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Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?)

I was leafing through the mag stack at the local Chapters when I saw an
issue of Computer Pilot. I was impressed with the production value; nice
colours, great pictures etc, and by and large it had a number of interesting
articles. However, I got the feeling that it was really heavy on the payware
and perhaps it was just this issue, but I didn't see much on reviews of
freeware stuff. Now I understand that magazines like this make money off the
advertising so perhaps it's not a surprise that it has this slant. I was
wondering if there are other mags or emags that have more balance with
freeware products?
thanks
 
Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?)

I would say just the on line ones like Avsim.com

Dallas
"kingsnake11" <kingsnake11@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:JnH5e.930758$Xk.532452@pd7tw3no...
> I was leafing through the mag stack at the local Chapters when I saw an
> issue of Computer Pilot. I was impressed with the production value; nice
> colours, great pictures etc, and by and large it had a number of
interesting
> articles. However, I got the feeling that it was really heavy on the
payware
> and perhaps it was just this issue, but I didn't see much on reviews of
> freeware stuff. Now I understand that magazines like this make money off
the
> advertising so perhaps it's not a surprise that it has this slant. I was
> wondering if there are other mags or emags that have more balance with
> freeware products?
> thanks
>
>
 
Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?)

I subscribe to Computer Pilot and the substance and content are quite good
from issue to issue. There are a lot of "How To" articles and great reviews
but I agree that the magazine is clearly focused on the payware addon market
which is fine with me. If you can get your hands on a copy of PC Pilot
which is a UK publication, I think you will find what you are looking for.
The magazine has a section each month featuring freeware addons with mini
reviews and download links.

http://www.pcpilot.net/(0w4lf455u5morznu5crsqt45)/index.aspx

Paul


"kingsnake11" <kingsnake11@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:JnH5e.930758$Xk.532452@pd7tw3no...
> I was leafing through the mag stack at the local Chapters when I saw an
> issue of Computer Pilot. I was impressed with the production value; nice
> colours, great pictures etc, and by and large it had a number of
interesting
> articles. However, I got the feeling that it was really heavy on the
payware
> and perhaps it was just this issue, but I didn't see much on reviews of
> freeware stuff. Now I understand that magazines like this make money off
the
> advertising so perhaps it's not a surprise that it has this slant. I was
> wondering if there are other mags or emags that have more balance with
> freeware products?
> thanks
>
>
 
Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?)

I have been flying RA for about 25 years and I loved learned alot from
reading Computer Pilot magazine. It is very well written and accurate
in it's content and reviews.

Bob




On Sun, 10 Apr 2005 06:41:22 -0400, "Talon"
<paul.NOSPAMpearsonone@NOSPAMcomcast.net> wrote:

>I subscribe to Computer Pilot and the substance and content are quite good
>from issue to issue. There are a lot of "How To" articles and great reviews
>but I agree that the magazine is clearly focused on the payware addon market
>which is fine with me. If you can get your hands on a copy of PC Pilot
>which is a UK publication, I think you will find what you are looking for.
>The magazine has a section each month featuring freeware addons with mini
>reviews and download links.
>
>http://www.pcpilot.net/(0w4lf455u5morznu5crsqt45)/index.aspx
>
>Paul
>
>
>"kingsnake11" <kingsnake11@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:JnH5e.930758$Xk.532452@pd7tw3no...
>> I was leafing through the mag stack at the local Chapters when I saw an
>> issue of Computer Pilot. I was impressed with the production value; nice
>> colours, great pictures etc, and by and large it had a number of
>interesting
>> articles. However, I got the feeling that it was really heavy on the
>payware
>> and perhaps it was just this issue, but I didn't see much on reviews of
>> freeware stuff. Now I understand that magazines like this make money off
>the
>> advertising so perhaps it's not a surprise that it has this slant. I was
>> wondering if there are other mags or emags that have more balance with
>> freeware products?
>> thanks
>>
>>
>
 
Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?)

IMO CP is an excellent magazine that adds to the enjoyment of flight simming.

