Friday, July 13, 2012

Freeware Baton Rouge Airport (KBTR) V1.2 for X-Plane 10

Freddy De Pues has released version 1.2 of the freeware Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (KBTR) for X-Plane 10.

X-Plane NavData AIRAC 2012.08 Now Available

Free X-Plane NavData AIRAC 2012.08 is now available to download here.

Scotflight for FSX Photo Version 2.31 Available

The Scotflight for FSX Photo scenery has been updated to version 2.31. More information at the Product Page.

Microsoft Flight - Lighting and Terrain

John Smith from the Microsoft Flight Team has answered several questions about lighting and terrain in Microsoft Flight.

Just Flight - Douglas DC-6 Cargo Expansion - Released

Just Flight has released the Douglas DC-6 Cargo Expansion Pack for FSX. Details and purchase at the Product Page.

C-118A Liftmaster
- Everts Air Fuel
- Trans-Air-Link
DC-6B (F)
- Cayman Airways Cargo
- Alaska Airlines
- MartinAir
- British United Airways

SunSkyJet Philadelphia (KPHL) for FSX - Coming Soon

The freeware SunSkyJet Philadelphia Intl. Airport (KPHL) scenery for FSX is set to be released in 7 days' time.

Microsoft Flight Collection 40% Discount on Steam

The entire Microsoft Flight Collection is now available at a 40% discount on the Steam distribution network.

Freeware Mogilev Airport (UMOO) for FS2004

The freeware Mogilev Airport (UMOO) scenery for FS2004 is now available to download at AVSIMrus.

Misty Moorings for Orbx Pacific Fjords - Plan-G Data Update

Dieter Linde has released another Plan-G data update for all Misty Moorings locations in Orbx Pacific Fjords.

McPhat Studios ATR 72-500 for X-Plane - UHDT Livery Preview

McPhat Studios has posted another Ultra High Definition Textures livery preview from the upcoming ATR 72-500 for X-Plane.

IRIS Simulations Pilatus PC-21 for FSX - Another Livery Preview

IRIS Simulations has posted another livery preview from the upcoming Pilatus PC-21 advanced turboprop trainer for FSX.

FranceVFR Aquitaine Photo HD Vol.2 for FSX Released

FranceVFR has released the Aquitaine Photo HD Vol.2 scenery for FSX. Details at the Product Page and SimMarket.


Scenery Features:
- Scene covering an administrative region in photo-realistic textures high definition.
- Ground textures from 0.85 to 1 meter / pixel resolution from aerial photography IGN reworked for an optimal visual rendition in FSX (summer only).
- Mesh (relief) 4.75 meters high definition specific real (LOD13).
- Lakes and rivers with navigable waters entirely cut.
- Footprints bridges gummed texture.
- Transparency management of the seabed on the entire scene.
- Geo-referenced timing for maximum compatibility with future add-ons installed on the same area.
- Development process 100% compliant with FSX SDK specifications, ensuring maximum compatibility with the arrival of new versions.
- Principle of open stage for an easy integration of scenes from other publishers.

Flight1 Weekly Special - $10.00 off Ultimate Traffic 2

Flight One Software is currently offering $10.00 off Ultimate Traffic 2 as the Weekly Special. Valid until July 18th 2012.

CaptainSim Boeing 777-200 Base Pack V0.6 Beta Available

CaptainSim has updated the experimental Boeing 777-200 Base Pack for FSX to version 0.6 beta. Details Here

Changelog:
- Systems debug mode has been removed. Feel free to select any livery or aircraft variation, to reload the 777, to select/save another flight
- Aircraft/flight reload timing significally improved
- APU door animation fixed
- RAT animation fixed
- Primary displays line height fixed
- Electrics lost on APU and/or GPU fixed
- 2D EFIS knobs and buttons improved
- 2D MCP improved
- Exterior gears sound improved
- Flaps vortex improved
- Starboard flaperon no HYD drop fixed
- F/D bars added on PFD
- Doors dysplay mode connected to the model animations
- Audio Control Panels - Receiver Volume Control animations fixed

