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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Lands on PlayStation 5 This December

For the very first time in the history of the franchise, Microsoft Flight Simulator is coming to PlayStation. Microsoft and Asobo Studio have officially announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will release on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro on December 8th, 2025. PlayStation users can expect the full experience that has defined the simulator […]

MSFS2024 – Sim Update 1 Beta Available

For the Flightsimmers who are willing to test out the new Sim Update 1 (v1.3.7.0) – You can join the beta test. The Sim Update 01 Beta is now available on Steam, Windows PC, and Xbox. Please find instructions to join the Sim Update 01 Beta here on the MSFS Website. And more info on […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 – All New Aircraft [video]

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 introduces a wide array of new aircraft across its Standard, Deluxe, and Premium Deluxe editions. In this video, you will have a wide but not exhaustive overview of the aircraft content featured by default in the respective editions of the simulator, set for release on November 19th 2024. The Standard Edition […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Specs Requirements and Youtubers Preview

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 offers varying system requirements for different levels of gameplay, allowing users to customize their experience based on their hardware. The minimum setup requires a Ryzen 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K, paired with a Radeon RX 5700 or GTX 970, 4 GB of VRAM, 16 GB of RAM, 50 GB of disk […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 – Pre-Orders Open and Aircraft Stock

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is set to redefine the flight simulation experience, introducing innovative features like Aviation Careers, a Challenge League system, and a World Photographer mode. The game will launch on November 19, 2024, with pre-orders available now. Players will receive the De Havilland Canada CL-415 firefighting aircraft upon pre-ordering. The Career System is […]

FS2Crew – Microsoft ATR Edition MSFS

With FS2Crew series, you can live the ultimate professional flight crew simulation with their new release at SIMMARKET of Microsoft ATR Edition for MSFS, designed in close coordination with renowned ATR pilot, Magnar, whose voice is also featured. Order at SIMMARKET your FS2Crew products to follow the real airline procedures, benefit of the virtual copilot […]

FSexpo 2024 | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Release Date, Development and Content Sum Up

Microsoft Flight Simulator has long been celebrated for its dedication to realism and innovation in the world of flight simulation. At FSexpo 2024, Microsoft unveiled exciting details about the upcoming release of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (MSFS2024), scheduled for November 19, 2024. The new iteration promises a plethora of enhancements, detailed content, and cutting-edge technology […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – May 2nd 2024 – DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Microsoft Flight Simulator, the popular flight simulation game, continues to evolve and improve with regular updates. On May 2nd, 2024, the development team released a May 2nd, 2024 – Development Update – Microsoft Flight Simulator, bringing exciting additions, bug fixes, and improvements to enhance the overall experience for players. In this article, we will explore […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator Weekly Update : FEBRUARY 8TH, 2024

In the world of aviation enthusiasts and virtual pilots, Microsoft Flight Simulator continues to soar to new heights. On February 8th, 2024 – Development Update – Microsoft Flight Simulator, the development team behind this highly acclaimed flight simulation game released an exciting development update, revealing upcoming features, improvements, and community highlights. Let’s dive into the […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator : World Update XVI Caribbean Released

Microsoft Flight Simulator has just released World Update XVI: Caribbean, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of the Caribbean region in stunning detail. Encompassing a range of islands including Antigua, Barbados, Jamaica, and more, this update introduces 104 points of interest (POIs) such as Nassau Harbor Lighthouse and the Red House in Trinidad & Tobago. Gaya Simulations, […]

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: SU XIV is here

Microsoft Flight Simulator has redefined the flight simulation genre with its stunning visuals, accurate aircraft physics, and immersive gameplay. Since its initial release in 2020, the team at Asobo Studio, in collaboration with Microsoft, has been committed to continuously improving the simulator’s realism and expanding its content. Sim Update 14 is the latest major 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 […]

MSFS – Development Update October 26, 2023

The October 26th 2023, Development Update – Microsoft Flight Simulator brings exciting news for aviation enthusiasts and virtual pilots alike. With a focus on upcoming releases, community engagement, and third-party updates, the future of the popular flight simulation game looks promising. Let’s delve into the key highlights and what they mean for the Flight Simulator […]

Forza Motorsport Review – Well done Turn10!

