Developer Classic Aircraft Simulations released its Piper J-3 Cub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
The aircraft, which is available on Simmarket for approximately $20, is the port for Microsoft Flight Simulator of the developer’s popular add-on for the original Microsoft Flight Simulator, so if you have purchased that version, you’re entitled to a free upgrade.
The J-3 Cub is one of the most popular and versatile little aircraft in the world, beloved by many, so a high-definition version will likely be welcomed by Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 users, considering how easily it can land pretty much anywhere.
Below you can check out a few screenshots of the add-on.
Here’s a list of features included in the add-on.
- Hand-prop start procedure and engine start simulation.
- EDO1320 straight float variant
- Tundra variant
- Engine oil consumption
- Engine damage and failure
- Physics-based animations
- Bespoke MSFS CFD flight model
- Aircraft state/condition persistence
- Variety of aircraft options
- Landing gear failure on hard landing
- Compact, hideable custom avionics (XPDR and Radio)
- Tablet for aircraft settings/configuration
- Enhanced vibration and camera movement effects
- Synchronized high dynamic range engine sounds
- Animated passenger (movable with interaction)
- Custom Pilot/passenger models
- Landing gear failure simulation
- Prop strike
- Interactive refuelling
- Custom visual effects
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is currently available for the same platforms. if you want to see the visual difference against Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, you can enjoy our video and screenshot comparison.
You can also check out our in-depth analysis of how much data the simulator downloads from the cloud, clearing the air from some widespread misinformation that made the rounds over the past few weeks.
You can also watch our latest interview with Jorg Neumann, the previous interview with Neumann himself and Sebastian Wloch, another with Asobo CCO David Dedeine, and one featuring Chris Burnett of Working Title and Brandon Yaeger of Got Friends about their work on MSFS 2024.