Flight Simulator X Missions

Update: Here's the video of the NASA Puffin in action! (I have my doubts about whether such a machine could be considered "low noise." But I'd sure love to see it for real!

Original Post: Attention Wilcopub! Get busy modeling this for FSX!

What's cooler than a hover-capable, electric-powered, super-quiet personal VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft? If you answered "absolutely nothing," do read on, because NASA is preparing to oblige you. The space agency's Puffin aircraft design will be officially unveiled tomorrow, showing just how far personal, electrically propelled flight could change the ways we live and get around.

Posted by kevindg on Wednesday, January 20 @ 15:29:27 CST (123 reads)
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The Movie: One Six Right

Please enjoy this full-length presentation of "One Six Right." (Note to our international viewers: this Hulu video presentation will only play if you are located in the US.)

Posted by kevindg on Thursday, January 14 @ 03:22:51 CST (88 reads)
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Video: 747 Tanker in Action

Here's a brand new use for a 747 ... low and slow! Watch as a very steely pilot flies a very large jet into a very large fire.

Posted by kevindg on Wednesday, December 30 @ 20:10:39 CST (109 reads)
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787 Dreamliner Takes Flight

Boeing unchocked its newest creation, the 787 Dreamliner, for its first flight December 15.

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Posted by kevindg on Wednesday, December 16 @ 17:13:02 CST (124 reads)
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Video: Orbx shows what's possible

The guys at Orbx put together an excellent video showing what's possible in FSX these days. The video combines several of Orbx's scenery add-ons and shows what a state-of-the-art FSX installation can do in terms of realism. Quite spectacular. Give it a peek and then visit the Orbx site here for information about these excellent scenery add-ons.

Posted by kevindg on Friday, November 13 @ 07:52:30 CST (289 reads)
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Lotus L-39 Albatros

One of the best FSX filmakers has released one of the best jet add-ons you can buy for Flight Simulator X. Check out this video, and visit the site where you can purchase this awesome addon. Lotus Simulations presents the L-39 Albatros.

Posted by kevindg on Tuesday, October 13 @ 18:53:08 CDT (459 reads)
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Video: Day In The Life: Crop Duster

Spraying crops from the air takes a special set of flying skills. John "Dusty" Dowd, Jr. has been honing his technique since he got his pilot's license at age 16. Learn more in this special video report from the Wall Street Journal.

You can also fly a real crop dusting mission by contributing mission designer Alan Starkey. Visit the Download section (click Download in the menu above) and search for the mission entitled "Crop Duster."

Posted by kevindg on Thursday, September 17 @ 09:48:04 CDT (326 reads)
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Turkish 737-800 crashes at Schiphol

A Turkish Air 737-800 has crashed on approach to Schiphol International Airport in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Early reports indicate at least some of the passengers and/or crew have somehow escaped harm, however pictures from the scene indicate the aircraft broke into pieces in a field short of the runway. No fire was apparent. The flight originated in Istanbul.

Get the full story here.

Investigators announced Saturday, February 28 that they are focusing on turbulence as a possible cause of the crash - either caused by a wind shear or potential wake turbulence from a 757 that landed just ahead of the 737-800. More details here.

A new free mission recreating the conditions leading up to the crash is available by clicking here.

Posted by kevindg on Wednesday, February 25 @ 04:55:14 CST (1091 reads)
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In The News: Continental Crash May Be Due to Icing

The Associated Press has released amateur video from the scene of last night's crash of Continental Express Flight 3407.

You can now fly a recreation of this flight in a new mission released today. Check the Downloads area for more details.

Posted by kevindg on Friday, February 13 @ 10:44:07 CST (1103 reads)
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New Mission: USAir Flight crash lands safely

A USAir Flight departing La Guardia airport in New York City on Thursday landed in the Hudson River following takeoff after reportedly striking a flock of geese, damaging both engines. All passengers and crew survived the crash and were reported safe despite landing in the freezing water.

You can now fly a recreation of this flight in a new mission released today! Check the FSX Acceleration area of the Downloads area for more details. (This version of the mission requires Acceleration and features music, cut-scenes and lots more detail. An SP1-compatible version is available in the Beta missions area.)

Posted by kevindg on Thursday, January 15 @ 16:47:12 CST (1926 reads)
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