Microsoft Flight Simulator - The Essential Guide to GA Aircraft
From the makers of PC Pilot - The World’s Number 1 Flight Sim Magazine - comes the all-new 100-page Microsoft Flight Simulator: Essential Guide to GA Aircraft! Like its popular predecessors, this GA ‘special’ is bursting full of informative and invaluable ‘Best Buy’ reviews, features, tutorials, plus flight adventures.
Whether you’re into: Trainer aircraft, Bush planes, Twins, Tourers, Helicopters, Scenery or hardware – we have it covered! PLUS! FREE CD which includes a selection of free GA aircraft for you to fly and much more!
The Saitek Pro Flight Yoke System is highly engineered to meet the exacting needs of the true flight simulation enthusiast. Stainless steel shaft, ergonomic controls, integrated chronograph and separate throttle quadrant ensure a smooth, accurate and totally realistic flying experience.
System Requirements Connectivity: USB 2.0
Windows XP, XP64, Vista and 7 (all versions)
The Officially licensed Cessna® Trim Wheel brings you closer to reality than ever before, fly using the actual trim wheel found in Cessna® 172 / 182 aircraft.
The trim wheel covers 9 full rotations making it extremely accurate
Unique, 2 - position desk clamp keeps your trim wheel securely fixed no matter how extreme the flying conditions
9 Turns of revolution - Re-creates the genuine Cessna control movement
Trim Wheel can be mounted either on top or in front of your desk/
Compatible with all mayor flying games including –
FS X & 2004
X-Plane
IL2
Track IR 5 with Track Clip Pro Bundle and Vector Clip
This is the TrackIR5 head tracking unit with included Track Clip pro which fits most headsets
Hyper accurate, fully adjustable, and only three square inches in size—TrackIR 5 is the one piece of kit that discriminating gamers crave. Take advantage of our 6 DOF head tracking technology, which links your actual movement in three-dimensional space to your in-game view!
Your increased situational awareness will make you the most feared competitor around. In dogfights, you'll be impossible to shake. In white-knuckle races, you'll be impossible to pass. In tactical combat, you'll be impossible to flank.
Package Includes
TrackIR 5 device (with 6 ft. USB cable)
Black TrackClip (reflective tracking clip)
TrackIR Software
Electronic User's Manual
Quick Start Guide
Clamshell retail package
Product Features
Support for over 100 games/sims
10x TrackIR 4 resolution (video)
Wider field of view than TrackIR 4
Hyper fast 120 fps sample rate
6 DOF vector technology
Improved ambient light filtering
Detachable magnetic base
TrackClip Pro is the perfect TrackIR™ accessory. It clips to popular over-the-ear headsets. Combined with a TrackIR, the TrackClip PRO delivers precise 6 degrees of freedom view control. On your favorite headset, the only thing you will notice about the lightweight TrackClip PRO is your improved gaming experience
Akthough providing nothing new to existing FSX Deluxe and Acceleration pack owners, for those new to flight simulation or those using an older none FSX version this is certainly priced well for new a entry into this fascinating pastime. The new Microsoft Flight Simulator FSX - GOLD Edition supplied on DVD-Rom provides an extensive and accurately modelled flight physics engine with ourstanding graphics and real world environments. The 10th addition to the highly successful Flight Simulator franchise, FSX Deluxe will immerse players in a beautifully rich and realistic world, offering a completely new and innovative gaming experience with dozens of new aircraft to choose from, including the AirCreation 582SL Ultralight and Maule M7-260C Orion with wheels and skis. Gamers of all ages, types and skill levels will experience firsthand what it is like to be an aviator traveling the globe either alone or online with others.
The Flight Simulator X Acceleration Expansion Pack delivers an all new thrilling multiplayer race mode, new action-packed missions, more new content, and newly enhanced DX10 graphics! Also included is an important service pack for FSX, improving overall FSX performance.
VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X - Volume 1 Southern England & South Wales for FSX
VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X for FSX replaces the default scenery in FSX with real aerial photography and terrain data, providing you with a highly realistic, accurate & detailed immersive world.
