We’ve got a new video from developer Synaptic on their Airbus A220 project for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This latest video shows off avionics work on the project and details some of the interesting and cool features that the A220’s avionics can do. Development underway Synaptic started as a freeware developer building an Airbus A220, however,…
Flight Journal: First flight in the Fenix A320ceo!
It’s my first full flight in the Fenix Simulations A320ceo in Microsoft Flight Simulator and I’m flying in style with a charter flight from Boston to Toronto with the sleek, all black livery Air Canada Jetz scheme. Here’s how it went! The setup…. and the setup Let’s start with a bit of narrative. I love…
Flight Journal: Alaskan bush flying again with more airstrips to visit
I had an absolute blast doing one of my last Flight Journal pieces where I flew the DHC-2 Beaver to several airstrips in Alaska. Most of those airstrips I visited were enhanced with scenery thanks to Emerald Scenery Design. Having seen the journal, they reached out and sent me over some more scenery to have…
DCS Kola map release date, Flaming Cliffs 2024 announced
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…
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