Flight Simulation developers shared some interesting news today, including a look at two upcoming and highly anticipated aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020.
Yet, before we get to today’s news, you can check out a story that received individual coverage.
You can check out all the news below.
Learjet 45 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020 Gets New Screenshots and Details
Today Just Flight released new screenshots and a development update about its Learjet 45 business jet. We learn that this flight simulation classic will be released after the Fokker F70 and 100 and the Airbus A300B4.
On top of that, we get a detailed description of the aircraft’s features.
Model
- Accurately modelled LJ45 and LJ45XR variants, built using extensive research materials and hands-on experience with the real aircraft
- 8K textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity, with decals used for high-resolution text
- Realistic animations including passenger and baggage doors, control surfaces and mechanisms
- Dynamic wing, T-tail and engine flex animations
- Full support for MSFS visual icing effects and ground services support
- Detailed passenger cabin, with toilet and galley
- Ground equipment, including GPU, cones, chocks, flags, engine intake covers and VIP carpet
Cockpit
- Captain and Co-pilot positions modelled with all switches, knobs and levers animated and functional
- A truly 3D cockpit environment right down to accurately modelled circuit breakers and screw heads – every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
- Authentic gauges and navigational equipment, including Primus 1000 EFIS avionics system and UNS FMS
- Realistic autoflight system including lateral and vertical navigation modes
- Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
- Aircraft state system which will automatically save the aircraft state whenever a flight is saved and reload it whenever that flight is loaded
- Aircraft configuration system which allows you to choose between ‘Cold & Dark’, ‘Turnaround’ or ‘Ready for Take-off’
- Tablet EFB for controlling various aircraft states, options and payloads, with Navigraph and SimBrief integration and a moving map
- Developed using the latest MSFS standards, including intuitive and easy-to-use controls for rotary knobs, multi-position switches and levers
- Fully compatible with MSFS VR mode
- Custom-coded systems, including hydraulic, electrical, fuel and pressurization
Liveries
The LJ45 will be supplied with a range of liveries from around the world, reflecting its wide and varied corporate service.
Lighting
- Independent lighting controls for Captain and Co-pilot
- Dimmable integral lighting for each panel
- Dimmable dynamic flood lighting for a highly immersive and customisable night environment
Sounds
- MSFS-native (Wwise) sound package taking full advantage of the MSFS capabilities
- Studio quality TFE731-20-AR turbofan engine sounds
- Hundreds of flight deck sound effects
- Detailed equipment audio such as the APU, electrical circuits, hydraulic equipment and many more
- Detailed physics-based effects on engine and wind noise
- Accurately positioned 3D sound sources (best enjoyed in VR!)
- Custom crash and scraping effects
FDE and effects
- Realistic and accurate performance in the air and on the ground, using unique flight models for all variants based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from real-world LJ45 pilots
- Custom effects for enhanced immersion, including engine, GPU and APU exhaust haze
Other features
- Comprehensive PDF manual with flight tutorial, systems guide, procedures, limitations and handling notes
- Multiple interior and exterior camera presets, including wing views
- PSD paint kit included so you can create your own paint schemes
- Full support for MSFS checklists (manual and Automatic/Co-pilot modes)
- Support for numerous control assignments for compatibility with controllers and hardware
Boeing 757 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshot
Blue Bird Simulations published a new and rather spectacular screenshot of its Boeing 757 on its Discord server.
This time around, we get to see nearly the entirety of the flight deck.
Papua New Guinea Highland Bush Strips Pack 1 Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
For the missionary pilots among us, Orbx released the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 version of its PNG Highland Bush Strips Pack 1 in Papua New Guinea.
It’s available on Orbx Direct for $14.36, but those who purchased the original add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator are entitled to a free update. It includes the following.
- 4 airstrips included (AYYE, AYYW, AYDN, AYNM)
- Custom Effects
- PBR textures
- Custom 3D vegetation with modeled Bananas!
- 100 custom-built and hand-placed models
- Handcrafted mesh for each airstrip
- Custom hand-placed objects and people
- Tropical and guaranteed to be challenging
- Perfect for all bush flyers!
Concrete Municipal Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
We stay with Orbx for another MSFS 2024 release, and it’s Concrete Municipal Airport (which doesn’t have an ICAO code, and goes by 3W5 in the IATA nomenclature) in the United States. It’s available on Orbx Direct for $11.69.
It comes with the following features and a free upgrade for those who purchased the MSFS 2020 version.
- Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest
- Full PBR UHD texturing
- Charming bespoke details
- Extensive updates to the surrounding scenery
- Major POIs and landmarks around town
- Completely new weather-influenced ground polygon
- Sloped runway
- Complete dynamic & emissive night lighting
- Ultra high-definition GSE
- Perfect for bush pilots
- Developed by developer Andreas Hegi
Yverdon-les-Bains Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024
Yverdon-les-Bains Airport (LSGY) in Switzerland has been released by FlyLogic Software, and it’s currently available on Simmarket for MSFS 2020 for $13.68 and for MSFS 2024.
It comes with the following features.
- All buildings on the airfield are shown in high detail
- High-resolution PBR textures with rendered shading (baked textures)
- Many objects and details to decorate the scenery
- Realistic lighting effects – through lamps and spotlights
- Rotating “beacon light” on Hangar 5
- Realistic floor layout with floor markings
- Animated people
- Windsocks show wind strength and direction
- Landing T and a sign shows active runway depending on wind direction
- Parasols are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., only when it is over 12°C
- Landmarks
- Château de Grandson on Lac de Neuchâtel (Lake Neuchâtel)
- Tall residential buildings on Rue des Moulins
- Centre Equestre (horse riding center)
Norrköping Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Borgillios Scenery released Norrköping Airport (ESSP) in Sweden It’s available on Simmarket for $12.55.
Troll Airfield Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020
Colombian Virtual Design released another airport in Antarctica, and it’s Troll Airfield (ENOE). It’s available on Simmarket for $9.41.
It comes with the following features:
- Unmatched Location: Fly to a region few have ventured, surrounded by stunning Antarctic vistas.
- Unparalleled Realism: Modeled with precision to reflect the airfield’s unique conditions.
- High-Quality Textures: Accurately captures the icy surface and rugged environment.
- Challenging Approaches: Navigate unpredictable weather and extreme conditions.
- True-to-Life Details: Includes accurate landmarks and nearby facilities for a fully immersive experience.
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.
You can also read more flight simulation news in the previous roundup article.