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MSFS 40th Anniversary Edition Released

After much anticipation from the community, especially in the past few weeks, Asobo Studio has today released the 40th Anniversary Edition of the Microsoft Flight Simulator, featuring long-awaited helicopter and glider support, accompanied by new aircraft, new sceneries, and weather improvements. As the name may suggest, the update celebrates 40 years of Microsoft’s Flight Simulator franchise. The first variant of a flight simulator from Microsoft was the Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.0 released in November 1982 for the IBM PC. The […]

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iniBuilds Freeware A310 for MSFS Released

iniBuilds have just released their freeware Airbus A310 rendition for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The aircraft was released as part of the Microsoft Flight Simulator’s 40th Anniversary Edition. The aircraft can be downloaded free of charge through the in-game marketplace by searching for an A310. It requires the latest version of MSFS to be installed, however, before starting the download. If you want to read more about the 40th Anniversary Edition of Microsoft Flight Simulator, and instructions on how to download […]

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AKD Studio Releases GLF550 for X-Plane

The developers at AKD Studio have recently released their rendition of the Gulfstream G550 for X-Plane. The add-on is compatible with both X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12. The PR team at X-Plane.org has made a presentation video for the aircraft. The Gulfstream G550 is an incredibly complex aircraft. The team has managed to recreate most of the systems. The most notable features include custom systems all the way from IRS to a custom autopilot and autothrottle. In addition, the developers […]

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UK2000 Releases Telluride for MSFS

The development team of UK2000 has recently released their rendition of Telluride Airport (KTEX) for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Telluride Airport marks another release from their North American series after the team shifted their focus from their usual UK airports series. Telluride Regional airport is a small, yet challenging airport located six miles west of Telluride, Colorado. The airport operates since 1984 and it is known for its challenging approach. Telluride is a popular ski destination, however, it is a popular […]

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FlightFX SF50 Vision Jet Releasing This Month for $24.99

FlightFX’s and Volctech’s Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet is landing for Microsoft Flight Simulator later this month for $24.99. To be more precise, we’ll be able to enjoy the new aircraft in MSFS on November 22, 2022. The Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet is a single-engine jet capable of flying up to 1,200 nautical miles. The version FlightFX is bringing is the improved G2 version, adding RVSM, allowing for a ceiling height of 31,000ft and improving the range. It is also fitted […]

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Orbx Announces Detroit for MSFS and XP12

The Orbx team has recently taken to their forums to announce their upcoming rendition of Detroit Metropolitan Airport (KDTW). This rendition is going to be released for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane 12. This airport is going to be released in the new year, in January of 2023. The X-Plane version is going to be released first with the Microsoft Flight Simulator version following later. Orbx mentioned that this is the biggest project of their work, as no other scenery […]

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Navigraph VFR Charts Released And Pricing Changes

After announcing last week that the next big update for the popular Navigraph Charts would come this week, Navigraph has followed up with a post earlier today announcing the release of Navigraph Charts 8, announcing pricing changes, and renaming subscriptions. VFR Charts Navigraph Charts 8 come with worldwide VFR charts, drag and drop route construction as well as global airport crosswind and weather information. What’s more, the new version also is able to project your route on a 3D globe […]

November 8, 2022 102

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AG Sim Releases Varna Airport for MSFS

Recently, the team from AG Sim released a new scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This time, you can experience the warm environment of one of the most touristic cities in Eastern Europe, the Bulgarian Varna Airport (LBWN). Varna Airport is the third-largest airport in Bulgaria and is located approximately 10 km from the centre of Varna, near the town of Aksakovo. Thanks to its size and the right location, airlines such as Ryanair, Lufthansa, and TUI fly regularly to this […]

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