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REVOLUTIONARY FLIGHT SIM CONTROLLER, YAWMAN ARROW, NOW AVAILABLE IN U.S.

Carmel, Ind. – January 8, 2023 – The YawmanTM ArrowTM, a revolutionary new compact controller for virtual flying, is now available in the United States. Exclusively available for purchase at yawmanflight.com and Sporty’s Pilot Shop, the controller combines a complex yoke, throttle quadrant and mechanically-linked rudder pedals together in a handheld package. Priced at $249, less than just one piece of advanced sim hardware. “This has been a methodical journey […]

todayJanuary 8, 2024 473 38

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COCKSPUR – PH100 MSFS

Cockspur - PH100 MSFS at SIMMARKET is an exceptional expansion designed exclusively for Microsoft Flight Simulator, providing a highly detailed and authentic representation of the Phenom 100 business jet. The key features include a realistic exterior with meticulous attention to detail, an immersive cockpit that replicates every switch and control for an authentic pilot experience, dynamic systems exploration to engage with various aircraft systems, and true-to-life flight dynamics that mirror […]

todayJanuary 7, 2024 727 51

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HRSIMYARD – LOMN HELIPORT ARA-3 NASSFELD MSFS

Introducing the Hrsimyard - LOMN Heliport ARA-3 Nassfeld MSFS, another super realistic heliport addition to Microsoft Flight Simulator available on SIMMARKET. Nestled in the heart of the Austrian ski resort Nassfeld in Carinthia, this helipad is operational exclusively during the winter months from December to April. Serving as the home to the rescue helicopter "ARA-3," the base is authentically replicated from the real-life ARA Flugrettung operations. This premium Heliport offers […]

todayJanuary 7, 2024 766 96

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Aerosoft – Release of Zurich V2 and Berlin Brandenburg for X-Plane 12/11

Aerosoft - Airport Zurich V2 X-Plane 12/11: Experience the grandeur of Switzerland's largest airport with Aerosoft's newly released Airport Zurich V2 for X-Plane 12/11. This meticulously crafted scenery captures every detail of Zurich-Kloten, featuring high-resolution 2K textures and intricate 3D modeling. Animated radar systems, windsocks, and airport traffic bring the environment to life, while baked textures and X-Plane's HDR rendering deliver stunning night effects. The XP12 version introduces improvements like […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024 582 61

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KISS SIMULATION – LQSA SARAJEVO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT MSFS

Kiss Simulation presents the highly anticipated LQSA Sarajevo International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator, available for purchase on SIMMARKET. Known for its challenging approach, this airport gained fame during the Bosnia war and is nestled in a valley surrounded by towering mountains. Pilots will face a demanding flying experience, requiring precision during approaches, especially given the tricky go-arounds inherent in this unique location. Buy now at SIMMARKET https://secure.simmarket.com/kiss-simulation-lqsa-sarajevo-international-airport-msfs.phtml Since its […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024 538 68

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TROPICALSIM – PUNTA CANA MDPC V2 MSFS

TropicalSim presents the eagerly awaited Punta Cana MDPC V2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator, available on SIMMARKET. As the second busiest airport in the Caribbean, this rendition captures the essence of the tropical getaway with a highly detailed portrayal of the main airport of Dominican Republic. Buy now at SIMMARKET https://secure.simmarket.com/tropicalsim-punta-cana-mdpc-v2-msfs.phtml The package encompasses the recent expansions, including the modern passenger terminal and new apron, taxiways, and other developments that have […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024 786 95

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FLY 2 HIGH – SKCG CARTAGENA AIRPORT MSFS

As the largest airport in the country's northern Caribbean region, Rafael Núñez International Airport holds historical significance, being named after the esteemed Colombian president Rafael Núñez, who penned the verses to the National Anthem of Colombia. The product boasts meticulously crafted features, including hand-made ground textures that cover runways, aprons, paths, and roads, providing a lifelike and immersive experience. The dynamic airport lighting system is accurately modeled and positioned, enhancing […]

todayJanuary 5, 2024 552 48

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SITA and JFK’s the New Terminal One Master Systems Integration Alliance Open Pre-Production Center

