Flight Simulator News Brief: 2012

Tom Curtis has released the freeware Reykjavik Airport (BIRK) scenery for X-Plane 9 and X-Plane 10. Mirror

Pacific Islands Simulation has posted more previews from Jeju International Airport (RKPC) for FSX and Prepar3D.

The MileHigh Productions freeware 9Dragons - Kai Tak Airport (VHHX) is now also available to download at OZx.

Oryx Simulation Software has posted another picture from the upcoming Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (CYYZ) scenery.

McPhat Studios has posted preview close-up screenshots from the upcoming Coolsky Douglas DC-9 for FSX.

Carenado has released the Cessna C208B Super Cargomaster Expansion for X-Plane. Product Page - Simmarket

Carenado has posted more preview screenshots from the upcoming Cessna C337 Skymaster for FS2004.

CaptainSim has posted several preview screenshots (scroll down) from the upcoming Boeing 777-200LR variant for FSX.

Blue Sky Scenery has released the freeware Cody, Yellowstone Regional Airport (KCOD) photo scenery for FSX.

Ant's Airplanes Tecnam P2002 Sierra for FSX has been updated to version 1.3. Details at the Product Page.

New in Version 1.3:
- New lotus style landing light.
- Sierra Setup program replaced by new improved Animation Manager (see below for more info).
- New realistic prop torque effect.
- Fixed Hobbs meter display in RXP version.
- Improved wiskey compass animation.
- Reworked LOD models.

Alabeo has released the long awaited WACO YMF for FSX and Prepar3D. Details and purchase at the Product Page.

Aircraft Features:
- Superb material shines and reflections.
- Custom environment sounds.
- Professional flight dynamics.
- High quality 3D model and textures.
- Aerobatic smoke effect.
- Blank texture for creating your own designs.

Aerosoft has posted new beta screenshots from the upcoming A-Flight Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (EFHK) scenery for FSX.

Mathijs Kok has posted livery preview screenshots from the upcoming Aerosoft Airbus X Extended for FSX.

Burkhard Renk has released MyTraffic 2013 for FSX and FS2004. Details and purchase at the Aerosoft Shop.

Maxx XP has released UrbanMAXX Extreme Version 2 3D for X-Plane 10. Details and Purchase

New Features:
- Addition of normal maps for a more 3D look.
- Mip Mapping toned down to get rid of those large areas of gray.
- Vastly improved night lighting which was developed to blend better with X-Plane 10 default lights.
- Cleaned up coding for better performance.
- Higher resolution textures for more detail.
- Major update of textures.

Key Features:
- Global urban coverage.
- Advanced texture techniques help the textures blend better.
- LIT textures which show urban lighting at night.
- Advanced texture compression for better framerates.
- Regional textures separated by temperate zones.
- A complete overhaul of original UrbanMAXX textures for added realism.
- Fast and easy installation, just drop the “UrbanMAXX_Extreme” folder into your “Custom Scenery” folder and you are ready to fly.

Vidan Design has posted more development screenshots from the upcoming Sindal Lufthavn (EKSN) scenery for FSX.

Vertical Reality Simulations (VRS) has announced commencement of TacPack for FSX open beta testing.

UK2000 has released version 3 of Edinburgh Airport (EGPH) for FSX and FS2004. Product Page - SimMarket

Scenery Features:
- Full detail Buildings
- Realistic Ground Markings
- Hi Res ground image
- UK Runway markings
- Stunning Night Effects
- 3D Approach Lights
- Dozens of Airport Vehicles
- Excellent Frame Rates
- Animated Traffic
- Runway Wigwags
- Full set of signs
- Fencing
- Static Aircraft
- Manual and Options
- Compatible with Gen-X Scotland
- Special 'Effects'
- Improved runway lights
- Grass edge effects

Pacific Islands Simulation has posted another teaser from Jeju International Airport (RKPC) for FSX and Prepar3D.

The EAA Radio Interview with X-Plane Developer Austin Meyer is now available to download at X-Plane.com.

Khamsin Studio has posted the first test image from the Pacific Islands Gizo Airfield (AGGN) scenery for X-Plane 10.

IRIS Simulations has posted this preview render from the upcoming Diamond DA42 Twin Star Update for FSX.

Dino Cattaneo has posted first preview images from the upcoming updated Grumman F-14 Tomcat FSX.

Turbine Sound Studios (TSS) has posted another preview video from the upcoming Airbus A330 GE HD Sound Package.

A_A Sceneries has posted new preview screenshots of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (WMKK) for FSX and FS2004.

Coolsky has posted a preview of the release liveries from the soon to be released Coolsky Douglas DC-9 for FSX.

