Microsoft Flight Simulator X
The most advanced and highly detailed flight simulator for the PC; Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Flight Simulator X or as it's know in the community FSX is the latest flight simulator developer by Microsoft and is currently the last flight simulator being produced by Microsoft and the ACES studio. The ACES team were cut from Microsoft's budget leaving no development team to work on the next flight simulator release. It's possible that Microsoft will sell the Flight Simulator franchise to an external company for them to develop a new release, however nothing has been confirmed. This topic features news related to the latest add-ons, software and downloads for FSX.
Posted on Mon, 04 Sep 2017 10:00:00 GMT (262 reads)
As one of the most important airports in Europe, Dusseldorf Airport plays a major role in German and European aviation. Not only is it a major airport for German travel, but many countries outside of Europe use Dusseldorf as their gateway to the Old Continent. However, Dusseldorf Airport has typically been under-appreciated in flight simulation software.
Posted on Sun, 03 Sep 2017 17:16:46 GMT (205 reads)
The British Isles have long been one of the crown jewels of Britain. With deeply impressive scenery found on just about every island that makes up the British Isles, you can now enjoy a more realistic take on one of the powerhouses of Europe.
Posted on Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:51:49 GMT (436 reads)
Sometimes, flying in a simulation can feel like it’s a bit more effort than we can be bothered with. Alternatively, with the help of Lorby-SI’ new AI Tracker, you can simply track and follow the flight of another AI aircraft. This means you can sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
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X-Plane
X-Plane is one of the most advanced and sophisticated flight simulator packages available. They have released versions for PC, Mac and Linux and now even iPhone. X-Plane provides the end user with a sophisticated flight environment with ultra realistic flight dynamics. While X-Plane isn't the most popular flight simulator, it is growing its user base because of the demise of Microsoft Flight Simulator. X-Plane is destined to become the next biggest flight simulator package for a mix of platforms.
Posted on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 21:32:37 GMT (17247 reads)
For simulation fans, it’s time to rejoice. The latest edition of X-Plane has finally arrived on our desks. X-Plane 11 is a newly released product that many users have already have the pleasure of using thanks to the highly successful BETA. However, with the full release out now, we wanted to let people know what it’s like.
If you have yet to try it out yourself, then this guide should hopefully help you understand and appreciate that numerous new checks, changes and improvements which have been put in place. So, what’s the latest and greatest new additions?
Posted on Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:17:56 GMT (529 reads)
For some time now, the X-Plane World Editor or as it's styled, "WorldEditor" has seen some pretty impressive changes and additions. As one of the most comfortable and easy to use editors out there, people love working with its simple management style. However, with new updates being released semi-regularly, it’s vital that you stay on track. The latest version of the World Editor, version 1.6, was just released by the development team.
Posted on Sat, 01 Apr 2017 14:39:14 GMT (514 reads)
As part of the vFlyteAir collection, this remake of the Grumman Tiger is worth installing. If you’ve got the original then you should definitely grab the new, updated version 4.1 edition. If you have never had the pleasure of flying this before then you would do well to make the time. Out of all the aviation experiences that you could enjoy, version 4 provides such a deep, engrossing experience.
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Flight Sim World
News and updates regarding the latest release from Dovetail Games called, "Flight Sim World" or as it has become know, FSW. Here you can find the latest news, reviews and releases covered for FSW. Stay tuned for further updates as this next generation flight simulator has only just been announced.
Posted on Fri, 23 Jun 2017 20:12:50 GMT (926 reads)
So far, Flight Sim World from Dovetail Games has been keeping up impressively with the latest and greatest releases. As one of the latest releases, Community Update 3 answers a lot of queries the public had made about FSW so far.
Posted on Mon, 19 Jun 2017 10:39:01 GMT (780 reads)
Flight Sim World has been, since release, getting a fair amount of updates and improvements. The latest Community Update landed this week, and it changes a hell of a lot of content about the simulator. At around 200MB, it’s a fairly substantial add-on that brings a lot of positive changes to the way FSW works. If you have FSW in your Steam library, it will auto-update when you log in.
