Saturday, April 7, 2012

AirTrack Version 3.2 for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch Released

AirTrack for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch has been updated to version 3.2. Details at the AirTrack Website.

Aviasim Saarlouis-Duren Airport (EDRJ) - Now at FSAddon

The recently released Aviasim Saarlouis-Duren Airport (EDRJ) for FS2004 is now also available to purchase at FSAddon.


Features:
- LOD11 Mesh covering the whole of Saarland and a wider area
- Satellite imagery
- Custom ground polygons
- High detail buildings and textures
- High resolution textures
- Excellent on performance
- Grass edging
- BGL Lighting

FranceVFR Haute Normandie VFR for FS2004 Released

FranceVFR has released Haute Normandie VFR for FS2004. Details and purchase at the FranceVFR and SimMarket.

Scenery Features:
- Ground textures 4.75 meter / pixel resolution from IGN aerial photography reworked for an optimal visual rendition in FS2004 (summer only).
- Dedicated mesh with high definition 19 meters (LOD11).
- Lakes and rivers with navigable waters fitting the texture.
- Semi-detailed airports including flatten platform correction.
- Obstacles and VFR landmarks modeled on the entire scene including the official SIA database
- Hundreds of thousands of objects and notable buildings integrated into the environment
- Integration of 3D Automation® technology allowing multi-million buildings and realistic vegetation areas fitting geographic specs.
- Geo-referenced data for maximum compatibility with future add-ons installed on the same area.
- Development process 100% Microsoft ® SDK specifications compliant, ensuring maximum compatibility with new releases.

FlightSim Developers (FSD) - 5 Days in April Sale

FlightSim Developers (FSD) is offering $5.00 off on all titles during the 5 Days in April sale. Valid through April 10th 2012.

Drzewiecki Design - Miami City 2012 - First FSX Previews

Drzewiecki Design has posted the first preview screenshots from the FSX version of Miami City 2012.

CaptainSim Boeing 737-200 Version 0.8 Available

CaptainSim has updated the Boeing 737-200 for FSX to beta version 0.8. More information and Changelog

New features and enhancements:
- Functional PDCS added
- Wx radar test pattern size fix
- Pushback tug collision fix
- ADI LOC indicator fix
- ADI turn indicator fix
- GPWS "don't sink" aural warning fix
- Heading bug slow motion fix
- CRS bugs slow motion fix
- Autopilot HDG mode disconnected from ALT HOLD switch
- Autopilot Pitch Engage Switch OFF > Heading Switch OFF connection fix
- Autopilot CWS ROLL improved
- Autopilot FSX flight plan support added
- FIRE WARNING AND MASTER CAUTION SYSTEM annonciators fix
- Flight Director in ALT HOLD the "yellow bird" position fix
- HSI TO/FROM indicator added
- CDI VOR outbound radial tracking fix
- Yoke mounted trim switches synchronized
- RAM DOOR FULL OPEN light fix
- DUAL BLEED light with APU off fix
- Stab Trim Autopilot Cutout switch animation fix
- Captains control wheel clip board sound fix
- Improved textures
- Updated Manuals

ASNews Interview with Lefteris Kalamaras from FSLabs - Part 2

ASNews has published part two of the exclusive interview with Lefteris Kalamaras from FSLabs. Read Interview Here

Aerosoft Heraklion Intl. Airport (LGIR) - Two More Previews

Emilios has posted two more preview pictures from the upcoming Aerosoft Heraklion Intl. Airport (LGIR) for FSX.

Free Addon for A_A Sceneries Phuket Intl. Airport (VTSP) for FSX

A_A Sceneries has released the free Advance Aviation Heliport addon to Phuket International Airport (VTSP) for FSX.

Friday, April 6, 2012

IXEG Boeing 737-300 for X-Plane - Two More DEV Renders

The International X-Plane Engineering Group has posted two more development renders from the Boeing 737-300 project.

Dornier Do 328 Turboprop for X-Plane - Version 2 Previews

New details and preview pictures have been posted from version 2 of the Dornier Do 328 Turboprop for X-Plane.

Warbirdsim Bell P-39 Airacobra - New Development Pictures

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

SimAddons Calgary International Airport (CYYC) - First Pictures

SimAddons has posted the first preview pictures from the upcoming Calgary International Airport (CYYC) for FSX.

Scenery Features:
- New parallel runway 16L/R - 34L/R, new taxiways N, M, W, Y, YB
- New terminal expansion, new deicing field east, taxiway F bridge
- New control tower, tallest in Canada
- Many updated Calgary city buildings like "The Bow"

The Nabire Porter Go(es)Pro

Airbus A320: Auto Landing Tutorial

Ground Environment X Europe V2.3 - More Preview Screenshots

More preview screenshots have been posted from the upcoming version 2.3 update to Ground Environment X (GEX) Europe.

Black Box Simulation - Easter Bonanza

Black Box Simulation is offering 20% discounts with use of promo code "BBEaster2012". Valid through April 9th 2012.

Abacus - Easter Specials

Abacus is offering 25% discounts on select items during this year's Easter Specials Sale. Sale Ends April 10th 2012.

Aerosoft Yekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport (USSS) - New Previews

Aerosoft has posted new preview screenshots from Yekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport (USSS) for FSX and FS2004.

