Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including airports and aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and DCS World.
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Without further ado, I leave you with today’s flight simulation news
Mil Mi-2 for MSFS 2020 Gets Release Date
Digital Aeronautics announced the release date for the MSFS 2020 rendition of its Mil Mi-2 Hoplite helicopter.
It will be released on Simmarket on April 23, so the wait won’t be much longer. The price will be announced next week alongside a “sneak peek.”
Bella Bella Airport Released for MSFS 2024
NetDesign released Bella Bella Airport (CBBC) in British Columbia, Canada.
It’s available on Orbx Direct for $8.59. It includes the following features.
- Custom runway markings
- Custom taxiway signs
- Bespoke buildings with highly detailed textures
- Authentic Nav Canada AWOS
- Terrain elevation and water corrections
- Includes nearby Denny Island Aerodrome (CYJQ)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport v2 Released for MSFS 2020
Barelli MSFS Addon released Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (HAAB) v2 in Ethiopia.
It’s available on Simmarket for $22.98. The changes from version 1 include the following.
- changed a lot of taxi and road markings
- updated the main terminal to the actual lenght
- added three new jetways
- changed various textures and terrain details
- added bma’s automatic VDGS (Visual Docking Guidance System)
- added bma’s automatic stop bars
- added bma’s custom vehicles
Four Corners Regional Airport Released for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024
Fsxcenery released Four Corners Regional Airport (KFMN) serving Farmington in New Mexico, United States.
It’s available on Simmarket for $18.53.
You can see what it looks like in the gallery above.
Ciudad de Catamayo Airport V3 Released for MSFS 2020
EcuaVirtual3D released Ciudad de Catamayo Airport (SECA) V3, serving Loja in Ecuador.
It’s available on Simmarket for $32.20, including the following features:
- Accurate modeling, based on original references, plans and other studies.
- Fully customized flooring, with ambient occlusion included in the textures.
- Custom taxiway sign.
- Static objects, vehicles and aircraft are present in the scene.
- Avenues and streets with circulation of standard and customized vehicles.
- HDR lighting with custom night textures.
- Custom textures with ambient occlusion.
- Custom Approach Lighting Systems (ALS).
- Taxi routes included for aircraft, “taxi route”.
- New Control Tower with rendering of the interior.
- Very accurate mesh of fully edited terrain in the airport area.
- gsx-compatible.
- compatible with ambitiouspilots-toolbar-pushback package included
- Camilo Ponce Enríquez AIRPORT Instruction Manuals.
Sphinx International Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Sim Design Group released Sphinx International Airport (HESX) serving Giza in Egypt.
It’s available on iniBuilds for $16.28, including the following features. The developers also mentioned that it’ll come to other stores at a later time.
- Highly Detailed Terminal & Buildings: Faithfully recreated main terminal with realistic architecture, proportions, and materials.
- Accurate Airport Layout: True-to-life runway, taxiways, apron layout, and parking positions based on real-world data.
- Custom Ground Textures: High-resolution textures with realistic wear, markings, and surface variation.
- Immersive Night Lighting: Carefully tuned lighting for a vibrant and authentic night time atmosphere.
- Realistic Environment Integration: Seamlessly blends with the surrounding desert terrain and nearby landmarks.
- Included Custom GSX Profile
Belfast City Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Fly X Simulations released Belfast City Airport (EGAC) in Northern Ireland for both MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020.
It’s available on iniBuilds for $16.27, including the following features.
- High-quality, detailed airport buildings
- Custom PBR ground textures
- Custom ground markings
- Extensive terminal interior
- Custom cars
- Custom GSX Profile
Boeing CH-47F Chinook for DCS World Gets Development Update
Eagle Dynamics provided a development update for the Boeing CH-47F Chinook for DCS World, which is currently in early access.
The development focus is currently on the Digital Automatic Flight Control System (DAFCS), and specifically the Position Hold feature.
It provides a stable hover, allowing pilots to maintain precise positioning effortlessly. It’s currently in internal testing.
On top of that, the developers are also working on Translational Rate Command (TRC) mode, and when the DAFCS modes are completed, pilots will be able to control the aircraft with a lesser workload.
After that, the focus will shift to the new rope-and-sling-loading system, which will enable multi-point sling loading.
Another upcoming implementation is the X-ray-based damage model, similar to the one included in WWII aircraft. This is a high priority and simulates internal structures and component-level damage.
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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