Author: J T
DCS “2026 and Beyond”: hype, side-eye, and the 3 things that actually matter
Eagle Dynamics just dropped the official “DCS: 2026 and Beyond” video, and the community reaction was immediate: half the room cheered, the other half squinted like a crew chief hearing a new “estimated completion date.” This isn’t one announcement. It’s a spotlight on their two-part roadmap: Part 1 focuses onRead More …
Piper Aerostar 700P for X-Plane: Pressurized Speed and IFR Capability
The Piper Aerostar 700P has always had a reputation for doing one thing extremely well: going fast without apologizing for it. In the real world, the Aerostar family earned a name as the speed king of piston twins, with later models pushing cruise numbers that still feel a little rudeRead More …
X-Plane – PAE Beechcraft Bonanza A36 — Powered by the Reality Expansion Pack
If you’ve been craving a piston single in X-Plane 12 that behaves less like a polite theme-park ride and more like a real machine with preferences, consequences, and a memory, the PAE Beechcraft Bonanza A36 is aimed straight at your hangar. Built as a partnership between PAE Addons and SimCoders.com,Read More …
Orbx Brings Perth to Life With Landmarks Perth City Pack for MSFS 2020 and 2024
If you’ve ever flown into Perth and thought, “This approach deserves better than generic skyline soup,” Orbx just answered the call. The newly released Landmarks Perth City Pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is built around the way Perth is actually flown: tracing the curvesRead More …
Orbx releases Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM)
Orbx has added a new U.S. hub to the Microsoft Flight Simulator ecosystem with the release of Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (KBHM) for both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. This brings one of Alabama’s busiest and most versatile airports into sharper focus, offering sim pilots a detailed rendition of aRead More …
UPS Officially Retires the MD-11: The End of a Tri-Jet Era in Brown
UPS has completed the retirement of its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet, closing the book on one of cargo aviation’s most recognizable silhouettes: that distinctive third engine perched on the tail like a crown. In its Q4 2025 earnings release dated January 27, 2026, UPS said it accelerated its fleet modernizationRead More …
FAA Locks In Permanent Helicopter Restrictions Around Reagan National (DCA) After 2025 Midair Collision
FAA Locks In Permanent Helicopter Restrictions Around Reagan National (DCA) After 2025 Midair Collision The airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) just got a long-term safety upgrade. On Thursday, January 22, 2026, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is formalizing permanent restrictionsRead More …
FlyTampa Las Vegas V3.1 Patch Out Now for MSFS 2024
FlyTampa has released version 3.1 of their Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS) + Las Vegas City scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, bringing a fast-follow fix pack after user feedback from the big V3 release. What the V3.1 patch fixes According to the update notes, V3.1 targets the most reportedRead More …
X-Plane 12.4.0 Officially Released: The “C-Check Update” Is Here
Laminar Research has officially released X-Plane 12.4.0, calling it the “C-Check Update”… and it’s not just a small patch. This update brings a stack of improvements aimed at making the sim smoother, smarter, and more modern behind the scenes, while also delivering meaningful changes pilots will actually notice in theRead More …
X-Plane 12.4.0 Beta 3 Released: A330 Tweaks, ATIS Fixes, VR Improvements + More
Laminar Research has rolled out X-Plane 12.4.0 Beta 3, delivering another round of refinements for aircraft systems, avionics, visuals, scenery, VR, and overall stability. The update is now live for simmers who have opted into the public beta channel. Aircraft & Avionics: Cleaner Maps, Better Indications Beta 3 tackles aRead More …