Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including aircraft and airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, X-Plane, and even DCS World.
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Before we move on to the flight simulation news, be sure to check out today’s episode of our “Can You Guess this Airport?” video series, and a story that received its own individual coverage below:
Without further ado, I leave you with today’s flight simulation news.
Bristol 188 Gets Native MSFS 2024 Release
TG Sims released the native MSFS 2024 version of its Bristol 188 supersonic research aircraft.
You can find it on the official marketplace and on Simmarket, starting at $9.99, and get a free upgrade if you have the MSFS 2020 version. It’s worth mentioning that, as the price implies, it’s not a study-level simulation.
It includes the following features.
- MSFS2024 Native version. Not compatible with MSFS2020.
- MSFS2024 EFB added.
- GPU model added.
- Walkaround removable Chocks, Pitot, Static and Engine Covers added.
- Walkaround clickspots for GPU, Open/Close Canopy and Aircraft Entry added.
- New Hydraulic system.
- New Fuel system.
- New Electrical system.
- Simulated Oxygen system added.
- Updated Checklist.
- Custom engine Glow, Wet Start, Smoke and Reheat effects.
- Updated to MSFS2024 code.
- External and Internal LOD’s added.
- Updated textures including improved fuselage panel lines.
- Updated Windshield effects, rain, icing, micro-scratches, smudges and thumb prints.
- Includes a very Basic Autopilot as the T188 did not have one!
Boeing 737 Classics Get New WIP Screenshots and Animations
CSS released on Discord a look at the work-in-progress assets created for version 2 of its Boeing 737 classics (-300, -400, and -500).
A release window has not been announced, but you can find the images above.
Tokyo Haneda Airport Released for X-Plane 12
Axonos has finally released its Tokyo Haneda Airport (RJTT) in Japan.
It’s available on Orbx Direct and the developer’s own store for about $27.
It includes the following features.
- Hundreds of custom-modelled buildings and assets — virtually the entire airport is built by hand, with almost nothing left to default. Every terminal, hangar, and structure across Haneda has been recreated for total fidelity
- Highly accurate custom terrain mesh — faithfully recreating Haneda’s artificial island and the signature uphill slope to the bridge
- Authentic ground detail — all ramp, vehicle, and apron markings, plus ground signage, modelled with precision
- Genuine Japanese signage throughout — including real-world ground markings such as “Caution — Jet Blast” and “Stop Here.”
- PBR materials across the entire airport for true-to-life surfaces and lighting response
- Hand-crafted grunge & weathering that captures the lived-in authenticity of a working hub
- Fully detailed surroundings — vegetation, rocks, trash bins, and environmental clutter for total immersion
- Custom night lighting for terminals, hangars, and airport buildings
- Iconic points of interest modelled in detail, including the Tower of Winds and observation decks
- Custom-modelled island integration blended seamlessly into the X-Plane 12 world
F-14B(U) Tomcat for DCS World Gets Release Date
Heatblur Simulations announced the release date of the F-14B(U) Tomcat for DCS World. It’ll launch on July 22nd, while pre-orders are now also live on Steam on top of Eagle Dynamics’ own store. You may already know that it’ll be sold as an add-on to the F-14A/B Tomcat package for $49.99, which will become $56.99 upon release.
You can also grab it as part of the F-14 Ultimate Edition bundled withthe original package, including the A and B variants, for $98.99, scheduled to become $109.99 upon release.
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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