Reality XP Launches New Website

In an ongoing effort to refine its brand, Reality XP Simulation launched a new web site. The new web site was designed with customers in mind and allows visitors to quickly navigate to the information that is specific to their interest, company and industry. For a complete list of Reality XP flight sim products, click here visit their redesigned web page.

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FS Web Communicator by FS Commercial

FS Web Communicator is an add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X which allows the player to browse the internet on the fly. This enhancement allows the user to check email, view weather forecasts, or see live traffic reports without the inconvenience of exiting Flight Simulator. Further, for long distance flights, it is helpful to have a handy web access tool within the virtual cockpit. With FS Web Communicator, you can handle all of your web browsing needs while never having to leave the environment of Flight Simulator. FS Web Communicator is a convenient utility that makes using Flight Simulator even more enjoyable.

Now, you can avoid having Flight Simulator pause itself when you minimize it to switch to an external web browser. No need to remove yourself from the simulation either; the web browser shows up and can be used like a cockpit display! FS Web Communicator makes an ideal place to read flying instructions, reviews, or HTML help files in-game. This lets you spend your time on what you really want - flying!

FS Web Communicator features a fully functioning web browser, with all the standard navigation buttons. It allows you to position it anywhere on the screen, and is easily resized.

You must register with this site in order to download. Registration is FREE!

Download today and see what a difference it makes to your Flight Simulator experience!

Click here to visit the FS Commercial web site for more information and downloading.

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Carenado Releases the
Cessna C182 Skylane II RG for FSX

Cessna C 182 Skylane II RG. Developed only for FSX. Supports SP2, Acceleration Pack and DX10.

Price: $19.95

Click here to visit the Carenado web site for more information.

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Carenado Releases the Cessna U-206 for FSX

Cessna U206G Stationair 6 II Amphibian & Cargo Pack version. Developed only for FSX. Supports SP2, Acceleration Pack and DX10.

Price: $29.95

Click here to visit the Carenado web site for more information.

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Squawkbox4 Public Beta Release

Brian Gefrich and Joel DeYoung announce that the public beta of SquawkBox 4 is now available to try on the VATSIM network. FSX users have waited since October 2006 for a compatible Squawkbox version to easily enjoy flying online with VATSIM. This version of SquawkBox works with Flight Simulator 2002, 2004 and FSX. It has been tested on Windows XP and Vista. Download this latest beta version and help find and resolve the last outstanding bugs. Visit the The Squawkbox site or to download directly visit the download section. To report bugs, please visit the SB4 forums. Please use the Squawkbox forums to report or discuss any issues.

The following issues are already known to occur:

• Transponder module may toggle to "ACTIVE" when connecting to a server, regardless of current setting. You may still set the transponder to STANDBY mode after the connection is made.
• Switching your sound device in the settings while receiving a voice transmission can cause crashes.

Click here do download directly from VATSIM.

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Just Flight Releases the Mosquito Demo

Just Flight has just released the demo version of the DeHavilland Mosquito.

The demo aircraft is the BOAC Unarmed high speed courier G-AGFV High speed courier aircraft operated by British Overseas Airways (BOAC) and adapted to carry one passenger in an extremely compact compartment in the bomb bay on high speed envoy missions. The BOAC markings were a pale attempt at trying to convey to the enemy that the aircraft was unarmed. The Mosquito's enviable high speed performance was a very handy defense.

The demo is flyable however no panel and no VC are included.

Click here to download the demo.

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High Flight Simulations Introduces Our New FSX Repaints Sections

Beginning August 9, 2008, High Flight Simulations has opened its FSX Repaints Sections. This part of our web site focuses on quality repainted FSX aircraft by linking various authors works directly to High Flight Simulations via Avsim.com. In order to download any of these quality repainted aircraft, you need to have a membership with Avsim. If you do not have a membership, signing up is quick, easy and absolutely free!

