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Microsoft Flight Simulator Release Date and Pricing Confirmed
Posted: 13/07/2020 14:11:57

Microsoft has confirmed that their all-new Microsoft Flight Simulator will release on Tuesday, August 18th 2020. Along with the confirmed release date for the all-new simulator, pricing and various editions have also been confirmed.

PMDG Updates 747-400/8 QOTSII & 737 NGXu
Posted: 06/07/2020 10:53:52

PMDG has done a double-take just in time for the weekend, with an update to their 747-400/8 QOTSII series and their 737 NGXu series. While the 747 update does not bring any new features, the spotlight is stolen by the 737NGXu series, as PMDG have updated the aircraft to now be officially compatible with Lockheed Martin’s Prepar3D v5. In the update posted on the PMDG Forums.

Aerosoft Updates CRJ Professional for P3D V5
Posted: 02/07/2020 17:15:42

Aerosoft released an update for the CRJ Professional Series to version 2.2.0.0 (Service Pack 1). The update brings with it many necessary features such as new models, new modeling, updated systems, optional vertical navigation, all-new graphics using PBR, and an Electronic Flight Bag with support for charts, checklists, and calculations.

Thrustmaster Announces TCA Flight Sim Product Range Airbus Edition
Posted: 18/06/2020 10:43:02

Thrustmaster has today announced they are bringing a range of civilian flight simulation products to market this summer, all of which are officially licensed by Airbus. With 30 years of experience in the market, this is the first time Thrustmaster has stepped into the ring to provide flight simmers with specific civilian hardware. These all integrate perfectly with all current and future simulators including X-Plane 11 and Microsoft Flight Simulator.

FlightFactor Releases Airport Visual System V2
Posted: 16/06/2020 16:32:14

This OANS light system gives the user basic functionalities with an easy to use interface and interactive map. The plugin has the ability to build and optimize taxi routes interactively, as well as show all ground movements on an accurate moving map of the current airport including holding points, aprons, runways and other helpful airfield data. Multi-monitor support is built-in which allows you to use AVS in a pop-out window.

Orbx Global Vector Released for Prepar3D V5
Posted: 05/06/2020 17:54:25

Orbx has released one of their popular ‘Global’ add-ons, Vector, for Prepar3D v5. Global Vector for P3Dv5 is completely new build, based on VECTOR for older version of P3D and FSX. Orbx has changed a few things in the new product, even though it’s still using the same data under the hood. According to Orbx, the features of Global Vector are now more configurable, and the add-on also uses custom road and shoreline textures to integrate better with other Global products.

Microsoft Flight Simulator Update
Posted: 15/05/2020 16:38:02

Ths biggest new this update is that the latest Alpha build, version 1.3.9.0, has been released to the Alpha team. Included with this update is the Boeing 747-8i. Microsoft has said right away that they are aware this plane still has some issues, like the stall speed being off, not all of the systems are finished, and some graphical issues, but the team is ready to get it into the hands of testers.

Orbx Reveals TrueEarth Southern California for X-Plane
Posted: 07/05/2020 11:04:32

Orbx launches back into the spotlight with the release of TrueEarth Southern California previews, motioning that the product is very close to release. The most anticipated TrueEarth US region, the product represents the best of the team's region based scenery technologies.

Flight Sim 2020 Show Cancelled
Posted: 05/05/2020 16:36:55

Just Flight, the organiser and host of Flight Sim - a weekend event held at the RAF Museum Cosford in October since 2019 - has announced it will not proceed with the event this year. The early decision comes on the same day the COVID-19 death toll in the United Kingdom rose to become the highest in Europe, where the event takes place.

TFDi Design Announces the MD-11
Posted: 05/05/2020 16:28:49

At the moment, TFDi are planning on releasing this aircraft for Prepar3D v4 and v5. They have said that in the future, there is a possibility a modified version of the MD-11 will be released for older sim platforms like FSX, FSX:SE, and Prepar3D v1-3. No official commitment was made on Microsoft Flight Simulator, but TFDi will be monitoring the development of the sim and have said they will do their best to support it.

PILOT’S FS Global Real Weather Prepar3D v5 Edition Now Available
Posted: 27/04/2020 15:33:07

PILOT’S has released their FS Global Real Weather add-on for Prepar3D v5. The all-new utility will inject real-world weather into the simulator. This means weather such as upper and lower winds, various cloud types, turbulence, icing and more can be injected into the sim in real-time.

Microsoft Announces Machine Specifications for Upcoming Flight Simulator
Posted: 22/04/2020 13:41:59

Microsoft have released a single image showing the minimum, recommended, and ideal specifications for the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator. Both AMD and NVIDIA computers were mentioned in this list, giving a fairly good look at what sort of hardware will be needed to run the new sim.

Lockheed Martin Releases Prepar3D v4.5 Hotfix 3
Posted: 15/04/2020 11:50:14

With Prepar3D v5 being released recently, another sim from Lockheed Martin also received an update. Prepar3D v4.5 got another hotfix, bringing the latest version to P3D v4.5.14.34698, or v4.5 Hotfix 3.

Lockheed Martin Prepar3D v5 Releasing Today
Posted: 14/04/2020 14:28:15

In a post on the Lockheed Martin Prepar3D website, Prepar3D v5 will release at 20:00 GMT (16:00 EST). Alongside that information, Lockheed Martin also revealed the pricing for the next generation of Prepar3D. Both the Professional and Academic licenses will remain at the same price as previous versions. This means the Professional license will cost $199 US with the Academic license costing $59.95 US. The Professional Plus license has, however, seen a price increase to $2,500 US compared to previous versions.

Lockheed Martin Prepar3D v5 Revealed Releasing Next Week
Posted: 08/04/2020 11:12:04

Lockheed Martin has described Prepar3D v5 being the first step in an all-new platform built for the next-generation of simulation and training. New technology and capabilities lead the way in providing an immersive and performance-driven simulator. Harnessing the latest graphical technologies, Lockheed Martin’s Prepar3D v5 will use the DirectX 12 rendering engine to bring much-improved performance and stability for the Prepar3D platform.

Better Pushback Updated to v0.48
Posted: 31/03/2020 18:05:03

The highly popular Better Pushback plugin from Skiselkov (aka Toto from HotStart) has been updated to v0.48. The latest version brings in Vulkan and Metal compatibility as well as improved performance and a bug fix.

Aerosoft Offers Manchester Airport (EGCC) Free of Charge
Posted: 30/03/2020 17:03:56

Aerosoft has chosen to make the rare decision of offering a payware product free of charge for a limited time. Manchester Airport (EGCC), Britain's busiest airport outside of London hubs, is, for two weeks, free for all users to download.

Microsoft Flight Simulator - Feature Discovery Series Episode 7
Posted: 27/03/2020 14:24:57

This video shows how you can fly on-line in a private group, free for all or in a strict rules based environment.

AEROPLANE HEAVEN - GLOBE SWIFT GC-1A FSX P3D
Posted: 26/03/2020 11:06:19

Stay at home free software package.

Microsoft Flight Simulator Update
Posted: 21/02/2020 16:28:18

Microsoft has released a new update on their blog website, with new updates on the Feature Discovery Series, Development Roadmap, and more.