FSX

After months of teasing, DC Designs has released Concorde for FSX and Prepar3D. The supersonic passenger jet is an aviation icon and has been released to giver simmers a chance to fly the fast jet in flight simulator. The aircraft is mostly known for its record-breaking speeds across the Atlantic Ocean carrying passengers in style from London to New York. With a typical cruise speed of Mach 2.0, the aircraft could typically complete the transatlantic route in just over 3 hours and passengers would enjoy views of up to 56,000ft. A truly revolutionary aircraft that sadly now remains in the hangar.

The aircraft from DC Designs includes an extensive 3D model with full animations throughout. The famous multi-stage ‘nose droop’ has been included and users will get to enjoy a fully PBR textured aircraft (in Prepar3D v4 and v5) whilst admiring the aircraft from the outside. As for the cockpit, DC Designs has included 3D dials, configurable cockpit crew and a fully modelled passenger cabin.

The  Captain, First Officer and Engineer’s station are all operational with accurate flight modelling, a working TCAS and also custom-coded engineer’s station. The aircraft has been described as feature-rich, but not “study level”. That said, there is still plenty of systems that will need constant attention to be able to reach those supercruise capabilities.

You can buy DC Designs’ Concorde for FSX/P3D right now from the Just Flight store for £27.99.

It’s worth noting that a Microsoft Flight Simulator version is in the works and is due for release in December. 

Thanks to Maurice E for the tip

Announced a week ago, AviaWorx has today released their latest utility: aviaFlightMonitor. The new flight monitor app will give you access to feedback on your approach after you have landed to help you understand how you did. The tool is designed to monitor many flight parameters to give you the feedback you need to become a better pilot.

The tool is built around how real-world airliners use data to help train their pilots and provide them with the visual feedback they need to improve their skills. Each landing and approach is scored based on a range of criteria followed by a detailed analysis chart highlighting your performance.

The tool works with all copies of FSX and Prepar3D v1 – v5.

You can get the AviaWorx aviaFlightMonitor from simMarket for €9.99.