Flight Simulation developers released a relevant aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, on top of showcasing more upcoming add-ons, including both aircraft and airports.
Yet, before we get down to business, you can enjoy a story that received its own coverage.
You can check out all the news below.
PMDG Showcases Boeing 747-100’s Flight Deck and Provides Update
PMDG’s Robert Randazzo provided an update about the upcoming Boeing 747-100 on top of information on the 747-400. At the moment the projects are progressing in parallel and the developer actually doesn’t know which one will release first.
“The initial 747 release is going to be either a -100 or a -400, and at the moment we aren’t really certain which one will be the first to reach the finish line. Both products are advancing as part of a core development project and as we have been able to move members of the team away from 777 work, the 747 project has really begun to move nicely.
We are now working with the 747-100 flight deck inside the sim, and it is really looking spectacular. I have attached a few images below of our in-progress Flight Engineer station with hopes that the array of switches knobs and lights will excite the sim-detail freak buried within you. This flight deck is the base model and initial texture effort, but does not yet have any of the aging, wear, labeling or use marks that the finished product will have much later.
If you are familiar with the 747-400, or even the 777, we can give you a quick orientation of this panel that will demystify its layout and operation because it is effectively a manual logic interpretation of the automated systems you are already used to using. While many simmers are comfortable with a highly automated airplane that doesn’t require much operational knowledge to fly reasonably, seeing all of these dials might seem daunting, so we have begun to map out a behavior process for your virtual crew members. The virtual copilot and virtual flight engineer will help manage this magnificent machine in such a way that you, as captain, can focus on the stick, rudder and throttles while the professionals around you will ensure that the airplane runs and flies in such a way that you can focus on the fun stuff, or dive deep into the sim detail- depending upon your own interest level.
While you can always dive right into the 777 or 744 for a fully automated experience, we are going to be doing some learning exercises for those who want to have both a serious and a light simming experience in the 747 classic… This gonna be fun!
Still a bit too soon for 744 flight deck previews, but the systems simulation for that airplane is well advanced. We don’t know which one of these two iconic airplanes will land first- but once we know- we’ll let you know too.
There is a ton of detail in these images that will give you an idea how this product is shaping up. If you look closely at the surface textures of the fairings above the panel, and within the lighting channel along the top, you can see that no detail is being spared to give you the “this is what is like to sit here” experience with the 747 classic. As we flesh out the textures and labeling, the airplane will have that well-worn feel that you are flying with a veteran- and we look forward to seeing how you like it!”
Piaggio P.180 Avanti for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Gets New Screenshots
FlightFX released new screenshots of its Piaggio P.180 Avanti, showcasing plenty of details of the cabin.
Paro Airport Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020
Ironsim announced that it’s working on Paro Airport (VQPR) in Bhutan for both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020. No further details were revealed, but we did get a few screenshots.
Akron–Canton Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020 Gets a Trailer
Fly2High revealed a trailer showing off its rendition of Akron–Canton Airport (KCAK) in Ohio, United States. Considering the developer’s modus operandi, it should release soon, and today we get a list of features.
- Highly detailed rendition of Akron Caton Airport (KCAK)
- The entire main terminal has interiors.
- Accurate airport and runway elevation data
- Custom jetways
- Custom approach, runway, taxiway lights, ILS and other objects
- Custom taxiway labels
Mirage 2000C for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020 Released
Militech Simulations released its Mirage 2000C for both Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024. It’s available on the developer’s own store for $29.99.
You can expect the following features.
Beautifully Modeled: high-quality modeling and texturing throughout – exteriors and interiors.
• Highly detailed Cockpit Model, with extensive use of detail mapping and high-resolution, fully PBR texturing.
• Detailed Exterior model, with special attention to detail on detailing of the landing gears and engine.Flight Model: Flight-By-Wire flight model, cross-referenced with real-life data, and validated by Subject Matter Experts.
Sounds: Comprehensive and immersive sound pack, created by Echo 19.
Weapons System: Comprehensive Weapons System, covering A-A and A-G Operations. Functionality based on realistic procedures. For more information and limitations, please take a look at the infographic included along with the product screenshots.
• Air-to-Air: S550 and R530 Missiles, with visible shooting and tracking simulation.
• Air-to-Ground: MK82s and GBUs, along with visible and persistent impact effects, and CCIP HUD Modes
• Gun: Visible gun effects with tracers, and realistic sound effects
• Countermeasures: Realistic Chaff/Flares effects, featuring Manual and Automatic Chaff release programsSystems: Extensive simulation of the aircraft’s systems.
• Autopilot System supporting Altitude Select/Hold and Heading Select.
• Fully Modeled Inertial Navigation System, including alignment procedures, and supporting flight plans of several waypoints.
• Flight Planner Application to support the INS system, available for free at insplanner.miltechsimulations.com
• Various HUD Modes modelled, including weapon-specific, navigational and Approach modes.
• Extensive VTB Display functionality, supporting weapon information pages and traffic, weather and terrain radars.
• Functional RWR, displaying all traffic identified by the radar.
• TACAN and VOR Navaids fully supported.Liveries: 16 Liveries, including French Squadrons & Special Liveries, Peru, Qatar, Taiwan, Brazil, Egypt, Ukraine, Greece, among others. A Paint Kit will be made available shortly after release.
Special Animations: modeling of the drag chute deployment animations, among others.
Accessories: GPU Model, Side Stairs, Engine Covers, and accurately-modeled wheel chocks are just among some of the accessories included with the aircraft
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.
