CF-104 For X-Plane

Two gentlemen who form the Classic Jet Sims group have modeled a highly detailed ‘Starfighter’ for X-Plane, including the ability to drop ordnance and shoot out the pilot in his ejector seat. It also features the brake chute, and more importantly appears to have a lot of special flightmodel features [...]

A Black Christmas Present

…… or maybe not, after all. FSAddon Publishing reports that the release of the ‘Lizzie’ is on schedule. “…. Our long-awaited Westland Lysander, the WW2 SOE ‘spy taxi’, is basically ready. We’re working on the manuals and ‘missions’ now and expect to have it all fixed before the Holidays. The [...]

Pay Your Painter

Here’s another aircraft painter who offers his (paid) services on simMarket to get you your favorite aircraft livery. Prealsoft writes “…. Customize your livery of a real airline or a virtual airlines, in your request please write at minimum this information : Airline Name, Registration Number, Model FS (Manufacturer and Type), Flight Simulator [...]

IL-2 Iwo Jima & Okinawa Campaign

Ernesto Gomez Ruiz builds expansion packs for the IL-2 combat simulator. His latest is Iwo Jima and Okinawa 1945. “…. This expansion recreates the battles fought between the American and Japanese troops in 1945. Included are 1 USN campaigns, 1  USMC campaign, 82 campaigns missions, 186 singles/cooperative missions USN/USMC. A [...]

DBS Studio Wants Testers

DBS Studio is probably best known for its Walk and Follow application, allowing simmers to freely roam through the flight simulator environment. They are now looking for 10-15 beta testers to test an upcoming new DBS Studio product. More information on the DBS Studio site. DBS Studio products can be found on simMarket.com [...]

Quality Wings Boeing 757

A new developer on the horizon is Quality Wings. “….. After 22 months of development, QualityWings Simulations has released “The Ultimate 757 Collection. This package features (15) 757 models, 2D/3D cockpits, realistic soundset, 120+ liveries available immediately for download, FMC and Mid level systems programming. This payware add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 [...]

Captain Sim Special Discount

Captain Sim writes us that they “….. are pleased to announce that exclusively at Captain Sim online store, on the 11 Dec 2009 from 00:01 to 23:59 (UTC) everything is Euro 9.99! Visit us at our web site. Important: 24 hours only. On the 11 Dec 2009 at 23:59:59 (UTC) all prices are [...]

A good friend has gone

Many of you will have known my good friend Jun Kazama, in many forums known as ‘Gallopinggoose’.

I am sad to tell you that Jun passed away on December 3rd, a victim of cancer.

Our heartfelt condolences go to his dear wife Fumie first and foremost.

But also to all of his many friends [...]

F-89J Restoration Project

The Heritage Flight Museum in Bellingham, WA, is working on the F-89J project. The F-89J  (Scorpion) was one of the US Air Force’s main jet fighters in the early cold war era and the first equipped with nuclear tipped air-to-air missiles. The one being restored currently has been based on Iceland to fend [...]

Ultimate Airport Environment X

Here’s yet another ‘ultimate’ project for you, this one by Zinertek and replacing some of the default FSX textures on your PC. “….. is a comprehensive texture booster that features over 200 new textures that greatly enhance your entire Microsoft Flight Simulator X default airports throughout the world. Whether you are new to [...]