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Saitek - Pro Flight Cessna Trim Wheel

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:22:57 +1100

]]>The Officially licensed Cessna® Trim Wheel brings you closer to reality than ever before, fly using the actual trim wheel found in Cessna® 172 / 182 aircraft. The trim wheel covers 9 full rotations making it extremely accurate.

Unique, 2 - position desk clamp keeps your trim wheel securely fixed no matter how extreme the flying conditions.

PRODUCT FEATURES

9 Turns of revolution - Re-creates the genuine Cessna control movement
Trim Wheel can be mounted either on top or in front of your desk

Compatible with all mayor flying games including -

FS X & 2004
X-Plane
IL2

Connectivity: USB 2.0
Windows 7, Windows XP, XP64
and Windows Vista (all versions)
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Saitek - Pro Flight Cessna Yoke

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:14:00 +1100

]]>The Pro Flight Cessna® Yoke System is highly engineered to meet the exacting needs of the true flight simulation enthusiast, providing a smooth, accurate and totally realistic flying experience.

The Yoke has a full 90 degree's of turning from center, giving greater accuracy when flying. Use the integrated USB Hub to easily connect other parts of the Saitek Pro Flight range of products, such as additional Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant or Pro Flight Instrument Panel (both sold separately)

PRODUCT FEATURES

Accurate 1:1 scaled yoke handle found in Cessna® light aircraft
Durable Stainless Steel shaft with precision bearings gives smooth and predictable elevator and aileron control
Used with the supplied ST Programming software, integrated mode switch trebles the number of controls you have at your fingertips
Separate throttle quadrant with additional switches to configure any combination of throttle, flaps, mixture or prop pitch. Mount on top, in front of your desk, pilot or co-pilot side so that the controls are exactly where you want them
Unique, 2-position desk clamp keeps your yoke and quadrant securely fixed no matter how extreme the flying conditions
POV Hat Switch
3-position Mode Switch
3 axis levers on Quadrant
16 buttons, 3 lever detent buttons

Compatible with all mayor flying games including -

FS X & 2004
X-Plane
Lock-on 2
Black Shark
Falcon 4

Connectivity: USB 2.0
Windows 7, Windows XP, XP64
and Windows Vista (all versions)
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Saitek - Pro Flight Cessna Rudder Pedals

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:03:20 +1100

]]>Inspired by pedal designs found in Cessna® aircraft, the Rudder Pedals are solid and robust, providing durability and authenticity for the most demanding of aspiring pilots.

Foot plate included that will allow for greater control when using the rudder axis. Also included are a multitude of fixing options.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Authentic Cessna® Pedals with independent toe brakes
Rudder Axis - With self-centering mechanism
Independent brake axis - Allows for precise control when braking
Self centering with adjustable damping
Extended foot rest included for added comfort over long flights
Smart Technology (ST) programming software allows gamers to configure their controls to suit their preferred gaming style, and to save the configurations as personal profiles

Compatible with all mayor flying games including -

FS X & 2004
X-Plane
Lock-on 2
Black Shark
Falcon 4

Connectivity: USB 2.0
Windows 7, Windows XP, XP64
and Windows Vista (all versions)
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Aerosoft - PMDG 737 NGX

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:11:30 +1100

]]>The Definitive Simulation of the World`s Definitive Airliner! Aerosoft and PMDG are proud to offer the next level of airliner flight simulation with the release of the PMDG 737NGX 800/900 for Microsoft Flight Simulator X!

The PMDG 737NGX features an unprecedented level of systems fidelity. Developed over three years with technical input from Boeing and a team of real-life 737NG crew and maintenance advisors, we have painstakingly modeled nearly every system on the real aircraft in a fully dynamic and realistic manner.
Raise the wing spoilers and watch as the virtual hydraulic fluid moves through the system and causes the pressure and quantity to change in real time. Turn on something as small as a single exterior light and watch as the electrical load indication changes to reflect the increased power draw. The PMDG 737NGX is a living, breathing machine.

Features:

FMC/AFDS - An all new flight management computer (FMC) and autopilot simulation
Flight Model - Engine and flight modeling that is within 5% of the actual Boeing aircraft performance charts
3D Models - Exterior and virtual cockpit models textures created from the actual Boeing engineering diagrams
Sounds - An uncompromisingly realistic soundset
User Interface easy to use interface. Fuel, payload and more than 75 airframe and cockpit options are adjustable
HUGS - The first optically collimated Head-up Guidance System (HGS) ever built in an MSFS airliner addon
Exterior Lighting - 3D volumetric exterior lighting that lights up the FS scenery
Liveries - Free downloadable liveries for numerous world airlines
Documentation - Full documentation that includes the real life 737NG manuals plus printed Tutorial manual

System Requirements:
Microsoft Flight Simulator X with SP2 or Acceleration installed
Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 (latest service packs)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent
RAM: 2GB if only running the NGX, 4GB if running other addons (scenery, traffic etc)
Video Card: DirectX 9 compatible with 512MB of video memory (examples: Nvidia 8800GT, AMD/ATI Radeon 4870)
Internet connection for the online activation recommended

Best Performance:
Windows 7 64-bit
Processor: Intel Core i5 or i7 (Sandy Bridge core) or better
RAM: 4GB
Video Card: Nvidia GTX560 Ti, 570 or 580 with 1GB of video memory or better
Monitor: Widescreen 1920x1080
Internet connection for the online activation recommended
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Aerosoft - Antarctica X

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:01:51 +1100

]]>Antarctica X is one of the most technological advanced sceneries ever created. It covers the complete continent (as far as FSX allows) and will get you as close to flying over the Antarctic as possible. The landscapes you will encounter are breathtaking and show this continent in all its majestic beauty.

