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Ready for Departure: Happy New Year 2026!

Dear readers and fellow flight simmers, As 2025 prepares for its final landing, we want to take a moment to look back on a fantastic year of virtual aviation. The entire simFlight editorial team wishes you a smooth transition into the new year and a successful, healthy 2026. Whether you are flying high-altitude airliners or […]

Review: Off to Down Under – Adelaide Airport for MSFS 2020 & 2024

The airport of Adelaide has now established a permanent place in the flight simulator community. AUScene first presented the airport back in 2013 for FSX and Prepar3D (P3D) v2, and today compatibility extends to P3D v5. In 2021, the first MSFS 2020 scenery was released by Impulse Simulations, and in July 2025, MK Studios (MKS) finally released its long-awaited add-on for MSFS 2020 & 2024. The developer studio MKS has gained experience with 44 airports worldwide – including destinations in Europe, Japan, the USA, and recently Australia.

Review: And then came Düsseldorf – Aerosoft’s EDDL

Older virtual pilots will remember the sentence that repeatedly annoyed the then airport builders from the German Airport Team (GAP), Thomas Hirsch and Peter Hiermeier (†), a good twenty years ago: “Where is Düsseldorf?” The two have delivered multiple times – here is a list of previous payware releases: Just Sim deserves a “gold star” […]

Samscene Modern Cities Series: Enhanced US Cities for MSFS20/24

Samscene has expanded its “Modern Cities” series for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. This series aims to improve the default photogrammetry of US cities by fixing textures, overhauling structures, and adding missing buildings and features. The main objective is to showcase the best of US photogrammetry in MSFS, further enhancing the simulation experience with additional feature buildings.

WINGFLEX Launches the CUBE Series: A Modular Cockpit Ecosystem that includes an Overhead Panel

WINGFLEX, a company known for its expertise in professional pilot training tools, has announced the release of the CUBE Series Modular Cockpit Ecosystem. This new product line is designed for flight simulation enthusiasts who want a professional-level experience at home, even with limited space. The CUBE Series offers a collection of compact, high-quality cockpit modules […]

Model Match Pro for MSFS 2024/2020

Model Match Pro is aimed at users active on the online flight platform VATSIM who want a more precise representation of air traffic in their simulator. It provides a revised set of rules (VMR file) that improves the assignment of aircraft models when using vPilot in conjunction with AIG AI Traffic.

SKY SIMULATIONS Releases Douglas DC-9 Update to Version 3.1

Flight simulation enthusiasts have something new and exciting to explore with the latest update from SKY SIMULATIONS. The Douglas DC-9 for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 and 2024 has been updated to Version 3.1, bringing a wealth of enhancements, fixes, and new features. The Douglas DC-9 is an iconic aircraft, and SKY SIMULATIONS has worked […]

Oldie I – Heinkel He 111 for MSFS2020

The Heinkel He 111 is one of the most well-known combat aircraft of World War II and an important part of Luftwaffe history. Originally disguised as a civilian transport plane, the He 111 was developed by the Heinkel Flugzeugwerke in the 1930s to circumvent the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles. However, it was designed […]

Dammam King Fahd International Airport (OEDF) for MSFS2020/2024

Vertex Design Studio has released a detailed scenery add-on of King Fahd International Airport (OEDF) in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) is a major transportation hub in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, serving as a vital gateway to the region. Named after King Fahd, KFIA is one of the largest airports in the world by area and plays a central role in regional and international air travel.

iniBuilds A350 Receives New Autosave System with Version 1.0.6

iniBuilds has released a significant update (version 1.0.6) for its A350 Airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. The update brings a host of improvements, bug fixes, and new features, with the custom autosave system being the highlight.

MSFS24: Paulo Ricardo Releases Detailed Brazil Sceneries

Brazilian scenery developer Paulo Ricardo has released two new sceneries for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS), compatible with both MSFS2020 and MSFS2024. These are the developer’s first sceneries for MSFS2024. RIO DE JANEIRO WORLD UP MSFS20/24: The “Cidade Maravilhosa” in Detail This scenery is a tribute to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s “wonderful city.” Paulo Ricardo aims […]

Portlander Makes Portland: KPDXv2 MSFS Portland International Airport

Bill Womack has been known in the scene since the release of the famous “Tongass Fjords” at Francois “Navman” Dumas’ defunct label “FSAddon” at the latest. Back then, he made it with Holger Sandmann for FS 2004 and FS X. In 2015, Bill founded his label iBlueYonder. He lived in Portland for a long time, so he is a true “Portlander”…

EU Destination: Ireland West Airport (Knock) EIKN MSFS24/20

Ireland West Airport (Knock) (EIKN), developed by Fly X Simulations and published by iniBuilds, is located in County Mayo, in the west of Ireland. The airport serves both national and international destinations and is an important transportation hub for the region. This scenery aims to realistically depict the airport and its surroundings in Microsoft Flight […]

PMDG Releases Beta Versions of the 777 for MSFS 2024

PMDG’s Robert Randazzo has released a status update just in time for the weekend regarding the developments surrounding the PMDG 777 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS 2024). PMDG has finally handed over the first beta versions of the 777-300ER, 777-200ER, and 777F to the beta team.

