Top 5 Single-Engine GA Aircraft for MSFS 2024

MSFS 2024 is, by many accounts, the best simulator for General Aviation (GA) flying. With its impressive visuals and realistic atmospheric modeling, flying GA in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is an excellent way to enjoy your time in the simulator. That experience is further elevated with an airplane that you love, enjoy and connect with…
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Asa Graf

Editorials

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Review: Aerosoft A340-600 for MSFS

Aerosoft has recently released their Airbus A340-600 for Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024, in cooperation with X-Plane developer ToLiss. This aircraft has been highly anticipated, especially after the disappointing release of the Aerosoft A330. Does this aircraft come as a redemption for Aerosoft's reputation? I am going to be testing this aircraft in a…
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24 minute read
Patrik Šaray

Explore What It’s Like to Attend FSExpo

Still on the fence about attending FlightSimExpo this year? To help you decide, we are taking a look back at our time at last year’s event. Our team hit the show floor at FSExpo 2025 in Providence, Rhode Island, to bring you the latest breaking news, hands-on product impressions, and unforgettable community connections. Read through…
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George Farmer
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Stuttgart Airport (EDDS) MSFS 2024 Scenery Review

Stuttgart Airport (EDDS) is one of those airports that quietly becomes part of your regular rotation if you fly within Europe. With its mix of short and medium haul traffic, compact layout and constant activity, it offers a good balance between operational simplicity and realism. Rather than standing out immediately, it’s the kind of airport…
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David Mou
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Freeware Spotlight: 777 Cockpit Textures by HUES

Bored of the standard PMDG 777 cockpit textures in Microsoft Flight Simulator? HUES, known for their liveries, has created a fresh set of textures for the cockpit of this long-haul plane. Are they worth your time? This improvement package is focused on the cockpit, aiming to make the feel of it much more realistic. As…
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5 minute read
Patrik Šaray
FlightRadar24 live map showing United Airlines flight UA97 from Brisbane to San Francisco with real-world route and traffic

From FlightRadar24 to SimBrief in Seconds

Recreating real-world flights in a simulator has traditionally meant juggling multiple tools, relying on external platforms, and often accepting that not everything would match reality. Routes might differ, aircraft assignments could be outdated, and flight numbers wouldn’t always line up with real-world operations. For many simmers, this has simply been part of the experience for…
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5 minute read
David Mou

Aerosoft/ToLiss A340-600 for MSFS 2024 First Impressions

The recent release of the Aerosoft A340-600, made in cooperation with ToLiss, has given flight simulator pilots an opportunity to fly the second-longest passenger jet ever created. Whilst the aircraft is now rather old and the demand for the aircraft has significantly dropped over the last decade because of its quad-engine configuration, the A340-600 can…
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16 minute read
Patrik Šaray

MOZA AY210 and MFY Yoke In-Depth Review

Any discussion of "Realism" in home flight simulation must always be conducted within the context of the peripherals that we use to interact with our simulators. The most accurately simulated software quickly runs into the limitations of the hardware in our hands. If you have ever flown a real aircraft, you will know how incredibly…
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29 minute read
Asa Graf

Honeycomb Alpha Lite Review: Just The Essentials

Honeycomb has recently released its new 'Lite' product line, aimed at beginner simmers or those looking for simple, uncluttered controls. So far, Honeycomb's Alpha yoke and Bravo throttle quadrant have received this streamlining treatment. While advanced simmers may appreciate the extra switches and features, they aren't entirely essential to the product's main function. This allows…
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10 minute read
Jean Guiraud
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MSFS 2024 One Year Later – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has just celebrated its first anniversary since the official release. Since then, it has come a long way, especially after its rough start. In this article, we will guide you through the current state of the simulator, as seen by a hardcore simulator user focused on airliners. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024…
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9 minute read
Patrik Šaray
SimBrief Flight Planning

SimBrief: How to Generate Flight Plans for Your Simulator

When you are using a flight simulator, there is going to be a time when you will get bored with flying straight from point A to point B and will have to prepare for your flight. This is a huge part of the experience, and all should know that flight simulation is not only about…
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Patrik Šaray

Flight Simulator News

Airbus A340-600 Pro in Microsoft Flight Simulator during ToLiss FSExpo 2026 presentation

Aerosoft and ToLiss Showcase A340-600 Pro Training

14.6.2026 – Aerosoft and ToLiss used their FSExpo 2026 presentation to showcase the Airbus A340-600 Pro for Microsoft Flight Simulator while providing a brief update on the developer’s future plans across both Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane. Opening the presentation, a ToLiss representative thanked the community for its continued support and reflected on the successful release of…

