Saturday, April 21, 2012

AWG Simulations - Canadian Mesh 2012 for FSX Announced

AWG Simulations has announced the upcoming Canadian Mesh 2012 for FSX. More information at the Product Page.


Features:
- Covers the entire country
- 23m-8m Mesh Resolution
- Smooth transition from Canda to Alaska/United States of America
- Areas around the 5 biggest airports have been flattened for realism

Freeware Beauvais-Tillé Airport (LFOB) for X-Plane

The freeware Beauvais-Tillé Airport (LFOB) scenery for X-Plane is now available to download at the XPFR Website.

Mick Posch Freeware Piasecki H-21C for FSX Updated

Mick Posch has updated the freeware Piasecki H-21C Shawnee for FSX. Download at AVSIM or the Mick Posh Website.


This update includes:
- Better initial camera view - heli no longer appears too small when loading a flight
- Improved flight dynamics
- Improved lift at high altitudes
- Realistic fuel consumption
- A few minor tweaks

Digital Combat Simulation - DCS: P-51D Mustang - Cockpit Preview

The DCS development team has posted another screenshot from the upcoming Digital Combat Simulation P-51D Mustang.

UKMIL Freeware Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2 for FSX Updated

UKMIL has updated the recently released freeware Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2 for FSX to verision 3.3. UKMIL

ParthenoSim Milan Linate Airport (LIML) - New Previews

Gianni Mantellini has posted new previews from the upcoming Milan Linate Airport (LIML) for FSX, FS2004 and P3D.

Lionheart Creations - Quest Kodiak Weekend Sale

Lionheart Creations is offering the Quest Kodiak for FSX and FS2004 at only $12.00. Available though April 22nd 2012.

IRIS Simulations Grob G103a Twin II - More Preview Renders

IRIS Simulations has posted more preview renders from the Grob G103a Twin II currently under development for FSX.

Earth Simulations Freeware Bodmin Airfield (EGLA) Released

Earth Simulations has released the freeware Bodmin Airfield (EGLA) scenery for FSX. Download at the ES Website.

Drzewiecki Design Polish Airports Vol.1 - EPGD Update

Drzewiecki Design has released an update to Polish Airports Vol.1 - Gdansk Airport (EPGD) for FSX and FS2004.


Changelog:
- Adds all constructed taxiways, new aprons and GZD VOR

Coolsky Douglas DC-9 - Virtual Cockpit Screenshots

Coolsky has posted several virtual cockpit preview screenshots from the upcoming Coolsky Douglas DC-9 for FSX.

CaptainSim Boeing 737-200 and 737-200C/F Released

CaptainSim has released the Boeing 737-200 base pack version 1.0 and Boeing 737-200C/F expansion models for FSX.

ASNews Interview with John Vennema from Orbx - Part 1

ASNews has published part one of the exclusive interview with John Vennema from Orbx. Read Interview Here

Aerosoft Heraklion Intl. Airport (LGIR) - Two More Previews

Emilios has posted two more preview pictures from the upcoming Aerosoft Heraklion Intl. Airport (LGIR) for FSX.

Friday, April 20, 2012

Just Flight - English Electric Lightning - Available to Pre-Order

The upcoming Just Flight English Electric Lightning supersonic fighter-interceptor for FSX is now available to pre-order.


Airbus A320: Engine Failure

Virtualcol British Aerospace Jetstream 31 - Expansions Available

Virtualcol has released the Ambulance and Private expansions to the British Aerospace Jetstream 31 for FSX and FS2004.


Thai Creation Paro Intl. Airport (VQPR) for FSX - More Pictures

Thai Creation has added more preview screenshots from the upcoming FSX version of Paro International Airport (VQPR).

SunSkyJet Philadelphia (KPHL) for FSX - New Screenshots

SunSkyJet has posted new screenshots from the soon to be released Philadelphia Intl. Airport (KPHL) scenery for FSX.

Freeware Saab 105 Beta for FSX Available

The freeware Saab 105 Beta for FSX by Christian Haiböck is available to download at the Tigerstaffel Austria website.


Image courtesy of user 'Krushpack' from the Friendly Flusi Forums

PFPX - Professional Flight Planner X Development Status Update

Christian Grill has posted a short message on the development status of PFPX - Professional Flight Planner X.

Dino Cattaneo - First F-35B Pre-Alpha Screenshot

Dino Cattaneo has posted more preview screenshots from the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II V2.0 project for FSX.

Conklin & de Decker Aircraft Cost Evaluator

The Conklin & de Decker Aviation Information Online Aircraft Cost Evaluator is available on this website.

FlyJSim Boeing 727 Series for X-Plane - New Preview

FlyJSim has posted another work-in-progress preview from the upcoming Boeing 727 Series for X-Plane.

Flight Deck Productions - Learn the Concorde - Preview Video

The Flight Deck Productions has posted this preview video from the Learn the Concorde - 2 DVD Training Pack.

de Havilland DH 106 Comet for X-Plane - Misrair Livery Preview

DH-Aircraft has posted another livery preview from the upcoming de Havilland DH 106 Comet for X-Plane.

KCFS Republic RC-3 Seabee - Service Pack 1 Available

KC Flight Shop has released service pack 1 to the Republic RC-3 Seabee for FSX. Available at the KC FlightShop.


