While today is Saturday, the flight simulation add-on developers certainly don’t stop for something as minor as the weekend, and so there are still news and releases to enjoy.
As usual, here on Simulation Daily, we publish a daily recap of all the flight simulation news we can find.
Yet, before we get down to business, you may want to check out more flight simulation news we published earlier today.
If you’re interested in more general gaming news, you can enjoy our dedicated recap.
Free Fairey Swordfish Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
DSD Simulations released a glorious World War II biplane for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Fairey Swordfish Mk.I.
The best part of the deal is that this iconic carrier-borne torpedo bomber is completely free, available for download on Flightsim.to.
It comes with the following features:
- High-Quality Model: Retains the detailed design from the original Flying Stations/Bravo Zulu creation, converted to native GLTF format on the inside and outside.
- Upscaled liveries: All liveries upscaled to 4K from the original FSX addon.
- Functional Cockpit: Fully functional cockpit with working instruments and controls.
- Historical Accuracy: Features and design elements that reflect the original aircraft, such as multiplayer visible wing folding (operated by the knob on the upper wing) and tailhook animations.
Parallel 42 Teases a New Aircraft
Today the developers at Parallel 42 posted a tease on their social media account, showing a recording session at an airport in collaboration with Echo19.
Echo 19 is an audio production studio that works with many top aircraft developers in the industry, and this seems to indicate that a new aircraft is in development.
Given the location and what is briefly seen in the clip, it’s likely a general aviation aircraft, but this is just my speculation and we’ll have to wait and see. As a matter of fact, even the idea that it’s an aircraft is my speculation, but it seems probable.
Kola Map for DCS World Gets a Major Update
Orbx has released a major update of its Kola map for DCS World.
The update includes three new airfields, ESPA Kallax, ENKR Kirkenes, and ESPE Vidsel, with cities, towns, and infrastructure placed around them.
On top of these, the update also includes the following changes.
- Revised ENBO Bodo airfield ILS, adjusted tree placements, and fixed other bugs.
- Enhanced ground imagery at new airfields
- Renamed BAS100 road runway to Vuojarvi, a more accurate designation
- Renamed BAS100 road runway to Vuojarvi, a more accurate designation
- Fixed ENBO Bodo airport ILS
- Reduced installed map size by about 12GB
The map can be purchased on Orbx Direct for $55.91.
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