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Threshold Monthly Newsletter
February 2025
Drew Webb, Magnus Lorvik & Sem Hage
March 04, 2025 • Read: 11 minutes
Message from the Editorial Team
Welcome to the eleventh newsletter from Threshold!
In February, we wrote 34 news pieces and 4 articles.
Welcome to the February edition of the Threshold Monthly Newsletter! February was a big month for flight simulation, with big announcements like the Flight Sim Awards, and releases like the iniBuilds Airbus A350 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024.
As we wrap up February, we look forward to all that March will bring! We’ll also be at FSWeekend from March 13 to 15 in Lelystad, Netherlands, covering the event in-person, so stay tuned to Threshold to keep up with the latest! If you are going to the event and see us around the exhibit hall, feel free to say hi!
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THIS MONTH’S TOP NEWS STORIES
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Cold & Dark Startup: A New Video Series from Threshold!
We are super excited to announce the launch of a brand new video series that we are calling: Cold & Dark Startup! Cold and Dark Startup is a tutorial series dedicated to guiding you through aircraft startup procedures across multiple flight simulators. This series is focused only on startup procedures, keeping things clear and to the point so you can get your aircraft running with confidence. So far, we’ve covered the procedures of the Asobo Cessna 172 G1000, and the JustFlight BAE Hawk T1/A, which you can watch on our YouTube channel right now! Stay tuned each week as we move from light aircraft to airliners and possibly even fighter jets in different simulators! |   |
Editor’s Choice Article
 | This month, Artur had the opportunity to take an in-depth look at the FSLabs A321ceo for MSFS. As always, he thoroughly explores the add-on and its features, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of what it has to offer. Known for its Airbus A320 family products in Prepar3D, the FSLabs team has recently released its first add-on for MSFS. |
Top Freeware Of The Month
This month, Anders travelled to Norway, specifically to the city of Bergen. He explored the scenery of Bergen Airport in X-Plane, created by Ehindur. Located on the Norwegian coast, the airport offers stunning visuals both upon arrival and departure. With its many features, this freeware scenery is a perfect addition to the simulator. |  |
Captain’s Dinner and Flight Sim Awards 2025
Threshold, cruiselevel.de, and FSElite are proud to announce the Flight Sim Awards 2025. Taking place at the Captain’s Dinner the night before FlightSimWeekend 2025, the event is all about honoring the best add-ons for a variety of categories within the flight simulation community.
Although voting for the awards has ended, the winners are based on both votes from the community and the Flight Sim Awards jury, on a 50/50 split.
We look forward to this year’s rendition of the Flight Sim Awards, and hope there are many to come. Are you coming to this year’s Captain’s Dinner and Flight Sim Awards? If not, we hope to see you next year!
STORE NEWS
We are proud to announce that the Hawk T1/A Advanced Trainer by JustFlight has been updated and is now compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The updated version is now available for existing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 customers!
The new update brings a variety of features and improvements to the aircraft. The most noticeable one being Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 compatibility. The update also brings the EFB to version 3, along with a new and improved flight model, new weapon functions, and new liveries.
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