Tiny Review: Kiwiflightsim’s South Pacific Gems -Rarotonga & Hokitika for MSFS

The article is a recommendation for flight simulation enthusiasts, highlighting scenery add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS2020 and potentially MSFS2024) developed by Kiwiflightsim, a relatively new label from New Zealand. The focus is on two specific airport sceneries: Kiwiflightsim Rarotonga International Airport (NCRG) Hokitika Airport (NZHK) Bert Groner… if you like, feel free to: paypal.me/BertGroner

NextSimFlight: Discover Your Next Flight Simulator Adventure

As a flight simulator enthusiast, you surely know the problem: You’re in the mood to fly, but you lack the spark of an exciting destination? This is where NextSimFlight comes into play, a free website that helps you discover new virtual flights!

TFDi Design MD-11 – Update 1.0.49

TFDi Design has released update 1.0.49 for its MD-11 aircraft. This update brings a number of improvements and bug fixes. New Features: Bug Fixes: The update addresses a variety of issues, including: This update is available now via the MD-11 Installation Manager.

ChasePlane: A Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Optional Community Access and Features

ChasePlane, a highly anticipated tool from Parallel 42, promises to revolutionize the flight simulation experience for users of Lockheed Martin and Microsoft Flight Simulators. While the exact release date is yet to be announced, much information has already surfaced about the planned features and optional access models, generating excitement within the flight simulation community. Optional […]

Bergen Flesland Airport (ENBR) for MSFS 2024 – A Digital Recreation of Norway’s Second-Largest Airport

Developer SALVUZ has recently released Bergen Flesland Airport (ENBR) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, recreating this vital Norwegian aviation hub. The real airport, operational since 1955, serves as a crucial gateway to the Vestland region and ranks as Norway’s second-busiest airport after Oslo. Located approximately 20 kilometers south of Bergen’s city center on the Flesland […]

DTTZ Tozeur-Nefta: A glimpse into the Tunisian Desert for MSFS24

Tozeur-Nefta International Airport (DTTZ) is an airport located in southwestern Tunisia, connecting the cities of Tozeur and Nefta. In the real world, it serves as a gateway to the Tunisian Sahara and is particularly important for tourism. The Real DTTZ Airport The airport has a 3167-meter runway, with runway 09 equipped with an ILS system […]

F-35 Lightning II MSFS Add-on Receives Version 1.4.0 Update

The F-35 Lightning II MSFS add-on, available on SIMMARKET from INDIAFOXTECHO VISUAL SIMULATIONS, has been updated to Version 1.4.0, released on February 4, 2025. This update focuses primarily on a major redesign of the navigation system for increased realism. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes included in Version 1.4.0: To acquire the Version 1.4.0 […]

SIMNORD Updates Aarhus Airport (EKAH) for MSFS 2024

SIMNORD has released version 1.1.0 of their Aarhus Airport (EKAH) scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator, bringing full compatibility with MSFS 2024. The scenery has been recompiled using the MSFS 2024 SDK and optimized for the new simulator. Here’s a summary of the changes:

Bluebird Simulations Offers Sneak Peek at Deeply Simulated 757, Beta Nearing

Sim enthusiasts get a glimpse of the complex systems behind the highly anticipated 757, as Bluebird Simulations reveals intricate details of its development process. In a recent video update, Bluebird Simulations offered a comprehensive look at the progress of their highly anticipated 757 for flight simulators. The video showcased the intricate systems being developed, including […]

LEONARDO SOFTWARE HOUSE Begins MSFS2024 Testing Phase

Leonardo Software House (LSH) has launched an open beta program for the MD-82 variant of Fly the Maddog X in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The beta is available at no cost to existing MSFS2020 customers. LSH, which exclusively distributes its products through simMarket, has designated this release as experimental due to current SDK limitations and […]

MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT UPDATE – DECEMBER 7TH, 2023

The world of virtual aviation continues to soar to new heights with the latest development update from Microsoft Flight Simulator. On December 7th, 2023 – Development Update – Microsoft Flight Simulator, upcoming plans, and community events. Let’s delve into the highlights of this development update. The update began by acknowledging the release of Sim Update […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator Development Update – November 23rd, 2023

Microsoft Flight Simulator, the highly acclaimed flight simulation game, continues to evolve and improve with regular updates and additions. In the November 23rd, 2023 Development Update – Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Microsoft Flight Simulator team provided a brief overview of recent developments, upcoming events, and exciting offerings for both new and existing players. The development […]

X-Plane 12.08 Beta Released

X-Plane 12.08 has arrived with a host of exciting new features and improvements that enhance the flight simulation experience. One of the key highlights is the significant engine model improvements, which make aircraft performance and behavior more realistic. Additionally, the landing gear physics have been enhanced with improvements in wheel inertia, weld modeling, and ABS […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – September 8, 2023 Development Update

