AVSIM Online - Simulation's Premier Web Site! http://www.avsim.com/pages/main_page.shtml Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:05:41 GMT Feed43 Proxy/1.0 (www.feed43.com) 360 13dd43494e147d375163ea87caddc4cb http://www.avsim.com Aerosoft's 8th German FlightSim Conference

Posted: Friday, March 12, 2010 - 0:23
On March 13th, Aerosoft will hold their 8th German FlightSim Conference. For the first time this conference will take place at the Flugwerft of the Deutsche Museum in Oberschlei�heim near Munich. Starting next year, the conference will rotate annually between Paderborn-Lippstadt and Oberschlei�heim.

A growing interest in the flight sim hobby has also seen a rise in national and international exhibitors and developers coming to the show, making this a special event for all simmers who would like firsthand news on upcoming developments. Organisations, clubs, virtual airlines, forum providers and companies from the flight simulator industry will present their newest products and services at their own stands.

Exhibitors like Flight1, Digital Aviation, VATSIM, IVAO, SimWare, Apollo Software, Aviasoft, Cockpit Sonic, FS Magazin, FDS Simulator Cockpit can be found in attendance at this conference. Apart of visiting these exhibitors, in the Lilienthal Hall several seminars like "Complexity of today's scenery design in FSX", "The paperless Cockpit" or "SimCheck A300" are held and remember, this is just a small collection of what's coming up. Additionally, in co-operation with the museum, guided tours are offered through the museum exhibition. If you would like to take on this opportunity, you will need to register as it will include a charge of �5.00.

Finally, at the end of the day there's the traditional Captain�s Dinner, which will take place in the evening from 07:00 PM at the "Hotel Huberwirt" in Eiching. Reservations for the Captain's dinner as well as other information is available on the dedicated Aerosoft German Flight Simulator Conference website. The admission for this FlightSim event cost you no more than �6,00 for adults or �3,00 for children from the age of 6 to 15 years. Additional information is available about the Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim.

AVSIM fans are asked to keep an eye out for Senior Staff Reviewer Angelique van Campen. She will be there to report on the Conference and will have a report published here after the conference. Look for her in her staff shirt and say hi.


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]]> 9b457c1e05d9065f0b3005bf241b200f http://www.avsim.com Ultra Light Challenge from Roussillon Aero

Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 15:30
Roussillon Aero Simulation, presents its latest Ultra Light challenge. Fly onboard the Aircreation ultra-light from Millau to Carcassonne in Southern France. The top three pilots stand to win a prize.

For more information on this challenge visit Roussillon Aero Simulation's website.

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]]> 073c2560838e627c7ba92229b5f5f1d6 http://www.avsim.com Thursday's Traffic On The Scopes

Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 14:14
Flight Simulator X - Panels
Ultimate Airbus A32x V2 by Steffen Froemter / Rolf Fritze

Flight Simulator X - Scenery
Choctaw NOLF (KNFJ) by Brandon Thetford

Flight Simulator 2004 - Original Aircraft
South African Airways 747-400 GE 'Untitled' by Ryan Chadwick- POSKY

Flight Simulator 2004 - Aircraft Repaints, Textures and Modifications
Aer Lingus Regional Aerospatiale ATR 72-212A by Dennis Kim
Stage III VIP 737-200 in Boeing Test Colors for the Tinmouse II B732 by Mark R. McCoy and Christopher Procyk
Uruguayan Air Force Beechcraft Baron 58 by Alan Pereira-Pierce
UTA N40KA McDonnell Douglas DC10-10 by Jason King
Hawaii Express McDonnell Douglas DC10-10 by Jason King
Delta Air lines Boeing 757-251 (Winglets, ex-NWA) N544US by Stephen Groom | Quality Wings
Pakistan International Airlines BOEING 777-340/ER "AP-BHV" by Abdullah Rahman / Project Opensky
Turkish Airlines Boeing B747-400 Repaint by Sabahattin Akan
Turkish Airlines Airbus A319 Repaint by Sabahattin Akan
Turkish Airlines Boeing B747-400 Repaint by Sabahattin Akan

