We've released a new beta branch for FSX:SE that will help us gain valuable new telemetry data that will help us in the development of the new Microsoft Flight Simulator. If you are interested in assisting us with this process, please follow the link below, select the branch labeled fsx-beta – External Beta and select “yes” when asked if you allow telemetry. Remember that you are always able to opt out of the beta branch and return to the normal branch at any time.

To join the FSX beta follow these simple steps:

1. Right Click on the FSX: Steam Edition in your Steam Library.
2. Select Properties.
3. Select BETA Tab.



4. Choose fsx-beta External Beta branch. You DO NOT NEED a code.
5. Restart your Steam Client.

To reverse the changes and go to live build once again, just select branch - NONE and restart your steam client.

Included in this update are also a number of fixes, which you can find below:

CHANGELIST:

Turbine

• Resolved issue in N1 values where some settings were set to zero
  
• Fixed issue where fuel flow not saved and set to 0 when started in the air

Agent radar

• Resolved in flight issue which resulted in intermittent crashes when using navigation way-points

Conversion

• Impression fixes when converting knots to meters per second

Piston

• Small fixes to oil pressure table
  
• C172 oil pressure changed to start with a valid value

Live Weather

• Reintegrated Live Weather
  
• When a weather station METAR line reading is failing the data will now be extrapolated from the weighted mean of the closest available METAR sources, instead of resetting to default weather

FSX:SE Team

Raise a jug with us! The Republic P-47D Thunderbolt, known by its pilots as the 'Jug', is now available on Steam for FSX: Steam Edition courtesy of Just Flight.

This highly detailed P-47D add-on is modelled after the initial P-47D-25 bubble top specification and includes a wealth of features:

• Multiple innovative animations and an optional realistic animated pilot figure
  
• Colourful nose art
  
• Separate cockpit gauge lighting
  
• Channel pre-selector controls (NAV 1 only)
  
• Load-out control for wing stores, 'cold & dark' start-up and show/hide pilot
  
• Choice of centre panel options: not used, gunsight or radios
  
• Selectable wing options: pylons only, wing fuel tanks of 75/108/150 gallons and 500lb/1,000lb bombs
  
• Authentic engine sound set including cockpit sounds such as switches, clickable knobs, pumps etc.
  
• PDF colour manual that includes extensive information on cockpit usage and the engine starting operation
  
  Click here for full details.

Take a trip over Barcelona with the great Barcelona scenery pack, new to FSX: Steam Edition courtesy of Flight1 Software.

Barcelona includes the following features to make for a realistic scenic area:

• 120 km Of Custom TexturePhoto Terrain Textures With Near Photo Accuracy
  
• 972 km of Hand Classified Landclass For Accurate Blending
  
• 45800 Custom Geotypical Buildings Accurately Sized And Placed
  
• Accurately Placed Autogen Houses
  
• Accurately Placed Vegetation Autogen
  
• Library Objects Used For Added Detail
  
• Detailed Mesh
  
  Click here for full details.

In the single-seat fighter class, the Mustang reigns supreme! Now you can fly it in FSX: Steam Edition, courtesy of Flight1 Software.

Take the controls of this wild horse and you’ll enjoy a number of realistic details:

• Fully selectable weapons and tank load-outs, controlled in-sim via special load-out panel in cockpit.
  
• Functional emergency canopy release in the Virtual Cockpit
  
• Hydraulic 'bleed-down' for undercarriage doors, controlled from cockpit pressure lever.
  
• Removable engine cover reveals detailed authentic Packard Merlin engine with glycol tanks and other details.
  
• Removable wing hatches reveal accurately detailed 50 cal machine guns, ammunition belts and loading chutes.
  
• Fully animated pilot with choice of military or civilian 'owner-pilot'
  
• Selectable wingspan and range controls on gun sight. Switchable reticule light and animated drop down bulb holder.
  
• Removable control stick and throttle quadrant to aid instrument reading and switch functionality.
  
