IVAO Press Release - FS LAN PARTY - September 20
Online flying 24.08.08 / 13:49
IVAO Belgium invites you to the '7th FS Lan Party' to be held on September 20, 2008 in Everberg, Belgium.
For the seventh year in succession Belgium Division of IVAO, presents an opportunity to the flight simulation enthusiast to not only fly or control with their own personal computers but also personally meet other flight simulation fans. This event has something for everyone, for our friends eager to learn about online flying, this party will be an ideal venue to learn the secrets of 'Online Flying' and be a part of the ever-growing online flight simulation community.
This party is not only about meeting friends, flying, controlling, learning but also is about having fun. The experienced team will ensure you enjoy a relaxed atmosphere during your challenging flight simulation activities and windup the day with a superb barbecue (BBQ). Of course you also get the chance to win some exciting prizes.
AFG Caravelle III released!
Freeware add-ons 09.08.08 / 00:02
AFG - AlliedFsGroup announces the release of the AFG Caravelle. After three years in the making, it’s our pleasure to offer the Sud Aviation Caravelle III for download. The initial release is for FS2004 only. For the moment no FSX release is planned.
The 3D model is highly detailed with all the animations you’ve come to expect. The aircraft also features a working 3D brake chute, as found on early generation Caravelles. No VC is offered, but a highly realistic panel differing in version according to the operator featured. For the moment the aircraft has only been posted for download at Avsim.com and Flightsim.com but will be put up for download at our own website soon.
France VFR: Airport Lille Lesquin
Commercial add-ons 27.07.08 / 13:46 - SP
In the series of its new Airport Collection, France VFR is happy to announce its second pane, representing the French Regional Lille Lesquin Airport. This scenery represents the detailed regional airport in the North of France including photo-real high definition textures of ground and buildings as well as night textures. The scenery covers about 50 km2 and adds to the airport an extended photo-realistic area including specific Autogen, VFR landmarks and nearby road traffic.
The scenery can be used as a standalone product or in addition to the Nord Pas de Calais scenery (scheduled release: November 2008) without any adaptation. Due to its particular concept, the scenery is entirely compatible with any mesh of your choice.
FS 2004 and FSX versions are sold separately, this first release corresponds to FS2004 and FSX release is scheduled within a few days next week.
Launch of Flight Sim Labs
Others 27.07.08 / 13:42 - SP
A new company has seen the light! Flight Sim Labs, Ltd. is founded by Lefteris Kalamaras of Athens, Greece, a renowned developer and designer in the Flight Simulator and games industry. For the past eight years Lefteris has worked for PMDG. Once his work on the FSX line had been completed, Lefteris decided it was time for a move forward in his career to open up more opportunities for flight simulator fans, so the founding of Flight Sim Labs was a logical next step.
The focus of Flight Sim Labs is on Microsoft’s Flight Simulator range of products, concentrating mainly on providing interfaces for (home) cockpits and related hardware, developing high-fidelity add-on aircraft (such as the Concorde) and providing specialized programming and consulting services to other 3rd party developers. One of the priorities FSLabs will continue to have is to support its customers who have also purchased PMDG products by bringing them new FSX interfaces for them, teaming up with 3rd party hardware suppliers such as FlyEngravity, CPMFlight, Aerosoft and others.
You can find more details at the Flight Sim Labs website.
Skysim Releases the BAe Hawk for FSX
MS Flight Simulator 25.07.08 / 12:17 - SP
For over 40 years, the official aerobatic team of the Royal Air Force the famous Red Arrows has thrilled air show audiences worldwide. Since 1979 the team has flown the Royal Air Force’s advanced jet trainer, the BAe Systems Hawk T Mk. 1, painted in their stunning all red schemes.
