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Make a Virtual Flight to the 50th Anniversary EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

Time: 18:53 EST/23:53 GMT | News Source: Microsoft Press Release | Posted By: Byron Hinson

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that "Flight Simulator" fans will now be able to to join the crowds at the annual EAA AirVenture fly-in and air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the air show, Microsoft has released a free add-on for "Flight Simulator 2002" that includes new detailed scenery of Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) and its surrounding area, plus a series of Flights that make it easy to fly in to aviation's biggest event.

The "Flight Simulator" team worked closely with the EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) to recreate the look and feel of AirVenture through the use of highly detailed aerial photography and three-dimensional models of structures from Wittman Regional Airport. With the add-on, "Flight Simulator" fans will be able to experience the following:

A photorealistic image of the airport and surrounding area
Highly detailed structures such as the EAA museum, Pioneer Airport hangars, "Fly Market" tents, and exhibit hangars
Row upon row of aircraft in the parking areas and campers in the campground
Saved Flights in a variety of aircraft that place you on approach to Wittman Regional Airport. These Flights are based on the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the FAA to cover the special arrival procedures used during AirVenture.

For more information about the EAA AirVenture scenery add-on and to download the setup package (22 MB) that installs the scenery and Flights, visit the Flight Simulator Insider site at http://zone.msn.com/flightsim/.