And …. it’s Friday ! Today we have new Development Update from Microsoft and ASOBO ! This Development Update aim to celebrate Screenshots Challenge Winner (Above you can see the winner screenshot) that use Campout Utility from //42. Other items in the development update are usual items about New products and Updated products that are […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator -Sim Update 13 Beta Release Notes [1.34.13.0]

Yesterday Microsoft and ASOBO released a new version of Update SU13 . We remind you that only those who have agreed to enter the SU13 Beta are involved in this update! We can see that Microsoft and ASOBO are working hard to update MSFS 2020 , Waiting know more about MSFS 2024 , we leave […]

[Video] MSFS 40th Anniversary Release Times – Features Discovery Series : #15 Helicopters

In three days, on November 11th, Microsoft Flight Simulator celebrates the 40th anniversary of their flight sim franchise. Microsoft and Asobo Studio will offer a large pack of new content including the iniBuilds Airbus A310, and the integration of helicopters and gliders. The above video showcases the engagement and workflow of the simulator makers especially […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Sim Update 10 Wait Is Getting Over

The last major version 9 update was released in the end of April. This summer, Microsoft had initially announced the arrival of Sim Update 10 in Microsoft Flight Simulator for August 23. For those who have chosen to test the Beta version, several updates have followed one another over the past few weeks, and the […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – 40th Anniversary Edition on November 11th 2022

Microsoft came to Germany, in Cologne, to participate to Gamescom, an important trade fair for digital games in Europe. During the event that will end today, the owners of Flight Simulator franchise announced more details and content for their upcoming 40th Anniversary Edition. Now we know that the 40th Anniversary Edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – World Update X USA Available

Microsoft released the new update 1.26.5.0 for MSFS, and as always, the next launch of the simulator will prompt your for the mandatory download of 2.63 Gb. Simultaneously, the new and free World Update X in USA has also been made available, as an option of course. If you select that, the next download stage […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – World Update IX Italy and Malta Official Trailer

During the 3 minutes video, Microsoft showcases numerous cities, landmarks, and custom buildings added for free into MSFS when you download their new World Update IX for Italy and Malta. In our last post about its release, we detailed the exhaustive content listing that includes also 4 handcrafted airports, and flight adventures.

Microsoft Flight Simulator – World Update IX: Italy and Malta Available

If Microsoft Flight Simulator is updated to the last version 1.25.9.0, then you can download for free the new World Update IX to cover Italy and Malta. The official, and optional, expansion will download a first batch, it’s mandatory, of nearly 305 Mb at the first launch of the simulator. Then, if you ask for […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Sim Update IX Released

The new official patch for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available for everyone when you launch the simulator next time. You will be asked to download 373.3 Mb in Xbox App, then 7.3 Gb more when you start MSFS, and finally up to 2.4 Gb to update your eventual Premium Deluxe and World Updates 1 […]

MSFS – World Update VIII Iberia Available

Sit a moment and launch MSFS to let the game autoupdate and give you the option of their new World Update VIII Iberia, to cover Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra. In this new set of scenery upgrade, FREE for all users of Microsoft Flight Simulator, there are again for these regions of the world a […]

MSFS World Update VIII Iberia – Delayed

Microsoft decided to delay the release of the next free upgrade for MSFS : “World Update VIII Iberia” will be released this Thursday March 24th at 0900Z instead of March 22nd, following the news of the 737 crashed in China this week. Their public statement was published on Twitter and Facebook.

Microsoft Flight Simulator : NEWS of Free aircraft, rebate and Sim Update VI

The official channels of Microsoft Flight Simulator reveal that a Free Velocopter is coming, watch the video above. This “early eVOTL prototype led to the VoloCity” and it’s “coming soon (for FREE) to all MSFS players with the Game Of The Year edition (GOTY). An interesting offer will help simmers in making their decision to […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – World Update VI Austria Germany Switzerland

In order to prevent any trouble to download the latest update of Flight Simulator, especially for those who got it through Microsoft Store, it’s officially recommended to dowload first the Xbox free application at Microsoft Store. Then you can proceed with the update process following these steps : In Microsoft Store, download 509.8 Mb the […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Dev Update August 05

In order to answer many questions raised in the MSFS community since the last and big Sim Update 5, Microsoft announce that another hot fix is under progress and it will be available in a few laboral days, probably next week. Follow the discussion in the Official Forum here. The next World Update VI to […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator Hotfix v1.18.14.0

The last Sim Update 5 applied to Microsoft Flight Simulator requires now a little Hotfix, gone live already, making MSFS to go version 1.18.14.0. Download the update first via Windows Store, and then launch MSFS for the final install step in order to fix the necessary and following items : Fixed various crashes in game […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Launch for Xbox Now