Flight Simulator 2004 - AI Aircraft
Royal Falcon (Jordan) Boeing 767-200 by Zafer El-Khatib
Yak-42D Tatarstan Aircompany Full2010 by Pankratiev Yaroslav aka "Yaroslav" globusworld.net
Yak-42D SCAT Full 2010 by Pankratiev Yaroslav aka "Yaroslav" globusworld.net
Yak-42/42D Air Lines of Kuban Full 2010 by Pankratiev Yaroslav aka "Yaroslav" globusworld.net
Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-200 by Federico Permutti
Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-700 by Federico Permutti
Bergen Aero Klubb Cessna C172 Skyhawk by Billy Rutherford

Flight Simulator 2004 - AI Flight Plans
USA3000 Airlines Summer 2009 by Carlos Augusto Narvaez Diaz & Alpha India Group
Trawelfly Summer 2009 by Klemen Kaltnekar & Alpha India Group
Solinair Summer 2009 by Scott Cooper & Alpha India Group
Skywork Airlines Summer 2009 by Klemen Kaltnekar & Alpha India Group
Saga Airlines Summer 2009 by Jamie Brooks & Alpha India Group
Robin Hood Aviation Summer 2009 by Mario Lembke & Alpha India Group
PAWA Dominicana Summer 2009 by Carlos Augusto Narvaez Diaz & Alpha India Group
Palm Air Summer 2009 by Klemen Kaltnekar & Alpha India Group
MNG Airlines Summer 2009 by Scott Cooper & Alpha India Group
Middle East Airlines Summer 2009 by Carlos Augusto Narvaez Diaz & Alpha India Group
Iran Air Summer 2009 by Carlos Augusto Narvaez Diaz & Alpha India Group
Iceland Express Summer 2009 by Klemen Kaltnekar & Alpha India Group
Iberworld Airlines Summer 2009 by Jamie Brooks & Scott Cooper & Alpha India Group
Hello Summer 2009 by Klemen Kaltnekar & Alpha India Group
Gol Transportes Aereos Summer 2009 by Yohann Baptiste & Alpha India Group
Ghana International Airlines Summer 2009 by Klemen Kaltnekar & Alpha India Group
Exin Cargo Summer 2009 by Scott Cooper & Alpha India Group
Cathay Pacific Airways Cargo Summer 2009 by Stephen Croft & Alpha India Group
Caribbean Airlines Summer 2009 by Carlos Augusto Narvaez Diaz & Alpha India Group
Barents Airlink Summer 2009 by Mario Lembke & Alpha India Group
Alitalia Group Summer 2009 by Yohann Baptiste & Alpha India Group
Air Saint Pierre Summer 2009 by Carlos Augusto Narvaez Diaz & Alpha India Group
Air Busan Summer 2009 by Yohann Baptiste & Alpha India Group
Aigle Azur Summer 2009 by Marc Marijnissen & Alpha India Group
AeroUnion Summer 2009 by Carlos Augusto Narvaez Diaz & Alpha India Group
Air China Winter 2009-2010 (updated) by Stephen Croft & Alpha India Group

Flight Simulator 2004 - Panels
Ultimate Airbus A32x V2 by Steffen Froemter / Rolf Fritze

Flight Simulator 2004 - Scenery
Luderitz (FYLZ) v0.2b by Ulukan Zafer
Buechel ETSB (including texture fix) by Nils Lips
Texture Fix for Buechel ETSB by Nils Lips
Auckland 2005 by Savern Reweti, Deane Baunton and Shayne Butler
Himalayan Peaks Volume 2 - Mt. Everest photoreal textures by Holger Sandmann
Kanab (KKNB), Utah/Arizona, Photo-Scenery (FS9 & FSX) by Gottfried Razek - blueskyscenery.com

Civil Flight Simulators - Looking Glass Flight Unlimited 3
New Outer Terrain Textures - Version 2 by Jonathan Stonehouse

Online ATC - Software
Olympic Air NEW Servinfo Logo by Christopher Barbas
SDG - Look@ by Sim Design Group

