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FSX Have Blue 1001 F117 Nighthawk

FSX Have Blue 1001. The 'Have Blue' program was built in the legendary 'Building 82' where the A-12 and U-2 were built earlier. Early on November 16th 1976 'Have Blue' 1001 was loaded into a C-5A Galaxy and flown out of Burbank to the highly secret Test Facility near Groom Lake, called Area 51. On December 1st 1977, Skunkworks test pilot Bill Park climbed into the Have Blue prototype with the designation 'HB1001' and took it on its maiden flight out of Area 51. This is a modified version of Craig Richardson's F117 Nighthawk for Flight Simulator X, painted in the first Have Blue camo paint scheme. Includes pictures and history. This is a complete aircraft and new panel modified by Mark Rooks/RDG Aircraft. Click here to download now.

FS2004 American Airlines A300B4-200

The new addition to the SGA fleet, the Airbus A300B4-200 is loaded with features, including some new and exclusive features that are unique to SGA. As you have come to expect, this aircraft includes dynamic shine, full animations, opening passenger and cargo doors, full and accurate lighting, and wing views. Repainted by Daniel Halpern. Click here to download now.

TuneVNAV Descent Pro v2.1 Released

Tune VNAV Descent Pro v2.1 is an FMC like software that calculates the exact descent and approach speeds of a descending airplane, all the way to the runway. The computed approach speeds are the exact aircraft's maneuvering speeds! Adjust your FMC with the TuneVNAV Pro computed speeds on the ground, at the departure APT! Default aircraft weight in lbs or kg!

Pro v2.1 includes:

1. Airplanes, Airports and Flights database - created by the user
2. APT's STAR database - created by the user
3. Contains Boeing Airplanes database from B733 to B772ER
4. Instant calculation of all the descent and approach speeds
5. The approach speeds are exactly the maneuvering speeds
6. No need of further speed adjustments! Make all the calculations on the ground, at the departure APT
7. Accurate computed Mach speed
8. Print a hard copy of any computed flights
9. Aircraft default weight in lbs or kg
10. Backing up database

Abacus Releases Carrier Strike Force

Over the years, more than 100,000 flyers of our Flight Deck Series have discovered the challenge of aircraft carrier based flying. With so many of these users clammoring for even more carrier excitement, we're now launching Carrier Strike Force featuring three new allied carriers and three powerful aircraft.

Aviators will operate from the deck of these international carriers:

• USS Bonhomme Richard - representing the USA
• HMS Illustrious - representing the United Kingdom
• Charles de Gaulle - representing France

Here's the aircraft that they'll fly:

• F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
• AV-8B Harrier II
• Rafale M

Flyers will use the vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of the F-35 and AV-8B to operate from the USS Bonhomme Richard and HMS Illustrious. They'll use catapult/recovery to operate from the Charles de Gaulle. As a bonus for FSX users, they'll find additional challenge of taking off and landing on a moving deck based on our accurate 3wireX trapping and also engage in exciting missions. FS2004 users will also enjoy launch and trap with steam catapult / recovery system and fly mini-missions.

Carrier Strike Force is produced under license from Lockheed Martin. F-35C Lightning IItm and F-35C Joint Strike Fightertm are among the trademarks owned by Lockheed Martin. Carrier Strike Force is produced under license from Boeing Management Company. AV-8B Harrier II Plus tm is among the trademarks owned by Boeing.

Abacus is a designer, developer and publisher of PC software. Founded in 1978, Abacus is now in its 29th year of delivering quality products to enthusiastic users around the world.

Announcing Atlantic International Virtual

Houston, Texas, Sunday, January 27, 2008 - Senior Staff at Atlantic International Virtual are pleased to announce plans to operate its North America Domiciles out of Boston, MA (KBOS) and San Francisco, CA (KSFO) which will commence operations in the 3rd quarter of 2008 and serve up to dozen cities worldwide with the Canadian Regional Jet 900, Embraer Regional Jet 145XR and Boeing 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 aircraft by the end of its first year of operations.

Preparations at Pegasus Simulations, Inc (PSI) the parent company of Atlantic International Virtual (AIV) have been progressing at full throttle in preparation for an on-time arrival to the Flight Simulation Community. The executive staff has been working furiously in order to assure an on-time opening, set scheduled for the 3rd quarter of 2008. Our Legal Department has received PSI articles of corporation from the Secretary of State in Texas. "We just received approval by the government to act as a legal entity as a nonprofit organization", said Robert Sayles, PSI and AIV's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. PSI and AIV will continue to build its relationship with our virtual world counterpart. Our Executive Management has been working closely with our legal team to finalize our legal terms for our web site. We are now planning another meeting with our legal team at the end of January to finalize our Technology intentions.

