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PC Pilot Magazine Issue 78: March-April 2012 Back Issue

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494 Reviews   •  English   •   Tech & Gaming (PC)
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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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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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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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