Players with XBox series X and S have now access to Microsoft Flight Simulator, it’s also possible via the Xbox Game Pass. Existing PC simmers have also their new Sim Update V. First, launch the Windows app Microsoft Store in order to download the first 620 Mb. When you start MSFS, you must then download […]

Flight Simulator – Partnership Series Text-to-Speech Engine

In the last blog post of Flight Simulator team, they introduced the developers of the Text-to-Speech engine. Mainly used for the Air Traffic Control dialogs between AI pilots and controllers, their goals have been to improve the natural speaking, less robotic than in previous flight simulator versions, and to work on the voices variety. Similarly […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Development Update

In the last Development Update blog post of Microsoft, their roadmap informs the community that we can expect the next Sim Update IV on May 20th. And the following Sim Update V will come near mid-July. About the next World Update V, this free set of detailed airports, points of interest and realistic landmarks will […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – ATR 42/72 Project Preview

Microsoft announced that have started to develop both ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600 in partnership with Aerosoft (Hans Hartmann, founder of Digital Aviation and main developer of the CRJ series for the German publisher). The turboprop were engineered in the 1980’s in the South of France, by the company Avions de Transport Regional, launched by […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – World Update 4 Released for France & Benelux

At the next launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator, the last update in version 1.15.7.0 asks you to download 21.5 GB. You will be entitled to various fixes -including the behavior and fuel consumption of the Diamond DA40NG-, and additional content such as airliners liveries, such as S7 for the Airbus A320Neo and KLM for the […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – World Update 4 Early Preview Video for France / Benelux

SimHanger has been able to achieve and produce the first early video preview of the upcoming World Update 4 for Microsoft Flight Simulator. It will be another free upgrade for all MSFS pilots, with more terrain topography improvements, with new cities in photogrammetry, and other landmarks addition in France, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Belgium. In addition, […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Crash To Desktop bug ?

If you have recently experienced Crash To Desktop bugs in Microsoft Flight Simulator, when you load an add-on scenery or airport, you are probably suffering from an identified and recent issue. Until a fix comes from Microsoft and Asobo Studio, it may be resolved by deactivating BING World Data in the simulator settings, according to […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Feature Discover Series Aerodynamics Part 2 Video

The latest official video of Microsoft about Flight Simulator is the part 2 of Aerodynamics, in the Feature Discover Series. Introduced by Sebastian Wloch, CEO and co-founder of Asobo Studio, he details what have been the latest improvements and fixes that they have worked on : GA and airliners aircraft flight dynamics in flight, on […]

MSFS – “Let It Snow” Update and Video

Snow in real time with the included weather engine, Microsoft introduces the new feature of Flight Simulator with a brand new video posted this week. They use MeteoBlue live data service, from the company established in Switzerland. So now, ice and snow coverage is accurate.

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Sim Update 2 and VR added

The new update for Microsoft Flight Simulator has been made available for the 2.000.000 pilots worldside. To install the Sim Update 2, MS Store app downloads 1.03 Gb, and then the simulator retrieves another 13.67 Gb. As explained earlier on the official website, Sim Updates mean this is an important core improvement : Virtual Reality […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Development Update Nov 19

In the latest blog post of the official website flightsimulator.com, their development update introduce the upcoming Sim Updates. They are “core updates”, meaning major enhancements on identified aspects of Flight Simulator. For example, in the first Sim Updates, they will affect the A320 flight behaviour, the Live Weather, the ATC or the Garmin G1000/G3000 and […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator : Development Update

The last development update of this week was published after the release of the Update #6 for Flight Simulator. Their blog post announced the availability of their next map enhancement World Update II : United States on November 24th. And we also noticed that the community raised the helicopters among the top 10 wishes! Maybe […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Update #6 Online !

The new Update #6 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is officially released, and there’s more than the lightning fix at sunny weather. The A320 neo swinging in cruise and the 787 excessive power of engines should be fixed. Broken instruments and more ATC improvements are also listed in the full changelog below : NAVIGATION Navblue data […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Development Update Nov 05

Apart from the second lockdown in France where is based the main developers and designers team of Flight Simulator, in Asobo Studio office, this new Development Update confirms the next Update #6 release date, set on November 12th. It should fix the lightning in sunny weather !

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Update #5 Released

In order to get the latest Update #5 released by Microsoft, you will have to download nearly 1 Gb through Microsoft store app, and then 7,52 Gb when you launch the simulator itself. The major goals of this update for Flight Simulator are the enhancements of the planes behaviour in flight like the pitch management […]

Flight Simulator Update #5 Delayed

It was due for release today, but Microsoft is not ready to launch the Update #5 of Flight Simulator because of “issues related to the autopilot across various planes”.

