Category: Flight Simulator X - Miscellaneous Files
FSX - SDK SP1a Service Pack

File Description:
Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK Service Pack Installer SP1a.

Overview
This is the second update to the Software Development Kit (SDK) provided in the Deluxe version of Microsoft Flight Simulator X. This update completely replaces the original SDK as well as the first update, SDK SP1. Please make sure to back up all custom files before proceeding with this update.

System requirements
Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2
Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Microsoft Flight Simulator X SDK
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 SP1 Redistributable Package (x86)

Instructions
The original version of the SDK from Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Deluxe) must be installed prior to installing this SDK SP1 update. Microsoft Flight Simulator X should also be installed prior to utilizing the SDK, as well as the Microsoft .NET 2.0 framework, to ensure all dependent components are installed prior to utilizing the tools contained in this SDK.

Filename:	FSX__SDK_SP1a_Service_Pack.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	18th September 2012, 20:06:39
Downloads:	12,908
Author:	Microsoft Corporation, Uploaded by AVSIM
Size:	161.69 MB

Category: Flight Simulator X - Miscellaneous Files
DX10 Shader Fixers V3.2.3

File Description:
DX10 Shader Fixes V3.2.3. These are a set of shader fixes for DX10 Preview mode in FSX. The patch should not effect DX9 in any way. It addresses the following bugs in the DX10 preview:

1) Flashing runways/taxiways
2) Yellow/white runway markings transparency
3) Opaque chain fences
4) Progressive Taxi markings missing
5) Missing night scenery/semi-transparent dusk scenery (often misdescribed as missing night textures)
6) Some addon cars with black headlights
7) Softer VC shadow
8) Eliminates false sun on VC roof and side wall
9) ORBX FTX Global lights with black background rectangles fixed

Also included are an optional replacement water shade, aircraft lights package and an optional replacement background texture. This can replace the light blue DX10 uses and is close to what DX9 uses in the same circumstances.

With Steve Parson's permission I have updated the shader_release_v3.2.2 patch to shader_release_v3.2.3 to now include a fix for DX10 ORBX FTX Global Lights.

Filename:	DX10_Shader_Fixers_V323.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	11th July 2014, 13:56:13
Downloads:	35,588
Author:	Steve Parsons / Steve Waite
Size:	429.52 KB

Category: Flight Simulator X - Miscellaneous Files
Boeing 737-800 NGX Cold and Dark to Cold and Dark

File Description:
These files describe the steps required to bring the PMDG 737 NGX from Cold and Dark to takeoff to landing and finally back to Cold and Dark. The package includes: 1) Illustrations of the primary panels in the airplane a) Forward Overhead Panel b) Aft Overhead Panel c) Flight Panel d) Throttle Panel e) Aft Electronics Panel 2) 11 pages of "checklists" covering the following topics (Word Document) a) Cold and Dark Startup b) CDU Configuration c) Cockpit Configuration (Pre-pushback) d) Before Engine Start e) Pushback and Engine Start f) Takeoff g) Descent Planning h) Top of Descent i) Descent (30-10nm) j) Descent (10nm through Approach) k) Landing l) After Landing m) Shutdown n) Secure 3. Illustrations of the primary panels in the NGX a) Forward Overhead b) Aft Overhead c) Flight Panel d) EFIS-MCP e) Throttle Quadrant f) Aft Electronics Panel 4) A descent calculator that takes into account altitude change, speed change, head/tailwind ... gives a distance required to make the airport in nautical miles (Excel Spreadsheet). 5) Airport information "cheat sheet (Word Document). Criticisms, constructive and negative, will be reviewed at [email protected]

Filename:	Boeing_737800_NGX_Cold_and_Dark_to_Cold_and_Dark.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	27th February 2013, 02:45:53
Downloads:	2,418
Author:	Charles Blankenship
Size:	1.15 MB