AWG Simulations - CLS Airbus A340-500/-600 Livery Pack Released

AWG Simulations has released the CLS Airbus A340-500/-600 Livery Expansion Pack for FSX. Product Page - SimMarket


Airbus A340-500 Repaints:
- Airbus House Colours (New 2011/2012 Colour Scheme)
- Arik Airlines
- Kingfisher Airlines
- TAM of Brazil
Airbus A340-600 Repaints:
- Austrian Airlines
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Star Alliance (Lufthansa)
- Virgin Atlantic (new 2012 Colour Scheme)

Freeware Koszalin-Zegrze Pomorskie Airport (EPKO) for FSX

Pawel Aziukiewicz has released the freeware Koszalin-Zegrze Pomorskie Airport (EPKO) scenery for FSX at AVSIM.

Alabeo Pitts Special for X-Plane Announced

Alabeo has announced development of the Pitts Special for X-Plane. Previews at the Alabeo Facebook Page.

Aerosoft Mega Airport Rome Fiumicino (LIRF) - New Previews

Aerosoft has posted new preview screenshots from the upcoming Mega Airport Rome Fiumicino (LIRF) scenery.

Aerosoft Twin Otter Extended - Exterior Previews

Aerosoft has posted new exterior previews from the upcoming de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter Extended for FSX.

Aerosoft Heraklion Intl. Airport (LGIR) - Beta Previews

Aerosoft has posted new beta screenshots from the upcoming Aerosoft Heraklion Intl. Airport (LGIR) scenery for FSX.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Dreamfoil/Nemeth Aerospatiale AS350 Ecureuil - Sound Previews

DreamFoil Creations has posted sound previews from the upcoming Aerospatiale AS350 Ecureuil for X-Plane 10.

SOCATA TBM 850 for X-Plane - More Development Renders

Several more development renders have been posted from the SOCATA TBM 850 project for X-Plane.

Twentynine Palms Scenery Design - Mykonos 2012 Teaser

Twentynine Palms Scenery Design has posted another preview teaser from the upcoming Mykonos Airport (LGMK).

Taburet - Vienna Photorealistic for X-Plane 10 Released

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

P.I.S. - Xiamen Intl. Airport (ZSAM) for Prepar3D Released

The Pacific Islands Simulation Xiamen International Airport (ZSAM) scenery is now also available for Prepar3D.

Flight Replicas Messerschmitt Bf-109K for FSX at SimMarket

The recently released Flight Replicas Messerschmitt Bf-109K for FSX is now also available to purchase at SimMarket.

Tolmachevo Airport 2012 (UNNT) for FS2004 - Taxiway Sign Update

The Tolmachevo TEAM has updated the freeware Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Airport 2012 (UNNT) scenery for FS2004.

Oryx Simulation Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (CYYZ) - New Preview

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

McPhat Studios ATR 72-500 - China Southern Livery Preview

McPhat Studios has added several more livery previews from the upcoming ATR 72-500 for X-Plane.

LHSimulations Bõny-Gyõrszentiván Airport (LHBY) - New Previews

LHSimulations has posted new previews screenshots from Bõny-Gyõrszentiván Airport (LHBY) for FSX and FS2004.

IRIS Simulations Pilatus PC-21 for FSX - Livery Previews

IRIS Simulations has posted more livery previews from the upcoming Pilatus PC-21 advanced turboprop trainer for FSX.

Dino Cattaneo Lockheed Martin F-35 V2.0 for FSX - Almost Ready

Dino Cattaneo has announced the final stage of development for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II V2.0 project.

FlightGear Version 2.8.0 Release Candidate 2 Available

The FlightGear version 2.8.0 RC2 for Windows is now available to download at the FlightGear Website (scroll down).

Horizon - The Chopper

FSrealWX for FSX and FS2004 - DEV Version 1.04.1381 Available

The freeware weather add-on FSrealWX for FSX and FS2004 has been updated to development version 1.04.1381.

