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/.
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