Flight Simulator 9

FS Addon reports that they’re working on releasing a Turbo Piper Cub for FSX and FS9:

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming this month….. a BUSH PLANE! Simon Smeiman of South Africa has built a wonderful little Turbo Piper Cub and we’re aiming to get it on the market this month !

More good news….. it flies in FSX… but also in FS2004 !

Best news….. it will NOT be very expensive……

The FlightSim Pilot Shop are running a promotion on the Precision Aerobus - Jetstream 41 for Flight Simulator X and Flight Simulator 2004. You can purchase the add-on for only $10 (usual price is $37). Hurry though, as the offer only runs through to Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008.

Over 2 years of modeling, extensive data research and consultations by real J41 pilots. PAOB - Precisionaerobus is pleased to announce the release of the most advanced Jetstream 41 in FS world which supports FSX (including Acceleration Expansion).

Special Attention was given for both modeling and flight dynamics on this aircraft. “We try our best to include real data to the flight dynamic files.” All flight dynamics were also beta tested by many real pilots, J31 pilots and a JS41 flight test engineer from the UK. The flight model is developed by a highly standard aircraft model designer, so the exterior visual model is highly detailed and super smooth with sweet frame rates. Accurate wing root section and wing profiles are also included. Precision of fuselage, nose and cockpit windows also give you an excellent proportion of views from the virtual cockpit.

Features

• Accurate configuration on flaps, rudder, aileron, elevator, spoiler, propeller, gear compressed, steerable front gear and retractable gears
• Accurate and precise flight modeling tailor-make for FS with sweet fame rate
• Highly detailed gear and accurate moving parts
• Animated passenger door and cargo door
• Accurate wing root section and wing profile
• Reflective shiny texture
• Metallic object is really reflect with environment
• Reflective glass is really transparent and reflective
• Highly detailed windows
• The cockpit and fuselage windows are really cut
• Free download repainted liveries
• FS standard cockpit 2D panel
• Detail 3D Virtual Cockpit with panel gauges
• Gear door open
• Additional 4 Wing Views
• Right Engine Fire for single engine climb test
• Authentic sound effect created for real Jetstream 41
• Special model for Search & Rescue

In a departure from Eaglesoft’s usual aircraft releases, they have produced an avionics suite for Flight Simulator X and Flight Simulator 2004.

This appears to be tremendous value for money at $21.95 and includes the following:Dynamic and accurate

• Sandel 3308 and GNS 530 GPS Avionics
• Dynamic and accurate Sandel 4550 Electronic Attitude Indicator
• Garmin GNS 530 and Dual 430 Package
• Garmin Dual 106A VOR 1&2 Heads
• Garmin GMA 340Hi Audio Center and GTX 330 Transponder
• Mid Continent 4300 Electric Primary/Standby Attitude Indicator
• Stec 55X Autopilot w/SA200 Altitude Pre Selector w/Audio Annunciator

Just Flight have announced that they will soon be releasing their Mosquito for FSX and FS9.

Our long-awaited Mosquito expansion for FSX and FS2004 will soon be taking to the simulated skies. Mosquito is fully licensed by the Royal Air Force and has been developed to the very highest standards by the vintage aircraft experts at Aeroplane Heaven as a lasting tribute to this amazing aircraft.

The DVD-ROM is due for release on the 15th August, priced at £14.99/€22.95/$29.99 and the package will also be available as a Download. Mosquito will include three classic variants - the B. Mk IV, the FB. Mk VI and the frightening FB Mk XVIII Tsetse with its underslung flak gun.

In addition, owners of Mosquito will be able to expand it further with two keenly priced Upgrade Packs, which will be available as Downloads for just £4.99 each, and included on the DVD-ROM version ready to be unlocked upon payment.

These Upgrade Packs will add a total of eight additional aircraft types in sixteen liveries to your Mosquito hangar - click on the links below for screenshots and full details.

Mosquito Special Ops - Upgrade Pack A (60Mb)
Mosquito Photo-Recon & Radar - Upgrade Pack B (47Mb)

Aerosoft has added another airport to their German Airports 2 collection - Leipzig/Halle:

Leipzig/Halle is the last airport covered in the German Airports 2 collection and as always this is state of the art scenery design.

Continuing in the tradition of the German Airport Series, Leipzig/Halle is featured with its latest and up to date layouts, buildings, objects, runways, taxiways, lights, and navigation aids. Just like the real life airport.

A high definition aerial photograph has been used for ground texturing making the airport and its surroundings seem absolutely realistic. The GA Team have also included the Dynamic Airport Enhancement Services Lite Edition by Oliver Pabst as was the case in earlier releases such as Hanover and Frankfurt. Numerous moving vehicles on the apron and the nearby `Autobahn´ create a lively atmosphere!

Even with this whole range of objects, details and features, the framerates remains excellent.

Features

• Detailed representation of the airport and immediate surrounding
• All navigation aids included (ILS,VOR/DME,NDB,ATIS)
• Photorealistic day and night textures
• Taxiway bridge over highway
• Animated trains and train signals and announcement on the train station
• Over 2000 cars on the surrounding roads (actual number depends on time of day and framerates
• AES Light to provide vehicle traffic in the platforms (new…. Cars now detect aircraft and give way)
• AES TrafficTool
• Based on aerial image (April 2008)
• New DHL included
• Porsche plant near Runway 26R
• New engine test hangar
• Surrounding includes small roads and small villages
• AGNIS docking system
• Ground textures with Mipmaps
• Extensive manual
• Original DFS-charts
• Compatible with AES (Airport Enhancement Services)
• Compatibel with Ultimate Terrain Europe
• And much more

All customers of this version are eligible to a FREE UPDATE to the FSX version of Leipzig/Halle as soon as its released!