A major problem for this project was getting access to the data as there are so many countries involved and many feel the geographical data has strategic importance. Only after the developer got into contact with pilots and scientists who were actually in Antarctica things started to move forwards. Dozens of databases had to be combined and often these only existed in the paper format and had to be manually digitized. Often databases conflicted and details had to be found elsewhere.

Getting the aviation related information was easier but even here it was hard to find out what the real pilots are using. The respective organizations and pilots usually prefer to keep that information to themselves because (fuel/food/emergency-) supplies are very limited and therefore they dont like anyone whos not part of their select company to fly there. Without aviation there would hardly be people in Antarctica. It is a continent for those that dare to fly in extreme conditions and those that found Lukla and similar airports getting too boring.

The whole continent is covered by custom landclass data combined with Landsat satellite imagery. For many locations we got additional images that were painstakingly rectified and fitted in. The result is that this scenery is in many ways superior to datasets that are used by airlines and geographical institutes. As far as we know this is the first time many of these databases are combined. You will not find a better altitude model thats more details or better photo coverage. Perhaps organizations like the CIA got something hidden but we doubt that.

Added to this scenery is one of the Twin Otter that has been a favorite for tens of thousands of customers, which is also the most widely used aircraft in Antarctica. You get the landscape, the aircraft and the extensive and detailed manual to get you started.

Video:

Features:

The whole continent (as far as FSX allows) in high definition terrain mesh, high detail aerial and satellite images and a coastline with millions of floating ice sheets
7 major research stations included in very high detail:
- McMurdo (USA)
- Rothera (United Kingdom)
- Sky Blu (United Kingdom)
- Neumayer III (Germany)
- Casey (Australia)
- Scott (New Zealand)
- Sanae IV (South Africa)
A total of 47(!) runways/skiways and helipads all over the continent in various detail grades from the Russian hub to the newest Chinese skiway at an altitude of more than 13,000 ft (see manual)
3 extremely detailed icebreakers with helipads running on scheduled routes:
- RV Polarstern (Germany)
- USCGC Healy (USA)
- Fictious Icebreaker (we call it the MS LimeSim)
Many special (sound) effects and animations
Created in cooperation with Antarctic researchers and pilots
Includes a ski equipped DHC-6 Twin Otter, the ideal aircraft for the rough terrain (its the only continent without a single paved runway although even larger airliners do land there!)
Special tool to change season and settings
Flightplan files based on real world flightplans
Extended and detailed manual that includes many ideas for flights and several chapters on flying in Antarctica written by a pilot
Owners of the Aerosoft DHC-6 Twin Otter get 10% discount on the Antarctica X download version when entering the Twin Otter serial key during the order process.

Map (click to enlarge):

Aerial Coverage in Google Earth:

View aerial coverage: >> Download KMZ-file <<

Google Earth is required for viewing this file. Download it for free here: http://earth.google.com

System requirements:
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (SP2, Acceleration Pack or Gold Edition)
Windows XP, Windows VISTA, Windows 7 (fully updated)
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 CPU (Core 2 Quad advised)
2 GB RAM
Direct X 9 compatible Graphics Card with minimal 512 MB
Adobe Acrobat® Reader 8 minimal to read and print the manual
Internet connection for the online registration required
Installations-Size: 13 GB
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Aerosoft - Diamond DA20-100 Katana 4X

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:37:51 +1100

]]>The DA20-100 Katana is proof of the old saying "what looks good, flies good". It is a cutting GA aircraft made out of fiber-reinforced composites. Originally designed to be a training craft it is now flown by a lot of private pilots who enjoy the wonderful flight dynamics and its economical costs.

This aircraft for FSX has one of the most impressive lists of features of any product we ever handled. It really makes you feel like owning the aircraft as you got to do the maintenance, cleaning and even decide what oil type to use. If any product made Microsoft slogan As real as it gets come true it got to be the Katana!

If you owned a version of the previous Katana sold by Aerosoft you are entitled to an update for a reduced price. Just enter the serial key of your previous version during the order process.

Video:

FEATURES:

Modes:

Realistic - Wear and damage can encounter and will be stored. Fluids will be used and the aircraft can get dirty. Maintenance and services are available. Flight hours and landings will be counted and special features unlocked.

Simple - No wear and damage will be simulated. Aircraft stays clean. Flight hours and landings are not locked. No special features.

Instructor - Aircraft is as new every reload. Wear and damage can encounter or be triggered but will not be stored. Fluids will be used and the aircraft can get dirty. Flight hours and landings will not be counted and no special features are available. Instructor Panels are available.

