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Astrasim Expo UK

Posted By: John Marshall on Nov 17 2008, 03:43 AM

Astrasim Expo Ltd is a brand new publishing and events company dedicated to aviation and in particular flight simulation. The aim is to take our flight simulation events around the UK. Already in 2009 two shows are in the planning stages. The first to be held on August 1st at Sherburn Aero Club in West Yorkshire, with a further event to be held in September 19th – 20th at the Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford in Shropshire. Sherburn will host a full flight sim and computer show. Where as Cosford will be the premier event of the year. Around 40 plus exhibitors are expected, attending a two day... [more]

ICARUSGOLD FSX PITTS S-2B RELEASED

Posted By: james johnson on Nov 16 2008, 06:29 PM

The Pitts Special is a light aerobatic biplane designed by Curtis Pitts. It has accumulated many competition wins since its first flight in 1944. The Pitts Special dominated world aerobatic competition in the 1960s and 1970s and, even today, remains a potent competition aircraft in the lower categories.Aerotek-built S-2B with a 260 hp (194 kW) Lycoming AEIO-540-D4A5 engine, and upper wing auxiliary fuel tank, the landing gear and upper wings were moved forward six inches, 196 built. First customers just reported enthusiastic comments about how fly as real as the original. 196 built Be the 197t... [more]

Flight Deck Productions Now Open

Posted By: Larry F. on Nov 16 2008, 02:37 PM

On the heels of the succesful Learn the Mad Dog training package, we are very pleased to announce our transition to Flight Deck Productions. This change opens the door for future training projects, helping FS pilots quickly and easily learn their way around today's complex airliners. Please visit us at www.flightdeckproductions.com and register for a free store account. We plan to announce our upcoming training packages soon! [more]

Operating IYP (It's Your Plane) Across a Network!

Posted By: cloudbeard on Nov 13 2008, 12:54 AM

There are a number of reasons why simmers may wish the have a dedicated computer running the Flight Simulator, and another networked computer running support applications. With specific respect to the operation of IYP, one major reason comes to mind) …… [more]

IYP PMDG Interface with Dowson's FSUIPC

Posted By: cloudbeard on Nov 9 2008, 08:51 PM

It's Your Plane (IYP) announces the release of its latest revision containing a complete re-design of the PMDG 737- 600/700 interface, based upon a newly released version of FSUIPC (Version 3.8.4.9) by Pete Dowson. This new version features improved and more powerful FSUIPC MACRO functions which have enabled the design of a new IYP interface that is far simpler to install and significantly more efficient. [more]

SuperTrafficBoard Product Updates

Posted By: flying-w on Nov 8 2008, 02:58 AM

Flying W Simulation is pleased to announce product updates for Super Traffic Board, enhancing the presentation of three highly popular AI packages: Just Flight TrafficX, MyTrafficX 5.2 and World of AI. After applying these updates, flights displayed on the board better reflect the role of the flight operator (e.g. Passenger, Cargo, General Aviation, etc.), add additional IATA codes included with flight numbers were appropriate, and can link in with representative logos. [more]

Orbx releases YSCH Coffs Harbour Airport

Posted By: koorby on Nov 7 2008, 05:32 PM

Orbx is pleased to announce the immediate availability of YSCH Coffs Harbour Airport, the first payware regional airport the company has released. Coff's Harbour is a beautiful coastal city on the northern NSW coast, with a major regional airport nestled beside the beach, and the picturesque township, harbour and marina surrounded by beautiful ranges and rural pastures. The Orbx rendition of YSCH has been made using 22cm/pixel aerial photos taken in 2008 and licensed from Coffs Harbour City Council to produce a regional airport with superb ground clarity. Orbx also includes a 5m custom ter... [more]

Captain Sim 757 2.1 now available

Posted By: Lemming_ on Nov 5 2008, 09:32 AM

We are pleased to announce the ' 757 Captain' upgraded version 2.1 (for [more]