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]]> fb163fa3b81359f04d5b6582b15d3827 http://www.avsim.com X-1 from Xtreme Prototypes

Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 1:59
Staff reviewer Xavier Noche reaches for the stars with Xtreme Prototypes X-1. "Xtreme Prototypes proposes the second generation of Bell Aircrafts X1 rocket planes. This aircraft came after the first generation that broke mach 1, with the aim to reach beyond mach 2 and 90 000ft. The real aircraft reached Mach 2.44 and 90 440 ft. 3 of these airplanes X-1A, B and D were build and the 4th one X-1C was planned but never built."

"The X-1 SG from Xtreme Prototypes simulates all 4 models: X-1A or D without launch Boeing B-29, X-1A or D with launch B-29, X-1B without B-29 and X-1C without B-29. The X-1A and D models are the same. The X-1B is not very different from A and D. All the models are nice and full of details."

"The panel is technically unique as all the gauge shapes are in the interior model, not in the panel. This aircraft has a true 3D panel, meaning 3D gauges, not flat 2D gauges projected on a 3D panel: every single switch, nut, screw or washer is modeled in 3D! Even the needles of the gauges are 3D! The result is just astounding."

"The X-1 can be either classically started by taking off from the ground, though that only happened once in 42 flights, or dropped from a B-29 at an altitude above 40 000 ft. On top of this, several pre-defined flights start at a high altitude without drop. he B-29 only appears when the drop switch is armed (middle position). This B-29 exterior is fairly detailed in the exterior. The next level of challenge, after controlling the aircraft in all flight phases in normal operations, is to master the emergency situations."

"Xtreme Prototypes X-1 is a beautiful aircraft with unique performance and an amazing full 3D panel; a challenge to control in most phases of flight (but what else would you expect from an extreme prototype?). It pushes the limits of both your skills and FS capabilities."

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]]> 776a987432bed6155c32491c28d5b09f http://www.avsim.com Instant Mission Maker Update

Posted: Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 0:33
Flight 1 is pleased to announce an update for Instant Mission Maker to version 1.03. The update contains several new features and bugfixes. Instant Mission Maker is an easy to use tool for making Flight Simulator X missions. It offers a very intuitive GUI, live preview and editing of many mission objects directly in FSX, and can also instantly generate random missions.

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]]> 313c70d90cf15947c454c074aeb1b40a http://www.avsim.com Falco For X-Plane Released

Posted: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 14:56
X-Aviation is proud to announce the release of the most complete GA single simulation in X-Plane and we believe you will find it to be an enjoyable and immersive experience. If you enjoy GA flying or need a good GA to practice scanning skills on while working the radios and other controls, then this Falco needs to be in your flight sim folder.

Their version of the Falco is on the cutting edge of X-Plane technology, offering the first 100% fully interactive cockpit in 3D. Every knob, button and switch is manipulatable in 3D and 98% of the aircraft functions exactly as it does in reality....even the circuit breakers might trip under certain circumstances! Also included is another x-plane first, a simulation of the Garmin GTX330 transponder to make your online flying experiences more realistic than could be done previously. You can even download the manual from the Garmin website to learn to operate it...it's that realistic. There is a full complement of IFR instrumentation and a full-featured autopilot to make things easier on those long cross-country flights.

Most x-plane users have gotten so used to the inaccurate idiosyncracies of X-Plane, that they do not even know what they're missing....well it's time to get things right! We've highlighted a lot of these features in a tour video. If you're looking to just get started with X-Plane, this it the plane to do it with.