In an effort to bring you quality and diversity, we have added the following Repaint Sections:

• A2A Simulations FSX Aircraft Repaints
• Carenado FSX Aircraft Repaints
• Default FSX Aircraft
• DreamFleet FSX Aircraft Repaints
• Flight1 FSX Aircraft
• Lionheart Creations FSX Aircraft Repaints

We currently have 183 quality repainted FSX aircraft with more aircraft to be added to our hangers.

This is a work in progress and files are constantly added, so make sure that you visit the FSX Repaints Sections often.

Take a short flight over to Avsim.com to register your new account today so you can begin to enjoy these quality repaints.

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Carenado Going Exclusively FSX

Carenado has announced today they are planning to develop its complete fleet of aircraft to be fully compatible with FSX and DX10. Each new aircraft will have all the new effects and features only available with FSX and DX10. The first aircraft released is the Piper Cherokee. This aircraft casts shadows on the VC, external dynamic shadows, normal mapping, specular mapping and bloom light. For fans of the FS2004 line of Carenado products, the current fleet will be maintained as is.

Visit the Carenado Web Site for more information.

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High Flight Simulations Updated Downloads Section

Beginning August 1, 2008, High Flight Simulations is no longer hosting / supporting FS2004 downloads.Instead, we are now solely focusing on FSX as our main flight simulation platform. All of our aircraft, scenery, utilities and must have file downloads are fully compatible with FSX SP-1 and SP-2. Our constantly expanding library of quality downloads now includes FSX files from other sources besides High Flight Simulations. If you have an open source FSX Freeware file, or you are a Freeware FSX aircraft developer, repainter, scenery designer or utility creator and would like to host your files on the High Flight Simulations web site, please send us an email including your file (in ZIP format) to downloads@highflightsimulations.com.

Once your file has passed the review process, it will be posted in our Downloads section.

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A2A Releases Wings of Silver Stratocruiser

A2A Simulations is has released the Wings of Silver Boeing 377 Stratocruiser along with the first of a brand new technology line of realism expansion packs for Microsoft Flight Simulator X. These two simultaneous releases represent a quantum leap forward for A2A Simulations and Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

A2A writes, "A2A Simulations insists on finding better ways to reach all customers, and not just those who can afford the highest quality products. We invested two to three times the man hours into our new Stratocruiser than any previous project. A2A also expanded operations with programmers and put an additional large investment into our brand new Accu-Sim technology base, which comes in the form of a single expansion pack that plugs right into the aircraft. Some of our customers buy our products for the sheer look, feel, and function. They are true aircraft enthusiasts, but they are not interested in detailed engine management. They want to load up the aircraft, throw the throttle forward, fly it, look at it, listen to it, and pretty much just take in the whole experience. However, there is another customer we have that is equally as passionate about the way an aircraft looks and sounds, but they demand more. They demand a simulation that places them in the most realistic environment, including consequences to their actions. These are the people who pick up game boxes at the store and weigh it to judge how thick the manual is. This is what the Accu-Sim Expansion pack is all about."

"The Wings of Silver Boeing 377 Accu-Sim expansion pack includes everything from detailed engine management to a naturally speaking crew and passengers that applaud when you make a nice landing. Once installed it can be turned on or off with a single button click, however our testers found Accu-Sim so immersive they had a hard time turning it off,” said Lewis Bloomfield of A2A Simulations Inc. “This is our finest work to date,” said Robert Rogalski of A2A Simulations Inc.

A2A has priced these products accordingly to allow many to come aboard an experience this package. For more information and to get pricing details, visit A2A Simulations.

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Lionheart Creations Releases the Epic LT

New from the studios of Lionheart Creations comes another rare exotic, the Epic LT / Dynasty.

