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November 28, 2008

IVAO-FI, NL and IE: December Rally 2008

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28.11.08 / 12:20, Kategoria: Online flying.

IVAO&#39;s NL IE and FI-divisions invites you to join this rally, which will take you from Dublin to Helsinki and back. Every tuesday from December the 2nd pilots will fly one leg and after completed all four legs they will be rewarded with the Aviation Celebration Tours and Events award.<br /> <br.....

IVAO-FI, NL and IE: December Rally 2008

Filed under: Flight Simulator News — admin @ 11:20 am

28.11.08 / 12:20, Kategoria: Online flying.

IVAO&#39;s NL IE and FI-divisions invites you to join this rally, which will take you from Dublin to Helsinki and back. Every tuesday from December the 2nd pilots will fly one leg and after completed all four legs they will be rewarded with the Aviation Celebration Tours and Events award.<br /> <br.....

November 27, 2008

VATSIM: Fly & See Santa 2008

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27.11.08 / 12:22, Category: Online flying.

VACC Finland welcomes you to fly and see the original Santa Claus and his home just before the Christmas.<br /> <br /> Northern lights and Santa Claus are calling pilots for a journey to the Finnish Lapland. Fly &amp; See Santa is the biggest annual Christmas event in VATSIM skies and is held at t.....

VATSIM: Fly & See Santa 2008

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27.11.08 / 12:22, Kategoria: Online flying.

VACC Finland welcomes you to fly and see the original Santa Claus and his home just before the Christmas.<br /> <br /> Northern lights and Santa Claus are calling pilots for a journey to the Finnish Lapland. Fly &amp; See Santa is the biggest annual Christmas event in VATSIM skies and is held at t.....

November 26, 2008

France VFR: Brest Guipavas (LFRB) FSX

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26.11.08 / 18:42, Kategoria: Commercial add-ons.

France VFR is proud to announce you its latest release, the Regional French Airport of Brest Guipavas (LFBR) in its native FSX version. This is the 3rd pane of France VFR&rsquo;s new series of Regional Airport in Ultra-High-definition (25cm/pixel).<br /><br /> France VFR emphasises the difference b.....

Announcing vaBase

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26.11.08 / 18:42, Kategoria: Others.

After little debate it was decided to give vaBase an overhaul. With the main site and forums revamped, we now have a fresh new web presence. Following this, we have made some changes to our product and added a new service. Prices for vaBase have dropped to just &pound;19.99 / $29.99 for the full sys.....

France VFR: Brest Guipavas (LFRB) FSX

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26.11.08 / 18:42, Kategoria: Commercial add-ons.

France VFR is proud to announce you its latest release, the Regional French Airport of Brest Guipavas (LFBR) in its native FSX version. This is the 3rd pane of France VFR&rsquo;s new series of Regional Airport in Ultra-High-definition (25cm/pixel).<br /><br /> France VFR emphasises the difference b.....

Announcing vaBase

Filed under: Flight Simulator News — admin @ 5:42 pm

26.11.08 / 18:42, Kategoria: Others.

After little debate it was decided to give vaBase an overhaul. With the main site and forums revamped, we now have a fresh new web presence. Following this, we have made some changes to our product and added a new service. Prices for vaBase have dropped to just &pound;19.99 / $29.99 for the full sys.....

Real Environment X has gone gold!

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Real Environment Simulations is please to announce that Real Environment Xtreme for Microsoft's Flight Simulator X,
has gone GOLD. An official release date will be announced within the next few days. Real Environment Xtreme is a powerful, hi-definition, photoreal texture environment created entirely from state-of-the-art photography. This new technology is tightly integrated with a full flight planner and weather engine to give the user the most realistic experience yet within flight simulation.

Visit the REX support board here for more info.

November 22, 2008

IVAO Press Release: IVAO Real Flight Event - November 29

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22.11.08 / 19:54, Kategoria: Online flying.