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]]> 235b6fffca0b9d0356da18abb391effb http://www.avsim.com Flight1 Software Ultimate Traffic 2 � Boxed Edition

Posted: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 13:21
Ultimate Traffic 2 is now boarding..., Re-designed from the ground up, Ultimate Traffic 2 provides Microsoft Flight Simulator X users the definitive AI-traffic upgrade, and still is the only package out there that provides computer traffic based on real airlines, flying on real schedules and now using realistic routings too!
There are over 1 million flight hours of commercial traffic and a further 2.5 million flight hours of general aviation flights� with vast flexibility and customisation on what you see and where. The all-new DX10 aircraft models give unparalleled frame-rates compared to other packages and you can even select a flight from the departure board and fly it yourself if you want!
So now you don�t just have to watch out for traffic, you can BE the traffic!
Ultimate Traffic 2 boxed edition is available from all good retailers, from the local hobby shop to high street chain stores. The boxed version and the download version (using Flight1�s popular e-commerce system) are also both available direct from Flight One Software .



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]]> f4b2548c827e6155c25b9aaba4add139 http://www.avsim.com It's Your Plane - Part 2

Posted: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 1:32
Staff reviewer Roger Curtiss wraps up his look at Pacific Feelings Media's "It's Your Plane". "In Part 1 of my review of Its Your Plane (IYP), I mentioned that there were too many features to be covered in one review and that this would be a multi-part treatment of the product."

"It's Your Plane also offers many additional enhancements. Specifically mentioned were: Interactive Help; 3 ATC Modes; SmartStart; and Come Fly with Me." This is a remarkable product that provides great value for the investment and has so much to offer that anyone is bound to find at least one aspect (beyond the fact that your keyboard becomes obsolete while flying with IYP) that will substantially add to the flight simulation experience.

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]]> 620dc043077593406491e18dcee529bd http://www.avsim.com Help Wanted - Sky Blue Radio

Posted: Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 0:45
Sky Blue Radio needs your help with some beta testing with the next generation of Wee Tune Beastie! Wee Tune Beastie is one avenue for listening to the station either stand alone or via your cockpit com2 radio on 123.450. We need the first 20 people that send an email to info@skyblueradio.com with their Sky Blue Radio registration address will be eligible for the final beta testing before release candidate 1� Sky Blue Radio, Sounding GREAT at any altitude.

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]]> a46f1b2151995800fa5e4888f46f5a73 http://www.avsim.com New from GoFlight: Multi-Engine Starter Module

Posted: Monday, March 8, 2010 - 19:03
The GoFlight Multi-Engine Start Module from GoFlight is designed to realistically model the ENGINE START section of the overhead panel on a 737, 757, 767, 777 or any other airliner. For sim enthusiasts who enjoy including "checklist" engine start procedures at the beginning of their flights, the GF-MESM is the perfect addition to the personal sim cockpit. And for those sim pilots who prefer to simply "start up and go", simplified engine start functions, as well as many other cockpit functions, can be assigned to the module controls.
The Multi-Engine Starter Module control complement includes:
  • Two 4-position knobs with GRD/OFF/CONT/FLT labeling for Engines 1 and 2

  • One 3-position toggle with IGN L/BOTH/IGN R labeling for engine ignitors

    • The module is designed for mounting into one of GoFlight's standard rack enclosures. Thumbscrew mounting hardware is included.
    The module's faceplate features an attractive aircraft-gray powder coated faceplate with silk-screened control labeling.
    This module is available at the Avsim store. Visit the Avsim store today.

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    ]]>         14d8bbd6fbda937e4e20b50c8839bc7d http://www.avsim.com New RAF Airfields

    Posted: Monday, March 8, 2010 - 15:00
    Airfield Construction Group has just released two new freeware RAF airfields, the first is RAF Marham FS9/FSX. A very detailed, but frame-rate efficient scenery of this busy Tornado GR4 airfield. Includes photo ground tiles with kind permission of Just Flight. The second is RAF Bruggen for FS9. This scenery corresponds to the former airbase RAF BRUGGEN, one of the biggest Royal Air Force bases in Germany during the cold war. It is located near the Dutch boarder in close proximity to RAF Wildenrath and RAF Laarbruch. (Both airfields can also be found in the Avsim Library)

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    ]]>         ac172542ceb55e64ab0db29fa90c7a07 http://www.avsim.com Update For DBS Airport GPS

    Posted: Monday, March 8, 2010 - 14:54
    DBS Studio release update 1.4.2 for DBS Airport GPS, the service release fixed a problem with starting Airport GPS on some computers under XP/SP3. The Update has three versions:
    Update for Airport GPS FSX
    Update for Airport GPS FS 2004
    Update for Airport GPS External Window.


