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CrewMate A350: a free, open-source virtual copilot for the iniBuilds A350 in MSFS
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (522+ words) CrewMate A350: a free, open-source virtual copilot for the iniBuilds A350 in MSFS'MSFS Addons The iniBuilds A350 has been one of the standout aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 since its release. It's complex, it's detailed, and it rewards pilots who want to fly…...
SimInstructorAI goes live: a CFI-trained, no-subscription AI mentor for MSFS
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (676+ words) After'we first covered the project in November, SimInstructorAI has officially moved from a closed pre-order phase to a public launch. It didn't arrive with a flashy trailer or a big marketing campaign, but rather with a "soft launch" strategy focused…...
SimWikiMap for MSFS 2024 brings Wikipedia to your cockpit tablet
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (186+ words) There's a particular kind of pilot who can't help but wonder about the world scrolling beneath their wings. Not just'where they are, but'what'is there. That town hugging the river bend: how old is it? That airstrip cut into the plateau:…...
First look: Black Square’s Caravan Professional brings study-level depth to MSFS 2024
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (228+ words) While some of us have been enjoying the default Cessna 208 in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Black Square is preparing to take the utility icon to a completely different level. In an preview video, TwoToneMurphy gave the community a first look at…...
Navigraph adds digital Scratchpads to its Charts app
1+ week, 5+ day ago (310+ words) Navigraph adds digital Scratchpads to its Charts app'MSFS Addons The transition from a complex pre-flight briefing to the high-pressure environment of an active taxiway often involves a flurry of handwritten notes. Whether it's an ATIS broadcast or a rapid-fire ATC…...
TFDi Design clears the deck: MD-11 stability paves the way for "other projects"
1+ week, 5+ day ago (268+ words) This update addresses some of the friction points that often hinder high-fidelity airliners during their first month in a new simulator. For those who enjoy the immersion of virtual reality or rely on external hardware, these changes are intended to…...
Microsoft Flight Simulator's sudden silence has the community worried
2+ week, 1+ day ago (507+ words) To understand what is happening, we have to look at the intersection of local community management and high-level corporate strategy. To replace them, Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella appointed Asha Sharma as the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming. Sharma…...
Majestic says Dash 8 Q400 systems are ready but the 3D cockpit is holding up testing
2+ week, 4+ day ago (388+ words) Majestic says Dash 8 Q400 systems are ready but the 3D cockpit is holding up testing'MSFS Addons The MSFS community has grown increasingly restless waiting for the Majestic Software Dash 8 Q400 to make its way into Microsoft Flight Simulator. Since the team shared their…...
SimWorks Studios nears completion of its overhauled Kodiak 100 for MSFS 2024
3+ week, 4+ hour ago (225+ words) While the visual updates are the most immediately apparent, the core of this release lies in a significant systems overhaul. SWS says it has rewritten the electrical system to improve load handling and has activated circuit breakers that were previously…...
Black Square Caravan Professional targets March release, product pages imminent
3+ week, 4+ day ago (329+ words) The wait for the next chapter in Black Square's "Professional" lineup is nearly over. After a quiet period following the initial announcement over a year ago, Just Flight has broken radio silence with a definitive timeline for the'Black Square Caravan…...