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Microsoft Flight Simulator for Xbox Series X|S Will Have Up to 63 Enhanced Airports at Launch Depending on Edition

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Time Stamp: June 21, 2021 5:27 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Microsoft Flight Simulator is a massive package full of content, which shouldn’t surprise, considering that it features the while world. Yet, Xbox users will be able to enjoy even more content at launch than PC users did. While the simulator includes over 37,000 airports, most of them are procedurally-generated based on Bing Maps, so they’re not as “true-to-life” as you would expect from bespoke airport created manually by artists. Most are not terrible, but the experience of taking-off and landing at an enhanced airport is much more immersive. If you

Microsoft Flight Simulator CRJ 1000 Gets First Screenshots; Twin Otter Gets Details & Pricing; Edinburgh Airport & More Announced

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Time Stamp: June 21, 2021 1:35 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Today third-party developers had a lot of interesting news to share about upcoming aircraft and scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator. First of all, We hear from Aerosoft, which released the first screenshots of its upcoming CRJ 1000, featuring the AirFrance HOP! livery. More liveries will include Binter Canarias, Garuda Indonesia, Iberia, and more. It’ll come alongside the CRJ 900 as a further add-on to the excellent CRJ 550/700 package. Recently, we heard that Aerosoft hopes to release it this month and today it was confirmed that development is “fully on schedule.” Next,

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

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Time Stamp: June 20, 2021 4:34 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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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 Gets Free Iceland Mesh; Freeware Airbus A350, Cessna 170B, & Okegawa Airfield Get New Screenshots & Trailer

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Time Stamp: June 19, 2021 4:08 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Microsoft Flight Simulator add-on developers had several interesting reveals to share today. First of all, Orbx released a new mesh for Iceland that further improves the latest world update. The best thing is that it’s free. You can get it here from Orbx Direct. The next reveals comes from BlueMesh, which was working on a payware Airbus A350. The team includes only two developers, and they realized that the workload to create such a complex airliner was too big, so they decided to cancel the project. The good news is

Microsoft Flight Simulator Douglas DC-6 Released by PMDG; Pricing Revealed

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Time Stamp: June 18, 2021 3:25 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Today popular third-party developer PMDG released its Douglas DC-6 add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The aircraft is currently available on the developer’s own store for a discounted price of $54.99 (down from $59.99). While it features the extreme simulation depth PMDG products are known for, the developer implemented an optional “Automated Flight Engineer” that will help lighten the workload for less experienced pilots. Basically, it’s an AI feature that plays the combined role of the flight engineer and first officer, letting you focus on flying. Of course, it’s completely optional,

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

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Time Stamp: June 18, 2021 2:36 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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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

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Time Stamp: June 18, 2021 1:02 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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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

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Time Stamp: June 17, 2021 5:24 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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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 DC-6 by PMDG Gets New Video & Screenshots Showing Landing & Everts Air Livery

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Time Stamp: June 17, 2021 3:53 PM - Modified On: October 29, 2021 - Published By:
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Acclaimed third-party developer PMDG is preparing to release the Douglas DC-6 for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and today we get to see more screenshots and a video. The video features PMDG founder Robert Randazzo as he teaches us how to land this beautiful vintage airliner. The technique is certainly very different compared to modern jets. We also get to take a look at the iconic livery of Alaska-based Everts Air, which is the last airline operating scheduled DC-6 flights in the United States. Those were posted on PMDG’s official forum by