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Just Flight Releases F-Lite 757 Jetliner FREEMIUM

2011-11-09T21:10:00.000Z

Just Flight has released a freemium (limited) version of their F-Lite 757 product, which can be downloaded here. Stay tuned for a review of the product.

More To Come...

2011-10-07T22:03:00.000+01:00

I know there hasn't been a lot of new content here lately as I've been busy, but there is more to come. Subscribe to our RSS feed by clicking "Post Feed" in the navigation bar, and you'll get the latest updates. Here's to more enjoyable hours of simming in the future.

PMDG 737NGX Released

2011-08-05T03:54:00.000+01:00

After many years' wait, PMDG has released their 737NGX simulation to the world. You can grab it at the PMDG website for download now. I would like to note that, as of the time of publishing, the store is down, possibly due to high demand, and there are reports of things going slow. Given PMDG's reputation, however, it seems likely that the issues will disappear as time goes on. More coverage on

JRollon CRJ for X-Plane Reaches Release Candidate 1 and More X-Plane News

2011-04-10T16:27:00.001+01:00

X-Plane developer JRollon has announced on their forum that their CRJ-200 product has reached Release Candidate 1 status (and included a couple nice screenshots to boot). In addition, according to a post by a team member in that thread, the product could be released within a month. Also according to the thread, the CRJ will be able to receive Navigraph updates, which will undoubtedly appeal to

Piracy and Flight Simulation, Revisited

2010-10-30T11:00:00.001+01:00

Back in January, my Piracy and Flight Simulation post stirred up some interesting conversation and analysis. One interesting thought is that, as I covered in "More Information On Microsoft Flight," according to the FAQ on Microsoft's Flight web page, the new simulator will include an "integrated content marketplace." Integrating the add-ons in a marketplace might offer developers a way to

From The PMDG Forum

2010-10-29T18:11:00.002+01:00

Here's a short review of the latest from the PMDG Forum over at AVSIM: A post on October 23 compares the virtual cockpit of the PMDG 737NG for FS2002 with the new NGX, with predictable results. PMDG has clearly come incredibly far over the years, and they have a lot to celebrate when the NGX is released. At the same time, it's pretty amazing to look back and see how advanced PMDG's old 737

More Information On Microsoft Flight

2010-09-23T05:05:00.001+01:00

Microsoft has released additional information about Microsoft Flight, as well as a second teaser trailer. While the new teaser doesn't really tell us anything, the newly posted FAQ clears a few things up. In particular, it states that Games for Windows - Live will be used to enhance "both the social and game play experiences of the title," which make it sound like the service will indeed be

Aerosoft Airbus X Released

2010-09-02T21:38:00.000+01:00

Aerosoft has released its Airbus X product for FSX. The Airbus X includes A320 and A321 models. It is available for download from Aerosoft USA for $40.55 USD and from the EU Shop for 37,95 EUR (including VAT). According to the product page on Aerosoft USA, the boxed version is expected to be released on September 30, 2010, and will be available for $45.99 USD or 39,99 EUR over at the EU shop.

"Flight" Fright

2010-08-22T21:28:00.002+01:00

While I was, admittedly, more than a bit skeptical of Microsoft Flight in my post about its announcement, some reactions from the community seem to take it a bit too far. In particular, an editorial posted over at simFlight.COM (and I am careful to note here that the opinions of the author are not necessarily the same as the opinions of the site) takes quite a negative stance on Flight based on

PMDG 747-400LCF Model Extension Released

2010-08-20T15:41:00.004+01:00

PMDG has released a 747-400LCF model for their 747-400X product for FSX. Like the earlier 747-8i/F extension, the 747-400LCF product will not feature new flight dynamics, but does sport a detailed new model. It also features a number of animations of loading 787 components. The 747-400LCF (Large Cargo Freighter), also known as the Dreamlifter, is a modification of the 747-400 used to carry

Microsoft Flight Announced

2010-08-17T18:02:00.000+01:00

Microsoft has announced a new game known as "Microsoft Flight." While one can only speculate at this point, it seems as if Microsoft will take a more mass market approach with the new simulator. According to the press release, Microsoft Flight is "inspired by" the Flight Simulator franchise. The release also states that "'Microsoft Flight' will bring a new perspective to the long-standing genre

Feelthere Releases Embraer E-Jets v2

2010-08-13T19:20:00.000+01:00

The developer feelthere has released their Embraer E-Jets v2 product for FS2004 and FSX. The original feelthere E-Jets garnered generally positive reviews from sites such as AVSIM, FlightSim.com, flugsimulation.com (German) and Avionic-Online (French). This E-Jets v2 features the ERJ-175 and ERJ-195 models (while the original featured the ERJ-170 and ERJ-190 models along with the Embraer

