The tiny airport, the thrilling approach, the narrow margin between a good landing and a landing which ends in the perimeter fence: they make Kastellorizo a special destination for every pilot. ‘The Aegean Pearl’ has been recreated in its entirety for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, including the rough mountains, the unique airport and the village of Kastellorizo itself.
Ben Gurion airport, which today serves as the entrance and exit gateway of the State of Israel, was established by the British Mandate authorities in the Land of Israel as part of a broad plan to lay down airports in mandate-time (pre-state) Israel.
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (LGIR) in Heraklion (or Iraklion, in Greek) is the second-busiest airport in Greece. Squeezed in between the sea and the city, it has one of the most scenic approaches in the Mediterranean. Heraklion’s location and pleasant climate make it an incredibly popular destination for many people.
First designed by RS Johnson in 1940, the Globe Swift overcame many obstacles en route to production. Shortly after the aircraft was initially designed, World War II broke out, which meant the aircraft was unable to obtain certification until May 1946 after a series of design modifications carried out by KH 'Bud' Knox.
The Junker Ju87 ‘Stuka’ is a remarkable aircraft. The aircraft first took to the air in 1935 after being conceived as a two-seater dive bomber. Operated by a pilot and tail gunner, the aircraft quickly gained a fearsome reputation, making its combat debut in the Spanish Civil war of 1936 as part of the Luftwaffe ‘Condor Legion’.
The Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition rendition of the Beechcraft D17 Staggerwing, is a beautifully detailed and accurate aircraft. The D17 has a distinctive and unusual staggered biplane configuration with the upper wing offset from the lower wing.
Described as World War I, The First War, The Great War and The War to End All Wars, the years 1914 to 1918 witnessed a global military conflict on a scale unthinkable just thirty years earlier. The action took place primarily in Europe but conflict soon broke out in the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific Rim.
The E-2C is an all-weather twin turboprop carrier-borne early warning aircraft that is also used for land-based operations. Its APS-139 radar, mounted in a 24 ft radome, can detect targets as small as a cruise missile at 167 miles, track multiple airborne and surface targets and simultaneously control multiple airborne intercepts.
The SIM720 Caernarfon Airport download has been created as a replica of the real world site. It features high quality bespoke models, custom photo-real textures and hand placement of buildings. The Caernarfon Airport buildings have each been faithfully recreated, including the Aviation Museum visitor centre and shop, the café, wind turbines and the hangars.
Guess HU? Virtavia is back with another stunning warbird, the Grumman HU-16B Albatross for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. Serving mainly as a search and rescue aircraft with the US Air Force, the Albatross is an amphibious flying boat, first flown in 1949.
Fall off this mountain top and the only way is down - and don’t forget to fuel up for the round trip! Catalina Airport (KAVX) is situated on Santa Catalina Island and is known as the ‘Airport in the Sky’ due to its elevation at 1,602ft (488m) above sea level.
From the talented team at Aeroplane Heaven comes the latest addition to Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition's impressive fleet of Pipers, the Aztec PA-23-250-D.This Aztec variant is an upgraded version of the original Piper PA-23, formerly named Apache, which features two 250hp Lycoming O-540 engines, a longer nose for baggage storage, six seats, a swept vertical tail, and revised instrument panels and controls.
Pushing The Envelope is a set of five challenging missions for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition. Each will push your abilities to the limit, with a wide variety of aircraft and locations across the globe.You will need considerable skill to complete these flight tests, ranging from a tail scrape test in the 747 to a high altitude demonstration in the F/A-18.
Relive the golden age of aviation when a hardy band of adventurers first took to the air in direct defiance of gravity. This compelling collection of early aircraft features 5 machines that smashed records and finally allowed mankind to break the bonds holding us to terra firma.
Around the world in 80 flights! Circumnavigate the globe, heading east from the historic Farnborough airfield in the UK, on an epic 80-leg journey around the world. Fly over the Alps and Pyrenees before facing the challenge of the mighty Himalayan range. Explore the Far East and Australia.
Robinson's R66 is a five-seat helicopter powered by a 300-horsepower turbine engine. Introduced in 2010, its standard configuration is a two-blade main rotor, a two-blade tail rotor, and skids. It is used by both business and private users, as well as some air forces and police departments.
The VFR Poland NW photo scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition covers the north-western region of Poland. The product is based on SPOT5 multispectral satellite images geometrically and radiometrically corrected to create a seamless mosaic. The scenery reproduces the real characteristics of the ground surface using 2.
In this second exciting mission pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, Cargo Crew challenges pilots to safely deliver air freight shipments against the clock, battling the forces of nature and unexpected mid-air trials.
This extensive scenery pack covers the entire Czech Republic, and is based on SPOT5 multispectral satellite images geometrically and radiometrically integrated to the scenery for a seamless VFR experience. All major landmarks in the region are included to make navigating low-level airspace in this beautiful region both authentic and pleasing to the eye.