With two coasts re-developed as well as two new airports; George F. Charles and Castries Hewanorra International, both flying and arriving here will become a much easier experience to piece together. Should you ever choose to arrive in a location like Sainte Lucia, you should use this package to help make the trip look a little more like the real thing, with the Hess fuel storage area included for extra diversity.
With the help of London Heathrow Terminal 5, you can transform the old part of Heathrow and make it far more like the real thing.
Despite being one of the most popular airports in the world, even Heathrow suffers from a lack of identity normally. This must-have scenery addition helps to take the old, dated autogen scenery of FSX and replace it entirely. By Team GEX, this helps to add some much-needed precision to the autogen of the world with new building textures and alterations making wholesale changes to the way the entire world around you looks.
A great mixture with other GEX releases such as their GEX Europe package, this helps to make the whole world look a bit more as it should. Greater definition, more impressive autogen, as well as a promise of no performance dips, make this a must-use solution for anyone who would like more modern texturing on the autogen they see as they fly.
New and improved night lighting also makes it easier for you to see the world below if you choose to fly during the night. It comes in 3 quality levels:. Previous versions of TreeX should be removed before installing an update. The textures will be available all over the world and will automatically adjust for seasons.
On installation, users choose between lighter or darker versions of Acacia trees, as well as four different versions of Larches trees. With these simple configurations selected, installation is a breeze. This mod will make trees throughout the world look far more realistic, making it much easier to incorporate yourself into the world around you as you go.
Most of the newer add-ons here have been fully tested and confirmed to be working in Lockheed Martin's Prepar3D package v5 and v4. These versions are the most vulnerable to compatibility because of the changeup to bit mode. As new mods are released and updated we will be removing the incompatible ones and replacing them with next-gen P3D compatible versions.
If so, you'll be interested in checking out our Prepar3D freeware coverage here. With so many different models to try out, we think you will have a great time when it comes to using any of the above.
Some of these are among the most popular in their class and should help you to make FSX both Steam Edition and normal and Prepar3D even P3Dv5 feel even more impressive. Should you wish to help uplift your simulation to be a touch more authentic in various ways, then this can help to add another layer of glamor to the software, making it look a touch more modern. The video below shows only a few of the aircraft addons featured in the article above but it makes for some fun watching.
It's a concise, narrowed-down version of this article in video format. Installing all of these add-ons is pretty straightforward and most of the downloads come with a README file that includes easy to follow instructions.
However, if you are having trouble you can view all of our tutorials from the Knowledge Centre here. These tutorials cover both aircraft and scenery. The downloads library contains over 24, add-ons and many most of them are for FSX. To view all of the files, don't forget to visit the file library here. Finally, if you're new to this flight simulator you can read our full review here before you buy and of course, download the demo here be aware, the demo is older than the Steam Edition version.
Also, updated for , we have released our article demonstrating the best add-ons to make FSX more realistic. It's updated regularly with new add-ons so be sure to keep an eye on that page. Remember, the files we have featured here are guaranteed to work in the Steam Edition of FSX, however, they are all backward compatible and will work in any of the boxed editions Gold, Standard, Acceleration too.
Please post your comments below. Let us know your favorite files, let us know your reviews of the files above, and let us know what you feel we have missed from the list so we could update it or even include it in the edition - well, this year we will have a new flight sim so let's see where this goes! Don't forget Files include aircraft, scenery, and utilities All are free-to-download and use - you don't even need to register.
Browse on down to the file library here. Ian Stephens is a flight simulation industry expert with over 20 years of experience and also has a keen interest in aviation and technology. Ian spends a lot of his time experimenting with various simulator packages but has a love for Microsoft Flight Simulator X because of the huge selection of add-ons available. Ian has been writing for Fly Away Simulation for over 9 years. Should you wish, you can contact Ian via email at ian. The content of the comments below are entirely the opinions of the individual posting the comment and do not always reflect the views of Fly Away Simulation.
We moderate all comments manually before they are approved. Will give my views after that. Thank you for the freeware. Hello Ian. Thanks for sorting the grain from the chaff and providing your top recommendations. I am looking for a Cessna turbocharged simulation.
This aircraft specifically, because I have an opportunity to buy into the real aircraft. A great way to 'test drive' is FSX. Thanks for any suggestions as to where I can access a high-quality Cessna turbo. Gary Axelson Okotoks, Canada. Until just now, I had no idea this page existed!
I created the Space Shuttle, and I'm so glad to hear people enjoy it! Congratulations to personnel of Fly Away Simulation; all these free add-ons are amazing.
