Scenery developer FSimStuidos has released a significant update for its Halifax Stanfield International Airport (CYHZ) on Microsoft Flight Simulator. The update sees big performance gains thanks to adapting new MSFS techniques across the whole airport. The team says this ensures that the performance is consistent even with new details added. The terminal has been remodelled and retextured with brand new PBR materials, along with a much higher quality interior model that is accurate as of March 2024. FSimStudios has also implemented new ground polygon techniques, added Taxiway N and the new car ..read more

The latest Microsoft Flight Simulator Developer Q&A session took place yesterday with regular panellists Jorg, Seb, and Martial, along with Jayne hosting the session. In the nearly two-hour presentation, the team spoke about Sim Update 15, City Update 7, the next Local Legend and also revealed the next Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 aircraft developer. This is a recap of all the highlights from the show, but feel free to watch the presentation yourself over on their Twitch channel. Sim Update 15 Sim Update 15, one of the most significant changes to the simulator since it was released in A ..read more

FlightFactor's 777v2 has been one of the most anticipated aircraft for X-Plane and so a release date is eagerly awaited by the community. The team has announced a bit of a release schedule, with plans for open beta and closed alpha happening right now. On social media, FlightFactor confirmed that a non-public alpha version will be released to an exclusive group of people via invitation. An NDA will need to be signed, preventing people from sharing information outside their specific forums. You can't apply for this, but the team will reach out to specific individuals. Once this period has been ..read more

Although they originally developed GSX Profiles, the team at RW Profiles has began creating airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Their first entry into airport development is for Springfield-Branson Airport (KSGF), which is already available via iniBuilds' store. Springfield-Branson National Airport (KSGF) serves the city of Springfield, Missouri, as well as the wider southwest Missouri region, including Branson. It's the primary commercial airport for the area, offering flights to various domestic destinations. This includes Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Orlando. Despite being the first airport ..read more

Thanks to Pimax, we're delighted to be able to offer you the chance to win the Pimax Crystal Light! The Crystal Light is a new variant of the original Pimax Crystal that still brings a huge range of benefits for anyone looking for a lightweight and quality VR headset. The headset has a 2880 X 2880 Per Eye resolution and is powered by a QLED screen, ensuring your eyes don't strain when being used. The screens can reach speeds of 120HZ, ensuring that the motion is always smooth and there is a great field of view level for a great experience when flying. How to Enter Just enter via one (or all) o ..read more

The FSHud - Air Traffic Control team has announced integration with Active Sky FS by HiFi Simulation Tech in their latest beta version of the popular ATC enhancement addon for MSFS and P3D. The integration with Active Sky FS enables more precise weather information and forecasts for airport traffic configurations and runway selections resulting in more accurate traffic configurations and runway selections at airports. In addition, FSHud's traffic engine has also been updated providing significant improvements in aircraft vectoring, spacing, speed control, and ground handling. FSHub is a simula ..read more

After releasing their E195 last year, Flight Procedures Simulations has finally released their Embraer E190 for X-Plane 12. The developers behind this product are the same ones that produced Supercritical Simulations Group 747-8 and E-Jet Evolution series. The Embraer 190 is a stretched version of the E170, featuring a larger horizontal stabilizer and wings, two overwing emergency exits, and new, more powerful engines. Carrying roughly 100 passengers, the E190 is designed to compete with the CRJ-1000 and Boeing 717. The aircraft took to the skies for the first time on March 12, 2004, with laun ..read more

FSWeekend not only gave us a chance to talk with many developers, it also gave us a chance to get some hands-on time with PMDG's upcoming and highly anticipated 777. Although a bit tucked away in a corner, the PMDG booth must have been the busiests, by far. None of that is surprising though, given that PMDG hasn't visited FSWeekend before, and had, just a day prior to FSWeekend, shared more details of their upcoming aircraft for MSFS. Arguably, the booth that PMDG brought to FSWeekend was a bit improvised. Sitting upon a table was a test bench, sort of an open computer if you're unfamiliar, th ..read more

Heatblur and IndiaFoxtEcho have issued a new update for their jointly developed F-14 Tomcat for MSFS. Update 1.1.3 fixes some small graphical bugs, mostly related to the textures. The update also fixes some livery related problems, and solved an issue with Jester. Some effects have been fixed, and the Forrestal-class carriers that come with the add-on have also seen several fixes. Update 1.1.3 is available right now through your vendor of choice. If you have not yet discovered Heatblur's entry to the MSFS market with the famous F-14 Tomcat, you can purchase the aircraft for $34.99. Changelog M ..read more

BlueBird Simulations took to social media to confirm that they will have a presence at this year's FlightSimExpo in Las Vegas. We know that BlueBird Simulations will take a key role in the Announcement and Preview seminar sessions on Friday at Las Vegas' Rio Hotel, where they will have a presentation talking about the 757 coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator. The seminars kick off at 1pm (local) so we'll be sure to see some new information at the show. On social media, the team said that the "v5 cockpit textures are looking absolutely amazing" We will be able to "judge for [ourselves]" when th ..read more