PSI has hired a plethora of experienced staff ranging from real world airline employees, including dispatchers and pilots, experienced web site designers, and experienced Virtual Airline staff, proving we are committed to a professional and enjoyable learning environment for any pilot who joins. Furthermore, PSI and AIV is in the process of developing its own ACARS system, which will be utilized in tandem with a revolutionary dispatch center, overseen by our virtual dispatchers. We are hoping to have that system fully functioning by the 3rd quarter of 2008. Atlantic International Virtual will offer its members the most updated technology and enhanced award and recognition system. The company has not yet announced its final route structure but is considering service to 100 cities.

"We are still in the progress on hiring more executive and operations staff", said J.T. Taitano, Pegasus Simulations, Inc., Chief Administrative Officer. We are pleased to announce few of our current staff and Board of Directors are real world airline employees. We will continue to search and bring on committed professional staff members, both real world airline employees and flight simulation aviation enthusiasts alike. If you are interested in a staff position, email recruiting@pegasussimulations.org to find out which positions are still open. The only requirement is a love of aviation and a willingness to help others. Our new web site is in the process of being constructed. Our current URL may be down from time to time due to this construction. In the mean time, PSI and AIV can be contacted via www.pegasussimulations.org

Pegasus Simulations, Inc. was found in November 2006 by a few real world airline employees that wanted to enhance flight simulation to the next level and after doing some research and few meetings PSI was created. Pegasus Simulations, Incorporated (PSI) is a nonprofit hobby organization that assists Virtual Airlines to create an environment which individuals can experience, learn, and have fun while conducting basic and advanced piloting skills using Microsoft flight simulation software. Pegasus Simulations, Inc. is the parent company of Atlantic International Virtual Airline a virtual airline based on the concept of the real world airlines operations. PSI is supported by a team of real airline employees and aviation enthusiasm looking to give flight simulations fans a taste of real world airline operations.

VOZ 1.6 Released

VOZ 1.6 by Team VOZ at Vista Australis now brings you an updated Kingsford-Smith International (YSSY), Canberra (YSCB) and Maroochydore (YBMC). Western Australia has a list of 40+ fields added to it and there is a lot more for you to explore and find in the new VOZ 1.6.

Many people thought that with the release of VOZ 1.5 complete it signed the end of VOZ for FS2004 but now with VOZ 1.6 out, we have proven otherwise.

Installation instructions and downloads can be found via the http://vistaoz.org homepage.

Imaginesim Releases KCLT Charlotte

Imaginesim have released Charlotte Douglas International Airport for FSX. KCLT features runways, taxiways, realistic buildings with night texturing, an interactive docking system with smooth jetway animation, numerous aircraft, moving vehicles, objects, cars, airport staff and service vehicles. There are lots of screen shots to look through and a free demo version to try.

Full details can be found at www.imaginesim.com

FSX British Airways Boeing 787-8

FSX British Airways Boeing 787-8, including an Animated Ground Servicing (AGS). Model design and paint by Camil Valiquette. Click here to download now.

MyTraffic X Updated

Burkhard Renk is proud to announce the release of Version 5.1b of MyTraffic X. With MyTraffic X having established itself as a comprehensive AI traffic add-on for Flight Simulator X, the latest update to the series adds full support for Windows Vista, along with the ability to use DX10 AI aircraft models at the click of a mouse.

In addition to performance and visual enhancements in the form of redesigned aircraft (B727, B747, B777) and several improved repaints, the update simplifies configuration of various aspects of MyTraffic. A new utility called MyTraffic Board now allows virtual plane-spotters to see scheduled arrivals and departures in a convenient manner. In order to download the update, users will first need to acquire the latest version of the MyTraffic Communicator from here.

MyTraffic web site: http://mytraffic2004.com/mtx/

Flight1 Releases ATR Service Pack

Flight One Software has officially released Service Pack 1 for the FSX version of the ATR 72-500.

This update fixes several minor issues with the aircraft, as well as a minor change for Vista users if your FSX installation is installed to the Program Files folder.

You can get the update by visiting http://atr.flight1.net/atr_downloads.asp.