Aerosoft IVAO Online-Event Product Discounts

Aerosoft is offering 20% discounts on Friedrichshafen Airport (EDNY) and St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (LSZR).

Freeware Saint-Dominique Aerodrome (CSS4) for FSX

Ed Wells has released the freeware Saint-Dominique Aerodrome (CSS4) for FSX. Download at Flightsim.com.

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Mil Helicopters Mi-2 for X-Plane - More Test Videos

Pavel Pranov has posted two more test videos from the upcoming Mil Helicopters Mi-2 for X-Plane 9 & X-Plane 10.

SoulMade Simulations DHC-2 Beaver for X-Plane - More In-Sim

SoulMade Simulations has posted two more screenshots from the upcoming de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver for X-Plane.

Freeware HD Scenery Mesh for X-Plane 10 - Set 2 Released

The freeware HD scenery mesh for X-Plane 10 has been expanded to include several new regions. alpilotx blog


New Regions:
- Iceland
- Scandinavia
- UK/Ireland
- East Europe
- Madagascar
- Hawaii
- New Zealand
- A 5×10 degree area in the USA (around Texas)

IXEG Boeing 737-300 for X-Plane - Hydraulics Demo Video

The International X-Plane Engineering Group (IXEG) has posted another WIP Video from the Boeing 737-300 for X-Plane.

Aeroplane Heaven Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero for FSX Released

Just Flight has released the Aeroplane Heaven Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero for FSX. Details and purchase at the Product Page.



Model:
- Highly accurate A6M2 Model 21 model built from plans and drawings of the real aircraft
- Animations include all flying surfaces, landing gear, canopy, hatches, tail hook and cowl flaps
- Detailed landing gear with realistic suspension and accurate animation of the sub-assemblies and retraction routine
- Wingtip folding animation with detailed hinge and internal structure
- Detailed cockpit with numerous parts including gauges, switches knobs and levers - detailed enough to allow for a close-up inspection.
- Toggle mode for selecting either a bomb or drop-tank on the external hard point
- Detailed Japanese pilot in authentic dress with realistic animated head movements
- Professional standard stereo sound set delivers realistic ‘big-radial’ sounds
- Lighting and effects including start-up smoke, strobes, recognition and navigation lights
Liveries:
- Five high definition liveries featuring a variety of markings reflecting variants in service from 1940 through to the end of hostilities:
- 12th Combined Kokutai, China (1940-1941)
- Machine aboard carrier Hiryu during the attack on Pearl Harbor (1941)
- 6th Kokutai, Rabaul, New Britain (1942)
- 402nd Chutai, 341st Kokutai Clark Field, Manila, Philippines (1944)
- 3rd Naval Air Group, Takao airbase, Taiwan (1941)
Virtual Cockpit:
- ‘Baked’ textures used to give the highly detailed cockpit a worn, period look
- Fully functional with nearly all switches, knobs and levers animated and functional
- Authentic gauges with all faces in ‘Kanji’ (Japanese characters)
- Many custom-coded auxiliary gauges
- Illuminated collimated gunsight with functional range control
- NAV, ADF and communications radio suite
- Authentic controls for all systems including the tail hook, oxygen system, fuel primer, starters, auto-supercharger and auto-mixture
- Toggle switch for selecting either a drop tank or bomb
- Functional fuel system
- Full night lighting effects for the instruments and panels
Flight Dynamics:
- Highly accurate flight dynamics closely simulate the real aircraft performance envelope, with characteristic short take-off for carrier capability.

Just Flight - English Electric Lightning - Preview Video

Just Flight has posted this preview video from the English Electric Lightning supersonic fighter-interceptor for FSX.

Pacific Islands Simulation - Xiamen Intl. Airport (ZSAM) - More Pictures

Pacific Islands Simulation has posted more preview pictures from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (ZSAM) for FSX.

PC Pilot - Issue 79 - May/June 2012 Available

PC Pilot - Issue 79 - May/June 2012 is now available to purchase at the PC Pilot Website.

Nemeth Designs Eurocopter AS355 Ecureuil 2 - New Previews

Nemeth Designs has posted more preview screenshots from the upcoming Eurocopter AS355 Ecureuil 2 for FSX.


ImagineSim Indira Gandhi International Airport (VIDP) - New Previews

ImagineSim has posted new preview screenshots from the upcoming Indira Gandhi International Airport (VIDP) scenery.


Real New Zealand Timaru Airport (NZTU) - First Sceenshots

Godzone Virtual Flight has posted the first screenshots from Real New Zealand Timaru Airport (NZTU) for FSX.

Orbx UK Development Team Status Update

John Venema has posted a short update on the status of the Orbx UK Development Team in the Orbx Forums.

ParthenoSim Milan Linate Airport (LIML) - More Previews

Gianni Mantellini has posted more previews from the upcoming Milan Linate Airport (LIML) for FSX, FS2004 and P3D.

Skysoft - Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport (ZUZH) - First Preview

Skysoft Simulation has posted the first picture and videos from the upcoming Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport (ZUZH) scenery.

FlyJSim Boeing 727 Series for X-Plane - Another Render

FlyJSim has posted another work-in-progress render from the upcoming Boeing 727 Series for X-Plane.