Posted on Sat, 10 Jun 2017 13:49:34 GMT (1018 reads)
Having been on the market and making a positive impression for a couple of weeks now, Flight Sim World is duly impressing. People seem to be really appreciating the work that has gone into the program, ensuring it offers a really uplifting aviation experience. However, that being said, one concern has been about the level of modification support it will receive.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004
Flight Simulator 2004 was the flight simulator that changed it all for Microsoft. This product was the best selling flight simulator on the market and produced record sales. With many advanced features and improvements in the weather engine and graphics; aircraft and downloads being produced by freeware developers, this was one of the most customizable flight simulators for Windows. Some fans still think that this is a better simulator than later releases by Microsoft. While slowing down, FS2004 is still a very active topic.
Posted on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT (13382 reads)
A new product from SimFlight3D is 1947 C140 for FS2004.
Posted on Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:00:00 GMT (18061 reads)
If you want an advanced tool for planning your flights in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004, you can’t look past Virtual Dispatch.
Posted on Sun, 26 Aug 2012 23:00:00 GMT (9808 reads)
MikeMax Aviation has released Fun-Air Farmhouse Flying, an add-on that allows you to have a runway in your own backyard. If you want to take a break from landing at large airports and runways, you will enjoy this add-on.
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Software Reviews
Reviews of flight simulator software and add-ons from the review team here at Fly Away. We review many payware aircraft, scenery and enhancement products. Reviews are highly detailed with honest opinions and high quality screenshots. Some of our reviews include 737 Pilot in Command, PMDG 747, PMDG MD-11 and many more.
Posted on Sat, 27 May 2017 19:03:39 GMT (1119 reads)
Having been in development for some time, this release has been a long time coming. The Just Flight PA-28R Arrow III is an FSX and P3D compatible take on a popular aircraft model. Whether you are a fan of the aircraft or just curious, it’s definitely worth taking the time to try out.
Posted on Mon, 22 May 2017 10:20:22 GMT (1518 reads)
For years, one of the most common complaints that people have had about Microsoft Flight Simulator X and Prepar3D has been the lack of weather quality. While only a part of the overall feature and the atmosphere of flying an aircraft, it’s something that completes the look. Indeed, the quality and detail of the weather should matter a great deal more than it has in the past. Well, with the help of the latest release of FSXWX, users of both simulators can enjoy a far more realistic and progressive weather effect when flying in a simulator.
Posted on Mon, 05 Dec 2016 16:35:33 GMT (4781 reads)
Every now and then, an aircraft comes along that you’ve been dying to fly again. Having always had a love for Boeing aircraft, I was excited to try out this Virtavia take on the Boeing C-17A GlobeMaster III. So, when I got the chance to give it a go, I just had to let you guys know what I thought of it.
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Payware Flight Sim Products
This topic covers all the latest payware add-on releases for all of the flight simulators featured on this website. The payware releases are delivered from our on-line flight sim store SimShack.net. SimShack.net are stockists of hundreds of payware flight sim add-ons for purchase. They deliver physical media (CD versions) and have now started stocking digital downloads for immediate delivery to your desktop with no wait. There are many payware add-ons for FSX, FS2004 and X-Plane.
Posted on Fri, 14 Aug 2015 19:00:00 GMT (3730 reads)
For those who had decided to go with the Windows 10 update in recent weeks, you may have noticed that – like any new OS – it struggles to run things quite as well as you may have expected.
Posted on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:38:10 GMT (19997 reads)
The CLS Piper Arrow for Microsoft Flight Simulator X and 2004 has now been released as freeware and is available on the SimShack.net flight sim store. There is no charge to purchase, download or install this previously payware aircraft add-on for Microsoft's Flight Simulator package. Before it was released as freeware, CLS sold this product as payware - but because it has become somewhat dates and the quality isn't as good as their latest payware products, they have released it to the public for free.
Posted on Sat, 11 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT (19591 reads)
The TSS Cessna 172 Sound Pack is very cool add-on. This particular one is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 compatible. It is a fairly small download with a filesize of 20MB. Individuals will find that they will be able to access this add-on, immediately after purchasing it. The soundpack for the Cessna 172 has been created by Turbine Sound Studios.
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Other flight sim related news
Flight simulator news that does not belong to a specific topic can be found here, or news that spans multiple topics. For example, an add-on for FSX and FS2004 will be included in this category. This topic also features other flight sim related news such as community updates, competitions and payware developer press releases.
