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http://news.blogs.cn...lege/?hpt=hp_t3 Gunman reported at Texas college Gunman reported at a Lone Star College campus in Houston, Texas School has asked students to take shelter, school spokesman says Below are the latest updates as they come to us; full story here [updated at 2:28 p.m. ET] The FBI and ATF have sent agents to assist local authorities, according to Shauna Dunlop with FBI Houston and Franceska Perot with ATF Houston. [updated at 2:27 p.m. ET] A witness told CNN affiliate KPRC that she hid underneath her desk while she heard five or six gunshots at Lone Star College. [updated at 2:26 p.m. ET] One person has been transported to Houston …

We are pleased to provide the community an update on the AVSIM sponsored Richard Harvey Endowed Scholarship. First, some background. At the passing of Richard Harvey, team lead for the FLY! series of flight simulators, in early 2003, AVSIM opened a scholarship fund in Richard's name at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). Hundreds of community members and commercial organizations contributed to the Scholarship fund. The Scholarship reached over $10,000, at which point it could fund itself from year-to-year. In other words, it became self-endowed. Every year AVSIM receives an update from ERAU on the status and funding level of the scholarship. We are pleased to rep…

AVSIM is an enduring institution in the virtual aviation world providing a dependable and consistent platform to exchange knowledge and ideas. Over the years many of the leading flight simulation software and hardware gurus have graced these forums, gathering and honing their skills while dramatically increasing the quality of our hobby. Although a few names may stand out above others, the list of unique contributors is long and varied and we thank them one and all. Hardware Forums Moderator Paul Johnson has put together the AVSIM Software and Hardware Guide for both the DX9 and DX10 versions of FSX. It incorporates the latest and best techniques and the tried and …

Hi guys, have a look at this lovely piece posted some time ago on the missionary pilots blog : THE TOP 10 AVIATION TIPS FROM MISSIONARY PILOTS :lol: http://www.mafblog.c...ssionary-pilots Enjoy !

For the last couple days sometimes when i try to browse in the forum i get a message that there is a DDOS attack detected from my ip. Did i have done something wrong or my computer is infected with a virus? Thanks in advance.

Opportunity to Give Something Big Back to this Community Every once in awhile there is a need for someone with special talents to step forward and volunteer to exercise their skill and talents to accomplish something special for AVSIM. This is such a time when we do need just the right person to fulfill a unique role. If you have enjoyed the social interaction and camaraderie of multi-player experience, and would like to see it become a dynamic part of AVSIM, this is your chance to make it happen. Help us build a new TS division as our AVSIM Teamspeak Manager! Creativity, integrity and initiative are the bell ringers we are seeking in the leader for this senio…

Hi, I'm a regular follower of PC Aviator's "Flight sim deal of the day". Or at least I was. In December, they announced that it would be on hiatus. However, here we are, approaching the end of January and nothing has changed. Does anyone know what happened or when it will be back? Have a look for yourself: flightsimdealoftheday.com

Hi guys I'd like to get more involved in air traffic control, and especially I'd like to know which is the best software in the market, in your opinion. The only ATC Simulators I know are: 1) ATC Simulator 2 HD - http://www.atcsimulator.com/ This one seems to be comprehensive and sophisticated, but a bot outdated in the UI. Here on AVSIM there is a deep review. 2) Tracon!2012 (ATC Suite) - http://www.atcsuite....dex_tracon.html This is new, but I have no red anything about. Anyone tried them out? any suggestion about others software? I know there are IVAO and VATSIM but I'd like to try something offline before going on-line :-) Many thanks

If you guys liked Band of Brothers and The Pacific, you're like me and should keep an eye out for the next HBO WWII series. http://flightaware.com/squawks/link/1/7_days/popular/31512/Steven_Spielberg_Tom_Hanks_Re_team_for_HBO_Air_Force_Series Can't wait! Sent from my iPhone...typing errors imminent

This video shows the scary crash by the RedWings Airlines Tu-204 today from a camera on a automobile near Vukono. Thankfully the traffic seemed light there...sad the crew perished but it could have been much worse From the rate of impact in the video, it looks like they were trying to go around and couldn't get off? Can't see them "sliding" that fast.

http://youtu.be/OYMGJd50pwU RJ

AVSIM is an enduring institution in the virtual aviation world providing a dependable and consistent platform to exchange knowledge and ideas. Over the years many of the leading flight simulation software and hardware gurus have graced these forums, gathering and honing their skills while dramatically increasing the quality of our hobby. Although a few names may stand out above others, the list of unique contributors is long and varied and we thank them one and all. Paul Johnson has put together the AVSIM Software and Hardware Guide for both the DX9 and DX10 versions of FSX. It incorporates the latest and best techniques and the tried and true standbys into detailed…

For anyone with 30 mins to spare, I've come across an interesting investigative documentary about the fear culture and fuel policy in Ryanair that lead up to the 3 consecutive Mayday calls back in the summer of this year. In Dutch with English subtitles. http://reporter.kro.nl/seizoenen/2012/afleveringen/28-12-2012/extras/mayday_mayday_-_international_version Regards, Ró.

