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RAZBAM has released its EA-6B Prowler for FSX with 7 different models and with 11 different textures. “……. Highly detailed and fully functional & clickable Virtual Cockpit, model is designed to be flown directly from the Virtual Cockpit, NO 2d cockpit is provided. It includes a custom gauge set and a sound set made by Sky Song Sound Works. The package also includes an AI KC-135 for air refueling. Even as missions are not included in the release, they will be available later, a small pack will be provided completely free for use with this product…..”. More info here.

Alex Ranc of Cielosim reports that he is “……. pleased to announce the release of his Enhancer Bundles. With the Enhancer bundles you are able to get two of either Instant Enhancer, Live ATC Chatter or Flight Enhancer at a lower price. Do not miss out on this great deal. Available from simMarket now. For more information visit the Cielosim website ……”.

Developers Icarusgold have announced the release of their vintage “Golden Age” Northrop Gamma for Microsoft Flight Simulator X (including SP2/Acceleration).

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SimFly announces “…… SimFly.EU and its very popular AFTS system have had high demand from its users to produce a version that is backward compatible with FS2004. We are pleased to announce that after a great deal of testing this software is available now…..”.

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“….. Orbx is pleased the announce the release of FTX AU GREEN, the largest and most complex custom landclass terrain region for Australia to date. A massive technical challenge for the team, Holger Sandmann’s innovative use of GIS data has resulted in one of the most diverse geographical regions ever constructed for flight simulation…..”.

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Frans Broekhuysen, the organizer of the FS Weekend writes “….. Three weeks to go till the annual International FSweekend  on 1 & 2 November 2008. Again in the National Aviation Theme Park Aviodrome at Lelystad in the Netherlands. With more then 350 participants to demonstrate everything about Flight simulation. And a lot of international companies will show and sell their hard and software. See the long exhibitors page at  www.FSweekend.com. We expect a lot of international visitors to exchange their experiences with Flightsim and cockpit building. We hope to see you all…..”.

SSM2007 Space Shuttle Simulator

The guys from Space Shuttle Mission 2007 have released a “….. new and updated set of manuals. Besides corrections and clarifications, the new manuals include updated options and keyboard/joystick commands list as well as support explanations for the Vuzix iWear VR920 stereoscopic HMD……”.

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AviaFilms Production tells us they have released their “…. newest video - the Boeing 737 Classic! Welcome on board the Boeing 737-300 for a midnight return flight in the skies of Italy. Witness how our pilots operate this magnificent aircraft with the aid of analogue type instruments…..”.

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Today Flight 1 has announced that it latest product, the B-24 Liberator, created by Alphasim is available for purchase. This WWII bomber has been recreated for both FSX and FS2004. Five authentic aircraft are included the B-24J, ‘Satan’s Gal’, B-24D, ‘Hellsadroppin II’, B-24G, ‘The Stork’, B-24D, ‘Strawberry Bitch’, B-24J, ‘Cocktail Hour’. These depict the many liveries the B-24 bore, from bare-metal (reflective), to desert and olive drab (with nose art). Inside, the pilot is treated to the virtual cockpit which is again highly authentic with many mousable controls and animations.  Not least the cockpit dominating twelve-lever quadrant, comprising turbochargers, throttles and mixture levers.

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SimKits reports that they “…… have released a brand new Builders Section with publications from users on our web site.  Now you can also show your simulator pictures on our website. A new system makes it easy to upload pictures yourself, edit them and have them published in a snap by the new SimKits Builders Section. ….”.

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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…..:.