Posted on Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:19:46 GMT (646 reads)
Do you use the browser-based Air Traffic Control simulator, ATC-SIM? If so, it’s just been given a major update. By helping to add a touch of extra depth to the simulation experience, ATC-SIM has seen some pretty big improvements.
Posted on Sat, 01 Jul 2017 16:36:08 GMT (709 reads)
For anyone who owns the OnCourse Software PF3 ATC package, you’ll be happy to know a new update has been released. In version 3.5.0, you’ll get access to a nice new range of little changes and features. What it does is go through a pretty significant amount of changes, updating the ATC program in general. Lots of small adjustments allow it to work with FS2004, FSX, P3D and even X-Plane, with a bit of messing around!
Posted on Thu, 25 May 2017 09:21:37 GMT (1193 reads)
The rumors have been heard on the grapevine for some time – and now, it’s official. Prepar3D, the popular alternative simulator for those looking outside the X-Plane/Microsoft Flight Simulator, is getting a new version. With v3 of P3D now beginning to show a few rough edges, it was felt that it was time for a facelift. Now, we can look forward to the latest and greatest version of P3D: version 4.
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Professional Flight Simulation
Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2015 19:00:00 GMT (3622 reads)
For flight simulation fans who like to take things to the next level, there are various tools and downloads available to you at the moment which will make it far easier for you to create the kind of effective and balanced level of performance and realism that you would have been hoping for. One of the most reliable products on the market for this at the moment is the brilliant G750 Simulator by Flight1. It’s a side software package that runs in conjunction with our simulator, and offers an incredible level of detail and realism within the package and ensuring that you have access to one of the most comprehensive pieces of flight support technology out there at the moment.
Posted on Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:00:00 GMT (10627 reads)
A newly established company, Redbird Media, is set to advance the role of flight simulation in flight training. The company plans to revolutionize how flight instructors and pilots think about simulation.
Posted on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:50:59 GMT (8903 reads)
According to a Press Release issued in March 2010, Virtual Aviation's new Virtual Type Rating enables you to train like a professional pilot in either their Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 simulator. This makes new Virtual Type Rating the closest thing to becoming an airline pilot.
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Virtual Airlines
Joining a virtual airline is a great way to add another element of fun to your flight simulator experience. When you join a virtual airline you can build up your virtual flying hours for an actual virtual airline company who will provide you with flights, routes and flight plans to follow. They usually have a roster to show who has accumulated the most flying hours. Joining a virtual airline will open up your flight simulation world. You can also get payware aircraft from VAs at lower prices than standard retail shops.
Posted on Sat, 08 Oct 2016 13:00:00 GMT (483 reads)
VATSIM has long been a part of the community, well-respected for their quality and consistency. Under the stewardship of Peter Nielsen, VATSIM has seen an incredibly diverse range of growth over the years. However, all good things must come to an end. Peter has retired from his position – if you wish to send him well wishes, you can do so on the VATSIM forums.
Posted on Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:06:18 GMT (601 reads)
For some time now, virtual aviation training has become a major part of simulation itself. Many people are learning the ropes to this wonderful system by playing through an online course. This means that those who wish to improve their skills as pilots can do so with relative ease. However, choosing the right course can be problematic and usually needs very careful consideration.
Posted on Thu, 07 Jul 2016 17:39:08 GMT (525 reads)
For flight simulation fans who enjoy using various mods and add-ons together, compatibility is vital. A major issue with using flight simulation mods is finding conflicts in the way that the modifications will operate together. Another issue was trying to learn one mod, whilst another offered different conclusions.
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Editorial
Our editorial section is one of our most interesting. Editors write about their opinions regarding flight simulators and add-ons, however we have several writers who write about real-life aviation and their flying experiences. Most of the editorials are opinion based, you should read them through and make your own mind up about the content.
Posted on Sat, 09 Nov 2013 16:53:38 GMT (45009 reads)
With Christmas approaching us fast and everyone already thinking of gift ideas and budgets, we thought we'd share some fun flight simulator products that could bring the gift of flight to somebody you know this Christmas.
Posted on Tue, 07 May 2013 16:24:08 GMT (262580 reads)
It wasn’t too long ago that flight simulation joysticks were simple: Right, Left. Forward, Backward. But just like the advances in flight simulation software, joysticks have come a long way.
