iniBuilds A380 preview stream gives a sense of the experience ahead

The next airliner project that iniBuilds intends to release is their A380 Airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The product looks to offer an extensive experience for operating the super jumbo airliner and today's live stream was all about showcasing the features that the product is going to offer. Let's have a look! The A380 is coming "soon" Showing off the A380 in a nearly 2-hour long stream, Microsoft Flight Simulator Community Manager Matt (Chewwy) and iniBuilds own Cameron and Mike gave us our first full look at their upcoming A380.

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Got Friends releases Taylorcraft BC-12D for Microsoft Flight Simulator!

Flight Simulator aircraft developer Got Friends has just released the Taylorcraft BC-12D for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The aircraft is available for both 2020 and 2024 and packs in a ton of features into what is otherwise a relatively simple airplane. Let's have a look! Features galore Got Friends Taylorcraft BC-12D is finally out! This general aviation aircraft has been in development for quite a long time with the aircraft maker and has now released for both MSFS 2020 and 2024.

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Bombers and Banshees! The roadmap ahead for IL-2 Series and Great Battles

Last week I attended a closed door presentation by 1C Game Studios with a showcase of what the team is planning for the next several months and beyond. We were joined by Daneil Tuseev and other members of the IL-2 Sturmovik team who gave a presentation and answered some questions put forward by creators. Now that the embargo has lifted, we can share with the public what we've learned about their plans together with some provided images as well as a new roadmap of what is ahead.

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Aerosoft release A330-900neo for Microsoft Flight Simulator, announce ToLis Pro version

Developers at Aerosoft have published their Airbus A330 NEO simulation for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The aircraft release follows an earlier release of the A340-600 Pro developed with ToLiss and an even earlier A330 CEO release. Here’s what we know about the new aircraft. New release with Pro version in the future Aerosoft have successfully released several scenery packs for Microsoft flight simulator over the last few years, however, their aircraft releases have been somewhat more troubled.

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DCS round-up: Back to school sale, AI tweaks, new tutorial mission series, more!

There's a new sale, new tutorial missions, hundreds of fixes to the core of DCS World and some interesting AI changes that have come into the latest version of DCS World. Let's catch up from Friday's news! Sale time Eagle Dynamics has kicked off their Back to School Sale with 50% off most DCS World modules including Eagle Dynamics and third party offerings.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator Gamescom reveals new aircraft, air racing, city update, and more!

Microsoft revealed some new details about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 at Gamescom yesterday during the live stream. There's a new Local Legend, National Championship Air Races gets a confirmed release date, City Update 16 has come out and Microsoft signs a license deal with Lufthansa to incorporate their aircraft liveries into the game including their 100-year anniversary liveries. Let's have a look!

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“Major news” coming for IL-2 Series and Great Battles next week

Earlier in the week, 1C Game Studios revealed that they would be eschewing with their usual Tuesday development blog while they prepare for a larger announcement coming next week. Get ready to speculate for the next few days while we wait for forthcoming news. The future of the series? Word from 1CGS is that they are preparing for major news to come next week.

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Microsoft celebrates 6th anniversary of Microsoft Flight Simulator’s 2020 release with franchise sale

If you can believe it, we're already at the 6th anniversary of the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator! Microsoft is celebrating the occasion with sale pricing on three MSFS related titles as well as by releasing new bundle packs of Local Legends and Famous Flyers. Plus, the soundtrack is freely available for a limited time. Let's have a look! On sale now…

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Flight FX releases Cessna Citation X V2 for MSFS 2024

Aircraft developer Flight FX has released Cessna Citation X V2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The release includes a thorough overhaul of the aircraft's systems and features adding substantially to the airplane's capabilities. Let's have a look at what has changed in this V2 update! Significant updates for Citation X in MSFS 2024 Flight FX made a bit of a splash with their Citation X release in the summer of 2025.

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Flight Journal: Adventuring in NorCal from Montague-Yreka in the Got Friends Taylorcraft BC-12D

Back with another preview of the Got Friends Taylorcraft BC-12D which the developer is currently putting the finishing touches on. The aircraft you see in the preview is still being worked on although I think it's already in a fantastic state. Today's adventure takes us to Northern California and the Klamath river taking advantage of Orbx's 1O5 Montague-Yreka & River Strips…

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Still quirky! Revisiting ATR 42/72-600 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

The first member of Microsoft Flight Simulator's Experts Series has seen a couple of updates over the last several months. The ATR 42/72-600 airliner has gone through many ups and downs through its released history and its been a bit of a wait for a 2024 native release for the aircraft but that was finally solved with A&AU 04. Its just seen some more fixes with A&AU 05 as well.

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Emerald Scenery Designs releases Pietenpol Air Camper for MSFS 2024

Following the release of the 1500R Sport, Emerald Scenery Designs has released their second aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The latest release is a Pietenpol Air Camper for MSFS 2024. Let's have a look at it. Fly the Pietenpol A parasol wing homebuild aircraft, the Pietenpol Air Camper was designed by Bernie Pietenpol and first flew in 1928, and is the subject of Emerald Scenery Designs latest project.

