TweakFS has just added a new utility to its growing collection of freeware tools for FSX. ".....This latest release is a simple, no-frills editor for direct editing of FSX Aircraft.CFG files. It is designed for when you want to make quick changes to a particular Aircraft.CFG file and avoid the need for searching because it automatically recognizes the FSX SimObjects folder via the Windows Registry....".

"......It displays all of the Aircraft.CFG file sections in an easy-to-navigate tree menu structure. To download a copy please see the Freeware Tools banner at

http://www.tweakfs.com/

Justin Tyme of FSGenesis writes ".....Version 2.01 began the process of dividing the original 14 source areas into more localized zones to allow enhanced diversification locally. The northeast US was split into five additional regions in the previous update. This update further splits the western US into 23 additional zones to facilitate future localized adjustments.....".

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Summer starts early at Captain Sim, as they have already announced their Summer Sale on the website. They are offering up to 70% discounts on many of their models, including the Hercules C-130 Pro, Space Shuttle, F-104, Boeing 707, Boeing 727... and quite a few others.

Check out the Captain Sim website here.

Microsoft Games' ACES team has now released the long and eagerly awaited SP1 for publication. It solves a LOT of previously found problems of the original Flight Simulator X release and should at last allow many more people to enjoy the 'new sim' to a much larger extent. Read all the changes AND instructions for downloading and installation on Phil Taylor's blog here !

The patch is available from FSInsider, and on Phil's blog.

On Owen Hewitt's blog we can read that ".....the Eaglesoft FSX Columbia 400is very close to release! The team and I have been working very hard to incorporate the very latest technology offered by Microsoft in their latest version of FS, and will require the use of SP1 before installation.......".

"......The aircraft will include: High resolution textures with specular mapping, dynamic environment mapping, self-shadows, precise animations including independent control over all access points, pre-flight gauge, and Avidyne portrait MFDs that are fully integrated with the GNS 430 and S-Tec 55X Autopilot. In addition, the package will include 9 paint schemes, 6 of which are based on real Columbia 400 aircraft! .....".


Check Owen's blog for images