FSX Steam Edition: Fair Dinkum Flights Add-On is a flight simulation mission pack developed by Turbulent Designs for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition on PC. It delivers ten standalone missions that capture everyday pilot activities across Australia, from aerial tours to emergency responses and agricultural work.
Gameplay
The core loop centers on completing individual missions that replicate real-world Australian aviation tasks. Players select from a range of aircraft already available in the base FSX: Steam Edition and follow mission objectives that vary in complexity. Each mission emphasizes navigation, precise handling, and situational awareness in diverse Australian environments, including rural outback areas, coastal regions, and urban settings around Sydney. Missions can be attempted in any sequence based on personal preference or skill level, allowing pilots to build experience progressively through different aircraft types and flight conditions.
Aircraft options span light single-engine planes suited for short hops and sightseeing, twin-engine models for longer range transport, helicopters for low-level operations like mustering or rescue, and even a military jet for intercept scenarios. This variety supports different flight styles within the same add-on, from steady instrument flying to more dynamic low-altitude maneuvers.
Game Modes
The add-on structures its content as ten distinct missions grouped under the Australian Experience category in the FSX: Steam Edition mission menu. Selection occurs via the category dropdown, after which individual missions appear for loading. The missions include Dusk Cattle Muster, Bushfire Rescue, Intercept!, Angel Flight, Bush Telegraph, Bushfire Patrol, Missing Charter Boat, Solar Repair, Offshore Medivac, and Sydney Sightseeing Tour. Each focuses on a specific activity such as livestock management from the air, firefighting support, medical evacuations, or search operations, with objectives tailored to the scenario.
Aircraft and Mission Variety
Players access the Cessna 172 and Cessna C208 Grand Caravan for general transport and patrol work, the Robinson R22 and Bell 206B for rotary-wing tasks like mustering or close-support roles, the Agusta Westland EH101 for heavier utility duties, the Beech King Air 350 and Beech Baron B58 for multi-engine operations, and the Boeing F/A-18 Hornet for high-performance intercept flights. This selection matches the demands of each mission without requiring additional purchases beyond the base simulator.
Is It Worth Playing?
This add-on suits players who enjoy structured, single-player mission content within a flight simulator and seek Australian-themed scenarios. The ten missions provide focused experiences across sightseeing, emergency services, and agricultural aviation, using familiar aircraft from the core game. Those interested in varied flight activities set in realistic Australian locations will find the content directly relevant, with the ability to replay missions in preferred order. Availability remains through the standard FSX: Steam Edition platform, and the missions integrate seamlessly into the existing mission selection system.