--
....Carl Frisk
Anger is a brief madness.
- Horace, 20 B.C.
http://www.carlfrisk.com


"kingsnake11" <kingsnake11@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:JnH5e.930758$Xk.532452@pd7tw3no...
>I was leafing through the mag stack at the local Chapters when I saw an
> issue of Computer Pilot. I was impressed with the production value; nice
> colours, great pictures etc, and by and large it had a number of interesting
> articles. However, I got the feeling that it was really heavy on the payware
> and perhaps it was just this issue, but I didn't see much on reviews of
> freeware stuff. Now I understand that magazines like this make money off the
> advertising so perhaps it's not a surprise that it has this slant. I was
> wondering if there are other mags or emags that have more balance with
> freeware products?
> thanks
>
>
 
Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?)

I was
> wondering if there are other mags or emags that have more balance with
> freeware products?
> thanks

We once ran a series highlighting popular freeware downloads called
"Freeware Frenzy".
I am happy to report that we are once again bringing this bi-monthly column
back to the magazine starting with the June 05 issue.
The column will feature short mini-reviews of good add-ons and utilities for
a number of simulators, as well as where you can download them from.

--
Regards,

Dean Bielanowski, RN. BNurs. QUT, PGCert(CCU)
Editor, Computer Pilot Magazine.
The Monthly Magazine for Desktop Pilots & Flight Simulation Enthusiasts
http://www.computerpilot.com

PC Aviator - The Flight Simulation Company
Providing Flight Simulation Hardware & Software for Over 14 Years!
http://www.pcaviator.com
Melbourne (Australia) | South Carolina (USA)
 
Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?)

Thanks, I'll look into it 🙂

"Talon" <paul.NOSPAMpearsonone@NOSPAMcomcast.net> wrote in message
news:FZqdndIimqZQn8TfRVn-3Q@comcast.com...
>I subscribe to Computer Pilot and the substance and content are quite good
> from issue to issue. There are a lot of "How To" articles and great
> reviews
> but I agree that the magazine is clearly focused on the payware addon
> market
> which is fine with me. If you can get your hands on a copy of PC Pilot
> which is a UK publication, I think you will find what you are looking for.
> The magazine has a section each month featuring freeware addons with mini
> reviews and download links.
>
> http://www.pcpilot.net/(0w4lf455u5morznu5crsqt45)/index.aspx
>
> Paul
>
>
> "kingsnake11" <kingsnake11@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:JnH5e.930758$Xk.532452@pd7tw3no...
>> I was leafing through the mag stack at the local Chapters when I saw an
>> issue of Computer Pilot. I was impressed with the production value; nice
>> colours, great pictures etc, and by and large it had a number of
> interesting
>> articles. However, I got the feeling that it was really heavy on the
> payware
>> and perhaps it was just this issue, but I didn't see much on reviews of
>> freeware stuff. Now I understand that magazines like this make money off
> the
>> advertising so perhaps it's not a surprise that it has this slant. I was
>> wondering if there are other mags or emags that have more balance with
>> freeware products?
>> thanks
>>
>>
>
>
 
Archived from groups: alt.games.microsoft.flight-sim (More info?)

Terrific, and thanks for the update. I'll certainly have a look at the
magazine then.

"Woodcrafter" <xyz@sdfds.com> wrote in message
news:42592240$0$5599$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au...
> I was
>> wondering if there are other mags or emags that have more balance with
>> freeware products?
>> thanks
>
> We once ran a series highlighting popular freeware downloads called
> "Freeware Frenzy".
> I am happy to report that we are once again bringing this bi-monthly
> column
> back to the magazine starting with the June 05 issue.
> The column will feature short mini-reviews of good add-ons and utilities
> for
> a number of simulators, as well as where you can download them from.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Dean Bielanowski, RN. BNurs. QUT, PGCert(CCU)
> Editor, Computer Pilot Magazine.
> The Monthly Magazine for Desktop Pilots & Flight Simulation Enthusiasts
> http://www.computerpilot.com
>
> PC Aviator - The Flight Simulation Company
> Providing Flight Simulation Hardware & Software for Over 14 Years!
> http://www.pcaviator.com
> Melbourne (Australia) | South Carolina (USA)
>
>
>
>
>
 
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