The IVAO Events Department in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates Division is pleased to announce the sixth edition of the popular Real Flights Event on November 29, 2008 starting from 1600Z. If you are looking for the most realistic flight experience possible and think you can fly like a rea.....

IVAO Press Release: IVAO Real Flight Event - November 29

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22.11.08 / 19:54, Kategoria: Online flying.

The IVAO Events Department in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates Division is pleased to announce the sixth edition of the popular Real Flights Event on November 29, 2008 starting from 1600Z. If you are looking for the most realistic flight experience possible and think you can fly like a rea.....

IYP and the Carenado Piper Cherokee!

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22.11.08 / 19:53, Category: Commercial add-ons.

IYP (It&rsquo;s Your Plane) announces its latest interface with the Carenado Cherokee 180. Flying this Cherokee feels like being back in the 60s since there is no Auto-Pilot, so you will need to keep a fix on the instrument panel and be sure not to fall asleep on longer flights. But you won&rsquo;.....

Update for SAAB 91 Safir X is available

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22.11.08 / 19:53, Kategoria: Commercial add-ons.

SibWings team is pleased to announce an update to their SAAB 91 Safir X. This update includes fixes to most bugs. Please visit SibWings website for further details.

IYP and the Carenado Piper Cherokee!

Filed under: Flight Simulator News — admin @ 6:53 pm

22.11.08 / 19:53, Kategoria: Commercial add-ons.

IYP (It&rsquo;s Your Plane) announces its latest interface with the Carenado Cherokee 180. Flying this Cherokee feels like being back in the 60s since there is no Auto-Pilot, so you will need to keep a fix on the instrument panel and be sure not to fall asleep on longer flights. But you won&rsquo;.....

November 20, 2008

IYP and the Carenado Piper Cherokee!

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IYP (It's Your Plane) announces its latest interface with the Carenado Cherokee 180. Flying this Cherokee feels like being back in the 60s since there is no Auto-Pilot, so you'll need to keep a fix on the instrument panel and be sure not to fall asleep on longer flights. But you won't be alone….. your interactive IYP Co-Pilot (Michelle or Mike) will still assist you with take off and climb out, and approach and landing, as they do with all other IYP aircraft.

Click here to review the Checklists of all aircraft currently supported by IYP (including this latest Carenado Cherokee 180 interface) under both the FS9 and FSX sections.

Read a Review of IYP written by one of our many IYP enthusiasts.

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Flight Training
IYP is an industry leader in flight training, with an interactive "live" co-pilot who can be asked to walk you through any or all the IYP checklists from Pre-flight to Shutdown.

Whether you are a long-time simmer or new to the flight simulator world, click here to watch some of IYP's Video Presentations that assist pilots in learning to fly both GA (General Aviation) and Jetliners.

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Helen Cooper
Administrator
It's Your Plane

November 19, 2008

[IVAO UK] Atlantic Crossing Event

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The US and UK divisions of IVAO are proud to present another collaborative event, like no other before! On the night of the 22nd November 2008, you, as a pilot, will have another chance to cross the pond, except this time, hopping Eastbound and flying overnight! Full ATC will be provided from the departure from Washington (KIAD) to the arrival in London Heathrow (EGLL) the following morning, including full oceanic control, to simulate what happens in real life, every night.

The departure window from Washington is 2230 - 0000z pilots can expect full ATC at Washington during this period. The approximate flight time to Heathrow is 8hrs which means that at the latest, you will arrive into London at 0700-0730z (assuming you depart within the departure window).
For further details, please visit the Event Webpage

Grab a real life flight plan that will be used by pilots on the same night, and enjoy flying as real as it gets!

This is definitely not an event to be missed - see you there!

Tom Perry GB-EC
Ross McLennan GB-EAC


We would be grateful of your support by using the following Forum Signature to promote the event:
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November 17, 2008

IVAO-FI: Christmas Fly-In 12.12.2008 17-24UTC

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17.11.08 / 13:00, Kategoria: Online flying.

