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How To Use The FMC

francois, Tuesday, 13 April 2010 @ 14:46

Bert Groner, Editor of the German-language FS Magazin, has released his excellent guide to using the FMC (Flight Management Computer) in an English version now. You can download it as pdf or order it on a CD from simMarket here. The guide explains the general use of an FMC, usable for the PMDG [...]

Cessna C-140 From SimFlight3D

francois, Tuesday, 13 April 2010 @ 10:02

SimFlight3D has released another of his FS2004 aircraft, this time a model of the Cessna C-140 taildragger. “…. The C140 is a two-seater, single-engine, light utility airplane with a maximum speed of 109 knots (125 mph), never to exceed 122 knots. Original models came equipped with 85-90 horsepower, 4-cylinder piston [...]

FW190-A Early Variants Updated

francois, Tuesday, 13 April 2010 @ 8:27

Classics Hangar have updated their package of Focke Wulf FW 190 A variants to version 2.0. The new version is free for existing customers of their earlier release. “….. Included in this Flight Simulator X add-on package are renditions of the four early production variants of the WW II Luftwaffe’s [...]

Beaver Soundpack From TS

francois, Tuesday, 13 April 2010 @ 7:49

Turboprop Simulations figured the beaver in FSX doesn’t sound the way it should, and released a soundpack for it. They say about their product “…. Enjoy the full realism of engine sounds from the DeHavilland DHC-2 Beaver the way it was meant to sound. Bush pilots and simulator fans will enjoy the loud [...]

Wee Tune Beastie II

francois, Monday, 12 April 2010 @ 15:15

Sky Blue Radio is “….. pleased to announce the release of our latest in-flight entertainment software Wee Tune Beastie II. The application promises to transform the virtual pilots long or short haul flights by bringing you Sky Blue Radio right in to your cockpit simply by tuning in to our frequency (123.45) on [...]

X-Plane Cessna Corvalis TT

francois, Monday, 12 April 2010 @ 15:10

Here is some news for X-Plane users. “….. X-Aviation is pleased to announce the release of our Cessna Corvalis TT (Cessna 400)! You can view more info about this amazing aircraft as well as screenshots here. …”. [...]

Beech 18 From CR1

francois, Monday, 12 April 2010 @ 13:49

Hmmmm, let’s see, did we mention the Beech 18 here yet? CR1 produced a virtual Beech 18 that “…. is built to imitate the real Beech 18 in both looks and flying characteristics. With high detail modeling and accurate functioning gauges and avionics, this virtual Beech 18 is as close [...]

Salalah Airport From OryxSim

francois, Monday, 12 April 2010 @ 13:41

Florian Fermin of OryxSim reports that he is “….. pleased to announce the release of Salalah International Airport for Flight Simulator 2004, some days ahead of schedule.Â The Flight Simulator X version is scheduled to be released April 21st. This scenery features high resolution ground textures, 3D lighting and stunning night lighting…..”.

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Captain Sim 707 Poll

francois, Monday, 12 April 2010 @ 13:33

Captain Sim is working on their 707 family of airliners. they report that the “…… Upcoming 707 Captain family will deliver the 707-320B, 707-320ADV, 707-300C, VC-137C and E-3A models. Would you like to get more expansion models of the B707 variants? If so please vote at our site here……”.

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Updated Dortmund Scenery

francois, Monday, 12 April 2010 @ 13:30

Christian Bahr from Germany reports that he is working on a new update to the Dortmund Scenery. Improvements and changes will be made specifically to the harbor area, which will include portal cranes among other things. A preview of the current Version 3 of the software can be seen target=”_blank”>here on YouTube.

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