Using real aerial photography for scenery means that the views you see from your virtual cockpit are literally transformed into the real thing - you see exactly what the pilots of the survey aircraft saw when they acquired the aerial photography.
VFR Photographic Scenery Version 3 for FSX gives you unsurpassed photographic detail at 1.2m/pixel detail with terrain mesh at 5m which replaces your default scenery.
This new Version 3 provides an additional 10 high resolution areas at a remarkable 60cm/pixel covering:
Bath
Canterbury
Chelmsford
Exeter
Hastings
Oxford
Portsmouth
Salisbury
Southampton
Swansea
To complement these new areas, this volume also includes custom 3D models of significant landmarks of
Bath Abbey
Clifton Suspension Bridge
Salisbury Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral
Dartford QEII Bridge
Leeds Castle
Portland Lighthouses
Royal Albert & Tamar Bridges
Spinnaker Tower
Features:
Unparalleled Terrain detail:
With a 5m terrain mesh data from Getmapping's latest aerial surveys, VFR Generation X gives users minute topographic detail that shows every lump and bump - all fully correlated to provide the perfect fit with the aerial photography, adding dramatically to the immersion that this synthetic environment provides.
Ultra High-Definition Photographic Scenery:
With this volume you can expect ultra-high definition resolution for the entire area.
The resolution has been set to 1/2m/pixels with 0.60cm selected towns and cities and additional 3D bridges and buildings.
The end result is smooth frame rates with exacting detail for your VFR flights.
NEW Hand Edited Night Lighting:
New advanced techniques have been used to generate a highly realistic night scenery for the entire coverage area.
Spectacular Water Effects:
The water bodies have been designed to retain the natural water colours shown by the aerial photography as far as possible, again adding to the scenery's immersion. In addition, they will provide a moving, reflective surface that will allow float aircraft operations, and will even let you see through to sub-surface features like sand bars and underwater channels.
Compatibility with UK2000:
To ensure compatibility with other content for England & Wales, Horizon has been coordinating efforts with the talented scenery designers from UK2000 and Gary Summons, who have been busy re-positioning existing content, and adding further 3D objects and greater detail to their already outstanding sceneries.
Enhanced Performance:
Smooth frame rates with crisp, sharp photographic scenery - VFR Generation X has been specifically designed to optimise performance and reduce the effects of blurry scenery textures, even on lower spec. systems.
Coverage:
The coverage extends from the South Coast of England & Wales as far North as Latitude 51.855°N, a line running East-West across the country parallel with Gloucester
VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X - Volume 2 Central England & Mid Wales for FSX
VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X for FSX replaces the default
scenery in FSX with real aerial photography and terrain data, providing you
with a highly realistic, accurate & detailed immersive world. Using
real aerial photography for scenery means that the views you see from your
virtual cockpit are literally transformed into the real thing - you see exactly
what the pilots of the survey aircraft saw when they acquired the aerial
photography.
VFR Photographic Scenery Version 3 for FSX gives you
unsurpassed photographic detail at 1.2m/pixel detail with terrain mesh at 5m
which replaces your default scenery. This new Version 3 provides an
additional 10 high resolution areas at a remarkable 60cm/pixel
covering:
Aberystwyth
Boston
Cambridge
Derby
Luton
Milton Keynes
Nottingham
Warwick
Worcester
Wrexham
To complement these new areas, this volume also includes custom 3D
models of significant landmarks of
Chatsworth House
Chequers
Fort Dunlop
Lichfield Cathedral
Ratcliffe Power Station
Severn Bridge
Sizewell Power Station
Telford Iron Bridge
Warwick Castle
Features:
Unparalleled Terrain detail:
With a 5m terrain mesh data from Getmapping's latest aerial surveys, VFR
Generation X gives users minute topographic detail that shows every lump and
bump - all fully correlated to provide the perfect fit with the aerial
photography, adding dramatically to the immersion that this synthetic
environment provides.
