The latest from the DCS World Weekend News update brings us some fascinating new information on DCS: Kola with an imminent release date and then the reveal of Flaming Cliffs 2024. Let’s check it out! Big news on the Kola map Add it to the list folks! Another DCS World release is imminently due with…
Highlights from the MSFS April Q&A stream
Jorg Neumann, Sebastian Wloch, and Martial Bossard were once again on hand to reveal new details and answer questions about both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and the upcoming sim, MSFS 2024. We got some interesting new details on both and this Q&A was once again a great reminder of all of the ways that the…
Just Flight’s PA-38 Tomahawk is out
The wait for some has been very long but I am happy to report that it is over. Just Flight’s PA-38 Tomahawk has arrived and it brings a charming and classic general aviation icon to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Tomahawk is out now With 8K PBR textures, interactive pre-flight walkaround, ground services support, Wwise sounds with…
FlightFactor report 777 going into beta
Both Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane 12 are due to receive Boeing 777 airliners in the near future as developer FlightFactor report that their 777 project is heading into testing now. Here’s the latest. 777 screenshots and features FlightFactor have recently released four new screenshots and some new information surrounding their plans for testing. A…
Thrustmaster announces AVA base!
Hardware maker Thrustmaster has revealed a new joystick base system that takes their well known Warthog series and pushes it to the next level with features intended to ensure that they are competing with the latest from other makers out there. Let’s have a look! AVA base Thrustmaster’s Warthog series of joysticks and throttle systems…
DCS: CH-47F FAQ gives us a sense of what comes after release
The iconic tandem rotor CH-47 is Eagle Dynamics next module set for release and it has, like virtually every module before it, attracted quite a bit of discussion and even a little controversy. Eagle Dynamics have released a FAQ in the last few hours to help clarify some items as the project moves towards release….
Flight Journal: First flight in the SWS’ PC-12
I’ve just completed my first flight in Sim Works Studios’ Pilatus PC-12. For this inaugural flight, I flew from Bern Airport in Switzerland (LSZB) to Nice, France (LFMN) taking in some beautiful views of the Alps along the way. Here’s how the first flight went and a few first impressions of this aircraft for Microsoft…
IL-2 campaign review: Flying over the beaches on the Overlord campaign!
It’s time for another IL-2 campaign review and this time I’m talking about Jay Jaegermeister Yarbrough’s “Overlord” campaign featuring the P-51B Mustang and IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Normandy. This fifteen mission campaign puts you in the cockpit of a 354th Fighter Group P-51 around the time of Operation Overlord fighting some intense battles on the…
Just Flight provide PA-38 Tomahawk update
Long awaited in general aviation flight sim circles, Just Flight are getting close to releasing the PA-38 Tomahawk after a lengthy wait for the aircraft. Here’s the latest updates that include some great new visuals and a video that gives us a great taste for the type’s sounds. Let’s go! Dev update, visuals and sounds!…
Flight Journal: A quick dash across the frontlines on Combat Box
It’s been a bit since I last did a multiplayer Flight Journal piece with IL-2 Sturmovik: Great Battles so let’s change that thanks to a bit of fun I had the other night flying on Combat Box. With limited time and a desire to fly something, anything, I hopped on Combat box and aimed to…
Stormbirds 