Tag: Microsoft Flight Simulator
Flight Sim Community Buzz: Content Creator Policy Sparks Debate in New YouTube Breakdown
A fresh wave of discussion is rippling through the flight simulation community after a YouTube video dissected the FlightSim Studio “Content Creator Policy” and how developers respond to public criticism. The video When Developers Try to Silence Criticism: Flight Sim Studios “Content Creator Policy” Breakdown, released on YouTube, unpacks theRead More …
SayIntentions.AI Unveils 2026 Vision: “Unified Universe,” Free Access & Multiplayer Magic
Today the flight-sim horizon got a major expansion as SayIntentions.AI revealed its grand roadmap for 2026 — highlighted by a bold strategy to knit together AI traffic, ATC, and multiplayer into what it’s calling a Unified Universe, along with a new no-cost entry tier for virtual pilots. For the pastRead 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 …
Sim Update 4 Lands — Big Fixes and Smoother Skies Ahead
The team behind Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has officially released Sim Update 4 (version 1.6.32.0), bringing a wave of performance improvements, bug fixes, and a few new touches aimed at polishing the core sim experience. Players on PC and Xbox will notice a range of ground-zero fixes — from correctedRead 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 …
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 …
FlightSimExpo 2026 Adds Friday Exhibit Hall Access and Expanded Ticket Options
SAINT PAUL, MN — November 18, 2025 — Flight Simulation Association (FSA) has announced several major updates for FlightSimExpo 2026, including the introduction of Friday exhibit hall access for the first time in the event’s history. The expo returns June 12–14, 2026, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Minneapolis/Saint Paul,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 …
JT Chats with PMDG’s Robert Randazzo: Inside Boeing’s VAPT and PMDG’s Future for MSFS 2024
Sky Blue Radio’s very own JT sat down with Robert Randazzo, the founder and CEO of PMDG (Precision Manuals Development Group), for an exclusive conversation that flight sim fans won’t want to miss. The discussion dove into PMDG’s collaboration with Boeing on the Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT)—a groundbreaking projectRead More …
FSCharter V2 Takes Flight: A New Era of Virtual Aviation
After four years of development, feedback, and a complete rebuild from the ground up, FSCharter V2 has officially gone live in Open Beta. For virtual pilots and flight simulation enthusiasts, this marks the beginning of a new era in virtual aviation management—one that promises greater depth, realism, and community collaboration.Read More …