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    ]]>         94e5f3374a78d92a6eb71c0caf7949dd http://www.avsim.com Flight 1 Updates Ground Environment X Series

    Posted: Saturday, March 6, 2010 - 6:33
    Flight One Software has officially released 2 updates to the Ground Environment X series of products for FSX that cover Europe and North America.

    Ground Environment X North America is now the new product name for what was the USA/Canada edition. This is a sweeping upgrade designed to improve many areas of the product. Because it is a large change, and covers the broader North American continent, they are now calling the product Ground Environment X North America. This is a FULL product update, as there is no incremental patch to upgrade to the North America edition.

    All previous USA/Canada customers are entitled to a free upgrade to the North American version. If you purchased by download, simply use your old key. If you have the DVD version , please visit the Flight1.com website for information on how you will be able to get the new download version. To access these updates, customers should use the Updates button in their GEX product interface.

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    ]]>         548c1bbdd66a71fd712575f72cb20b22 http://www.avsim.com Orbx FTX: NA 1S2 Darrington Municipal Airport Released

    Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010 - 23:16
    This is an Orbx FTX airport, and as such a copy of Orbx FTX NA BLUE Pacific Northwest must be installed prior to use. Located in a beautiful valley, Darrington Municipal Airport has one of the most glorious settings in the entire flight simulator world.

    Serving Snohomish County and dwarfed by the shadow of the mighty Whitehorse Mountain, this airfield is set in the heart of picturesque Darrington village on the confluence of two rivers. Rich in salmon fishing, wildlife and pristine natural surrounding, it's a perfect base for your bush flying adventures into the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area and North Cascades National Park. The Orbx duo of Andreas Hegi and Heiko Glatthorn (aka 'Mango') have lovingly crafted this airfield to include so many details, including uniquely modeled churches, houses, hangars, buildings and of course, the 'little' touches. 1S2 is destined to become one of their bestsellers.

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    ]]>         0a873a5e90208205457b3147e9c15277 http://www.avsim.com Latest Releases From Aerosoft

    Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010 - 14:50
    AES 2.06 Released - The biggest update for AES in quite a while and one many people have been waiting for. Airport Enhancement Services 2.06 catches up with the many scenery releases of the past few months. From small freeware scenery to major releases like Mega Airport Amsterdam. There is also a fine new feature that allows passengers to walk to the aircraft instead of getting on the bus, important for some positions on some airports. There is also a tweak to the de-icing.

    Balearic Islands X (FS2004/FSX) - Now all the islands of this package are done for FSX and FS2004 it's time to make the bundle available. Ibiza, Formenta, Mallorca and Menorca in great detail (the FSX version is 6.7 GB installed!). Not only the airports are modeled to perfection but the complete islands await your exploration. The rugged coastlines, the small village and the blue sea (full of ships) make an ideal environment for a small and slow aircraft. Of course full support of AES on all airports.

    Approaching Innsbruck for FSX - After the successful FS2004 version Approaching Innsbruck is now also available for FSX. Those who have previously purchased the FS2004 download version will automatically find the FSX version in their shop download accounts now. The FSX version differs rather a lot from the FS2004 version. Not only the airport is enhanced, but the whole surrounding now looks stunning. The (already exciting) approach is now also a feast for the eye. The boxed version will follow soon.

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    ]]>         97f820f85e25c71d5bf67d2ffb0bfcb6 http://www.avsim.com Latest News From Just Flight

    Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010 - 14:44
    "We're pleased to announce that the boxed version of the Captain Sim's 727 Captain is now available from Just Flight." 727 Captain has been developed exclusively for FSX (DirectX 9/10 compatible) and is the ultimate 727 simulation, featuring unparalleled visual quality and realism. 727 Captain supplies the -100, -200 and freighter models as well as winglet and non-winglet variants along with the unique UDF (Un-Ducted Fan) version. 17 detailed liveries from around the world are included.

