Microsoft Flight Simulator is launching a National Championship Air Races expansion this October. The update includes both high-speed circuit racing and head-to-head STOL Drag competitions.
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FlightSimExpo Returns to Las Vegas in 2027
The eighth annual FlightSimExpo returns to Las Vegas Resort and Casino in June 2027. Hosted by the Flight Simulation Association, the event features product announcements, interactive exhibits, and exclusive sneak peeks from top developers.
Redbird Evolves
Redbird is launching an upgrade to its aviation training devices. Featuring a new G1000 NXi software emulation and the E001 instrument panel, these high-fidelity enhancements provide students with more realistic, aircraft-specific simulation experiences.
New Blackstar Sim Debuts at Oshkosh
Blackstar Flight Simulation has introduced the Blackstar Eclipse. As the first advanced training device integrated with the Community Aviation Platform, it uses military-grade Varjo XR-4 visual headsets to bring unprecedented realism to the general aviation flight training market.
ALSIM Introduces LSA Sim
Powered by a flight model using the Rotax 912 engine, the AL3X reflects the performance and handling characteristics found across a broad range of modern LSA platforms, including the Tecnam P-Mentor, Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, Sling, Bristell, Van’s RV series, and Evektor Harmony.
Infinite Flight Goes Live
Building on the foundation of Infinite Flight’s multiplayer experience, Infinite Flight Live introduces persistent aircraft that remain in the world after a flight ends. Aircraft maintain their location, history, and operational status, creating a new style of flying where every flight can influence what happens next, according to company officials.
FlightSimExpo 2026 Prepares for Takeoff
FlightSimExpo 2026 takes off June 12-14 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with seminars, an exhibit hall, and more. Can’t travel to the show? You can buy online access.
ALSIM Introduces its First FTD Level 6 Simulator
US Aviation Academy has ordered five of the ALSIM P2006T MKII simulators, which replicate the Tecnam P2006T MKII twin-engine aircraft, according to ALSIM officials.
PC-12 Sim Certified
Known as the Pilatus Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE), the sims have been approved by the FAA and EASA and are available for training in the US through SIMCOM.