Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 5 Now Aiming for Next Week
While Microsoft was hoping to release Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 5 this week, it’s going to take a little longer, as announced during today’s Weekly Briefing.
Final polish is being completed, and the developers are making sure that the Oversized Cargo Rating is ready for the career mode. Lastly, an issue with AMD frame generation is being solved.
The team expects to confirm whether the update is ready by Monday and hopes to release it next week.
Conair S-2FT Turbo Firecat Announced for MSFS
Azurpoly announced that it’s working on a Conair S-2FT Turbo Firecat, a modified and modernized version of the Grumman S-2 Tracker anti-submarine warfare aircraft used by the French Sécurité Civile for firefighting.
The project has been in development for several months, and you can see a couple of images of the model above.
Mil Mi-2 Hoplite for Released MSFS 2020
Digital Aeronautics released the Mil Mi-2 Hoplite for MSFS 2020, and it’s available on Simmarket for €24,49 plus VAT for nthe first two weeks. After two weeks, the price will increase to €29,74, and it’ll finally reach €34.99 after updates to the model are delivered.
It comes with the following features.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
- Unprecedented visual similarity with real model based on photo-scanning and photogrammetry technologies and thousands of pictures taken from various airfields. Authentic interior and exterior full detailing and high-resolution textures.
- A fully clickable cockpit with authentic avionics and systems replication providing realistic flight procedures and system simulations that give you an unforgettable study-level experience.
- Comprehensive user manual based on the official documentation, including detailed descriptions of flight procedures and real-life checklists.
- An authentic Flight Model (FM) implemented in strict accordance with Flight Manual specifications and real-life Mi-2 pilots feedback.
- Realistic animations and visual effects, including signal rockets and aerobatic smoke.
- Immersive illumination and night lighting.
- Authentic sounds recorded exclusively from a real Mi-2 helicopter board capturing the full range of audio effects, including distance effects based on the user’s position.
- Full VR compatability with exclusive ability to use only VR controllers to make the flight even more immersive.
- Solid performance on any hardware type maintaining a FPS comparable to default aircraft at standard airport, often exceeding 60 frames per second.
- Future model upgrade within the framework of MSFS-2020 version and diligent customer support.
CUSTOM FEATURES THAT REPEAT THE ACTUAL BEHAVIOR OF A REAL-LIFE HELICOPTER
1) Helicopter systems
- electrical system that accounts for all loads of DC and AC consumers, current, resistance and voltage; load on the batteries, their discharge and charging; realistic behavior of generators when distributing load between them; realistic behavior of converters and their consumers;
- pneumatic system maintains a constant air pressure in the brake system using a compressor installed on the engine, has an air flow rate and is necessary for the operation of the helicopter brake system;
- fuel system accounts for fuel consumption at different engine modes; fuel quantity indicator accounts for the position of the helicopter in space (roll, pitch) repeating the position of fuel in the tank;
- hydraulic system accounts for pressure, temperature, the amount of hydraulic fluid depending on loads and the state of the atmosphere;
- oil system accounts for pressure, temperature, the amount of oil, depending on the operating modes of the engines and the state of the atmosphere;
- fire extinguishing system, including system monitoring and control.
2) Engines control
- implementation of motor control, including separate control;
- engine starting system accounts for the load on the electrical system at the time of starting, the state of the atmosphere and the state of the liquids required for the operation of the engines;
- kinematics of combined control unit of engines RPM and propeller pitch that allows to perform all checks, including engines run-up in accordance with the manual.
3) Helicopter control
- the interaction of the helicopter control knobs fully corresponds to the actual position of the blade angle in different flight modes;
- trimming system allows you to balance the helicopter in a stable position.
3) Navigation
- ADF allows you to navigate by beacons and indicates the magnetic course of the helicopter; this system also implements a simulation of the gyro-magnetic compass operation with a simulation of real slaving.
4) Radio
- radio unit allows radio communication with ATC at the selected frequency;
- intercom allows to select various listening modes, including ADF signals.
5) Instruments
- aviation clock with second meter repeats the actual behavior of the watch, including all operating modes of the watch;
- gyrohorizons have realistic behavior of gyromechanism, including its spin-up and shutdown;
- anaeroid tubes allows realistic behavior of instruments that use them, including the influence of incoming flow and atmospheric pressure;
- devices operating from electric current account for inertia and friction force of needle indicators;
- radio altimeter accounts for slaving and adjustment.
6) Lighting equipment
- depends on the state of the helicopter electrical system.
7) Heating and anti-icing systems
- allow to monitor the condition of the icing of the helicopter and control the heating of the blades and windows of the helicopter depending on the state of the environment.
8) Atmospheric precipitation (rain)
- realistically displayed on the surface of the windows of the helicopter along with the effect of icing on windows.