The Skysim BAe Systems Hawk T Mk.1 has been created exclusively for FSX by Rick Piper. By incorporating all the new features available to aircraft designers within the latest Microsoft simulator, Rick has created possibly one of the most advanced models ever seen in the history of this hobby. His legendary attention to detail will be appreciated by dedicated ‘by the book’ pilots and the fact that this model was designed for FSX from the ‘ground up’ means these stunning details are available without sacrificing your computer’s performance.
The guys from the Red Arrows were so impressed by the accuracy of this model, it is the only flight simulation product to be granted an official license from the Ministry of Defence (MOD), quite an endorsement of its quality.
The Skysim Red Arrows Hawk is now available to purchase in both boxed and download versions from the all new Skysim website.
IVAO Finland: Neste Rally Fly-In 2.8.2008 1600 UTC @ EFJY
Online flying 18.07.08 / 13:50 - SP
Ivao Finland's online event takes place around the Neste Rally Finland 2008 WRC race. Fly your virtual tourists on 2nd August to see one of the most exciting rally races. Ivao Finland will arrange ATC coverage for your flights.
Event's base airport is Jyväskylä (EFJY) in Central Finland - a typical small city airport that turns into an international rally headquarters once every summer.
For more information plese visit the link below.
VATSIM: Pilot in Command online flight race began
Online flying 18.07.08 / 13:04 - SP
The Pilot in Command online flight race began on Monday 14th July 2008. The competition is organized by Finnish Virtual Aviators' Association as a part of their summer event in Jämijärvi airport. The race is open for all VATSIM pilots all around the world.
The idea of the competition is simple. Just send your entry form via the website and start flying in the VATSIM network. Each flight will be tracked and awarded with points. The amount of points depends on the destination, weather conditions and ATC coverage.
The competition ends on Sunday 20th July at 0600 UTC.
You may enter the competition as well as follow the live statistics at the competition website. In addition to statistics, live videos and feeds will be posted regularly.
Midsummer Overload
Online flying 18.07.08 / 13:04 - SP
The Midsummer sun awaits!
VACC-Finland and SVIL (Finnish Virtual Pilots Association) arranges a huge fly-in again this July! Held in beautiful and fully staffed Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (EFHK/HEL) at 18th of July, starting at 1500UTC and continuing all the way until 2000UTC. If weather grants, independent parallel approaches will also be in use. In parallel approach you can feel the rush when you can see another aircraft next to you making approach with your TCAS full of aircrafts safely separated from each other by our professional ATC.
Major part of our ATC Crew is controlling from the SVIL’s annual summer meeting, CAVOK 2008!
Controllers will build a large ATC-positions with tower views and lots and lots of monitors.
IVAO Press Release - Aerosoft - IVAO Event - June 28
Online flying 22.06.08 / 16:46 - SP
Its now time for the 2nd edition of the popular 'IVAO and Aerosoft' Event. On June 28 from16Z onwards, Spanish and Portuguese Divsions of IVAO along with Aerosoft present 'Iberia Fly-In' . Pilots can choose between a Shuttle flight between Madrid Barajas and Lisbon Portela or participiate in a Real Flight Operations Event at Lisbon Airport or both. Expect both these airports and surrounding areas to be fully staffed and also some heavy traffic. What's holding you back?
France VFR: Airport Toussus le Noble (LFPN)
Commercial add-ons 17.06.08 / 00:16 - SP
France VFR is proud to announce you its latest release, the first in an upcoming Airport series High-definition, representing the Airport of Toussus le Noble (LFPN) in FS2004 version. The Toussus Airport scenery is developed in extremely detailed way, including building textures, high-definition ground textures as well as the corresponding night textures.
France VFR emphasises the difference within the previously developed airports: Toussus is the first one realized entirely in high-definition for FS9 and FSX conform to new airport design concept charts. The two versions of FS2004 and FSX are sold separately with possibility of upgrading to FSX (FSX release: July 2008).
Both versions are stand-alone products and entirely compatible with other BasePack scenery (or the upcoming regional scenery) and fully compatible with any Mesh of your choice. Price: 19.90eur.
