While it’s the weekend, the flight simulation industry never stops, with developers delivering news and reveals for Microsoft Flight Simulator and more.
As usual, here at Simulation Daily, we publish a daily roundup with the news you may have missed and did not receive an individual article, as there’s simply too much to cover and too little time.
Yet, before we move onto the nitty-gritty, here are a couple of handy links to the flight simulation news that did get individual coverage.
- Okinawa’s Naha Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Announced
- DCS World Devs Show CH-47 Chinook in Action
Without further ado, let’s move on to more news. If you’re interested in general gaming news, we have a dedicated roundup for these as well.
Free Castel C.25S For Microsoft Flight Simulation Gets New Screenshots and Development Update
Azurpoly announced that the 3D model of its vintage training glider Castel C.25S is 90% complete, while the liveries still need to be done.
Not only this is scheduled to come this year, but it’ll be totally free.
Diamond Point Airstrip for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Orbx released Diamond Point Airstrip (2WA1) in the United States for Microsoft Flight Simulator, made by indie developer Andreas Hegi.
This airport belonging to a fly-in community in Washington state is available on Orbx Direct for $14.96, promising the following perks.
- A Prepar3D & FSX classic Reborn for MSFS
- A successful continuation of the series of VFR airfields in the Pacific Northwest
- Complete dynamic & emissive night lightning
- Full PBR UHD texturing
- Incredibly detailed high-definition rendition
- Photorealistic HD textures created from actual on-site photos to make the experience as realistic as possible
- Perfect landing challenges for the VFR fliers
- It also features the WA45 Olympic Field nearby
Warsaw Airport Gets New Screenshots
Drzewiecki Design released a new gallery of screenshots of its upcoming Warsaw Chopin Airport (EPWA), also mentioning that the airport is “on downwind.”
In aviation lingo (for those who aren’t familiar), this means that it’s getting closer and closer to release.
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. You can also enjoy the second episode of the series, which will teach you to download and install add-ons on Microsoft Flight Simulator.