Ultra High-Definition Photographic
Scenery:
With this volume you can expect ultra-high definition
resolution for the entire area. The resolution has been set to 1/2m/pixels with
0.60cm selected towns and cities and additional 3D bridges and buildings.
The end result is smooth frame rates with exacting detail for your VFR
flights.
NEW Hand Edited Night Lighting:
New advanced
techniques have been used to generate a highly realistic night scenery for the
entire coverage area.
Spectacular Water Effects:
The
water bodies have been designed to retain the natural water colours shown by
the aerial photography as far as possible, again adding to the scenery's
immersion. In addition, they will provide a moving, reflective surface that
will allow float aircraft operations, and will even let you see through to
sub-surface features like sand bars and underwater channels.
Compatibility with UK2000:
To ensure compatibility with other
content for England & Wales, Horizon has been coordinating efforts with the
talented scenery designers from UK2000 and Gary Summons, who have been busy
re-positioning existing content, and adding further 3D objects and greater
detail to their already outstanding sceneries.
Enhanced
Performance:
Smooth frame rates with crisp, sharp photographic
scenery - VFR Generation X has been specifically designed to optimise
performance and reduce the effects of blurry scenery textures, even on lower
spec. systems.
Coverage:
The coverage extends from Latitude 51.855°N (a line running East to West across the country parallel with Gloucester), as far North as Latitude 53.086°N (a line running East to West across the country parallel with Wrexham).
VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X - Volume 3 Northern England & North Wales for FSX
VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X for FSX replaces the default
scenery in FSX with real aerial photography and terrain data, providing you
with a highly realistic, accurate & detailed immersive world. Using
real aerial photography for scenery means that the views you see from your
virtual cockpit are literally transformed into the real thing - you see exactly
what the pilots of the survey aircraft saw when they acquired the aerial
photography.
VFR Photographic Scenery Version 3 for FSX gives you
unsurpassed photographic detail at 1.2m/pixel detail with terrain mesh at 5m
which replaces your default scenery. This new Version 3 provides an
additional 10 high resolution areas at a remarkable 60cm/pixel
covering:
Caernarfon
Conwy
Darlington
Doncaster
Gainsborough
Hartlepool
Hull
Lincoln
Liverpool
York
To complement these new areas, this volume also includes custom 3D
models of significant landmarks of
Britannia Bridge
Conwy Castle
Hartlepool Lighthouse
Humber Bridge
Menai Bridge
Silver Jubilee Bridge
Tyne Bridge
Tyne Millenium Bridge
Tyne QEII Metro Bridge
Tyne Swing Bridge
Features:
Unparalleled Terrain detail:
With a 5m terrain mesh data from Getmapping's latest aerial surveys, VFR
Generation X gives users minute topographic detail that shows every lump and
bump - all fully correlated to provide the perfect fit with the aerial
photography, adding dramatically to the immersion that this synthetic
environment provides.
Ultra High-Definition Photographic
Scenery:
With this volume you can expect ultra-high definition
resolution for the entire area. The resolution has been set to 1/2m/pixels with
0.60cm selected towns and cities and additional 3D bridges and buildings.
The end result is smooth frame rates with exacting detail for your VFR
flights.
NEW Hand Edited Night Lighting:
New advanced
techniques have been used to generate a highly realistic night scenery for the
entire coverage area.
Spectacular Water Effects:
The
water bodies have been designed to retain the natural water colours shown by
the aerial photography as far as possible, again adding to the scenery's
immersion. In addition, they will provide a moving, reflective surface that
will allow float aircraft operations, and will even let you see through to
sub-surface features like sand bars and underwater channels.
Compatibility with UK2000:
To ensure compatibility with other
content for England & Wales, Horizon has been coordinating efforts with the
talented scenery designers from UK2000 and Gary Summons, who have been busy
re-positioning existing content, and adding further 3D objects and greater
detail to their already outstanding sceneries.
Enhanced
Performance:
Smooth frame rates with crisp, sharp photographic
scenery - VFR Generation X has been specifically designed to optimise
performance and reduce the effects of blurry scenery textures, even on lower
spec. systems.
