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Fenix Simulations announces Version 3, a major free update to its A320 aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024, launching next week. The overhaul includes VNAV improvements, flight-model changes, avionics refinements, and cabin systems updates.
Video review of the Fenix A320 v3 update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, highlighting new features and improvements.
Hands-on review of the SL3 Simulations PFD/ND Illumination Panel, an Airbus-specific instrument panel addon that controls primary flight display and navigation display backlighting and brightness settings.
X-Plane 12.4.3 introduces major VR enhancements including Apple Vision Pro support with spatial computing, mixed reality passthrough rendering, hand-tracking, and gesture controls, plus broader VR improvements for all compatible headsets.
In-depth review of the Moza AB6 Simulator Bundle, a mid-range force-feedback stick that bundles a 6 Nm servo-driven base with an ergonomic MHG grip, mounting hardware, and Moza Cockpit software for ~€459.
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TrailingEdge reviews the WinCtrl URSA Minor Combat Throttle EX, a budget-oriented combat throttle with haptic feedback integration for DCS and similar military flight sims.
Video tutorial on cold-and-dark startup procedures for the ATR 42/72 aircraft addon in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, covering systems and switch sequences.
Video walkthrough demonstrating a real-world general aviation landing scenario using the Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit with Honeycomb flight controls.
Video comparison of two high-end Pimax VR headsets (Dream Air and Crystal Super OLED) tested in DCS World combat flight simulation.
Captain Starsky previews the upcoming Rara Avis CJ-1 Starlet aircraft addon for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, offering early impressions of the aircraft's features and performance ahead of its full release.
Video tutorial on the takeoff and autopilot procedures for the ATR 42/72 aircraft addon in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Long-term user review of the WinWing URSA Minor control panel after 2 years of regular flight-sim use, covering build quality, reliability, and real-world performance.
First-look review of the Pimax Crystal Super, a micro-OLED VR headset, tested in DCS World and other flight-sim scenarios.
Tutorial video covering post-landing procedures for the ATR 42/72 aircraft addon in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, part of a multi-part series.
TrailingEdge demonstrates a cheap replacement headstrap solution to extend the life of a worn HP Reverb G2 VR headset, covering a common durability issue flight simmers encounter.
Full video review of the WinWing URSA MINOR combat throttle for DCS World, covering build quality, features, and performance in a combat simulation context.
BeyondATC, an AI-powered ATC and traffic injection plugin, is now available in experimental branch for X-Plane 12, supporting IFR/VFR operations and AI traffic injection with full controller communications.
Video review of the Pimax Dream Air VR headset, evaluating its performance, build quality, and suitability for flight simulation in DCS and similar titles.
FlightFX releases v2.3.0 of its Citation X for MSFS 2024, featuring a major performance overhaul, GPU-efficient Lite textures, and fixes for autothrottle and wheel behavior.
FlightFX releases Hawker 800XP v1.7.0 for MSFS 2024, addressing Sim Update 7 compatibility issues, adding terrain warning features, and delivering performance optimizations including stuttering fixes and avionics improvements.
Captain Starsky provides a first-impressions walkthrough of the FlySimWare Beech Sierra C24R, a newly released payware aircraft addon for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Video review of the Hughes 500C helicopter addon for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, focusing on handling characteristics, flight dynamics, and real-world accuracy in a narrative-driven format.
First-flight hands-on review of the DCS F-100 Super Sabre module, covering flight dynamics, handling characteristics, and usability quirks in Eagle Dynamics' combat flight simulator.
TrailingEdge's hands-on first-look at the Miltech MH-60 helicopter addon for MSFS 2024, covering flight characteristics, systems, and overall impressions.
Heatblur Simulations demonstrates new systems features in the DCS: F-14B(U) module, including VDIGR (Vertical Display Integrated General Reference) avionics updates.
Captain Starsky flies the Blacksquare Baron B58 addon from India to Nepal, encountering engine failure on landing in a scenic real-world route video.
A detailed video walkthrough exploring F-100 Super Sabre aerodynamic recovery techniques in DCS World, breaking down the jet's handling characteristics across multiple attempts and scenarios.
Hands-on video testing the DCS AH-64 Apache module's weapons systems alongside the StudioForm X1-P VR headset in a combat flight-sim context.
Heatblur Simulations demonstrates the F-14BU's navigation systems in DCS World, covering avionics, INS operation, and practical flight planning.
Video review of the Rara Avis Jodel D.92 aircraft addon for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, covering flight characteristics, cockpit detail, and systems depth.
Weekly roundup of flight-simulation news covering Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, and DCS World updates, new releases, and community announcements for the week of October 10–17, 2026.