tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32019726197490572882024-03-13T08:37:36.884-07:00Flight Simulator News BriefTomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436447968520921262noreply@blogger.comBlogger5230125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201972619749057288.post-297088175178959902012-08-29T23:07:00.002-07:002012-08-29T23:15:54.593-07:00Freeware Reykjavik Airport (BIRK) for X-Plane 9 and X-Plane 10Tom Curtis has released the freeware <a href="http://forums.xplanefreeware.net/topic/10952-birk-reykjavik-iceland-for-x-plane-10/" target="_blank">Reykjavik Airport (BIRK) scenery for X-Plane 9 and X-Plane 10</a>. <a href="http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?app=downloads&showfile=17260" target="_blank">Mirror</a><br />
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Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436447968520921262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201972619749057288.post-65028268098081709652012-08-29T20:41:00.000-07:002012-08-29T20:41:04.317-07:00A-Flight Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (EFHK) - New Beta PreviewsAerosoft has posted <a href="http://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/53390-mega-airport-helsinki-x/page__st__160#entry399319" target="_blank">new beta screenshots</a> from the upcoming A-Flight Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (EFHK) scenery for FSX.<br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iFAC9ngW1Mc/UD7gt2pVS1I/AAAAAAAALpY/aV-romTp7hc/s1600/AFlight_EFHK_PRV897354.jpg" />Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436447968520921262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201972619749057288.post-3377068100598188262012-08-29T20:37:00.001-07:002012-08-29T20:37:58.627-07:00Aerosoft Airbus X Extended - Livery PreviewsMathijs Kok has posted <a href="http://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/56762-airbus-x-extended-preview-part-2/page__st__200#entry399416" target="_blank">livery preview screenshots</a> from the upcoming Aerosoft Airbus X Extended for FSX.<div>
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Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436447968520921262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201972619749057288.post-25757875659283629352012-08-29T20:32:00.000-07:002012-08-29T20:32:32.942-07:00MyTraffic 2013 for FSX and FS2004 ReleasedBurkhard Renk has released MyTraffic 2013 for FSX and FS2004. Details and purchase at the <a href="http://www.aerosoft-shop.com/products/mytraffic-2013/mytraffic-2013.html" target="_blank">Aerosoft Shop</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>New Features:</b><br />- Addition of normal maps for a more 3D look.<br />- Mip Mapping toned down to get rid of those large areas of gray.<br />- Vastly improved night lighting which was developed to blend better with X-Plane 10 default lights.<br />- Cleaned up coding for better performance.<br />- Higher resolution textures for more detail.<br />- Major update of textures.</span><br />
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Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436447968520921262noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201972619749057288.post-43499284194894093492012-08-27T22:26:00.000-07:002012-08-27T22:26:11.856-07:00Vidan Design - Sindal Lufthavn (EKSN) - More ScreenshotsVidan Design has posted <a href="http://www.vidandesign.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=274#p274" target="_blank">more development screenshots</a> from the upcoming Sindal Lufthavn (EKSN) scenery for FSX.<br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oRVqErrgnf4/UDxWWFAlQQI/AAAAAAAALlc/Wibtlor6iSc/s1600/eksn_preview21.jpg" />Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436447968520921262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201972619749057288.post-75460824397202506282012-08-27T22:22:00.000-07:002012-08-27T22:27:35.385-07:00Vertical Reality Simulations (VRS) TacPack - Open Beta AvailableVertical Reality Simulations (VRS) has announced commencement of <a href="http://forums.vrsimulations.com/forums/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9059" target="_blank">TacPack for FSX open beta testing</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Scenery Features:</b><br />- Full detail Buildings<br />- Realistic Ground Markings<br />- Hi Res ground image<br />- UK Runway markings<br />- Stunning Night Effects<br />- 3D Approach Lights<br />- Dozens of Airport Vehicles<br />- Excellent Frame Rates<br />- Animated Traffic<br />- Runway Wigwags<br />- Full set of signs<br />- Fencing<br />- Static Aircraft<br />- Manual and Options<br />- Compatible with Gen-X Scotland<br />- Special 'Effects'<br />- Improved runway lights<br />- Grass edge effects</span></div>
Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436447968520921262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201972619749057288.post-83459927302227887322012-08-27T21:31:00.001-07:002012-08-27T21:31:12.683-07:00Pacific Islands Simulation Jeju Intl. Airport (RKPC) - New TeaserPacific Islands Simulation has posted <a href="http://islandsim.com/pis_forum/viewtopic.php?p=1470#p1470" target="_blank">another teaser</a> from Jeju International Airport (RKPC) for FSX and Prepar3D.<br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KsiA0E0h0eY/UDxJaAqGvGI/AAAAAAAALjs/wAccbIEDhyk/s1600/PIS_RKPC_PRV987355439503.jpg" />Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436447968520921262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201972619749057288.post-39814687621505956362012-08-27T21:10:00.000-07:002012-08-27T21:10:32.458-07:00EAA Radio Interview with X-Plane Developer Austin MeyerThe EAA Radio Interview with X-Plane Developer Austin Meyer is now available to download at <a href="http://www.x-plane.com/2012/08/interview-with-x-plane-developer-austin-meyer/" target="_blank">X-Plane.com</a>.<br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YQ823RzR0xE/TojIpfn6j1I/AAAAAAAACrw/sejvoWVBH4A/s1600/XPlane_Logo.jpg" />Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436447968520921262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201972619749057288.post-60658471345758216132012-08-27T21:01:00.002-07:002012-08-27T21:01:40.001-07:00Khamsin - Pacific Islands - Gizo Airfield (AGGN) - Test ImageKhamsin Studio has posted <a href="http://blog.khamsin.org/post/2012/08/27/Gizo-airfield-for-X-Plane-Test-terrain" target="_blank">the first test image</a> from the Pacific Islands Gizo Airfield (AGGN) scenery for X-Plane 10.<br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PW9_5VIEdKM/UDxCjv9Vy9I/AAAAAAAALh8/cn7blybfTYE/s1600/khamsin_gizo_airfield_ww2_01.jpg" />Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08436447968520921262noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201972619749057288.post-91745234799992030742012-08-27T20:39:00.000-07:002012-08-27T22:53:38.167-07:00IRIS Simulations Diamond DA42 Update ScreenshotIRIS Simulations has posted <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151130123617416&set=a.10150924336257416.432791.56985552415&type=1" target="_blank">this preview render</a> from the upcoming Diamond DA42 Twin Star Update for FSX.<br />
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