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Microsoft Promises Third-Party Content Support In Flight Simulator 2020

by Jonathan Clayton on News
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Microsoft has promised that their upcoming Flight Simulator 2020 will have third-party content development support.

In a post on their forum, the developer dropped some more information about the highly-anticipated project, including an answer to a question that many users are asking: will there be support for third-party content?

The answer is yes. The developer stated simply that they “are supporting 3rd Party Content Development and Community Content creation”. The statement went on to read that the developer is aware of current eco-system issues and that they are working hard to address them.

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Laminar Gives An Update On X-Plane

by Jonathan Clayton on FSExpo 19NewsXPL
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Laminar Research, the developer of the X-Plane franchise, gave an update on the state of their platform and what is to come. In a packed session Saturday at FSExpo, the development team covered a variety of topics including the mobile platform, the current build of X-Plane 11, and upcoming changes to airplanes and scenery within the sim. X-Plane Mobile Developers
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TFDi Announces SmartCars 3

by Jonathan Clayton on NewsUtility
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Developer TFDi Design has announced their plans to release smartCARS 3. With a complete code rewrite, the new version of smartCARS 3 will allow flexibility to developers, offering a platform to build on. The platform will offer better support of mobile services, as well as enhanced flight tracking - allowing pilots to see a variety of flight data at any
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UTLive Roadmap Update

by Jonathan Clayton on NewsP3DUtility
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In a recent post on their forums, the developers of Ultimate Traffic Live gave an update on the state of the software and also gave readers a preview of upcoming features and changes in UTLive 2.0. In addition to integrating PowerPack into future versions, UTLive 2.0 will come with a variety of new features and be a free upgrade for
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Drzewiecki Design Releases New Version Of Polish Airports Volume 3 For X-Plane 11

by Jonathan Clayton on NewsXPL
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Developer Drzewiecki Design has released version two of volume three of their popular Polish Airports for X-Plane 11. The release features detailed reproductions of Poznan (EPPO), Wroclaw (EPWR), Bydgoszcz (EPBY), and Olsztyn-Mazury (EPSY) airports. The latest version adds Olsztyn-Mazury airport, giving pilots an additional destination in the North-East of Poland. The software also adds city landmarks in Poznan along with
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Freeware Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport Released For X-Plane 11

by Jonathan Clayton on NewsXPL
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Montreal’s Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (CYUL) has been released as freeware for X-Plane 11.

Developed by Sandro, the freeware release replicates the largest airport in Quebec. As the third busiest airport in Canada (behind Toronto’s Pearson Airport and Vancouver’s airport), CYUL is a great hub for a variety of domestic and international flights.

The freeware airport includes custom objects, orthophotos of the surrounding area, and an accurate replication of the airport and runways. The scenery is available via x-plane.org and includes instructions for download and the libraries required for seamless integration into X-Plane.

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Carenado Updates PC-12 For X-Plane

by Jonathan Clayton on NewsXPL
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Carenado has released an update for the X-Plane version of the PC12 HD. The latest update, version 1.3, adds a variety of changes and fixes, including various sound improvements, flight model adjustments, and improved crosswind taxi, takeoff, and landing ability. The fix also decreases the interior engine volume and adds an updated RealityXP.GTN.ini file. Customers are required to download the
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Aerosoft Releases Update On A330

by Jonathan Clayton on NewsP3D
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With multiple projects on the go, developer Aerosoft has taken some time to give an update on their ongoing A330 Professional project. In a post on their forum, Mathijs Kok updated progress on several areas including the connected flight deck, CPDLC progress, and the EFB. Kok used the word ‘stable’ to describe the connected flight deck status, saying that by
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QualityWings Releases Second Hotfix For 757

by Jonathan Clayton on FSXNewsP3D
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For a second time, QualityWings has released a hotfix for their newly released (old) 757 on P3D and FSX. After surprising users with the port to P3D v4, the developer has offered a variety of fixes for the plane. Billed as a straight port from the original FS9 version, the plane is still proving popular due to its low price
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REX Releases SkyForce Technical Update 2.1

by Jonathan Clayton on FSXNewsP3D
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On the heels of the recent release of their Environment Force software, developer REX Simulations has pushed an update for their weather and texture injection program SkyForce 3D for both FSX and P3D. Called Technical Update 2.1, the update will put users on the most current version of SkyForce 3D (5.0.2019.0410). The update brings a variety of fixes including a
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