To ensure the seamless opening of The New Terminal One (NTO) at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), representatives of the terminal project design-build team, including NTO, AECOM Tishman Construction, Schneider Electric, Faith Group, and SITA, officially opened a new pre-production center where all technology will be tested before being deployed in the airport’s largest and most modern terminal. SITA, the systems integrator that is part of the Master Systems […]

todayJanuary 2, 2024 475 84

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Aircalin Mulls Airbus A350 Or Boeing 787 For Paris Flights In 2026

Aircalin is looking at launching one-stop flights to Paris in 2026 with either Boeing 787s or Airbus A350s. Aircalin has reiterated its intention to launch its own services to Paris from its Nouméa hub. Noumea is the capital of New Caledonia, a French overseas territory made up of several Islands in the South Pacific. It is approximately 20 hours from the French capital by plane, meaning the feasibility of such […]

todayDecember 30, 2023 354 98

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SIMMARKET releases: LivToAir

The Zivko Edge540 V2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, available on SIMMARKET, is a high-quality aerobatic aircraft manufactured by Zivko Aeronautics. This single-engine, one-seater plane is known for its impressive capabilities, boasting a remarkable 420-degree per second roll rate and a climb rate of 3,700 feet per minute. Buy now at SIMMARKET https://secure.simmarket.com/livtoair-zivko-edge540-v2-msfs.phtml ▶️ Promo Trailer | 4K by AviationLads Promo Trailer | 4K by AviationLads The aircraft comes in […]

todayDecember 30, 2023 578 41

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iniBuilds A300-600R Airliner for MSFS

Exciting times today! We're happy to announce that we have released our long awaited A300-600R Airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator! Aircraft Features Authentic Systems • Detailed custom FMS with SIDs, STARs, SEC flight plan, custom VNAV and LNAV, altitude and speed constraints and holds • Independent FMS with state-of-the-art high-resolution cockpit displays • Custom system rendition including bespoke hydraulic, electrical, pressurisation and fuel operation including unique A300-600R trim tank functionality […]

todayDecember 29, 2023 443 59

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SANTA CLAUS’ NEW 747-400 FREIGHTER IS COMING TO TOWN

The sound of sleigh bells will be replaced by jet engines this year as Santa Claus officially puts his new 747 freighter into service. The 747-400ERF registered HO-HOHO will enter service with Claus’ cargo delivery airline JingleJet for its maiden Christmas delivery run on 24 December, having undergone refitting and repainting after its purchase from Bunnyhop Airways, where it had delivered eggs every Easter. “The new 747 freighter will offer […]

todayDecember 23, 2023 684 56

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Motley Crue Cancel Their New Year’s Eve Concert, Issue Statement

Motley Crue have canceled their planned "Crue Year's Eve" 2023 concert scheduled to take place at Acrisure Arena in Thousand Palms, California, this New Year's Eve, Dec. 31. On Thursday (Dec. 21), just ten days ahead of the scheduled gig, Motley Crue explained why they were canceling the show in a brief statement. "It is with deep regret we must inform you the Crue Year’s Eve show in Palm Springs […]

todayDecember 22, 2023 680 43

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Winter Wonderland | iniBuilds Dubai International (OMDB) Released!

Experience the epitome of world wide aviation connectivity in Dubai, immerse yourself in the pulse of one of the world's busiest airports, with daily flights from renowned airlines like Emirates, flydubai, British Airways and so many more! With an up-to-date airport layout reflecting the current, real-world state, LOD optimisation to achieve some of the best possible performance and custom low-poly static iniBuilds A380 aircraft, this one is a game changer! […]

todayDecember 22, 2023 477 88

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Man charged with stealing $23,000 from fellow passengers on flight

Singapore authorities have charged a man with multiple counts of theft after he was caught stealing from fellow passengers on a Scoot flight from Vietnam to Singapore. The man, identified by the court as 52-year old Chinese national Zhang Xiuqiang, was on board Scoot flight TR305 from Ho Chi Minh Airport (SGN) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) on December 16, 2023, when the thefts reportedly occurred. During the three-hour flight, […]

todayDecember 22, 2023 796 99

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Lufthansa Group orders 40 A220-300s, 40 B737 MAX