• Cold, dark cockpit start possible with all instrument readings to the correct numbers.
  
• Accurate starting procedure including correct priming, oiler and boost sequence.
  
• War Emergency Power setting on throttle with correct 'wire-gate'.
  
• Full hi-fidelity sound-set even includes the characteristic gun-port 'whistle' on fly past.
  
• Effects package includes startup exhaust, recognition lights, custom animations from the pilots and more.
  
  Click here for full details.
  

A general purpose workhorse from World War II, Just Flight's super-detailed Stinson L-5 Sentinel is now available on Steam for FSX: Steam Edition. Rather than using a commercially available aircraft, the US military went all-out and had the L-5 built to their own specifications.

Available now from developers Just Flight, the L-5 Sentinel includes a wealth of detail features:

• Highly detailed down to individual rivets and fabric effects
  
• Fully animated, highly realistic pilot and observer
  
• Removable engine cover reveals the detailed Lycoming engine
  
• Animated doors and drop-down Perspex windows
  
• Weather covers and pre-flights included
  
• Realistic 'shake' on airframe at engine start and idle
  
• Realistic needle tremble on engine start and low speed idle
  
• Realistic engine start procedure with prop stutter
  
• Cold and Dark start function using a switch
  
• Specially animated aileron droop function in combination with flaps
  
• Working rear observer’s controls
  
• All wires and pulleys for control surfaces are animated
  
• Full period radio suite
  
  Click here for full details.
  

Courtesy of third party developers A2A Simulations, their recreation of the classic radial-engined F4U is now available on Steam for FSX: Steam Edition.

Flown by the US Navy and US Marines, along with other nations' air services, the F4U was a serious step forward for carrier-based aircraft, though plenty of Corsairs flew from land bases too.

A2A’s F4U includes several variants and many realistic detail features:

F4U-1A, F4U-1C, and F4U-1D models included
Classic radial engine sounds inside and out
Animated pilot looks around as you fly
3D instrumentation
Drop wing tanks remove both fuel and weight when released
Under-wing rockets can be added or removed with a single click

Click here to find out more.

From developers Just Flight, we are pleased to announce that the Cessna® 152 is now available on Steam for FSX: Steam Edition.

Arguably THE classic training aircraft, many experienced pilots’ first flights took place at the yoke of a Cessna 152, and the type remains in widespread use today.

Just Flight’s recreation of the Cessna 152 includes many realistic features:

• Authentic labelling and placards based on those found in the real aircraft.
  
• Numerous animations including passenger doors, cockpit windows, sun visors, map compartment and engine exhaust
  
• Ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs
  
• A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
  
• Authentic fuel and RPM gauge needle ‘wobble’
  
• Dimmable instrument and radio lighting, separately controllable to the dome lighting
  
• Interactive checklists for every stage of flight
  
• Aircraft configuration system that will allow you to choose between 'cold & dark' or 'ready for take-off'
  
• Refill menu for quick and easy refilling of fuel and oil, and recharging of the battery
  
  Click here for full details.
  

Grab the throttles of two heavyweight classics, courtesy of developers Just Flight, with the Airliner Classic bundle!

Never tried FSX: Steam Edition? Pick up FSX: Steam Edition plus the boeing 747™ 200/300 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10™ all at 40% discount.

Already got FSX: Steam Edition? You can still take advantage of the discounts on both airliners.

See full details here.

Flight Tales II - Adrenaline is now available as an exclusive revised version for FSX: Steam Edition.

Pit your wits against some extreme experiences inside and outside the cockpit! Flight Tales 2 from developer Thorsten Reichert takes you right out of your comfort zone with a series of challenging missions that will see you racing power boats, wearing a wing suit and more!




Click here to find out more.

Add-ons from A2A Simulations, Aerosoft, Just Flight, Orbx and other top developers are now available at great discounts in the FSX: Steam Edition June Sale. Click here to visit the Steam store.