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AliveGrass for X-Plane 12: grass that finally exists
AliveGrass from AionSky Studios adds simulated vegetation around the camera in suitable terrain. Fields, airport environs, and countryside no longer appear as flat textures.
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Fenix A320 Family: an overview for those who want to Airbus for real
Fenix has long been considered the benchmark study-level Airbus in MSFS. We analyze what’s inside the A320 Family, how things are with MSFS 2024, and who really needs this aircraft.
GSX Pro in MSFS 2020/2024: what it is and how to set it up from scratch
If the default ground services in MSFS 2020/2024 seem cardboard-like — GSX Pro fixes that. We break down what the addon can do and how to install it correctly the first time.
iniBuilds A350: we analyze the most ambitious widget from the studio
The A350 from iniBuilds for MSFS 2020/2024 is not just “another widebody”. Let's figure out what's inside, whether it's worth taking and who it's suitable for
MSFS 2024 - what's new in Sim Update 5.1 (1.7.35.0)
Update 5.1 has been released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Let's look at what has been fixed: from stability and electrics on glass to WASM crashes on ATR and Aerostar 600.
How to install an addon manually - step-by-step instructions
I bought the addon in X-Shop, received the file - and what next? We disassemble the installation manually for MSFS 2024, X-Plane 12 and P3D. No further words, just to the point.
Where to start in MSFS 2024: the first 3 hours in the simulator
Bought MSFS 2024 and don’t know where to start? We tell you what to do in the first hours so as not to get lost and immediately enjoy flying.
FELIS 747-200F: first flight - step-by-step instructions
A complete guide to the first flight of the FELIS Boeing 747-200F in X-Plane 12. From a cold cockpit to shutting down the engines - no water, just what you really need to do. Suitable for those who just bought the addon and want to immediately lift Classic Queen into the air correctly.
Newbie mistakes when flying for the first time under VFR
PVP seems simple - take off, fly, land. But beginners consistently make the same mistakes. We look at the top mistakes and how to avoid them the first time.
Landing in a crosswind: how pilots cope with crosswind
Side wind is one of the main enemies when landing. Let's look at how the crab and sideslip techniques work, what crosswind limit is considered safe, and what it looks like in the simulator.
Putting together the perfect setup for X-Plane 12 in 2026
We select plugins, planes and utilities that will turn X-Plane 12 into the perfect simulator - from visual improvements and camera to performance and navigation
PMDG Boeing 737-600 for MSFS 2024 - a compact airliner from industry leaders
PMDG has released the Boeing 737-600 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - the smallest and most affordable aircraft in the 737NG line. Let's figure out what's inside, who it's suitable for and whether it's worth buying
🎧 BeyondATC Base Pack - a new era of air traffic controllers in MSFS 2020/2024
BeyondATC is a smart air traffic controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator that replaces standard ATC with lively, logical and realistic communication. No more boredom and identical phrases - just a real aviation vibe.
Weather in the sim: how close to reality it is
We'll figure out how realistically the weather works in modern flight simulators, what data is used, and where the border between real weather conditions and simulation lies.
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Fenix A320 Family: an overview for those who want to Airbus for real
Fenix has long been considered the benchmark study-level Airbus in MSFS. We analyze what’s inside the A320 Family, how things are with MSFS 2024, and who really needs this aircraft.
GSX Pro in MSFS 2020/2024: what it is and how to set it up from scratch
If the default ground services in MSFS 2020/2024 seem cardboard-like — GSX Pro fixes that. We break down what the addon can do and how to install it correctly the first time.
MSFS 2024 - what's new in Sim Update 5.1 (1.7.35.0)
Update 5.1 has been released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Let's look at what has been fixed: from stability and electrics on glass to WASM crashes on ATR and Aerostar 600.
Where to start in MSFS 2024: the first 3 hours in the simulator
Bought MSFS 2024 and don’t know where to start? We tell you what to do in the first hours so as not to get lost and immediately enjoy flying.
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AliveGrass for X-Plane 12: grass that finally exists
AliveGrass from AionSky Studios adds simulated vegetation around the camera in suitable terrain. Fields, airport environs, and countryside no longer appear as flat textures.
iniBuilds A350: we analyze the most ambitious widget from the studio
The A350 from iniBuilds for MSFS 2020/2024 is not just “another widebody”. Let's figure out what's inside, whether it's worth taking and who it's suitable for
How to install an addon manually - step-by-step instructions
I bought the addon in X-Shop, received the file - and what next? We disassemble the installation manually for MSFS 2024, X-Plane 12 and P3D. No further words, just to the point.
Newbie mistakes when flying for the first time under VFR
PVP seems simple - take off, fly, land. But beginners consistently make the same mistakes. We look at the top mistakes and how to avoid them the first time.
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