Airframe:

Airframe limitations are simulated
Trim tabs can be bend on ground
Controls can get damaged
Controls can freeze
Flaps can get damaged - Flaps motor can get damaged - Wheel fairings can be attached/detached
Wheel fairings can get damaged
Aircraft can get dirty
Canopy can be opened and closed
Canopy can be opened and closed by airflow
Canopy opens if flying down under or due accelerations if not locked.
Canopy locking mechanism
Canopy can break off
Canopy can get covered by ice
Elevator can get damaged by canopy
Cowling can be opened
Oil access door can be opened
Fuel tank cover can be opened
Wheel fairings reducing drag

Engine (Rotax 912S):

Engine damage and wear
Engine cooling by air and fluid
Carburetor simulation
Carburetor can get plugged
Carb Heat - Starter simulation
Starter can get damaged
Starter low voltage simulation
Engine start due wind milling
Engine Start due turning the propeller by hand
Choke simulation
Engine wind milling
Damage when engaging starter also engine is running
Pulled Choke with warm engine stresses engine
Cold engine may run better with pulled choke

Propeller:

Propeller damage and wear
Propeller governor simulated - Propeller ground contact
Propeller damage by dust
Propeller can be turned by hand
Propeller pitch change by hand

Oil System:

Oil usage simulated
Two sorts of oil: SAE20 / SAE40
Oil quantity check
Turning propeller or running engine draws oil out of the cylinders
Oil Filter
Oil temperature and pressure simulation
Oil loss without cap during turns
Oil access door animation if left open due wind
Oil can be drained

Fuel System:

Carburetor simulation
Fuel pumps and pipes simulation
Fuel in pipes can be burned
Fueling simulation
Fuel dip stick
Fuel tank cover
Water in fuel
Water draining
Fuel lead simulation
Fuel type selection
Fuel pump may be needed above 13.000 ft

Electrical System:

Complex battery simulation
Complete electrical circuits
Switches
Relays
Circuit breakers
Generator simulation
Generator wear and damage
Displays flicker and brightness
Electrical power on starter simulated

Instrumentation:

3d Gauges with smooth animations
Needle movements and vibrations simulated
Gyros simulated
Attitude Indicator simulation
Compass card simulation
Wet compass acceleration and turning error
Pitot tube and static port simulation
Pitot tube, static port and stall warning can get plugged

Avionics:

Units operation simulated: Navigation and Communication is only possible with operating devices
Simple mode: Units can be operated in simple mode for being compatible with hardware
KX125 TSO
- Unit can be turned off
- Unit has circuit breaker
- Unit can be damaged
- Frequencies are stored
- Standby frequencies
- Engaging direct frequency control due holding the transfer buttons
- Modes: CDI, BRG and RAD
- Auto-TO
- Independent OBS display
KT76A
- Unit can be turned off
- Unit can be damaged
- Unit has circuit breaker
- Transponder warm up simulated
GPS500 (FSX default) off
- Unit can be turned off
- Unit has circuit breaker
- Brightness can be adjusted
GNS530 (by Reality XP, not included in the product)
GPS500 can be replaced by the GNS530 directly in the simulator

Environment:

Cabin temperature simulated
Cabin airflow simulated
Wing icing
Stall warning icing
Controls icing
Canopy icing
Pitot and static port icing
Dirt
Insects

Visual Effects:

Motion and vibration effects
Aircraft and parts influenced by propeller wind
Realistic and switchable lighting effects
Adjustable panel lighting
Bump mapping on exterior and virtual cockpit

Sound Effects:

Complex sound environment
Every lever, switch has its own sound

Graphical User Interface:

All settings can be done in FSX

Preflight Panels:

Ground equipment and fixation
Tow bar
Walk-around check
Trim tabs
Fuel station, fuel drain and dipstick
Oil and liquids
Payload
Aircraft cleaning

Maintenance Panels:

Equipment: Change avionics or attach/detach wheel fairings
Workshop: Inspection, repairing or replacing parts and systems
Service: Replace or refill liquids, replacing or reloading battery etc.

System requirements:
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (SP2 or Acceleration)
Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 with the latest Service Packs (Vista not recommended)
Intel Core 2 Duo CPU (2 x 2666 MHz) or equivalent (Core 2 Quad CPU recommended)
2 GB RAM
DX9 Graphic Card with at least 512 MB
Mouse with mouse wheel
Installation-Size: 600 MB
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Aerosoft - Anchorage X

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:26:10 +1100

]]>Anchorage Ted Stevens International (PANC) one of the most important airports in Alaskas and destination of many national and international flight connections. Beside asian and russian airlines also from Frankfurt fly german Condor and the switzerland airline Edelweiß from ZRH in the month may to september to Anchorage.

There probably is no place on the globe where aviation is as important as in Alaska. In this great state roads are scarce and limited to the major cities. The vast wilderness can only be reached by aircraft. Often only by floatplane or small aircraft equipped for off airport landings. And Anchorage International Airport Ted Stevens is at the center of much of this aviation.

