Saturday, June 30, 2012

Let L-410 Turbolet for X-Plane - Virtual Cockpit Renders

More virtual cockpit development renders have been posted from the Let L-410 Turbolet project for X-Plane.

XPIH Freeware Cork Airport (EICK) for X-Plane 9 & X-Plane 10

XPIH has updated the freeware Cork Airport (EICK) scenery for X-Plane 9 & X-Plane 10. Download at X-Plane.org.

Khamsin - Pacific Islands - Munda Airfield (AGGM) - Released

Khamsin Studio has released the Pacific Islands Munda Airfield (AGGM) scenery for X-Plane 10 and X-Plane 9.


100% original objects to recreate the WWII ambiance
- Tents
- Towers
- Barraks
- etc

Static aircraft and vehicles
- Vought F4U Corsair, Douglas C47 Dakota, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, Consolidated PBY Catalina, Liberty Ship, Jeep Willis, GMC Truck

High resolution textures
- Ultra high resolution textures with night and day

Access ramp for floatplanes 
- such as the Consolidated Catalina and other floatplanes
Optimized for X-Plane 10
- Uses X-Plane 10 features (high res, shadows, etc)- Works on X-Plane 9 without the XP10 features

Virtavia Douglas A-4F Skyhawk for FSX - New Screenshots

Virtavia has added new preview screenshots from the upcoming Douglas A-4F Skyhawk for FSX at the Product Page.

VertigoStudios Boeing Stearman PT-17 for FSX Released

VertigoStudios has released the Boeing Stearman 'Kaydet' PT-17 for FSX. Details and purchase at the Product Page.


Aircraft Features:
- As with every Vertigo Studios aircraft, it is gorgeously constructed, inside and out.
- 2 x models included, N2S (Military) and 300 (Airshow) variants
- Both the N2S and 300 boast a 3d Prop.
- 3D lights for the ultimate realism.
- Both models come with Hi-Def textures and also 2048 textures sizes.
- Designed and built by the book.
- Comes complete with a comprehensive PDF manual (printed for the retail box version).
- DirectX 10 compatible models complete with virtual cockpit self-shadowing.
- Systems and Tru3D gauges for ultimate realism taken beyond what’s available by default.
- Tru3D Instrumentation for the ultimate smooth flying experience.
- Customised high-resolution materials give the most realistic appearance to the aeroplane, whilst being optimised for great performance!
- A total of 15 paint schemes included with an additional 5 paints available via our downloads area.
- Volumetric Cockpit Spot Light
- Fuel delivery system simulated.
- Sound Design by Sonic Solutions
- Light bloom on glass and shiny materials.
- Exciting custom-made effects.
- In-game reference and check lists
- A paint kit to easily re-create your own paint schemes
- Raise / Lower pilot and passengers visor
- Show / Hide Passenger
- Show / Hide Pilot when aircraft is shut down
- Wheel chocks
- Canopy covers
- 3D GPS Popup
- Aircraft Tie-Downs

ScanSim Fly to Copenhagen Airport (EKCH) - Version 3 Available

ScanSim Fly to Copenhagen Airport (EKCH) Version 3 for FSX, FS2004 and P3D is now available at SimMarket.


New in Version 3:
- All Terminal buildings updated, with lots of details.
- Oresund bridge with Artificial island & tunnel on the west side, & realistic ground on the east side.
- Realistic Saltholm island with new seasonal and night textures, & 3D buildings.
- Barseback Powercraft with Photorealistic ground.
- On the Swedish side the Turning Torso building has been added in Malmoe city.
- Special light effects at night in Copenhagen City.

Simbreeze Tenerife South Airport (GCTS) for FSX Released

Simbreeze has released the Tenerife South - Reina Sofia Airport (GCTS) scenery for FSX. Available at SimMarket.

Scenery Features:
- Detailed representation of the airport and surrounding area
- Contain all airport buildings
- Excellent night effects
- Realistic runway and taxiway lighting
- Numerous scenery effects

TropicalSim Aruba 2012 (TNCA) for FSX and FS2004 Released

TropicalSim has released the Aruba Queen Beatrix International Airport (TNCA) scenery for FSX, FS2004 and P3D.

Scenery Features:
- Highly detailed Reina Beatrix Intl' Airport / TNCA
- Photoscenery surrounding the airport area with night lighting and full autogen
- 3-Arc terrain mesh
- Coastline remade for the whole island
- Custom landclass and roads
- FS9 version compatible with default and add-on FS9 scenery
- FSX version compatible with default and add-on FSX scenery
- Compatible with add-on AI traffic
- Usage of FS9 SDK for the FS9 version for best performance
- Usage of FSX SDK for the FSX version for best performance
- Auto-installer

Synchro-Soft Vintage Cessna C185 Soundset for FSX Released

Synchro-Soft has released the Vintage Cessna C185 Soundset for FSX. Available to purchase at SimMarket.