FSX Tactical Air Command F-15

FSX Tactical Air Command F-15. A repaint of Nathan Fife's McDonnell Douglas F15 Strike Eagle. The first F-15s were delivered to TAC (Tactical Air Command) in "Air Superiority Blue" livery. This paint scheme is of TAC #1. After a short while it was determined that a two-tone gray camouflage was less visible in the gray skies over Europe. The F-15 was conceived and developed just like its nominal predecessor, the F-111, which was another development of the USAF Tactical Air Command (TAC). Click here to download now.

Just Flight R44 Released

Just Flight is pleased to announce the release of its R44 helicopter for Flight Simulator X and 2004. This latest addition to the prestigious Flying Club hangar has been developed by the same team as the rest of the critically-acclaimed Flying Club series. It is packed with features and is now available to download exclusively from Just Flight's web site.

Just Flight's Marc Siegel commented: "The real R44 is the World's most popular GA helicopter and we're confident that our Flying Club R44 will have similar success is the FS world."

The high level of detail in the Flying Club R44 is the result of extensive research and testing using real-world aircraft and the simulation comes with an authentic set of instruments, 2D and 3D cockpits, realistic avionics and a wide range of liveries. You can fly with British, American, German, Swiss, Dutch and French registrations. In fact, there are a total of 221 variations to choose from! The aircraft is supplied with a set of unique tools to customise and enhance your flying experience.

Key features

• Includes the skid equipped R44 Raven II, and the Fixed Utility and Emergency Float equipped R44 Clipper II.
• Authenticity on the ground as well as in the air! With the engine off and the 'park' icon clicked, the pilot and passenger figures are removed, the manoeuvring wheels are in place on the skids and the main rotor tie down is secured to the rotor and the rotor moves up and down gently in the breeze.
• Top quality custom sound set for interior and exterior created from recordings of the real aircraft.
• FSX version uses textures with the latest specular reflections and bump mapping as well as FSX-style gauge night lighting. You can actually see (and count) the individual rivets!
• A realistic animated pilot figure - he moves as the controls move. Passengers also move their heads to look around.
• Operating emergency floats allows you to lift off from a hard surface and fly along with the floats packed. You can deploy the floats, which will pop out inflated, and then land on any water surface.
• Unique in-sim two-sided checklist. Read through the first page and then click to turn it over! The checklist shows the normal operations checklists and theoperational limitations.
• Custom flight model is incredibly accurate and reflects the performance of the real aircraft as closely as possible in FSX (SP2). Users of the FS2004/FSX/FSXSP1 version can still take advantage of the SP2 flight model by choosing an 'Expert' option on their R44.
• FSX version includes multiple additional views taking advantage of the new FSX view system.
• Highly immersive virtual cockpit with mouse-clickable instruments, levers and knobs; operating cyclic and collective with throttle and mixture controls. An accurate 2D cockpit is also included.
• Collective, passengers and GPS can be hidden to provide a clearer view of the instruments and controls in the VC.
• Animation is state-of-the-art and includes main and tail rotor rotations and pitch, swash plates, tail rotor pedals, cyclic control, collective and rotary throttle, all four cabin doors and port/starboard engine bay access doors that animate and come with fully detailed interiors.
• Detail extends to small but important items like the door hinges, door air vents (they even open and close), NAV radio antennas, detailed rotor heads, skid wheel attachment points, fuel caps, navigation lights, operating emergency landing lights; even the door handles work!
• The R44 even features altimeters that change from Milibars to Inches indications in the pressure setting window, depending on which international settings have been selected in Flight Simulator.
• AeroPaint texture utility allows users to create new custom liveries of the aircraft or edit the existing ones using a proprietary painting program such as Microsoft Paint.
• Comprehensive colour illustrated PDF electronic manual is included that covers aircraft description, panel and gauge descriptions, Avionics description and operation and the realistic in-sim checklist shows the normal operations checklist and operation limitations. There is also a descriptive tutorial to enable you to take flight as quickly as possible.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Microsoft Flight Simulator X or 2004 - Windows Vista or XP

MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
PC with 2.0GHz (3.0 for FSX), 512Mb RAM (1.0Gb for FSX), graphics card with 128Mb (or higher) video memory, DVD-ROM drive, Hard disk space 1.0Gb

About Just Flight

Just Flight is the world's leading flight simulation specialist, publishing a wide variety of digital aviation products. Their range comprises a multitude of different titles, including stand alone flight simulations as well as add-ons for Microsoft's multi-million selling Flight Simulator and Combat Flight Simulator. Just Flight also has Just Trains, a specialist label devoted to stand alone train simulators as well as add-ons for the ever-popular Microsoft Train Simulator.