MSFS – Development Update October 15th

In their last Developement Update, Microsoft doesn’t have important news to share about Flight Simulator since the Update #4 has already been released earlier this week. Anyway, their Top Bugs and Top Wishes tables give an overview of the identified issues and the ones that are being worked on. You will notice that several ones […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator Update #4 v1.9.5.0

Available since the afternoon, the new update #4 of Microsoft Flight Simulator has been made available. Before you can test the fix for the avionics black screen, for the unstable pitch control of the autopilot and for other crash, you need to download 600 Mb via the Microsoft launcher and then 2.5 Gb in the […]

MSFS – Patch #4 announced on October 13th

Thousands of simmers who have entered in the new generation of flight simulation with Microsoft Flight Simulator will want to try as soon as possible the next update #4, and it’s planned for release on next Tuesday, October the 13th. Hopefully, we’ll get rid of the avionics black screens, return to desktop and with flight […]

MSFS – Around The World video Europe and next World Update in ..

In the latest development update posted on the official website https://www.flightsimulator.com , the new Around the World video features Europe in MSFS default scenery. The second video is the introduction of Gaya Simulations partnership, since they are the makers of the free Japan World Update for all users of MSFS. Finally, watch below the replay video […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Update 1.9.3.0 and Japan World Update

The new patch v1.9.3.0 is available now for Microsoft Flight Simulator. A bit more of 8 Gb will be downloaded at the next launch of the simulator. When it’s done, you will be invited to download for free the first World Update for Japan (1.5 Gb). It’s a nice scenery add-on with photogrammetric cities, new […]

Flight Simulator – World Update for Japan

Japan will look even better in Microsoft Flight Simulator on next September 29th, when they release the FREE World Update. This is the official trailer of the first World Update (more regions to come later). And here is its content features : 6 new photogrammetric cities Sendai Utsunomiya Yokohama Tokyo Takamatsu Tokushima 6 handcrafted airports […]

MSFS – Around The World video Africa and Textron Partnership

While we wait for the next patch of Microsoft Flight Simulator already announced for next Thursday September 24th, we can check their last developement update posted on the official website here. Two videos have been uploaded that you can watch here: Around The World new episode, in Africa Partnership Series : Textron Aviation, the company […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator Known Issues – How to solve crash to desktop ?

After having applied the latest and mandatory patch 1.8.3.0 that you cannot avoid at Microsoft Flight Simulator launch, hundreds of users reported that their simulator is quite unstable with direct return to windows desk, particularly right after loading the flight when setting ATIS radio frequency, or when flying in France and Southern England. The issues […]

SoFly – A Guide to Flight Sim v1.30 – TBM 930 tutorial added

The Version 1.30 of A Guide to Flight Simulator focuses on an all-new tutorial for the fantastic TBM 930. This fast, dynamic and exciting aircraft packs a punch when flying thanks to its aerodynamic design. Because it features nice onboard equipment, retractable landing gear and also packs huge range and cruising altitude, we felt users […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator Patch #2 Version 1.8.3.0 Available

It’s already online and the automatic download of the Patch #2 v1.8.3.0 will start at your next launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator. After the download of the 15.69 Gb update, the main enhancements will affect the performance, and many aircraft avionics and systems have been fixed as well. The ATC, user interface and weather have […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator : Next Patch #2 within 10 days

Already in “final testing” phase, the next “Patch #2” for Microsoft Flight Simulator will bring important updates to the performance, ATC, dynamics with other systems and avionics for GA and airliner aircraft. Available “within 10 days” wrote Microsoft. “PATCH #2! Patch is finishing final testing. Being prepped for release. Patch will be released within the […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Official Update v1.7.14.0

Yesterday evening, Microsoft released the official update for Flight Simulator. The game launcher displays the availability of the patch, sized 333.2 Mb. Not surprisingly, it was hard to connect to Microsoft servers and download the update in the first hours. Anyway, you can try to update directly over your current MSFS install. But in case […]

Microsoft – Incoming Update for Flight Simulator

Focused on installation and stability issues, Microsoft and Asobo Studios announced the first official Update for Flight Simulator, due for launch later this week. As they promised too, performance optimization will remain among their long term target. It will be automatically downloaded when available and we’ll let you know when it’s online.

A32NX Project – Freeware Project to Upgrade MSFS A320

A very interesting project appears at fs-2020.org, the freeware A32NX Project aims at the enhancement of the default Airbus A320 Neo included in all editions of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Currently, the content is the following : “Removed INOP property from all ECAM page buttons Added APU ECAM page Added Door ECAM page Added Bleed ECAM […]

Drzewiecki Design – Moscow Landmarks MSFS

What can you expect from this 1 GB download product ? Moscow Landmarks for Microsoft Flight Simulator makes a big change to the Russian capital city. This pack comes with 1000 custom buildings and objects, but also landmarks. 7 airports in the region will be upgraded at the same time. Now have a look at […]

Flight Simulator Benchmarch with 28 GPUs

A new generation of Flight Simulator has always been intricated with hardware upgrades and PC performance. With the new video of Hardware Unboxed, you will have a more precise idea of your current graphic card power or what kind of new graphics card you should look at, depending on your monitor resolution, your budget and […]

MSFS Tutorial – Camera Setup

Third tutorial video for Microsoft Flight Simulator, Squirrel will show you what are the basic controls of the camera, how to switch, circle and pan around the views, with clear instructions. He will make this topic very easy for you to master. Camera shortcuts will be essential for instrument views and that part will be […]

MSFS – Setup your controls Tutorial Video

With the welcome help of the Youtuber Squirrel, this tutorial video is the guide to setup your controls ready for Flight Simulator. Map the buttons, set the axis to the command of your choice and so on.

