The full text of the classic flight simulation book "Microsoft Flight Simulator Handbook" by Jonathan M. Stern is now available for free at FlightSimBooks.com. Published in 1995, this mammoth, 600-page book covers versions 5.0 and 5.1 of Flight Simulator for the PC.

FlightSimBooks.com makes the full text of 13 classic flight simulation books available on the web, all permission of the copyright ...
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For the fourth time: The Virtual World Aerobatic Championship on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002/2004.
Try your skills against the best virtual pilots from all around the world.

We do five different skill levels from Primary to Unlimited. You will be judged by a real judge and by real rules. We have prices for each winner of each category. For the first time we will do a 4min-freestyle competition!

Interested? Have a look at: www.flightxtreme.com ...
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With the release of Flight simulator X, (or FSX maybe?), a large number of reviews have already been released.

From Flightsim.com

Dispelling rumors, myths and disinformation. As anyone who has visited our forums knows, we have been diligently dispelling rumors and gossip about FS10 because no one truly knew what was going on behind closed doors at Microsoft, until now. Simply put, whatever you have heard or read elsewhere, fuggeddaboudit! Until ...
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This breathtaking expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 challenges you to take command. Over three years in development with a GMAX model featuring full moving parts, reflective textures and dynamic shine, this expansion takes flight simulation to a new dimension.
The Dreamfleet Boeing 727 is the first Flight Simualtor aircraft to feature the award winning Reality XP WX500 colour weather radar as standard equipment which, if bought as a stand-alone product would ...
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Microsoft opens the hangar to reveal their latest aerial entry

As part of its presentation at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft offered first details of Flight Simulator X, the tenth installment in the company's popular series.

Developed by ACES Studio and due for the 2006 holiday season, Microsoft says Flight Simulator X will offer "incredible graphics and realism," taking full advantage of the company's upcoming Windows Vista o ...
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Eaglesoft Development Group, in cooperation with Payne Aviation Software, is pleased to announce the release of Flight Deck: MD-80 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004!

The MD-80 series has been one of the most popular aircraft since the early 80's. During its service the cockpit has evolved from a completely analog panel to a majority glass panel. This panel package includes all three versions of the MD-80 including a totally analog panel, a combinat ...
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Shockwave Productions has released an update to their the latest Wings of Power aircraft, the Wings of Power P47 THUNDERBOLT for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004^®

Wings of Power P47 "Thunderbolt" Update 1.1 changes

• Rockets can now be removed via in-game icon. When removing the rockets, the player should also remove the rocket payloads in game for accurate weights.
• The flight model has been modified to allow the pilot to accomplish three-point takeoffs and landings without the stall warning being activated.
• Engine run up can be accomplished at 2000 rpm with brakes set without any tendency to nose over, while retaining the aircraft's realistic ability to taxi at 900 rpm due to the high torque of the engine
• Landing strut extension calibrated to actual P47 extension at various weights
• Internal gear extension and retraction sound re-designed with hydraulics calibrated in stereo to both left and right gear

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Simmarket is offering a fully specified commercial product release of KMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, USA.
New Orleans is an important gateway city into the south for all the major North American carriers and key Latin America airlines. MSY itself is situated right on the edge of a pristine natural wetland environment and flights in and out of the area offer spectacular views over this beautiful landscape.

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Perfect Flight releases today Adventures Unlimited Vol. 7 Delta Air Lines, a new add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator that lets you fly using Delta Airlines planes. Get on your favorite aircraft and enjoy the realistic ambience of flight recreated by the exclusive Adventure Manager. You can manage your flight before compiling an adventure and then select it from 1000 pre-saved flights. You can find navigation charts and maps during the flight.
Delta Air Lines Adventures includes:

• 10 aircraft in Delta Airlines - Fleet also includes "Fly The MD-11" plane in Delta color. Click here for more info about the Perfect Flight's MD-11 plane
• Adventure Manager: You have 1000 pre-saved flights ready to be compiled using our exclusive Adventure Manager. You can now choose your flight and select it from one of 130 airports managed by our compiler. Also you don't need for Flight Simulator to set weather, time and season, refueling the plane, set speeds amd more. The Adventure Manager will compile for you an ABL adventure that you will have available in your Flight Simulator! Flights covers the entire Delta Timetable. Adventures feature:
• Complete AI/ATC interaction
  AI/traffic available during the adventure Speed restriction
  • Flight rating
  • Cabin Announcements: gear, flaps, parking brakes
  • Check Lists (pre-start, taxi, before t/o, after t/o, descend, landing, parking)
  • Speeds Call, 80 Kn,V1, Vr, V2, flaps, gear GPWS
  • Radar Altimeter
  • Panels and Sounds. Each plane features custom panels and stereo sounds. Also panels includes a new checklist icons manager that allows you to have all checklists visible in your cockpit!
  • Flight Briefing and Charts Database. The Adventure Manager generates a complete flight briefing for each flight compiled by you and you have also full access to charts and maps database during the flight. That makes your flights more realistic, as in real life!

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Bolstering its hugely successful Xplosiv range and further cementing the relationship with Microsoft Game Studios, Empire has announced the imminent budget release of four critically acclaimed PC titles.

With cumulative sales in excess of two million, Empire is confident that the pre-Christmas release of Zoo Tycoon, Train Simulator, Combat Flight Simulator 2 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002 will add significant value to its budget software range in the UK.

Empire Interactive's CEO, Ian Higgins, stated: "We believe our Xplosiv range will be considerably strengthened by these new additi ...
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Bruce Irving has released a very interesting review of space Orbiter
Orbiter is a space flight simulator, something of a cross between a conventional PC flight simulator and a planetarium or astronomy program.
It features accurate physics (for both orbital mechanics and atmospheric flight), excellent 3-D graphics, and a first-person astronaut’s perspective. Aimed at space- and physics-related education and recreation, ...
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Farmington, CT USA November 7th, 2005 - Shockwave Productions has announced Wings of Power Heavy Bombers and Jets for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004^® retail box is available and shipping. Wings of Power Heavy Bombers and Jets is the #1 rated MS Flight Simulator add-on and customer demand has brought the MS Flight Sim add-on back to production.

To celebrate this release, Shockwave is going to soon make available a beautiful new skin for the B24J 'Liberator' complimentary to all custom ...
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This digital album is intended for pilots of SCDS Yakovlev-40 ver 1.4 but is also useful for one flying Russian metal of different type in the virtual sky of simulator.

It is step-by-step 100 pages reporting about the entire flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith International) to Lord Howe Island in the Pacific Ocean. Each page represents action of pilot required to accomplish this fascinating flight mission.

The Vol.1 in line of "Flying the Yakovlev-40" publications is concentrated on subjects which are often discussed on different forums and most difficult for western pil ...
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Hot on the heels of its best-selling big brother from earlier this year, Airbus A380, First Class Simulations brings for the first time the opportunity to fly the models 310, 319, 320, 330, 340 and 350. Produced by respected US based developer/publisher Abacus Publishing, "Airbus Fleet" showcases the aircraft builder's superb ability to design and build a range of aircrafts for the full spectrum of the airline industry's requirements.

From the A310, w ...
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A first for Microsoft Flight Simulator! We are offering a fully specified commercial product release of the important KDTW Detroit Airport, USA. DTW is the main hub and home base of Northwest Airlines, one of the largest airline operators in the US who have, in conjunction with Dutch KLM, an extensive network spreading right across the globe.

This Detroit Airport product covers a huge land area, one of the largest in the world, and all aspects of this amazing airport have been meticulously modelle ...
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