Orbx FTX Diamond Point and Macquarie

There are two airports more coming from Orbx development group shipping in Aerosoft boxes.

On one hand we have Diamond Point requiring FTX NA Blue Pacific Northwest.

In the other hand, we have Port Macquarie on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, with airport imagery at 15cm/60cm per pixel, and it needs FTX Australia [...]

RAZBAM’s Convair F/A-201 Kestrel

Never heard of this one? Well, don’t be entirely surprised. RAZBAM’s latest release is the first in their “What-If?” line-up of products, as the product page states, “These are aircrafts that never left the design stage, but are interesting enough for us to see how they handled.”

The Convair F/A-201 was to be a single-seat [...]

Captain Sim 707 Captain reviewed

As far as aircraft go, it doesn’t get much more iconic than the good old Boeing 707. Captain Sim released their ‘707 Captain’ earlier this year, finally brining a detailed version of this icon of aviation to FSX. Let’s take it for a flight, and see what it’s made of! [...]

Flight1 Europe Open Day

It’s now less than three weeks until Flight1 Europe hold their open day at Shoreham Airport on Saturday September 24th from 10:00 to 17:00.

With a number of displays from various FS organisations and a series of talks and lectures planned throughout the day, it’s one probably worth putting in your diary and, if you’re [...]

TFDI Design – 737 Ultra Sound V2

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In their new version 2, TFDI Design added callouts sounds and gauge to their 737 engines soundset. The upgrade to V2 is free for existing users.

They upgraded also the rolling, battery and spool sounds among other items.

Iris Simulations C-27J Spartan Released

Newly released by Iris Simulations as part of their “Platinum Series” of models, the C-27J, for anyone who doesn’t know it, is best described as “Half a Hercules”.

Carrying out the Light to Medium Tactical Transport role for a number of armed forces including the USAF, the aircraft is based on the Alenia Aeronautica G.222, [...]

FCS Downloads at simMarket

We can’t really call these “new”, as they have been available in boxed versions and direct from the publisher for some time. Now, however First Class Simulations/Contact Sales have added a number of their download titles to the large array of products available for you to purchase via simMarket.

The seven new products cover aircraft [...]

KHQM freeware by Orbx

Set your heading to Washington state, descend to Orbx freeware page, maintain your browser loading, and you’re cleared to download KHQM Bowerman !

Facing the beautiful Grays Harbor, you may want to install FTX Pacific Northwest to enjoy it full but it’s not necessary to use the freeware – and jet capable – airport.

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Simsensation : full motion 737 sim in Netherlands

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THAT is a terrible landing ! I wish I won’t do the same the day I book a slot at Simsensation.

They have a full motion 737 sim opened to professionals but also for leisure purpose. Add Lelystad to your favourites destination in GPS !

Modding the CH Products Flight Yoke

The CH Products Flight Sim Yoke has been on the market for many years and a popular device for control input. A gentleman by the name of Dave Nunez decided to give a go on a few modifications. He outlined the work he did in this blog post. The resistance reduction mod looks particularly [...]