IRIS Simulations Diamond DA42 Update Screenshot

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

Aerosoft - General Aviation Weekend Sale

Aerosoft is offering 20% discounts on the Katana, Wilga, Dimona, DO-27, and more. Valid through August 27th 2012.

Lionheart Creations Diamond DA40 for FSX & P3D Released

Lionheart Creations has released the Diamond DA40 for FSX and Prepar3D. Details and purchase at the Product Page.

Aircraft Features:
- High technology Garmin G1000 glass panel system with built in Auto Pilot
- New sound system that features clickable 'audible' sounds in the cabin area
- FSX and Prepar3D 'pure' models and textures for both simulators
- Fully animated control surfaces
- Wing Flex, where the wings slowly bend upwards as you increase airspeed
- Wing vibration when the engine is running
- Soft glow interior cabin/cockpit illumination, mimicking soft lit overhead lighting
- Fold down rear seats, click to flip down, as like the actual aircraft for added storage capabilites
- Smooth cabin modelling
- High resolution textures for extreme detail of interior, panel, and fuselage
- Animated pilot that feature 'roaming sight'
- 6 Different paint schemes
- Removeable / Hide-able wheel skirts

Aerosoft Easter Egg - Katana 4X 20% Discount

Aerosoft is offering the Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X at the 20% Easter Egg discount. Valid today, April 9th 2012.

Lionheart Creations Diamond DA40 Preview Screenshots

Lionheart Creations has posted several preview screenshots from the upcoming Diamond DA40 Diamond Star for FSX.

Aerosoft Christmas Countdown - Katana 4X 25% Discount

Aerosoft is offering the Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X at 25% off today as part of the 2011 Christmas countdown.

Aerosoft Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' Updated to V1.02

Aerosoft has updated the Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X to version 1.02. View Product Page.

Aerosoft Diamond H36 Dimona Promo Video

Aerosoft has released a promotional video from the Diamond H36 Dimona for FSX.

Aerosoft Diamond H36 Dimona Released

Aerosoft has released the Diamond H36 Dimona for FSX. More information and purchase at the Aerosoft Website.

"The Hoffmann H36 Dimona is not your regular small aircraft. It`s in the rather exclusive class of touring motor gliders; aircraft that are a cross between motor aircraft and gliders. They got the long wings of a glider but a standard (though often rather small) aircraft engine. You can either use them as a normal aircraft or switch off the engine and glide for a while."

More Aerosoft Diamond H36 Dimona Screenshots

More preview screenshots from the Aerosoft Diamond H36 Dimona for FSX have been posted in the Aerosoft Forums.

Aerosoft Diamond H36 Dimona Unofficial Features List

The unofficial features list of the upcoming Aerosoft Diamond H36 Dimona for FSX has been posted in the Aerosoft Forums.

Aerosoft Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X Beta Patch 1.01

Aerosoft has posted a beta patch version 1.01 for the Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X in the Aerosoft Forums.

Changelog:
[NEW FEATURE] Quick Setup
[NEW FEATURE] Aircraft and cockpit cleaning through service.
[NEW FEATURE] Fuel quantity will be saved in Realistic Mode.
[FIXED] Battery recharges too fast during service.
[FIXED] Ident sound can be heard also NAV Ident knob is not pulled.
[FIXED] Some COM frequencies in realistic radio modes cannot be set.
[FIXED] Canopy can't be opened before using SHIFT+E when the aircraft has been loaded in parked condition.
[FIXED] Airspeed Indicator, Vertical Speed Indicator and Altitude Indicator not working in Simple Mode.
[FIXED] On some systems Attitude Indicator, GPS and other systems may quit duty after a while.
[FIXED] When a wheel frairing has been broken, no new one may be installed in the Equipment Menu.
[FIXED] If the engine is stopped inflight, the generator still works and the RPM indication is wrong.
[FIXED] Background lighting of the M803 clock doesn't work.
[FIXED] COM/NAV and Transponder mode settings are not saved.
[FIXED] Cabin Heat and Carb Heat labels wrong on some English cockpits.

Aerosoft Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X for FSX Released

Aerosoft has released the Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X for FSX. More information and purchase at the Aerosoft Website.
"The DA20-100 Katana is proof of the old aviation saying that what looks good will fly good. It`s a sleek little aircraft made from composites. Intended to be a trainer aircraft it is now used by private pilots who enjoy the great performance and low cost per hour.
This aircraft for FSX has one of the most impressive lists of features of any product we ever handled. It really makes you feel like owning the aircraft as you got to do the maintenance, cleaning and even decide what oil type to use. If any product made Microsoft slogan “As real as it gets” come true it got to be the Katana!"

Aerosoft Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X Livery Previews

Marcel Felde has posted livery previews for the upcoming Aerosoft Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X in the Aerosoft Forums.

Aerosoft Dimona X Prop Physics Video

Aerosoft has posted a video demonstrating the propeller physics on the upcoming H36 Dimona X for FSX at YouTube.

