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MSFS 2024 — что нового в Sim Update 5.1 (1.7.35.0)
Вышло обновление 5.1 для Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Разберём, что починили: от стабильности и электрики на глассах до WASM-крашей на ATR и Aerostar 600.
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Как установить аддон вручную — пошаговая инструкция
Купил аддон в X-Shop, получил файл — и что дальше? Разбираем установку вручную для MSFS 2024, X-Plane 12 и P3D. Без лишних слов, только по делу.
С чего начать в MSFS 2024: первые 3 часа в симуляторе
Купил MSFS 2024 и не знаешь с чего начать? Рассказываем что делать в первые часы, чтобы не потеряться и сразу получить удовольствие от полётов.
FELIS 747-200F: first flight - step-by-step instructions
A complete guide to the first flight of the FELIS Boeing 747-200F in X-Plane 12. From a cold cockpit to shutting down the engines - no water, just what you really need to do. Suitable for those who just bought the addon and want to immediately lift Classic Queen into the air correctly.
Newbie mistakes when flying for the first time under VFR
PVP seems simple - take off, fly, land. But beginners consistently make the same mistakes. We look at the top mistakes and how to avoid them the first time.
Landing in a crosswind: how pilots cope with crosswind
Side wind is one of the main enemies when landing. Let's look at how the crab and sideslip techniques work, what crosswind limit is considered safe, and what it looks like in the simulator.
Putting together the perfect setup for X-Plane 12 in 2026
We select plugins, planes and utilities that will turn X-Plane 12 into the perfect simulator - from visual improvements and camera to performance and navigation
PMDG Boeing 737-600 for MSFS 2024 - a compact airliner from industry leaders
PMDG has released the Boeing 737-600 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - the smallest and most affordable aircraft in the 737NG line. Let's figure out what's inside, who it's suitable for and whether it's worth buying
PMDG 737-600 for MSFS 2024: the most compact aircraft from industry leaders
PMDG has released the Boeing 737-600 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - the smallest and most affordable aircraft in the 737NG line. Let's figure out what's inside, who it's suitable for and whether it's worth buying.
🎧 BeyondATC Base Pack - a new era of air traffic controllers in MSFS 2020/2024
BeyondATC is a smart air traffic controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator that replaces standard ATC with lively, logical and realistic communication. No more boredom and identical phrases - just a real aviation vibe.
Weather in the sim: how close to reality it is
We'll figure out how realistically the weather works in modern flight simulators, what data is used, and where the border between real weather conditions and simulation lies.
How MSFS 2024 differs from MSFS 2020
Let's look at the key differences between Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020: physics, content, approach to simulation, and who should really upgrade.
IniBuilds Airbus A340-300 for MSFS 2024: four engines for long-haul flights
Four engines, insufficient thrust and a 40-minute climb - IniBuilds has recreated the A340-300 with all its limitations. Ready for the challenge?
WalkAround for X-Plane 11/12 - when the simulator comes alive
WalkAround is a plugin for X-Plane 11 and 12 that allows you to walk around the plane and around the airport like a real pilot. Minimum pathos, maximum immersion. One of those things that makes a regular camera feel like a fake.
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MSFS 2024 — что нового в Sim Update 5.1 (1.7.35.0)
Вышло обновление 5.1 для Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Разберём, что починили: от стабильности и электрики на глассах до WASM-крашей на ATR и Aerostar 600.
С чего начать в MSFS 2024: первые 3 часа в симуляторе
Купил MSFS 2024 и не знаешь с чего начать? Рассказываем что делать в первые часы, чтобы не потеряться и сразу получить удовольствие от полётов.
FELIS 747-200F: first flight - step-by-step instructions
A complete guide to the first flight of the FELIS Boeing 747-200F in X-Plane 12. From a cold cockpit to shutting down the engines - no water, just what you really need to do. Suitable for those who just bought the addon and want to immediately lift Classic Queen into the air correctly.
Putting together the perfect setup for X-Plane 12 in 2026
We select plugins, planes and utilities that will turn X-Plane 12 into the perfect simulator - from visual improvements and camera to performance and navigation
Intermediate
Как установить аддон вручную — пошаговая инструкция
Купил аддон в X-Shop, получил файл — и что дальше? Разбираем установку вручную для MSFS 2024, X-Plane 12 и P3D. Без лишних слов, только по делу.
Newbie mistakes when flying for the first time under VFR
PVP seems simple - take off, fly, land. But beginners consistently make the same mistakes. We look at the top mistakes and how to avoid them the first time.
Landing in a crosswind: how pilots cope with crosswind
Side wind is one of the main enemies when landing. Let's look at how the crab and sideslip techniques work, what crosswind limit is considered safe, and what it looks like in the simulator.
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