Friday, June 29, 2012

Alabeo Cessna 188 Crop Duster - Now at SimMarket

The recently released Alabeo Cessna 188 Crop Duster for FSX is now also available to purchase at SimMarket.

Aircraft Features:
- Chemical fumigation liquid effect.
- Chemical loader interface.
- Dynamic weight.
- Real weight reduction as you drop chemical liquid.
- Professional flight dynamics.
- Material shines and reflections.
- Custom 3D sounds.
- High quality 3D model, textures and sounds.
- Blank texture for creating your own designs.

Taburet - Nuremberg Photorealistic for X-Plane 10 Released

Taburet has released the Nuremberg Photorealistic scenery for X-Plane 10. Now available to purchase at SimMarket.

Tecnam P-2002 JF Close Formation Flying

QualityWings Ultimate 146/Avro RJ - First FSX Previews

QualityWings has posted the first preview screenshots from the upcoming FSX version of the 146/Avro RJ Collection.

Project Airbus - Airbus A330 and A340 - New Teasers

The Project Airbus Team has posted more teaser screenshots from the upcoming Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft family.

Navigraph NAVData AIRAC Cycle 1207 Available

Navigraph NAVData AIRAC Cycle 1207 is now available. Purchase Credit Packs at Navigraph or SimMarket.

Boeing 737: Gear-Up Landing

LatinVFR Cozumel International Airport (MMCZ) Released

LatinVFR has released Cozumel International Airport (MMCZ) for FSX and FS2004. Now available at SimMarket.

Scenery Features:
- MMCZ (CZM) airport completely modeled with significant attention to detail.
- Texturing in HD mapping for all buildings and ground polygons.
- Surroundings extremely detailed, most mayor hotels in the area, and other important landmarks.
- More than 50 kilometers of photo scenery with hand placed autogen.
- High resolution ground textures / Custom runway textures
- Revised land classes for surrounding photo scenery.
- Fully AI traffic compatible.
- Excellent night effects.
- Excellent frame rates.
- Inclusion of manual in PDF format.
- Birds, dolphins, whales (FSX)
- Native vehicle animations (FSX)

Just Flight - Douglas DC-6 Cargo Expansion Under Development

Just Flight has posted details and preview screenshots from the upcoming Douglas DC-6 Cargo Expansion Pack for FSX.

Godzone Virtual Flight - Real NZ Wellington or Tauranga for $10

Godzone Virtual Flight is currently offering Real NZ Wellington and Tauranga for only $10 each. Valid until July 31st 2012.

New Screenshots from the Basler BT-67 Project for FSX

Daniel Furnkas has posted new preview screenshots from the upcoming freeware Basler BT-67 for FSX.


FlyJSim Boeing 727 Series for X-Plane - Panel Renders

FlyJSim has posted more instrument panel development renders from the upcoming Boeing 727 Series for X-Plane.

Flight1 Weekly Special - $15.00 off the Cessna Citation Mustang

Flight One Software is currently offering $15.00 off the Cessna Citation Mustang for FSX as the Weekly Special.

Drzewiecki Design New York City 2013 Preview

Drzewiecki Design has posted development previews from the New York City 2013 scenery currently under development.

Carenado Cessna C208B Grand Caravan for X-Plane - Released

Carenado has released the long-awaited Cessna C208B Grand Caravan for X-Plane. Product Page - SimMarket


New Features:
- New Night light effects
- New Prop disc effect
- Cameras and viewpoints change system
- New plug-in controlled 3D sounds
Features:
- Interactive virtual cockpit
- Original KFC150 autopilot installed
- Original HQ digital stereo sounds (44.1 KHz) recorded from the original PT6 engine
- GNS430 installed
- 2D windows: Field of view, door manager and general options for controlling cargo pod, statics elements and VC windows transparency.
- Full moving parts: Ailerons, elevators, rudders, flaps, rolling wheels
- Highly detailed animations, such as doors, ladders, fully articulated sun visors, etc.
- Realistic exterior lights and night lighting effects: Navigation lights, beacons, landing lights
- Realistic light effects on gauges
- 3D modeled and animated pilot figures
- Highly detailed and optimized 3D cockpit area
- IFR certification
- Many details such as: pitot, antennas, chocks, pitot cover, baggage area.
- Realistic textures and original paint designs.
- Accurately reproduced flight characteristics
- Real weight and balance.
- Toggle yoke visibility in virtual cockpit
- Nightlight effects on pane

AivlaSoft Electronic Flight Bag Version 1.34 Available

AivlaSoft has updated Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) to version 1.34. More information at the AivlaSoft Website.

Changelog for Version 1.3.4:
- FIXED: Procedure depiction sometimes not correct (course/heading to a DME distance)
- FIXED: Fatal error at startup after a clean install

Aerosoft Yekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport (USSS) - V1.1 Update

Aerosoft has updated Yekaterinburg Koltsovo Airport (USSS) for FSX, FS2004 and P3D to V1.1. Product Page - SimMarket

Aerosoft Freeware Mitchell Wing - Version 1.1 Available

Aerosoft has updated the freeware Mitchell Wing for FSX. Details and download in the Aerosoft Forums.

