Saturday, December 31, 2011

FranceVFR Picardie Photo HD for FSX Released

FranceVFR has released the Picardie Photo HD scenery for FSX. More information at the FranceVFR Website.

Scenery Features:
- High resolution photoreal scenery covering a French region.
- 0.85 to 1 meter resolution ground texture made from aerial photography (IGN) retreated for an optimal visual rendition in FSX (summer only).
- High resolution real 19 meter (LOD11) optimized custom mesh incuded.
- All lakes and rivers have been entirely cut out and faithfully represented, reworked with bodies of landable water.
- Water transparency effects for the whole scenery coverage.
- Optional Waterclass and original water texture provided (depending on regions).
- Extremely precise geo-referenced texture positionning is carried out in order to ensure a maximal compatibility with scenery add-ons for this region.
- Process development is fully conform to the FSX SDK, ensuring a maximal compatibility with future versions of Flight Simulator.
- Open scenery concept allows an easy integration of scenery add-ons from other editors.

SkyDesigners Saint-Dizier Air Base and N'Djamena Intl. Airport

SkyDesigners has released Saint-Dizier Air Base (LFSI) and N'Djamena Intl. Airport (FTTJ) for FSX at SimMarket.


Warbirdsim P-51D Mustang 'Little Friends II' - Now at SimMarket

The Warbirdsim P-51D Mustang 'Little Friends II' for FSX is now also available to purchase at SimMarket.

New Antonov An-28 for FSX Development Pictures

IntruderPL has posted new development renders from the Antonov An-28 project for FSX.

Freeware Tupolev Tu-144 V3.0 Beta for FSX Available

The freeware Tupolev Tu-144 version 3.0 Beta for FSX has been made available to download. Details Here

Aerosoft Friedrichshafen Airport (EDNY) FS2004 Beta Previews

The German Airports Team has posted several beta preview pictures from Friedrichshafen Airport (EDNY) for FS2004.

Freeware Novosibirsk City and Severny Airport (UNCC) for X-Plane

The freeware Novosibirsk City and Severny Airport (UNCC) scenery for X-Plane is now available at AVSIMrus.


Freeware Rostov-on-Don Airport (URRR) for FSX

The freeware Rostov-on-Don Airport (URRR) scenery for FSX is now available to download at AVSIMrus.

Freeware Tobolsk Airport (USTO) for X-Plane

The freeware Tobolsk Airport (USTO) scenery for X-Plane is now available to download at AVSIMrus.

Freeware Project Kharkov for FS2004 Released

The freeware Project Kharkov scenery for FS2004 is now available to download at AVSIMrus.
City of Kharkov Photo Scenery, Sokolniki (UKHD) & Korotich (UKHY)
Kharkiv Osnova International Airport (UKHH)


New Updates to X-Plane for iPad and X-Plane HDEF 4G

Laminar Research has released new updates to X-Plane for iPad and X-Plane HDEF 4G. Details Here

New planes include:
- F-16 Fighting Falcon,
- JA-37 Viggen,
- P-38 Lightning,
- P-40 Warhawk,
- Piper Cub,
- Robinson R-44,
- RQ-1 Predator UAV,
- U-2 Dragon Lady

More IRIS Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner Development Renders

IRIS Simulations has added more development renders from the upcoming Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner for FSX.

12 Days of FlightGear Tips

The 12 Days of FlightGear Tips are being posted on YouTube, courtesy of user osjcag. Details Available Here

New Saratoga County Airport (5B2) Preview Screenshots

Ed 'Geneer' Cox has posted new previews from the upcoming freeware Saratoga County Airport (5B2) for FS2004.

More Aviasim Saarlouis-Duren Airport (EDRJ) Previews

Aviasim has posted more preview screenshots from the upcoming Saarlouis-Duren Airport (EDRJ) for FS2004.

Airport Enhancement Services (AES) Beta 2.20d Available

Oliver Pabst has updated the beta of Airport Enhancement Services (AES) for FSX and FS2004 to version 2.20d.


