshots

Orbx has posted new preview screenshots from the upcoming Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT) scenery for FSX.
PAKT Ketchikan Airport - New beta shots!  -   PAKT Ketchikan Airport - arrival & departure


Orbx Harvey Airfield (S43) - Seasons - The Final Preview

Orbx has posted the final preview images from the soon to be released Orbx Harvey Airfield (S43) scenery for FSX.

Orbx FTX New Zealand South Island Released

Orbx has released the latest region in their award winning FTX Series, New Zealand South Island for FSX.



Featues:
- Over 151,000 sq km of FTX scenery!
- Brand new beautiful ground textures
- New trees made from local photographs
- Roads, rivers, coastlines, lakes, rail
- All major and many minor airports upgraded
- Custom NZ airport objects and markings
- Photoreal mountain peaks and glaciers
- A huge number of polygon landclass areas
- Hand-crafted landclass for the entire region
- Seamlessly joins FTX Australia for tran-Tasman flights
- Hand placed super-accurate autogen

Freeware USS Nimitz & USS Eisenhower Version 2 for FSX

The freeware USS Nimitz & USS Eisenhower version 2 scenery for FSX is now available to download at Rikoooo.


CHANGES IN THIS VERSION:
- New "Underway Replenishment" configurations for Nimitz and Eisenhower. Ideal for VERTREP operations with helos.
- New model of fleet oiler USNS Patuxent T-AO 201. Features landable helipad and night lightning. 
  It works independently as an AI ship that can sail on her own (an additional configuration for AIcarriers is also provided)
- Added steam effects on all catapults (look better with the ship in movement)
- Added sound for catapult launch and jet blast deflectors
- Fixed the issue that caused the player's plane to fall down on the water when entering the hangar deck from #3 elevator.
- Fixed night lightning issues for some planes in "port visit" configurations
- Corrected some inaccuracies in the aft radar tower and in the island.
- Added animated catapult "shooter"
- Additional catapult crew for cats #3 and #4.
- New texture for catapult shuttles.

FSX & FS2004 Navaids Update 1113 by Hervé Sors

Hervé Sors has released Navaids Update 1113 for FSX and FS2004 on his website. Flight Simulator Navaids Page

Drzewiecki Design Kraków Balice 2012 (EPKK) - Final Previews

Drzewiecki Design has posted the final previews from the soon to be released Kraków Balice 2012 (EPKK) scenery.

Carenado - Up To 60% Off Holiday Sale

Carenado is offering discounts of up to 60% during the Holiday Sales Event. Available until December 25th 2011.

Aerosoft Christmas Countdown - Huey X 25% Discount

Aerosoft is today offering the Bell UH-1 Huey X for FSX at 25% off as part of the 2011 Christmas countdown.

New Aerosoft Maastricht Aachen Airport (EHBK) Previews

Aerosoft has posted new preview pictures from the upcoming Maastricht Aachen Airport (EHBK) for FSX.

Freeware Blue Sky Scenery - China Lake Photo Scenery

Blue Sky Scenery has released the freeware China Lake photo scenery for FSX and FS2004. Download Here

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

DreamFoil Creations - x737 Sound Package Preview Video

DreamFoil Creations has posted a short preview video from the upcoming x737 Sound Package for X-Plane.

Wilco Boeing 737 Pilot in Command Evolution for FSX Released

The feelThere Boeing 737 Pilot in Command Evolution for FSX is now available at Wilco Publishing.

New Features:
- Fully new aircraft 3D model to match today’s Flight Simulator X requirements : winglets variants, more animations, moving parts,…
- New HD 2D panel graphics to suit both 4:3 and widescreen options
- Fully 3D interactive virtual cockpit
- High Definition textures on panels, fuselage and liveries
- Fire protection system to simulate engine fire and realistic fire extinguish procedure
- Updated Navigraph’s FMC database
- Improved compatibility with Online flights, VRinsight modules,…
- And more…

San Francisco for X-Plane 10 by Tom Curtis - Preview Video

The Golden Gate - San Francisco scenery for X-Plane 10 by Tom Curtis can be previewed in this YouTube Video.

VertigoStudios Van's Aircraft RV-8 for FSX at SimMarket

The VertigoStudios Van's Aircraft RV-8 for FSX is now also available to purchase at SimMarket.