Aerosoft Rockwell OV-10 Bronco - Version 1.12 Available

Aerosoft has updated the Rockwell OV-10 Bronco for FSX to version 1.1.2. Available at the Aerosoft Shop and SimMarket.


Changelog:
- Improved FPS
- Added Multiplayer Compatibility

Abacus Independence Day Special

Abacus is offering 17.76% discounts on all titles during the Independence Day Sale. Valid through July 6th 2012.

A-Flight Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (EFHK) - Hard Winter Previews

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

A_A Sceneries - Macau Intl. Airport (VMMC) - More FSX Previews

A_A Sceneries has added more previews from the upcoming Macau International Airport (VMMC) scenery for FSX.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Aerosoft Freeware Mitchell Wing for FSX Released

Aerosoft has released the freeware Mitchell Wing for FSX. Download in the Aerosoft Forums (Registration Required).

X-Plane Developer Blog - Version 10.10 Status Update

Ben Supnik has posted a status update on the upcoming version 10.10 of X-Plane on the X-Plane Developer Blog.

Warbirdsim P-51D Mustang 'Then and Now Series' Part 3 - Released

Warbirdsim has released the North American P-51D Mustang 'Happy Jack’s Go Buggy' Then and Now Series Part 3.

TropicalSim Aruba 2012 (TNCA) for FSX and FS2004 Announced

TropicalSim has announced development of Aruba Queen Beatrix International Airport (TNCA) for FSX and FS2004.

RAZBAM McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II - More Previews

More previews have been posted from the upcoming RAZBAM McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II for FSX.

Aviation Multimedia Studios (AVS) Cancun 2012 for FSX Released

Aviation Multimedia Studios (AVS) has released the Cancún International Airport (MMUN) scenery for FSX.

Scenery Features:
- An incredible and fantastic Cancún representation with all surrounding areas. Totally re-designed since FS9 version.
- High resolution aerial and re-digitalized photoreal textures. On the airport and ground textures over all Cancún Area.
- Extremely detailed airport.
- Full Native FSX Materials
- Ground Specular, RAIN EFFECTS and Bumps Textures.
- Ground Traffic animations on the airport, freeways, hotel zone and City.
- Moving and coupling JETWAYS
- 3D Grass
- 3D Surrounding jungle
- Custom Autogen
- Specular Effect on the Buildings
- Fully operational Aircraft Bridge.
- Excellent optimization for best performance
- Smooth and detailed taxiways, lines and appron areas.
- Stunnings and the best Night effects.
- A whole representation of Hotel Zone.
- 3D Surrounding areas with a re-worked shore, Cancún city and ISLA MUJERES Airport and Island.
- A lot of airport vehicles animations.
- And thousands and thousands of details.

Freeware Tokyo Scenery for FSX Version 2.80 Available

The freeware Tokyo scenery for FSX has been updated to version 2.80. Download at the Authors Website.

Sim Skunk Works AV-8B Harrier II - Version 1.0.1 Available

Sim Skunk Works has updated the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II for FSX to V1.0.1. Details at the SSW Website.

Project Airbus - Airbus A330 and A340 - New Screenshots

The Project Airbus Team has posted more screenshots from the upcoming Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft family.

MilViz North American F-86 Sabre - New Teasers

MilViz has posted new preview teasers from the upcoming North American F-86 Sabre for FSX on the Facebook Page.

LHSimulations Hungary Landmarks Pack - New Version Previews

LHSimulations has posted previews from the next version of the freeware Hungary Landmarks Pack for FSX and FS2004.

LatinVFR Cozumel International Airport (MMCZ) - FSX Preview 3

LatinVFR has posted more FSX preview screenshots from the upcoming Cozumel International Airport (MMCZ) scenery. 

ICARO Eurocopter EC145 for FS2004 - SoundSet Preview Video

Orbx Freeware West Wind Airport (7WA3) for FSX Released

Orbx has released the freeware West Wind Airport (7WA3) scenery for the FTX North America PNW region.

Lionheart Creations Mooney M20 for Prepar3D - More Previews

Lionheart Creations has posted more screenshots from the default Mooney M20 in the upcoming version of Prepar3D.

FSDG Sharm el-Sheikh 2012 (HESH) - Dusk and Night Teasers

FlightSim Development Group has posted more preview teasers from Sharm el-Sheikh Intl. Airport 2012 (HESH).

Ground Environment X Europe V2.3 - More Screenshots

More preview screenshots have been posted from the upcoming version 2.3 update to Ground Environment X Europe.

FSX & FS2004 Navaids Update 1207 by Hervé Sors

Hervé Sors has released Navaids Update 1207 for FSX and FS2004. Available at the Flight Simulator Navaids Page.