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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

The highly anticipated Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is set to redefine the flight simulation experience when it launches on November 19, 2024. Building on its 2020 predecessor, this new iteration introduces cutting-edge technologies, expanded mission types, and enhanced realism that promises to captivate aviation enthusiasts and gamers alike.

Key Features of MSFS 2024

  1. Diverse Career Missions: From firefighting to air ambulance operations, players can engage in structured gameplay, simulating real-world aviation roles.
  2. Advanced Physics and Weather: With improved aerodynamics, realistic weather systems, and seasonal changes, every flight feels authentic.
  3. Expanded Aircraft Selection: MSFS 2024 boasts new aircraft types, each meticulously designed for realism.
  4. Cloud-Based Data: Leveraging cloud technology, the simulator offers stunning global visuals with reduced local storage needs.

Why MSFS 2024 is a Game-Changer

This latest release incorporates ray tracing for enhanced visuals, dynamic wear-and-tear mechanics, and compatibility with existing add-ons. These features make it appealing for both new users and veteran simmers, ensuring a wide audience.

What’s Next for Flight Simulation Enthusiasts?

For those eager to dive deeper into the world of flight simulation, resources like Flight Sim Guide offer detailed tutorials, tips, and hardware recommendations. Whether you’re preparing for the MSFS 2024 launch or upgrading your setup, this is your ultimate guide to virtual aviation.

Stay updated with the latest developments in flight simulation as MSFS 2024 sets a new standard in gaming. For further insights, explore Flight Sim Guide and MSFS 2024 today.

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ITV Fighter Pilot : The Real Top Gun – Show Incoming!

Heads up! ‘Fighter Pilot: The Real Top Gun’ is a new ITV three-part series starting Tuesday 20th August 2019 between 2100-2200.

“This new documentary series follows a trio of fighter pilot recruits as they attempt to become the best of the best – to be selected to fly the RAF’s brand new F35 Lightning jet.

With exclusive access to the Royal Air Force’s brand new £100 million F35 fighter programme and to the Ministry Of Defence’s fast jet recruitment process, this series goes inside the cockpit to bring viewers a vivid insight into the challenges faced by the men and women who aim to become the UK military’s top guns.

The series features a close-up perspective on those on the learning curve aiming to reach the top as well as on already qualified fighter pilots training to fly the massively advanced new F35 aircraft. With just a few months to get ready for the front line, their task is to be fitted up for space-age new suits and helmets, to learn how to steer with their feet – and to familiarise themselves with a jet that can avoid radar, hover, and land vertically.”


https://www.itv.com/presscentre/ep1week34/fighter-pilot-real-top-gun

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Which Air-band radio scanner?

The best Air-band radios/scanners on the market offer you the ability to receive a variety of transmissions, including transmissions from military aircraft such as Air-Air, Ground-Air and Air-Ground.

Cheap air-band radios can be bought for as little as £20, although in most cases, this will limit your ability to pick-up communications to just Civilian/Commercial aircraft. That however, doesn’t mean you can’t get an affordable Air-band scanner that will allow you to hear military comms such as on the NATO Low Fly frequency 278.000.

Which scanner should I buy?

Deciding which Air-band radio to buy largely depends on its intended use and how much you can afford to pay. If you intend to visit the Mach loop for example, you’d need a relatively good all-round scanner with the ability to receive military aircraft transmissions – the UHF aircraft band (225-400MHz) – in order the comms of aircraft in the area.

If you aren’t intending to use the scanner for military tranmissions, a cheaper scanner with less features and the ability to receive VHF aircraft band (108-137MHz) will generally suffice.

Always bear in mind, valleys and low-flying aircraft will not provide you with 100% coverage, but this adds to the enjoyment and spontaneity of a last-minute ‘incoming!’ shout.

View our Mach loop frequencies page if you already have a scanner and want to know which channels to tune-in to!

Popular scanners for the mach loop:
Uniden Bearcat 125XLT

Uniden 3500XLT

Yupiteru 7100

GRE PSR 295

An example of what you can expect to hear is demonstrated in this Youtube video!

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