In this video we carry out a comprehensive review of the new Aerosoft A330 CEO "Base Pack", for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
We recreate a real-world American Airlines service, taking the aircraft from Charlotte Douglas Intl (KCLT), over to Philadelphia (KPHL). The Aerosoft A330 has already received quite a lot of criticism so, let's find out whether or not it's deserved. . .
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In this video, we take a look at REX Atmos, demonstrating the program itself and then drawing some side-by-side comparisons between the default sim textures and REX Atmos textures, all within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
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In this video, we take a look at the Top Mach Studios B-2 "Spirit", available within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
We'll be carrying out a full review of the aircraft, taking "Spirit of America" from the Plant 42 Test Centre (KPMD), to her new home of Whiteman AFB (KSZL).
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In this video, we take another look at the Panavia Tornado by IndiaFoxtEcho and the addon's updated soundset (courtesy of Echo 19), within Microsoft Flight Simulator.
We'll be taking our GR.1 on a low-level run through the Swiss Alps, departing and arriving Mollis AFB (LSZM)
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In this video, we take a look at Airshow Assistant's newest feature - air-to-air refueling!
Within Microsoft Flight Simulator, we'll be launching off the deck of Miltech Simulations' Supercarrier Pro, in the Deimos Grumman A6 Intruder. We'll be heading out into the South China Sea to meet up with our tanker, before heading inland through Vietnam and on towards the Ho Chi Minh trail.
In this video, we take another look at the F-35 Lightning II by IndiaFoxtEcho and the addon's updated soundset (courtesy of Echo 19), within Microsoft Flight Simulator.
We'll be putting the F-35C through its paces, over China Lake Naval Air Station (KNID). Ride the Lightning!
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In this video, we check out the Blackbird Simulations T-6A Texan II, within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS). We'll also be demonstrating Blackbird's Beale AFB scenery (KBAB), with our flight departing from and arriving at the base.
In this video, we take the VSKYLABS SR-71 transcontinental, with a Mach 3 flight from Palmdale, California (KPMD), to Washington DC (KIAD).
We'll depart off Plant 42's runway 07 and head out to rendezvous with our KC135 tanker. Once our tanks are topped off, we'll accelerate the SR-71 through to Mach 3 and launch the aircraft up through 70,000ft. Passing over the ground at some 2,000mph, we'll cross the continental United States in a little over 1 hour; landing in Washington, not long after we departed the West Coast.
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Thank you very much @Conti1 , for a brilliant introduction to the aircraft!
In this video, we take a look at the ported MILVIZ / Blackbird Simulations F-4J Phantom II, available for free within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS). We'll be taking our Phantom on a run around the Mach Loop (EGOV), before landing her on the deck of the USS Forrestal.
Operation Overlord was launched on 6 June 1944 (D-Day). A 1,200-plane airborne assault preceded an amphibious assault involving more than 5,000 vessels. Nearly 160,000 troops crossed the English Channel on 6 June, some 13,100 of them, American paratroopers from the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions.
In this video, we take accurately recreate the routing of the 87th Troop Carrier Squadron, on their flight to deliver the 101st Airborne Division into Normandy.
We'll be using the superb, freeware, Aeroworx C-47 Skytrain, within X-Plane 12, departing and arriving from Orbx's Old Warden (EGTH).
Installed Addons:
- Orbx True Earth Great Britain - VisualXP Basic Edition - ReShade - X-Camera - XP Realistic.
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In this video, we take the iniBuilds / Asobo Shorts SC.7 Skyvan, on a spot of island hopping around the Carribean, within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
We will be flying a morning cargo run, departing out of Saba (TNCS), bound for Saint Barthélemy (TFFJ).
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In this video, we check out the Captain Sim C-130 Hercules. We'll be carrying out a training flight, taking the aircraft from Elmendorf AFB (PAED), up north towards Eielson AFB (PAEI). Is the aircraft / developer worthy of your money?
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In this video, we take the iniBuilds / Asobo Dornier Do 31 out for a hop, skip and a jump, within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
We will be ferrying the aircraft over to the Paris Air Show, departing out of Oberpfaffenhofen (EDMO) bound for Paris Le Bourget (LFPB), overflying Friedrichshafen (home of the real Do 31) enroute.
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In this video, we take a look at the Aeroplane Heaven P-47D "Razorback", within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
We will be putting the "jug" through its paces; departing out of ALG-B9 (Lantheuil/Creuilly), to intercept and shoot down a German Junkers Ju52, carrying important military personnel outbound from occupied Jersey.
In this video, we perform a virtual airshow at Nellis AFB (KLSV): Taking a look at the ported MILVIZ / Blackbird Simulations T-38 Talon, available for free within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS). We'll also be demonstrating Airshow Assistant's AI wingman and smoke functionalities (external shots were recorded using Flight Control Replay).
In this video, we take the Just Flight F28 Professional, on a flight from Pyreegue's East Midlands Airport (EGNX), over towards their Belfast scenery (EGAA), within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
In this video, we take a look at Dave Garwood's Hawker Hunter, available for free within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS). We'll also be demonstrating FlightControlReplay's "Ghost" functionality.
We'll be taking the F6 around the Snowdonia National Park, departing and arriving from RAF Valley (EGOV).
In this video, we take a look at the COWS DA42 Twin Star, within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
We'll make the most of the DA42's excellent visibility, taking the aircraft on a beautifully scenic flight from Sallanches Mont-Blanc aerodrome (LFHZ), over to Sion (LSGS).
