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I wish I could verify that no news mean good news. But I’ve not found any public communication towards Computer Pilot fans on their website or Facebook since the end of November. Well, to be true, in December, we’ve seen an iPad app released. Good. But the January / February issue was due for release [...] …or, at least you’d think so from some of the (over)reaction around the hobby. Yes, the inevitible has happened and Microsoft have announced that they are ending support for Flight Simulator X. This is, whether you are a fan of Microsoft or not, definitely the end of an era. It does not, though, as some [...] Microsoft announced on Facebook that Flight development has ceased. Anyway, Flight will remain available for free download and the additional content for sale will be found in the same places, to cover a part of Alaska or Hawaii islands for example. The few people that purchased addons are not limited in use. For its [...] Our friends of simFlight Benelux enlightened a (German) poll about the Microsoft intentions to integrate a MarketPlace in the next MS Fligfht. This means all Flight add-ons would be found directly in-game but hosted/marketed by Microsoft themselves as well, raising simmers and expansions developers / publishers interrogations. Only 110 visitors have voted at the time [...] Nemeth Designs noticed their Agusta 109 sales suddenly fell down when their new product appeared among torrents. Their manager felt it was necessary to suspend their operations until they find an efficient copyright protection to ensure enough incomes for the two full time developers they have. Read his sad message here. If the sales results [...] Curious to see Aerosoft people when they pretend to work, or discover their international – and maps decorated – offices after they cleaned the desks, when they heard they would be photographed ? Mathijs Kok has some pictures on that topic, so you can recognize a few faces if you go to Flight Simulation meetings, [...]
A guest editorial by William Ortis I wish to make known to the Flight Sim world and sim enthusiasts the work of a new pioneer in the realm of FS2004, the golden child of the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise. First, let me set you up with the state of FS2004. Â For years, [...] Could you define the difference between a dream and hope ? The following sounds like a dream although they want us to have hope ! At least, you can repeat it as a joke in your next family meeting. “The AirSimmer Team is proud to announce the release of the AirSimmer A320 Basic Edition Systems [...] If you’ve been around the FS sites recently, you’ve probably seen some advertisements or discussion of a “new” flight sim called, variously, “FlightProSim”, “FlightSimPro” or “Pro Flight Simulator”. It’s advertised as being a direct competitor for the existing mainstream flight simulation titles, with a number of quoted user testimonials, claims and statements.According to its own [...] |
 Review: FlyTampa - Grenadines for FSXRick Desjardins flew where the sun is always shining and reports: "Anybody who has been around the MS Flightsimulator franchise is certainly familiar with the sceneries from FlyTampa. If you read their forums the next release is always highly anticipated; that is because they never disappoint. This new one "The ... Review of UK2000 SCENERY - EDINBURGH XTREME V3 for FSXEdinburgh Airport, ICAO: EGPH, is located in the City of Edinburgh, Scotland. In 2011 it was the busiest airport in Scotland handling just over 9.4 million passengers and the sixth busiest in the United Kingdom. Like so many other modern day airports Edinburgh was originally a military aerodrome. Opened in ... FranceVFR - Alsace VFR for FSX reviewThe latest regional scenery release from FranceVFR is Alsace VFR for both FSX and FS2004. This review is of the FSX version. Occupying the north-eastern most corner of France this scenery covers approximately 10,000 sq kms and includes some beautiful landscapes. Of the 26 regions it is the fourth smallest and has ... Review: Aerosoft - Sim-Wings Menorca XMenorca or Minorca is located in the Mediterranean Sea. It's name is derived from the Latin Insula Minor, later becoming Minorica which translated means minor island. At just under 700 Sq kms in area and with a population of about 89,000 it is smaller than the neighbouring island of Majorca ... Review: Do you always need a plane in FSX ? Nah!I will look at what does a model of a marine vessel have to do within the world of FSX flight simulation and flying. Adding a boat into my hanger full of planes was very new and its probably very unusual these days, but then again most real hangers have ... Review of AEROSOFT - YEKATERINBURG X for FSXYekaterinburg Airport aka: Koltsovo Airport, ICAO: USSS, is located 16kms southeast of Yekaterinburg, Russia. It was opened in 1928 and like so many other airports it was originally a military airfield. In 1943 it became a civilian airport and in 1993 acquired its international status. In recent years it has ... Review: PACIFIC ISLANDS SIMULATION - VFR APPALACHIAQuick Summary: In the past Pacific Island Simulations have given us some excellent scenery in the remote Pacific Ocean and now after producing the stunning Ingalls Field have now developed VFR Appalachia.  It covers most of what is called Appalachia in the USA, and includes 6 rural and ... Review: Orbx - FTX: NA KORS Orcas IslandQuick Summary:  Orcas Island Airport scenery pack: Orbx have been developing superior 'scenery' for FSX for some time with the wonderful FTX Australia series. The latest addition to my library is the superlative Orcas Island that jewel in the crown in the San Juan Islands just between Seattle and Vancouver. ... Saitek X-52 Pro ReviewYou can certainly say the Saitek X-52, and the ‘Pro’ version in particular, is one of those very few legendary joysticks (or flight systems, if you prefer that term). Thousands of simmers have one, and that in itself is quite a reference. I’ve had one for over a year now, ... Review: Polish Airports Vol 1What better way to broaden your horizons than to fly to new destinations. Polish Airports Vol 1 gives you just that type of opportunity if you're one of those pilots that like to stick to familiar territory. With this offering from Drzewiecki Design you get three airports; Katowice Pyrowice (EPKT), ...
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Now I know that every time we post something not directly related to Flight Simulation here, we get at least one complaint from someone that this is simFlight, not some general news site. However I want those people to stop and spare a thought here, because sometimes it’s worth reminding yourself that the aircraft we [...]