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AOA Simulations’T-6A Texan II review

Complementing its existing range of military aircraft, AOA Simulations T-6A Texan II for X-Plane 11 is arguably its most sophisticated release to date.

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Orbx’s Dublin City Pack review

This review is based on the capital of the Republic of Ireland as depicted by Orbx in its Dublin City Pack. This is one of many such products from the company that highlights a city or region, adding high-resolution PBR textures and more than 60 handcrafted points of interest. On top of that, you have more accurate terraforming of the city and its surrounding areas....

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BlueMesh H-4 Hercules Spruce Goose review

In this review, we take a closer look at the 1947 Hughes H-4 Hercules, also commonly known as the 'Spruce Goose' or 'Flying Lumberyard'.

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Nemeth Designs Bell 407 review

Among the impressive number of new freeware aircraft and updates offered in the 40th Anniversary Edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator were two different helicopters. Here we review the Bell 407 and see how well Microsoft has adapted to the rotary wing environment.

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MV-22B Osprey for Microsoft Flight Simulator review

The MV-22 Osprey is a collaboration between two studios: Miltech Simulations and Maryadi. We take a closer look at this rather unusual hybrid helicopter and fixed-wing turboprop.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition review

The 40th Anniversary Edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator marks a major milestone in the product's history. The update adds a host of new features including new airports, realistic helicopters, gliders, a true-to-life  Airbus A310 and seven iconic historic aircraft. We take a closer look at what is on offer.

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Orbx’s Stockholm-Bromma and Malmo Airports reviewed

Sweden is an oft-forgotten part of the flight sim world, despite having some fantastic airports and locations to visit. Forget Arlanda and let's look at two airports that offer an interesting location or a challenging approach. Let’s check out Malmö and Stockholm Bromma.

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Hype Performance Group’s Hot Air Balloon

While we’re used to seeing most genres represented across major simulation platforms, occasionally a new area is opened up that grabs your attention. Here we review the HPG Hot Air Balloon for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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FlyingIron Simulations’ P-38L Lightning

FlyingIron Simulations has rapidly acquired a reputation for producing exceptionally high-quality add-ons for both X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator. This time we take their P-38L Lightning for a spin and see how it measures up.

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Laminar Research’s X-Plane 12 review

In this review, we take a look at X-Plane 12, arguably one of the more significant developments for the platform.