This is an actual 'new' aircraft produced in the United States, an advanced design that features a complete Carbon Fiber airframe and the high performance version of the PT6, the radical PT6-67A. This 6 passenger executive turboprop can carry people at over 350 knots GS at altitudes of up to 21,000 feet. This flight simulation model package comes with 9 different aircraft registries with variations of interiors, animated pilots, full detail and animated VC and cabin, which also sports a brilliant 'soft lit' interior for great night flights.

Also featured is a new Garmin G900X glass panel instrument system with ultra friendly management for beginners of the Garmin panel systems. The Garmin system features a complete PFD and MFD with 'Direct-To' capabilities. To top off the list, this complete, new package also comes in full FSX with the dual FSX created model sets, new FSX technology textures/materials that feature bloom, reflection qualities, new soft glare and countless other new material capabilities. All textures in the FSX installer are full DDS format for flights in DirectX-10. This means, you get two installers in one, for both FS2004 and FSX.For those that eye Ferraris and Lamborghini's, for those that love the fast lane, for those that like to own something new that no one else has yet, then maybe the Epic LT is for you.

In addition, several repaints for this aircraft have been posted at Avsim and FlightSim.com.

Visit Lionheart Creations web site for more information.

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Eaglesoft Releases Premier1 For FSX

Eaglesoft announces that after listening to the many requests for our legacy Raytheon Premier1 Corporate Jet, Team Eaglesoft, has released a new Premier1 package which includes both FSX and FS2004 installers at one price.

This fun little basic Corporate Jet is offered as a "Dual Sim Version for one low price. FSX Version requires SP2.

More details and ordering information are available at Eaglesoft.

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X-Plane 9 Released

X-Plane is a comprehensive and powerful flight simulator available for the personal computer. X-Plane simulates anything that flies: from single-engine fixed wing props to multi-engine jets; gliders to dirigibles; helicopters to spacecraft to VTOLs such as the V-22 Osprey and AV8-B Harrier.

X-Plane has the most realistic flight model available for personal computers. It comes with subsonic and supersonic flight dynamics, simulating aircraft from the Bell 206 Jet-Ranger helicopter and Cessna 172 light plane to the supersonic SR-71 and Mach-3 XB-70 Valkyrie.

X-Plane comes with 29 aircraft spanning the aviation industry (and history), and several hundred more are freely downloadable from the internet.

X-Plane includes scenery for the entire continental U.S.* You can land at any of thousands of airports, as well as test your mettle on aircraft carriers, helipads on building tops, frigates that pitch and roll in the waves, and oil rigs. Weather is variable from clear skies and high visibility to thunderstorms with controllable wind, wind shear, turbulence, and micro bursts. Rain, snow and clouds are available for an instrument flying challenge, and thermals are available for the gliders! X-Plane can download real weather data from the internet, allowing you to fly in actual current conditions!

X-Plane also has detailed failure-modeling, with 35 systems that can be failed manually, or randomly when you least expect it! You can fail instruments, engines, flight controls, and landing gear at any moment.

X-Plane includes Plane-Maker which allows you to create your own airplanes, and World-Maker which lets you create your own scenery. Also included is Weather Briefer which produces a weather briefing based on actual weather conditions downloaded from the net.

X-Plane is extremely customizable, allowing you to easily create textures, sounds, and instrument panels for your own airplanes that you design.

SYSTEM SPECS

• DVD DRIVE ROM REQUIRED
• Windows® XP/Vista
• Processor: any @2GHz+
• System memory:1GB
• Available Hard Drive: 60 GB
• Video Card: 64 MB VRAM
• Recommended: USB Joystick or yoke, Internet

Supported Video:

• (256 MB VRAM recommended)
• ATI Radeon series (7000 or better): 7000/VE series, 7200, 7500, 8500, All-In-Wonder 8500, 9000, 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800, X300, X600, X800
• Nvidia® Quadro series: Quadro, Quadro2, Quadro4
• Nvidia® Geforce series (GeForce2 and better): GeForce2, GeForce3, 3 Ti, GeForce4, 4Ti, MX 420, 440, GeForce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950, GeForce 6600, 6800
• Intel® Extreme Graphics (non-T&L requires 2.0 GHz processor): 82845, 82865, 82915

$49.95

For purchase information, click here to visit the FlightSim Pilot Shop

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Tower Simulator Released

Tower Simulator features a ground and tower simulation with breathtaking out-the-window and radar views. Powered by a new 3D technology along with a complex and highly realistic Artificial Intelligence, Tower Simulator is the only simulation of its kind.

