Aircraft

Black Skylands Is the Sky Pirate Fantasy Life Sim I Never Knew I Needed

The sky pirate aesthetic was popularized in the video game world when Final Fantasy XII was released back in 2006. It’s an appealing idea that’s been explored in books and other media with steampunk settings, but it’s not one that we often see in video games. Indie developing studio Hungry Couch wants to change that with their new game, Black Skylands, and this ambitious project is looking very promising so far. Black Skylands takes place in a world where the lands have splintered into tons of different floating islands in

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport Review (HomaSim)

Third-party developer HomaSim recently released Imam Khomeini International Airport (OIIE) in Tehran for Microsoft Flight Simulator, adding a relevant hub to a region that definitely doesn’t see many add-ons. The airport itself is quite interesting as it shares airline traffic to and from the capital of Iran with its neighbor Mehrabad International Airport. OIIE handles all the international traffic, while Mehrabad is host to all the domestic traffic. You could say that it’s a bit less scenic than Mehrabad, which is in the middle of the city and closer to

Microsoft Flight Simulator Pilatus Porter Gets New Video; Fenix’s Airbus A320 Gets New Screenshots

Fenix Simulations and FlightSimGames released new assets of their upcoming add-on aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator. We start with Fenix, which released three new screenshots of its upcoming Airbus A320 on its official Discord. If you squint, you’ll see very impressive dried rain streaks on the windscreen. The level of detail going into this aircraft is certainly considerable. Next, we take a look at FlightSimGames’ Pilatus Porter PC-6, with more videos showing a variety of tests made in the work-in-progress cockpit. [embedded content] [embedded content] [embedded content] [embedded content] Recently,

Microsoft Flight Simulator Osaka Kansai Airport Announced; DHC-2 Beaver, Fenix’s A320, & F-14 Get New Screenshots, Brisbane Gets New Trailer

Today third-party developers had a lot of news, reveals, and releases of Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons to share. Let’s start with an announcement. Japanese developer Technobrain (whom you may know for the excellent Yao Airport) moved on to a much bigger challenge and is developing Osaka Kansai International Airport (RJBB). Built fully on an artificial island, it’s the third-busiest airport in Japan and the most relevant in the west of the country. It includes two runways and two massive terminals, one of which is the biggest in the world, built

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport Review (Drzewiecki Design)

Third-party developer Drzewiecki Design recently released Moscow Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin International Airport (UUEE) in Russia for Microsoft Flight Simulator. As the busiest airport in Russia and the fifth-busiest in Europe, UUEE is certainly relevant if you want to simulate airline or cargo operations in the country. It’s currently available on Orbx Direct for approximately $23, which means that you can use the handy Orbx Central client to install the airport and keep it updated. If you want to take a good look at what the scenery looks like, you can

Microsoft Flight Simulator Brisbane, O.R. Tambo, Aysén, & Aarhus Airports Get New Screenshots; Sumburgh Released

Today Third-party developers released a lot of assets about airports coming for Microsoft Flight Simulator, while another has been released. First of all, Orbx shared a first look at the brand new Brisbane Airport (YBBN) in Queensland, Australia. As the third-busiest airport in the country, this is certainly a relevant addition to the sim, and another step in Orbx’s quest to improve the country where it’s based. “Brisbane Airport is the work of our experienced team in Havant who have overhauled the airport with a considerable number of updates since

Microsoft Launches Orbis’ Flying Eye Hospital For Free in Microsoft Flight Simulator; Also Coming to Xbox

Today Microsoft is releasing something rather special in Microsoft Flight Simulator for free. An add-on that will be released in the official marketplace of the simulator will add the MD-10 operated by Orbis International, a non-profit organization working on the treatment and prevention of blindness. Said MD-10, christened the Flying Eye Hospital is a full-fledged teaching hospital that can travel around the world within the airframe of the veteran airliner. Unfortunately, the MD-10 will be static and won’t be available for flight, but users will be able to visit it

Microsoft Flight Simulator DHC-2 Beaver Teased, Pilatus Porter & Tehran Get New Videos; Aysén Airport Announced

Today is Sunday, but third-party developers for Microsoft Flight Simulator never stop in their quest to bring new content to the popular sim. First of all, a developer from Military Visualizations posted a single screenshot of the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver. The aircraft, introduced in 1948 is a true classic and there are still many flying today. It’s certainly one of the most-wanted general aviation birds among many dedicated simmers. FlightSimGames is continuing to work on its Pilatus Porter PC-6 and released more work-in-progress videos. [embedded content] [embedded content]

Microsoft Flight Simulator Moscow & Genoa Airports Released; PA28 Warrior II Gets New Screenshots

Today third-party developers had new assets and releases to share of new add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator. First of all, we hear from Just Flight about the upcoming PA28 Warrior II, which is in final testing but isn’t quite ready yet. The developer expects a release late next week or early in the following week. In the meanwhile, you can check out new screenshots below. Next is the release of Moscow Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin International Airport (UUEE) in Russia by Drzewiecki Design. The massive airport is currently available on

Microsoft Flight Simulator Bombardier Dash 8 Showcased in New Video; Adelaide Gets Release Date & Popham Launched

Today third-party developers had quite a few interesting reveals about upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons. First of all, Skyline Simulations provided a look at the cockpit 3D model for its upcoming Bombardier Dash 8 100, 200, and 300. You can take a look below. Next is Impulse Simulations that announced a release date and details for Adelaide Airport (YPAD) in Australia. It’s coming on July 16 for $29.95AUD and below you can read a features list and take a look at new screenshots. 15,000+ Hand Placed ObjectsFull PBR TexturingCustom AnimationsAnimated