Today Flight Simulation add-on developers had plenty of news to share, including previews of upcoming content and releases of aircraft and scenery.
We have plenty of content for Microsoft Flight Simulator, especially considering that Thursdays are update days for the official marketplace, and a rare release for Lockheed Martin Prepar3D.
As usual, every day here on Simulation Daily, we keep you posted with a handy roundup article about all the relevant flight simulation news we can find.
Incidentally, today we also published the second episode of our weekly “How to Get Into Flight Simulation” series, dedicated to finding, purchasing, and installing add-ons, both paid and free.
But without further ado, I leave you with the news. Incidentally, if you’re interested in more general gaming news, we have a roundup for these as well.
Van’s RV-8 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
SimWorks Studios released their Van’s Aircraft RV-8 kit plane, and it’s available on the official marketplace for $19.99 on top of the developer’s own store.
The version on the official marketplace is compatible with both PC and Xbox.
It includes the following features.
- Taildragger and tricycle variants refined using 3D scans
- 7 included custom liveries plus a white template
- 180hp IO-360 engine with 2 and 3-bladed propeller options and different response
- 2-bladed and 3-bladed engine sounds, recorded from real RV-8s
- Flight model created from recorded flight data, taken from a tester’s own RV-8
- Analogue and G3X cockpit option
- PMS GTN and TDS GTNXi* compatibility, with hot-swapping supported in the analogue variant.
- FPS friendly aerobatic smoke effect, created by //42
- Flutter animations from propwash
- Animated air conditioning vents
- Openable exit and baggage compartment
Fokker F28 Fellowship Released for Xbox
More good news for Microsoft Flight Simulator users on Xbox Series X|S comes from Just Flight, with the release of another advanced vintage airliner, the Fokker F28 Fellowship.
This aircraft, which has been available for PC for quite a while, can now be purchased for Xbox as well on the official marketplace for $69.99. Do keep in mind that due to its complexity and the lack of cutting-edge present-day avionics, it does have a learning curve.
Jackson Hole Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
Dreamflight Studios released three new screenshots of Jackson Hole Airport (KJAC) in Wyoming, United States.
We also learn that the airport is entering its beta phase, so its release shouldn’t be far off.
Vitória Airport and City for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
GearDown Simulations released this package including Vitória–Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport (SBVT) and landmarks improving the nearby Brazillian city.
It’s available as I’m writing on the Official Marketplace for the extremely affordable discounted price of €6.49 (at some point it should return to €8.99). The page on GearDown Simulation’s own store is also ready to go, sales haven’t started yet.
The version on the official marketplace is compatible with both PC and Xbox.
Newquay Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
UK2000 Scenery released its rendition of Cornwall Airport Newquay (EGHQ) in the UK.
It’s available on the Official Marketplace for €15.99 and on Simmarket. It includes the following features.
- Full detail Buildings
- Realistic Ground Markings
- Hi Res ground image
- Stunning Night Effects
- High details Airport Vehicles
- Excellent Frame Rates
- Full set of signs
- Fencing
- Vegatation
- PBR Materials
- Static aircraft
The version on the official marketplace is compatible with both Xbox and PC.
Cap-Haïtien International Airport released for P3D
FSCGAA released Cap-Haïtien International Airport (MTCH) in Haiti for Lockheed Martin Prepar3D.
It’s available on Simmarket for $18.48 with the following features.
- Dynamic lighting of the apron
- High resolution ground textures / Custom runway textures
- High resolution building textures
- Optimized for excellent performance
- Inclusion of manual in PDF format
- Ground polygons made with the requirements of the SDK Prepad 3D
- Shading and occlusion (texture baking) effects on models
- Compatible with Orbx products
If you’d like to read more recent Flight Simulation news, you can enjoy yesterday’s roundup.
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