Today flight simulation add-on developers released plenty of new content for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including aircraft and scenery.
We also saw a couple of reveals about upcoming airports, and here on Simulation Daily, we publish daily roundups to help you stay in touch with everything happening in this very lively industry.
To start, you can check out a reveal from earlier this morning, which received its own individual coverage.
Now, without further ado, I leave you with all the news. If you’re interested in general gaming news, you can take a look at the dedicated roundup.
Wittman W-10 Tailwind Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Lionheart Creations released a very affordable rendition of this little bush plane with ample STOL capabilities.
If you enjoy this kind of aircraft, you can find it on Simmarket for $10.55.
Yakovlev Yak-52 Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The second aircraft released today is the Yakovlev Yak-52 by Virtavia. This well-known trainer is available on Simmarket for approximately $22.
It comes with the following features:
- VR ready. Control stick latch-on enabled (front seat only)
- Wwise sounds package with 3-stage engine sounds, canopy muting, switch clicks and other unique cockpit sounds
- detailed cockpit with numerous animations and mousable controls, rain fx on glass
- independently togglable crew figures
- seperate animated front and rear canopies
- animated cowl flaps
- authentic flight model with PDF checklist
- 16-page illustrated User Operating Manual
Puerto Princesa International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Moving on to airports, Cloudsurd Asia Simulations released Puerto Princesa International Airport (RPVP) in the Philippines.
The airport is available on Simmarket for $18.30 and includes the following perks.
- Custom built from scratch for MSFS
- Up-to-date Airport data
- Fully modelled New Terminal with Interior
- Full Custom objects around the airport to represent the airport accurate as possible
- Custom ground markings that replicate the actual airport
- Full PBR textures for best rendering and custom lighting
- Modelled notable public areas like SM Mall, NCCC Mall, bay area and the Port
- Free future updates for fixes and compatibility
Portimão Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Creatinsuomy released the small Portimão Airport (LPPM) in Portugal.
While it’s a small airfield, it’s fairly well known due to its proximity to the Algarve International Circuit, which is why there are plans to expand it in the future. It’s available on Simmarket for $15.58.
Yonaguni Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
The folks at FS Formosa released a few new screenshots of their upcoming Yonaguni Airport (ROYN) in Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture.
This time around, we get to see the models for passengers and staff.
Vitória Airport and Cityscape for Microsoft Flight Simulator Previewed With Trailer, Screenshots, and Details
Geardown Simulations released a trailer, screenshots, and details of its upcoming Vitória Airport and City package, including Eurico de Aguiar Salles Airport (SBVT) and the nearby city of Vitória in Brazil.
It should be released soon and will include the following.
- 4K Textures: The impeccable clarity of 4K textures brings every detail of the airport to life, from the runways and taxiways to the terminals and hangars.
- PBR Textures: PBR (Physically Based Rendering) technology ensures incredibly realistic representation of materials and lighting, creating a breathtaking visual environment.
- 4 modeled cities: Explore the vastness of the airport and important points of the city of Vitória and the region faithfully recreated.
- Detailed Ground and Terrain: Immerse yourself in rich ground and terrain detail, with realistic textures and elevation variations that accurately replicate real-world terrain.
- Immersive Animations: Bring your scenery to life with vibrant animations, such as harbor lighting, flags fluttering in the wind, and ships maneuvering.
- Ambient Sounds: Take your ambiance experience to the next level. Listen to personalized sounds in places like the tower and Convento da Penha.
Incidentally, it’ll come for both PC and Xbox.
in case you missed it, you can enjoy yesterday’s roundup with more flight simulation news.
If you’re new to flight simulation and you’re interested in trying it out, you can find help in our starting guide, which will be followed by more advanced articles every week.
