Flight Simulation developers released new airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, on top of a highly anticipated audio set. They also provided a new look at an upcoming business jet.
Yet, before we get down to business, you can enjoy a couple of stories that received their own coverage.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 1 Beta Available Now With Tons of Fixes
- Volanta Update v1.10.10 Released Bringing Quality-of-Life Features and Fixes
You can check out all the news below.
Cessna Citation Sovereign+ for Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024 Gets New Screenshot
Skyward Simulations released on its Discord server a new screenshot of its upcoming Cessna Citation 680 Sovereign+.
This time around we get the first look at the flight deck.
PMDG 737NG Sound Set Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Popular sound developer Boris Audio Works released a new sound pack for the excellent Boeing 737 line by PMDG. It’s available on Orbx Direct for $11.49.
Here’s what you can expect.
- Engines, fans, and packs with unrivaled clarity
- Wind ambiance, ground rolls, and touchdown effects for total immersion
- Authentic button clicks, switch toggles, and all interactable
- Distinct cabin, cockpit, and exterior soundscapes for realistic differentiation
- Pilot and pushback driver voice interactions
- Cabin chatter to enhance the in-flight atmosphere
- Selectable options for hydraulic pump sounds
- For added comfort: Try the active noise-canceling headset mode!
Kunming Changshui International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020
Samscene3D released another airport in China, Kunming Changshui International Airport (ZPPP). It’s available on Orbx Direct and SImmarket starting at $20.70
You can expect the following:
- Detailed terminal building
- Detailed ground markings
- Simply designed interior to balance fps
- Moving custom jetways
- Includes over 50 iconic buildings in Kunming city
- Detailed airport surroundings
- Frame rate friendly
Washington Dulles International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
FeelThere released Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD) for Microsoft Flight Simulator. It’s available on Orbx Direct and Simmarket starting at $14.59.
Here’s what you can expect from the release.
- Highly detailed buildings with PBR texturing
- Terminal interiors modeled
- Complete modeled ground polygon including realistic decals, dirt, taxi lines, and surfaces
- Custom animated jetways
- Airline parking codes and modified airport services
- Updated AFCAD, parking spots, taxiway names, and taxi signs
- Improved taxiway and runway lighting
- Custom-modeled clutter and unique objects are placed throughout the airport
- Improved night lighting and apron lamps
If you’d like to get into flight simulation but you’re perhaps a bit intimidated by its apparent complexity, you can read our introductory guide, alongside the second episode focusing on installing add-ons, and another showcasing the basic instruments.
0You can also read more flight simulation news in the previous roundup article.