Annual Christmas Fly-In is here again! The IVAO&rsquo;s official Christmas Fly-In is held at Rovaniemi airport (EFRO) on December 12th starting at 1700 UTC. Rovaniemi is located in the Finnish Lapland, the home region of the Santa-Claus. Last year we had some 200 flights during one evening so be the.....

Astrasim Expo UK

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Astrasim Expo Ltd is a brand new publishing and events company dedicated to aviation and in particular flight simulation. The aim is to take our flight simulation events around the UK. Already in 2009 two shows are in the planning stages. The first to be held on August 1st at Sherburn Aero Club in West Yorkshire, with a further event to be held in September 19th – 20th at the Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford in Shropshire. Sherburn will host a full flight sim and computer show. Where as Cosford will be the premier event of the year. Around 40 plus exhibitors are expected, attending a two day show.

Flight simulation has come of age, and the real world of aviation is opening its eyes to the new technology now available, which can not only educate and entertain, but give real life experiences in a virtual environment.

Managing Director John Marshall said “Astrasim Expo Shows are organised by - an exciting publishing and events company with the creativity, imagination and flair to take flight simulation exhibitions to a new level”

Cosford will be a major event in the UK calendar, a full two day event at this world class venue with everything from demonstrations to seminars and not forgetting the amazing museum itself with much of our national aviation heritage on display. Sherburn will be following on from its success in 2008 with a bigger event next year, this time incorporating a computer fair to run alongside the flight sim show. Both events will be great days out for all the family, with entertainment throughout the day and night!

Sherburn Aero Club spokesman said “we are all looking forward to the show in 2009, with the flight simulation user group now an integral part of our club it certainly enhances aviation, along with bringing many more interested people to the airfield to see what we’re all about”

Astrasim Expo has a dedicated website where all the build up to both events can be found. The Latest news, show magazine, ticketing and travel arrangements. Sherburn and Cosford previews including our video galleries. Right now you can get exclusive wallpaper and posters of both shows at the official website. http://astrasimexpo.co.uk

ICARUSGOLD FSX PITTS S-2B RELEASED

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The Pitts Special is a light aerobatic biplane designed by Curtis Pitts. It has accumulated many competition wins since its first flight in 1944. The Pitts Special dominated world aerobatic competition in the 1960s and 1970s and, even today, remains a potent competition aircraft in the lower categories.Aerotek-built S-2B with a 260 hp (194 kW) Lycoming AEIO-540-D4A5 engine, and upper wing auxiliary fuel tank, the landing gear and upper wings were moved forward six inches, 196 built. First customers just reported enthusiastic comments about how fly as real as the original. 196 built Be the 197th now.

FSX / FSX-SP1-SP2/ FSX-Acceleration
Product Features:
FSX NATIVE SDK MODEL
New highly detailed model
Stunning dynamic virtual cockpit, complete with standard FsX features
New fully animated vintage Pilot
Specular reflectivity (dinamic shine)
Mini panel and virtual cockpiT with pop-ups for GPS and throttle lever
Customized engine sounds
Paintkit included
10 skins
1 Airshow scenery
3 flights
Virtual cockpit fully clickable
All appropriate FsX features and animations included
Documents with Installation tutorial


You can buy and Icarusgold Store

November 16, 2008

Flight Deck Productions Now Open

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On the heels of the succesful Learn the Mad Dog training package, we are very pleased to announce our transition to Flight Deck Productions. This change opens the door for future training projects, helping FS pilots quickly and easily learn their way around today's complex airliners. Please visit us at www.flightdeckproductions.com and register for a free store account. We plan to announce our upcoming training packages soon!

New releases from FlightSim Greenland

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16.11.08 / 20:55, Category: Freeware add-ons.

