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Dino Cateano of Italy is working on a new project for FSX:Accelleration: the T-45C Goshawk. “….. The scope of the project is to provide a reasonable simulation of the BAe/Boeing T-45C Goshawk jet trainer, a heavyly modified and carrier-capable version of the BaE Hawk, currently employed by U.S. Navy to train naval aviator candidates to strike and carrier operations…..”.

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Since we’re now technically a ‘blog’ we can also get ourselves listed in the Technorati pages. See our Technorati Profile here. Technorati is a collection of blogs all over the world, giving rankings based on the importance of the blogs in terms of people linking to its posts. Since we have a lot of ‘colleagues’ using our news posts, I figure we might as well use that activity ti get us on the radar scope of a wider audience. So PLEASE link to us *grin*.

Screenshotartist.co.uk would like to announce the publication their review of the recently released Skysim Red Arrows BAe Hawk package developed by Rick Piper.

The full review can be accessed here and, for more information on the package, Skysim can be found here.

Not only our simulated aircraft fly…. time flies as well!! So here’s a reminder to pencil in the dates of November 1 and 2, to attend the world’s best flight simulator event, the Dutch FSWeekend in Lelystad. After Oshkosh this is easily the largest event for flight(sim) enthusiasts with yearly more than 5000 visitors during the two days! Here’s a (growing) list with exhibitors.

Bill Ortis of Lionheart Creations Ltd. has posted a small ‘fix’ on his website for his latest release, the wonderful Epic LT / Dynasty. The code can be found near the end of his web page and needs to be put in the aircraft.cfg file, replacing the original code. It will stop the ‘bobbing’ on hitting the brakes. There are some more tips on his page too! The Epic can be purchased at simMarket of course.

Ernie Alston and simMarket report: “This upgrade integrates a A300-A310 style Navigation, an MD11/B717 style Navigation Display, and Collins Proline4 style MultiFunction display. All ISG1 gauges can be selectively mixed and matched into the aircraft/panel of your choice. This update also provides fixes for some minor reported issues.

This is a free upgrade for previous ISG1 customers. ISG gauges are available here: CLICK.“

Carenado announced that they are going to fully embrace the FSX technology. Fernando Herrera of Carenado said: “Due to some incompatibility issues with some aircraft with SP2/AP, the company decided to develop again its  complete fleet from zero to be full FSX and DX10 compatible. Each new development will be a separate package specially developed for FSX and DX10 and will have all the new amazing effects and features only achievable with FSX and DX10 .

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PRE-Flight announced the release of their SpaceShipTwo carrier aircraft “Eve”. PRE-Flight make Radio Control Simulators so that you can practice and hone your flying skills at home. Here is what they say about this freeware addon: “Download and fly this free PRE-Flight model which commemorates the launch of “Eve” - the first of a fleet of carrier aircraft which will be used to launch the SpaceShipTwo spacecraft.
One of the unique design features incorporates a “simulator” into one of the twin hulls. The hull is laid out exactly like the SpaceShipTwo and will be used for space tourist training which includes a few seconds of weightlessness.
This model is for PRE-Flight version 2.10 and higher.”
To download this and other models and to download the PRE-Flight Demo, visit PRE-Flight RC Flight Simulator at: http://www.preflightsim.com/

Robert Randazzo, the owner of PMDG, announced that their latest project, the MD-11, has now gone in Beta. He also states that he doesn’t expect this beta to be very long, unlike previous beta’s. They are developing separate models for FSX (to be released first) and FS9 and pricing will be similar as their current products. No release dates yet, but plenty of wonderful screenshots here.

Recently there was a big ‘Train Show’in Anaheim California, the National Train Show. Tony Hilliam, the CEO of Auran, the makers of Trainz, took some sneaky pictures of a Microsoft TS2 demonstration and put them on Picasa. See them here. He also has a collection of Trainz screenshots. See for yourself what the future and past look like!

FranceVFR released two of its earlier titles as ‘collection packs’ on simMarket. Flight Mediterranée is the first one, comprised of base pack AND Autogen pack and covering the ENTIRE Mediterranean coast of France, including a lot of airfields. The other one is Flight Pyrenees Orientales, covering the mountain region in the south, again with Base Pack and Autogen Pack combined! All are for FS2004 and FSX.

Exciting Simulations announced their next free mission. “…..The next mission for Space Shuttle Mission 2007 is STS-124. STS-124 started with an uneventful Discovery launch on May 31, 2008 commanded by Navy Cmdr. Mark E. Kelly assisted by Pilot Navy Cmdr. Kenneth T. Ham……”.

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Found on the web site of NaturalPoint, the makers of TrackIR, a new version of the TrackIR software for download. This brings it to version 4.1.35. This is software for TrackIR Pro 4, the nifty little device that will make your pilot’s head turn in the game, by just slightly moving your own head.

Up and running for some time already is the completely renewed MS Trains web site from Microsoft. Here you can read all about their new and upcoming sequel to the fisr MSTrains title. On Phil Taylor’s blog we have read that MS Trains 2 is slated for a Holidays 2009 release (that’s jargon for Christmas 2009 for non-American readers). In the same sentence he also made a quip about FS11….. go read and figure it out for yourself!

Aero Files, the publisher from Iceland, has released ‘FS Vegetation FS2004′. The product “……. modifies the look of the FS 2004 default trees giving them a more lifelike color. The detail is sharpened to give you the best possible look for your FS 2004 trees. If you like your trees greener, or perhaps less green, there is one pack which will fit your needs….”. On simMarket today.