A British company, based in Huntingdon, Just Flight has been established for over twelve years. It prides itself on quality, value and customer service, which it backs up with a unique money-back guarantee on all its products.

Learn More Here

FSX RAF Hawk T1a 'The Red Arrows'

FSX RAF Hawk T1a 'The Red Arrows'. Welcome to the BAE Hawk T1a Red Arrows package for FS2004 by UKMIL. This is a full Gmax model. Includes one version with two texture sets. The plane features opening canopy and ground equipment. Click here to download now.

Announcing FSNightingale

It's a shame that 'autogen' just isn't smart enough, or have enough data, to place all your local roads and buildings just where they really are. Its an even greater shame that it sometimes places trees right on the runway threshold, but you've got to admit it, whatever continent, whatever the time, whatever the weather, FS2004 and FSX both do a great job of giving us something to look at until we reach the top of our descent.

Now, if you use a product like the 'Matrox - Triple Head To Go', or if you've replaced the Microsoft scenery with your favourite VFR photographic scenery, then added a high resolution terrain mesh to boot, you've got such a good visual flight setup that you've gone and created yourself a dilemma.

You're nearing your destination. You want to have a look for the Visual Reference Point that marks your entry into the CTA, you want to because you can, because you've got the scenery that can. So you press 'W' - world view. You need to take a look at your IAS so you can lower your flaps, so you press 'W' - instruments. You need to check your position on your downwind leg. You press 'W' - world view. You need to check your prop RPM. You press 'W' - instruments.

OK, OK, but you see my point. 'World view' has always been a frustration of mine. I don't want to keep hitting 'W' to make a choice between instruments with a porthole view of the world outside, or a clear view of the sky but with no instruments.

I want to know my IAS and the prop RPM, and I want to use World View to keep a watchful eye on all you would be TCAS alerts.

And by the way, I want those extra frames per second that World View gives you, all of the time.

FSNightingale displays your aircraft instruments on a second PC, allowing you to run your FSX or FS2004 PC, whatever your setup, in full screen mode all of the time.

FSNightingale 1.0 - Cessna 6 is the first version of FSNightingale to be released and is free to download and use!

See www.fsnightingale.net for more information.

Aero Files Releases Ground Details FSX

Ground Details FSX delivers breathtaking details to your flight simulator ground details globally. The changes are so huge that it puts the default ground details in flight simulator to shame.

On takeoff and landing, even as a bush pilot flying at low altitudes, you will notice the changes that Ground Details FSX brings you.

As you taxi towards the runway or to the parking gates, the grass near you look as real as if it was in real life.

Ground Details FSX is highly recommended to all flight simulator fans out there.

Ground Details FSX works all times a year at all seasons globally.

Features:

• High Quality Ground Details
• Bonus (Improved Default FSX Trees)
• Dawn, Day, Dusk & Night Compatible
• Winter, Fall, Summer & Spring Compatible
• Easy Setup
• Aero Files has a huge list of texture products that will greatly improve your flight simulator experience.

Wilco Announces New CD Releases

Wilco Publishing and feelThere.com announce Airbus Series Vol. 2, today's most advanced Airbus simulation for Microsoft Flight Simulator X / 2004, featuring Airbus A330/200 - A330/300 - A330 MRTT - A340/300 - A340/600 is now available on CD-ROM.

Also, 737 Pilot in Command; widely acclaimed and rewarded, Wilco Publishing 737 Pilot in Command is now available on CD-Rom for Microsoft Flight Simulator X / 2004, Windows Vista/XP.

Information and pictures available at:

http://www.wilcopub.com

Airbus Series Vol.2 and 737 Pilot in Command are developed by feelThere.com.

A New Perspective On Spaceflight In A New Era

(Norfolk, VA) From the beginning of time, humans have always had a fascination with the stars and universe. Fueled by man's natural curiosity and creativity, we have found ways of exploring the stars, exploring the unknown, and dreaming about ways of exploring the universe.

Today, that fascination continues, and is often sparked by advances in science and technology, however, most of us aren't as fortunate to be able to experience what it is like to travel into the vastness of outer space, and that desire and fascination with the stars and the universe and in the science behind it all fades and is overshadowed by other things. Little do people know that there are avenues available to them that will allow them to experience what it is like to be able to travel into outer space, study the stars, learn more about the scientific and mathematical concepts behind astronomy, space exploration, and space flight. Today, a new avenue has been opened to the world through the United Aeronautics and Spaceflight Organization (UASO), the first organization designed to re-spark the interest in people of all ages in astronomy and space exploration.

