DC Designs F-15 Released
Just Fight has announced the DC Designs F-15 C, E & I Eagle for Prepar3D and FSX is out.
Piper Malibu Touches Down in X-Plane
Chilean developer, Carenado has released the PA46 500TP Malibu Meridian G1000 variant for X-Plane 11.
Airbus Throttle Pack Incoming
Honeycomb Aeronautical has announced the Airbus A319 – A380 Throttle Pack expansion for the Bravo Throttle Quadrant.
Southern California for X-Plane Released
Orbx has announced TrueEarth US Southern California HD for X-Plane 11 is now available.
Global TerraFlora v2 Out Now
Orbx has announced Global TerraFlora v2 for Prepar3D version 4 and 5 is now available.
Microsoft Flight Simulator – New Partnerships Announced
In the latest update on Microsoft Flight Simulator, Asobo Studios revealed new partnerships and progress on the upcoming Alpha.
A318/A319 professional Upgraded
Aerosoft has released version 1.3.1.0 of the A318/A319 professional for Prepar3D.
New Haven Airport Out Now
Orbx has announced KHVN Tweed New Haven Airport for Prepar3D v4 and v5 is released.
767-300ER Enters Early Access
Captain Sim has released the Early Access version of the 767-300ER Base Pack for Prepar3D version 4.5.
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Whilst flight simulators have been around for over a century in one form or another, it is only since the advent of the home computer that hobbyists and home users have been able to get a taster of what it’s like to fly the real thing.
Since before World War One, military commanders have been using land-based facilities to train their pilots, these mechanical simulators are now seen as the precursors for modern computer simulators. In the late 1970s, the very first flight simulators using 3-D graphics were launched and they’ve been a staple of the home PC market ever since.
With more than 4 decades of advancements in computer processing power, the flight simulators of today are almost unrecognisable compared to those early versions, but the principles remain the same. Modern flight sims bring photo-realistic graphics, realistic weather conditions and faithful recreations of an enormous range of aircraft including civilian, military and historic aircraft.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator
Microsoft Flight Simulator has been around since the early 1980s with multiple versions, making it a popular choice amongst home and pro users. The latest version of the famous flight sim has taken the whole industry to another level, faithfully recreating the entire planet down to an accuracy of a centimetre and delivering this level of data via an online streaming connection. Serving data via a streaming service also opens up more avenues including real-time weather conditions and up-to-date maps and locations.
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X-Plane
Since the mid-90s, X-Plane has separated itself from the competition thanks to its use of real-world physics. This implementation has made it one of the most realistic simulators in terms of weather conditions, aerodynamics and user experience. However, the same algorithms that have made it possible to recreate the physics of the real world also enable users to create their own hypothetical aircraft and environments. In fact, X-Plane has even aided in the design and development of aircraft in the real world.
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Aerofly FS 2
Aerofly FS 2 has delivered some truly stunning, photo-realistic scenery as well as incredibly detailed cockpits and controls. As a result, the user experience is second to none. Aerofly have also built-in support for Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, allowing the user to fully immerse themselves into the virtual world.
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