Fixed:
- (DWC) nearst Wind
- (NewWeather) Upper air (Temp to high)
- (NewWeather) Cloud Error
Added:
- (Flightplan) supported FSNav flight plan
- (Option) Confirm exiting application
- (Option) terminates the application if FS is closed or disconnected

Majestic Software Dash 8 Q400 - Sound Test Videos

Majestic Software has posted several sound test videos from the upcoming Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 for FSX.

Enigma Simulations 737 Classic for FSX - New Teaser

Enigma Simulations has posted another teaser screenshot from the Boeing 737 Classic under development for FSX.

Drzewiecki Design - Warsaw City 2012 - New Previews

Drzewiecki Design has posted new development screenshots from the upcoming FSX version of Warsaw City 2012.

Drzewiecki Design Polish Airports Vol.3 - FSX Previews

Drzewiecki Design has posted several preview screenshots from the upcoming FSX version of Polish Airports Vol.3.

Carenado Beechcraft F33 Bonanza for FS2004 Released

Carenado has released the Beechcraft F33 Bonanza for FS2004. Details and purchase at the Product Page.

Aircraft Features:
- Original GNS 430 included.
- Original HQ digital stereo sounds recorded from the original aircraft.
- 2D gauges
- Polygon optimized model. Friendly FPS.
- Control windows for controlling eyes candies (wheel chocks, bags, pitot cover, and sights prop)
- Autopilot installed.
- Pop up F33 Bonanza manual with performance charts and normal and emergency procedures and check list.
- Interactive virtual cockpit.
- Full moving parts: Ailerons, elevators, rudders, flaps, rolling wheels and trim tab.
- Animated sections such as: propeller, doors, windows, sun visor, copilot seat, cowl flaps and pilot.
- 3D modeled pilot and cockpit area.
- Realistic light effects on gauges.
- Nightlight effects on panel.
- Toggle yoke.
- Real behavior compared to the real airplane.
- Real weight and balance.

Freeware Kuala Lumpur International Airport (WMKK) for FSX

Jirayu Tanabodee has released the freeware Kuala Lumpur Intl. Airport (WMKK) scenery for FSX. AVSIM - Flightsim.com

Monday, July 9, 2012

IXEG 737-300 - Navigation, Polar Cosines and Newton-Rhapson

The International X-Plane Engineering Group has posted another development article from the 737-300 for X-Plane.

Freeware Scandinavia OSM Scenery for X-Plane 10

TK Design has released the freeware Scandinavia OSM scenery for X-Plane 10. Download at X-Plane.org.

Freeware South Arfrica and Lesotho OSM Scenery for X-Plane 10

TK Design has released the freeware South Arfrica and Lesotho OSM scenery for X-Plane 10. Download at X-Plane.org.

X-Plane Developer Blog - Another Version 10.10 Status Update

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

FranceVFR Languedoc-Roussillon Photo HD - New Screenshots

FranceVFR has posted new screenshots from the upcoming Languedoc-Roussillon Photo HD scenery for FSX.

FranceVFR Aquitaine Photo HD Vol.2 - First Preview Screenshots

FranceVFR has posted first preview screenshots from the upcoming Aquitaine Photo HD Vol.2 scenery for FSX.

Taxi2Gate Isla Mujeres Airport (MMIM) for FSX Released

Taxi2Gate has released the Isla Mujeres Airport (MMIM) scenery for FSX. Now available to purchase at SimMarket.


Scenery Features:
- Custom Ground Textures
- Custom Photo Scenery (All ISLAND included)
- Custom mesh
- Hand placed Autogen
- Carefully detailed 3d objects
- Full detail Buildings
- Realistic Ground Markings
- Numerous static objects
- Fencing
- AFCAD
- Realistic ground textures
- Night ilumination
- Volumetric Grass
- FPS friendly

NMG Trading Weekly Special - Johannesburg Intl. Airport (FAJS)

NMG Trading is offering Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (FAJS) for FSX as the weekly special.

LHSimulations 07-12 Library Base Pack Update Available

LHSimulations has updated the Library Base Pack for FSX and FS2004 to cycle 07-12. Available to download here.