    Another new release is an addition to the VFR family of products. VFR Real Scenery England and Wales 10M mesh is now available from Just Flight (download only) This new Mesh add-on provides 64 times more detail in the terrain contours of England and Wales than FSX provides by default - that's a significant visual improvement. Check out the full details and screenshots.

    "British Airports for FS2004 have been available in boxed format for many years and have proved a must have for many FS users. We have now made these great-value packages available in download format." These scenery packages were developed by UK airport specialist Gary Summons - originally for FS2002 & FS2004 - and provide a great selection of airports in each area, ranging from small local airfields to international airports such as Stansted, Manchester & Heathrow.
    Volumes 1 & 2 - East & South-East England (61 airports)
    Volumes 3 & 4 - South, South-West & Central England (64 airports)
    Volumes 5 & 6 - Wales, West Midlands & Northern England (69 airports


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    ]]>         549dfdda33d3d0ced461663e9541c6f6 http://www.avsim.com KATL Atlanta V2 For FSX

    Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010 - 14:38
    An upgraded version of KATL Atlanta for FSX is now available from ImagineSim. It features re-designed and more realistic runway and approach lighting, an improved AFCAD/AI aircraft system, a host of bug fixes related to graphics card variations, and a code clean-up resulting in increased frames-per-second performance.

    KATL V2 is free for existing ImagineSim KATL FSX customers. Full details along with screenshots and a demo version are available at the ImagineSim website.


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    ]]>         2384d15b748cd2e2998ec5c67e4b7a7a http://www.avsim.com Twin Oaks Airpark From Bill Womack

    Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010 - 13:12
    Nestled in the rolling farmland of the fertile Willamette Valley near Portland, Oregon, Stark's Twin Oaks Airpark is ideally located for sightseeing in the Pacific Northwest. The rural location makes for less traffic and a relaxed atmosphere, while providing an easy jumping-off point for flights to either the coast to the west, or the rugged peaks of the Cascade range to the east.

    The scenery includes a large area of 30cm/pixel aerial photoreal terrain, featuring the various orchards, Alpaca ranches, and small farms in the area. One special point of interest in the area is the massive Glacier rock quarry, located a few miles to the southeast of the field. And what is possibly a first for an FS airport: multiple elevations. Twin Oaks is carved from the side of a gentle slope, and as a result, the Starks' house, garage, and two of the hangars are on a hill overlooking the rest of the field.

    Lead developer Bill Womack has obsessively researched and photographed the airport over the last few years, with the enthusiastic support of owners Bob and Betty Stark. Drop by the 7S3 Stark's Twin Oaks Homepage for some Screenshots .

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    ]]>         f93f5bc6e8c7f235963718a0b93b05fb http://www.avsim.com Newcastle to York (Modern) and Class 60/Cargo Wagons from Just Trains

    Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010 - 5:38
    Staff reviewer and train sim enthusiast Gene Davis looks at 2 title from Just Trains, Newcastle to York (Modern) and the Class 60 & Freight Wagons. "When the original Rail Simulator came out I was always fascinated with the Newcastle to York route. It had a lot to do with the size of the route and its potential for being a widely used passenger system which ultimately meant that there would be a lot to see in between stops."

    "When Just Trains released the �modern� Newcastle to York route I found there were some pretty significant differences between the two, the biggest being that the Newcastle to York route was now mainly used for passenger transport rather than that of freight which was so popular back in the 70�s. The modern route comes with 8 different scenarios all of which are passenger based and makes use of the HST engine."

    "The boxed version of the Class 60 comes packaged with two individual freight wagons as well. What impressed me the most about these two add-ons is the attention to detail in design. The Class 60 , the Seacow, and the Cargowaggon IWB is another exceptional add-on from the guys at Just Trains."