It is in many ways a remarkable airport. Not only does is the main connection to the other US states (a connection mainly flown by Alaska Airlines 737 in their characteristic livery) and as a hub for intercontinental flights, it is also a bush airport with a large dirt strip for the small planes that do not really like concrete and tarmac.

It even has one of the largest seaplane bases in the world on Lake Hood thats located next to the airport. Add the violent weather and the long hours of darkness in the winter and you end up with an airport that is in all way remarkable and well worth a superb rendering for Flight Simulator.

As always simWings did a fantastic job on an airport that no serious flightsimmer can do without.

Video:

Features:

Anchorage Ted Stevens Airport with all buildings and facilities (International Terminal, National Terminal, Cargo area, Maintenance area, Kulis Air national Guard Base, South Airpark,...)
Detailed rendering of LakeHood, the water airport (LHD) including many static small airplanes
Landing strip Z41
Aerial photos for the ground texture with a resolution down to 15cm/pixel
AESLite ground vehicle traffic on the airport and nearby roads (with suitable vehicles like pickups)
Trains between airport station and Anchorage with functional crossings for the cars!
Fitting autogen to the ground texture
Complete taxi and runway signs
Smooth integration to the environment because of adapted coastlines with own mesh in the airport area avoiding plateau effects using other add-ons
Aircraft Access Gates on the taxiways from PANC to LHD or Z41 opens automatically when you get close
Detailed AFCAD files for all airports included
Custom 3D RWY-lightning, 3D taxiway lightning
Compatible with AES

System requirements:
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Acceleration Pack, SP2 oder Gold Edition)
Windows XP(SP2), Windows Vista, Windows 7
2,66 GHz Dual Core Processor
2 GB RAM
Graphic card with min. 512 MB
Internet connection for the online regestration required
Installation-Size: 3.2 GB
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Aerosoft - Corfu X

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:14:12 +1100

]]>Located in the Ionian Sea and not far from Italy, the island of Corfu has been a favorite holiday destination ever since air travel got cheap enough for the masses. Of course, as the rest of Greece, it has a long, often bloody and very rich history that is clearly visible all over the island.

Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport is a typical holiday airport. Off season its quiet with just a few flights every day while in the holiday season (and certainly on Monday and Friday) the airport is running at full capacity. The runway is built in a small bay and the approach from the south is spectacular as some of the best known landmarks are only a few hundred meters away. Though weather conditions are seldom a problem, wind can be an issue as it flows around and over the mountains that are close to the airport. In high summer turbulence can be severe close to the ground. As the runway has no ILS, all approaches are visual and certain the VOR DME NDB approach to runway 35 is not easy.

LiVEinFSX modeled this airport using the latest insights in scenery design. But what makes this a special project is not the technology but the keen eye for detail and obvious love for the Greek islands that is clearly visible. If you never bought an add-on for FSX this is a great one to start with!

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Features:

Photo real texture (0.5-1.0m resolution) for whole Corfu Island
Custom terrain mesh for the whole island
Photo-realistic Scenery covering the main and the old town and both ends of the approach path.
Fully custom 3D airport with all structures
Custom HD ground textures with full FSX material properties (specular shine/water reflection) at airport
Realistic approach lighting system
Detailed rendition of Corfus famous landmarks on approach routes
Advanced animations at the airport (flag/vehicle animations etc.)
Detailed representation of old town and harbour
3D re-construction of the main ship port and rocky shores of the old town
Very high framerates
Extensive manual (available before purchase, see below)
Simple tool to configure the scenery

System requirements:
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Acceleration Pack, SP2 or Gold Edition) or Lockheed Martin - Prepar3D
Windows XP(SP2), Windows Vista, Windows 7
3 GHz processor (Dual Core Processor or equivalent system recommended)
2 GB RAM
Graphics card with 256 MB (512 MB recommended)
Internet connection for the online registration required
Installations-Size: 520 MB
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FlyLogic - Bern-Belp Airport X

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:57:53 +1100

]]>The international airport Belp LSZB is the airfield of the Swiss Federal capital Bern and lies about 10 km south of the Belp community.

Several European airlines, like Darwin Airline, Air France, flybe, Cirrus Airlines, Lufthansa, Sky Work Airlines offer regular flights to and from here and Barcelona, Berlin-Schoenefeld, Rotterdam, Orly, Hamburg, Gatwick, Munich, Manchester and Southampton.
The destinations Corsica, Sardinia, Elba and Palma in the Mediterranean are among others, served during the summer months. Also stationed at Belp are the two planes of the Federal Service: Dassault Falcon 50 T-783 and the Cessna Citation Excel D-784th, and the Biderhangar, a hangar of the aviation pioneer Oskar Bider has been preserved as a cultural monument on the site.

The airport was modeled to the smallest detail, including all buildings and airport facilities, photo-realistic objects and all the features you expect from a modern scenery development in FSX. Numerous static and dynamic objects enhance the flair of this busy airport.

