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This new project aims to provide a flyable historical experience by reconstructing the iconic Roman fortification as it stood in the year 180AD.

MSFSAddons, 13 May 2024

 

Navigraph Charts users now have access to two new map layers: one that details land cover, which is especially useful for VFR flights, and a terminator layer that clearly illustrates where day turns into night globally.

 

With a strong focus on visual quality improvements, the new public beta brings a glimpse into improvements on anti-aliasing, depth of field, shadows, lighting, particle effects, water, and autogen.

Threshold, 14 May 2024

 

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Originally named Coolangatta, Gold Coast Airport (YBCG) serves an average of 5.7 million passengers a year, providing access to the cities of Gold Coast and Queensland.

Threshold, 12 May 2024

We continue to support and promote in-person meet-ups and clubs from around the world. To that end, we're happy to share that the Melbourne Flight Sim Group in Australia has partnered with a local flight school, which is providing them with free meeting space and discounted access to a P3D-based A320 simulator.

 

You can find the list of flight simulation clubs we're aware of on our website.

 

Are you coming to FlightSimExpo? We can put you in touch with other attendees from your area if you'd like to start a club of your own. Ask us how.

A redesigned website, updated programming, and a renewed emphasis on Top 40 music hits, all aimed at enhancing the listener experience.

MSFSAddons, 15 May 2024

 

BeyondATC claims to bring a revolutionary AI-powered Air Traffic Control system, but is it ready for primetime?

FSElite, 17 May 2024

 

The scenery brings a fresh challenge to bush pilots with a celebration of the historic fire lookouts in Idaho, recreating 11 of these structures along with 20 miles of detailed roads for off-roading adventures and navigation.

MSFSAddons, 11 May 2024

Orbx offers FSA Captains 20% off a range of their most popular aircraft and scenery. Plus, membership includes 3 free Orbx products.

Link your OrbxDirect Account Today and you'll also save 20% on the new Kola Map for DCS.

What's New in the World of X-Plane

From this week's X-Plane.Org digest: Rotate MD-11 update released, a review of the Thranda PC-6, and a cabin mod for the Toliss A320 Family. Read the full weekly roundup here.

 

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