Forza Motorsport is an exhilarating racing simulator that offers an immersive and realistic experience for car enthusiasts and gamers alike. Developed by Turn 10 Studios and published by Microsoft Studios, Forza Motorsport has been a flagship title in the racing genre for years, and with each new installment, it continues to push the boundaries of […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator Development Update – September 21st, 2023

In the latest development update for Microsoft Flight Simulator, released on September 21st, 2023, the team at Microsoft provides insights into upcoming releases, community events, and improvements to the flight simulation experience. The update also addresses recent events and announces a delay in the release of Sim Update 13. Let’s dive into the key highlights […]

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 […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator : World Update XIV Released – Central Eastern Europe

Microsoft Flight Simulator enthusiasts are in for a treat as World Update XIV has been released, taking virtual pilots on an immersive journey through the captivating landscapes of Central Eastern Europe. This latest update focuses on six countries: Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina, each brimming with historical charm, architectural wonders, and breathtaking scenery. […]

FSexpo : Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 – Features and Innovation Sum-up

Since its release in August 2020, Microsoft Flight Simulator has become a sensation, attracting millions of aviation enthusiasts around the world. In almost three years, the simulator has garnered an astonishing 20 million users, far surpassing its predecessor, Flight Simulator X, which took 16 years to reach 5 million users. This impressive growth can be […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 – Official FAQ

Microsoft released a short teaser trailer for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the next generation of the popular franchise. They apologize for the delayed communication and address some common questions after the surprising announcement. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will be a standalone sequel and will support current aircraft, airports, and add-ons from Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Announced [Trailer 4K]

Microsoft et Asobo Studio surprise the flightsim community with the reveal of an official trailer in 4K to announce and showcase the new version of MSFS : Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, developed for Windows PC and for the Xbox series X and S. Their next generation of the famous flight simulation franchise will include a […]

MSFS World Update XIII : Oceania Available

Microsoft and Asobo Studio released today another World Update 13 : Oceania, a free scenery upgrade to all users of Microsoft Flight Simulator. It’s an optional add-on for all Oceania region that installs a lot of POIs, and landmarks with even base camps in Antartica, 6 new custom airports, a series of discovery flights, landing […]

Microsoft / Asobo Studio : ATR 42-600/72-600 Expert Series Available

As promised, Microsoft and Asobo Studio released their bundle Expert Series 1 of ATR 42-600/72-600 for Microsoft Flight Simulator developed by a team led by Hans Hartmann (ex Digital Aviation CRJ published by Aerosoft), including custom systems, displays, detailed and functional virtual cockpit up to an Electronic Flight Bag tablet. Several liveries are also included […]

[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 “Top Gun: Maverick” Free Expansion

The official trailer for the Expansion “Top Gun: Maverick” for MSFS is directly inspired by scenes of the eponym movie. And that’s because you will now enter in action as a Top Gun in MSFS, with thrilling missions to fly in the F/A-18E and with a secret hypersonic aircraft. This expansion is Free and already […]

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 […]

Review: MSFS Ju52 3m (“D-AQUI”)

Originally, the Ju52 was to be launched with the World Update VI as the first in the new “Local Legends” series, but the release was then postponed for a fortnight. Was it worth the wait? Michael Kalff writes about a premiere with light and shadow. The Original In fact, hardly any other aircraft would have […]

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 […]

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.

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 Flight Simulator (2020) – Feature Discovery Series Episode 1 (WORLD)

New set of information from Microsoft about Flight Simulator (2020). The first round of Beta selection will end this October 15th. Another recruitment for Tech Alpha 2 is planned near the end of this month. Here’s their current planning copy : 10.15 – Recruitment for Tech Alpha 1 ends. If you would like to sign […]

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Facts and Features

Its official name is Microsoft Flight Simulator (their official Facebook is here), and a few people, youtubers, content creators, journalists went to Seattle and met with a part of the developers to get many details. They have been also able to fly a pre-Alpha version. Information have spread everywhere, and it’s good to take a […]

FS2020 – World Preview Episode 1

The new preview video of Microsoft featuring Flight Simulator 2020 focuses on the World depiction, .. and it’s very detailed. Expect more videos of this kind at the beginning of October.

