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Fenix Simulations releases Version 3 of its A320 family addon for MSFS 2020/2024, featuring ~4,000 changes including FMS/VNAV overhauls, flight dynamics rewrites, new ground handling, rebuilt avionics systems, cabin features, and audio improvements.
DCS community SITREP covering Ugra Media's announcement of an incoming MiG-23M module for DCS World, along with broader combat-sim ecosystem updates.
XP72 reviews the WinWing WINCTRL 32 all-metal sidestick, sharing hands-on impressions and unexpected findings about the control's build quality and performance.
A YouTube video showcasing visual enhancements to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 using OptiShade, DLSS 5, ReShade, and REX Atmos, with settings and configuration tips.
Video review of the Sim Gauges Airbus A320 Lighting Pedestal (First Officer side), a replica cockpit panel for flight simulation.
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First look and test flight of the Bluebird 757-200 aircraft addon for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, covering initial impressions and handling characteristics.
Video review of the MOZA AY90 yoke, a newly released flight-sim control covering design, build quality, and performance against competing yokes.
YouTube video showcasing a flight from Halifax to Toronto using the BlueBird Simulations Boeing 757-200 aircraft addon in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, demonstrating the aircraft's features and performance.
Threshold reviews FreakyD's freeware Beechcraft Factory Airport (KBEC) scenery addon for MSFS 2024, covering the Wichita, Kansas facility's history, layout, and custom modeling details.
First look at the Local Legend 26 Antonov AN-28 payware aircraft addon for MSFS 2024, covering features, systems, and flight characteristics.
Aus Flight Simmer reviews the Moza Airbus Side Stick, exploring how its unconventional design feels in practice and how it handles in flight simulation.
Video review testing the latest mods and add-ons for the Fenix A320 V3 in Microsoft Flight Simulator, with hands-on impressions and conclusions about compatibility and performance.
A YouTube video covering the arrival of realistic VATSIM-style ATC functionality in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Xbox consoles, enabling live multiplayer air-traffic-control interactions.
Video tutorial on executing RNAV approaches and landings in the ATR 42/72 aircraft addon within MSFS 2024, covering step-by-step procedures and cockpit management.
Video tutorial demonstrating how to perform hold procedures with the ATR 42/72 aircraft addon in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
CaribFly reviews the freeware Airbus A330-200 addon by Calibra Simulations for X-Plane 12, assessing its systems depth, flight model, and usability for home simmers.
Hands-on preview of SimWorks Studios' PC-12 Legacy MSFS 2024 update, covering new features like walk-around mode, updated flight model, and common setup mistakes to avoid.
Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update 23 brings scenery and handcrafted airports to Poland and the Baltic states, alongside the newly released Antonov An-28 Local Legend payware aircraft.
Jonathan Beckett flies the newly released BlueBird Simulations Boeing 757-200 from Halifax to Toronto in MSFS 2024, showcasing the aircraft's systems and exploring both Orbx airports.
Weekly roundup of flight simulation news covering Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, and DCS World updates, announcements, and community developments from October 18–24, 2026.
A video guide examining the TorqueX TNxi flight control system, evaluating its value proposition and whether it justifies its cost for different types of flight simmers.
Simblitz reviews the BlueBird 757, a newly released payware aircraft addon for flight simulation. The video discusses the aircraft's features, systems modeling, and performance in the sim environment.
BlueBird Simulations' Boeing 757-200 for MSFS faces a release delay after a key developer was admitted to urgent care; the team confirms the aircraft is still in development but may slip past the original launch window.
BlueBird Simulations' highly anticipated Boeing 757 airliner addon has launched for Microsoft Flight Simulator, featuring high-fidelity systems, authentic flight computers, and detailed cockpit simulation at $80 USD.
Preview of the Synaptic Airbus A220 addon for flight simulation, featuring hands-on walkthrough with a real commercial pilot discussing the aircraft's handling and features.
A330 Driver flies the newly released BlueBird 757 study-level aircraft addon through a full line-training scenario, covering first-look impressions, systems depth, and real-world airline pilot perspectives.
A330 Driver provides a first-look walkthrough of iniBuilds' latest A350 update and the new BlueBird 757 aircraft addon for flight simulator.
FS2Crew launches Voice Print, an AI voice-cloning addon for Microsoft Flight Simulator that lets users record and clone their own voices for the Captain, First Officer, or Flight Attendant roles across payware aircraft like the PMDG 737 and Fenix A320.
Video review of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 7's weather system, examining its performance, visual quality, and consistency across different conditions and regions.
A flight from Winnipeg to Calgary in MSFS 2024 using the Fenix A320, with detailed exploration of both airports' scenery and features.
Video tutorial covering ATC communications workflows in MSFS 2024 using the ATR 42/72 aircraft and Beyond ATC addon, aimed at newcomers to realistic radio procedures.