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ORBX took to their forum page to announce an upcoming rendition of Bolzano Airport (LIPB) for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This scenery will be developed by Andreas Hegi, who visited the airport in real life to gather information for the rendition. This included hundreds of pictures and personal observations. Firstly, the scenery will feature a true-to-life model of the main terminal building. Both the exterior and interior of the building will feature realistic HD textures. These textures come from the photos […]

The development team of Bluebird Simulations has recently taken to their YouTube channel to show another video of their upcoming rendition of Boeing 757 for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This time, the team has showcased the DME Arc departure out of Fuerteventura. Bluebird Simulations 757’s autopilot can easily follow the given route. The six-minute-long video shows namely the DME Arc departure. However, we can get more information about this upcoming aircraft from this video as well. Speaking of the sounds, there […]

Orbx has recently released their rendition of McCall Municipal Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The development team of Orbx has shared this information via their social media accounts. Known as The Gateway to the Backcountry, McCall Municipal Airfield is located in a remote area of Idaho. The airport is known for being one of the most challenging areas in the world for backcountry pilots. McCall Municipal airfield is home to the United States Fire Service Smokejumper base. Which explains the […]

The developers at RDPresets have today released a new scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator; this time, they went to cold Norway, specifically Bergen Flesland Airport (ENBR), arriving from warm Girona in Spain. The scenery features a completely recreated terminal interior with 3D passengers, more than a thousand objects on the apron and surrounding areas, or a realistic, and primarily functional, VDGS system for easier parking. What’s more, RDPresets also featured accurate night lighting which will come in handy, especially at […]

Following the other video showcasing the aircraft’s exterior, FlightSim Studio yesterday showcased the interior of their upcoming Embraer 175 for Microsoft Flight Simulator in another video published by AviationLads. The video gives us a great idea of the vast array of details and functions the developers have spent time implementing in the addon. Assuming from the video trailer, which begins in the cockpit, the addon will include interactive checklists, animated windows, highly detailed textures with wear and tear details, and […]

Welcome to Simcident Report, where we take a look at noteworthy, dramatic, and historic events in flight simming. This is the story of the collapse of FlightSimCon and the rise of FlightSimExpo. How one convention split from another over creative differences over how to make a more community-focused event… or unfairly stole the resources and format of another because of toxic male privilege, depending on who you ask. Control of the virtual skies Every hobby, no matter how niche, has a con. […]

Just in time for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the team at MXI Design has released their scenery of Doha Hamad International Airport (OTHH) for the Microsoft Flight Simulator. The scenery brings us to the capital of Qatar, Doha, in the Persian Gulf. The airport serves as the home base for Qatar Airways and was named the World’s Best Airport in 2021. While you won’t be able to use the airport facilities in the simulator, you will be able […]

The development team at FlyByWire has recently taken to their website to release a new stable version of their A32NX for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The current version is v0.9.0. This new version contains many updates that enhance the user’s experience and make it even more immersive. The developers have put together a brand-new electronic flight bag with new software, bringing an expanded set of features. Furthermore, they have improved the FMGC resulting in better leg and navigation management. Thanks to […]