Coverage:
The coverage extends from Latitude 53.086°N (a line running East to West across the country parallel with Wrexham), as far North as the Scottish border.
VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X - Volume 9 Ireland East for FSX Only
VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X for FSX gives you unsurpassed photographic and terrain detail that now reaches into Ireland! Explore, go-sightseeing, rehearse flights, practice VFR navigation techniques (using real aeronautical charts), or simply enjoy spectacular views from your virtual cockpit.
VFR Ireland East for FSX is the first time Flight simulation pilots have had the facility to fly over the quite stunning country of Eire. At over 35000 square kilometers this package contains nearly 20Gb of scenery at a highlly detailed 1.2m/pixel resolution complimented by a 10m terrain mesh for those wonderful hills and valleys.
Terrain detail:
With a 10m terrain mesh included with this scenery, VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X for FSX – Ireland gives you minute topographical detail that shows every lump and bump of terrain.
Spectacular Water Effects:
Translucent, highly detailed water textures on all water bodies let you see beneath the water’s surface, providing moving and reflective water effects - excellent for float airplane flights.
Enhanced Performance:
Smooth frame rates with crisp, sharp scenery – VFR Photographic Scenery for FSX - Ireland East has been specifically designed for optimal performance
VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X - Volume 10 Ireland West for FSX Only
VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X for FSX gives you unsurpassed photographic and terrain detail that now reaches into Ireland! Explore, go-sightseeing, rehearse flights, practice VFR navigation techniques (using real aeronautical charts), or simply enjoy spectacular views from your virtual cockpit.
VFR Ireland West for FSX is the first time Flight simulation pilots have had the facility to fly over the quite stunning country of Eire. At over 35000 square kilometers this package contains nearly 20Gb of scenery at a highlly detailed 1.2m/pixel resolution complimented by a 10m terrain mesh for those wonderful hills and valleys.
Terrain detail:
With a 10m terrain mesh included with this scenery, VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X for FSX – Ireland gives you minute topographical detail that shows every lump and bump of terrain.
Spectacular Water Effects:
Translucent, highly detailed water textures on all water bodies let you see beneath the water’s surface, providing moving and reflective water effects - excellent for float airplane flights.
Enhanced Performance:
Smooth frame rates with crisp, sharp scenery – VFR Photographic Scenery for FSX - Ireland West has been specifically designed for optimal performance
VFR Airfields Vol. 1 Southern England & Wales for FSX Only
VFR Airfields is an upgrade to Microsoft Flight Simulator X that replaces the default, generic airport scenery with detailed and accurate, realistic and recognisable models of the actual airports. Complementing VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X perfectly, VFR Airfields Volume 1 offers incredible value for money and provides scenery for virtually every airport (large and small) throughout Southern England & South Wales – general aviation, civilian, and defence (including among many others: Fairoaks, Thurxton, Heathrow, Gatwick, Southampton, RAF Northolt, RAF Benson, and Boscombe Down).
Using the latest Microsoft FSX formats and offering a variety of installation options, VFR Airfields is optimised for enhanced performance and gives you fast frame rates and a smooth real-time simulation experience.
VFR Photographic Scenery Volumes 1-3 Box set for FSX
Back by popular demand is the Volumes 1-3 England and Wales Box set of the fabulous VFR Photographic Scenery for FSX. This box set includes the first 3 volumes of the all new version 3 scenery add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator FSX.
VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X for FSX replaces the default scenery in FSX with real aerial photography and terrain data, providing you with a highly realistic, accurate & detailed immersive world.
Using real aerial photography for scenery means that the views you see from your virtual cockpit are literally transformed into the real thing - you see exactly what the pilots of the survey aircraft saw when they acquired the aerial photography.
VFR Photographic Scenery Version 3 for FSX gives you unsurpassed photographic detail at 1.2m/pixel detail with terrain mesh at 5m which replaces your default scenery.
This new Version 3 provides an additional 10 high resolution areas at a remarkable 60cm/pixel