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    ]]>         459cc31bbcbc7d56ff56b6742e2b7ef3 http://www.avsim.com AV8R-02 Flight Stick from Saitek

    Posted: Friday, March 5, 2010 - 4:54
    Reviews editor Robert Whitwell plays with a piece of hardware that looks familiar to most flight sim enthusiasts, but this time it is developed for Microsoft's X-Box 360. It's Saitek's AV8R-02. With IL-2 Sturmovik added to the X-Box line up, those combat sim flyers on the PC are well aware that using a flight stick vice an X-Box 2-handed controller makes a lot of sense.

    With this in mind, and the possibility of Microsoft delving further into the flight genre on the X-Box, Saitek has developed a familiar flight control stick for playing aviation games on the X-Box 360. This is a great piece of aviation hardware to add to your playing experience should you also own an X-Box.

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    ]]>         95e345e80ff8c1deacbd489f5780ccfc http://www.avsim.com The Avsim Store has a great selection of download products

    Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 16:33

    From Aerosoft, we have recently added My Traffic 2010. It is he latest version of the popular and successful My Traffic series. My Traffic 2010 generates more than 800,000 flight a day, worldwide.
    From Carenado, you can get the latest PA-28 Archer II, the Mooney 20-J , the C172N Skyhawk and others.
    From Wilco we have the Boeing 777and the CRJ Regional Jet.
    From Team SBD, we have just added UK Cold War Airfields and RAF Scampton, on top of US Airfields 1 and 2.
    For those who want to extand their Flight Sim experience, we carry FSFlying school as well as FS2Crew products.

    Visit the Avsim store today.

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    ]]>         c9552829ab31a3683c0dc3b00ebb888a http://www.avsim.com Cessna O-1/L-19 Bird Dog

    Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 1:35
    Staff reviewer Colin Hampson looks at a workhorse of the Vietnam War era, SibWings Lab's Cessna O-1/L-19 Bird Dog. "With the manual safely stowed and the sim up and running, you'll be the proud recipient of four new individual aircraft models to your collection. The four models include three land-based variants, the main differences characterised by fixed-pitch propeller, retractable ski, and constant-speed variable pitch propeller versions respectively. The final variant comes with a set of floats, essentially giving you a Bird Dog for all seasons. This really is a serious and rugged bush aeroplane which will be most at home in the more inhospitable of environments."

    "All four models benefit from all the usual FSX features such as bump, reflection and specular mapping, and dynamic self shadows and the end result is impressive. The textures are both detailed and crisp; the Bird Dog is festooned with rivets which showcase the modelling work particularly well. The exterior model simply oozes quality, so don't be surprised if your pre-flight walk-around becomes an ever more lengthy affair."

    "The Bird Dog's virtual cockpit is one of the most immersive VCs out there. There are a number of features that make the Bird Dog's VC so good, the gauges are smooth and clear, the textures are appropriately subtle, the switches are easily clickable. True to form, the four variants each come with their own virtual cockpit, each with their own unique scratches and idiosyncrasies."

    "I think what SibWings' Bird Dog has achieved is a real triumph. If good old-fashioned stick n� rudder, �seat of your pants� bush flying is your thing, this aeroplane is simply a �must have�."

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    ]]>         00fa4d73dada1018cc70cff71256db53 http://www.avsim.com French PC-Simulation Magazine Now OnLine

    Posted: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 1:09
    PC-Simulation's staff is pleased to announce that the French monthly magazine devoted to varied types of simulation (flying, racing, naval, civil and military) is now exclusively online.

    Their motto from the very beginning is still true: "while never turning our backs to professional universes which use virtual worlds as a working tool, our natural field is leisure simming, which is a completely different story than gaming." Reality is never far away: either doing a Paris-Frankfurt at the helm of a Boeing 737 or learning tips and tricks on the use of a Beechcraft B200 or even knowing what to take care about when piloting without visibility, their goal is, through a comprehensive and tutorial approach, to give their readers the opportunity to make the most out of their simulators.

    They also ask the experts who know the "real thing"; what it is (or was) like to pilot the actual plane, drive that race car or accomplish the mission that a particular simulator recreates for our enjoyment, as evidenced by the 49 interviews so far.


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