What is the United Aeronautics and Spaceflight Organization? The UASO is an online virtual space agency open to people ages 16 and older that have a deep and serious interest in astronomy and space exploration. Though there have been other online organizations like it in the past, the UASO pushes for maximum realism in what it does. Some of the organizations activities include launching manned and unmanned spacecraft into space and safely landing them back on earth (all done in real-time), designing aircraft that could be built and flown in real life, and testing them, as well as at the same time, teaching those involved the science and math associated with Spaceflight and aeronautics, giving them a better understanding of the world around them and keeping their interest in science and mathematics alive. All of this is made possible by the various programs and simulators that we utilize allowing us to realistically replicate an actual space agency.

What is our plan to educate our members? From the moment a prospective member signs up to join the organization, the education process begins. Before being allowed to participate in the "bread and butter" of everyday UASO space flight and aeronautical operations, members are required to read and retain basic and fundamental information in the areas of physical science, earth science, and aeronautical science. All information is broken down into terms that anyone who is interested in our organization can understand. Once that individual successfully completes the basics and fundamentals part of the signup process, that member is allowed to pursue the "career" that he or she chose at the beginning of the signup process. Once that person begins to pursue that area, additional advanced training is administered and knowledge retention is maintained throughout that person's career with the UASO.

What jobs are available to those who wish to be a member of the UASO? The UASO has many career paths to choose from. For those who are interested solely in aeronautics and aviation may become pilots, eventually working their way up through the ranks to become a test pilot, flying the most cutting edge aircraft ever designed. For those more interested in space flight and exploration, a plethora of career paths are open to explore and enjoy. For those who wish to feel the excitement of launching into space and performing an actual mission, becoming an UASO Astronaut is the job for you. If you enjoy solving complex problems and challenges associated with a space flight mission, then becoming a UASO Mission Controller is the best choice for you. If you are more inept and capable in an administrative and managing position or have a skill or set of skills or have an interest in a specific field of astronomy, then working within one of our departments as a support staff member is right down your alley. Whatever interest you have, we can incorporate it into our organization. Creativity is the tool that will propel us to do bigger better things, and it keeps our interest at peak levels. All members are given an environment to be creative, test their ideas, and stimulate more ideas and theories, whilst educating at the same time.

So, do you have what it takes to start a virtual career in one of the most realistic virtual space agencies to date, or are you interested in becoming a member and finding out more information about the UASO? If so, then you are invited to check out our web site located at http://www.vuaso.org or contact the UASO Executive Board Director Kayamone Sutton at ksutton@vuaso.org. As stated before, all persons age 16 or over are welcome to join. Those who are under the age of 16 must obtain a waiver from a UASO Board Director via personal interview. Due to the nature of the hobby and the time and demands placed on UASO members, only special consideration will be given to individuals under the age of 16 who possess skills and/or traits that may be valuable or useful to the organization and who can prove capable and willing to accept the responsibilities bestowed on them by them, per their membership to this organization.

Join the UASO today and help us "Lead the Way!" in the exploration of space!

http://www.vuaso.org

"Leading The Way!"

Flight Paris City Pack Released

Flight Paris CityPack represents the third pane of the Flight Paris Series that comes as a complementary photorealistic scenery to the FlightParisBasepack (required) and the 3D autogen objects of the AutogenPack (facultative) including the major monuments, buildings, bridges, heliports and helipads of the City of Paris.

This add-on provides you a great number of 3D objects meticulously placed on the photorealistic textures of the BasePack and prefectly integrated within the buildings, vegetation already present in the the Autogen add-on for Paris. This collection will allow you to realize a level of reality never attained before on this type and size of scenery.

In order to better locate your situation while soaring above the French capital, a detailed map is provided with all captions of monuments, objects and group of objects.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Principal monuments and major buildings of the City of Paris (about 200 objets with photorealistic textures including night-textures assembled in 60 geographical points).
• Paris Heliport of LFPI (Issy-Les-Moulineaux) and its environment modelled in high resolution ground and building textures
• 6 platforms of Helipad and their environment entirely represented (landing possible): Great Arch of Defense, Ministry of Finances, Hospital of Val de Grace, Hospital of Pitie- Salpetriere, Hospital of Lariboisiere and Montparnasse Tour.
• 36 bridges modelled within the Parisian Beltway, the most characteristics are faithfully represented
• The principal parks are faithfully represented in high resolution ground textures (Champs de Mars, Jardins des Tuileries, Jardins du Luxembourg and Jardins des Invalides)
• A detailed map is provided with all captions of the scenery
• Map SIA - VAC provided for certain platforms
• The scenery includes a complete up-dating of the BasePack: textures are sharpened and recoloured

Announcing Ultimate Water FX

Zinertek is pleased to officially announce Ultimate Water FX for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004. If there's one thing that has always kept FS2004 from taking that next step towards realism, it is water effects.

