Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including an aircraft and an airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
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Without further ado, I leave you with today’s flight simulation news.
Boeing 757 for MSFS Gets Extensive Feature List and Screenshots
Bluebird Simulations provided new details about its Boeing 757, confirming the previously announced $80 price tag and mentioning that it’s “fully on track” to release in Q3 2026.
Here’s what you can expect.
1. Deep Systems & Circuit Breaker Logic
We aren’t just simulating the “on” and “off” states. Our systems feature accurate power transfers, realistic relays, and a massive electrical backbone.
- Over 500 Circuit Breakers Mapped: At release more than 200 CBs will be fully functional at launch, mapped directly to their correct electrical buses, with 300 more already mapped and will be added over time.
- Dynamic Environmental Logic (ATA 21): The cabin isn’t a static environment. Passenger counts directly affect the cabin temperature logic. Open doors, wind, weather, and your pack configuration dynamically influence how hard you have to work to keep your passengers comfortable.
- Advanced Pneumatics (ATA 36): Features fully simulated cabin pressurization with two auto modes and one manual mode, driving an automated schedule through six distinct flight phases (Ground, Takeoff, Climb, Cruise, Descent, Landing).
2. Custom Avionics & Navigation
Built entirely from the ground up, our navigation and autopilot systems are designed for high-fidelity airliner operations.
Custom “Pegasus” FMC & Autopilot
Our custom-coded autopilot is bound tightly by real-world control laws across all three Flight Control Computers (FCCs). The FMC is modeled after the Pegasus version and supports:
3. A Living Cabin & Communication Network
Airline flying is a team effort. We’ve built an immersive communication network between the flight deck, ground crew, and cabin attendants.
- Three-Zone Flight Attendant Intercom: Flight attendants across three distinct zones will call the flight deck with requests, reminders to turn on seatbelt signs during descent, or alerts for uncomfortable cabin temperatures.
- Emergency Triggers: Attendants will react to critical situations, including passenger oxygen deployment and cabin altitude warnings.
- Intelligent Ground Calls: The GND CALL function works directly with your SimBrief flight plan and EFB boarding states to realistically manage and remove ground power.
4. True-to-Life Flight Dynamics & Soundscapes
A great simulation needs to feel and sound right. We’ve spent countless hours tuning both engine variants and recording real aircraft behavior.
- Dual Engine Modeling: Accurate performance tuning for both the Rolls-Royce RB211-535E and Pratt & Whitney PW2000 engine models, complete with custom Electronic Engine Control (EEC) logic and windmilling behavior.
- Acoustic Realism: Over 450 cockpit audio samples and hundreds of exterior/cabin samples captured with professional equipment.
- Dynamic Audio Environment: Electrical generator frequencies subtly alter the pitch of cockpit electronics, while engine acoustics shift dynamically depending on your precise seating angle in the cabin or airspeed.
5. Feature-Rich Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
Your central command station. The EFB bridges the gap between hardware management and flight planning.
- Aircraft State Presets: Quickly load into Turnaround, Ready for Taxi, Cruise, or a clean Cold & Dark state.
- Maintenance & System Synoptics: Monitor main gear brake disc temperatures, RAM Air Turbine (RAT) deployment states, and interactive live schematics.
- Weight, Balance & Ground Services: Manage everything from fuel trucks, catering, and progressive pushback tugs to detailed CG limits.
Kitadaito Airport for MSFS Gets New Screenshots and Development Update
Gate15 Scenery released new work-in-progress screenshots of Kitadaito Airport (RORK) in Japan.
We learn that all the airport buildings have been completed, while the developers are now focusing on the passenger waiting area.
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