Today Flight Simulation add-on developers shared plenty of news focusing on Microsoft Flight Simulator and more, including aircraft and scenery.
Here on Simulation Daily, we publish daily roundups to help you stay in touch with everything happening in the super-lively Flight Simulation industry.
To start, you can check out a reveal from earlier today, which received its own individual coverage.
If you’re interested in general gaming news, you can enjoy our recap dedicated to that as well.
Jaguar 3D Model for Microsoft Flight Simulator 99% Complete, New Screenshots Released
Today Azurpoly announced that the 3D model of its SEPECAT Jaguar A is 99% complete, including both interior and exterior.
The developer of the Anglo-French attack aircraft is now working on several liveries, including the desert one seen in the screenshots. An animated pilot with an accurate French Air Force flight suit has also been created.
The refueling probe works with TouchingCloud’s popular AirshowAssistant add-on’s aerial refueling feature.
Airvan for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets a Development Update
SimWorks Studios mentioned that its GippsAero GA8 Airvan has undergone a final art pass and now looks good. While development is a bit behind schedule, the Airvan will be the studio’s main focus after the developers are back from vacation on August 19.
According to the developers, what remains to be done “is related to the plane’s cargo options and the extra animations and details we want to include with it, so that it makes for a fun experience.”
They also promised to stream a look at the aircraft toward the end of the month to gather feedback.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Released for P3D and in Development for MSFS
Chinese developer WF Scenery Studio released its new rendition of Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (WSSS) for Lockheed Martin Prepar3D 5. Yet, we also hear from the developer that the Microsoft Flight Simulator version is in development and will release in the near future.
Indeed, WF Scenery Studio is usually quite quick to port its airports from one simulator to the other.
If you’re interested in the P3D version, you can find it on Orbx Direct for $23.65. Of course, as soon as the MSFS version is released, we’ll let you know.
The P3D version comes with the following features.
- PBR Textures
- PBR Wet Effect(Can be turned off in the configurator)
- Animated Jetways. (SODE)
- VDGS(SODE)
- Dynamic Lights
- Manually planned vehicles in the airport (Animated vehicles).
- Animated WindSock.(SODE)
- Low-visibility Runway Lights
- Real Ground Markings
- Scenery Configurator
Aspen Pitkin County Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Fly2High released another airport in the US, Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in Colorado.
It’s currently available on Orbx Direct for $7.89, including the following features.
- Accurate simulation of the nearest Aspen/Pitkin County Airport
- Hand-made ground textures (Runways, aprons, paths, roads).
- Accurately modeled and positioned dynamic airport lighting.
- Highly detailed models of all airport buildings, objects, and surroundings.
- Good optimization of FPS
- Full animation
Weaverville Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Orbx and Indie developer Aymie Van Heck released another small general aviation airfield in the United States, Weaverville Airport (O54) serving Trinity County in California.
The airport is available on Orbx Direct for $11.17 with the perks listed below.
- Weaverville Airport
- Summerville Bush Strip
- Weaver Bally Lookout
- Custom Vegetation
- 4×4 Offroad Area
- 3 Functional Hangar Doors
- Custom Airport Charts
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