FS2020 Development Update

The latest news of Flight Simulator 2020 report the development progress and the confirmation of sloped runways support ! For Insider subscribers, new preview screenshots are visible for Australia and Grand Canyon for example.

FSX Leaves Dovetail Games

In the new post of the Microsoft Flight Simulator Team , they announced that Dovetail Games agreement about Flight Simulator X has ceased. It will not affect the support and the add-ons of FSX purchased via Steam, and Microsoft takes over.

FS2020 Insider Program Sign Up

Microsoft launch the Insider Program sign up form if you want to share with the developers, receive exclusive Beta builds and pre-public information to participate in FS2020 elaboration.

FS2020 – Development Update

Who wants news about Flight Simulator 2020 development ? Microsoft developers team posted a short video clip of 3D clouds. And.. they have started to detail their roadmap for this summer, with Insider program, development and future preview details. At the end, they added some clues of their attention to simmers comments.

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 […]

Hololens Virtual Reality by Microsoft

httpv://youtu.be/C3rNIxMlKmI Beside Samsung and Oculus VR projects, Microsoft also develops their own Virtual Reality solution : Hololens. It has been demonstrated at ‘Windows 10 Devices Event’, where we can note at least an important difference with other similar devices, it blends the virtual with your actual environment. Why not controlling a full virtual cockpit from your desktop seat in […]

Microsoft Edge – Flight Arcade

Based on Microsoft Edge web technology, they are giving access to a free Flight Arcade online game, only playable in your internet browser. Flying through the rings in the air will give you the wings to try another level like the conventional takeoff procedure. Just a keyboard or an Xbox controller is required. More info about this project […]

Editorial: That’s a bit cheeky, Microsoft!

Many users of Microsoft operating systems just tend to set their updates to ‘automatic’, or click install on anything ‘recommended’ or ‘important’ without looking what the update actually does. Sometimes, the result of this can be downright dangerous – updates have, in the past, disabled hardware or software and, on rare occasions, made your OS […]

DOVETAIL GAMES LICENSING DEAL WITH MICROSOFT TAKES FLIGHT

  As reported earlier on simFlight the Microsoft licensing deal for MSFlight and FSX has today been officially announced by DOVETAIL GAMES on their official web site. Their previous name was Railsimulator Ltd., so you can now easily understand who they are. Developers and publishers of Railworks series and Train Simulator 2012/2013/2014, they have proven their abilities in the railways […]

Microsoft Flight servers shutdown soon

October14th 2014 is the day planned by Microsoft to shutdown the servers of Flight. In facts, the multiplayer mode and various features of the game that was still for sale two years ago won’t be accessible anymore. Only the offline single player mode will remain, for its most part, working. After a short FAQ, Microsoft say thanks to its millions […]

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 […]

The end of the world is nigh!!!

…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 […]

A final fizzle?

The dead sim that isn’t quite dead, apparently, would like to give its users a twist in the tail of the tale. And extract some more money from them, for preference. Some of you might be aware that following the demise of Flight as a live project, Microsoft have actually appointed someone to be a […]

Microsoft Flight : February 29th 2012 – July 26th 2012

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 five […]

Carbon Cub gets a cockpit

We’ll recycle the Alaska picture again to go with the latest announcement from Microsoft’s Flight‘s team, I think. After all, they haven’t provided any new ones yet. “COMING SOON: DELUXE CARBON CUB! This classic plane just got even better with the addition of a full virtual cockpit! The deluxe Carbon Cub will be available 7/25/12.” […]

Microsoft Flight in positive response shocker!