Posted on Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:21:01 GMT (48732 reads)
Braniff International Airways was an innovative, forward-thinking, iconic American airline that started many trends in the airline industry, several of which are still being utilized today.
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Train Simulator
From time to time we feature news related to train simulation. This is a flight simulator website that focuses heavily on simulated flight, however many of our users are train sim enthusiasts too. One of the popular train simulator packages we cover is Microsoft Train Simulator (which has now been discontinued), Trainz and RailWorks. Included are press releases, industry updates and payware product releases.
Posted on Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:32:57 GMT (31153 reads)
Chatham, UK--July 14, 2011--Railsimulator.com Ltd., the leading innovator of rail simulation and modelling tools, announced today that the sequel to the best-selling and award-winning RailWorks 2 will launch worldwide on September 23. RailWorks 3: Train Simulator 2012.
Posted on Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:24:13 GMT (34177 reads)
Microsoft Game Studios has announced Train Simulator 2, the sequel to Microsoft's realistic railroading simulation from 2001, Train Simulator. The new game adds five new highly detailed routes and will let players control a variety of trains, from 200-ton modern diesel locomotives to historical steam engines. The new routes will let players turn back the clock and control trains on the Pennsylvania Railroad's Horseshoe Curve in 1946 or go for high-speed runs through Germany on the Deutsche Bahn AG. Train Simulator 2 also adds dynamic weather and richer environments filled with people, vehicles, and roaming animals.
Posted on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 02:15:30 GMT (14904 reads)
Redmond, WA, January 19, 2007 – Following the successful release of Microsoft Flight Simulator X, the Aces Studio is using the same technology to develop a new version of Microsoft Train Simulator. Unrelated to our previous Train Simulator development efforts, this version will be an all-new product built on the Flight Simulator X platform, the culmination of 25 years of product development and technology.
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Aviation News
Aviation news from the editors at Fly Away Simulation. Featuring the latest aviation and aerospace updates and press releases. We feature content about the latest airplane news and any topics related to real world aircraft, not flight simulation. International airports and general airport news are also included here.
Posted on Mon, 07 Sep 2015 15:36:11 GMT (3890 reads)
Shots were fired recently as Northrop Grumman says that it should not be taking sixteen years for the US Air Force to re-capitalize the Boeing 707 E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System. In the same interview, they released a barrage at the USAF as they also stated it should not take an eleven month “risk reduction” period to get the party started. The storm comes from the recent selection by the USAF for Northrop, Boeing and Lockheed Martin to all have access to the next-generation contracts for JSTARS designs.
Posted on Mon, 31 Aug 2015 16:04:41 GMT (3532 reads)
You have no doubt heard of stories of this in the past; the space cruiser that could take a group of people from anywhere in Europe to Australia in an hour and a half. This was concept laughed down and “dreamed up” by German Aerospace experts in the past decade, but it looks like we might finally have something that would provide the cynic and the doubters wrong. Indeed, in the last few days the German Aerospace Center’s SpaceLiner could be entering a deeply exciting design phase, further than it has ever been able to reach in the past.
Posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2015 12:03:56 GMT (4885 reads)
This British aviation pioneer was born near Manchester, England, in 1877, the son of a doctor. After quitting school at age 14, he travelled to western Canada for a year. Upon returning to England, he worked in railway locomotive shops. He became interested in aviation while observing albatrosses during a stint in the British Merchant Navy.
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Other Interesting News
Viral videos, images and other interesting articles are posted here. News articles in this topic are not necessarily related to flight simulator, but are more articles that users find funny or interesting. One of the hottest articles here is the "Sewer alien" video.
Posted on Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMT (130087 reads)
Just in from a leaked source is a shock from Microsoft: the box artwork of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2014. While we can't find much information on this new simulator as of yet, we have been given early leaked box artwork.
Posted on Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:42:09 GMT (15757 reads)
I have seen many Shuttles launches, here In Florida at dusk and dawn. The Mystery object seen moving 30 mile off the California coast was, to me a rocket launch. Regardless of What The U.S Government and Military says.
Posted on Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:25:29 GMT (13248 reads)
Star Trek may have used lasers set to stun, but in a few years lasers set to kill will be available. At least that's the plan at the U.S. Defense Department's High-Energy Laser Systems Test Facility at the White Sands Missile range in New Mexico.
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