NextGen Simulations Is Still Alive, Announces Embraer MB-110 Bandeirante V2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Over a year has passed since we heard from NextGen Simulations, but it turns out that the developer is still operational. Unfortunately, he’s been affected by serious personal and hardware problems that caused the prolonged silence (you can read about it on the official blog post).
Unfortunately, part of the development process on the Saab 340 and Saab 2000 has been lost due to a hard disk drive crash, but work on them continues, and today we get to see some models of the flight deck of the S340.
The developer also revealed a version 2 of the Embraer-110 Bandeirante native for MSFS 2024.
It’s a rebuild of the original version for MSFS 2020, including new textures in 8k resolution for the interior and 4K for the exterior. The model also features improved details both for the interior and exterior.
The EFB has been redone from the ground up, including support for Navigraph Charts, SimBrief, and multiple languages (English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, and Dutch).
Fuel planning, weight & balance, and performance calculator are being worked on. Support for MSFS 2024’s built-in LIDO charts will come after release.
The aircraft is also receiving support for another avionics solution, the open-source KLN90B by Falcon71.
New MSFS 2024 features include the wiper effects, micro-scratches on the windshield and passenger windows, pilot avatars for both pilot and copilot, animated seatbelts, and dynamic passengers/cargo loads.
The propellers have been updated to the 2024 shader, and the exterior paint features a clear-coat paint effect. The effects for dirt and scratches are being worked on, and the icing effects are being redone.
The preflight walkaround has been implemented, and you can review the condition of the landing gear, brakes, tires, and flight controls, as well as opening doors and removing chocks and covers.
The number of liveries has grown from 9 to 38, and the dynamic registration is supported.
The 110P2 variant has been added, while Electrical, Hydraulic, Fuel, and Pneumatic systems are being updated to MSFS 2024 standard. Flight synamics are also being overhauled.
Some effort has been put into improving the sounds, but no miracles are provided, as the developer is aware of the issues, but unfortunately, has no access to a real EMB-110 to create a better sound set.
Release is expected for January or February, and pricing has not been decideed juet yet. The upgrade from the MSFS 2020 version will involve a fee.
Boeing P-26 Peashooter for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets Release Date
Aeroplane Heaven announced the release date of its upcoming Boeing P-26A Peashooter.
This little fighter that could will be released on the official Microsoft Flight Simulator marketplace on January 5.
San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator in Final Testing
Photorico scenery announced that its Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (TJSJ), serving San Juan in Puerto Rico, is in final testing before its release on Orbx Direct.
You can find a few screenshots of said testing above.
Palm Beach International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020 Gets New Screenshots
Verticalsim revealed new screenshots of Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) in Florida, United States.
We learn that all major components of the airport are complete with the terminal being wrapped up, as the developer decided to “bring the interior up to the same high-quality standard as the rest of the project.”
Jurassic World: Archipelago Released on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Marketplace for PC
Orbx announced that Jurassic World: Archipelago has been released on PC on the official Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 marketplace following the MSFS 2024 release and the MSFS 2020 release on Orbx Direct.
The Xbox release for MSFS 2020 is still pending, but should come soon.
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