New Website Launch Saturday!

Howdie folks! A quick thanks to all of you tipping me off to the news. As a lone ranger, the daily news had to take a back seat the last few days while I compiled some reviews and put the finishing touches on the new website. The site will be in Beta stage for a few weeks starting Feb 1st to help ADX readers get acclimated with the new look and feel. This time period will also allow you to provide me with any feedback before I discontinue updates on the current blog. This blog will remain active permanently as it has a lot of good and useful information posted over the past 4 years. I am delayed on this launch by about a month as I initially hoped to go online Jan 1st. But it's better to get it right rather than rush things.  I put a lot of hard work into the new site over the past 4 months and I sincerely hope you all will enjoy it. Personally, I love it and the feedback so far from those testing it has been very positive. It is one helluva upgrade! Bear with me, I am very busy, but i'll get the news caught up shortly. Stay tuned! ADX is nearing it's next stage of evolution!

FSDG Thessaloniki X: Our impression!

P3D. Well here is a review that pretty much sucked up my entire weekend. Had it only been the airport, a few hours work as best and I'd be done. But an entire city? There was just no way all this would fit into a typical ADX FirstLook. FSDG has created a masterpiece so refined, I don't think there is a single person that has experienced this product that wouldn't put it on their top 10 all time favorite destinations. It is only the beginning of 2014 and already it is cemented as a top release of 2014. I'll even take it a step further and say it is a top 10 release of 2013, 2012, and 2011. A step even further and I'll say it is one of the top ten of the last 10 years. Thessaloniki is a very small airport and yet somehow, it's absolutely huge. It's gargantuan! "Hmm... I have always liked that word gargantuan. It's so rare I've had the opportunity to use it in a sentence." And as large scale sceneries go, so do my reviews. And this time, when I say Bandwidth Warning! I really mean it with over 200 digital simtography shots crammed in here! Let's go see what exactly FSDG has done and what makes Thessaloniki X a must have for every flight simulation enthusiast!

Genuine Simulations A380 "Released!"

[SCAM] I am getting a lot of readers either posting or messaging me on Facebook, via email, and even via SMS regarding this A380 product by an outfit called Genuine Simulations. Their site is claiming a soon to be released A380 product is an officially licensed product on behalf of Airbus. I have seen similar setups before and in my own personal opinion, in it's current state, it does not look legit. Their cover appears to be a very poorly Photoshoped aircraft image with the Airbus logo apparently removed from the fuselage superimposed on an artificial background. FS development teams do not typically promote themselves this way. We have also confirmed all images are of the NLS A380. They now claim the product is released for $89USD.

ADX Update>> Warn your friends! This is a scam! Do not purchase!

Alabeo Cessna Cutlass RG II First Look!

FSX/P3D. Commercial pilot wannabes, your trainer has arrived. Alabeo has rolled out another winner with their latest release of the Cessna 172 Cutlass RG II. If you are working on your virtual commercial license, or are looking to brush up on some basic IFR skills, this is your machine. Tag along with me as I explore the beautiful Orbx-enhanced land down under in Alabeo's floppy-footed professional pilot-maker.  

Misha? What Are You Up To? 11S Sekiu!

FSX/P3D. I am now at the point where I would blindly buy anything Misha develops. His attention to detail and eyecandy is supreme in everything he does and he just keeps getting better! As for where his next destination? He is not telling and as much as I am dying to know where it is? I almost don't care. It's in the PNW, it's Misha, it already looks great, SOLD! What more info do you need? Oh yeah, need the airport code at some point to land there...

FlightBeam Denver. Oh Yeah!

FSX/P3D. Hailed as one of the most innovative developers in the business, FlightBeam has really made a staple among the community as a elite development team. The latest destination is Denver and it will arrive with all new never before seen technology. Mir always pushes the bar a bit higher with each release and DEN will surely impress but by all means, these screenshots don't need my words to accompany them.

Orbx Stralsund Barth! Really.. Free...

FSX/P3D. Did I understand this correct that Stralsund Barth would be freeware? Because after the latest preview shots, i'd say it is damn near on par with many Orbx destinations. The developer is doing a great job and release looks near, have a look!

JetStream Little Rock!

FS9/FSX/P3D. You remember JetStream Designs correct? Makers of that magnificent Mega Airport Marseilles scenery last year? The team is back to cover a region that has really been overlooked over the years and will provide a nice spot for sorties to the South and Midwest US. It's Little Rock Arkansas and it look great so far! have a look then go check out Marseilles!

Carenado Phenom Getting Ready!