Microsoft Flight Simulator : exact release times

The exact release time of Flight Simulator is not the same depending on your location on Earth and also depending on the download platform you pre-ordered. If you chose Microsoft store, the release date time should meet your midnight local time. But from Steam, it’s from 04:00 UTC.

MSFS – Flight Planning Preview Video

Thanks to Frooglesim, this video introduces the flight planner integrated with Microsoft Flight Simulator. Both new comers and flight sim enthusiasts will be able to master this tool and his options right after the release with these complete explanations.

FlightControlReplay v4.5 compatible with MSFS

The recording tool full-loaded of features developed by Fabio Merlo, FlightControlReplay will be upgraded to version 4.5. He announced that it will be available soon and compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator. “FlightControlReplay v4.5 introduces a lot of new features and it will be compatible with the new  Microsoft Flight Simulator !  The most important features of FlightControlReplay v4.5 for all platforms (FSX, P3D, Microsoft Flight Simulator) are:  – “New Video Rendering Mode” […]

MSFS : How do the graphic settings affect the simulator look ?

We’ve watched a lot of preview videos of Microsoft Flight Simulator, but if you are already aware that you have a medium to low power PC (see the PC specs by Microsoft here by Asobo Studio there), this means you will have to lower some graphic settings to enjoy a smooth experience. How will look […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Ground Services & ATC

The famous Youtuber Squirrel edited a nice and complete video to showcase the ground services vehicles and the ATC features of Microsoft Flight Simulator. You will be able to have a closer look at the vehicles, the textures and related operations like refueling.

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Preview Partnership Series

Discover with us the newest Development Update shared by Flight Simulator makers, to introduce an important partner who made possible what we have seen in the scenery footage. You must remember that Asobo Studios technology consists in reading and analyzing Bing maps of Microsoft in order to generate the scenery in the simulator. The huge […]

Add-ons for FS2020 Announced

Microsoft lift up the non-disclosure rules on the third-party add-ons currently in development. Developers can now show and announce their projects for Microsoft Flight Simulator. So, here are some fresh announcements and previews from popular teams : FlyTampa : Vienna, Boston, Sydney and more.. Milviz 737-200 MilViz T-50 and B-55 DC Designs – F-14 Tomcat […]

New Era with Microsoft Flight Simulator at simMarket : the CEO letter

It’s directly the CEO of simMarket and simFlight, Miguel Blaufuks, who adressed a public message to the flight sim community about the “New Era” about to start with Microsoft Flight Simulator, and that has already begun since 1997 when he founded the first website. See below his full letter reproduced here :

FS2020 – Development Update July 30th VR / Track IR Support

Microsoft and Asobo Studios announce that the Beta test invitations were sent. And two information more have to be underlined : directly from day 1, Flight Simulator will support Track IR devices to simulate and control the pilot view and movements, easily and naturally with your head. during this Fall 2020, VR support will be […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – VATSIM Ready on Day 1

Microsoft and VATSIM announced their partnership to allow the multiplayer network to be ready on the first day when Flight Simulator is released. This is also the opportunity to introduce their new logo, read the full announcement here. Today's update: Introducing our partnership with VATSIM!Closed Beta invitations begin — now. 🏁#MicrosoftFlightSimulator https://t.co/VOSKlCHcay pic.twitter.com/yjRyevaqGy — Microsoft […]

Flight Simulator Release Date and Pre-order !

Microsoft announced today the release date of Flight Simulator : August 18th 2020 ! We also got the detailed content and the price of each edition to come on that date : Standard : 69.99 USD / EUR , or 59.99 GBP 20 aircraft and 30 detailed airports Deluxe : 89.99 USD / EUR, or […]

FS2020 – Caribbean and Latin America Quick Tour

The YouTuber who made us have a world tour journey with FS2020 Official footage completed his videos with this quick tour of locations identified in Caribbean and Latin America. Grenadines islands, Costa Rica, Mexico, Saba and Saint-Martin will appear here. We would like to have much more, but we need patience.

Microsoft Flight Simulator : Navblue Partner

Microsoft gives more information about their partnership with Navblue in Flight Simulator. It’s an Airbus company that will provide the accurate and updated navigation database to the simulator, through Navigation+ service at the launch of FS2020. Later on, Charts+ service will follow, to provide terminal procedure charts from the real world aviation to the virtual […]

FS2020 – USA Locations video

From the same YouTuber who identified European locations in Microsoft Flight Simulator  official footage, there’s another video focused on Northern American locations, USA only ! The Grand Canyon, New York Manhattan, Miami Beach, Los Angeles and Chicago had to be there.

