Microsoft has rolled out a new minor update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, and while this one may not come with flashy new features or headline-grabbing aircraft, it does bring something many simmers will gladly take: improved stability. Sim Update 16.1 (version 1.39.12.0) officially went live on March 2, 2026 and focuses on fixing a handful of crash-related issues across PC and Xbox. One of the biggest fixes in this […]
AOPA is backing a new bipartisan bill that would help modernize safety at federal contract towers by bringing ADS-B-based situational awareness tools to airports that currently operate without radar or similar surveillance systems. The proposal, called the Air Traffic Situational Awareness Enhancement Act, was introduced in late February and aims to close a long-standing gap at smaller towered airports across the country. According to AOPA, more than 90 contract towers […]
One of Asia’s most iconic aviation hubs has officially landed in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. iniBuilds has now released Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH) for the new sim platform, giving virtual pilots a detailed recreation of one of the world’s busiest and most visually striking gateways. For simmers who love long-haul flying, regional hops across Asia, or just soaking in dramatic approaches with a skyline in the distance, this release […]
If you've spent any time flying online networks like VATSIM, Pilot Edge, or IVAO, or simply marvelled at how real-world controllers juggle hundreds of aircraft through busy airspace, you'll appreciate just how remarkable it is that the real US ATC system still works as well as it does — because under the hood, it's running on infrastructure that in many places predates the internet. Floppy disks. Paper strips. Radar hardware […]
The World Premiere Aviation and Flight Simulation Internet Radio Station This May, Sky Blue Radio hits a huge milestone: 19 years of continuous community engagement with aviators, sim pilots, builders, dreamers, and everyone who keeps their headset mic hot and their skies busy. And now we’re looking for the right person to help us grow the next chapter. What we need We’re seeking a Marketing/Sales person who can help bring […]
If you have been waiting for an excuse to dust off the tri-jet and go hunting for long-haul glory, this is it. This week, TFDi Design published an announcement titled “MD-11 Update Released,” dated February 25, 2026, detailing both the big 1.1 release from early January and a fresh follow-up patch that focuses on polish and pilot experience. Version 1.1: the big leap forward According to the announcement, version 1.1 […]
The best prices are available to those who register before March 1. Get tickets at flightsimexpo.com/register. SAINT PAUL – February 26, 2026 – FlightSimExpo is June 12-14, 2026 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, an 8-mile drive from MSP Airport and 20 minutes from the Mall of America?. Get tickets at flightsimexpo.com/register before prices increase on March 1. “We offer the best prices for those who can make their travel plans […]
If flight simulation had a weather radar for community drama, this one would be painted solid magenta. On February 9, 2026, the blog Position and Hold published an opinion piece titled “The PMDG Controversy” that tackles the ongoing tug-of-war over paid upgrades in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and why some simmers treat pricing choices like a morality test. The Spark: Two Videos, One Big Argument According to the post, the […]
On February 17, 2026, BlueSkyStar Simulation (BSS) jumped into their Discord with two big announcements: a new batch of X-Plane 12 payware plans and a fresh anti-piracy posture that promptly lit up the community comment sections like runway edge lights at midnight. At the center of the turbulence wasn’t just the what (new products), but the how (the tone). According to reporting from FSNews, BSS framed part of their message […]
