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iFMS 2.1 App Released for iOS and Android

iFMS 2.1 App Released for iOS and Android

In the new iFMS 2.1 update for iOS and Android, flight sim enthusiasts gain advanced NAV/RAD FMC pages, streamlined background color selection, and the flexibility to switch between Modern…

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ATC-SIM Online ATC Simulator Has Been Updated

ATC-SIM Online ATC Simulator Has Been Updated

ATC-SIM’s newly overhauled browser-based Air Traffic Control platform adds refined arrival flows, a streamlined auto-complete function, and enhanced aircraft icons to elevate realism for…

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PF3 ATC v3.5.0 Released by OnCourse Software

PF3 ATC v3.5.0 Released by OnCourse Software

OnCourse Software’s PF3 ATC v3.5.0 introduces cross-platform flexibility for FS2004, FSX, P3D, and X-Plane, along with updated flight procedures, advanced traffic oversight, and 119…

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FS2Crew Update PMDG 737 NGX Reboot to v3.1

FS2Crew Update PMDG 737 NGX Reboot to v3.1

Immerse yourself in the refined iteration of FS2Crew for the PMDG 737 NGX Reboot, offering an upgraded flight deck environment, optimizations for ATC transponder saving, and smoother flap…

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Radio Navigation Simulator Basic Free App for iOS

Radio Navigation Simulator Basic Free App for iOS

Experience the newly launched free Radio Navigation Simulator Basic app for iOS, featuring realistic flight panels, combined VOR/DME and NDB instruments, and a scaled chart interface…

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SimBuddy.com Announced: Moving Map Software & More!

SimBuddy.com Announced: Moving Map Software & More!

Simbuddy.com introduces an advanced live mapping tool that merges real-time flight tracking with dynamic challenges, simplifying navigational tasks and pilot stats across Prepar3D,…

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Flight Training Essentials: Rod Machado's eBooks

Flight Training Essentials: Rod Machado's eBooks

Rod Machado’s digital flight manuals combine comprehensive aviation wisdom with real-world scenarios that empower any flight simulation user, whether new to the cockpit or pursuing…

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AVSIM Founder Tom Allensworth Passes Away

AVSIM Founder Tom Allensworth Passes Away

As a flight simulator specialist, I salute the life and contributions of Thomas Verne Allensworth, whose founding of AVSIM revolutionized user-driven content and collaboration throughout…

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2014 Leaked Artwork

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2014 Leaked Artwork

A recent reveal spotlighted alleged box artwork for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2014, complete with a Boeing 747 and potential PMDG support. Meanwhile, the legitimate 2020 iteration propels…

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GoFlight Releases TQ-6 Advanced Throttle System

GoFlight Releases TQ-6 Advanced Throttle System

GoFlight has introduced its TQ-6 Advanced Throttle System, thoughtfully engineered to replicate the Boeing 737 NG quadrant for immersive flight simulation. This refined hardware includes…

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FlightGear 2.6.0 Released

FlightGear 2.6.0 Released

FlightGear 2.6.0 offers significant refinements like streamlined graphics tuning, faster AI traffic loading, and enhanced modeling for a broader range of aircraft. This open-source release…

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Space Shuttle Mission 2007 Mission Pack v5.20 Released

Space Shuttle Mission 2007 Mission Pack v5.20 Released

Mission Pack v5.20 for Space Shuttle Mission 2007 expands the simulation with NASA’s STS-130 objectives, adding a newly integrated OBSS camera feed for detailed tile inspection and the…

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Introducing The Virtual Type Rating

Introducing The Virtual Type Rating

Virtual Aviation’s Virtual Type Rating provides a genuine pilot-development experience designed by airline instructors, enabling you to hone jet-operating skills on a Boeing 737 or Airbus…

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737NG Overhead Panel Released by GLB Flight Products

737NG Overhead Panel Released by GLB Flight Products

GLB Flight Products unveils its innovative 737NG overhead panel, delivering a realistic and modular solution for flight simulation enthusiasts. This meticulously engineered component lets…

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Carenado Launch Sister Brand Alabeo

Carenado Launch Sister Brand Alabeo

Alabeo is the newly established sister venture from Carenado, offering budget-friendly aircraft add-ons for FSX, FS2004, and X-Plane with streamlined features and high-fidelity modeling.…

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DBS Studio Releases TCAS Update

DBS Studio Releases TCAS Update

DBS Studio’s refined Universal TCAS update addresses lingering software hiccups while broadening compatibility with a wider array of third-party aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator X…