See that little picture? It has apparently achieved the impossible – a post from the MS Flight team on their Facebook page that has more people pressing “Like” than complaining about what it is lacking. As usual, the image has been posted in the form of a teaser to try and get people guessing what […]

Flight Alaska released

Apparently you’ve seen that image once too often recently, but now it’s back for the right reasons – Microsoft have released their Alaska expansion for Flight through all the proper channels rather than Monday’s minor mess-up “due to a bug in the release testing process”. The package costs 1200 Microsoft Points inside Flight, or for […]

Microsoft Flight update available

The recently announced update for Microsoft Flight has been released and is now available to users by starting up the sim and connecting to the Games for Windows Live service. The update brings a number of fixes and upgrades to the sim, including the much requested support for TrackIR hardware. For full details of what […]

Microsoft Flight update announced

While the “animated discussions” about their continuous release of “lite” warbirds continue unabated, the Microsoft Flight team have this evening announced that they do occasionally listen to constructive criticism and comment, with news of an upcoming patch via their Facebook page and the Flight news page. Amongst a string of UI changes, a whole swathe […]

Alaska scenery preview for MS Flight

Microsoft will add a second region of the world after Hawaii to their latest game Flight. A few preview shots of Alaskan Wilderness DLC expansion have been uploaded to the official website.

MS release new Flight aircraft… exterior.

Microsoft have announced the release of the latest DLC aircraft for Flight and, as most had already guessed from the teaser shots, it’s the Vought F4U Corsair… …unfortunately, as almost everyone also guessed, once again it’s a “Light” aircraft with an external model only and no cockpit at all, the same as the P-40, P-51D […]

MS Flight sets heading to colder climes

There’s no mention of price, or what the “additional aircraft and missions” will be yet, but the development team at Microsoft have released a preview of Flight‘s future direction with three screenshots of their upcoming Alaska expansion pack. There’s not a whole lot more to say than that, so we’ll leave you to check out […]

Microsoft Flight available

Microsoft has just made available for free download Microsoft Flight, their new PC game covering the main island of Hawaii only. In order to add more Hawaiian islands along some missions, there is the Hawaiian Adventure Pack (20 US$) and additional aircraft also for sale (between 8 and 15 US$) at the Xbox Market Place.

Developers mind about MS Flight

Only the people selected for Beta test and a few other in cooperation with Microsoft Games Studios have been able to have their hands on Flight, and make their own mind about it. The rest have only the official facts sheet recently published by Microsoft, and the preview videos. We found interesting to link here […]

Microsoft Flight release announced

Microsoft finally announced Flight release date 29 February 2012. At www.microsoftflight.com , there will be the free simulator ready to download covering only the big island of Hawaii. For now, there are new screens and a preview video Webisode 6. On the same day, Microsoft will sell the Hawaiian Adventure Pack (Vans RV-6A aircraft + 20 […]

Microsoft Flight January 2012 preview

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xJImWUdA-E Beside their announcement you can find below, Microsoft has completed his preview series with this Webisode 5 video and 7 new screens as well, uploaded to the official website.

Microsoft Announces FLIGHT

Following the Press Event to which we were invited at the end of last year, we told you that at some point early in the new year, we would be told and be able to tell you more about the new sim. Well, today, Microsoft have made available more detailed information about it’s upcoming title […]

Microsoft Flight Press Event

Earlier this week, simFlight were invited to a Flight event at Microsoft HQ in Redmond, USA, which was attended by Jorge Diogo from simFlight.pt. Although the content of the presentation and the surrounding sessions is not available for publication, we do know that further news will be forthcoming early in the new year. So we’re […]

Microsoft Flight news and noise

Gents, the Microsoft Games development team didn’t leave us without news before going on holidays ! We have noise recordings and a post about the Audio Supervisor of Microsoft Flight.. Learn more about him and different in-game landings sounds effects in a Maule.

