Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has just been released, and today we get a mix of Flight Simulation news for the new and the old version, on top of DCS World news.
Below you can check out a link to a story that received individual coverage.
You can check out all the news below.
Fokker F27 Friendship Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator for Free
Bgaurant released a completely free Fokker F27 Friendship (the -500 variant), bringing another vintage regional airliner for the simulator.
You can grab it on Flightsim.to for the affordable price of zero dollars. It’s worth mentioning that compatibility with MSFS2024 has not been confirmed.
Boeing 757 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Shows Ram Air Turbine Model
BlueBird Simulations released new images of the upcoming Boeing 757 on its Discord server, showing off the model for the RAT or Ram Air Turbine.
Orbx Updates Orbx Central With First Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Compatible Scenery
Orbx released a new version of its Orbx Central client to provide and install the first scenery of its lineup (including partners) officially compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
The products available are as follows.
- Bogotà city by SamScene3D
- Lisbon Airport by MK Studios
- LaGuardia International Airport by MK Studios
- Naha International Airport by MK Studios
- Keflavik Airport by MK Studios
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport by MK Studios
- Kelowna International Airport by FSimStudios
- Calgary International Airport by FSimStudios
- Halifax International Airport by FSimStudios
If you own the Microsoft Flight Simulator version, all you have to do is switch Orbx Central to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 mode, and download the airports. You’ll get the compatible installation in the correct folder at no additional cost.
DCS World Launches Autumn Sale 2024
Eagle Dynamics launched its traditional Autumn Sale for DCS World. It includes most modules discounted by up to 50% on the developer’s own store between today and December 9.
Whether you’re ready to make a purchase or not, as usual Eagle Dynamics’ trailers are top notch and worth watching on their own right.
If you’d like to get into flight simulation but you’re perhaps a bit intimidated by its apparent complexity, you can read our introductory guide, alongside the second episode focusing on installing add-ons, and another showcasing the basic instruments.
You can also read more flight simulation news in the previous roundup article.
