Where In The World #16?
Ron Blehm returns to present a new geography challenge for flightsimmers.
The previous challenge was in Africa and proved to be a tough one for many
people. This new
one tests your knowledge of a different part of the world.
Are you up to the challenge?
Read all about it
here.
Review: Gift Guide #1 -- Voice Buddy
After several years and several versions,
Voice Buddy is a flightsim classic. The latest v3.0 supports
both FS2004 and FSX.
Voice Buddy replaces hard to remember keystrokes with standard
voice commands, allowing easier flying than ever before. The current version
comes standard with over 60 voice command editions, with free upgrades for
life, plus a full featured and easy to use voice command manager.
Learn all about Voice Buddy and the technology behind it by reading Cap
Mason's review
here.
Review: Aerosoft Seahawk/Jayhawk X
Aerosoft's Seahawk/Jayhawk package lets FSX pilots fly a high performance
helicopter off of ships and land on rescue missions or whatever comes to
mind. The craft are stable and pleasant to fly and just full of details
and features. Learn more by reading Kevin Glover's complete review
here.
Review: Skysim BAe Systems Hawk
Skysim's FSX version of the BAe Systems Hawk give flightsim pilots the
chance to fly like the RAF Red Arrows. The Hawk is a sporty little jet
trainer that has been recreated in great detail and offers a jet that
relatively simple but fun to fly. Learn more by reading Kevin Glover's
complete review
here.
Review: Aerosoft Mega Airport Budapest
Aerosoft's scenery Mega Airport Budapest actually delivers
more than its title implies. It does includes Budapest's main airport,
Ferihegy, but also includes the city and several smaller area airports.
Lots of little details are included to spice things up, like a jetliner
parking system at Ferihegy, an AI hot air balloon over the city, lots of
small details at all the airports...there's just a lot to see. Learn
more by reading Kevin Glover's complete review
here.
Review: Tyler Newport Photo Real Chicago And Atlanta
This review examines two of the many FSX photoreal scenery packages available
from Tyler Newport. As is true of most photo scenery it has limitations (i.e.
not all seasons being included) but the summer images included work well and
provide some nice siteseeing. Learn more by reading Bill Otten's review
here.
The Corner #42: Why I Hate This Stupid Hobby
Do you have a love/hate relationship with your favorite hobby?
In this edition of his column, Chip Barber attempts to figure it all
out, why something can be so frustrating and yet still draw you back
for more...
Read all about it starting
here.
Looking For A Gimli Glider
The story of the "Gimli Glider" is a pretty unusual one...a jet airliner
that through a series of errors actually runs out of fuel mid flight.
By chance, the captain is an experienced glider pilot so the story has a
happy ending. Wanting to recreate the flight, Alejandro Hurtado looks for
the perfect flightsim aircraft. Learn the full story
here.
Review: VFR London X
London is a vast sprawling city covered with fascinating buildings old and
new which Aerosoft has managed to capture in great detail in VFR
London X. Reviewer Kevin Glover finds the combination of a photoreal
base with many, many structures on top works very well and provides hours
of siteseeing. Learn more by reading his complete review
here.
Feature: Come And Visit Australia
Inspired by the travel articles from Ron Blehm, Bastian Blinten has taken
us around the world on a series of adventure flights. In this article he
completes his series as he visits his final continent, Australia (and
Antarctica for good measure), as well as other countries nearby and
along the way.
Read all about it
here
and then try it for yourself.
Review: Saitek Pro Flight Aviation Audio Headset
Saitek lately has been coming out with one cool flightsim hardware add-on
after another. One of their latest is the Pro Flight Aviation Audio
Headset. Unlike the little computer headsets more often seen,
these are almost exactly like what real pilots wear. What better way to
increase your flightsimming realism? Learm more by reading Nigel Martin's
complete review
here.
The F7F Story Part 3
In
Part 2
of our story we met the crew of our night fighter and when we left
them they were strapped in their F7F Tigercat on a hardstand at
Kunsan Air Base, South Korea preparing for a night mission. In the
final part to our story author Joe Thompson takes us along for the
ride escorting a flight of Air Force Stratofortress B-29 bombers.
Things get tense as searchlights and flak fill the skies and the
harsh reality of combat joins our crew in their cockpits. It's time
to rejoin the crew and head off into the night sky over Korea.
Read more
here.
Review: Captain Sim 757-200 X
Captain Sim now offers a three part add-on for FSX of the Boeing 757
jetliner, including a 757-200 Pro-Pack, 737-300 Expansion and Freighter
Expansion. The plane has been designed to be highly realistic and thus
has a significant learning curve, but for those who like true realism in
their airline flying this is certainly a good choice. Learn more by
reading Kevin Glover's complete review
here.
How To...Build A Push Pull Throttle Quadrant
Having realistic flight controls really enhances your computer flight
simulator. For those flying Cessnas, push pull controls are the key to
realism. In this how to article, Steve Sokolowski shows how anyone with
basic skills can build their own throttle quadrant. Learn all about it
here.
Review: CLS Boeing 747-200/300
The CLS version of the Boeing 747-200/300 for FS2004 and FSX offers
highly detailed models and realistic flight dynamics along with many
more features. Reviewer Graeme Herbert offers his look at the aircraft
and overall finds it be be "superb". Learn more by reading his review
here.