• Ground and Tower simulation
• Multiple views, including out-the-window tower view, Air and Ground Radars
• Photo realistic renditions of several worldwide airports
• Realistic aircraft take-off, landing and moving along airport grounds
• For beginners and experts, from free simulation to Career mode
• Actively overlooked and supervised by licensed professionals
• Based on actual FAA and European regulations

More information, pricing and ordering information available at the Tower Simulator website.

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Active Sky X Service Pack 3 Released

HiFi Sim announces that ASX Service Pack 3 was officially released today! All known issues have been solved and several improvements have been made. This is a recommended update for all ASX users. Visit HiFi Sim's support page now to download this service pack! All new customers purchasing ASX will not be required to download the update as it is included in the new full download. ASX is a comprehensive weather simulation system for Flight Simulator X. For more information please visit the HiFi Sim website.

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AlphaSim Releases the SR-71 for FSX

AlphaSim has released their SR-71 Blackbird for Flight Simulator X (SP1/SP2/Acceleration).

The package features an all new model – complete with new textures with bump-mapping, self-shadowing, and bloom effect.

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

The Lockheed SR-71 is without doubt one of the most advanced aircraft ever built. Built from a need to go higher and faster, in complete secrecy, a total of 31 SR-71s were built including two trainer models. The only manned aircraft ever to cruise above Mach 3, the SR-71 flew over most of the hot spots around the world and was able to bring nearly real-time intelligence on what the enemy was doing. During its career it was said to have outrun hundreds of missiles fired in attempts to down it. After being retired from the USAF, NASA acquired two SR-71s for high speed research programs. In 1995 the SR-71 program rose like a Phoenix and re-entered the USAF inventory operating from Det 2 at Edwards AFB - utilising #971, #967 and the 'B' model #956. But in June 1999, the SR-71 operations from Det 2 were closed down amid a lack of operational deployments, and the SR-71's fate was sealed in October 1999 when NASA's #980 flew its last ever flight.

** FSX Only **

Features

• Incredibly authentic flight model and cockpit based on the SR-71 Pilots Manual
• Fuel transfer & Centre of Gravity management control panel
• Full VC night lighting
• Automatic Engine inlet Spike control
• Independent engine controls and afterburners
• Stunning afterburner and vapor effects
• Animated Technical Objective cameras in external view
• Crew access ladder (Shift E and parking brake on)
• Animated Engine Start Carts (parking brake set - no spoiler key)
• Fuel dump switch
• Aerial refueling capability from AI aircraft in FSX
• Animated Pop out anti-collision lights
• Fully Mach 3+ and 80,000+ feet capable
• Realistic undercarriage
• Realistic detailed functional VC
• Highly authentic sound set including special SR-71 start up sounds
• Authentic Afterburner free floating exhaust petal animation
• Realistic Drag chute movement based on Alpha and Beta values (spoiler key)
• Reconnaissance capability in FSX RSO view position & Side looking Cameras
• SR-71B Trainer model with authentic flight dynamics specifically for the B model
• Flight plan to hone your skills
• Wide screen Panel bmp included - 1260 x 768 pixels
• SR-71 Operations Manual in PDF form including brief history, walk around photos, and diagrams of the functional VC switches and gauges
• Two extra aircraft models - ASARS1 with Data link radome and Optical Bar Camera Nose version
• Engine Intake covers with battery off and zero engine RPM
• Exterior and interior shadows (interior requires DX10 and Vista)

You are cleared for a high-speed cruise to the Alphasim website to purchase this magnificent bird.

