I normally dont like to preview things this early, but its been a while since we have really updated anything and I just wanted to show that yes, we are still alive, and progressing very well. Planning on doing all of the screws, knobs, and little gadgets in here this weekend sometime. Here we go. Fully 3d rendered. Panel is subject to change in any area, and is nowhere near completion as of this moment

Perhaps one of the most eagerly anticipated updates so far on the project, the Virtual Cockpit. We can now present you with the first shots of the almost complete DC10 flight deck. Head over to the forum for a select few images, or go to the DC10 gallery for 30 shots.

Work on the DC10 is racing ahead, and to mark the occasion, 3 updates for you, firstly a redone website, fully hand coded and entirely XHTML 1.0 Strict Compliant, secondly a new forum skin to continue the revamped look, and finally a selection of new previews have been added to the DC10 gallery.

Updates will be coming on a more regular basis over the coming weeks and months.

Jacob Kubique has joined the XSimulate team to work on the DC10 Virtual cockpit, read a bit of background here

We are pleased to present the first public previews of the DC10 sound pack, hear the CF6-50C, inside and out on the XSimulate forum

Keep upto date with the latest DC10 developments: Check out the new Shots added to the DC10 gallery and visit the forum for all the latest developments

XSimulate is actively searching for a Panel / Texture Artist. We are looking for those who are skilled at making high resolution textures from real-world photos, and who has much experience creating renders through 3D Studio. Previous FS experience is highly preferred! This is a paid position and you would be brought onto the staff full time. If you feel you have what it takes to do this job, get in touch via the Contact Us link, please mark your message subject as Job Application and mark it for the attention of Shane Olguin. If you can put also provide a resume or CV detailing your skills then this will aid in helping us decide if your what were after.

First, I introduce Paul Dainty. Paul is an active DC-10-30 pilot for Omni Air International and has already begun helping us extensively with the flight dynamics. His insight will prove crucial to the accuracy of our FDE in all flight regimes, as well as accurate modeling of the cockpit systems from the left and right seats. Secondly, I introduce Stan Winke, an aircraft mechanic of over 20 years experience with a number of the largest carriers in the world, and much of his time was spent on DC-10s. Stan will help us ensure complete accuracy on our final model and panel layouts, as well as any other interior design considerations. And don't forget we also have Dwayne Van Meerten, who is a KC-10 flight engineer in the US Air Force. He has already provided us with a wealth of information and gives us that perspective we need from the 3rd seat on the flight deck. So please join me in welcoming our latest additions to the team! Their inclusion in the project will expedite the testing process and ensure that this is the most accurate DC-10 rendition ever created for the flight sim community.