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David Mou
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BlueBird Simulations Shows New Boeing 757 Previews, Q3 Release Window Holds Firm

13.6.2026 – BlueBird Simulations has shared a new set of previews of its highly anticipated Boeing 757 for Microsoft Flight Simulator via Facebook, continuing what’s been a steady stream of development updates as the project moves closer to its final production stages. The latest images continue to highlight the aircraft’s external model and detailing progress, and confirm…

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Nate Power
Synaptic Simulations Airbus A220 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and MSFS 2024 showcased during FSExpo 2026

Synaptic Simulations A220 Progress Update at FSExpo 2026

13.6.2026 – Synaptic Simulations has provided a substantial new development update on its upcoming Airbus A220, revealing significant advancements across aircraft systems, avionics, navigation functionality, visuals, and sound development for both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The update follows the team’s April development report and June livestream presentation, during which Synaptic outlined the…

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David Mou
FlightSim Studio announces Tupolev Tu-154M for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 during FSExpo 2026

FSS Makes Surprise Aircraft Announcement at FSExpo 2026

13.6.2026 – FlightSim Studio (FSS) used its FSExpo 2026 presentation to showcase the next stage of the company’s growth, revealing a brand-new aircraft project while also providing updates on several existing products for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The presentation highlighted how the studio has expanded its development capabilities over the past few years, allowing the team to pursue…

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David Mou
Wingflex Simulator presentation at FSExpo 2026 announcing new flight simulator hardware

Wingflex Simulator Launches New Products at FSExpo 2026

13.6.2026 – Wingflex Simulator took to the stage on Saturday at FSExpo 2026, taking place in Minneapolis/St. Paul, to announce a slew of new additions joining their product catalogue of peripherals for desktop flight simulators. Wingflex also announced its commitment to designing and producing full-scale products for desktop home simulators. The first product announced was the DAP500,…

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Mustafa Ariwala

Flight Simulator News

Navigraph Academy showcased at FSExpo 2026 with upcoming IFR Approaches course announcement

Navigraph Teases Future Academy Courses at FSExpo 2026

13.6.2026 – Navigraph took to the FSExpo 2026 stage to provide an update on Navigraph Academy, its free virtual flight training platform designed to help flight simulation enthusiasts develop real-world aviation knowledge through structured lessons and in-simulator exercises. During the presentation, Lead Producer Martin Trankel explained how Navigraph Academy combines online learning materials, video-based instruction, practical simulator…

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David Mou
MeridianGMT's presenation at FSExpo 2026.

MeridianGMT Reveals Product Release Dates and More at FSExpo 2026

13.6.2026 – MeridianGMT took to the FSExpo 2026 stage on Friday in Minneapolis to announce the release dates of their highly anticipated yoke and throttle products for home desktop flight simulators like Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane. They also had a couple more announcements to share, along with a new product category to add to their catalogue.…

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3 minute read
Mustafa Ariwala
Grinnelli Designs releases the F-100D Super Sabre for DCS World during FlightSimExpo 2026

Grinnelli Designs Releases F-100D for DCS

13.6.2026 – Grinnelli Designs used its FlightSimExpo 2026 presentation to officially release the F-100D Super Sabre for DCS World, marking an important milestone for the developer’s growing lineup of military aviation products. The announcement was one of the highlights of the company’s appearance at the event, where attendees were given an updated look at both current and…

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David Mou
Combat Pilot Carrier Qualification announced at FSExpo 2026 featuring World War II carrier aviation and Pacific Theater combat operations

Combat Pilot Showcases Carrier Qualification FSExpo 2026

12.6.2026 – Combat Pilot took to the stage at FlightSimExpo 2026 to provide a new look at its upcoming World War II military flight simulation platform. During the presentation, the development team shared fresh details about carrier operations, aircraft development, future Pacific Theater expansions, and a free demo that will allow players to experience the simulator before…

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4 minute read
David Mou
VirtualFly showcases Yoko Force Neo force feedback yoke and flight simulation hardware at FSExpo 2026

VirtualFly Showcases Yoko Force Neo at FSExpo 2026

12.6.2026 – VirtualFly took the stage at FlightSimExpo 2026 to unveil a range of new products aimed at both flight simulation enthusiasts and professional training organizations. The Spanish manufacturer used the event to introduce the new Yoko Force Neo force feedback yoke, showcase its next-generation VF Force Hub software, present new modular cockpit components, and highlight its…

