The built-in GPS support has been upgraded to include Garmin G integrated glass cockpit, select aircraft in the Deluxe version only. Improved and new default aircraft including, for example, an Airbus A Default aircraft systems modeling is rather extensively improved, featuring, for example, APU, fire protection, passenger advisory sign switches etc.
Improved weather system, including better visibility modeling. Revamped multiplayer functionality featuring Shared Skies, a feature allowing multiple users to share the same cockpit. Tower Controller, a feature in the Deluxe version allowing users to simulate local control at many airports worldwide during multiplayer gaming.
Revamped sound system with support for 5. Mission engine allowing creation of dynamic missions with developer control of many simulation variables, sound file playback, AI aircraft traffic etc.
Dozens of missions ship with the product, and a mission level editor is expected to be released on-line shortly after release of the main product. Most of the vintage aircraft that were a key theme in the previous version have been dropped, with the exception of the DC-3 and Piper J Both aircraft are featured in the default missions that ship with the product. The maximum altitude in the game has been increased to ,, feet 30,, m , as opposed to FS's 99, feet 30, m.
FSX's maximum altitude is therefore approximately 2. Camera shake in the virtual cockpit as the aircraft banks, accelerates, brakes, flies through turbulence etc. Realistic flexible wings in some commercial airplanes, the wings flex when the aircraft is going through turbulence, increasing rate of ascent or descending, major plane movements, flaps being fully extended, general vibrations to the plane, etc.
An example of an aircraft with this wing movement is the Boeing New water effect which has 3D waves with curled up object reflection according to the wave movements and with sunshine reflection. Aircraft can cast shadows on themselves. In some missions, extra AI aircraft are included but aren't really included in Free Flight.
These aircraft include:. Missions and rewards The inclusion of Missions adds a new facet to the simulation, adding task oriented goals, and encouraging users to fly worldwide, rather than just from their home field.
Pilots earn Rewards for completing various missions, and reaching specific accomplishments throughout the game, in 'Free Flight'. Some of the rewards exist as hidden "easter eggs" to be discovered by pilots. Some missions have multiple and hidden rewards, receipt being dependent on performing additional actions. Earning a postcard for spotting an item of interest. Earning a badge for landing at a special airport i.
Earning a reward for completing a challenge not associated with a mission. Earning a trophy for landing a number of times or the number of airports landed at.
In each mission description, a map is included with it. It notes that they are for entertainment purposes. The maps and charts are supplied by Jeppesen. Unfortunately, in many product reviews, users complained of multiple bugs in the initial release of the pack. One of the bugs, which occurs only in the Standard Edition of Flight Simulator X, is that the Maule Air Orion aircraft used in the mission has missing gauges and other problems, as it is a Deluxe Version-only aircraft.
Downloadable content There are many downloads that both versions of Flight Simulator X can use, ranging from free aircraft and paint jobs to commercial, high-resolution scenery. They may change many aspects of the simulator, such as adjusting the visuals, gameplay, adding new features or content such as scenery objects and modifications. Numerous free downloads are available from community websites and the downloads include, but are not limited to: Civil jets Prop planes Vintage planes Ultralights and gliders Military aircraft New paint jobs for default aircraft Concept proposed future aircraft Add-on scenery Miscellaneous items.
Air Force Rank Structure. Vintage Airline Ads. Airline Safety Cards. Military Rank Structure. A Boeing landing at the famous St Maarten airport. Screenshot from Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Microsoft Flight Simulator X , or as it's known within the community as FSX , is the latest released version of their flight simulator package for Windows computers. The package is designed for a whole range of PC simulation uses, including fun flights for complete novices to IFR and navigation practice for trainee real-life pilots.
The add-ons we cover for FSX include aircraft, scenery and many utility files that enhance your simulation experience and enable you to play for longer with a wider range of scenarios.
A Boeing in flight over clouds. This new sim is set to become the most popular and widely adopted sim. It's a complete rewrite and is not based on any legacy engines like FSX or FS - it has been rewritten from the ground-up with a new engine and core code. As it's a new release, freeware mods and add-ons are being released slowly.
None of the previous files compatible with previous versions work in the release so it's much harder to port them over - they have to be rewritten. Having said that, developers are hard at work on creating mods for this new version. Like all previous versions, we will continue to offer freeware files as they become available. Flight Simulator X is a remastered version of the vanilla game.
This new version includes updated graphics, multiplayer, and more missions for you to play. Flight Simulator X is a program originally developed in It allowed users to complete a variety of missions, using different types of aircraft. An example mission could be something as easy as completing a flight from Gatwick International Airport in England to Dublin International Airport in Ireland.
The country list received an update because the original game was released in and the newer version became available in In that period, Palestine became a recognized nation, and Yugoslavia is no longer on the country list. This game does have its quirks though. Including some of the big general aviation names such as Piper, Cessna, Beechcraft and more. You can pilot some of the best business jets with the files in this section.
Including many of the most popular names in the "bizjet" world such as LearJet, Raytheon, Cessna and many more. Rotorcraft and helicopters have always been somewhat difficult to fly in any flight simulator package, be it Microsoft Flight Simulator or the X-Plane series; flying has always been challenging.
Even in real life, piloting a helicopter takes longer to learn than a fixed-wing aircraft. Included within this section are many of the most popular helicopters and rotorcraft.
Installation is usually quite easy and many of the files include a read-me document explaining the installation procedure. Historic and vintage aircraft have always been fun to fly - with minimal technology installed on them, the pilot is the true captain.
With bi-planes, tri-planes and early prop and radial engine craft included in this section; you're sure to find the nostalgic moment right for you. If you've already installed one of the add-on aircraft from the library, you may notice that it uses the default panel included in lots of other packages. This section will provide you with a specific panel flight deck for replacement of the default. It's a very easy way to upgrade your add-on.
Microsoft Flight Simulator X included a new feature never before seen in Microsoft's sim series - Missions. Missions enable the user to follow instructions, complete a task and then receive a reward at the end of the mission.
Missions allow the simulation package to act more like a "game" in the sense that you don't have to be too "serious" about flying. Included and many fun and challenging missions packs that you may install alongside the default ones. Many utilities and tools are included here such as scenery design software, AFCAD editors, easy installation programs which make installing files a breeze and many more. Also included are configuration tweaks CFG which help you to increase frame rates and make FSX run that slight bit faster on older machines.
Other downloads and add-ons for FSX that do not fit into any of the other categories. This includes aircraft and vehicles such as the Space Shuttle, pilot-able boats and watercraft, space ships and cars and vehicles. Sound files and sound packs for many aircraft including full sound packs such as cockpit sounds, engine sounds and environment sound enhancements. You can increase the realism of the default aircraft or upgrade your free-ware add-ons with these packs.
Civil Aircraft This is by far the most popular category in the file library, with more hits than any other categories. Most popular files Concorde. Qantas Airbus A Antonov An Mriya Complete. Boeing Mega Pack. Scenery Enhancing the default scenery in Microsoft Flight Simulator X will greatly improve the level of realism you demand from the sim. Airport Ground Texture Upgrade.
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