In my previous life I worked in TV and on a particular day back sometime in the early eighties a colleague of mine was filming for a news item with one of our news reporters. The idea was for the cameraman to pan with the aeroplane and end up on the reporter while he delivered a piece to camera. Needless to say the reporter (Richard Wyatt) never finished his news item. But I am happy to report that he made a full recovery...

A couple of weeks ago, when we attempted to upgrade the underlying system software to its latest revision, we discovered that the 43 tables associated with the LINKS system were corrupted. This was one of the major reasons that the upgrade failed. We have since replaced the links system, but were unable to recover the data that had been stored in the database. We apologize to everyone who helped populate the LINKS system; there was a tremendous amount of information stored there. Please visit the new LINK system and resubmit your site, your favorite sites, and other information as you can. You can find the new system here: http://forum.avsim.net/links/ Or by click…

Gang, As many of you will remember the team at PC Pilot have been working towards creating a sponsored event in aid of Tony Radmilovich, to help repair his spine so he can walk again. The link to the intial thread at AVSIM is here. http://forum.avsim.net/topic/387354-tony-radmilovich-an-appeal-for-help/ I am delighted to say that in association with PC Pilot Magazine and our official sponsors PMDG, ORBX, Addictive Simulations, Buffalo Virtual Airways and United Virtual, the very kind (and appreciated!) support of the AVSIM team and many others we can now announce that a special series of flights will now be flown on VATSIM, starting 23.59GMT 18.59EST on the 18…

To me this just sounds like a bunch of Corporate Hoopla to a piano but here is a behind the scenes on the controversial new look. I just think the tail should have retained the A/A logo and eagle or that new 'Flight Symbol' on the tail instead of the fuselage.....but the fuselage is OK. I will still fly American anyway.

Opportunity to Give Something Big Back to this Community Every once in awhile there is a need for someone with special talents to step forward and volunteer to exercise their skill and talents to accomplish something special for AVSIM. This is such a time when we do need just the right person to fulfill a unique role. If you have enjoyed the social interaction and camaraderie of multi-player experience, and would like to see it become a dynamic part of AVSIM, this is your chance to make it happen. Help us build a new TS division as our AVSIM Teamspeak Manager! Creativity, integrity and initiative are the bell ringers we are seeking in the leader for this senio…

AVSIM Screen Shots Forum Moderator We are looking for a member that would like to join the AVSIM Moderator Team as the AVSIM Screen Shots Forum Moderator. This is an excellent opportunity for you to contribute to the flight simulation community by moderating, encouraging and promoting the most artistic part of our hobby. Why stand on the sidelines when you can be part of the action and interaction by being part of our team? Tell us why you would make a good moderator by writing [email protected] and [email protected] at your earliest convenience. This post has been promoted to an article

Guess they are up to something... hopefully a sim!! http://jobview.monster.com/Game-Producer-Job-Orlando-FL-118388066.aspx

I don't care... LMAO No seriously, I just wanted to say that if I offended anyone in the past, I am sorry. I know I can be very rough around the edges when it come to forum etiquette but I have met a bunch of great people here and really enjoy my time spent with you guys here. After every pissing match, e-penis battles and everything else that commonly occurs in these forums, we are all in this hobby together and I bet if we were to all meet up in person, we would have a blast. /soapbox LOL Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

http://www.ponggame.org/ On the case. http://thenextweb.co...e-gaming-focus/ Atari, what a name in the gaming business. Not so much for the big money in modern times but for those consoles and modules cartridges. The idea of Pong was epic and surely has been adapted to some more games. Today, I think they would release it with an optional DLC. I guess. ^_^ Find a video of some hardcore gamers here. For the rw pilots. Should run well on any FMC screen. Just ask the FMC guy to unlock it for you. B) And the more modern titles. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfouuznWOUA Those were the times where the concept of the game had to run the business since…

Watching the NOVA Special " Rise of the Drones". I can very much see LM's purpose and potential in P3D. Currently the USAF is training more UAV pilots than all other pilots type combined. Main training tool?............. XBOX!

We have brought two new features online tonight (neither of which effect system performance for those that worry about that kind of stuff)... FRIENDS ONLINE: If you have friends online, you will now see an icon and the number of friends at the top right corner of the display. You can click on it and send messages to your friends listed there. You can also control whether this displays at all by going to your UCP and changing the settings for Friend Online. TROLL / SPAM REPORTING: if you look at the bottom of posts now, where the reply and other functions are located, you will see a new function labeled TROLL / SPAM. If you have been with the AVSIM forums long enou…

This guy is amazing, have a look at wi Remote projects, can you imagine using virtual device while simming or flying by hand. http://johnnylee.net/