Aerosoft Dimona X Preview Screenshots

Nick Churchill has posted preview screenshots of the Aerosoft Dimona X for FSX in the Aerosoft Forums.

More Aerosoft Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X Screenshots

Nick Churchill has posted a series of screenshots from the upcoming Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X in the Aerosoft Forums.

Aerosoft Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X Preview Video

Marcel Felde has posted preview videos of the upcoming Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X for FSX on YouTube.

Aerosoft Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X Feature List

Mathijs Kok has posted the feature list to the upcoming Diamond DA20-100 'Katana' 4X in the Aerosoft Forums.


Realistic
- Wear and damage can encounter and will be stored. Fluids will be used and the aircraft can get dirty. Maintenance and services are available. Flight hours and landings will be counted and special features unlocked.
Simple
- No wear and damage will be simulated. Aircraft stays clean. Flight hours and landings are not locked. No special features.
Instructor
Aircraft is as new every reload. Wear and damage can encounter or be triggered but will not be stored. Fluids will be used and the aircraft can get dirty. Flight hours and landings will not be counted and no special features are available. Instructor Panels are available.
Airframe
- Airframe limitations are simulated
- Trim tabs can be bend on ground
- Controls can get damaged
- Controls can freeze
- Flaps can get damaged
- Flaps motor can get damaged
- Wheel fairings can be attached/detached
- Wheel fairings can get damaged
- Aircraft can get dirty
- Canopy can be opened and closed stepless
- Canopy can be opened and closed by airflow
- Canopy locking mechanism
- Canopy can break off
- Canopy can get covered by ice
- Elevator can get damaged by canopy
- Cowling can be opened
- Oil Access Door can be opened
- Fuel Tank Cover can be opened
Engine (Rotax 912S)
- Engine damage and wear
- Engine cooling by air and fluid
- Carburetor Simulation
- Carburetor can get plugged
- Carb Heat
- Starter simulation
- Starter can get damaged
- Starter low voltage simulation
- Engine Start due Windmilling
- Engine Start due turning the Propeller by hand
- Choke Simulation
- Engine Windmilling
Propeller
- Propeller damage and wear
- Propeller Governor simulated
- Propeller ground contact
- Propeller damage by dust
- Propeller turnable by hand
- Propeller pitch change by hand
Oil System
- Oil usage simulated
- Two sorts of Oil: SAE20 / SAE40
- Oil quantity check
- Turning propeller or running engine draws oil out of the cylinders
- Oil Filter
- Oil temperature and pressure simulation
Fuel System
- Carburetor simulation
- Fuel pumps and pipes simulation
- Fuel in pipes can be burned
- Fueling simulation
- Fuel dip stick
- Fuel tank cover
- Water in fuel
- Water draining
Electrical System
- Complex Battery simulation
- Complete Elec Circuits
- Switches
- Relays
- Circuit Breakers
- Generator simulation
- Generator wear and damage
- Displays flicker and brightness
- Elec power on starter simulated
Instrumentation
- 3d Gauges with smooth animations
- Needle movements and vibrations simulated
- Gyros simulated
- Attitude Indicator simulation
- Compass card simulation
- Wet Compass acceleration and turning error
- Pitot Tube and Static Port simulation
- Pitot Tube, Static Port and Stall Warning can get plugged
Avionics
- Units operation simulted: Navigation and Communication is only possible with operating devices
- Simple mode: Units can be operated in simple mode for being compatible with hardware
- KX125 TSO
- Unit can be turned off
- Unit has circuit breaker
- Unit can be damaged
- Frequencies are stored
- Standby frequencies
- Engaging direct frequency control due holding the transfer buttons
- Modes: CDI, BRG and RAD
- Auto-TO
- Independant OBS display
- KT76A
- Unit can be turned off
- Unit can be damaged
- Unit has circuit breaker
- Transponder warmup simulated
- GPS500 (FSX default)
- Unit can be turned off
- Unit has circuit breaker
- Brightness can be adjusted
- GNS530 (by Reality XP, not included in the product)
- GPS500 can be replaced by the GNS530 directly in the simulator
Environment
- Cabin temperature simulated
- Cabin airflow simulated
- Wing icing
- Stall warning icing
- Controls icing
- Canopy icing
- Pitot and static port icing
- Dirt
- Insects
Visual Effects
- Motion and vibration effects
- Aircraft and parts influenced by propeller wind
- Realistic and switchable lighting effects
- Adjustable panel lighting
- Bumpmapping on exterior and virtual cockpit
Sound Effects
- Complex sound enviroment
- Every lever, switch has its own sound
Graphical User Interface
- All settings can be done in FSX
Preflight Panels
- Ground equipment and fixation
- Towbar
- Walkaround check
- Trim tabs
- Fuel station, fuel drain and dipstick
- Oil and liquids
- Payload
- Aircraft cleaning
Maintenance Panels
- Equipment: Change avionics or attach/detach wheel fairings
- Workshop: Inspection, repairing or replacing parts and systems
- Service: Replace or refill liquids, replacing or reloading battery etc.