Over the years we have seen many wonderful scenery, mesh and texture enhancements bring realism in FS2004 to a new level when flying over land. Unfortunately, the water effects have always left much to be desired. After trying just about every freeware and payware water enhancement out there, we came to the conclusion that FS2004 sorely needed to take that next step towards realism.

After many months of development, we can proudly say that you will soon be able to experience the most realistic water effects ever created for FS2004.

With this new product all bodies of water including rivers, lakes, seas and oceans come to life like never before.

Included in the package will be two different types of water effects. You can choose between realistic or reflective water effects. Choose whichever suits your taste! Either way, water in FS2004 will come to life before your eyes!

By now you are probably thinking if your system will be able to run these water effects smoothly. The answer, is yes! These water effects were designed within the confines and limitations of FS9's graphics engine. It wasn't easy, folks. After all, we are dealing with graphics technology that is almost 5 years old.

These new water effects were created from scratch with performance in mind to give you the best possible quality and frame rate. To run these new water effects all you need is a Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 compliant video card. In fact, chances are that you already have one installed in your PC or laptop so you are pretty much set! Aside from that, there are no additional system requirements or processing power in order to run these water effects at max detail.

For more screen shots, full list of features, and information visit our web site:

http://www.zinertek.com/flightsimulator.html

ATC Radar Available for FSX and FS2004

Eric Marciano is pleased to announce the availability of a new ATC Radar for FS2004 and FSX. This module lets the user see the AI traffic, or the other player aircrafts during FS multiplayer sessions and IBNet sessions.

It can be used for civilian ATC or military control, to guide the pilots along their route or guide the jet fighters to intercept potential hostiles. It is based on the same technology as the award-winning GDI+ Radar Gauge v2.0.

Visit Eric Marciano web site for more information:

http://emarciano.free.fr

PSS Has Ceased Trading

In an attempt to halt the current speculation surrounding Phoenix Simulation Software, the closure of their web site and the lack of response to support and emails, I would like to make public the following statements.

PHOENIX SIMULATION SOFTWARE
REGRET TO ANNOUNCE

That the Company and web site have ceased trading.

PSS have experienced severe difficulties both of a personal and financial level that unfortunately at this time cannot be remedied. The financial difficulties are mainly caused by the individuals who preferred to use sites like pirate bay instead of paying to support the growth and continuation of PSS and then clogging up our forums with technical support queries for products you don't actually own , You know who you are! As a result of this former CEO Graham Waterfield has been left with no alternative but the closure of the company and early retirement.

However, I Antony Waterfield son of Graham along with an investment consortium are in the process of establishing a new company and acquiring the rights, intellectual property & existing customer base from PSS in order that we may keep the company alive and progress it to a higher level. This will include but is not limited to the following:

• Improved more user friendly web site/ product catalogue.
• Improved technical support sytem including knowledge base and ticketing.
• Upgrade existing products to FSX where possible.
• Development of further Expansion products for Fs2004/FSX

In the mean time a limited version of the former PSS web site system will be available shortly so existing customers can gain access to previously purchased products and we are taking steps to reintroduce a basic temporary technical support system.

I would like to personally thank the Avsim staff, Tom Allensworth, Robert Kirkland along with John Room, Rob Elliot, Ben Jones etc. for their continued effort supporting the users of PSS products in the forums during this outage.

Antony Waterfield

Zurich Scenery 1.3 Released for FSX & FS2004

FsDreamTeam is pleased to announce Zurich 1.3 upgrade has been released. Here's the enhancements list:

Scenery

• Fire Brigade training airplane position corrected
• Added some control buildings in the Fire Brigade area
• Buildings added around the Radar Tower
• Engine Test structure added in the General Aviation area
• Perimetrical walls added in the General Aviation area
• Corrected a problem with emissive texture in DX10 for the runway holding zone lights
• Fixed the shadows for the Open dynamic vehicle (FS9 only)
• Changed the logo for the ground handling operator on all ground vehicles, reflecting real world acquisition of the former Jet Aviation by Dnata (we thanks Mr. Fretz for the info)