Microsoft opens Flight Beta team applications

Just a few hours ago, MS Flight team sent us a message informing they are taking Beta applications. Fill the invitation form and wait for Microsoft reply.. sometime in January 2012 to let them take time to get back to participants and finalize the Beta program. A Windows Live ID is required. Click here to […]

Download Glacier Express 2 for MSTS

It’s now common to have very large space hard disks, or you can have one at a reasonable price. Use your fast bandwith internet connection to get instant delivery of Glacier Express 2 and download the 1,08Gb file. The Swiss route of your dreams is just a few bits away, with panoramic coaches coming along.

Microsoft Flight November update

Every month, Microsoft Games development team comes with some more infos and updated preview screenshots. We have a quick closer look at one of the default aircraft virtual cockpit, and the most interesting is their note about the needed hardware to run Microsoft Flight, at low and high settings. As I remnind they’re talking about […]

Microsoft Flight October Preview

Now you’ve taken the regular rythm of Microsoft Flight news, once a month, I guess you were expecting this one. Direct your browser again to http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/ and see 10 new screenshots of airport terminal and tower details, 3D clouds, waterfalls, ground terrain. Check their “News” section to read their web community and website manager job […]

MS Flight September preview

9 is the number of new screenshots available for Microsoft Flight preview. Will these be good enough to convince the last FS9 pilots to update direct to Flight ?

MarketPlace in Microsoft Flight

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 […]

MS Flight screens of May

About every two months, Microsoft Games Studios drops a few work-in-progress screenshots and a short message in the news section at the official website. This time, if we don’t have further infos about the simulator technology or add-ons compatibility and online integration, there are 5 new preview screens uploaded at least.

MS Flight : fly for free

The third preview video of MS Flight has been entitled “Fly for free”. Let’s see how much simmers will bet to resolve this new enigma ..

New Microsoft Flight pics

The Microsoft games studios dev team put new content on Flight official website. 4 scenic screenshots can be “analyzed” and a short text confirms that you will be able to use Flight offline, since some people feared the contrary due to the mention of Games for Windows Live.

Train-World Aerosoft addons

Bernina Express, Trans Europ Express and Gotthard sound famous and appealing for any mountains rail roading enthusiast. These are exactly the latest MSTS addons for sale at simMarket published by Train-World Aerosoft. They will take for trips to Switzerland and Italia.Note you need first the Bernina Express addon to use this PlusPack Allegra expansion.

Microsoft Flight screenshots

You will find 6 new preview screenshots of Microsoft Flight on their official website, showing their design efforts on water, trees, Autogen and other environment visuals. Earlier this month, developers also replied to some comments we read a lot here and there, about “simulator” dropped from the game title, the FSX similar look of preview […]

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 video

Microsoft has published another little teaser video, under the name Webisode 1 Soul. We don’t have much to see, just a plane flying over the trees.

MS Flight Simulator becomes Microsoft Flight [Updated]

It’s not much, really not much.. but Microsoft has revealed a web page and a short video under this link: http://www.microsoft.com/games/flight/ and with this text: “Microsoft announces the development of ‘Microsoft Flight’, a new LIVE enabled Windows exclusive inspired by the best-selling Flight Simulator Franchise’. This comes as part of a news release for today’s opening […]

FSX Gold on simMarket

For those of you still chugging along with FSX Standard (can’t imagine why you would, but hey!), there is now FSX Gold on simMarket. Not only does it include FSX Acceleration, but it also comes with a bunch of additional missions! Shipped in a box, of course, from Aerosoft. Get your copy here!

Lockheed Martin Licenses ESP

Through one of the former ACES Studio members, Tim Gregson aka Beatle, we learn that Lockheed Martin has reached a licensing agreement with Microsoft on the use and further development of ESP (what basically was Flight Simulator X for all intents and purposes). LM already had a vested interest in the product, starting to build […]

MS Rumor Mill Turning Again

A number of people throughout the ‘games’ population have received a survey from Microsoft Games Studios, asking ‘waht would you like to see in a flight simulator GAME’ (capitals by the editor.). The questions asked there seem to hint into the (expected) direction of a game, indeed, and most likely aimed to run on the […]

Poll: Did MS Alienate Customers?