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Preview Screenshots Update

This week, Microsoft shared only new pictures take by Alpha testers about Flight Simulator. Their Partnership Series videos will start again next week, to introduce NAVBLUE (air traffic management), and the week after FlightAware (live World Traffic Data).

FS2020 – Europe Locations video

It is not a video officially published by Microsoft but which takes different extracts from official and preview footage to better focus and identify different European sites and cities as they appear in the Alpha version of Microsoft Flight Simulator.

FS2020 – Preview May 07th

This week, the official website www.flightsimulator.com announce the next Feature Discovery Episode video to be published on May 28th !

FS2020 – Latest Info

Visit the official website https://www.flightsimulator.com/ to load new Alpha screenshots of Microsoft Flight Simulator, and enjoy the views, with the default scenery and realistic buildings in famous places all over the world. Microsoft also confirms that the next Discovery Features Episode #08 about IFR features is still planned for May. Among their partners, there will […]

FS2020 – PC Hardware Specifications

Microsoft Flight Simulator official website reveals the minimum and recommended specs of your PC hardware. In all cases, Windows 10 is required as operating system. Minimum : CPU : Ryzen 3 1200 or Intel i5 4460 GPU : Radeon RX 570 or Nvidia GTX 770 VRAM : 2 Gb RAM : 8 Gb HDD : […]

FS2020 – New Development Update

The official website flightsimulator.com displays a new bunch of screenshots taken by Alpha testers. They will receive a new version to include the Airbus A320 that will come in the default stock. It’s also confirmed than 150 third party companies have now access to the Software Development Kit of FS2020. The next important video will […]

FS2020 – Features Discovery Episode 7 Multiplayer

Before the Episode 08 about IFR to be released next month in April, watch today the new Features Discovery Episode #7 about the Multiplayer in Microsoft Flight Simulator, or FS2020. Sum up facts : Multiplayer easy access without configuration required Flying with most, if not all, airplanes Mix of virtual and real life pilots connected […]

Flight Simulator 2020 – Dev Update

The latest public communication of Microsoft about Flight Simulator 2020 is giving a bit of bad news because of the current Coronavirus, explaining that the developers will take some delay in order to protect themselves. This will affect first the next Features Discovery episodes and we’ll have an updated planning next week. Nevertheless, new screenshots […]

FS2020 – Development Update

What’s new this week about FS2020 ? Microsoft and Asobo Studios received an increased demand of detailed information about the Multiplayer features of the simulator. That’s why they decided to postpone the Features Discovery Episode #07 about IFR to the end of March.. and an Episode #08 about “Multiplayer in FS2020” will be edited first, […]

FS2020 – Feature Discovery Episode #06 Airports

New episode 6 to discover more features in Flight Simulator 2020 ! ALL airports worldwide are featured in FS2020, including 37’000 of them are manually edited from small grass strips fields to international hubs. Edition of airports based on high definition aerial views with specific design tool following these 3 steps : 1/ Drawing airport […]

FS2020 – Development Update

Asobo Studios and Microsoft have been rolling out SDK access to 30 partners, which means that developers can have a look at the current Software Development Kit of the upcoming Flight Simulator 2020. As promised from the beginning by the simulator makers, it allows third-party developers to get an insight for future integration and faster […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator : Discovery Episode 5 Soundscape Official Video

The latest official video to showcase the features of Microsoft Flight Simulator details in depth the sound effects they have been working on. Check it out : Dynamic audio and new variables Editable audio sounds and effects, with XML files, accessible to the simmers 3D Audio and numerous channels to simulate the sounds in a […]

Flight Simulator – Feature Episode 4 Cockpits

Watch the new official preview video of Microsoft Flight Simulator. The Lead software engineer at Asobo Studios introduce the cockpit enhancements and technical refinements developed by his team ! Analog cockpit : high definition instruments new simulated data for the gauges and needles Glass cockpit : New management of the rendering engine for the screens […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Feature Episode 3 Aerodynamics

If you have followed with us the development information of Microsoft Flight Simulator, you’ve got already a pretty good idea of the main features and in-depth simulation that Asobo Studios developers are preparing. The new official preview video, in the Feature Discovery Series, introduce the Aerodynamics enhancements and and advanced simulation remade from scratch to […]

Flight Simulator – Interview of Asobo Studios Manager by Gameblog

The manager of Asobo Studios in France, in charge of Flight Simulator development, was interviewed by Gameblog last week at X019 Show, the Microsoft event for X-Box held at London. They spoke in French for 15 minutes (YouTube video linked below) but we edited the following summury of the main relevant information : Beginning of […]

FS2020 : Aircraft Manufacturer Partnerships

As seen in their official trailer edited for X019 event held at London, new aircraft and airliners appeared flying in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Their official website confirmed that they have official partnerships with various aircraft manufacturers : Airbus The Boeing Company CubCrafters Daher Diamond Aircraft Industries ICON Aircraft Robin Aircraft Textron Aviation More screenshots are […]

9 Beautiful Cities in Microsoft Flight Sim – 4K Video

Another video that seems to be edited for X019 Event, the X-Box meeting of this week at London, features 9 cities seen from the air in Microsoft Flight Simulator ! Venice, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Brusells, Southampton and more…

Microsoft Flight Simulator – New 4K Video Nov 14th

There’s a new and official preview video filmed in 4K of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Explore new regions of the world, from Liberty Island in New York to Ayers Rock, and watch the details on the aircraft models now including jet airliners like Boeing 747-8 or Airbus A320 Neo.

