Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including aircraft and airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
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Before we move on to today’s news, here are a couple of flight simulation stories that received their own individual coverage:
- Boeing 737-700 by PMDG for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Released With Improved Graphics
- Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Developers Share New Details Aplenty
Without further ado, I leave you with today’s flight simulation news.
F-4E Phantom II for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Should Be Finished This Month; New Screenshots Released
Heatblur released new screenshots of its F-4E Phantom II for MSFS 2024. They also provided a development update, announcing that if everything goes to plan, the aircraft should be finished this month and subsequently enter the release process. We also should expect a trailer soon.
“We are happy to announce that the F-4E Phantom II for Microsoft Flight Simulator is entering final testing and pre-release development. Currently we are wrapping up and polishing inputs to make them work seamlessly with both the modern and legacy input systems, organizing EFB pages and integrations such as Navigraph. We expect to finish all these small remaining items in April after which we will start the release process, provided final testing finds no major issues.
We are very excited to be finally able to share the F-4E with you all in Microsoft Flight Simulator. It is based on our Anvil component based simulation framework, offering the most authentic and deep phantom experience possible. Uniquely, our F-4 will push the bar and arrive with a fully custom external flight model, accurately recreating the phantom flight envelope and behaviours, and provide a familiar feel for all the phantom drivers out there.
Strap in as we get rolling on the release trailer and stock up on moustache wax! Thank you all for your kind patience and continued support!”
Porto Airport V2 Released for MSFS 2024
MK Studios released its Porto Airport v2 (LPPR) in Portugal for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
It’s available on Orbx Direct and Simmarket starting at $19.82.
It includes the following features, and customers who own V1 will get a 20% discount on V2.
- Fully up-to-date airport layout based on the latest real-world data
- Highly detailed terminal interior and exterior modeling
- Custom ground textures with high-resolution PBR materials
- Custom jetways with realistic animations
- Accurately placed ground markings, signage, and stands
- Realistic night lights, stop bars, and approach lights
- Optimized for performance without compromising visual fidelity
- Seamless integration with MSFS terrain and photogrammetry
Cotswold Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Burning Blue Design released Cotswold Airport (EGBP) in the UK for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020.
It’s available on Orbx Direct (apparently only for MSFS 2024) and the developer’s own store, starting at $21.92
It includes the following features.
- Over 200 custom 3D objects, each with full Physical Based Rendering (PBR) textures
- Custom Static Aircraft native to the airport
- Numerous Airbus A319’s and Boeing 737s to represent retiring aircraft.
- Accurate runways, taxiways, and custom taxi signs
- Parking spots to cater for the smallest micro-lights to the largest airliners
- Detailed control room and hangar interiors with animated hangar doors that close at night (open manually with Taxi Lights)
- Completely custom windsocks
- Animated spectators
- Custom night lighting with accurate PAPI, taxiway, and runway lighting
- Full dynamic weather compatibility
- Enhanced high-resolution color-corrected ground textures
de Havilland Mosquito Mk IV Released for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024
Aeroplane Heaven announced that its de Havilland Mosquito Mk IV for MSFS 2020 and compatible with MSFS 2024.
It’s available on Orbx Direct and the developer’s own store starting at $32.99.
You can expect the following features:
Features
- Do it yourself mosquito allows you to make your own squadron all from the game!
- HiFidelity models with exceptional levels of detail
- Beautifully crafted exterior and interior models have been built using the best drawings and references available.
- Highly detailed Rolls Royce Merlin engines.
- Optional modern radios , Loadout options and navigator positions
- Accurate flight dynamics and performance envelope
- Authentic sound packs developed by Echo19
- Realistic systems and start routines
Liveries
- Dz383/? of No 138 wing,2nd TAF,Lasham, September 1944
- DK333/HS-F “Grim Reaper” No 109 Sqn, No 8 group, Wyton, January 1943
- Dz637/AZ-X No627 Sqn, No5 Group, Woodhall Spa, 3 July 1944
- “BOAC” Unarmed high speed courier)
- DZ353/GB-E No 105 sqn No 2 group, December 1942
- DK296/GB-G No 105 sqn, September 1942
- NS519 653rd bomb squadron, october 1944
- F8 Mosquito 43-34926 “The spook”
- CF-FZG Canadian racer ( based on b35 )
- Raw factory finish
- DIY mosquito blank livery ( check manual )
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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