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DreamFleet & Reality XP Releases the Piper Dakota for FSX

DreamFleet and Reality XP announce the release of the Piper Dakota for FSX, based on N8086N owned by DreamFleet's founder Lou Betti the DreamFleet Dakota is the first-ever FSX aircraft to feature a complete set of Reality XP's new "Gauge XTreme" smooth running Flight Line T and Flight Line N gauges in both the 2D panels and Virtual Cockpit. In addition to their high fidelity operation, these gauges also feature completely dimmable gauge backlighting. and Reality XP's Garmin GNS430, GMA340 Audio Panel, and GTX327 Transponder.

The Dakota is DreamFleet's first aircraft to feature a choice of 3, different 2D panel resolutions for different monitor sizes selectable from within the cockpit, other features include a highly detailed Virtual Cockpit, removable landing gear fairings, two engine sound sets ,a choice of pilot gender , propeller models and ten included liveries. For complete details visit the Dreamfleet Website.

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Lionheart Creations Releases the Bellanca Turbo & Super Viking for FSX

New from the design studio's of Lionheart Creations comes the elaborately modeled Bellanca Super Viking and Turbo Viking, sporting high detail 32 bit textures, a precision model that is
created from factory drawings and guided by actual Bellanca Viking owners and inspectors, as well as a precision air file to insure a pure and authentic handling aircraft comparable only to
that of the Bellanca Super Viking.

If you love realism in your simulation aircraft, if you like the sleek lines of the sexy Bellanca Viking, if you have always wanted to own a 200 MPH private plane, if you like high detail levels
in your VC, then this might be a prospective addition to your hanger collection.

The Bellanca Super Viking by Lionheart Creations Ltd. comes with a full complement of features that include;

• Two different air file platforms, Super Viking and Turbo Viking
• New high resolution VC graphics with four high detail instrument panels
• 2 Versions of Avionics stacks, Bendix and classic King variants
• High detail Virtual Cockpit that features fully animated controls and functioning switches
• Aircraft totally designed from both factory drawings and from owners of the Viking aircraft
• Precision air file for true to life aircraft handling characteristics
• Model created in Gmax for fluid like surfaces and elaborate animation tracking
• Eleven different exterior paint schemes based off factory designs and existing Vikings
• All different interiors based both off of factory designs and real Vikings
• Opening passenger door and opening cargo door
• Tie down mode with realistic aircraft cover designed from the real thing
• Illuminated Instrumentation and exclusive 'Soft Glow' interior
• Exclusive Dome Light control that isn't associated with Nav Lights command
• All buttons and levers in the VC are animated including maps, manual, door handle, vents
• 250 MPH cruise (175 knots) @ 75% throttle with subtle landings with full flaps at 65 knots
• Optional female pilot also available in the selections list

$24.95 USD

For more information and purchase, click here to visit Lionheart Creations.

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Carenado Releases the Mooney 201 M20J for FSX

Mooney 201 M20J ONLY FOR FSX

This aircraft has been developed only for FSX using all the new features FSX allows as external shadows on VC, dynamic shadows, normal mapping, specular mapping and bloom lights. The package contains the best textures ever created by Carenado (internal and external).

The 3D model has an excellent relationship between details and polygons, aircraft curves are extremely soft improving the quality of the visual model without harming FPS.