FSX/P3D. Clear out your hangars folks! A new jet is on the way! I can hardly contain my excitement. I own the Wilco Phenom and whereas it's a beautiful looking model, the aircraft came with many issues that were never worked out. Thus, I have dumped it to make way for the Carenado and whereas a fully operational G1000 would be nice, I almost don't care if it isn't. I guess I am just that desperate to get a new biz jet. My guess? Release within the next 2 weeks! Welcome to the jet age Carenado! It looks really good! Damn.

CaptainSim L-1011 Base Pack Released!

FSX. Captain has just released their legendary Lockheed Martin L-1011 for FSX. It's really funny though isn't it? Should it be released for P3D? I didn't find anywhere on the product page if there is a P3D installer but hopefully it will work in P3D like their other products seem to do when you point the installer to P3D. It does look good. I think I am going to get one!

FSDG ThessalonikiX Released!

FSX/P3D. The boys at FSDG are on final approach to Thessaloniki X and the final beta and installers are nearing completion! These boys have done it again and are delivering yet another incredible Greek airport scenery with an entire city to go with it! I'll be making my first approach later today and will have the ADX FirstLook! ready to go shortly after release. For now, here are the latest previews to hold you over! And please don't drool. That's disgusting... but understandable. ADX FirstLook inbound!
ADX Update>>Released!

Alabeo Cutlass RG II Released!

FSX/P3D. It's basically a C172 with a retractable gear and it looks beautiful! I had already previously spoken about the apparent change is development strategies between Alabeo and Carenado and whereas it's a bit odd to see Alabeo developing the Cutlass RG II I imagine this will soon become the norm as Carenado continues it's pursuit to the large turboprop and bizjet market. At least I hope... Here is the latest on the Alabeo Cutlass!

FSDG Thessaloniki X!

MSK Sheikh Zayed Released!

FSX. This one got by me! MSK has released their Sheikh Zayed project over the weekend and is now ready for download. If you are looking for another quality destination in the Middle East, this is for you. Now for the bug challenge! Can? Will? This developer create the new Benazir Bhutto International Airport. I have seen the plans for the new terminal design and it is almost as amazing as the woman herself. For now pick up Sheikh Zayed Airport today!

PMDG-777 Update!

FSX. Rob Randazzo is back with his first status report of 2014 and according to his latest update, PMDG is  approximately 2 weeks away from beginning the final test phase of the SP1 update for the Trip7 200LR/F. This update is expected to be quite significant in terms of adding new functionality, updating/fixing errors in the initial release version and improving the overall product performance. Personally, my biggest concern at present is when will the P3D version arrive so I can finally have my fun! From what I now understand, it's okay to have fun in P3D now. See Rob's latest statement. 

Choochoo TrainSim 2014!

FS9/FSX/P3D. Nope! It's Drzewiecki Designs Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport. The Polish development company is on a total roll this year and is expected to deliver at least 5 mega airports for 2014 which includes all NY area airports! Many big things from this team but today, we get a look at the trains. And no, you may not drive them!

29Palms/Orbx Next Scenery Is...

FSX/P3D. We love Lars and the amazing products delivered by 29Palms. Whether he is working with Aerosoft, LimeSim, FSDG, or Orbx, everything he attaches himself to comes out in stellar quality. Two of his scenery projects released last year (Skiathos/Southampton) rank on my personal top 15 list of all time favorite airports. He is at it again for his next Orbx development and I am sure Majestic Q400  and NGX pilots will be quite pleased! Here it comes!

Is It Monday? Time For Another NLS Update!

FSX. The sleeping giant is awake! NLS has really woken and has been storming out of the gate full speed on the A380 updates! A recent scam attempt regarding the NLS A380 brought the developers to attention and after expressing their anger and frustration regarding the scam, they have channeled their energy continuing development of a quality A380 product they promised over a year ago. The updates and been continuous and ADX readers could not be happier! Time for another animation video!

What Is Pissing Off Mathijs Kok?

[RANT] It's the age old issue. But what makes the issue even worse is when a virtual airline is directly involved. What's worse than that? When someone wins a product in a contest from a retailer and chooses to give it away via piracy. Yep, we're talking about piracy again and this time around, Mathijs Kok shares his own feelings on the subject plus addresses some of the culprits in his latest discovery. He is not pleased. A very interesting read indeed! Dickheads be warned!

Orbx Victa Airtourer Update!

FSX/P3D. With the third aircraft now in development for Orbx, could this famous scenery development company be in the process of cementing themselves in the aircraft development business? Many have been waiting quit e some time for an update on the Victa Airtourer and based on the weekend update, it actually looks close to release. Have a look!