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Francois Dumas of FSAddon Publishing writes “….. next week we’ll start our new VA Website Hosting Service at FSAddon Publishing. More and more people are starting their own fictional aviation company, complemented by ever increasing complex administration software and FS models. However, setting up a website often is a problem. That’s where we are coming to the rescue. We’ll be offering basic websites, including a VA framework, for a mere $30 a year !…..”.

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The people at CaptainSim are offering some savings on their old products and write “…. We are pleased to announce the Autumn sale at Captain Sim: the 757, the C-130, the 727 for FS9/FSX and other popular titles.
More than 320 EUR in direct savings. For details please visit our website…..”.

In a press release sent to us by the SSM2007 Team, they wrote the following:
A group of SSM2007 gurus have created an independent Wiki with tons of useful information which helps in completing SSM2007 missions successfully. The Wiki contains explanations and videos about various procedures such as RMS operations, rendezvous, docking, landing and full checklists for every current SSM2007 mission. In addition, the gurus have opened a TeamSpeak channel for regular meetings during real NASA Shuttle launches and missions and for discussions regarding SSM2007 missions.
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JustFlight writes that “……. C-130 Hercules is the result of over 6,000 hours of meticulous development and is undoubtedly the most sophisticated re-creation of a military aircraft to grace the simulated skies. Staggering graphics and a superb array of detailed animations are mated to an accurate flight model that has been tested by Hercules crews…..”.

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Francois Dumas of FSAddon Publishing reports that “…… through major technical problems after the release of FSX, and in particular its various Service Packs, it turned out to be impossible to ‘port’ the very popular FSCargo into an FSX product. The GOOD NEWS is that the developer, Maurizio Gavioli, has found a solution. That now means that work on a NEW FSCargo, for FSX, has started. We’ll probably make two versions, one (extended) stand-alone and one for usage with virtual airlines and other ‘route’ software. Remember to check our web site from time to time…..:.

Flight One Software, in partnership with Digital Aviation, would like to announce the official release of Service Pack 1 for the Fokker 70/100 Simulation product. The Fokker 70/100 Simulation is an advanced systems simulation of the Fokker 70 and 100 jet airliners. This service pack addresses many items (see below):….”.

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TropicaSim released Tocumen International Airport, Panama City, for FS9 and FSX. “……  MPTO is located 15 miles from Panama City and had a major expansion and renovation program in order to become bigger and more modern. It’s the busiest airport in Central America and a major hub for the entire Caribbean region. With Tocumen Intl. TropicalSim achieves it’s 14th FSX airport, now couting 9 just for the Caribbean…..”. Available from simMarket.

Reed Stough of Real Environment Simulations (formerly known as Calibre Software) is announced opening a ‘forum of their own’ for their upcoming product release of Real Environment Xtreme for Flight Simulator X. “…..  You may visit and sign up at the forum and possibly win a free copy of Real Environment Xtreme….”. Read Full Story »

Apparently Alphasim ‘has seen the light’ and is now selling through Flight1. The first product to be ‘boxed’ by Flight1 is the venerable Hawker Hunter. From the product page “….. The Hunter, perhaps the most impossibly beautiful aircraft ever assembled. No, not assembled - but sculpted as though from a single block of aircraft grade aluminum. Designed by Sir Sidney Camm, an engineer whose designs span biplane to jump jet, the Hunter is a remarkable machine…..”. Now available through simMarket.

Turning finals on 2b2

What a hard time was had judging the September screenshot competition entries! From the spread of poll votes, one would guess that even the forum members had difficulty choosing their favourites. But in the end thare can only be three winners. You can see the highest scoring entry here and if you click on “Read full story” you can see all the winners.

Well done to Socalpilot, grunau and victoralphacharlie!

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