Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including scenery and aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
You can find all the flight simulation news below.
F-22 Raptor Gets New Screenshots
Iris Simulations published the first screenshots of its F-22 Raptor.
You can see them above, albeit the developer mentioned they’re not final and some areas of the fighter are still in development.
Katowice Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots and Development Update
Drzewiecki Design revealed more work-in-progress screenshots of the upcoming Katowice Airport (EPKT) in Poland.
The post also included the usual brief development update from the developer.
“EPKT Katowice MSFS is advancing quickly, with solid progress across both airside and landside areas.
The terminal remains the central focus and is being modeled intensively, layer by layer, to capture its distinctive modern architecture. Surrounding facilities are expanding at pace: Hangar No. 3 is now complete, with refinements underway on Hangars 3 and 4, while the GA hangar has been delivered. Work has also begun on the airport hotel, a key landmark visible from both airside and the public side of the airport.
Supporting infrastructure is filling out as well. A new technical building has been placed on the parking area, along with the second radar installation. Across the apron and service zones, a wide range of objects are being added: a cargo high-loader for heavy aircraft such as the 777, 767, and 747, and new container-style office units distributed around the airport grounds.
On the landside, attention has shifted to details that shape the passenger experience. Curbs, sidewalks, traffic islands, parking canopies, and exit gates have all been modeled and placed in front of the terminal. Custom signage has been added, while spotter platforms — popular features for enthusiasts — are now complete and in position.
Lighting is now present across the entire complex. Apron light masts have been installed and distributed, while the parking lots are illuminated with custom streetlamps for both realism and safety. Access roads to the GA hangar, Hangar 3, and Hangar 4 are now complete, ensuring accurate ground layout across the airport.
Each addition brings the scenery closer to replicating the full atmosphere of Katowice: a busy regional hub with strong cargo operations, modern passenger facilities, and a blend of commercial and enthusiast activity.”
Vessels: AU New South Wales for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Gets New Screenshots
Seafront Simulations released new images of its next Vessels scenery, which intends to enrich the sea around New South Wales in Australia.
This time around, we get to see images at dawn and dusk.
Fuzhou Changle International Airport Released for MSFS 2020
Ryanye released Fuzhou Changle International Airport (ZSFZ) in China. It’s available for $12.83 on Simmarket.
It includes the following features.
- Detailed Terminal Interiors: Through extensive onsite photos and manual modeling, most of the areas closely resemble the real-life airport (however, please note that the 1st and 3rd floor areas of the terminal are relatively simple, while the check-in area on the 2nd floor is detailed).
- Realistic Ground Details: While my skills may not be perfect, I have made every effort to reflect ground wear and tear, with ground markings and signs almost identical to the real thing. Some areas have not been included as they are not publicly available, but the current level of detail should be sufficient.
- Realistic Lighting Effects: This airport scenery enhances lighting effects and range to brighten up your airport, making it look more realistic.
- Additional Buildings: Extra structures such as the control tower model, the Xiamen Airlines hangar, and parking spaces around the airport have been modeled as closely as possible to the real-world counterparts.
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