Tag: flight simulation
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 …
The Future of Soldier Simulation Has Arrived: Lockheed Martin Introduces Prepar3D® Fuse Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and AI
Lockheed Martin just pushed military simulation into a whole new era with the official introduction of Prepar3D® Fuse, a next-generation training platform built through a collaboration between Lockheed Martin, Blackshark.ai, and Unreal Engine technology. The mission is clear: deliver a training environment that looks real, behaves real, and scales likeRead More …
How Things Are Going at Sky Blue Radio – The End of 2025.
We wanted to take a moment to check in and let you know how things are going here at Sky Blue Radio and to say thank you. Simply put, it’s been a really good year, and that’s because of you. A Big Year for Our Community This past year, moreRead More …
NVidia Driver Warning for Flight Sim Users
Flight simulation pilots may want to think twice before updating their graphics drivers. The latest NVIDIA GeForce driver, version 591.44, is drawing widespread concern across the flight simulation community, with a growing number of users reporting serious performance and stability issues. Reports are coming in from users of Microsoft FlightRead More …
FlightSimExpo 2026 Set for Takeoff in Minneapolis–Saint Paul
SAINT PAUL, MN – One of the world’s largest and most anticipated flight simulation events is heading to the Twin Cities. FlightSimExpo 2026 will take place June 12–14, 2026, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, bringing together flight sim enthusiasts, real-world pilots, developers, and aviation professionals from around the globe. AfterRead More …
Honeycomb Aeronautical Unveils the Echo Aviation Controller: A Compact New Option for Serious Flight Simmers
Honeycomb Aeronautical has announced its newest piece of hardware, the Echo Aviation Controller, a compact gamepad-style device designed specifically for flight simulation. Unlike standard controllers, the Echo integrates many of the functions typically found on full-sized flight decks, offering a surprising amount of realism in a handheld form. The controllerRead More …
Mango Studios launches “FSExperience” cabin announcements plugin for X-Plane
Flight simulation immersion just got a new piece of the puzzle with the release of the “FSExperience” plugin from Mango Studios. Designed for X‑Plane 11 and X‑Plane 12, this add-on brings a full passenger-cabin experience to virtual airline pilots, streamers and simulation hobbyists. “FSExperience” delivers pre-recorded cabin announcements covering allRead More …
Cabby AI Brings a Fully Simulated Cabin Crew to Microsoft Flight Simulator
Flight sim immersion is taking a major leap forward with the introduction of Cabby, a new virtual cabin-crew system powered entirely by artificial intelligence. Designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane, Cabby brings a living, reactive passenger cabin to your flights—far beyond the standard safety announcements simmers are used to.Read More …
FlightControlReplay 5 Receives Major Performance Update for MSFS 2024/2020 and Prepar3D
FlightControlReplay version 5, the leading Replay and Recording tool for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024/2020 and Prepar3D v5–v6, continues its evolution with another significant update. Known for its advanced feature set—including MP4 video export, Cinematic Replay, AI PlayBack, camera path recording, and deep compatibility with complex aircraft—FCR5 remains an essential assetRead More …