FlightSim Greenland has released three scenery&#39;s, as the new site is now released.<br /><br />BGUK Upernavik - the whole island have been re-meshed. And the airport have been elevated to the right elevation. The airport terminal has been added.<br /><br />BGMQ Maniitsoq - the airport and city ar.....

November 11, 2008

VATSIM: PRE-INFO: Fly & See Santa 2008 [13-14.12.2008]

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11.11.08 / 12:46, Category: Online flying.

Northern lights and Santa Claus are calling pilots for a journey to the Finnish Lapland. Fly &amp; See Santa is the biggest annual Christmas event in VATSIM skies and is held at three airports in Northern part of Finland. Snowy sceneries and slippery runways are open during the event at Rovaniemi, K.....

IYP - PMDG Interface with Dowson FSUIPC

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11.11.08 / 12:46, Category: Commercial add-ons.

It&rsquo;s Your Plane (IYP) announces the release of its latest revision containing a complete re-design of the PMDG 737- 600/700 interface, based upon a newly released version of FSUIPC (Version 3.8.4.9) by Pete Dowson. This new version features improved and more powerful FSUIPC MACRO functions whi.....

November 10, 2008

IYP PMDG Interface with Dowson’s FSUIPC

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It's Your Plane (IYP) announces the release of its latest revision containing a complete re-design of the PMDG 737- 600/700 interface, based upon a newly released version of FSUIPC (Version 3.8.4.9) by Pete Dowson. This new version features improved and more powerful FSUIPC MACRO functions which have enabled the design of a new IYP interface that is far simpler to install and significantly more efficient.

Click on http://www.itsyourplane.com/aircraft.asp for the new IYP release.

You can download the new version of FSUIPC from Pete Dowson's site by clicking the following link:

http://fsuipc.simflight.com/beta/FSUIPC3849.zip

However, only the DLL is provided there. The full 3.82 package including documentation is available from http://www.schiratti.com/dowson

Take the IYP 15-day Free Trial:
http://www.itsyourplane.com/installation.asp


Helen Cooper
Administrator
It’s Your Plane
www.itsyourplane.com
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November 8, 2008

IVAO Press Release: Aerosoft - IVAO Executive Event - November 16

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08.11.08 / 23:32, Category: Online flying.

IVAO and Aerosoft present the 4th joint event on November 16th 2008, at 1700z. This time you will be introduced in a world of luxury, oil and culture. Arabian sheiks plan to visit the cities of Hannover and Leipzig in Germany. This shuttle is all about managing logistics and related problems that ma.....

Latest Product Release of France VFR - FlightPyrenees Atlantiques BasePack and Autogen

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08.11.08 / 23:31, Kategoria: Commercial add-ons.

France VFR is proud to announce you its latest release in the FLIGHT Series: the Flight Pyrenees Atlantiques BasePack and AutogenPack. It represents the 2nd pane of the French Pyrenees mountains containing the Western part of it through 19 000 sq. kms. This Basepack and AutogenPack complete and fina.....

SuperTrafficBoard Product Updates

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Flying W Simulation is pleased to announce product updates for Super Traffic Board, enhancing the presentation of three highly popular AI packages: Just Flight TrafficX, MyTrafficX 5.2 and World of AI. After applying these updates, flights displayed on the board better reflect the role of the flight operator (e.g. Passenger, Cargo, General Aviation, etc.), add additional IATA codes included with flight numbers were appropriate, and can link in with representative logos.

These updates are free of charge to Super Traffic Board customers. Please visit
http://www.supertrafficboard.com/Downloads.html for further details.

November 5, 2008

SibWings releases SAAB 91 Safir X

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05.11.08 / 10:50, Kategoria: Commercial add-ons.

SibWings team is happy to announce the release of SAAB 91 Safir for FSX! It is a fully recreated add-on for FSX including new FSX features and giving you a better flying experience!<br /> <br /> The package offers four versions of the Safir: B, C, and two D modifications. Each rendition faithfully.....