This model includes:

• Standard model - IFR certification – four-places – Low wing - tricycle landing gear.
• 3 variations and blank textures – maximum details and realistic 3 textures kit.
• Interactive virtual cockpit.
• Full moving parts: Ailerons, elevators, rudders, flaps and trim tab – Animated Cowl Flaps – RAM air operative - Rolling wheels – Opening doors – Animated Sun Visor.
• Navigation lights, beacons, landing lights – Full dynamic effects (shines over the body and panel, night lights).
• Dynamic shine and reflections.
• Custom Mooney's Sounds.
• Transparent windows.
• 3D modeled full pilot's animation and cockpit area.
• Real Propeller.
• Many details as: pitot pressure chamber, antennas, chocks, fuel caps, pitot tube cover, Control Lock, Baggage Area ... etc.
• Custom panel and gauges.
• Built-in Zoom Gauges and digital readout features.
• Realistic light effects on gauges.
• Window's reflections.
• Night light effects on panel.
• Yoke – Toggle yoke at VC.
• Panel Manager.
• Extra Keypad – Normal Checklist – Emergency Checklist – Performance information – Realistic performance based on Mooney's documents and experimented Mooney's pilot observations...and our own experience on real flight and MFS.

Similar behavior compared with the actual airplane – Real weight and balance - PDF document with information is added to the model. By CARENADO COMPANY.

USD $ 26.95

Click here to purchase this magnificent aircraft from Carenado.

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Eaglesoft Release Citation X for FSX

Eaglesoft has released the Citation X 1.0 for Flight Simulator X and has been designed to work seamlessly in FSX/SP2/DX9.0C. The package also contains updates to avionics and textures to work with FSX. If you are a prior user you can download a coupon for 20% off. More information at Eaglesoft Website.

New FSX Tutorials Section

In our continuing effort to make FSX an enjoyable experience for everyone, we at High Flight Simulations have created the FSX Tutorials section to help all FS Pilots, from the beginner to advanced, better understand the basic fundamentals and procedures of flying.

Microsoft FS tutorials tend to be vague and over technical, therefore we have developed these fundamental sections to better help those understand the basics of flight instrumentation, airports and simple radio navigation procedures involved in real flying.

These sections will help individuals adapt them to flight simulation, thus providing more of an "as real as it gets" simulation experience.

Click on the FSX Tutorials tab above to enter.

FSUIPC 4.26 for FSX

Full release of FSUIPC 4 (incorporating WideFS 7) for use with FSX March 6, 2008

FSUIPC4 is a completely new version of FSUIPC designed for FSX and hopefully all future versions of Microsoft Flight Simulator. It is built around the new Microsoft interface named ‘SimConnect’ which is used almost (but not yet quite) exclusively for its interactions with FSX. This should guarantee it compatibility with future versions as Microsoft become responsible for maintaining the simConnect interface itself. The function of FSUIPC, now that developers have an official Microsoft interface they can use, is still twofold, as it has been over the last seven years.

Download (3 MB)

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On-Line Flying Updates

VATSIM Official ServInfo Update 2007

Thanks to the hard work of Alex Stjepanovic, the "VATSIM-official" ServInfo data file update has been released. The new data files and airline logos are available for download from the VATSIM file library. The file should be unzipped into the folder where ServInfo is installed. It will overwrite the existing FIR.dat and ServInfo.dat files, as well as the airline logo images.

This is a valuable update to one of the most popular software programs for online flying. It provides full details of current online flying activity on VATSIM and other similar networks. If you don't already have ServInfo, you'll find full details and the download link at www.avsim.com/hangar/utils/servinfo/home.htm.

IVAO New Pilot Client For FSX

IVAO-AERO has announced the release of an updated version of their pilot client software for FSX - “IvAp v1.9.6”. This update optimizes compatibility with FSX Service Pack 2 and Acceleration Pack with other improvements including increased stability, more flexible hotkey handling, updated realistic ICAO flight plan and several other bug fixes. For more information and to download this new update, please visit IVAO-AERO to get your copy.

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High Flight Simulations Introduces the Lockheed L-049A Constellation v3.0 (Final Version) FSX SP2/Acceleration

High Flight Simulations is pleased to introduce the Lockheed Constellation L-049A v3.0. This version is modified from v2.2 for FSX SP/2 Acceleration compatibility. The Lockheed L-049 Constellation was one of the most graceful airliners placed in service between the end of World War II in 1945 and the advent of the commercial jet age in the mid-1950's. With its long, sinuous fuselage and gently tapered, upswept wings, the sleek Constellation suggested a seagull in flight.