Review: A2A Wings of Silver Boeing 377
Although a marvel of its day, its day was very short due to the introduction
of jetliners. Still, a few Boeing 377's lived long lives as converted
"Super Guppies". A2A's FSX version lets you fly this unique plane and
offers some unique features as well, making this add-on really stand out.
So reports reviewer Kevin Glover whose thoughts on the add-on can be read
here.
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MCR Ultralight Now Available
New from AFS-design is their version of the MCR 01 Sportster Ultralight,
a two seat aircraft that can do 300 km/h on only 100 hp. For more information,
read
this announcement.
Avia Films - General Aviation Special Video
New from Avia Films is their General Aviation Special Video,
features flights in several GA planes including Piper Arrow, Eurostar
ultralight, Blanik sailplane and more. For details,
read
this announcement.
Saitek Pro Flight Switch Panel FS2004 Compatibility
No doubt FS2004 users were disappointed to find that the new Saitek switch
panel supported only FSX. However, an FS2004 interface is now available.
Though it's not from an "official" source, the software does now make the
panel useful to a whole new audience. Visit
Krosa
to learn about the software. The panel itself is available
here.
FWI Releases Grand Canaria
New from Fly Wonderful Islands is scenery of Grand Canaria, on the
beautiful Spanish vacation islands. Included with the highly detailed
airport is new landclass and mesh terrain. For details,
read
this announcement.
NL2000 News
The Netherlands 2000 scenery design team has two new version 4 preview
videos now online. This time they show you the airports De Kooy (EHKD)
and Soesterberg (EHSB).
Visit the NL2000 web site at
www.nl-2000.com.
Carenado Releases Beechcraft Mentor
Designed specifically for FSX, the new Carenado Beechcraft T34B Mentor
features the long time U.S. military basic training aircraft with all
the features you'd expect in an FSX specific design. For full details,
read
this announcement.
Announcing GAAR 2009
Bluegrass Airlines announces the return of its annual air rally, now
in its eighth year. The Great Australian Air Rally 2009 has you flying
under VFR on nineteen legs around the country. For details,
read
press release.
Abacus Hawker Hurricane Now Available
Now available from Abacus is the WWII era Hawker Hurricane for both
FS2004 and FSX. This classic British warplane comes in five variants
and even more liveries. For details,
read
this announcement.
FSFlyingSchool2009 Released
FSInventions announces the expansion of their product line with a new
version of their FSFlyingSchool add-on for FSX and FS2004.
FSFlyingSchool2009 takes FSFlyingSchool to a new level with a host of new
features. For details,
read
this press release.
Saitek Pro Flight Switch Panel Now In Stock
FSPilotShop is your one and only source for the new Saitek Pro
Flight Switch Panel. When Saitek informed retailers that they
would not have inventory available until after Christmas, the Pilot Shop
rented space in a cargo plane and air freighted them in to our warehouse
direct from the factory so that you could place your orders in time for
holiday delivery worldwide. Click
here
to order your unit now while supplies last.
Flight Replicas FSX L-4 Grasshopper Released
The new Flight Replicas L-4 Grasshopper is designed specifically for FSX.
Included are four models with carefully researched details and paint
schemes. For more information,
read
this announcement.
New From Carenado: Cessna 152 For FS2004
After many customer requests, Carenado has now come out with an FS2004
version of their Cessna C152II. Now available for purchase, this popular
small trainer features four different paints with maximum details, fully
interactive virtual cockpit and much more. For details,
read
this announcement.
Pilot Shop Holiday Deal Days: Combat Planes
Save over 20% on two popular products from Combat Planes, Eurofighter
Typhoon and FA18 Hornet Adventures. New missions,
plus scenery and more
await the combat flight sim enthusiast. Download them from the Pilot Shop
at the exclusive special price
here.
NMG - Cape Town International 2008 Now Available
NMG Trading now offers scenery of Cape Town International, the second
largest airport in South Africa, in versions for either FS2004 or FSX.
The scenery features high quality textures, accurate lighting, AI
traffic compatibility and much more. For details,
read
this announcement.
NMG - Johannesburg International Airport Now Available
Now available from NMG is scenery of Johannesburg International Airport
in South Africa. Versions for either FS2004 or FSX are available. The
airport is high detailed including terminals, lighting, jetways and much
more. For details,
read
this announcement.
Icarusgold Releases Pitts S-2B
Icarusgold announces the release of the Pitts S-2B, the fully aerobatic
light biplane designed by Curtis Pitts. The plane is a native FSX model
with dynamic virtual cockpit including animated pilot, custom sounds,
ten liveries and much more. For details,
read
this announcement.
Abacus International Fighters Now Available
Flightsimmers who like to fly fast and hard will enjoy International
Flighters now available from Abacus. The collection for FS2004 and
FSX includes eleven extreme aircraft such as the MiG-29, F-15, Mirage 2000
and much more. For details,
read
this announcement.
Announcing FlightSim.Com Product Of The Year 2008 Awards
FlightSim.Com would like your help in choosing the best products of 2008.
We've examined what was new and good this year, based on store sales,
published reviews and comments in our message forums and have come up
with nominees in several categories. Now it's up to you to decide the winners!
Please place your votes
here.
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