Special features in this package:

Detailed illustration of Bern - Belp and the environment, including distinguishing objects
Original layout of taxiways, parking positions, ATC and AI traffic
AI aircraft and ground vehicles (AES light)
Soil textures based on aerial photographs (orthophotos 25cm/Pixel) including night effects
Seasonal colors of aerial photographs for 4 seasons
Animated windsocks
Seasonal objects that change automatically depending on the season
Full night lighting
Optimum adaptation to the standard setting, as well as Switzerland Professional X
Approach charts

System Requirements

Microsoft Flight Simulator FSX (SP2 or Acceleration Pack)
Windows XP/Vista/Win7 / Processor: min. 2.66 GHz / RAM: min. 2GB
Graphics: min. 256 MB / Hard Disk min. 380 MB
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FlyLogic - Birrfeld Airfield X

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:57:23 +1100

]]>The fine art of airport design.

With its close proximity to Zurich and Aargau Birrfeld airfield is a major player in "general aviation" in Switzerland. Nestled between the A1 and A3 one finds the airport with the ICAO code Birrfeld LSZF, directly west of the city of Baden and south of Brugg.

When creating the scenery is the designer Jeffrey Staehli not only modeled the airport itself but also concentrated on the surrounding area.

The airfield is as close to reality thanks to the great features of 3D objects, the many small aircraft, and the animated car traffic on the approaches to runways 08 or 26.

Features

All 3D models with high-resolution photo textures
High-resolution ground textures for the summer and winter seasons
Highly accurate models of buildings with countless details
Animated traffic on the highway and the secondary roads (FSX only)
Trees in the airport environment with seasonal textures
Numerous site-specific 3D objects in space around the area including the industrial area in the west to make the arrival and departure realistic
Print out approach charts
Adapted for FSX and FS2004, Switzerland Professional

System

Microsoft Flight Simulator FSX or FS2004
CD-ROM drive
For FSX: 46 MB free hard disk space
For FS9: 35 MB free hard disk space

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Carenado - Piper PA46T Malibu Jetprop HD Series FSX

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:30:29 +1100

]]>New Features

Dual screen electronic flight display G500 system.
New lighting rendering system. Landing, taxi and strobe illuminate objects and ground.
Hot Swap Reality XP integration.
New environment and fresnel maps.

Features:

Original G500 installed (PFD / MFD)
HD quality textures (2048 x 2048).
Carenado GNS530 and GNS430 installed.
Weather Radar installed.
3D gauges.
Pop up PA46T Malibu manual with normal, emergency checklist and performance tables.
Original HQ digital stereo sounds recorded directly from a real PT6A (Pratt and Whitney Canada) engine.
Customizable panel for controlling windows transparency, instrument reflections and static elements such as wheel chocks and sights props.
Real behavior compared to the real airplane. Real weight and balance. Tested by real pilots.
Realistic night lights effects on panel and cockpit.

Included in the package:

4 HD liveries.
1 HD Blank livery.
Autopilot and AVSS PDF
Carenado GNS530 Users Guide PDF.
Carenado GNS430 Users Guide PDF.
G500 Overview PDF
PA46T Emergency Procedures PDF
PA46T Normal Procedures PDF
PA46T Operation Tips and Reality XP integration PDF
PA46T Performance Charts PDF
PA46T Reference PDF
Weather Radar Manual PDF
Recommended Settings PDF.

Technical Requirements:

Windows XP with SP3 installed, Vista or 7 (32 or 64 bits).
Microsoft Flight Simulator FSX with SP1 and SP2 (or Acceleration Pack) installed.
Pentium V/2GHz or similar 2GB RAM 512MB graphics card.
460 MB available hard disk space.

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Vertigo Studios - Vans RV8 & RV8a FSX

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:50:29 +1100

]]>Whether your a tail-dragger or tricycle kind of guy, the RV-8/8A retains the fighter-like feel of centerline seating. With a integrated Meggitt Magic 2100 AP Unit, sit back and take in the magnificent views from the 360 deg canopy. To add the icing to the cake, we had our very own Vans RV8 pilot take the controls to put her through rigorous tests. With the detailed feedback we wouldnt have been able delivered this latest master piece.

Introduction

In 1995, Vans decided to re-visit the tandem seating concept. Even though the side-by-side RV-6/6A had become the most popular homebuilt design ever, there was still a significant percentage of pilots who really wanted centerline seating. The consensus seemed to be that a roomier tandem airplane with better cross-country capability would be popular.

A one-of-a-kind demonstrator was built and introduced at Oshkosh in 1995. The response left no doubt about the desire for an airplane like the RV-8. The ground around the display aircraft was beaten into a trench and Vans personnel were fending off people waving handfuls of cashbut not for too long. The RV-8 went on the market in 1996 and complete kits were available by the end of 1998. In short order, it was followed by the kit for the tricycle gear RV-8A.

