For the next 10 days, you can get an additional 10% off our already low prices on flight simulator and hardware at the FlightSimX Online Store.

The offer also applies to real world pilot supplies, making a total of over 1,000 items available at discounted prices.

The sale last until the 14th July, 2009 and don’t forget, we ship worldwide.

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Captain Sim have released some preview details of their upcoming 767-300 Pro Pack.

Key Features

• Unparalleled visual quality and realism
• Designed according to FSX standards
• DirectX 9/10 compatible

Systems

• Extensive Systems Programming
• Flight Management System (FMS)
• 2 high resolution full-screen 2D Panels
• 40+ additional 2D Panels

You can read more details and see a selection of screenshot on the Captain Sim site.

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Xtreme Prototypes have released their X-1 “Second Generation” rocket plane for FSX.

The X-1 SG was an advanced version of the original Bell X-1, the first aircraft in history to have broken the sound barrier with Captain Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager, in October of 1947. The second generation X-1s were designed to double the speed of sound and set new altitude records in excess of 90,000 feet. The new X-1s were similar to the original aircraft, with the same XLR-11 rocket engine, but were longer, heavier and had a conventional glass canopy.

The Xtreme Prototypes X-1 Second Generation add-on package for FSX contains six variations of the four Bell X-1 SG rocket planes, with three different virtual cockpits and many other exciting features:

Three variations of the X-1A (USAF serial number 48-1384):

• “Bell-USAF” orange version
• “Bell-USAF” aluminum version
• “Bell-USAF-NACA” white version

One variation of the X-1B (USAF serial number 48-1385):

• “Bell-USAF-NACA” aluminum version

One variation of the (never built) X-1C (USAF serial number 48-1386):

• “USAF” aluminum version with front machine gun

One variation of the X-1D (USAF serial number 48-1386):

• “Bell-USAF” aluminum rollout version

As with all Xtreme Prototypes’ addons, each X-1 SG aircraft is highly detailed and has been carefully modeled based on available archive material in order to conform as closely as possible to the real-world research aircraft. The fully functional 3D virtual cockpits contain over 800 parts and full 3D gauges and flight instruments. All X-1 rocket aircraft systems are reproduced.

As a bonus, a light variation of a modified B-29 carrier aircraft (USAF serial number 52-1800) is included with the package to simulate high-altitude launches over the Mojave Desert, in addition to conventional takeoffs from the ground.

The add-on package also includes spectacular visual effects and sounds, several camera definitions and a 75-page user manual (PDF format, in English and French) based on the original X-1 SG manual. The flight model allows the airplanes to accelerate up to Mach 2.5 and reach altitudes of 90,000 feet.

The Xtreme Prototypes X-1 SG for Flight Simulator X is compatible with FSX SP2, FSX Acceleration Expansion Pack and FSX Gold.

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AlphaSim have released the FSX version of their AS365N Dauphin helicopter.

One of Aerospatiale’s finest designs, the Dauphin found roles in both the civilian and military spheres, acting as a reliable VIP transport as well as a well-equipped lifesaver in the SAR and MedEvac roles. AlphaSim’s package includes both the earlier N1 version as well as the modified N2, each in VIP transport and MedEvac guises.

One thing the Dauphin is known for is the variety of colourful paint schemes which were applied to its sleek lines, our model set does not disappoint here, there are no less than eight colourful texture sets (including a fictional US Coast Guard one), with matching interior colours. The models feature different interior fittings for VIP and MedEvac, the latter sporting a working winch on the N2 version.

The FSX is as usual where the model looks its best, self-shadowing and bump mapping adding to the appreciation of the Dauphin’s classic shape. FSX also adds some more detail, including a third crew member in the MedEvac version and added v-c detailing in all versions.

A superb set of Dauphin sounds by Adriano Martoni is included with both sim versions, these reproduce that special Dauphin whirring to a tee.

Both FS9 and FSX-specific flight models make the Dauphin a pleasure to fly. 6 months in development, this is a great package for both beginners and conessieurs alike. Owners of the FS9 version can get the FSX version FREE, just go back to your account area and access the Dauphin’s download area.

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FSAddon Publishing have launched a new brand – Accent’Sim -  to the Flight Sim world.

This will replace the FSCene Design Network that we started last year with Ruud Faber. Ruud is still using the brandname himself and we don’t want to increase confusion. We also needed a brand that can be used to distinguish additional products marketed by FSAddon from our own ‘base products’ such as Misty Fjords, Tongass Fjords, Vancouver, FSCargo and the likes.

Under Accent’Sim we’ll market our ‘other’ products that are usually being developed by authors ‘on their own’ without sticking to the rather stringent quality rules that we maintain ourselves for our in-house developed products.

The very first NEW product to be marketed by Accent’Sim will be ‘Northern Microlights’ by Neil Birch from the UK. This is a collection of little farm fields for Microlights/Ultralights in the UK. Neil has made this title some time ago on his own, and is now working on extending the number of fields into Central England.

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