Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Microsoft Flight Cloud Blending Preview Article

The Microsoft Flight Team has posted an article on cloud blending in the upcoming simulator at the Flight Website.


Aerosoft Corfu X (LGKR) for FSX Released

Aerosoft has released the long-awaited Corfu X (LGKR) scenery for FSX. Available at Aerosoft or SimMarket.


Features:
Photo real texture (0.5-1.0m resolution) for whole Corfu Island
Custom terrain mesh for the whole island
Photo-realistic Scenery covering the main and the old town and both ends of the approach path.
Fully custom 3D airport with all structures
Custom HD ground textures with full FSX material properties (specular shine/water reflection) at airport
Realistic approach lighting system
Detailed rendition of Corfu’s famous landmarks on approach routes
Advanced animations at the airport (flag/vehicle animations etc.)
Detailed representation of old town and harbour
3D re-construction of the main ship port and rocky shores of the old town
Very high framerates
Extensive manual (available before purchase)
Simple tool to configure the scenery

A2A Simulations Lockheed F-104 Starfighter W.I.P. Screenshots

Several new screenshots of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter have been posted at the A2A Simulations Facebook Page.


Freeware Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (CYPA) for FS2004

Gregory Putz has released the freeware Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (CYPA) for FS2004. Download at AVSIM.


Freeware Lugano Airport (LSZA) for X-Plane

The freeware Lugano Airport (LSZA) for X-Plane is now available to download at X-Plane.org.

Freeware Achaia Photo Scenery for FSX

Angelo Tassoglou has released his freeware Achaia photo scenery for FSX. Download at AVSIM.


Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Microsoft Flight September 2011 Preview Screenshots

The Microsoft Flight Team has posted new screenshots from the upcoming simulator at the Microsoft Flight Website.



Beriev Be-200 for X-Plane - New Cockpit and Exterior Renders

New cockpit and exterior preview renders have been posted from the Beriev Be-200 project for X-Plane.



New Beechcraft 2000 Starship for X-Plane Preview Renders

New preview renders have been posted from the upcoming Beechcraft 2000 Starship for X-Plane.


Canadian Rockies for X-Plane by Tom Curtis Updated to V1.30

The Canadian Rockies scenery for X-Plane by Tom Curtis has been updated to version 1.30. Available at X-Plane.org.


This update adds 9 new airports to Canadian Rockies plus 2 new airports that are still under construction. (for a total of 80 airports) 
Here is a list of the new airports
Dawson Creek: CYDQ - GA/Commercial

Fort St John: CYXJ - GA/Commercial
Kamloops: CYKA - GA/Commercial
Mackenzie: CYZY - GA/Commercial
Ospika: CBA9 - Small GA/SPB
Fort Graham: CBW9 - Small GA/SPB
Ingenica: CAP6 - Small GA Seannell: CR70 - Small GA
Tsay Key Dene: CBN9 - Small GA
Prince George: CYSJ - Under construction
Grand Prairie: CYQU - Under construction
In addition to these new airports this update adds the following new features:
-RealFlag - Adds new flags that flutter in the wind to many of the airports

-I have begun updating the quality of many of the static aircraft located around the airports. 

 Thes aircraft have highher resolution textures and cast shadows on the ramp.
-I wasn't satisfied with the default textures X-Plane uses in areas that are designated "semi-arid" land class. 

 It looked too brown for my personal taste so I have included a library file that modifies these textures to make them a little more green.