9) Firing signal rockets and smoke generator
10) Flight Model
- accounts for realistic location of the center of gravity, as well as its influence on the control of the helicopter.
11) Interacting with the cockpit and helicopter controls
- the mechanical and kinematic behavior of these controls was taken into account (right up to simulating the operation of the toggle switch spring).
12) Switching from asymmetric to straight airflow and vice versa
- causes natural vibration.
13) Natural deflection of the blades
- reaction to the wind in an idle state and the cone of rotating blades changes its size depending on the load on the main rotor.
Interactive cockpit features and options
1. VHF allows you to adjust ATC frequencies in multiples of 0.25.
2. Manipulators: combine two modes of interaction.
a) mouse wheel – instantaneous state switching;
b) left mouse button + movement – realistic state switching.
3. VR – fully adapted, including control of the longitudinal and transverse control knob by moving the controller.
4. The model includes the ability to automatically start and turn off the helicopter with the preparation of systems in the correct sequence through simulator commands.
5. To facilitate control, some controls are connected to simulator commands (see manual list).
6. When controlling the watch, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the instructions, since due to the complexity of the implementation, combined control of the manipulators was used.
7. Due to the realistic implementation of the electrical system and the load on the batteries at the time of starting, the battery charge is enough for 5-6 unsuccessful starts. Due to the fact that it is not possible to replace the battery, the model must be restarted to reset the state of the batteries.
8. The altimeter has realistic control of the pressure setting handle, which has a reverse direction of rotation (rotation to the right reduces the barometric height, while rotation to the left increases it).
9. To remove the helicopter from the parking brake, press the latch on the helicopter control stick or use the simulator command.
10. The nose steering wheel is made in accordance with a realistic model, and is free castoring (not directly related to the position of the pedals).
11. Due to the realism of helicopter centering, restrictions on helicopter centering and loading should be complied with.
12. For correct display of the helicopter heading on the UGR-4UK device in 3.5 min after starting the helicopter and starting all systems, it is necessary to slave the heading system by pressing the «СОГЛАСОВАНО» button.
13. For toggle switches with more than 3 positions, to move the toggle switch in the required direction, use manipulator located in the direction of toggle switch movement (wiper toggle switch, АКК/ГЕНЕРАТОР toggle switch).
14. Due to the custom implementation of all systems, we do not recommend using default simulator failures.
Audio and Immersion
- Wwise fully dynamic sound pack;
- Sound of engines, systems and other contro
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Precision Audio Pack Released for MSFS 2024
Echo 19 Audio released its sound package for the default Cessna 208B Grand Caravan included in MSFS 2024.
It’s available on Orbx Direct and Contrail, starting at $14.98, including the following features.
- Compatible with the default Asobo C208B for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- New PT6 engine sounds
- New immersive propeller sounds in full surround
- Inside: experience true ambisonic (3D Surround), mirroring what it feels like to actually be in control of the 208. Hear and feel the power and propeller change in tone as you line up, roll out, and lift off.
- Outside: A full 360-degree recreation of every phase of flight
- New flyby and distant ambience sounds so your virtual “spotting” experiences are lifelike.
- New system sounds for AC Ventilation fans (new feature from default), bleed-air heat (while the engine is running, also a new feature from default), new fuel pump sounds, new flap sounds, and added new fuel/fire warning test alerts.
- New internal sounds for things like switches, buttons, levers, dials, you name it. All faithfully recreated from our own recordings.
- New effects for doors opening/closing, baggage/storage compartments, etc.
- A convenient built-in “Headphone Simulation” option that lets you mimic wearing a headset to reduce some noise, if you wish.
- Our EchoFX standard (superb detail, supporting Spatial Sound, increased realism with added effects for prop wash, movement rattles, and so much more)
- More than just a sound pack. Just for fun, we’re including all new optional liveries for passenger, cargo, and float variants! Ranging from our own house paint schemes, two MAF paints (including the same tail # we recorded!), and some other familiar schemes like FedEx, DHL, and more.
- A portion of all sales will be donated back to the MAF to support its global operations!
Cardiff Airport Released for X-Plane 12
SoFly and Sun Studios released the X-Plane 12 version of Cardiff Airport (EGFF) in the UK. It’s available on iniBuilds for $18.89.
It includes the following features.
- Up-to-date rendition of Cardiff Airport (EGFF) developed exclusively for X-Plane 12
- High-quality 4K PBR texturing throughout
- Detailed modelling of all terminal buildings, including interiors
- British Airways maintenance hangar modelled, complete with some static models
- External airport modelling, such as local GA hangars and fire rigs also included
- Winter effects for the airport come as well as accurate water effects during wet weather
- Ground details are custom-made and accurate to the current airport layout
- Jetways modelled and functional when used in conjunction with SAM or OpenSAM
- Performance-friendly
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