On Blogging: Posting

2010-08-13T17:13:00.000+01:00

This article is part of a series on blogging. <Getting Started | Customization> Posting isn't just about being able to use the editor (although that is an important part); it is also about being able to find material to incorporate in your own articles and come up with your own ideas.Before you get started writing a post, it is best to have at least an idea for the article prepared. If you are

On Blogging: Getting Started

2010-08-09T10:00:00.001+01:00

This article is part of a series on blogging. <Introduction | Posting> As I mentioned in the previous introduction to this series of articles, getting started with blogging is really the easiest part.There are a number of blog hosting services that allow you to easily create a blog without requiring a hosting service that supports a scripting language or knowledge of how to install blogging

Events Tomorrow, 8/8/2010

2010-08-07T21:19:00.000+01:00

Hello folks, sorry for the delay on the blogging series; posts should be coming out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday until the series is completed starting this next Monday, so stay tuned. In the meanwhile, here are a couple events going on tomorrow: VATSIM will be holding World VATSIM Day. The event is not organized like other events on the network, but instead encourages you to get involved

On FSX, Stability, and Taking A Stand

2010-06-20T21:07:00.002+01:00

First thing's first: this is not, in essence, an FS2004/X-Plane vs FSX article. Both of those simulators have their advantages and disadvantages compared to FSX; there are plenty of comparisons readily found using a search engine such as Google. This article isn't about performance either. FSX runs quite well on decent modern hardware, and frame rates certainly aren't the end-all and be-all of a

On Blogging, Contributing to The Community and The Future

2010-06-11T19:25:00.001+01:00

The recent release of the iPad has caused a bit of an uproar from some over the perception that the device is more for the consumption of media than the creation of it. This got me thinking – is it important that we create content and don't simply consume it, and does this apply to the realm of flight simulation? In my opinion, the answer to both of those questions is a resounding “yes”. Digital

The Sky Ahead

2010-06-10T04:19:00.002+01:00

I've been fairly busy lately, and have been unable to post. I apologize to any readers who may have been waiting for me to post, and thank those of you who have stuck around. With that out of the way, I want to let you know that there is plenty more to come here at A Flightsim Blog. I will be shifting focus to blogging itself for a little while, with information on why it's important to be not

Interview With Angle of Attack's Chris Palmer

2010-04-13T04:41:00.000+01:00

I apologize to anyone who has been waiting for this; there were a few unforeseen technical difficulties. For those looking for some general background information on Angle of Attack, please see the About Us page on the AOA website. I'm hoping to release an extended version of the interview shortly, so stay tuned if you're interested.

A Few Notes On Saturday's FSBreak

2010-04-05T16:01:00.001+01:00

Although I was unable to be in the chat for Saturday's FSBreak Live show, I was able to watch the recorded stream. Here are a few notes on the show: Aviator90 Angle of Attack's Aviator90 series of free training continues with Episode 29: Fuel and Performance Planning and Episode 30: Flight Planning, which were both filmed in-air. Hard Drive Failures If you follow the blog on Twitter or use the

Just Flight Holds Easter Sale

2010-04-05T15:18:00.001+01:00

Just Flight is holding an Easter sale until 10:00AM GMT tomorrow (6:00AM EST). All flight simulators and add-ons are 15% off according to the news release, which gives the details on how to apply the discount.

Lost Luggage Simulator X Announced

2010-04-01T11:00:00.002+01:00

A new development team dubbed "Linsim" has announced a revolutionary new add-on: Lost Luggage Simulator X.Despite the fact that lost luggage is a very real phenomenon, it has never been represented in a simulator until now. Goodbye bag, hope to see you soon. The concept is fairly simple: a passenger on your plane arrives at the destination, but his or her luggage does not. This is where Lost

A2A Simulations B-17 Accu-Sim Expansion Released

2010-04-01T00:40:00.000+01:00

Good news on the A2A home page today: the Accu-Sim Expansion for their Wings of Power B-17 (for FSX) has been released. It is now available from their online store for $29.99 USD. The original B-17 add-on is required ($25.00 USD when bundled with the Accu-Sim expansion).

Captain Sim Spring Sale

2010-03-30T22:50:00.000+01:00

Captain Sim is currently offering its "Spring Sale". While most of the deals aren't as good as the 24-hour sale Captain Sim held last year, they are offering some fairly good discounts, especially on FS2004 products, at their online store.

A Few Notes On Yesterday's FSBreak

2010-03-29T10:00:00.002+01:00

Just a few notes on yesterday's FSBreak podcast. Twitter I tweeted updates about everything that was being discussed during the podcast. You can see this by going to A Flightsim Blog's page on Twitter. The Flight Simulator Toolbar Jon Coffing has created a browser toolbar specifically for simmers, with links to useful resources and more. Head over to the toolbar's website for more information.