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Even though Microsoft Flight Simulator X isn’t scheduled to be in stores until the holidays, you can get a taste of what’s to come by downloading the trial version from Microsoft’s website. Plus, several websites have started to post previews. Flight Simulator X will ship in two different DVD versions, Standard and Deluxe. If you [...] The post Gaming With Garmin appeared first on...

Cessna’s Citation Mustang with G1000 avionics received full type certification on Friday.  This is great news for many reasons, but one of them is because it’s the first time the G1000 will be flying on a jet.  Until now, the G1000 has been flying on hundreds of single engine aircraft. The Mustang certification proves what [...] The post FAA’s Seal Of Approval appeared first...

Now that private airports are available on the GPSMAP 496 in the aviation database, some of you have asked us how you can get private airports into your GPSMAP 96/96C, 196, 296, and 396.   The process is very easy but you need to make sure that your friend gives you the correct latitude and longitude [...] The post Prop, Spinner & Tailwheel: Add Private...