Noteworthy Features

As with every Vertigo Studios aircraft, it is gorgeously constructed, inside and out.
2 x models included, RV8 and RV8a
Both the RV8 and RV8a boast a 3d Prop.
3D lights for the ultimate realism. Strobe, Landing and Navigation Lights.
Designed and built by the book.
Every aspect of the Rv8 development was closely monitored and tested by our very own RV8 Pilot.
Comes complete with a comprehensive PDF manual.
3D Sound Cone Technology with an amazing sound set, engineered using authentic 180 hp O-360 engine.
DirectX 10 compatible models complete with virtual cockpit self-shadowing.
Systems and Tru3D gauges for ultimate realism taken beyond whats available by default.
Tru3D Instrumentation for the ultimate smooth flying experience.
Customised high-resolution materials give the most realistic appearance to the aeroplane, whilst being optimised for great performance!
A total of 6 paint schemes, 5 historically accurate and one fictional.
Fuel delivery system is accurately simulated.
Garmin 3D GPS.
Bendix King Transponder
Meggitt 2100 AP Unit
Sound Design by Sonic Solutions featuring interior and exterior start, shut-down, flaps, canopy, wheel roll, crashes, tire touches, occasional sputters and back fires at certain RPMs all in 16 bit/48k mastered for maximum dynamic range and quality.
Realistic canopy operation and animation.
Light bloom on glass and shiny materials.
Exciting custom-made effects.
In-game reference and check lists
A paint kit to easily re-create your own paint schemes (download from vertigostudios.co.uk)

Configuration Panel

Open & close canopy
Baggage hatch
Wheel chocks
Parking cones
Canopy cover
Easily change the 3D GPS Panel, example to the Reality XP GPS (Reality XP GPS is not included)
Aircraft Tie-Downs

System Requirements

Windows XP

OS: Microsoft Windows XP SP3
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3200MHz
Memory: 2 GB Ram
NVIDIA GeForce 7600 256 Mb
DirectX®: 9.0c or higher
Hard Drive: 1 GB free disk space
Sound: DirectX compatible
Microsoft Simulator X SP2 or Acceleration

Windows 7

OS: Windows XP SP3, Vista, Windows 7
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2400 MHz
Memory: 2 GB Ram
NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 512 Mb or higher
DirectX®: 9.0c or higher
Hard Drive: 1 Gb free disk space
Sound: DirectX compatible with support 5.1
Microsoft Simulator X SP2 or Acceleration

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Carenado - Cessna C185F Skywagon for X-Plane

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:33:38 +1100

]]>Features:

300A Navomatic autopilot.
Original HQ digital stereo sounds recorded from the original aircraft.
Polygon optimized model. Friendly FPS.
Eye candies (wheel chocks, pitot cover, sights prop and tiedown ropes).
Nightlight effects on panel and plane exterior.
Separate switches for instrument lights and dome light.
Toggle yoke at VC.
Realistic behavior compared to the real airplane. Accurately reproduced flight characteristics.
Realistic weight and balance.
Realistic textures.
Full moving parts: Ailerons, elevators, rudders, flaps, rolling wheels.
Animated sections such as: doors, sun visor and copilot seat.

Included in the package:

4 liveries (1 Blank)
Normal and Emergency Procedures PDF
Reference document PDF
Recommended Settings PDF
C185 History PDF

Technical Requirements:

Windows XP or Windows Vista or Windows 7 (32 or 64 bits) or MAC OS 10.3.9 (or higher) or Linux
XPlane 9.6 (or higher).
Pentium 2 GHz - 1GB RAM
150 MB available hard disk space

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TSS - Boeing 707 PW/ JT3D HD Sound Pack for FSX

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:22:32 +1100

]]>Turbine Sound Studios is proudly presents the TSS Boeing 707 PW/ JT3D HD Sound pack for FSX. With this sound pack, we have captured all the best sound moments, and put them together, to combine a truly stunning representation of the PW/ JT3D.

This sound pack can be used with other 707 addon's than the Captainsim Boeing 707 in the promotional video.

The sound pack has been tested with the following Boeing 707's:

Captainsim legendary 707

All engine sounds are recorded few feet away from the engines of the E3-Awacs

Besides the real HD recordings of the engines, this sound also includes:

Custom Soundcones
Custom Wind
Custom Gear
Custom flaps
Custom Autopilot
Custom Stall
Custom Overspeed
Custom wheel rumble
and ambient cockpit sound, just to bring the experience up, from within the cockpit.

The Pratt & Whitney JT3D is an early turbofan engine derived from the Pratt & Whitney JT3C turbojet.
It was first run in 1958 and was first flown in 1959 under a B-45 Tornado test aircraft. Over 8,000 JT3Ds were produced between 1959 and 1985.
Most JT3D engines still in service today are used on military aircraft, where the engine is referred to by its USAF designation of TF33.

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TSS - Boeing 707 PW/ JT3D HD Sound Pack for FS2004

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:15:07 +1100

]]>Turbine Sound Studios is proudly presents the TSS Boeing 707 PW/ JT3D HD Sound pack for FS2004. With this sound pack, we have captured all the best sound moments, and put them together, to combine a truly stunning representation of the PW/ JT3D.

This sound pack can be used with other 707 addon's than the Captainsim Boeing 707 in the promotional video.

