Other flight sim related news

If you are a dedicated simulator pilot looking to take your flight simulator experience to the next level – SimPlates Ultra is a tool you might like to play around with. 

The creators of FS2Crew have released a new product – FS Video Marshaller, a program that enables users to simulate the same ground-to-cockpit and cockpit-to-ground hand signals used by pilots. The program uses video technology.

A Press Release announced that the Principles of Flight Simulation Book, a comprehensive guide to flight simulation, has been published

Transcendental Technologies announced the release of PRE-Flight Version 6, positioning PRE-Flight at the top of the industry as a leading company providing the best graphics on an RC flight simulator. 

A new version of the US Aviation Topographic Atlas, which contains full color and full-scale replica of FAA World Aeronautical Charts (WACs) for the United States, is now available. 

The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is an American strategic bomber with the capacity to deploy a wide range of weapons. It can penetrate anti-aircraft defenses and drop heavy conventional and nuclear bombs. 

Transcendental Technologies has announced a new model - the PRE-Flight Sukhoi Su-26 aerobatic plane. This model is available for free download to all PRE-Flight owners. 

Transcendental Technologies PRE-Flight RC Flight Simulator has announced that PRE-Flight Avatar Samson Helicopter is now available for Free Download.

In March 2010, Moscow-based Neoqb announced its release of Rise Of Flight: The First Great Air War, also known as Rise Of Flight Update 1.011.

There are new updates at AirwaySim, an online multiplayer airline simulation program.

Air traffic control services are an essential part of any airport – it helps to organize air traffic flow and ensures that collisions do not occur. In addition to directing and separating air traffic to ensure efficient movement, the service provides support and information to pilots, helping them in their landing procedures.

Carenado has announced further progress on adapting its aircraft fleet for Prepar3D.

The magnificent Concorde supersonic aircraft was possibly the most exhilarating airplane in the history of aviation. Although the Concorde service ended nearly a decade ago, both devoted aviation enthusiasts and regular people still adore the aircraft. 

Flying Development Studio has released Infinite Flight for iPhone/iPad. Infinite Flight is the first Flight Simulator for iOS and Windows Phone 7.

FSWidgets has announced the release of QuickPlan on three platforms, namely Android, iPad and Mac. Quickplan supports three flight simulators, namely FSX, FS2004 and X-Plane.

JSG Panels has announced the release of Boeing 747-8 Panel software that provides a panel for the Boeing 747-8 based on photographs of the actual aircraft.

VATSIM has announced that it will open a new division - VATSIM West Asia (VATWA), which will consist of several local authorities, namely, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. 

Aerostudios has announced the release of Airline Sharks, a board game for Windows XP/7/Vista.

The 10th Virtual World Aerobatic Championship is scheduled for September 2012.

Interested participants can attend in classic aerobatics (glider and power) and the 4 Minutes Freestyle event.

GoFlight Inc is now on online social networks Facebook and Twitter. In order to increase its online presence; keep in close contact with customers, connect with new flight simulators, and keep young simulators informed about its products, GoFlight Inc has become part of the increasingly popular social networks, Facebook and Twitter. This move enables GoFlight Inc to share images of their home flight systems with a global audience.

Exciting Simulations has released a special edition boxed CD version of Space Shuttle Mission 2007.  Released on the 29th anniversary of the first shuttle mission, this boxed CD edition will include all available missions and features that have been developed to date.

GoFlight has released TQ-6 Advanced Throttle System designed to match the throttle in a Boeing 737 NG cockpit. GoFlight has also released a new set of handles that can be used with the original TQ-6 throttle.

In March 2010, French language magazine PC-Simulation announced that they are converting from a print format to an entirely online format.

The FlightGear development team has released FlightGear 2.6.0, a free, open-source flight simulator.

SimWare Simulations and author Bohemia Interactive have announced the first official add-on for Take on Helicopters: Take on Helicopters: Hinds.

Digital Aviation has released a new Radio Navigation Simulator (RNS) application for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch.

In March 2010, Exciting Simulations announced the release of a free Mission Pack v5.20 for the Space Shuttle Mission 2007 simulator.

Wings of Prey is based around the aerial combat and ground military operations of World War II. It allows players to participate in some of the war's most famous battles with battle planes, fighters and bombers across a wide range of exhilarating missions.

In February 2010, Captain Sim made two announcements: firstly, a free demo of 727 Captain is now available and secondly, 767 Captain has been awarded the PC Pilot Platinum Award.

Sim Giants announced in February 2010 that they have a new, stand-alone civilian flight simulator under development.

Sim Giants have a solid and reputable record in the flight simulation market – they are well known for their range of FSX and FS2004 scenery add-ons.

In January 2010, VATSIM Software, a popular online multi-player flying services provider, announced some news related to several of its software utilities, namely Euroscope 3.1, xSquawkbox, Dolomynum and VAT-Spy.

UASO announced in January 2010 that their Constellation-1 Mission was completed successfully.

On January 20th 2010, UASO started its Constellation program with the launch of a Titan-34D vehicle which was carrying a Boeing BSS 702 satellite. The program was a success and everything went according to plan.

Exciting Simulations announced in January 2010 their release of a free Features Pack v5.10 and new manuals for Space Shuttle Mission 2007 simulator.  Features Pack v5.10 has a number of new capabilities.

It was announced on 21st January 2010 that flight simulation is available in Google Earth through GEvision.

GEvision is a Google Earth based scenery engine which a flight simulator can directly link to in applications such as Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) or XPlane, or any other applications that generate coordinate data.

GLB Flight Products announced its release of 737NG Overhead Panel on 19th January 2010.

Boeing 737NG overhead panel is a new addition to GLB Flight Products’ line of home cockpit components. According to GLB Flight Products, their mission is to supply high quality parts to flight simulator designers.

iEntertainment announced in January 2010 its release of Warbirds Dogfights.  Warbirds Dogfights puts the user in the pilot's seat of the greatest WWII air combat airplanes. The simulation can be used in massive multiplayer mode online or single player offline.

Virtual Air Traffic Simulation Network (VATSIM) announced its release of Global Ratings Policy Version 2 (GRP2) on the 1st of January 2010.  VATSIM is a popular online multiplayer flying service with a strong membership base of 180,000.

On 5th January 2010, the Premier Aircraft Design (PAD) web site announced a major milestone – it clocked up its 2 millionth visit since its launch in 1999.

In January 2010, VATSIM Germany, VACC Switzerland and VACC Austria announced a special event – the VATSIM Apres Ski Triangle.

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.