Hello! It's Saturday, August 17. We're covering big updates on the Fenix A319 and A321 (including a release window), new art for the Caribbean in X-Plane, and a helicopter for DCS. New to Radio Check? Subscribe here.

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Fenix has provided a lengthy update on their highly-anticipated A319 and A321 expansion pack, digging deep into the differences between these aircraft and their current A320 offering.
 

X-Plane 12.1.2, known as the Caribbean update, launched August 13th. FSNews explores the art and functionality improvements in this version.

FSNews, 16 August 2024
 

iniBuilds recently released their rendition of Dubrovnik Airport in Croatia. FSElite reviewed the scenery, focusing on buildings, textures, and the overall flight experience. 

FSElite, 12 August 2024
 

VIRPIL has announced a new product designed to improve the experience of using a throttle and control panel together. It's compatible with both their existing products and the new CDT-VMAX throttle shown at FSExpo 24.

FSElite, 11 August 2024
 

The twin-rotor CH-47F joins the growing stable of helicopters available for DCS. More features and improvements are expected throughout the early access period. The Chinook is available now for $55.99.

FSElite, 13 August 2024
Related: DCS Dev Update Focused on AviaStorm Tornado
 

The video focuses on the interior and exterior modeling of the CEO variant. Future updates will showcase other aspects of the upcoming long-hauler.

FSNews, 11 August 2024

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The package is the latest entry in Orbx's scenery focused on bush flying, this time in the Trinity Alps region of California. 5 locations are featured, including an 11 degree sloped strip at a fire lookout tower.

MSFSAddons, 16 August 2024

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What's New in the World of X-Plane

From this week's X-Plane.Org digest: public beta 12.1.12b1 is out, Airport Kassel released, and there's a new freeware DC-10. Read the full weekly roundup here.
 

FSA Member Poll

Last week, we asked:

Have you ever flown a "contact approach", in the sim or an aircraft? 

 

The results show...
Bar graph showing 60% don't know what a contact approach is, 22% have flown, and 18% have not.

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