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Flight Simulator 2004, by Microsoft, is popular software used by ‘simmies’ all over the world. If you are interested in learning about FS2004 developments and want to be kept up-to-date, you’ll find great information here.
In recent news regarding FS2004, Carenado has committed to provide continued support for all Flight Simulator 2004 products. The company backed up this commitment with their release of the PA-34 200T Senaca II package. It is feature packed and includes audio files, 3D animations and manuals amongst other things.
Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, a freeware application, was released for Flight Simulator 2004. Project Open Sky was the developer. The Boeing 747-200 E-4B Nightwatch has a tremendous amount of features, including reverser spray and animated parts. This obviously is only a partial list. The E-4B Nightwatch has many other great features.
The Fokker 50 was released specifically for Flight Simulator 2004 as well. PAOB created this terrific package. It includes lots of great details, manuals and checklists. It really is a great piece of software and would be a good addition to the FS2004 package.
In even more FS2004 news, the C172N Skyhawk II is now available to FS2004 users. It includes a number of great offerings, for instance, bloom lights, dynamic shadows, specular mapping, plus much more.
Want more FS2004 news? Keep coming back. We’ll add more information as we get it.
Carenado announced its release of PA32R 301 Saratoga SP for FS2004 in February 2010.
Over the past few years, Carenado has created many products for FSX and FS2004. Their latest release, Piper PA32R 301 Saratoga, offers a high performance single engine aircraft with a trendy design. Carenado previously released an FSX version of the same add-on.
Commercial Level Simulations (CLS) announced on 1 February 2010 its release of Boeing 767-200 and -300, a dedicated model for FS2004.
After one and a half years of unwavering commitment and hard work, CLS released this high quality and highly detailed package which they designed with one goal in mind – to ensure that it enhances simulation experiences for all flight simulation enthusiasts.
In January 2010, International Virtual Aviation Organization (IVAO) launched Crowded Skies V, a major online event where many players – pilots and air traffic controllers – come together to fill the virtual skies.
AFS-design brings a excellent rendition of Sukhoi Su-27 (NATO reporting name: "Flanker"). The Sukhoi Su-27 is a one-seat Mach-2 class jet fighter originally manufactured by the Soviet Union, and designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau.
Eiresim are proud to announce Dublin 2009 Scenery for FS2004 which has just been released. Two years in the making and includes all major developments at EIDW recently including Pier D and the Brand new Terminal 2.
VERSION 1.5 - NOW WITH GMAP SUPPORT! EFB2004 (Electronic Flight Bag for FS2004) is a software-based display system intended primarily for the simulated cockpit or flight deck. It virtually does away with the need for paper charts and other physical copies of documents such as aircraft operating manuals, performance data, approach charts and checklists.
FSWidgets EFB2004 (Electronic Flight Bag for FS2004) Version 1.5 has been brought up to the same standard as the FSX edition of the flight bag by adding support for the GMap for FS2004 utility, compatibility for systems with 120 DPI (Large Fonts), PNG weather image capacity and Windows Vista UAC support.
Emmanuel Parot is proud to annouce a patch to support NEXTMesh France for FS2004 (high definition mesh by France VFR - LOD11 - 19 m) for his scenery Creuse 2008 - Aerodromes creusois. This patch can also be used with others high definition meshes for better rendition.
Carenado has released the FS2004 version of the previously released FSX PA28-181 Archer II. This product is not an upgrade from our previous Archer...it is a completely new development with many new liveries. The product has superior textures and the 3D model has an excellent relationship between polygons and details, soft curves and excellent FPS allowing a smooth performance.
Ultimate Airport Environment is a comprehensive texture booster that greatly enhances all the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 default airports throughout the world. You will see more realistic and detailed runways, taxiways, tarmac surfaces, airport buildings, hangars, warehouses, and much more! You will also see new airport fields along with seasonal runway effects.
Catalina Airport (KAVX) is a privately-owned airport located six miles northwest of the central business district of Avalon, California in the middle of Catalina Island, and 32 nautical miles from Los Angeles International Airport. The airport is primarily used for general aviation. The airport is also used for airfreight from the mainland.
August 2005 saw the release of what is now widely regarded as one of the benchmarks for Flight Simulator Aerobatic aircraft in the form of the Long Island Classics Christen Eagle for FS2004.