This package includes the complete aircraft with everything you need to start flying. A 2-D Panel with modern radios for easier navigation and a customized sound set are included. Customized gauges. ***New for v3.0 - Camera Views have been added for better outside viewing.*** There is no VC available.

Liveries (in DXT3 Format) include Air France, BOAC, Braniff, Capitol, Delta Airlines, KLM, L' Air Azur, Pan American Airways, Quantis Empire, TWA (Pre 1950's) & TWA (White). This aircraft will work in all versions of FSX, but has not been tested on DirectX10.

The Lockheed Constellation v1.1 was recently featured in PC Pilot Magazine Winter Special Edition and was awarded the FlightSim.com Design of the Month Award in January, 2007.

Authors: Wayne Tudor, Dale DeLuca, Sofia Campos, Juan Velilla Morton, Joao Paz, John Howard White, Paul Strogen, Brian C. Selb & High Flight Simulations

Click here to Download.

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High Flight Simulations Releases the Cessna C206T Stationair v2.2 for FSX SP2/Accleleration

High Flight Simulations is pleased to introduce the Cessna C206T Turbo Stationair VERSION 2.2 (Complete Aircraft) by Blue Sky Simulations, Roger Bonne & GUIDEE Francois-Denis. VERSION 2.2 has been reworked for FSX SP2/Acceleration and flies like a dream! All textures are rendered in DXT-3 format for crisp texturing without sacrificing frame rates. Originally modeled for FS2004, this rendition of the sturdy aircraft has been adapted for FSX. Includes customized panel and sound package by Peter Spanakos. Both an analog and Garmin G1000 glass panel versions have been included. This aircraft has no VC. For FS-X only!

Click here to download the Cessna C206T Stationair

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Phoenix Simulation Software Has Ceased Trading

PSS Press Release - 1/16/2008

In an attempt to halt the current speculation surrounding Phoenix Simulation Software, the closure of their web site and the lack of response to support and emails, I would like to make public the following statements.

PHOENIX SIMULATION SOFTWARE
REGRET TO ANNOUNCE

That the Company and web site have ceased trading.

PSS have experienced severe difficulties both of a personal and financial level that unfortunately at this time cannot be remedied. The financial difficulties are mainly caused by the individuals who preferred to use sites like pirate bay instead of paying to support the growth and continuation of PSS and then clogging up our forums with technical support queries for products you don't actually own , You know who you are! As a result of this former CEO Graham Waterfield has been left with no alternative but the closure of the company and early retirement.

However, I Antony Waterfield son of Graham along with an investment consortium are in the process of establishing a new company and acquiring the rights, intellectual property & existing customer base from PSS in order that we may keep the company alive and progress it to a higher level.

This will include but is not limited to the following:

• Improved more user friendly web site/ product catalog.
• Improved technical support system including knowledge base and ticketing.
• Upgrade existing products to FSX where possible.
• Development of further Expansion products for Fs2004/FSX

In the mean time a limited version of the former PSS web site system will be available shortly so existing customers can gain access to previously purchased products and we are taking steps to reintroduce a basic temporary technical support system.

I would like to personally thank the Avsim staff, Tom Allensworth, Robert Kirkland along with John Room, Rob Elliot, Ben Jones etc. for their continued effort supporting the users of PSS products in the forums during this outage.

Antony Waterfield

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Introducing Our New Flight Simulation Forum

After a small degree of difficulty, High Flight Simulations is pleased to introduce our new Flight Simulation Forum. A place where all types of Flight Simulation enthusiasts can share their experiences, knowledge, screen shots or anything related to Flight Simulation. Topics include FSX, FS2004, Flight Simulator Add-On's, Flight Simulation Hardware and Virtual Airlines.