The sound pack has been tested with the following Boeing 707's:

Captainsim legendary 707

All engine sounds are recorded few feet away from the engines of the E3-Awacs

Besides the real HD recordings of the engines, this sound also includes:

Custom Soundcones
Custom Wind
Custom Gear
Custom flaps
Custom Autopilot
Custom Stall
Custom Overspeed
Custom wheel rumble
and ambient cockpit sound, just to bring the experience up, from within the cockpit.

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Just Flight - Viscount - Legends of Flight (Download)

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:34:03 +1100

]]>The Vickers Viscount was a major success in Britains aviation industry, being the right aircraft at the right time. Viscounts were registered in over 70 countries; 445 aircraft were built and used in service around the world.

Viscount - Legends of Flight features the -800 series of the marque, with the longer and more elegant fuselage, and takes you back to the heady days of classic aviation with 12 liveries, many of which have long disappeared from the skies.

Designed and built exclusively for Flight Simulator X, Viscount - Legends of Flight features an authentic Virtual Cockpit which is shadow textured as appropriate. All switches, knobs and levers are animated, most with bespoke animations, and the Co-pilot/Engineer station has functional gauges, knobs, levers and switches.

General features

Dedicated FSX design
Highly detailed exterior model
Twelve highly-detailed super-resolution liveries
Accurate animations
High-fidelity sound set showcasing the distinctive Rolls-Royce Dart turboprop engines
Comprehensive manual

Model

Highly detailed stretch fuselage -800 series
Operating passenger and cargo doors
Fully flyable virtual cockpit
Specular map to give realistic light effect on aircraft
A great set of bump maps to give a more realistic 3D feeling to the livery sets
Multiple viewpoints
Passenger boarding steps and ground crew vehicle customised for each airline
Stewardess figure in doorway
Fully detailed interior model complete with passenger section

Liveries

Twelve authentic international airline and military liveries in super-high resolution:

BEA (British European Airways) - Red Square livery, 1960s
Aer Lingus - 1966
Air Canada - 1974
British Air Ferries - 1981
British Midland - 1986
Cambrian Airways 1970s
Continental Airlines - 1959
KLM Royal Flying Dutchman -1959
Lufthansa - 1968
RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) - 1965
Trans Australia Airways 1960
Intra Airways 1979 (Ex-British Airways)

A layered, tiled paintkit is supplied so you can create your own liveries (suitable additional paint program such as Photoshop required).

Flight Dynamics

Dedicated FSX custom flight dynamics
Checklists and Reference files are provided.

Panel and Virtual Cockpit features

Highly functional and accurate VC, shadow textured as appropriate.
All switches, knobs and levers animated, most with bespoke animations.
Co-pilot/Engineer station with fully functional gauges, knobs, levers and switches

Animations

Cargo and passenger doors
Propellers with pitch control
Rotating wheels
Undercarriage
Nose wheel steering.
Animated crew visible through windscreen
Detailed animations such as windscreen wipers and wheel shock absorbers
Fully animated control surfaces: flaps, rudder, elevators and ailerons

Special effects

Touchdown tyre smoke effects

Texture artwork

Highly detailed texture mapping which doesn't compromise frame rates
FSX DX10 preview compatible
Bump mapping
Specular maps
Night maps

Full Lighting

Red anti-collision beacon
Coloured wing tip and tail Navigation lights
Cockpit light
Passenger windows lighting
Landing lights that illuminate the runway

System requirements

Flight Simulator X (Acceleration, SP2 and Direct X 10 preview compatible)
3.0GHz PC or any Dual Core
1.0GB RAM
256Mb 3D graphics card
Windows 7, Vista or XP
800MB hard drive space

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simPlugins - PanelBuilder for FSX

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:20:02 +1100

]]>PanelBuilder is a software add-on to create external instrument panels for Flight Simulator X. PanelBuilder is typically installed on a separate, networked computer. This allows Flight Simulator X to operate in full-screen, outside view mode with the instruments running on a separate computer, showing large, crisp instruments that are easy to read. PanelBuilder can also run on the same computer as Flight Simulator X using a 2nd monitor attached.

How it works
Panel Builder has been design to be modular and therefore easy to expand. It includes the

simPlugins Interface the link between the flight simulator and PanelBuilder across a network
Panel Manager the application to design instrument panels
Instruments individual instruments that are combined into panels

This approach provides an interface to any flight simulator that has an open architecture for third party add-ons. It also allows for the creation of new instruments to be added any time. Instruments currently not available in Panel Builder can be designed on request (most of the time free of charge).

Features

Suitable for all single and twin engine aircraft types
Helicopter specific instruments are also included
Covers piston and turbine Engines
Design an unlimited number of panels
Panels can be saved and loaded using the included Panel Manager
Design your own panel background
Includes over 50 instruments
Instruments are configurable for different aircraft performance data
Instruments are scalable to fit all sizes of monitors
Instrument dials and buttons are functional
Complete! Nothing else to buy.

New instruments and avionics are being added regularly and are available through software updates.
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simPlugins - PanelBuilder for X-Plane

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:13:01 +1100

]]>PanelBuilder is a software add-on to create external instrument panels for X-Plane. PanelBuilder is typically installed on a separate, networked computer. This allows X-Plane to operate in full-screen, outside view mode with the instruments running on a separate computer, showing large, crisp instruments that are easy to read. PanelBuilder can also run on the same computer as X-Plane using a 2nd monitor attached.

