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All Go Flight orders get free shipping to any address in the US plus a full 15% off the retail price. This discount can add up to a considerable savings, especially if you're building a large system or thinking about a pre-built config. Go to the "Flight Sim Store" for the complete product lineup, pricing and details.
Go Flight now 100% X-Plane Compatible
It's been a lot of work but all Go Flight panels are now 100% compatible with the popular flight sim X Plane on both the MAC and PC. Given the uncertain future of MSFS, this is very good news. Also remember that GF hardware is also useable in any game program that uses keyboard emulation for commands.
Feature: Home cockpit from Ireland ......
John Duffy as sent us a nice article outlining the details of his fantastic home cockpit. There's plenty thereto inspire us all. It's in the new Home Cockpits section so check it out.
DIY Cockpit Project Video......
Gene Buckle up in Washington State is putting together a very well thought out DIY, single-seat fighter cockpit project. Check out the build in progress video for more details.
Flying With The Angels.......
If you think you've got it tough controlling a high performance aircraft in FSX, take a look at what it takes in the real world as AJC staffer Steve Beatty takes a ride in an F18 Hornet
Bargain Bin Items Added.......
Four software selections for FS9 have been added to the Flight Sim Store Bargain Bin. There are some great deals here so if you're still running FS9, it's worth a look
FSX on YouTube.......
Now that FSX has hit the streets opinions on just how good or bad it is are running rampant. Many of us don't have the hardware right now to do it justice however some who do have been busy posting video clips on YouTube. I've collected some of the best that show not only what the sim can do today but also I think give a little glimpse of what it can be after the usual tweaks and hardware upgrades.
Silent Wings.......
It's a rare day when a new flight simulator is released to the market. Silent Wings is a soaring simulator that's the product of an 8-year long research and development project conducted by the Simula Research Laboratory in Oslo, Norway. A free demo is available on the web site.
The Art of the Screen Shot - Parts 1 and 2..........
The second installment of a two part article covering basic and advanced screen shot techniques. Is it real or is it????? Find out now in the "How To:" section under MSFS2004.
Bob's Throttle.......
When most of us see a fork lift truck that's ready for the dust bin we just think trash. What Digital-Flight member Bob Donovan saw was everything needed for a hale and hearty home-made throttle unit. See how it was done here, in the "Projects" section
FOV, The Forgotten Factor.......
An exploration of the use of realistic field of view angles to enhance your ability to fly accurate patterns and landings. Read it now in the "How to:" section.
Getting There and Back..........
Steve Hyde and Tony Gondola bring you a detailed introduction to basic flight as the first installment in the Digital-Flight Basic Airmanship Series. If landings are always an adventure and the pattern is a mystery then this is for you. Available now in the "How To:" section under "Flying Skills".
Fly Like an Eagle........
Learn the basics of sailplane operations from landings to thermals. Find it in the "How To" section under MSFS2002.
Everything you wanted to know about airfoils but were afraid to ask.......
John Dreese, creator of DesignFOIL has kindly made available his New Airfoil Primer in PDF format.
Read it and learn............
The Flight Simulation Experience.......
Digital Flight member Sandy Barbour gives a close up look at his use of auxiliary hardware including Go Flight panels to extend and enhance the flight sim experience, find it in the "Reviews" section
Hal Stoen's Aviation Tutorial Collection..........
is now available in the "How To:" section under "Flying Skills." Covering everything from basic landing techniques to advanced navigation. This is a great resource for the flight sim enthusiast provided by one of the great contributors to the flight simulation community.
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