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FSXM Holds Screen Shot Competition

The FSX Military is announcing its new monthly screen shot competition.

If you would like to enter all you have to do is send me your picture at newbe007@hotmail.com and it will be posted on a YouTube movie and on a website to be voted on at the end of the month.

We would like it if you used the standard FS screen shot capture mode and do not edit you photo in any way, the only thing you are allowed to do is crop the titles off of your picture.

Thank you in advance and good luck!

Angle of Attack-PMDG 747 Training Released!

Angle of Attack Productions is excited to announce the release of their Training Package for the PMDG 747-400. This DVD package comes with over 6 hours of footage packed on 3 Dual Layer DVD discs. This product is the result of 20 months of intense production. Chris Palmer of Angle of Attack states “We are extremely excited to have just released our 747 training. We feel this is without a doubt the greatest flight simulation training on the market. Through the process of making this title for arguably the best airliner on the simulation market, we focused on making it even more comprehendible for all types of users; novice, intermediate, and advanced. Everyone will gain something from this awesome training package. Don’t take my word for it. Head over to our website and see for yourself what AoA offers the serious simmer!” Throughout the process of making this DVD, AoA worked in close proximity with Precision Manuals Development Group (Known widely as PMDG) to get this product to market. As stated, this training consists of over 6 hours of content. A wide range of systems and procedures are taught, as well as an in depth flight tutorial teaching you beginner, intermediate, and advanced techniques for flying this amazing aircraft in a virtual experience. Sections of particular note are the FMS section, totaling 1.5 hours and the Flight section, totaling 2.5 hours. Known for teaching simulation pilots the ins-and-outs of how real airline pilots fly, this product based on the PMDG 747 is bound to send a shockwave through the simulation community.

The C-130 version 1.3

Captain Sim is pleased to announce the 'C-130 X-perience' upgraded version 1.3 (for FSX) is available free of charge to existing customers.

Orbx Releases YMML

ORBX RELEASES FTX AU YMML MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR FSX

The launch FTX airport from Orbx, Melbourne's Tullamarine International Airport is Australia's second largest in size and traffic volume and a major gateway for trans Pacific, Tasman and Asian international flights. FTX AU YMML is the most detailed major Australian airport ever designed for FSX, combining 1m/pixel and 15cm/pixel ground textures for a truly remarkable experience. YMML features over 40km sq. of surrounding photoreal suburbs, industrial estates and townships, incredibly detailed custom GMAX modeling and texturing made from thousands of photos taken at the airport, full seasonal color variations, immersive approach and area lighting systems, Nose-In-Guidance systems for gates, inverse kinetic animated aerobridges and the choice of running YMML in FSX Native Mode or Gmax 15cm Poly Mode. In another world exclusive, YMML features a custom set of Real Environment Xtreme (REX) airport environment textures specially made to match the YMML ground photos. This scenery is designed to compiment the Orbx FTX AU BLUE region pack released in March 2008.

Wilco Publishing runs its first contest

Wilco Publishing reveals its new project through a ‘Guess & Win!’ contest,
allowing everyone to win this new Wilco title.

Trailer, pictures and clues are now available at the Wilco website

Cessna 310 and L-188 Electra in Developement

Brett Handerson and Alejandro Lucena over at Flight Simulations and Designs are in the process of building a Cessna 310 and Lockheed L-188 Electra for FSX. When released... the new models can be found over at simviation's website or at the main site here.

PIPERJET MAKES FIRST FLIGHT

Hundreds of Piper workers and others crowded the ramp at Vero Beach Airport Wednesday to watch the long-awaited first flight of the PiperJet. Randy Brennan, a Vero Beach resident who got a heads-up on the flight from friends that work at the plant, said the proof-of-concept aircraft used only about 2,000 feet of runway as it lifted off on a 60-minute maiden flight about 11 a.m. "It was really cool," he said. "It's a beautiful aircraft. It's really quiet." Test pilots Dave Schwartz and Buddy Sessoms took the aircraft to 10,000 feet and a speed of 160 knots to check basic handling and the pitch trim characteristics that can be a concern with a tail-mounted engine. The pitch issues were "easy to overcome" according to Schwartz and the aircraft generally behaved as expected. Piper President Jim Bass said there's a lot riding on the PiperJet. "With this major milestone in the PiperJet's development, we are witnessing our future – one that is built on a strong and lasting heritage and reputation for innovation and excellence," he said. Brennan said people at the airport have gotten used to the aircraft doing high speed taxi tests but word spread quickly that today might be the day for the first flight. He said that the plane did a couple of high speed runs on the runway before lifting off. There has been no official announcement of the flight from Piper but we expect to hear from them soon.

MOSQUITO MAGIC UNVEILED!

Just Flight is very pleased to announce that its long-awaited Mosquito expansion is now released. Mosquito is fully licensed by the Royal Air Force and has been developed to the very highest standards by the vintage aircraft experts at Aeroplane Heaven as a lasting tribute to this amazing aircraft.

With the download version now available to purchase from the Just Flight website, those preferring the boxed version won’t have to wait too long, with the official release date being the 15th August 2008.

Intermap Technologies and FS Dreamscapes Release NEXTMap® ProMesh� for FSX

DENVER and Honolulu, Hawaii (July 28, 2008): Intermap Technologies and FS Dreamscapes today announced the release of the first products in the NEXTMap® ProMesh™ series for California, Hawaii, Mississippi, Florida, and the United Kingdom.

3 CRJs crash at Baton Rouge

A three-plane ground crash at the Baton Rouge Metro Airport could have become an explosive disaster. It happened at the new regional maintenance hangar for Atlantic Southeast Airlines, or ASA. The total value to the three CRJ commuter jets is $100 million and it looks like the most expensive one is a total loss. The entire incident reportedly took five seconds. A young mechanic pressed a starter switch to slowly spin the compressor blades for cleaning. Instead, her action sent the engine to immediate takeoff power, hurling the fragile aircraft at 90 degree angles. Witnesses say it's a wonder the entire hangar wasn't sent up in flames, not to mention injury or death to the 14 ASA mechanics and cleaning crew members working inside