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FSExpo 2023 Registration Begins on December 17th

With FlightSimExpo 2023 on the horizon, the team at the Flight Simulation Association has today issued a press release announcing that registration will open on December 17th, 2022, a week before Christmas. The event will be held in Houston, Texas. Ticket price A ticket for all three days of the event, Friday through Sunday will cost $50 for the first 200 registrants and is going to be available exclusively for the Flight Simulation Association members. This membership is free, and […]

December 9, 2022 97

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Simcident Report: How FlightSimCon Became FlightSimExpo

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. […]

December 9, 2022 69 1

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MXI Design Releases Doha Airport for MSFS

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 […]

December 8, 2022 88

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MSFS Celebrating 10 Million Pilots

Microsoft Flight Simulator has today surpassed another huge milestone: 10 million pilots have enjoyed the beauty, awe, and wonder of the world available in Microsoft Flight Simulator across Windows/PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Xbox console, as the team wrote in a post celebrating the milestone. This achievement was accompanied by other accomplishments of the platform: 500 million flights 40 billion miles flown Equivalent of 10 million trips around the Earth Equivalent of 200 round trips from Earth to sun The […]

December 7, 2022 98

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FlyByWire Releases New Stable Version of the A32NX

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 […]

December 7, 2022 42

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P-40F WarHawk by iniBuilds Now Released for MSFS

iniBuilds have released their much-anticipated Curtiss P-40 WarHawk rendition for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The P-40F becomes the developer’s first recreation of a warbird aircraft. The P-40F version recreated by iniBuilds features the iconic Rolls-Royce Merlin engine. The developer vows that their rendition delivers true-to-life performance figures of the engine. iniBuilds included removable cowlings in their model, allowing you to see the detailed recreation of the engine. Additionally, the developer explains that their P-40 rendition features an accurate fuel system that […]

December 6, 2022 83

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Prague Airport by Tailstrike Designs Released for MSFS

Tailstrike Designs took to their Facebook page to announce the release of their Prague Airport (LKPR) rendition for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This rendition includes an accurate replication of the airport buildings, true-to-life ground markings, and custom terrain profiles. For example, notable airport buildings include the Czech Airlines and ABS hangars or even the Europort complex. Furthermore, the scenery features custom night lighting. Moreover, the scenery includes an interior model of the terminals and tower. Alternatively, watch all the features in […]

December 5, 2022 99

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FSNews Exclusive: New Previews of Canberra by Impulse Simulations

Earlier this year, the team at Impulse Simulations announced the development of Canberra Airport (YSCB) for Microsoft Flight Simulator. In collaboration with the developer, we are bringing you exclusive and unseen previews of the scenery and an insight into the development process. The scenery has now moved from alpha and beta testing and has entered the release candidate stage. Throughout testing, the developers have corrected several issues, such as ILS and runway configuration or terrain issues. Although the team hasn’t […]

December 4, 2022 54

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Orbx Announces Volanta Mobile App

The Orbx team has recently taken to their forums to announce an upcoming version of their popular flight tracker. Volanta is going to get its update 1.4, which is going to come with a mobile app, stream overlay and much more. Firstly, the Volanta Mobile is going to be available for iOS, as well as Android devices. This, however, is going to be a feature locked behind the Volanta Premium subscription. Volanta Mobile Volanta Mobile is going to do pretty […]

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