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iniBuilds provides A380, A350 status check, releases Malta scenery and gives insight into future plans

Microsoft Flight Simulator third party developer iniBuilds has released two reports in the last few days aimed at providing overviews of both their scenery and aircraft development efforts. Big things are afoot with the development of the A380, A350 improvements including a v2 release for MSFS 2024. There's also details on the release of Malta International for MSFS 2024, Dubai v2 updates and word that Paris Charles de Gaulle is their next big airport scenery project.

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DCS: F-100D post launch progress, eight new Currenthill assets, and new kneeboard system

It's Friday and we've got a new DCS World Weekend news update. This week there's focus on a new community developed Digital Kneeboard Simulator, details on eight new Currenthill assets that are being added to DCS World, and a development report from Grinnelli Designs on the DCS: F-100D Super Sabre. Plus there's a contest incoming that can get you an exclusive copy of the module and its vinyl soundtrack.

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A dynamic campaign, AI and VR improvements are on the roadmap for Korea IL-2 Series!

We've got some interesting information coming to us from 1C Game Studios via their latest developer blog. Blog number 85 is focused on the post-release life for Korea IL-2 Series and it lays out some broad efforts that the team are focused on for the future. This is a foundational approach so we're not learning specifics of the planned DLC yet (we know its Korean War carrier ops...

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Microsoft’s A&AU 05 focuses on five aircraft with fixes and substantial updates

Aircraft & Avionics Update 05 has just come out for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. These updates focus on updates to aircraft and their avionics and in the most recent release we have a few aircraft that have seen some attention including the ATR 42-600 / 72-600, Bell 47J Ranger, Boeing 307 Stratoliner, Curtiss C-46 Commando and Ford 4-AT Trimotor. Big updates for some classic aircraft…

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Now one of the best Local Legends: Microsoft, iniBuilds and Asobo make the 707-320C good!

The Boeing 707 is a classic airplane that helped usher in the modern age of jet aviation travel like few others. It's design and legacy live on or have been influenced by this design in one way or another. Its that Local Legend that Microsoft set out to represent back in 2024 when they released the 737-320C as Famous Flyer 10.

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Full review Just Flight’s Fokker F70 & F100 Professional

Can lightning strike in the same place twice? Just Flight's F28 release a few years back really enthralled me as a still new to airliner flying virtual pilot. The combination of simplicity, handling, some really good built in features, and the type of places you could realistic visit worldwide with the F28 really captured my enthusiasm and attention. To this day, its probably still my favourite to go back to and fly even though others capture my attention all the time.

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DCS World DCS: MiG-17F and Eagles Rising Campaign details revealed

It's Friday and we've got a new DCS World report coming in. This week its Reflected Simulatiions Eagles Rising campaign that is getting the attention together with an update from Red Star Simulations on the DCS: MiG-17F. Red Star's MiG-17F continues to progress A new developer report has arrived and this one is from Red Star Simulations. Its a recap of recent updates we've seen from the developer directly with progress and testing now underway across systems, flight model, ground handling, damage model, and audio.

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MSFS 2024 Sim Update 6 brings core tech changes, aircraft updates and….oh Bush Trips are back too!

Bush trips are back in Sim Update 6 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024! There's a whole bunch of other core technology changes and updates for the popular flight simulator. Let's have a look! Updates released Sim Update 6 is now out for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and it has the usual range of features and updates added to the mix. Fixes to crashes, soft locks, improved WASM loading, as well as a long list of fixes to aircraft and avionics systems are all part of the mix.

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A worthy successor? The Korea IL-2 Series full review!

The IL-2 Sturmovik series has evolved significantly since its inception in 2001, now tackling the Korean War with a fourth-generation simulator. Despite fewer aircraft options than previous editions, it offers enhanced visuals, immersive gameplay, and detailed environments. The experience, though not devoid of issues, holds promise for future improvements and remains engaging for flight sim enthusiasts.

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Combat Pilot updates focus on core features, new content

Developer diary number 23 has come out from the Combat Pilot team detailing some of the work that the team has been busy doing recently. Control systems, key bindings, GUI, 3D pilots and more! Content, features A bunch of work has been going on since the last Combat Pilot update. The latest changes include... the pilot! New 3D pilots have been added to the aircraft and are now in the latest alpha test.

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Famous Flyer 10: Boeing 707-320C gets re-released for MSFS 2024 with significant upgrades

Microsoft, Working Title and iniBuilds have revisited Famous Flyer 10 with a completely revised and essentially new Boeing 707-320C release for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The aircraft makes some significant advances over the one released a couple of years ago. Let's see what has changed! Finally worthy of the legend? This is another instance of the Microsoft team working to "make it right." Back in 2024, Aeroplane Heaven released Famous Flyer 10 to much fanfare and then almost immediate disappointment as serious problems and basic functionality issues with the systems, the model, sounds, and even the parking brake were found with the airplane.

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FlyingIron Simulations Spitfire V2 for MSFS 2024 coming soon!

Rebuilt for MSFS 2024 and loaded with new features, FlyingIron Simulations is back with their Spitfire V2 module. Let's have a look at what the developer is saying. Spitfire Reloaded! FlyingIron Simulations has announced their Spitfire V2 release! The biggest core change is that the release now includes multiple variants: Mark IX with elliptical and clipped wing versions of the C and E wing and with broad and standard chord rudder.

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