3 min read
Ship Console: The First Console For Boat Simulators

Ship Console: The First Console For Boat Simulators

The newly unveiled Ship Console from VRinsight and Wilco Publishing is a robust, customizable control platform designed for maritime simulations, offering lifelike helm steering and…

2 min read
FTX: AU YSTW Tamworth Airport Released

FTX: AU YSTW Tamworth Airport Released

Featuring the industry’s debut 7cm-per-pixel runway imagery, this fresh Tamworth Airport add-on for FSX delivers a hyper-detailed airfield and flight school zone, capturing every inch of…

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New Airbus MCDU Module

New Airbus MCDU Module

Eric Marciano’s new software solution for the CockpitSonic MCDU integrates seamlessly with the FeelThere/Wilco Airbus Series, providing cockpit builders and armchair pilots with advanced…

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Fly Wonderful Islands Scenery Now On SimShack.net

Fly Wonderful Islands Scenery Now On SimShack.net

Enrich your flight simulation environment with Fly Wonderful Islands’ comprehensive sceneries, now available on SimShack.net, delivering meticulously detailed airports, lifelike…

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Using Google Earth's Flight Simulator

Using Google Earth's Flight Simulator

This hidden gem within Google Earth transforms your screen into an immersive flight simulator, granting aviation enthusiasts realistic cockpit controls, panoramic globe exploration, and…

5 min read
Luis Gordo Instructor Station Now Available

Luis Gordo Instructor Station Now Available

Luis Gordo’s new training console offers a cost-effective, feature-packed tool for both home cockpit enthusiasts and avid PC pilots, featuring quick airport approach positioning, real-time…

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PRE-Flight Ju 87 Stuka Model For Free Download

PRE-Flight Ju 87 Stuka Model For Free Download

Experience the legendary Ju 87 Stuka, a renowned steep-attack warplane bristling with meticulously reproduced weaponry and moveable surfaces, now free to download for PRE-Flight RC…

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"New Horizons" Ship Simulator 2008 Expansion Released

"New Horizons" Ship Simulator 2008 Expansion Released

Though I'm more accustomed to perfecting smooth cockpit landings, the advanced maritime physics and meticulous detailing of Ship Simulator 2008’s “New Horizons” expansion immediately…

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SimScape Release Cessna Citation Sovereign Panel

SimScape Release Cessna Citation Sovereign Panel

SimScape’s new Cessna Citation Sovereign panel delivers precise vector-based instrumentation for FSX, blending seamlessly with the Aryus Works model to create a pilot-friendly glass…

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GoFlight Releases GF Config v1.81

GoFlight Releases GF Config v1.81

GoFlight’s GF Config v1.81 streamlines hardware settings for autopilot, EFIS, and instrument panels on Microsoft Flight Sim 2002, 2004, and FSX, automatically detecting installed…

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AirwaySim Online Airline Simulation Released

AirwaySim Online Airline Simulation Released

AirwaySim is a newly introduced, browser-based airline management platform that challenges virtual aviators to deploy a competitive strategy, expand fleets, and meticulously plan routes.…

1 min read
FeelThere Releases Map!

FeelThere Releases Map!

Discover a realistic in-flight display akin to real passenger cabin screens with FeelThere’s new MAP! addon, seamlessly integrating with default or custom aircraft and harnessing FSX’s…

3 min read
CLS Releases 747-200/300 SP2

CLS Releases 747-200/300 SP2

This robust update for the CLS Boeing 747-200/300 introduces crucial enhancements, including advanced INS navigation, a refined flight control system for smoother handling, and new cargo…

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Angle of Attack-PMDG 747 Training Released

Angle of Attack-PMDG 747 Training Released

Angle of Attack has rolled out an in-depth PMDG 747-400 instructional suite, featuring over six hours of high-caliber video materials across three dual-layer DVDs. This comprehensive…

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Sim-Avionics Releases 777 Software

Sim-Avionics Releases 777 Software

Sim-Avionics has unveiled its cutting-edge Boeing 777 Flightdeck Avionics Suite, designed to integrate seamlessly with FS2004 or FSX through FSUIPC or Wideclient, delivering advanced…

1 min read
FS11 - Microsoft Flight Simulator 11

FS11 - Microsoft Flight Simulator 11

This article tracks the evolving journey of Microsoft Flight Simulator, from the rumored FS11 and its reworked engine to the confirmed 2020 release for PC and Xbox. It also highlights how…

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