Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including Aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, and for X-Plane, on top of an airport for Laminar’s sim.
Without further ado, you can check out the news below.
Casa C-212-200 Aviocar Announced for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024
Project Max Lead Developer Mohamad Haykal revealed on the FSDeveloper forums an upcoming Casa C-212-200 Aviocar for MSFS 2020 and then for MSFS 2024.
The cockpit of this rather popular STOL medium cargo turboprop is almost complete, and we get to see it in a few screenshots. The developer plans to work more on the exterior model soon.
The way the project is described is certainly promising.
“The aircraft system and logic have been done to follow real-world documentation and manuals to make sure that we depict everything down to the smallest details. I plan this aircraft to be the definitive C212-200 addon for commercial simulation.”
Piper PA-28-181 Archer III Released for X-Plane 12
Just Flight and Thranda Design released the X-Plane 12 version of the Piper PA-28-181 Archer III.
It’s available on Just Flight’s own store for $37.99.
Model
- Accurately modelled PA-28-181 Archer III, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
- Numerous animations including multi-animation passenger door that, when open, responds to G-forces and air resistance, baggage door, cockpit window and sun visors
- Ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs
- 8K textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
- PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials with real-time environment reflections, completely reworked and upgraded for X-Plane 12
- Detailed normal mapping for down-to-the-rivet precision of aircraft features
- X-Plane 12 native rain effects
- Ability to switch between liveries from the EFB and set the level of dirt in real-time without the need to use the aircraft menu
- Unique dynamic livery system which allows for the creation of liveries on the fly including customisable registrations
Cockpit
- A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads – every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
- Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
- Tablet EFB with a selection of apps full of useful tools and customisation options:
– Aircraft Options – open/close the aircraft’s doors, enable/disable glass reflection, enable/disable ground equipment, and more!
– Weight & Balance – adjust the aircraft’s weight and balance using the built-in configuration app and centre of gravity table.
– Instrument Options – choose to have the cockpit avionics visible in the 3D cockpit, or have them pop-out on 2D panels.
– Static Liveries – change aircraft liveries without exiting to the main menu.
– Dynamic Liveries – customise the aircraft’s paint scheme without leaving the aircraft. Features four different styles whose colours can be fully customised in the aircraft, without the need for any complicated paint kits.
– Engine Configuration – view the condition of the engines and enable enhanced simulation options such as spark plug fouling and vapour lock.
– DynaFeel – adjust the force required to move each of the control surfaces.
– Checklists – interactable checklists for every stage of flight.
– AviTab support
– And much more! - Fully functional and comprehensive IFR capable avionics fit including:
– KMA 24 audio selector
– Fully featured X-Plane-native GNS530 (supports procedures out of the box, and supports Navigraph and Aerosoft custom nav databases)
– GNC 255 COM/NAV 2 radio
– KN 62 DME unit which can display information from NAV 1 or NAV 2
– S-TEC autopilot with lateral hold modes (HDG, NAV, APR, REV) and vertical modes (ALT, VS)
– TT31 transponder
– KR 87 ADF
– Traffic-Watch ATD-300 traffic awareness unit
– Strikefinder stormscope
– HSI and ADF gauges
– Support for TDS GTNXi and RealityXP GTN750 (sold separately, Windows only) - GoodWay compatible
- Ability to toggle wheel fairings
- Pop-up autopilot window
- Option to remove window and instrument reflection effects
- Animated toe brakes
- Functional throttle quadrant tensioning system
- Radio knob animations routed through plugin logic, for optimum movement fidelity and sound synchronisation
Aircraft systems
- Custom-coded fuel system, including the option of automatic fuel tank switching for use on those long distance cross-country flights (this option is remembered for future flights)
- Custom-coded electrical system with functional circuit breakers, avionics power circuit and emergency bus controls. Circuit breaker logic is linked to X-Plane’s internal failure logic, so if the plane is set to fail a certain electrical component after a certain number of hours, the circuit breaker for that element will pop out.
- Realistic landing gear with slow/fast tyre rotation animation (blurry when rotating fast), precise shock absorber animation and wheel chocks and tie-downs
- Functioning carburettor and primer controls
- Dedicated interactive engine EFB app displaying values such as fuel tank weights and imbalance, fuel pressure, oil pressure, oil temperature, battery charge (with quick charge option), and information about spark plug fouling and vapour lock condition
- Simulated vapour lock condition, with warning pop-up and suggested actions
- Simulated spark plug fouling condition, with indication of percentage of fouling
- Lighting system includes separate lighting control for gauges (via rheostat)
- Functional electric trim control on yoke
- Simulated fan and vent system with realistic blower sounds (linked to circuit breaker logic and electrical system for realism)
- Custom external light logic with custom strobe light pattern and custom light halos for added realism
Liveries
The Archer III is supplied with six liveries from the USA, Australia, Switzerland, Spain, Germany and the UK:
- D-EFVC (Germany)
- EC-JQO (Spain)
- G-BXTW (UK)
- HB-PPN (Switzerland)
- N6092U (USA)
- VH-PPR (Australia)
The Archer III also comes with Thranda’s Dynamic Livery System which allows you to create your own liveries from within the intuitive EFB app. These are available in four different styles with all colours, registrations, level of dirt and reflectiveness being adjustable, allowing for some fun and truly unique creations.
Other features
- Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from PA-28 pilots, reworked for X-Plane 12.
- Authentic sound set, generated using X-Plane’s state-of-the-art FMOD sound system
- Custom sounds for switches, doors, warnings and more, featuring accurate location placement of sounds in the stereo spectrum, 3D audio effects, atmospheric effects, adaptive Doppler, exterior sounds spill in when window or door(s) are opened, different sound characteristics depending on viewing angle etc.
- Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data
- Custom Weight and Balance Manager EFB app
Rionegro José María Córdova International Airport Released for X-Plane 11 and 12
Colombian Virtual Design released José María Córdova International Airport (SKRG) serving Rionegro in Colombia.
It’s available for both X-Plane 12 and 11 on Simmarket for $21.24.
It includes the following features:
- Highly detailed 3D model of the terminal and its surroundings
- 4K resolution textures for maximum visual quality
- PBR materials delivering realistic lighting and reflections
- Custom jetways and accurately crafted ground textures
- 3D grass and vegetation for enhanced realism
- Dynamic night lighting with realistic ramp and taxiway illumination
- Precise taxiway, apron, and signage layout
- Optimized performance for both X-Plane 11 and 12
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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