In article 5 of our Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 series we’re looking at the cockpits and flight decks. This is where the majority of a pilot’s time is spent and a crucial part of the software. Asobo Studio are developing
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – Release Date Announced
It took us a little bit by surprise if I’m honest. Yesterday, Microsoft announced that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 will be released on 18th August 2020. This is much, much earlier than we expected; we predicted October-time based on various
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – Aerodynamics
We’ll have a look at the new aerodynamics systems information that was released by the team at Asobo Studio, who are developing the eagerly anticipated new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. They’ve examined both past and present flight simulation software and
Thrustmaster TCA Sidestick and Quadrant – Airbus Edition – Part 1
An exciting new product has been released and, as we’ve said before, in our quest for realism and value we have taken a first look at the new Airbus Edition hardware from Thrustmaster. PC flight simulator hardware is finally getting
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – Weather
A new weather engine awaits us in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, developed by Asobo Studio in partnership with Microsoft. We’ve been promised a number of important things for the new program in relation to weather and these include a new
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – Meteoblue
The build-up to the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 continues at pace, with the next stage of development and testing now underway. The development team have done a remarkable job at providing timely information, communicating development phases and issues
Jet Maths – Fuel Management
Understandably a crucial element in flying jet aircraft, fuel calculations are carried out during three broad phases of flight; Immediately after fuelling, at top of climb (and every hour/major waypoint thereafter) and then after engine shutdown. The last of these
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – World
We’ve had some further information that was released by the team at Asobo Studio regarding the development of the eagerly anticipated new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. This time they focused on the flying environment and given us a small teaser
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – Introduction
Microsoft exited the flight simulator market in 2012, but 8 years later, its back on and we’re eagerly awaiting the launch of the new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. The flight simulator is being developed on behalf of Microsoft by Asobo
Honeycomb Aeronautical Alpha Flight Controls Yoke and Switch Panel
In our ever-searching quest for realism and bang for buck, we decided to take a look at a piece of home flight simulation hardware that’s really got people talking – the Honeycomb Aeronautical Alpha Flight Controls Yoke and Switch Panel.