Addon Manager

• Addon Manager for FS9 is now compatible with the >2GB patched FS9.EXE. This will allow to use all our products together with the most memory-demanding add-ons
• Easier Reinstall procedure. Instead of selecting Buy then ALT key, there's now a dedicated Reinstall menu option in FS9, and a Reinstall button in the FSX version of the Addon Manager
• Page 9 of the manual (fsdt_install_guide.pdf) covering Server-assisted Reinstall, has been updated as well, to reflect the new Reinstall option
• Addon Manager for FS9 is now compatible with Vista DEP and Vista 64 bit

Installer

• Installer will always put Addon Manager before other modules in DLL.XML, fixing some issues with 3rd party modules that prevents loading of modules listed below in the DLL.XML file
• Uninstaller will also remove the Addon Manager entry from DLL.XML, it the user choose to entirely remove it when asked
• Update of the Esellerate library during installation, to prevent issues if older versions were present
• Update products database for other publishers that use the Addon Manager as well
• FsDreamTeam Install Guide, the manual covering installation and reinstallation, is now put into the main FsDreamTeam folder under FS9/FSX (instead under Zurich), because it's not Zurich-specific

To get it, just download the product from:

http://www.fsdreamteam.com

GAAR Update

Just a reminder from Deer Valley Flying Club and Bluegrass Airlines that there are only two weeks left to sign up for GAAR. There are now 150+ signed up and 16 VA's and clubs represented. We just wanted to remind eveyone that GAAR sign-up closes January 31 and the event kicks off on February 1.

Feel free to visit the site at: http://www.flydeervalley.com/gaar and review everything that is going on.

Don't miss this one and we look forward to seeing you all in February!

Deer Valley Flying Club

Announcing Glass Simming: Garmin 1000

Glass Simming: Garmin 1000 will concisely explain everything a flight simmer needs for simulating flight with the latest technology.

Based on the real-world Garmin 1000 glass cockpit manual and the user guide in Microsoft Flight Simulator X, this all new flight-sim manual will focus on the unique needs of flight simmers by filling the gap between the minimal MSFS manual and the overly detailed official manual. Organized into six chapters and one appendix, it will explain the Garmin 1000 glass cockpit in three main ways: First, it will describe each gauge, instrument, and control item by item. Then it will explain how to use each instrument and control step-by-step. Finally, it will provide quick-reference tables for easily performing numerous tasks with the Garmin 1000 glass cockpit. It will contain more than 40 images of gauges, instruments, and controls from actual screen shots.

This manual for flight simmers is the seventh written by Bill Stack and published by TopSkills. "Glass Simming: Garmin 1000 is the most exciting new flight-sim manual since I released the first edition of Jet Simming six years ago," says author Bill Stack.

Hornet Leader PC Gets A Major Update

Staten Island, NY, January 15th, 2008 - Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com) and Dan Verssen Games (www.dvg.com) are pleased to announce that a major new update for Hornet Leader PC is now available. This second update for the popular turn-based tactical air combat simulator includes a display performance overhaul, multiple new player requested features and fixes all known issues.

Among the improvements is a switch to a DirectX-based display system to reduce interface lag, new on-map altitude change arrows, an Abort Mission button that is always available, random pilot selection and smarter bandit AI.

David Heath, Director of Operations at Matrix Games, said "The Hornet Leader community has continued to give us great feedback and we've taken it to heart. Thanks to two months of additional development from Storm Cloud Creations and Dan Verssen Games, Hornet Leader PC is better than ever and coming your way."

Dan Verssen of Dan Verssen Games added, "We hope our community members will appreciate this free update, which polishes Hornet Leader PC further and addresses many of the top player requests since the original release. We also hope players who may be interested in Hornet Leader PC but are still on the fence will take a look at these improvements and give it a try."

In Hornet Leader PC, you command a squadron of the U.S. Navy's elite F/A-18 Hornet Strike Fighters! You select the pilots and arm the aircraft based on real-world mission briefings. Once you reach your objective, you evaluate threats, and do what needs to be done to destroy the target!

Each pilot has his own set of unique skills and abilities. With each mission, a pilot's skills increase, but so does his fatigue level. You must decide how hard to push your men as one of the many decisions that go into every mission. You will fly high intensity missions over Iraq, Libya, and North Korea from 1991 to 2007. Your weapon selection for each campaign is updated to accurately match the weapons available for that era.

We'll see you in the pilots' briefing room!

Get more information on Hornet Leader PC from its official Matrix Games webpage. This update will bring the version of the game up to 1.2 and is comprehensive.

