Sunday, February 26, 2012

Advanced Weather v1.4 in Flightgear 2.6+

Thorsten Renk has posted an article on Advanced Weather - Part I: Convective Clouds in FlightGear version 2.6.0.

ICARO Eurocopter EC135 for FSX - Status Update

ICARO has posted this status update and previews from the upcoming Eurocopter EC135 for FSX.

Outerra Terrain Engine - Technology Demo Released

Outerra has released the first technology demo for the Outerra Terrain Engine currently under development.

FranceVFR Haute Normandie VFR Released

FranceVFR has released Haute Normandie VFR for FSX. More information at the FranceVFR Website.



Scenery Features:
- Ground textures from 0.85 to 1 meter / pixel resolution from aerial photography IGN reworked for an optimal visual rendition in FSX ®
- Mesh (relief) specific high definition real 4.75 meters (LOD13).
- Lakes and rivers with navigable waters entirely cut.
- Transparency management of the seabed on the entire scene.
- Airports and aerodromes including semi-detailed correct the influence of "platform".
- Obstacles and VFR landmarks modeled on the entire scene including the official database of SIA
- Hundreds of thousands of objects and notable buildings integrated into the environment
- Integration of 3D modeling for Automation ® multi-million buildings and vegetation zones realistic and appropriate to the region.
- Extremely dense vegetation cover and optimized using a realistic rendering module controlled by artificial intelligence (AI).
- Autogen buildings including additional 3D specific and optimized variants.
- Geo-referenced timing for maximum compatibility with future add-ons installed on the same area.
- Development process 100% compliant with SDK specifications, ensuring maximum compatibility with the arrival of new versions.

Flysimware Super Huey X 2012 Development Announced

Flysimware has announced development of the Bell 205 Super Huey X 2012 for FSX. Details at the Product Page.

CLS Boeing 767 SP5 and Airbus A330/A340 SP4 Available

Commercial Level Simulations (CLS) has released the Boeing 767 SP5 and Airbus A330/A340 SP4 for FSX and FS2004.


Boeing 767 SP5
- FSX
-- phasing/tunneling sound
-- auto brake
-- added clickspot for switching between MAG and TRUE heading (click on the whiskey compass to change)
- FS9
-- auto brake
-- added clickspot for switching between MAG and TRUE heading (click on the whiskey compass to change)
A330/A340 SP4
- FS9 & FSX
-- phasing/tunneling and/or disappearing sound
-- landing lights in 2D panel

Terra Brasilis Freeware Canela Airport (SSCN) for FSX

Roberto Zanolli has released the freeware Canela Airport (SSCN) for FSX. Available to download at Terra Brasilis.

Freeware Beloyarsky Airport (USHQ) for FS2004

The freeware Beloyarsky Airport (USHQ) for FS2004 is now available to download at AVSIMrus.

Freeware Matelica 2012 City Scenery for FS2004

Andrea Reani has released the freeware Matelica 2012 city scenery for FS2004. Download at AVSIM

Freeware Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (EETN) V2.2 for FSX

Stas Neznamov has updated the freeware Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (EETN) for FSX to version 2.2. Download at AVSIM.