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Without further ado, I leave you with today’s flight simulation news.
MBB Bo 105 Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Stratoware and Miltech Simulations released the MBB Bo 105 (Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Bo 105) helicopter for MSFS 2024.
It’s available on Simmarket, Flightsim.to, Contrail, and the Miltech Store for approximately $34.
It includes the following features.
- Highly realistic flight dynamics developed by a real-world Bo 105 pilot and validated by experienced flight simmers
- Immersive sound pack crafted by Echo 19 with recordings from the real-world helicopter (N8809W)
- Ultra detailed 3D modelling and high-resolution textures for close-up viewing
- Highly interactive and customisable exterior features
- Realistic systems depth with unique gauges and radio panels, inspired by real-world manuals and references
- GTN750 avionics instrument, developed by PMS50
- Included famous scenery: Teufelsgraben, Germany (Code: BO105)
- Detailed documentation and checklists
- 13 Variant Configurations:
- Medical Tall Skids: critical medical missions in rough terrain
- Military ATGM: cosmetic anti-tank guided missile pods
- Medical: cosmetic stretcher and medical equipment
- Aerobatic: realistic smoke system for airshow displays
- Broadcast: functional camera controller and screen
- Military: flares dispenser
- Sling: mission compatible
- Tall Skids: increased ground clearance for rough terrain
- Civilian: standard passenger and VIP cabin
- Police: functional searchlight and FLIR camera
- Floats: capable of emergency water landings
- Mountain Rescue: mission-ready hoist system
- Snow Shoes: wide-frame landing gear
- With 50+ unique liveries across these variants!
Mobile International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots and Dev Update
Drzewiecki Design released new screenshots and a development update of Mobile International Airport (KBFM) in Alabama, United States.
We also get the usual brief development update.
“Recent work focused on the Airbus A220 final assembly line interior, including additional factory detailing and structural refinement. The terminal and parking areas also progressed, with work on architectural details, apron/landside fitting, vehicle placement, and surface alignment.
Across the wider airport environment, new FedEx buildings, warehouse structures, fuel tanks, and the factory entrance gate have been completed and integrated. Additional work included fencing, missing ground markings, road lines, parking layouts, terrain adjustments, and preparation of the terminal apron area.”
Fukuoka Airport Announced for X-Plane
Darkblue Scenery announced another Japanese airport in the works for X-Plane, and it’s Fukuoka Airport (RJFF) in Japan.
For now, we see a single WIP picture of the terminal, which will be developed in parallel with Osaka Itami.
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