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Microsoft Flight Simulator Episode 8 (IFR) Launching Soon As More Alpha Invites Go Out

Legions of fans of Microsoft Flight Simulator games are waiting in anticipation for the new version of the simulator to exit alpha. Those lucky enough to be in the alpha for the game last week saw ...
Flying

Using Flight Simulators as Proficiency Tools and to Log IFR Currency Requirements

Pilots must distinguish between currency (meeting legal flight requirements) and proficiency (possessing the actual skills for safe and effective flight, which currency alone does not guarantee).
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Devs Offer Update On IFR Release, Detail Alpha Invite Status

The developers working on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 have offered up their May 7 development update and have put an exact date on when Episode 8 (IFR) will be released. IFR will be coming to the ...
Flying

Knocking the Rust Off Your IFR Skills

To maintain IFR currency, pilots must log specific tasks (e.g., 6 instrument approaches, holding, tracking courses) every six months or complete an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) if exceeding 12 ...
Aviation Week

IFR DESKTOP SIMULATOR

Version 7.0 of ASA's IFR desktop simulator is now available, with new features that include updated U.S. database (all airports--both VFR and IFR), airways, navaids, intersections, fixes and ...