ABOUT MATRIX GAMES

Matrix Games produces, markets and publishes historical wargames as well as other computer gaming products. Since 2000, Matrix Games has published over three dozen titles and several award-winning games, including War in the Pacific, Conquest of the Aegean, Gary Grigsby's World At War: A World Divided, Crown of Glory, Battles In Normandy, Harpoon 3 Advanced Naval Warfare, Starshatter: The Gathering Storm and The Operational Art of War III. Matrix Games is based in Staten Island, New York. For more information, visit the Matrix Games web site at www.matrixgames.com

Gapalp Enterprises Releases InCabin Browser

Gapalp Enterprise has introduced their little tool InCabin Browser. Surf the Internet, read the html help on how to use the GPS while you are actually using it, watch the latest YouTube video, or read pdf files or other useful file formats to pass the time on that two hour flight. All from within the comfort of your FSX or FS2004 airplane cabin!

Visit their website for more details.

VATSIM Golden Mic Awards

Another year has ended and VATSIM (the Virtual Air Traffic Simulation Network) is pleased to announce the Golden Mic' awards to those virtual ATC facilities who have maintained the highest staffing levels in 2007.

En-route (CTR) award
1st: KZLA Los Angeles (2950 hours)
2nd: EGTT London
3rd: KZAU Chicago

Approach award:
1st: SBSP: Sao Paolo - Congonhas (2469 hours)
2nd: EGBB Birmingham
3rd: EIDW Dublin

Tower award:
1st: KLAX Los Angeles (2030 hours)
2nd: EGBB Birmingham
3rd: KATL Atlanta

Also in the top 10 are facilities ranging from Warsaw to Bogota, and Tampere to Hong Kong. And these are just some of VATSIM's dedicated ATC teams, who have spent countless hours training new controllers and improving the service VATSIM pilots receive.

To learn more about online flight simulation and ATC on VATSIM, visit our web site: www.vatsim.net

FS2Crew PMDG 747 FSX Edition Update 1

FS2Crew has released Update 1 for PMDG 747 FSX Edition owners.

FS2Crew PMDG 747 FSX owners are cleared via direct to www.fs2crew.com to download the update.

SkyUnlimited Releases Texans And Harvards

New Release: Legacy of the Sky: Texans and Harvards Volume 1 For Flight Simulator 2004 For a limited time get the product for 20.95. That is $4 off the normal price. Offer Expires 01/15/2008 12:00 AM.

A fully compatiable FSX version will later be released as a seperate product.

SkyUnlimited Productions is Proud to Announce the Release of Legacy of the Sky: Texans and Harvards Volume 1. A complete Flight Simulator X version will be released in a separate product soon.

The T-6 Texans, and their Harvard counterparts, are perhaps some of the most important and crucial aircraft in the Allied Victory of WWII. They were the cornerstones of allied training aircraft, thus earning them the nickname "The Pilot Maker." Thousands of these beautiful aircraft were produced, and over 54 nations used this aircraft. Another testament to the Texan can be found in the fact that it was one of the few WWII aircraft to see service in the Korean War. In addition, the Texan has become a very popular racing platform, earning acclaim especially in the Reno Stead Air races. SkyUnlimited Productions has taken great measures to replicate these great aircraft in the most historic and accurate fashion for your enjoyment. The Texans and Harvards are truly a Legacy of the Sky.

SkyUnlimited's Texans and Harvards have been designed with strong emphasis on realistic flying and operations. All switches, levers, and buttons have been animated and labeled. Flight information and procedures are included in the checklist, and we have done our best to make this a true "Pilot Maker" experience.

For more information visit www.skyunlimited.net

Features Include:

• Six Highly detailed exterior models by John MacKay, including Texans, Harvards, Reno Racers, and Korean aircraft
• Beautifully rendered Virtual Cockpits by John MacKay, including several unique cockpits
• Six stunning paint schemes featuring WWII, Korean, and Reno Racers like Mary Dilda's "Two of Hearts." Paint Kit is Included
• "By the Book" flight dynamics built with the latest in airfile design technology by the acclaimed Jerry Beckwith
• Conditional Parts like Chocks, Standing Pilots, Cargo Bay Doors, and Weapon configurations can be turned on and off
• Highly Detailed Panels by John MacKay and Jesse Lambert
• Custom Exhaust effects, wingtip vortices effects, and contrail effects
• Custom Sound sets by Jesse Lambert
• Checklists, References, and Flight Information are Included
• Photoshop Templates for Repainting