Rockhampton Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Developed by Rob Byrne, the package is a detailed rendition of YBRK Rockhampton Airport in Central Queensland based on photos taken on-site with crisp 15cm aerial imagery and custom ground polygons.
MSFS Baron upgraded to Steam
Black Square's Analog Baron upgrades the default G58 Baron for Microsoft Flight Simulator with a new interior, panel and systems, including winglets.
Antonov An-2 ready for take-off
The Microsoft Flight Simulator development team has announced the next aircraft in the Famous Flyer series, the Ukrainian-built An-2 is out now.
Sim Update 12 for Microsoft Flight Simulator released
Asobo Studio has announced Sim Update 12 for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available, adding a host of fixes and new features.
PC Pilot Sample Issue
This special issue gives a taste of what you can expect in each edition. As you will discover, PC Pilot caters for both military and civil flight simmers. The articles in this sample encompass the breadth and depth of subjects that are typically covered in every issue.
Airbus A320neo takes flight in X-Plane
Aircraft developer, Toliss has released the Airbus A320neo for X-Plane 11 and 12.
Soldier Bar Airstrip out now
Orbx has announced 85U Soldiers Bar for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Antwerp for MSFS released
Aerosoft has announced Antwerp International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator is now available.
Phoenix Sky Harbor out now
Scenery developers, BMWorld and AmSim have announced KPHX Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator
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X-Plane
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Aerofly FS 2
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