Sunday 29 May 2011

Stuttgart X

Product description:

The first airport of German Airports 1 is now "ready for departure" in Microsoft Flight Simulator. In good tradition, the award winning German Airports team provides this scenery of Stuttgart airport in a stunning quality.


This add-on of Stuttgart airport represents the latest status of development of the real airport. The buildings, the layout of the runways and taxiways as well as the navaids are exactly as they are in reality. Numerous new buildings and the newly built exhibition center right next to the airport have also been included.
A photo real ground texture has been used for the base of the scenery to ensure a real life feeling of the airport. The terrain has been edited to be compatible with other add-ons such as „Scenery Germany 1“,„German Landmarks“ and “Ultimate Terrain Europe“. One of many highlights of this scenery are the Dynamic Airport Enhancement Services AESLite which brings a near to life virtual reality into the scenery with its vehicles on the apron and on the near motorways!

Many years of experience in creating virtual airport sceneries have once again paid off and can bee seen in the new masterpiece of Stuttgart Airport which not only convinces with its rich details but also with a terrific frame rate.
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Features:
  • Detailed representation of the airport and close surroundings, incl. important objects
  • High resolution photorealistic ground textures, based on aerial images
  • Authentic 3D models of all airport buildings and facilities
  • Aicraft Parking and Information System (APIS)
  • Including all navaids (ILS,VOR/DME,NDB,ATIS)
  • Amazing night effects
  • Fully acurate runway and taxiway lights
  • Dynamic vehicles on the aprons and motorways by AESLite
  • Compatible with AES (Airport Enhancement Services) 
  • Many scenery effects
  • Seasonal ground textures
  • FSX- and FS2004 version included
  • Complete manual (German, English) with additional information about the airport
  • Original airport charts



Awards/Reviews:
Award for outstanding Flight Simulator Design, Flusipilot.de


Conclusion by Flusipilot.de (german):"Die Neuauflage von Stuttgart ist dem Entwicklerteam sehr gut gelungen. Eine Vielzahl an statischen und dynamischen Objekten, die Qualität der Gebäude und Texturen und die tolle Performance spreche für sich. Egal ob man gerne mit einer Cessna fliegt, Touristen in den Süden befördert oder Geschäftleute nach Berlin bringt, diese Szenerie ist für jeden virtuellen Piloten ein MustHave und ich kann sie absolut jedem uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Für die hervorragenden Leistungen hat sich das Produkt den Flusipilot.de Award reichlich verdient." Final conclusion: 10 out of 10 starsRead review
Conclusion by simFlight.com:"I thought Stuttgart X was another wonderful airport in this current crop of recently released German airports. Visually it has plenty to keep those that enjoy eye candy happy while still maintaining good performance. With it’s long runway it can be forgiving to the novice pilot and accommodate those that enjoy flying the heavies."
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System requirements for FSX:Microsoft Flight Simulator X (SP2, Acceleration Pack or Gold Edition)
Windows 7/Vista/XP (SP2)
3 GHz processor (Dual Core recommended)
2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
3D graphics card wit at least 256 MB (512 MB recommended)
Download-Size: 110 MB
Installations-Size: 250 MB

System requirements for FS2004:
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (SP2, Acceleration Pack or Gold Edition)
Windows 7/Vista/XP (SP2)
3 GHz processor
2 GB RAM
3D graphics card with 256 MB
Download-Size: 110 MB
Installations-Size: 250 MB

FSX & FS9 FS2Crew: iFly 737NG "Button Control" Edition

Product description:

THE MOST `REALISTIC` 737NG CREW SIMULATION EVER... Designed in close consultation with a real-world 737 Captain, this new Edition of FS2Crew brings your iFly 737NG to life by adding an interactive flight, cabin and ground crew to the aircraft!


With the iFLY`s powerful SDK, the integration between FS2Crew and the iFly 737 is seamless and clean. Take your iFly 737 to the next level with FS2Crew. It will change the way you fly!
Product notes:
The product is `Button Control`, not `Voice Control`. The benefit of this is that `anyone` can use the software. You don`t need a microphone, you don`t need to speak English, and you don`t need to be able to set your Windows Speech Recognizer to English.
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Features:
  • Real-World B737NG SOPs tested and designed by an active B737 Captain
  • New `visual` interface system that makes using the software very easy and intuitive
  • Direct and seamless integration owing to the iFly`s very powerful SDK (no keypresses or simulated mouse clicks used for FO interaction)
  • Normal Checklists
  • B737 specific Crew flows (Captain and FO, PF and PM)
  • FA interaction
  • Start Crew/Pushback interaction
  • Cabin announcements
  • Captain PAs
  • External ground/air starts (cross bleed engine starts)
  • Bleeds off takeoffs and landings
  • Departure profiles (NADP 1 and NADP 2)
  • Various approach profiles and Missed Approaches
  • Turn-arounds/Thru-Flights
  • De-Icing at the gate or pad
  • Circuits/Touch and Go`s
  • High Altitude airport procedures
  • External Air/GPU handling (Engine Start and Pushback/ Gate Arrival)
  • Free version of FS Video Marshaller (a 14 EUR value). The Video Marshaller can even interface with the iFly 737NG (Ground Air/Power)

System requirements:Microsoft Flight Simulator X or 2004
IFLY 737 NG from Flight 1
Download-Size: 265 MB

Sunday 1 May 2011

Wilco Harier Jump Jet

The total VSTOL experience with stunning liveries
and the most accurate and detailed model ever.