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In this video, we take a look at what I consider to be the "best" payware aircraft addons, available (on the PC) for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
I have attempted to be largely objective when compiling this list. Let me know which addons you feel should have been included / excluded from the list etc.
In this video, we take a look at the Flysimware Learjet 35A, within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
We will be taking the aircraft from Toronto's Billy Bishop airport (CYZT), over to Chicago's legendary Meigs Field (KCGX). The aircraft is still in an "early access" state so, let's see whether or not it's worth taking the plunge. . .
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In this video, we carry out a full flight in the iniBuilds A300-600R, within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS). Does the A300 represent a new benchmark in realism?
We will be recreating a historic Eastern Airlines service, with a flight from Atlanta (KATL), over to Dallas (KDFW).
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Please note that the prize giveaway has now closed.
For every £100 raised, I will be giving away 1 MSFS aircraft addon of the winner's choice (with a maximum of 5 aircraft to give away). The prize giveaway will close at 23:59z on Dec 26th and the winners will be notified shortly thereafter. Contestants must either have a Paypal account, or be willing to accept a gift voucher from selected MSFS publishers.
Thanks!
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In this video we a look at the Heatblur / India Foxt Echo F14 Tomcat, within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
It's 1985, NAS Miramar - Fightertown USA. We will be running through a full start up, putting the Tomcat through its paces over East Miramar and then heading for the deck of the USS Forrestal, for a carrier landing.
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In this video, we review the release version of the Just Flight Avro Vulcan for, Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
This video will build on our previous outing, demonstrating some of additional features, that we were unable to cover during the previous flight (this time, we'll make those Olympus 201 engine howl!). We'll be putting the aircraft through its paces once again, departing out of RAF Valley (EGOV), bound for a run around the Mach Loop.
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In this video, we take a preview look at the Just Flight Avro Vulcan for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
We'll be putting the aircraft through its paces, with a low-level run from RAF Lossiemouth (EGQS), down through Loch Ness.
The version of the aircraft we will be looking at in this video is still a pre-release version and as such, may not fully represent the final version of the aircraft.
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In this video we check out the FSReborn FSR500. We'll be threading our way through the French Alps, with a flight from Chambery Aix Les Bains (LFLB) over to Courchevel (LFLJ), within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
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Enjoy the flight!On Her Majesty’s Service | Black Box Simulations - Shorts Regional 330 / 360 | Full Review | MSFSInto the Blue Simulations2023-11-10 | fsacademy.co.uk
In this video, we test out the Black Box Simulations Shorts 360 (included as part of the Shorts Regional Premium Package), within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
We're operating a Manx Airlines charter, on behalf of the Royal Mail, taking the post from East Midlands (EGNX), over to the Isle of Man (EGNS).
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Enjoy the flight!Worth the Money? | Real AIRBUS PILOT’S Analysis | LVFR A330-900 Review | Full Flight SYD-AKL | MSFSInto the Blue Simulations2023-10-27 | fsacademy.co.uk
In this flight, we take the IXEG 737 on a short hop from London's Gatwick airport (EGKK) up to Edinburgh (EGPH), using a fully-modded X-Plane 12.
We'll depart out of Gatwick, runway 26L. Head out over the city of London, cruising at FL340 and then shoot the ILS approach onto runway 24 at Edinburgh. As always, we'll aim to try and keep the flight as realistic as possible, using real world, checklists, procedures, charts etc.
In this video, we take a look at the Got Friends Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat, for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
We're on the island of Pingelap (PTPI); there's a stormfront coming through, but that's not going to stop us putting the Wildcat through its paces!
The version of the aircraft we will be looking at in this video is still a pre-release version and as such, may not fully represent the final version of the aircraft.
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Enjoy the flight!Morning Cruise in the Sting S4 | Headcorn to Lydd - Full Flight | Microsoft Flight SimulatorInto the Blue Simulations2023-09-15 | fsacademy.co.uk
In this video, we take the FSReborn Sting S4 on a short trip from Burning Blue Design's Lashenden / Headcorm aerodrome, over to Lydd, within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
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In this video, we carry out a review of both the WB Sim C172SP Enhancement, and the Boris Audio Works C172 soundpack, within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
We will take the aircraft on a short VFR hop out of Fall City aerodrome (1WA6), running procedures all the way through from a cold and dark start, right through to shutdown.
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In this video, we take another look at the Aeroplane Heaven P-51D Mustang, this time featuring a few mods / improvements. We will depart out of Wanaka airport (NZWF) and head up north for a quick stop and go at Makarora airstrip (NZMW), within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
In this video, we take to the skies in the DC Designs FGR.2 Phantom, within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS). We'll be starting on the ground at RAF Honington (EGXH), preparing our jet for the intercept of a Russian TU95 "Bear", which has been picked up on radar, approaching UK airspace.
The DC Designs Phantom is marketed as "accessible to all users" and focuses more on the fun factor, than aiming at being a full-fidelity module. As such, we will be reviewing it accordingly.
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In this video we're going to be taking another beautifully recreated British Midland 737, on a full flight from East Midlands (EGNX) over to Dublin (EIDW).
You can find the livery available over on Flightsim.to. A big thank you to Whopperator for creating it!
In this video, we take the Aeroplane Heaven de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk on a scenic tour of rural Oxfordshire, within Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS).
We will depart out of Pilot Plus’ Booker Airfield (EGTB) and will be taking the Chippy on a flight over towards Oxford's Kidlington airport (EGTK).
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