Classics Hangar has posted more development screenshots from the upcoming Focke-Wulf Fw 190D for FSX.

Carenado has posted several virtual cockpit screenshots from the upcoming Cessna C337 Skymaster for FS2004.

Blue Sky Scenery has released the freeware Dubois East photo scenery for FSX. Details and Download

ISDT has released the freeware Raytheon Beechcraft King Air B200 package for FSX. Download at AVSIM.

Aeroworx has released freeware Southern Africa Landclass and Terrain scenery for FSX. Landclass - Terrain Features

Aerosoft has posted more screenshots from the upcoming A-Flight Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (EFHK) scenery for FSX.

LimeSim has posted another teaser screenshot from the upcoming Aerosoft US Cities X - Los Angeles scenery for FSX.

AFS Design has released the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II for FSX and FS2004. Available to purchase at SimMarket.

TropicalSim has released the 15 Caribbean Airports Pack for FSX. Now available to purchase at SimMarket.

Included Airports:
- Antigua VC Bird Intl' Airport TAPA
- Aruba Intl' Airport TNCA
- Bonaire Intl' Airport TNCB
- Cancún Intl' Airport MMUN
- Canefield Airport TDCF
- Curaçao - Hato Intl' Airport TNCC
- Melville Hall Airport TDPD
- Nassau Intl' Airport MYNN
- Punta Cana Intl' Airport MDPC
- Providenciales Intl' Airport MBPV
- Santiago Cibao Intl' Airport MDST
- St. Lucia Hewanorra TLPL
- St. Thomas Intl' Airport TIST
- Terrance B. Lettsome Airport TUPJ
- Tocumen Intl' Airport MPTO

RAZBAM has released the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II for FSX and Prepar3D. Details and Purchase

Systems Features:
- Tactical Navigation Computer
- Detailed and comprehensive navigation instruments
- Detailed representation of the aircraft?s Gunsight.
- Detailed MPCD (Multi Purpose Color Displays) with in-depth functionality.
- Fully operational Radar with A/A and A/G master modes, capable of locking and tracking a target into interception.
- Complete representation of the armament panel, with working armament stations, fuzing, selection, weapon delivery modes

- Detailed electrical and hydraulic systems and panels
- Detailed fuel panel
- Simulated Oxigen system
- Detailed cockpit and exterior lights
- Accurate weapon loadouts including orndance weight.

Exterior Features:
- Highly detailed exterior representation of AV-8B Plus which include:
- Working engine nozzles.
- Working air refueling probe.
- Accurate external loadouts.
- Dropable ordnance in free flight?s with multiple ordnance release options
- Accurate aircraft lights

McPhat Studios has added more preview screenshots from the upcoming Coolsky Douglas DC-9 for FSX.

LHSimulations has updated the freeware Hungary AI Traffic Pack for FS2004 to version 1.1. More Information

Dino Cattaneo has updated the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II for FSX to version 2.05. Details Here

Turbine Sound Studios (TSS) posted this preview video from the upcoming Pratt & Whitney PW4060 HD Sound Package.

Golden Age Simulations has posted this teaser screenshot from the upcoming de Havilland DH.60 Moth for FSX.

Godzone Virtual Flight has posted this patch to resolve issues with Real New Zealand Supercity Auckland and Orbx NZNI.

Daniel Furnkas has posted first preview screenshots from the upcoming version 3 of the freeware Basler BT-67 for FSX.

Flightbeam has released the long awaited Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Airport (KPHX) scenery for FSX. Product Page

Scenery Features:
- Stunning 2048x2048 High Definition textures for terminals
- Active Jetways
- Native GSX Support, no GSX purchase required!
- Built-in shadows with no framerate loss
- Moving trams and custom animations
- Three highly detailed taxiway bridges
- Animated hold short lights
- Reflective windows
- Static aircrafts with realistic shadows
- High tech optimization for best performance
- .. and MUCH more

Scenery Solutions has released Ultimate Terrain X - Tropical America and Caribbean for FSX. Details at the Product Page.

Scenery Features:
- Accurate roads, with moving traffic on major roads.
- Extremely accurate water features and coastlines.
- Detailed ground polygons (parking lots, parks, grassy areas, etc).
- Enhanced vegetation landclass.
- Most accurate urban landclass available, with most textures hand selected using the most appropriate FSX landclass texture.
- Accurately placed bridges for roads and railroads.
- Scenery Solutions unique night lighting using light point models.
- Nearly 200 airports corrected from a location and elevation standpoint.
- Bonus: Over 30 enhanced coastal ports with accurately placed objects, including: piers, boats, buildings, clutter and more....

Flight One Software is currently offering $10.00 off the Dodosim Bell 206 JetRanger. Valid until August 29th 2012.

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