My best regards to all. Thank you for letting me know Patrick! I have updated the article with the correct aircraft and helicopter names. Wonderfully entertaining and accurate flight models. I tried the C and Tomcat. They actually work better without the Acceleration add-on I recently reloaded a fresh version of X, this time without following up with Acceleration Wheels up, and I'm flying your aircraft with smiles all day.
Thanks for the great planes. Good post, thanks. People should also know that there are upgradable VC Virtual Cockpit textures with extra in-game uses so that we can all build up our knowledge of the great world of flight simulators. I can now play FSX on my laptop with near full graphics. Believe it or not, lower settings with frame rate not set at unlimited makes the sim run terribly instead of better? Weird world we live in Also, check out FSpassengers, good fun flying real passengers and having an air hostess flirt with you mid-flight.
Just one question. I've heard two different views. Hope you can she'd some light on this. When unzipping both with WinRar it give many errors and seems some files are missing. Is it a problem with WinRar? Rimax - What errors are you getting - what do they say?
Is it an error extracting the files or an error in FSX? Michael Braginsky - Thanks for letting me know that both work under Vista. I can confirm that both also work on Windows 7, however if somebody else can confirm that both work on Windows 8 that would be great. Have to hand it to you Ian.
I tried some of downloads from your best free ware for FSX a few months and they put me off freeware for life.
Also didn't like your joystick article a few weeks ago. As I said before you should be incouraging those who are new to FSX to get a used or new Microsoft Sidewinder force feedback 2 rather than all that other crap. The Goshawk looks like good and looks fun so I'll try that too. The rest look like they are almost certain to disappoint anyone used to payware 's, Q and the like.
But they are free. We have downloaded Concorde from the free downloads, but then received this message - "Sorry, an error has occurred. This application could not be installed because the air file is damaged. Try obtaining a new air file from the application author. Thanks Fred. David - Thank you for your comments regarding my previous article.
I've really been selective with this article and tried my best to find freeware that really stands out from the rest.
The iFly is a great package, I'm sure you'll like it. Yes, I read your comment on the joystick article - in fact I will update the article to include the Sidewinder as you mentioned, I'll pencil that in now! Ian can you help me with this? I am a die hard fan of the Do you know if there is any cockpit for this file. Jon - I'm not sure the I listed above comes with a virtual cockpit I haven't tested for a VC myself as I never use them!
The documentation doesn't mention anything about a VC. However, there is a by Thomas Ruth that does include a VC. You can download Tomas Ruth's here. You mentioned that you never use a VC. Is there some other type of cockpit that you can use in FSX? The download from this article has no cockpit at all. Ian, Is it possible to install other aircraft to add to the default traffic on FSX?
If so, how?? If I use WinRar I get a screen with an advertisment that several files can't be created.
I notice that many of these error are related to textures files. All this files are empty while all others, panel, sound, model, effects, etc. Sometimes we spend money with addons that we verify later they barely worth it's value for money. Freeware sometimes surprises us with great quality addons. As always, this article is a great job. Thank you, Ian. Hello, The Cessna Citation is a really cool free download.
The sound is great and if you like small private jets, this one is fun to fly! David - I have now updated the joystick article and have included the Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick as suggested! Jon - I never use the 3D virtual cockpits; I find them a bit annoying. I always use a 2D panel type cockpit. Use the 2D panel from the Thomas Ruth in the comments I posted above.
In fact, you may use any panel you prefer with any aircraft - all you have to do is edit the config files. Let me know how you get on. Check out our misc section here - it has many AI expansion packs such as this one. You may also find the AI Traffic Editor download we have here also very useful. Let me know if this helps. Sina - Thank you for confirming that! I'm thinking of upgrading to Windows 8 soon myself in my virtual machine. Manuel - Of course, that's the problem we always have with payware - especially the not so popular add-ons that have little or no reviews posted online.
Thank you for your kind words Manuel. I'm glad you liked it! Am i doing something wrong? So I believe there's no problem with the files.
For the benefit of anyone contemplating an upgrade to Windows 8 - rest assured, FSX works just fine and smooth under Windows 8. Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy! Already have an account? Sign in here. Donate to our annual general fundraising goal. This donation keeps our doors open and providing you service 24 x 7 x Your donation here helps to pay our bandwidth costs, emergency funding, and other general costs that crop up from time to time.
The Boeing is a great aircraft to get used to but it needs the right take to feel honest. Thanks to this mod you can fly a Lufthansa Boeing version that carries everything you would expect.
From animated doors and control surfaces to authentic dynamics and controls, you get realism. It even has new crash effects, night lighting, and a ground service when the doors open up on it! With this mod, you can get a real showcase of why this aircraft was so beloved. With a dynamic shine added on to a well-made model to look it oak awesome, this steals the show. It makes use of various new changes to make it shine as it should.
