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Atlanta Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots Ahead of Release This Month
Orbx released new screenshots of its upcoming Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) in the United States for MSFS.
The airport will be released before the end of the month as Orbx wants to give its creator, Matteo Veneziani, all the time he needs.
It will feature all the bells and whistles, incliuding “a living world, animated passengers, ramp workers, animated custom vehicles, VDGS, a custom GSX Profile, custom mesh, unique terminal interiors, accurate gate layouts, custom night lighting, and much, much more.”
Embraer Phenom 300E for MSFS 2024 Gets New Trailer Before Release
FSReborn released another trailer of the Embraer Phenom 300E business jet, which is going to be released “very soon” for MSFS 2024.
This time arouynd, we take a look at the details, including interiors, EFB, flight deck, animations, and more.
Piper PA-46 M500 Released for X-Plane 12
X-Aerodynamics released its Piper PA-46 M500 for X-Plane 12.
The aircraft is available for $45.90 on XPlane.org. It’ll include the following features.
Main Features
- High-end flight dynamics: Professional-level detail and accuracy.
X-Aerodynamics produces flight models and aircraft packages for use in real-world flight-training and many other real-world applications.• - Detailed and accurate 3D model: Meticulously crafted with attention to detail and accuracy to the real aircraft.
- Integrated G1000 Avionics: Implementation of the X-Plane 12 X1000 EFIS, featuring specific M500 systems integration, advanced autopilot modes, and realistic display layouts.
- Maintenance system: Optional owner maintenance as well as wear & tear on certain components.
- Detailed Electrical System: Modelled buses, battery limitations, and generator/starter logic.
- Custom Electronic flight bag: For flight planning, aircraft configuration, and more.
Other features
- Custom sounds (FMOD).
- Custom fuel loading logic and fuel flow.
- Persistent state functionality (system status saved between flights).
- Configurable options for ground equipment and passengers.
- Multiple liveries in full PBR.
- Animated doors, access panels, and more.
- Ground equipment and covers.
- Custom backup EFIS.
- Various custom-coded functions to better represent M500 systems.
- Skunkcrafts Updater support.
- Avitab support.
- 2k textures for low-VRAM users.
- Paint-kit available (see support forum)
Istanbul Cityscape Released for MSFS 2024
AC Scenery released its Istanbul Cityscape landmark add-on for MSFS 2024.
It’s available for $17.59 on Simmarket, and it includes the following features. If you already have the MSFS 2020 version, you can get an upgrade at no additional cost.
- Over 150 custom hand build buildings
- Night textures
- PBR textures
- Compatible with SceneryTR Istanbul Airport LTFM
- Compatible with SceneryTR Sabiha Gokcen Airport LTFJ
Tulsa Riverside Airport Released for X-Plane 12
Fly2High released Tulsa Riverside Airport (KRVS) in the United States for X-Plane 12.
It’s available on Simmarket for $9.74. It includes the following features.
- Highly detailed airport buildings and control tower
- Accurate airport layout and taxiway markings
- Custom ground textures and decals
- Optimized for X-Plane 12 lighting and rendering
- Realistic night environment
- Performance-friendly optimization
- Compatible with most mesh and orthophoto addons
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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