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3 minute read
David Mou

Flight Simulator News

Moza showcases new flight sim avionics and control modules at FSExpo 2026

Moza Announces New FCU, MCDU, and G1000 Products at FSExpo 2026

12.6.2026 – Moza has taken to the stage at FSExpo 2026 to showcase several new products. An Airbus-style FCU and MCDU, Boeing-style FMC, G1000 Avionics, and F18-style displays were all showcased in the presentation. These new products will all be coming this year. New Products The first of the new products shown in Moza’s presentation was the…

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2 minute read
Jean Guiraud
SkyTrails for MSFS 2024 shows aircraft contrails streaking across a blue sky

Parallel 42 Releases SkyTrails for MSFS 2024

12.6.2026 – Parallel 42 has officially released SkyTrails for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, unveiling the new utility during its presentation at FlightSimExpo 2026. Available now for both PC and Xbox, the add-on is designed to bring greater life and realism to the virtual skies by generating visible contrails from AI, live, and multiplayer traffic. Presented during the…

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3 minute read
David Mou
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SoFly Releases Budapest Airport for MSFS 2024

12.6.2026 – The developer SoFly has released a new scenery today at Flight Sim Expo 2026 as part of their presentation. It was the third and the final announcement of the developer, and the release brings us a new scenery for Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This has been published as a…

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2 minute read
Patrik Šaray
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X-Plane Announces New SDK, Panel Graphics and Scenery Update at FSExpo 2026

12.6.2026 – Laminar Research has taken to the stage at FSExpo Friday to reveal what’s coming next to X-Plane 12. Details on the upcoming SDK update were revealed, including weather radar improvements, new SDK tools, a new panel graphics API, custom airport sceneries, and major improvements to X-Plane’s scenery engine. SDK Update X-Plane 12’s next major update…

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2 minute read
Jean Guiraud
Fabian Lim presenting FliteSim.com products on stage at FSExpo 2026

FliteSim.com Introduces Two New Products at FSExpo 2026

12.6.2026 – Fabian Lim, founder of FliteSim.com, took to the FSExpo 2026 stage to introduce two new products to their existing line of flight sim accessories in Minneapolis on the first day of the expo on Friday. It is the founder’s third FSExpo presentation in as many years. Fabian started off his presentation with a minor product…

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3 minute read
Mustafa Ariwala

Flight Simulator News

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Navigraph Announces New VFR Charts, Avionics and Other Features

12.6.2026 – The Navigraph team at FSExpo has showcased a roadmap for the upcoming time for their Navigraph Charts application that everyone in the flight simulator hobby is now familiar with. Their presentation was mostly focused on what they have brought to us over the past year, as well as what we may expect in the near…

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2 minute read
Patrik Šaray
Fly With AI presenter showcases new Bernoulli features at FSExpo 2026

Fly With AI Introduces New Features at FSExpo 2026

12.6.2026 – Predictive Dynamics, the team behind Bernoulli (Fly With AI), took to the FSExpo 2026 stage today to introduce four new features as part of their flight training AI companion for various flight simulators. The new features aim to add to or expand the already existing suite of various products that the flight training companion encompasses.…

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3 minute read
Mustafa Ariwala
Altimeter Motives new flight simulator yoke prototype displayed at FSExpo 2026

Altimeter Motives Reveals New Yoke at FSExpo 2026

12.6.2026 – Altimeter Motives has taken to the stage at FSExpo Friday to reveal a new yoke prototype that the company has been working on. It’s designed to be comfortably used with some of the panels and instruments displays that Altimeter Motives is known for. A New Yoke Altimeter Motives has developed a new yoke, which is…

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2 minute read
Jean Guiraud
iniBuilds Airbus A380-800 flying in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

iniBuilds Showcases A380-800 in New Trailer and Dev Update

12.6.2026 – iniBuilds took to their YouTube channel and forum page to showcase their rendition of the Airbus A380-800 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 in action with a new trailer. The team also shared in-depth information about the work-in-progress aircraft in a development update on their forum. While development has been ongoing since 2019, we now finally…

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6 minute read
Mustafa Ariwala
SayIntentions.ai presentation at FSExpo 2026 showcasing AI Copilot chart briefing features

Sayintentions.ai Reveals New AI Copilot Chart Briefing Features and More at FSExpo 2026

12.6.2026 – Sayintentions.ai has taken to the stage at FSExpo 2026 to unveil several new features for the platform, including some that have just been released. The new features include a new spotting mode developed in collaboration with Parallel 42, the addition of chart automation and procedure briefings for the AI Copilot, and a backtrack feature to…

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2 minute read
Jean Guiraud