Lufthansa Group has ordered forty A220-300s from Airbus for its new short- and medium-haul unit Lufthansa City Airlines (VL, Munich), alongside forty B737-8s from Boeing for an undisclosed subsidiary other than Lufthansa or Swiss. The group said the order, approved by the Supervisory Board on December 19, also includes options for twenty more A220-300s. The holding ordered its first thirty A220-100s (then still known as the CS100) in 2009, all […]

todayDecember 22, 2023 631 71

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ORBX announces LIEO – Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport V2 for MSFS

Matteo Veneziani has completely rehauled LIEO, Olbia Costa Smeralda, with his typical Italian flair and detailed eye. This is a new version of the airport (v2), a popular destination for holidays in Sardinia and across the water from Tuscany. LIEO has got both the airport in complete detail, as well as the surrounding city and coastal approaches and bonus airfield (San Teodoro Airfield), the gateway of GA aircraft to the […]

todayDecember 18, 2023 744 86

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FLYING: The Douglas C-47: A Christmas Story

One last major offensive in World War II is worth reflection upon the anniversary of the DC-3’s first flight. For those who follow the history of the Douglas DC-3, the date December 17 carries a significance beyond its connection to the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1903. That’s because—just over three decades later in 1935—the auspicious date saw the first flight of the Douglas Sleeper Transport, or DST, which marked […]

todayDecember 17, 2023 636 56

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Hard 737 Landing at Paro International Airport

An abridged video of this landing was recently posted on Reddit. The flight took place in July 2021 and the video footage went viral in the weeks that followed. The aircraft lands safely, but it’s quite a textbook example of bad airmanship. The popular version of the video is a thirty-second excerpt where it can be hard to make sense of what is happening. Here is the full 1½ minute […]

todayDecember 17, 2023 664 63

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Why Aerosmith’s ‘Dude (Looks Like a Lady)’ Was Ahead of Its Time

Hit songwriter Desmond Child says that “Dude (Looks Like a Lady)" carries a message that’s more valid today than when the track was released by Aerosmith in 1987. It was the first piece Child worked on with the band after being sent to help them assemble Permanent Vacation. In a new episode of The Kenny Aronoff Sessions (video below), he told drummer Aronoff that Steven Tyler and Joe Perry didn’t […]

todayDecember 17, 2023 799 77

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Cher Says Rock Hall of Fame Can ‘Go You-Know-What Themselves’

Cher has emphatically added herself to the list of superstars who want nothing to do with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During a December 14 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the legendary singer and actress commented on the fact that only she's one of only two acts to have earned No. 1 hits in seven different decades. "It took four of them to be one of me... […]

todayDecember 17, 2023 763 31

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Original AC/DC Drummer Colin Burgess Dead at 77

Former AC/DC drummer Colin Burgess has died at the age of 77. The news was confirmed on AC/DC's social media: "Very sad to hear of the passing of Colin Burgess. He was our first drummer and a very respected musician. Happy memories, rock in peace Colin." No cause of death has been announced. Burgess served as the band's original drummer, playing with them from November 1973 to February 1974. He appeared […]

todayDecember 17, 2023 432 98

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FeelThere – Tower Simulator 3 Review – By Regan

In this review we’re going to depart from the usual Flight Simulator 2020 products' and take a look at Feel Theres’ Tower Simulator 3. This Simulator lets you take the reins of an airport, by using your voice to direct various types of aircraft on the ground as well as in the air. The goal is pretty simple, make sure planes do what they are instructed to do to ensure […]

todayDecember 14, 2023 624 58 7

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Singapore Airlines A350-900ULR to New York… Going the Distance in Style

The world’s longest flight. Many routes have held that honor over the years. But right now the unquestioned champion is Singapore Airlines’ service between Singapore Changi and New York JFK, clocking in at an impressive 9,537 miles. I’ve been dying to get onboard since it launched. At long last, I got my chance. The Airbus A350-900ULR was the clear star of the show. The “ULR” stands for ultra-long range. And […]

todayDecember 14, 2023 549 81

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iniBuilds Teases A300 Liveries

iniBuilds, who are known for their work with Mircrosoft and Asobo, have teased liveries for their upcoming Airbus A300 in an announcement made on their discord. - Threshold: Question the Answers.

todayDecember 8, 2023 688 35

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