The fully animated control surfaces work into making the graphical appeal of this mod obvious. Not only does this help to sell the overall image and style of the Air Force One version, it flies beautifully. It can handle everything you would expect and utilizes smart animations to show that.
From the dynamic wing flex to the awesome reflective textures, this is a genuine take on a wonderful aircraft model. Project Open Sky created a brilliant add-on for all simulation fans to use, improved by Bill Kovatchev.
This repaint looks great and carries major hallmarks of what makes this version of the aircraft so striking. With the accurate repaint, it looks excellent and carries the right look and feel that you would have expected. Should you wish to fly a more intense version of the Boeing complete with everything from new main gear spearing to fully independent suspensions, try this out!
One of the most enjoyable and exciting parts of flying a Boeing is the control it gives you. Well, with this version of the mod — a KLM take — it gives you a great take on that feel. The power and style of this aircraft, although it was for FS, still resonates through with this mod. This mod manages to give you everything you need from accurate flight dynamics and major model improvements. It even gives you XML coded animations that tend to look brilliant. When used rightly and with even a moderate machine, this offers a realistic take on flying for KLM.
The detail and colors are spot on and can be a great add-on for collectors and fans. All of this power means you can easily maneuver and command a flight as you wish. Not only does this help to improve and speed up overall enjoyment, it helps newbies learn. Like the above mod, this offers a classy and easy way to learn about the editions of the model. The creators of this, Project Open Sky, - like many of the above mods — offers a fair take. Well, with this Air France model you get one that looks brilliant but is a challenge to fly.
Like any good simulation mod, though, it rewards you for persevering and learning how to fly it right. The reward is a beautifully constructed aircraft that ensures you stay well on track as you fly.
As a Boeing fan myself it was heartening to see every possible feature included with stunning detail and accuracy. The extensive operations manual — for a flight geek, it was great to read over pages of intricate and factually correct information about the Boeing and how to fly it properly! The excellent addition of different liveries. The has been used by so many companies over the years that having just the one skin would have felt like a waste.
This made sure that you never had this problem in the first place. It makes your life so much easier when you get used to the plane itself, as just about every feature that you could possibly need will be available for selection. Simulated totally in every single aspect — new cockpit, new features, additional dynamics and a massive attention to detail delivers one of the most fan-friendly products that are out there on the market at the moment.
Gives you all of the little additions and features you would hope to see from a recreation of the Boeing — including an Inertial Reference System! Overall, the absolutely staggering list of features that ha been included makes sure that you have an aircraft that feels like the real thing.
Having had the enjoyment of flying in a on many different occasions over the years, this feels just like the real thing. From the features and the way it actually flies to the sounds that it makes, this is a perfect recreation in my opinion.
Then you need to have this package included — it gives you literally everything you need. Adam McEnroe is a flight sim enthusiast who has been simming since the days of FS Adam writes all of the download section editorials after testing each of the files. Adam has extensive knowledge using various flight simulator packages and thoroughly tests the files before writing about them. Adam also like to fly real-world aircraft in his spare time and is training for his PPL.
Should you wish, you can contact Adam via email at adam flyawaysimulation. Most of the freeware add-on aircraft and scenery packages in our file library come with easy installation instructions which you can read above in the file description. The content of the comments below are entirely the opinions of the individual posting the comment and do not always reflect the views of Fly Away Simulation.
We moderate all comments manually before they are approved. The virtual cockpits are fair and pretty accurate but not as many clickable items as I had expected. Cargo doors do not open, but the passenger entry and all 4 engines open by the same door opening command.
Just note that the only way to view any passenger perspectives requires you to move the camera for the pilot or copilot. Still pretty cool to walk the length of the All in all, this is a mediocre plus offering and is worth a try out at least. I might keep it since this model is a little hard to come by with a VC. A fantastic piece of work and the self-install really works. Roger Stubbs. Wow, seems like there's a lot of misgivings with this aircraft, I've never seen anything written like this about n IFLY add on.
In the situation of the FSUIPC, you have a choice but to make the choice you have to bring the file up, you either accept the free version or go with the trial version, when it comes to cockpits there are multiple ways to use various cockpits if there are alternates, the most common is when in the cockpit to switch tap the key A, when you want to switch back from that cockpit click key S, and note keys F10 down thru f7 has to do with views.
In some of these situations, the aircraft is in the wrong file, it's not in the airplane or aircraft file it's in the main Microsoft Flight Simulator File. Now another issue is whether the file reads aircraft or airplane, they are referred to differently in the FSX version and the Version Prior.
SP2 has to be added as not much will work on anything new after
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