Flight Simulation developers shared news today, focusing on aircraft and airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 5 Beta Lands Tomorrow
Today, Microsoft announced that the optional beta testing of Sim Update 5 for MSFS 2024 will start tomorrow, February 13.
As usual, it’ll be an occasion to help test the next big version of the sim, so you should opt in only if you care about that, as it will likely negatively impact your overall experience with bugs and issues, while the developers iron them out.
You can expect a full report here with the details and changelog when the beta is released tomorrow.
Boeing 737-600 Released by PMDG for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
PMDG released the -600 version of its Boeing 737 NG series, which means that now only the -700 version is missing.
It’s priced at $34.99 for new purchasers on the developer’s own store, and $14 for those who are upgrading from the MSFS 2020 version.
It includes the following features:
- Fully customized, professional grade system simulation for all major and minor aircraft systems and components.
- Highly sophisticated logical simulation of onboard information systems and aircraft management.
- PMDG’s customized, flight model with enhanced physics augmentation.
- Rigid body physics for wing and tail surfaces.
- Fully customized flight control and landing gear systems with normal, standby and reversionary capability.
- Accurate resolution cockpit displays
- Interchangeable equipment options for cockpit instrumentation
- Numerous user configurable options from throughout the global 737 operator fleet.
- Updated 737 options packages reflecting operational improvements and changes to the global 737 fleet.
- Full featured failures simulation to cover nearly all QRH scenarios as well as real-world mean time to failure simulations model.
- Datalink simulation compatible with simBrief integration and SayIntentions AI.
- Tablet displays at each pilot position fully compatible with navigraph charting including conformal indication.
- Incandescent and LED lighting packages, as well as fully dimming flight deck lights and annunciators.
- Heads up display with configurable modes.
- Entirely new 3D sound environment built specifically for this 737.
- Highly integrated exterior, interior cabin and flight deck sound environments affected by proximity and direction.
- Sound environment built using recordings from a purpose-instrumented multiple aircraft recording effort.
- Fully integrated cabin interior for the passenger and cargo airplanes.
- Operable suite of doors and lighting controls located in the cabin.
- Includes the 737-600 in passenger configuration with both single class and two cabin class arrangements.
- Full set of ground equipment for each aircraft type, including passenger servicing vehicles.
- Virtual cockpit model, with ultra high detail textures, 3D rendering and reflective properties and all new material surface properties..
- Advanced animations techniques leveraging the new MSFS engine to truly bring the 737 flight deck to life.
- Cockpit differences between the passenger, cargo and BBJ airplanes are accurately rendered.
- A full featured tutorial will guide you through proper operation of the 737 from power up to power down.
- Free customer support both at our customer forum and directly from our support team if necessary.
- This product comes with a free sample of Navigraph navigation data.
Incidentally, the -900 version has also been released on the official marketplace, including Xbox.
North Las Vegas Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Fsxcenery released North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT) in Nevada, United States. It’s available on Simmarket for $20.13.
You can see what it looks like in the gallery above.
St. Louis Lambert International Airport Released for MSFS 2024
Realworldscenery released the MSFS 2024 version of its St. Louis Lambert International Airport (KSTL) in the United States.
It’s available on Simmarket for $22.45. Those who already have the MSFS 2020 version can upgrade for $7.23.
It includes the following features.
- redesigned terminal night lighting
- optimized for maximum fps
- Highly detailed accurate model of St. Louis Lambert International Airport for MSFS
- Correct and working AFCAD – 2023 airport layout – functions for all runways for ATC direction for both user aircraft and AI
- PBR textures for both buildings and ground
- full dynamic HDR nighttime lighting
- Ground clutter modeled after the actual photos
- Over 100 custom modeled buildings
Grosser Mythen Helipad Released for MSFS 2024
Cli4D Design released another of its scenic scenery add-ons with the Grosser Mythen Helipad in Switzerland.
It’s available on Orbx Direct and Simmarket starting at $10.60. It includes the following features.
- Iconic Swiss Location: Perched atop the famous Grosser Mythen peak, offering a high-altitude challenge.
- MSFS 2024 Optimized: Specifically designed to take advantage of the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator features.
- Stunning Alpine Vistas: Breathtaking 360-degree views stretching from Lake Lucerne to the Glarus Alps.
- Technical Flight Challenges: Requires mastery of precision landings and steep approaches in a demanding mountain environment.
- Detailed Scenery: Features realistic alpine landscapes and integrated summit trails for virtual hikers and explorers.
- Skill Development: The ultimate testing ground for pilots looking to refine their mountain flying techniques.
Kittilä Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
iniBuilds released Kittilä Airport (EFKT) in Finland for MSFS 2024 only. It’s available on the developer’s own store for $13.62.
It includes the following features.
- Custom ground textures for Entire Airport Area
- Real Runway Slope Profile
- High Quality Buildings Interiors and Parallax
- Detailed recreation of landside area with custom models
- High-quality SimObject behaviors during winter season, including snowdrifts and persistent snow coverage
- Seasonal SimObject assets during the Christmas period (November – February)
- Fully custom night lighting, including runway and taxiway lights
- GSX profile included (by Elton Hjalmarsson)
- Custom Taxiway Signs
- High-quality, optimized textures
- Custom Finnish airside clutter to reflect real-world operations
- Custom models of surrounding buildings
- All models optimized for performance with Level of Detail (LOD)
- Saab Draken Monument
- A lot of Easter Eggs – Watch Out!
Melbourne Airport Announced for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Impulse Simulations announced Melbourne Airport (YMML) in Australia for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020.
For now, you can check out a few screenshots above.
If you’d like to read more flight simulation news, you can find plenty in our previous roundup article from yesterday.
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