Blue Sky Scenery - Red Mountain, Randsburg Photo Scenery

Blue Sky Scenery has released the freeware Red Mountain, Randsburg photo scenery for FSX and FS2004.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Slovenia4FSX Promo Video - Happy To Fly Over Slovenia

Tomaž Drnovšek has posted the Happy To Fly Over Slovenia video of Slovenia for FSX by the Slovenia Scenery Team.

Pilot Test for Mr3D's Zero Fighter for X-Plane 9 and 10

Mr3D has posted this test video from the upcoming 3D Pilot to the recently released Mitsubishi A6M Zero for X-Plane.

VertigoStudios 30% Off Easter Special

VertigoStudios is offering 30% discounts on all boxed and digital products Easter Special. Sale Ends April 30th 2012.

UK2000 Cardiff Airport (EGFF) - First Preview Screenshots

Gary Summons has posted the first screenshots from the upcoming UK2000 Cardiff Airport (EGFF) for FSX and FS2004.

Thai Creation Paro Intl. Airport (VQPR) for FSX - Another Teaser

Thai Creation has posted another teaser screenshot from the upcoming FSX version of Paro Intl. Airport (VQPR).

R/C KING-AIR turboprop WORLD´s FIRST

Classics Hangar - 30% Discount Easter Offerings

Classics Hangar is offering 30% discounts on all products during this year's Easter Sale. Valid until April 10th 2012.

Freeware Caudron C.450 & C.460 Racing Aircraft for FSX

Gilles Faulmeyer has released the freeware Caudron C.450 and C.460 racing aircraft for FSX. Download at AVSIM.


Image courtesy of John Terrell a.k.a. Bomber_12th from the SOH Forums

FS Magazin - Issue 3 2012 Available

FS Magazin - Issue 3 2012 (german language only) is now available to purchase at SimMarket.

FSLabs Presentation Video from the FSKonferenz 2012 - Part 3 of 4

Nemeth Designs Eurocopter AS355 Ecureuil 2 - More Screenshots

Nemeth Designs has posted more preview screenshots from the upcoming Eurocopter AS355 Ecureuil 2 for FSX.

Navigraph NAVData AIRAC Cycle 1204 Available

Navigraph NAVData AIRAC Cycle 1204 is now available. Purchase Credit Packs at Navigraph or SimMarket.

Just Flight - Get 10% Off Easter Sale

Just Flight is offering 10% discounts on all flight and train sim products during the 2012 Easter Sale. Until Apr 11th 2012.


MilViz Boeing 737-200 - More Pictures Added

MilViz has added more preview pictures from the upcoming Boeing 737-200 for FSX to the Facebook Album.

TSS - DC-10 GE-CF6 HD Sound Package - External Preview 2

Turbine Sound Studios (TSS) has posted another preview video from the upcoming DC-10 GE-CF6 HD Sound Package.

Orbx Jackson Hole Airport (KJAC) - Introducing Jackson Hole

Orbx has officially introduced the upcoming Jackson Hole Airport (KJAC) for the FTX Central Rocky Mountains region.




Orbx Monroe Firstair Field (W16) - Coming Along Very Nicely

Orbx has posted more preview pictures from the upcoming Monroe Firstair Field (W16) scenery in the PNW region.


ParthenoSim Milan Linate Airport (LIML) - New Previews

Gianni Mantellini has posted new previews from the upcoming Milan Linate Airport (LIML) for FSX, FS2004 and P3D.

Majestic Software Dash 8 Q400 - Two More Screenshots

Majestic Software has posted two more screenshots from the upcoming Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 for FSX.

Drzewiecki Design - Miami City 2012 - More Details and Previews

Drzewiecki Design has posted more details and preview screenshots from the upcoming Miami City 2012 scenery.

Angle of Attack - 737NGX GroundWork - Primary Flight Controls

Angle of Attack has posted the 737 GroundWork Preview - Primary Flight Controls video from the 737NGX Training Program.

Aerosoft FSDG Keflavik X (BIKF) for X-Plane 10 Released

Aerosoft has released Keflavik X (BIKF) for X-Plane 10 developed by FSDG.  Aerosoft WebshopSimMarket

Features:
- Detailed display of the airport and surrounding, incl. prominent objects
- Photorealistic ground textures based on an aerial image
- All buildings and airport institutions
- Photo real textures on buildings, vehicles etc.
- Original NAV aids (ILS,VOR/DME,NDB,ATIS)
- Complete taxi- and runway signs
- Realistic night effects
- AI compatible
- Inclusive all new X-Plane 10 features (runway following the terrain, dynamic HD night lighting, high-resolution ground textures,...)
- Superb frame rates
- Manual in English and German (plus Charts)

Aerosoft - Flying History Sales Weekend

Aerosoft is offering 20% discounts on select items during the Flying History Sales Weekend. Valid through Apr 9th 2012.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Leading Edge Simulations Douglas DC-3 Sound Patch Available

Leading Edge Simulations has released this sound patch to the Douglas DC-3 for X-Plane 9 & X-Plane 10.

Virtavia Boeing C-17 Globemaster III for X-Plane Announced

Dawson Designs has announced conversion of the Virtavia Boeing C-17 Globemaster III for use with X-Plane.


Features:
- Very high quality exterior model, shaped to perfectly match the real C-17
- X-Plane version uses 2048x2048-high-res textures
- Normal Maps
- High quality 3D cockpit
- Detailed user manual in PDF format
- Extremely high quality sounds
- Everything fully animated

Taburet - Nice & Monaco Photorealistic for X-Plane 10 Released

Taburet has released Nice & Monaco Photorealistic for X-Plane 10. Now available to purchase at SimMarket.