Registration is quick, easy and as usual, "absolutely FREE"! After registration, your user name and password will be automatically e-mailed to you. Feel free to drop on by the Forum and share your experiences, ask your questions, or leave your comments.

Click the FS Forum link to visit the Forum.

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High Flight Simulations Announces fsx.cfg File Tweaking Service

High Flight Simulations is pleased to now offer a low cost service for tweaking fsx.cfg files. Our new fsx.cfg File Tweaking Service will take the stress out of modifying your fsx.cfg file by making the modifications for you. Of course, our FREE do-it-yourself tweaking options will always be available for users who are comfortable with the tweaking process.

Click here to go to the FSX Tweaking Solutions | fsx.cfg File Tweaks section for more information.

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GAPALP - In-Cabin Browser

In-Cabin Browser: Surf the Internet, read the html help on how to use the GPS while you are actually using it, watch the latest YouTube Flight Sim video, or read pdf files or other useful file formats to pass the time on that 2 hour flight. All from within the comfort of your FSX or FS9 airplane cabin!

No more need to switch between a stand alone web browser and Flight Simulator, which causes a loss of realism since you lose sound and cannot focus on your Flight Simulator window when this is done. When you need to get back to checking the aircraft controls, just hide the browser and, when you are ready, return to what you were looking at.

This browser is designed to run within the Flight Simulator environment and has a simple interface in order to minimize the graphics impact on Flight Simulator. Running FSX or FS9 in windowed mode is the recommended use of In-Cabin Browser and you will receive the maximum benefits from doing that, such as negligible frame rate hit. In Cabin Browser will run in FSX and FS9 full screen mode, with some choppiness and loss frame rates when fast scrolling Internet pages on certain computer hardware (such as dual core processors). Configuration settings are suggested to minimize this impact, such as Flight Simulator configuration file tweaks, in the help file. Local file formats supported and viewable within In Cabin Browser are html, htm, pdf, xml, and txt.

DIRECT DOWNLOAD UPON PURCHASE
or
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Ship Simulator 2008

Ship Simulator is a revolutionary simulation game that puts players at the helm of some of the most varied and detailed ships to be found at sea.
Players will need to perform a multitude of tasks, all set within a stunning 3D environment, taking control of a wide array of ship types - from massive cargo ships and ferries, to speedboats, yachts, water taxis and even the mighty Titanic.

The waters you sail are also as varied as the ships, with newly added harbors such as Southampton (including the Solent), Marseille and San Francisco. Ship Simulator 2008 will amaze you with its progress and will rock your simulated world.

• Dynamic ocean waves, with realistic ship motions
• Long distance travels , open ocean voyages between ports
• Visible damage system
• Thirty new complex and challenging missions
• Extensive day, night, and weather systems
• Three new environments: San Francisco, Southampton/Cowes/Solent, and Marseille
• Sixteen new ships, each with walk through functionality and interactive bridge controls
• Controllable container crane
• Advanced vector graphic sea chart based on realistic 3D seabed models, with full-screen display option, transparency setting, and level-of-detail on text & depth readings
• Advanced damage system showing dents and holes in the ships after severe collisions
• Free-roam mode where players can choose a ship, an environment, set all weather, day & time parameters and get sailing
• Realistic bow splash water, with support from an advanced physics simulation model
• Extensive mapping options for keys and joystick buttons
• Advanced rope system, which allows you to connect and disconnect player ships to other ships or mooring boulders at will (anchoring is now also possible)
• Addition of icebergs which cause damage when you collide with them
• Mid-mission save function
• A system for sinking ships when damaged below the water line
• Advanced system for scoring and ranking in different ship type classes, linked to your on-line profile on the forum
• Set way points yourself in free-roaming mode
• Mission editor, so you can create your own adventures and share them with your fellow players on the forum

Minimum system requirements

• Windows 2