How it works
Panel Builder has been design to be modular and therefore easy to expand. It includes the

simPlugins Interface the link between the flight simulator and PanelBuilder across a network
Panel Manager the application to design instrument panels
Instruments individual instruments that are combined into panels

This approach provides an interface to any flight simulator that has an open architecture for third party add-ons. It also allows for the creation of new instruments to be added any time. Instruments currently not available in Panel Builder can be designed on request (most of the time free of charge).

Features

Suitable for all single and twin engine aircraft types
Helicopter specific instruments are also included
Covers piston and turbine Engines
Design an unlimited number of panels
Panels can be saved and loaded using the included Panel Manager
Design your own panel background
Includes over 60 instruments
Instruments are configurable for different aircraft performance data
Instruments are scalable to fit all sizes of monitors
Instrument dials and buttons are functional
Complete! Nothing else to buy.

New instruments and avionics are being added regularly and are available through software updates.
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TSS - Boeing 737NG CFM56-7B HD Sound Pack for FSX

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:17:12 +1100

]]>Turbine Sound Studios is proudly presents the TSS Boeing 737NG CFM56-7B HD Sound pack for FSX. With this sound pack,we have captured all the best sound moments , and put them together, to combine a truly stunning representation of the CFM56-7B.

This sound pack can be used with other 737NG`s addon`s than the Overland Boeing 737 in the promotional video.

The sound pack has been tested with the following Boeing 737`s :

iFly
PMDG
Overland

All engine sounds are recorded few feet away from the engines of CimberSterling & Primera 737`s

Besides the real HD recordings of the engines, this sound also includes:

Custom Soundcones
Custom Wind
Custom Gear
Custom flaps
Custom Autopilot
Custom Stall
Custom Overspeed
Custom wheel rumble
and ambient cockpit sound, just to bring the experience up, from within the cockpit.

As a new feature, you will be able to have an external APU sound running, also with implemented sound cones

CFM56-7 series
The CFM56-7 powers the Boeing 737 Next Generation series (737-600/-700/-800/-900). The CFM56-7 is rated with takeoff thrust from 18,500 to 27,300 lbf (82 kN to 121 kN).

It has higher thrusts, improved efficiency, and lower maintenance costs than its predecessor, the CFM56-3 series. It incorporates many features from the CFM56-5 series such as FADEC, double annular combustor and improved internal design. Mechanical arrangement is as in -3 series, but the fan diameter is increased to 61.0in.

The CFM56-7-powered 737 is granted 180-minute Extended-Range, Twin-Engine Operations (ETOPS) approval by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. It also powers the military versions of the Next-Generation 737, the C-40 Clipper, the P-8 Poseidon, and Boeing 737 AEW&C.

Leading particulars for the -7/B18 are: bypass ratio 5.5, overall pressure ratio 32.7, airflow 677lb/s, net thrust 19500lbf.

The CFM56-5B/5C/7 use essentially the same HP core. HP parts are dimensionally identical among the 5B/5C/7 although may or may not have different part numbers (source is ESM - Engine Shop Manual). Double annular combustor (DAC) is minority; most engines are SAC.

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Just Planes - Swiss A340 to San Francisco Blu-Ray

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:11:22 +1100

]]>We're delighted to return to Swiss International 9 years after we first featured this great airline in our series. After covering flights to Asia and South America, this time we fly the A340-300 to North America and you're in for a fantastic flight packed with information and great views and ending with a spectacular scenic arrival into San Francisco! Captain Covolan and his crew will inform you on all the aspects and details of this Transatlantic flight from the crews first arrival at the Swiss Operations Desk to the shutdown in Zurich after the return flight. Enjoy this great opportunity of flying Swiss International!

Features

Detailed pre-flight preparations including route, weather, diversion, etops, notams, fuel etc...
Aircraft external walkaround inspection
Cockpit Set-up , Briefings, Checklists
Departure & Arrival briefings with airport/runway charts
PRM Approach Presentation (Precision Runway Monitor)
ETOPS Procedures
Decompression Procedures
Fantastic en route scenery
Spectacular Golden Gate 6 Arrival Route
Cost Index Presentation
Detailed Cockpit Presentation
Meal Service Presentation including a look at different courses & choices
Tour of San Francisco including spectacular views of the Golden Gate and a lot more
Bike Trip around San Francisco with crew

Flight Information
A/C	Reg	Flight	Route	Flt Time	Destinations
A340-300	HB-JMD	LX 038	ZRH-SFO	11h16	ZRH Zurich, SWITZERLAND SFO San Francisco, USA
A340-300	HB-JMK	LX 039	SFO-ZRH	11h06	SFO San Francisco, USA ZRH Zurich, SWITZERLAND

Running Time: 256mins
Format: NTSC
Please ensure your DVD player is capable of NTSC playback. This is a region free DVD compatible with all worldwide DVD regions.

This product ships directly from the supplier in the USA regardless of shipping method selected during checkout.
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