Corrections in Version 2.20D:
- All changes of the older Fixes are included
- Smaller Fixes reported after Fix 3 done, like the chance of the sound routine, should work now as before without changing the config.
New in Version 2.20D:
- The catering got now there drivers and the loading simulation.
- Also the bus has now a driver. There are no passengers yet, maybe it will be possible in future.

Freeware Synchro-Soft Beech F33A V2.0 Soundset for FSX

Synchro-Soft has released the freeware Beechcraft Bonanza F33A V2.0 Soundset for FSX. Download at AVSIM.

Freeware Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Beta 2.1 for FS2004

Mehlin Rainer has released beta 2.1 of the freeware Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 for FS2004. Download at AVSIM.

Freeware Frankfurt am Main Airport (EDDF) V5.2 for FSX

Mark Aldridge has released version 5.2 of the freeware Frankfurt am Main Airport (EDDF) for FSX at AVSIM.

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Shade Tree Micro Aviation 20% Discount

All Shade Tree Micro Aviation (STMA) aircraft are available at 20% off in the X-Plane.org Store. Until December 31st 2011.

More Thai Creation Kathmandu Airport (VNKT) Preview Pictures

Thai Creation has posted more preview pictures from Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (VNKT) for FS2004.

Taxi2Gate Havana José Martí Intl. Airport (MUHA) for FS2004 Released

Taxi2Gate has released Havana José Martí International Airport (MUHA) for FS2004. Available at SimMarket.

FEATURES:
- Carefully detailed 3d objects
- Full detail Buildings
- Realistic Ground Markings
- Numerous static objects
- Dinamyc objects
- Fencing
- AFCAD
- Realistic ground textures
- Night ilumination
- 3D Grass

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina for X-Plane - Now at SimMarket

The Hydroz.net Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina for X-Plane is now also available to purchase at SimMarket.


Awesome 3D Model throughout
- Fully animated with Virtual (3D) Cockpit - Fps friendly
- Intensive use of manipulators technology - realistic movements of parts, levers, knobs, etc.
7 different versions of the PBY-5A
- Military, 2 Civilian, 2 Water Bomber, Modern, and actual '9767'
- Many liveries with paint-kit for each version
- Water bomber operations
Detailed manuals
- Comprehensive Flight manuals and Check-list adapted from the real aircraft

aeroflyFS Flight Simulator Review at simFlight.de

simFlight.de has posted a review of the newly released aeroflyFS Flight Simulator. Read Review Here (German Language)

New A2A Simulations Curtiss P-40 Warhawk Previews

A2A Simulations has posted more preview screenshots from the upcoming Accu-Sim Curtiss P-40 Warhawk for FSX.

Orbx Stark’s Twin Oaks (7S3) Version 1.5 Coming Soon

Bill Womack has revealed development of the upcoming version 1.5 update to Orbx Stark’s Twin Oaks (7S3) for FSX.



Improvements:
- Re-colored 30cm airport photoreal textures for more contrast, saturation, and clarity
- MUCH new NatureFlow vegetation added, specifically grasses around the airport
- New NatureFlow falling leaves in autumn from selected trees
- A full sound pack, including conditional wind sounds. If the wind is over 5 knots, you can now hear it rustling the trees nearby
- Required terrain mesh resolution will now be 5m, in keeping with every other Orbx airport, without the “floating objects” anomalies
- Some texture files that gave a few customers grief have been repaired

Orbx FTX New Zealand South Island Video

JerdooFlightX has posted a new video of Orbx FTX New Zealand South Island for FSX.

First FSDT Vancouver Intl. Airport (CYVR) Preview Renders

FSDreamTeam has posted the first preview renders from the upcoming Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) scenery.

Aviasim Saarlouis-Duren Airport (EDRJ) Revealed

Aviasim has announced development of Saarlouis-Duren Airport (EDRJ) for FS2004. Details in the FSDeveloper Forums.

Another Drzewiecki Design Polish Airports Vol.3 Teaser

Drzewiecki Design has posted another teaser screenshot from the Polish Airports Vol.3 scenery for FSX and FS2004.