Since Microsoft abandoned Flight Simulator many people ‘declared’ they would no longer support the Redmond giant. FS was the only reason they were buying MS products (read: operating systems) anyway and that reason now had disappeared. Obviously many people, especially in communities like ours, were extremely disappointed. But to what extent did the recent unfortunate […]

Open Letter to MS Games Studios

We’re not giving up so easily! I just sent this letter to Phil Spencer in Redmond. To: Phil Spencer VP of MS Games Studio Redmond, WA An open letter regarding the incomprehensible decision to kill Flight Simulator development. Dear mr. Spencer, I have reason to believe that you are, at least partially, responsible for the […]

Is Microsoft building a new FS Dev Team?

Following up on a lead from one commenter on another story we checked Microsoft US Careers Website, that is the place where MS puts up job offers, and found two very recent offerings related to ‘Flying Games’. Does this mean that MS will continue development of the Flight Simulator after the recent slash of ACES-Studio? […]

My thoughts on Microsoft sacking the ACES team & the future of FSX!

Hi guys, Well after the disappointing news of the sacking I have had time to ponder and think about what will happen now. Firstly I can not see Microsoft leasing out their code to other companies Microsoft have a history of guarding everything and normally are very guarded towards other companies seeing any of their […]

Parting Message On FSInsider

‘Someone’ wrote a last message on Micosoft’s FSInsider site, the web site dedicated to supporting FSX. The only positive thing in the message is that it states that FSX will remain on sale in the shops. It also means that if you have to re-install, you will still be able to activate it. But it […]

Join: 100.000 Flight Simulator Fans

I have opened a Facebook Group in support of Microsoft Flight Simulator in general, and its laid-off developers  specifically! You may argue that nothing in the world is ‘fair’, but MS closing down Aces and killing one of its all-time cash cows seems like a questionable move. Taking down so many people with it, many […]

Microsoft Closes Down ACES Studios [Update]

Rumors are now confirmed that Microsoft’s bean counters have deciced that their games division is no longer ‘needed’ and are closing down Aces Studios. That would mean no more support for our beloved Flight Simulator, NO FS11, NO Train Sim 2, no jobs for all the developers in that division, and (in future) loss of […]

If The Trainsimmers Can Have Them……

‘Them’ being animated characters, that is, then why CAN’T WE !!?? I am pretty sure there is a ‘market’ for much better detailed and animated people in the FSX world. Early attempts were made in the times of Orcas Island and the products of Bill Lyons, and now in FSX we have the default ones […]

FSX Gold Now On simMarket

Microsoft has recently released FSX Gold. It basically is FSX Deluxe AND Acceleration Pack combined in one box. It does not add anything more to each of those previously released packages, but if you’re new to FSX, ths is a good box to buy. You’ll have all the goodies ready for installation in one go! […]

Microsoft’s FSInsider Free JustFlight Cessna 152

Mike Singer of Microsoft writes : “…..A few weeks ago, subscribers to Microsoft’s free FSInsider email newsletter received a surprise in the October “Back to School” issue: a link to download a free Cessna 152 add-on for Flight Simulator X, courtesy of Just Flight. The 152 features a realistic fight model, a detailed aircraft model, […]

Are you using Internet Explorer 8?

If you are, you might have noticed that the menu bar with the drop down menus is not working like it should. To overcome this, simply press “Alt”-“T”on your keyboard and click on “Compatibility View Settings”. And just add “simflight.com” to the list and restart IE8. Now the menus should be working fine.

Behind the maps of Microsoft Virtual Earth

Have you ever wondered how Microsoft gets all the data and images they need for Virtual Earth? Mark Brown, a Senior Product Manager in the Search Business Group  at Microsoft and also responsible for the Partners and Developers for Virtual Earth, has started a video series on his own blog. The video series is called […]

Microsoft’s New TS2 Web Site

Up and running for some time already is the completely renewed MS Trains web site from Microsoft. Here you can read all about their new and upcoming sequel to the fisr MSTrains title. On Phil Taylor’s blog we have read that MS Trains 2 is slated for a Holidays 2009 release (that’s jargon for Christmas […]