Background :
The first Harrier took to the air in October 1961.

The unique vectored thrust engine and nozzle arrangement remained basically unchanged throughout the life of the type right through to the final versions.

The first production types were designated GR1 and were delivered to RAF squadrons as attack fighter-bombers in mid-1967. The Royal Navy was also interested in the Harrier and ordered a special sea-going version called the Sea-Harrier FRS1 or more commonly, “SHAR”. Basically a GR1/3, the FRS1 differed in that it had a conventional pointed nose with concealed radar and as such is a cleaner design in that area.
The GR3 is the first of the type to see combat action and flew with the RAF partnering Royal Navy FRS1s during the Falklands conflict of 1982.

The Harrier went on to be adopted by the US Navy and Air Force and was continually upgraded with very sophisticated avionics and weapons systems and designated AV8-A. Two-seat trainers were also built and later models were bought by the Spanish Navy.
Recently retired from active service in the UK, the Harrier must surely take its place in aviation history as one of the great aircraft advances of the modern age.
FEATURES :
Exterior
  • Fully detailed, accurate exteriors depicting the famous GR3 (RAF) and FRS1 (RN) from the Falklands War period.
  • Many detailed animations including retracting eyelids over the glass radar nose (GR3), jet nozzles, flaps and all flight control surfaces and landing gear.
  • Engine vents and central fan rotor are also animated correctly.
  • Animated windshield wiper is controlled from cockpit and interacts with real time weather conditions.
  • Selectable loadouts for weapons and external tankage.
  • Selectable refuelling probes (for visuals).
  • Animated pilot in fully detailed ejection seat.
  • Full ground set including chocks, flight flags and engine intake covers.
  • Fully modelled, switchable ground power unit trailer
  • Accurate weathered texture sets depicting various frontline and training units of the RAF and Royal Navy, low and high vis schemes used in the Falklands War.
Interior
  • Fully detailed accurate Harrier cockpit includes working nozzle control.
  • Fully featured Virtual Cockpit with illuminated HUD and 3D gauges including engine set and tank selectors, navigation gauges, radios and weapons loadouts. Fuel dump function is also included.
  • Stunning night lighting effects in the cockpit with realistic instrument and switch back-lighting.
  • Fully functional Head Up Display : airspeed, barometric altitude, magnetic heading, flight path vector, radio-altitude, navigation information, target designation box, alert messages, G load factor, Mach number, bank angle.
  • Advanced radar showing AI traffic and other player aircrafts (if used in a multi-player session). It features three scanning modes and target information. The locked target can be displayed on the HUD. 
  • Many detailed animations and a full set of functional switches and knobs. Just about everything in the Harrier cockpit is switchable and all controls are accurately reproduced for an immersive experience!
Flight Model
  • A unique flight model has been developed for this aircraft which allows highly realistic simulation of the vertical takeoff and landing VTOL characteristics of the Harrier. Even the famous “airshow bow” can be replicated!
  • Like the real Harrier, an "autoSTOL" lever has been added. It presets the nozzles to a predetermined angle for an automatic selection of different settings : VTOL, VSTOL STOL and conventional takeoff and landing. No longer do the pilots have to select a setting for the nozzles (although they can if they wish). This brings an incredible manoeuvrability, just like the real thing!
  • VTOL,STOL and conventional flights can be carried out with complete authenticity thanks to brand new programming technology replicating the exact auto nozzle/flap settings. No other simulation technique can replicate this as accurately!
  • The flight dynamics are true to type and require skill to master.  This Harrier simulation is demanding yet very rewarding!
  • An authentic sound set is included.
  • Special effects include exhaust smoke which changes with nozzle position and ground effect effects to make the visuals highly realistic.
  • Cannon gun effect, firable from the cockpit, for the ADEN cannon pods.
Liveries
Four liveries BAe Harrier GR3 :
1) 1 Squadron RAF as operated in the South Atlantic during the Falklands War 1982
2) 4 Squadron RAF as operated in Gutersloh Germany, 1992
3) 3 Squadron RAF Wittering
4) Dirty' wartime version with no markings
Three liveries FRS1 Sea Harrier :
1) 899 NAS Royal Navy 1982 Falklands conflict
2) Indian Navy SHAR FRS51
3) 801 NAS Royal Navy Blue/White scheme
A full paint kit is also provided.
Guess & Win contest - Winners :
John Bell (UK) - Vic Bond (Australia) - Sylvain Jacob (Canada) - Petros Spanakos - Patrick Ordan (France).