PC Pilot  |  Issue 78: March-April 2012
Hello and a very warm welcome to another packed issue of PC Pilot. As usual we have news, reviews, tutorials and features – encompassing both flight sim hardware and software.
Reviews
DCs: Black Shark 2 from eagle Dynamics - Exceptional detail, realism and graphics. The most accurate and highest fidelity rotor simulation to date. Excellent gameplay in both online and single player modes.
Aircraft review highlights include:
• Legends of Flight Viscount from Just Flight - A highly enjoyable opportunity to fly one of the iconic symbols of British Aviation. Although aimed at the novice/intermediate simmer, this is an aircraft with wide appeal for all classic aircraft fans.
• Bronco X from Aerosoft - Fabulously different. A real winner!
• Pitts S-2S from Alabeo – Stunning detail and flight modelling make this aircraft the most accurately depicted aerobatics aircraft currently available for Flight Simulator.A joy to look at and to fly, this one is a must for any adrenaline junkie!
Scenery review highlights include:
• Guernsey – A Channel Island Brought to Life - This major release from Earth Simulations underlines the company’s commitment to producing exceptional high quality scenery for FSX.
Hardware review highlights include:
• Take on Helicopters from Bohemia Interactive - TOH gives you plenty to enjoy with lots of challenges in every flight. The combination of clever game design, good flight dynamics and visual splendour make for a very entertaining way to enjoy helicopter flying.
Tutorials
As usual our tutorials encompass a wide spectrum of subject matter.
Airliner:
Concorde Fuel Management – Balancing the Aircraft
Military:
Rise of Flight – The Best World War One Sim Just Got Better!
PLUS!
Flight Sim Adventure – Singapore to Langkawi
Lockheed Martin’s Prepar3D – Part 3 looks at how the program is being used in flight training schools and clubs to train private pilots.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in PC Pilot Issue 78: March-April 2012.