Airports

Microsoft Flight Simulator Van Nuys & Isle Of Man Airports Showcased With New Screenshots

Today new screenshots were released for two relevant airports coming from third-party developers to Microsoft Flight Simulator. The first is Van Nuys (KVNY) in California, USA, that will be released soon by Orbx (sources 1, 2) You can check out plenty of new images below. The second is Isle Of Man (EGNS) in the UK from UK2000 Scenery showcased in a few dusk shots. Recently, we published our massive interview with head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann, who provided a lot of new info about the present and future of

Microsoft Flight Simulator F-14 Tomcat, Arrow II, and Halifax Stanfield Airport Get New Screenshots

Third-party developers have released new assets showcasing upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Starting with airports, we get a look at the new rendition of Halifax Stanfield International Airport (CYHZ) in the works at FSimStudios and Airfield Canada. This is coming soon, before the end of June. Next, Just flight revealed new images of the PA-28 Warrior II with a brief development update. “Model, texture and custom coding work is nearly complete on our upcoming PA28 Warrior II for MSFS, with flight dynamics and custom sounds well underway too!” last,

Microsoft Flight Simulator Spotlight Landing Challenge Brings You to Iceland’s Most Dangerous Airport

Microsoft and Asobo added a new spotlight landing challenge to Microsoft Flight simulator, and it’s a really breathtaking one. To celebrate the latest world update that includes Europe’s Nordic countries, the new landing challenge brings you to the remote and scenic Ísafjörður Airport (BIIS), which is one of the five included in the update. Ísafjörður is well-known among aviation enthusiasts due to being one of the most challenging and dangerous airports in the world. Landing on runway 08 requires a full 180-degree turn just before touchdown while flying very close

Microsoft Flight Simulator – Junkers Ju 52 & Germany/Austria/Switzerland Update Announced

Today Microsoft hosted a Q&A livestream with the developers of Microsoft Flight Simulator providing new information about upcoming updates. We hear from head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann and executive producer Martial Bossard. First of all, we learn that the next world update is Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In the video below you can see quite a few landmarks created for the update, including castles, stadiums, and more. As for airports, we’re getting Lübeck Airport (EDHL) and Klagenfurt (LOWK), and St. Gallen–Altenrhein Airport (LSZR). There will be at least

Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update V Gets Release Date; Features Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, & Iceland

Today Microsoft announced a release date for the next free World Update coming to its popular sim Microsoft Flight Simulator. The World Update features the Nordic countries, and precisely Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, & Iceland. It includes plenty of points of interest and several handcrafted airports, EKRN Bornholm Airport, BIIS Ísafjörður Airport, ENSB Svalbard Airport, ESSA Stockholm Arlanda Airport, and EFVA Vaasa Airport. In the video below you can check out a few screenshots from the latest developer livestream. It’s worth mentioning that the content included in the update will

Microsoft Flight Simulator Cape Town Revealed by Orbx; Kraków, Nelson, & Rothera Airports Get Screenshots & Video

Today third-party developers shared quite a lot of interesting news and assets about upcoming scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator. We start with Orbx, which goes to South Africa with one of its City Packs. Cape Town has been revealed today Below you can catch a features list and a gallery of screenshots. And yes, it’ll come with physical helipads for the helicopter pilots out there. Several high-detail custom landmarks including the Cape Town Stadium, Castle of Good Hope, and University of Cape Town More than 110 medium-detail custom landmarks, balancing

Microsoft Flight Simulator Cessna 170B, Yakushima & Block Island Airports Get New Screenshots

Today third-party developers had a lot of new screenshots to share about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Carenado revealed more screenshots of the granddaddy of modern Cessnas, the Cessna 170B, dating all the way back to 1952. We don’t yet know when this will be released, but it’s going to be “soon.” Next is Yakushima Airport (RJFC) in Japan by Simulación Extrema. This scenic airport on one of the Ryukyu Islands closest to the coast of Kyushu should be released today, so expect it to appear on SimMarket shortly.

Microsoft Flight Simulator Jakarta Soekarno–Hatta & Alderney Airports Announced; CRJ 900 Gets New Screenshots

Today third-party developers revealed two new add-on airports coming for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The folks at Binersim have kept quiet for several months, and today we learn why. Following Jakarta’s smaller airport Halim-Perdanakusuma they’re now going big with the main hub of the Indonesian capital, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (WIII). While the announcement wasn’t explicit, the screenshot you can see below unmistakably portrays the richly-decorated interior of one piers of Soekarno-Hatta. Considering that this is the ninth-busiest airport in Asia, it’ll be certainly an interesting addition for those who love flying

Microsoft Flight Simulator Edgley Optica Released by Orbx

Today Orbx released a brand new aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and it’s a rather peculiar one, the observation plane Edgley EA-7 Optica. The aircraft is currently available on Orbx Direct for $15.47. You can read an official description and take a look at plenty of screenshots below. Do keep in mind that you can actually win it (or any other add-on in Orbx’s lineup) if you get lucky in our ongoing giveaway. “The EA-7 Edgley Optica is a British designed aircraft for low-speed, long-range observation work.With a similar cockpit