More Carenado King Air C90 Preview Screenshots

Carenado has posted more preview screenshots from the upcoming Beechcraft King Air C90 for FSX.

Baja Sim - La Paz, Baja California Sur (MMLP) FS2004 - New Previews

Baja Sim has posted new preview pictures from the upcoming La Paz, Baja California Sur (MMLP) scenery for FS2004.

New Alabeo Sukhoi Su-26 Preview Screenshots

Alabeo has posted new preview screenshots from the upcoming Sukhoi Su-26 for FSX at the Alabeo FB Page.


Akesoft Seville Airport (LEZL) Updated Previews

Akesoft has has updated the preview page of the upcoming Seville (San Pablo) Airport (LEZL) for FSX and FS2004.

Freeware Ivanovo North Air Base for FS2004 - New Version

The updated freeware Ivanovo North Air Base scenery for FS2004 is now available to download at AVSIMrus.

Freeware Society Islands (Tahiti, Bora-Bora, Moorea) for X-Plane

The freeware Society Islands (Tahiti, Bora-Bora, Moorea) for X-Plane are now also available to download at X-Plane.org.

Freeware Tunoshna Airport (UUDL) for FS2004

The freeware Tunoshna Airport (UUDL) for FS2004 is now available to download at AVSIMrus.

Freeware Longuyon-Villette Aerodrome (LFGS) for FSX

Alexandre Remy has released the freeware Longuyon-Villette Aerodrome (LFGS) for FSX.  AVSIM - Flightsim.com

Freeware Aer Macchi C.202 Folgore for FS2004

The freeware Aer Macchi C.202 Folgore for FS2004 is now available to download at AVSIM and Flightsim.com.


Tuesday, December 27, 2011

San Francisco for X-Plane by Tom Curtis - New V1.05 Available

Tom Curtis has released version 1.05 of the Golden Gate - San Francisco scenery for X-Plane 9 & 10. Available Here


Changes in version 1.05:
- XP9 and XP10 versions are included
- More birdges, more buildings, more details ...

Freeware VFR London X at Terra Brasilis

The freeware VFR London X landmarks scenery for FSX is now available to download at Terra Brasilis.

New LHSimulations Pécs-Pogány Airport (LHPP) V2.0 Previews

LHSimulations has posted new preview screenshots from the upcoming V2.0 update to Pécs-Pogány Intl. Airport (LHPP).

Monday, December 26, 2011

5 Day 33% Off Orbx Sale at The FlightSim Store

All Orbx download-only products are available at a 33% discount for the next 5 days. Sale Ends December 31st 2011.


Active Sky Evolution SP4 Beta Build 655 Available

HiFi Technologies has released Service Pack 4 beta build 655 of Active Sky Evolution for FSX and FS2004.

Revision Log:
- Improved performance of DWC write for better wind control.
- Increased speed of DWC write for quicker wind, visibility, pressure and temperature smoothing changes, 
  which should avoid “lagging” ambient conditions when making quick descents to landing.
- Fixed problem with occasional SimConnect Exception errors in DWC mode.
- Improved surface wind interpolation in low-density areas.
- Improved surface temperature interpolation in low-density areas.
- Updated VATSIM status server URL, re-enabling VATSIM injected METARs for Departure and Destination.
- Fixed problem with Flight Plan import causing a “file lock” on a .PLN file.
- Fixed problem with Wx Config “PARSE” function which would fail to properly parse wind and cloud layers in some situations.
- Fixed problem with invalid baro filter routine in FS9 which could cause unflyably low or high pressure 
  when invalid pressure data is supplied in METAR data
- Added temperature decoding filtering to ensure that invalid values are not depicted
- Fixed problem where entering lowercase letters in the Wx-Report screen could result in 
  invalid interpolation details displayed when the Interpolation button is pressed.

Sunday, December 25, 2011

X-Plane.org - 20% off all Planes and Scenery

X-Plane.org is offering an 20% discount on all planes and sceneries in the store. Sale ends December 25th 2011.