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 […]
AVIACDU MSFS: A must-have tool for your new PMDG B777, any tablet becomes a CDU
As the world of flight simulation continues to evolve, so does the need for more immersive and efficient tools to enhance the virtual flight experience. One such tool that has become indispensable for flight simulation enthusiasts – especially with the introduction of the new PMDG B777 – is AVIAWORX’s AVIACDU MSFS. Available from simMarket, this […]
Free : Project Airbus A320 FD-FMC
The FD-FMC allows a complete vertical and lateral navigation upon your flight plan of your Project Airbus A320. It’s a new set of freeware gauges you can download along the aircraft package here. Despite of the non realistic layout, the FD-FMC is easy to use and aims at an introduction to the Flight Management Computer aboard a […]
Review: TabletFMC for iDevices
Although this review is of an add-on technically for FS9 and/or X, it should really be listed for “Microsoft FS9 or X, plus iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch and a wireless network” – because that’s what you’ll actually need to run it. TOT Games’ TabletFMC is a payware utility which allows pilots of many system-heavy […]
TabletFMC iPhone / iPad
Apple devices users and looking for a FMC app for a long time will be pleased by the following. TabletFMC works on your iPad or iPhone (with iOS 5 at least), and it’s compatible with various good addons in FSX and FS2004 : PMDG 737/747/MD-11, iFly 737, QualityWings 757, CaptainSim 757 and more. It is […]
VR Insight – CDU II
If you’re into modern airliners, especially those with a lot of ‘glass’ displays, you’ve probably spent some time thinking about how typing in the CDU (Boeing) or MCDU (Airbus) should be easier than using the mouse. The good news is there are several easier, more realistic and better looking hardware solutions. The downside is they’re […]
Freeware x737 for X-Plane 9/10
Airliners pilots using X-Plane 10 or 9 should get in touch with European Aircraft Developer Team to fly their x737, a freeware model now in version 4.5. Have a look at their videos here and take advantage of these web-based checklists. Then you could complete your flying experience with payware modules for realistic FMC and […]
vasFMC 2.1, your freeware FMS / FMGC
The latest version 2.1 of the freeware vasFMC has been available for months already but we noted its development status in late March, and got released just a few weeks later. Let’s participate in raising its fame : vasFMC is compatible with FSX, brings an Airbus like autopilot overriding the default one of the sim, […]
vasFMC : Airbus and Boeing systems free
With vasFMC, you get various systems simulated in a standalone program you can integrate with FSX / FS2004 / X-Plane on Windows / Mac OS / Linux operations systems. It’s also a gauge you can insert in FS2004 panels, and soon in FSX panels. The features list is already long because it simulates the ND, […]
How To Use The FMC
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 aircraft among […]
Courseplanner 4 on course
There is quite some developments coming up with the new version of Myoddweb’s Courseplanner utility. Courseplanner is one of those kind of ‘underground’ utilities that you don’t know exist until you come across an article like this (hence i am writing it, smile). What it is: up to now version 3 is a flight planner […]
TuneNAV Descent Pro 3
TuneVNAV Descent Pro3 is “……. an FMC-like bit of software that calculates the exact descent & approach speeds of a descending airplane, all the way to the runway. You can now easily select any Terminal Procedure for any APT in the World (AIRAC cycles). The computed approach speeds are the exact ACRFT’s Maneuvering speeds! Adjust […]
TuneVNAV Pro3 Released
Valerian E Partenie, TuneVNAV developer, and Navigraph have joined forces to create the most powerful descent & approach speed calculator: TuneVNAV Descent Pro3.”……it is an FMC-like software that calculates the exact descent & approach speeds of a descending airplane, all the way to the runway. You can now easily select any Terminal Procedure for any […]