Accurate Flight Simulator 2004 High Definition Enhancer (HD) with reduced FPS Impact. Taking these 2 phrases under consideration - "As Real As It Gets" & "Feel The Real Life Flying Experience," we made this product for the best flight simming experience with FS2004.
Did you ever wonder why the MSFS franchise didn't include widescreen panel support for its 2-D panels? FS2004 is arguably the best Flight Simulation product to date, but for whatever reason Microsoft chose not to add widescreen monitor support for the use of any of its 2-D panels.
LHSimulations is proud to announce the release of his very first scenery. Yesterday the Sármellék LHSM scenery is available for download. It is still a beta version, but the full v1.00 will follow soon. The scenery currently available only for FS2004 but with version 1.00 we intend to include the FSX version as well. The developement lasted almost a year.
Sky Simulations is pleased to announce the release of the DC-9 For Flight Simulator 2004. This model is a replica from the real one. Every part and detail of the real aircraft you'll find it within this aircraft. It was made based on flight, maintenance and dispatch manuals with the collaboration and the professional advise of maintenance technicians of many important carriers using this aircraft.
Get ready for a brand new experience in Flight Simulator! Ultimate Water Advanced will take your FS2004 to a whole new level of realism. Oceans, lakes, and rivers come to life unlike never seen before! You will see a dramatic improvement to the overall look of the simulator.
SceneryPRO Software has just released HD Environment Redux for Microsoft® Flight Simulator® 2004. This is the latest release for 2011 and incorporates many new photo-real textures taken in HD at various altitudes during real flight.
Submitted in a press release received today, It's Your Plane, or as they are known, IYP announce that they have trained their virtual first officer, "Michelle", to fly the MAAM-SIM DC-3 and C-47 aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. It's Your Plane is a voice control system developer for Microsoft Flight Simulator X and 2004. It fully integrates with your copy of the simulator and provides voice control over functions within the sim. For example, Air Traffic Control, full control over cockpit controls; for example, having the landing gear retracted or deployed by voice control.
Flight Sim aircraft developer Carenado have continued their support for FS2004 products with the release of their PA-34 200T Seneca II package for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. This package features many detailed features such as 3D animations, high quality audio files, manuals and checklist documentation and much more.
Released from freeware flight sim developer, Project Open Sky is this fully featured Boeing 747-200 E-4B Nightwatch aircraft for FS2004. The package features many great features including high quality panel, reverser spray, autobrake and many more. It also has many animated parts with lots of eye candy. You can download it here from the downloads library.
Released by PAOB is their Fokker 50 package for Flight Simulator 2004. This aircraft add-on features a very high level of detail and included full aircraft manuals and checklists for the virtual pilot. This packaged brings an extra level of realism to your flight simulation experience.
New features: external dynamic shadows, internal dynamic shadows on VC, normal mapping, specular mapping and bloom lights. Polygon optimized model - Two different paints with maximum details and realistic textures (Rusty Chrome & Civil Patrol)
Project Open Sky has released the second military variant of the Boeing 737NG, the P-8A Poseidon. The P-8A Poseidon is based on the Boeing 737-800 and is designed to replace the P-3C. The first flight was April 27, 2009. Please have fun flying our newest model.
The mysterious Area 51, top secret Groom Lake US Air Force military installation hidden behind the hills of the Nevada desert. The scenery features the Area 51 airfileld, known as Homie Airfield (KXTA).
The ProPit panel of VRinsight is a control and screen system for propeller type aircraft. All gauges are synchronized with Microsoft's Flight Simulator, supporting MSFS original and add-on aircraft. Gauges offer fully functional rotation knobs, push buttons and GPS allowing for users to experience the most enthusiastic flight.
New from Carenado is the C152 II with four different paints with maximum details and realistic textures.
This is a Michael Jackson tribute aircraft for FS2004. A fictional livery of a charter carrier called Jackson Airways. Specially dedicated to the King of Pop himself, Michael Joe Jackson. Michael Jackson passed away on the 25th June 2009 and died from a suspected heart attack.
The YAK-40 project consumed 2 years of intensive development. It has several unique features: 1. It is one of a very few aircraft on the market which incorporates the state-of-the-art technology of smooth moving needles in virtual cockpit (they are 3D modeled, not gauge bitmaps), therefore they move smoother then in 2D.
