Mindscape announce the release of four new add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Mindscape, one of the UK's leading software publishers and distributors is pleased to announce the release of the Fly to range, four brand new add-on packs for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002/2004. Fly To Caribbean, Fly to Hawaii, Fly to Cancun and Fly To Rio De Janeiro, are due to be released on the 22nd April 2005 with a suggested selling price of £19.99.

The Fly To range offers the ultimate challenge for PC pilots of all capabilities especially those who want to actually practice the drills of flying short field landings, short field takeoffs, one engine out takeoffs with go-around and emergency landings. This is, after all, the fun stuff ... the flight model will push you to the limits and the breathtaking views outside the cockpit will bring delight to your senses as you experience what's it is really like to fly to these hot holiday destinations in real life.

Fly to Caribbean

Fly to the Caribbean and enjoy all the famous attractions as you make your approach into one of the many airports found in each region. Fly to the Caribbean resort destinations of St. Thomas, St Croix, St Martin, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Aruba, Bermuda, Havana Cuba, Port-au-Prince and many more! Features include 13 Widebody DC10 Jetliners including the most popular airlines like United, Continental, Northwest, KLM, British Airways etc.

Fly to Hawaii

Fly to Hawaii and enjoy all the famous attractions as you make your approach into one of the many airports found in each region. Take control of your own Widebody Hawaiian Airlines DC 10 Jetliner and fly to the holiday resort destination airports of Honolulu, Maui and Kona. Not only are there 13 Widebody DC10 Jetliners including the Hawaiian Air 70th year Special Anniversary Livery but also you can listen to real world ATC audio recorded directly from Hawaii air traffic control.

Fly to Cancun

Fly to Cancun and enjoy all the famous attractions, including the Mayan Ruins, as you make your approach into one of the many airports found in each region. Fly the approaches to Acupulco, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City and many other Mexican destinations. Experience 11 different DC10 Jetliners, including Mexican and other Latin American airlines.

Fly to Rio De Janerio

Fly to Rio De Janeiro and enjoy all the famous attractions, as you make your approach into one of the many airports found in each region. Experience the photo-realistic 5 meter pixel satellite scenery of Rio De Janeiro including the lifelike scenery of Santos Dumont and Galeos International airports. Fly past the Christ the Redeemer statue, enjoy Coccabana beach at 5000ft and then descend to view the luxury resort hotels of Rio De Janeiro, aswell as approaching many other resort desinations throughout Brazil.

These aircrafts are meticulously rendered with state of the art visual graphics plus superlative paint jobs and a flight model that has garnered acclaim in the industry.

So if you're longing for the excitement of flying to Holiday destinations make sure you take out the sun screen, put your shades on and get used to the idea of flying into a bright blue sky with plenty of sun on the one hand and plenty of challenges on the other as you descend into strange and unknown airfields. If the idea of sunny beaches and hot resort hotels intrigue you then these are the packages for you.

All four Fly To titles include the DC10 Widebody jetliner including the complete DC10 Cockpit with realistic sounds and functionality. Custom landscapes, radio chatter, jetliners and visual effects make this the best selection of add-on packs available today.

Fly To Caribbean, Fly to Hawaii, Fly to Cancun and Fly To Rio De Janeiro, are due to be released on the 22nd April 2005 for PC-CD-ROM with a suggested selling price of £19.99.

About Mindscape

Mindscape, previously known as The Learning Company, publishes and distributes educational and entertainment software around the world. Mindscape is one of the longest established software publishers in the market with well-known international brands and first class licences. All Mindscape CD-ROMs are available from www.mindscape.co.uk

About FlightSoft

FlightSoft develops, publishes and distributes the finest add-on software for Microsoft Flight Simulator. FlightSoft titles have won numerous International Awards including First Prize Best Commercial Add-Ons for Europe by Computer Bild Magazine in Germany. FlightSoft products have been the only Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons featured in a BBC World Television Special on the world of Flight Simulation. FlightSoft is located in the United States and can be reached at www.flightsoft.com