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Preview Update

In the Insider area of the official website flightsimulator.com, the latest screenshots published by Microsoft show for example the Diamond Aircraft 62 model evoluting over realistic landscapes.

Microsoft FS2020 : “Emphasis on the word SIMULATOR”

Given the reactions on the social networks and many medias, with at least precautions due to the recent past of Flight, Microsoft intends to communicate about Flight Simulator 2020. And their words are clearly oriented to the simmers interested in the long Flight Simulator series (and much less in a new Flight, or an unrealistic […]

Microsoft – Flight Simulator Announced

Revival for the famous brand series of Microsoft, Flight Simulator has been announced by the firm based in Redmond during the E3 event, at Los Angeles. The official trailer reveals a living and detailed world, with advanced visuals on many aspects : aircraft, environment, terrain, cities. It will be available for both PC and XBox […]

Flyinside FSX v1.3 & Leap Motion Video with the Oculus Rift

www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp4-mLuV6lA On Youtube, a user has uploaded a video showcasing him taking off from Adelaide in the default 737-800 in FSX. In the video he is using “Leap Motion” a controller which senses your hands moving naturally in 3D in addition to Flyinside FSX which was kick-started a while back and allows you to use […]

Bits (and bytes…) of history for sale

It’s not every day that you’ll see a bit of simming history come up for sale – most people just throw things away when they get out of date. If you’re a collector of FS memorabilia, however, or happen to still have a Sinclair Timex 2068 in the loft, then this ROM pack of some […]

One week to Cosford FS Show

A quick reminder to our UK-based readership that the joint Flight1/JustFlight/PCPilot “Flight Simulator 2014” show takes place next Saturday, 4th October 2014, in Hangar 1 of the RAF Museum, Cosford in Shropshire. In addition to the hosts, numerous other companies and organisations are displaying, a full list of which is available on the show website along […]

Petitioning to resume FS11

Do not be pessimists. Anything that could make change Microsoft mind about Flight Simulator series can be tried and may be positive. If you hope for a new Flight Simulator title developed by Aces / Microsoft, then you can take a few seconds and sign this petition. It asks Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, to reconsider […]

AeroflyFS Boxes at simMarket

Ikarus Modellsport‘s entry into the world of ‘full scale’ flight simulation has been greeted with a lot of positive comments about its flight model, looks and potential, although right now it isn’t the full-featured, global free-roam, simulation that many want. For those who have missed simFlight’s previous coverage of AeroflyFS, the sim covers a variety […]

Flight Director promo video

While we’re talking about FS videos, this would also be the ideal opportunity to point out “Flight Director” – a site intended to draw FS videos by various producers under a single header to avoid needing multiple subscriptions to channels at multiple sites. To quote the press release received today: “myFlightDirector.com is a new service […]

FlightGear 2.6 released

Thanks to ourDutch colleagues at simFlight.nl for spotting this one: Freeware, open-source, flight simulator Flightgear has been updated and released at version 2.6. Flightgear has come a long way from where it began and, while it may not have the same resources and finances available to it that the commercial developers have, what it does […]

Review: ImagineSim Denver KDEN

Europe has always been the place to be for FS enthusiasts. Just about any country has at least one airport modeled for it, but most have multiple, especially in Western Europe. Flying to the UK, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Norway and Denmark, you will always find a place to land your plane. Germany […]

Flight Sim And Twitter

As Twitter has gained traction in just about every segment of society these days, I thought that I would share some twitter accounts that may be worthy of following within the flight sim community.Continue reading…

Microsoft Flight video #2

Microsoft Games Studios mounted a new teaser video, Webisode 2 ‘Lift’, about Microsoft Flight. There’s certainly a part of the whole mistery to be revealed, we are now investigating which one.

Microsoft Flight – The Cloud Enigma

Microsoft Flight is the new Live Cloud development from Microsoft announced on the eve of gamescom 2010.  As Miguel B states in an earlier post this seem to be the direction that Microsoft are taking with respect to Flight Simulation.  What next, I wonder – available only on X-Box?  There’s a really kitsch video presumably  featuring […]

Fan Zone at Summer Sim 2010 – Cosford UK

AstroSim Expo – Summer Sim 2010 at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford promises to be a fantastic event. We are now able to offer some extra space to individuals who would like to bring along their own flight sim systems on the weekend. Fan Zone will be completely devoted to the people who matter, […]