Accu-Sim Lancair Legacy RG-550 for MSFS 2024 Gets New Video
A2A Simulations released the first video of its Lancair Legacy RG-550, which is getting close to release.
The video focuses on the walkaround and start-up experience, canopy physics, interchangeable propeller configurations, engine tuning, authentic sounds, and the aircraft’s performance.
The developer also mentioned that more videos will follow.
Pilatus PC-12 for MSFS 2024 Gets New Video Ahead of Release
SimWorks Studios shared a video from a beta tester of its Pilatus PC-12 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, showing the aircraft model in walkaround mode.
The aircraft is expected to be released on October 30.
Hervey Bay Airport Announced for MSFS
AuScene announced the next airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and of course, it’s in Australia.
Specifically, it’s Hervey Bay Airport (YHBA) in Queensland. Development is described as “well underway.”
ATR 72-600 for X-Plane 12 Gets New Video
DeltaWing Simulations released a new video of its ATR 72-600 for X-Plane 12 ahead of its release on November 27.
Specifically, we get to see a Hotel Mode startup, which allows the crew to run the aircraft’s systems on engine 2 while holding the propeller stationary.
Edinburgh Airport Released for X-Plane 12
Harexperience released Edinburgh Airport for X-Plane 12.
It’s available on Simmarket for $21.28 with a 15% launch discount for the first three days.
It includes the following features.
- Highly detailed EGPH Edinburgh Airport created specifically for X-Plane 12
- Accurately recreated main terminal, terminal piers, gates, hangars, airport buildings, and surrounding infrastructure
- Detailed landside environment including roads, parking areas, airport facilities, and surrounding structures
- Accurate runway, taxiway, apron, stand, and airport layout based on real-world references
- High-resolution PBR textures with realistic materials, surface variation, weathering, dirt, and airport wear
- Detailed custom ground textures, markings, taxiway lines, stand markings, signage, and pavement details
- Realistic terminal windows using optimized depth and interior-illusion techniques, providing the appearance of interior detail without the performance cost of fully modelled interiors
- Custom night lighting throughout the terminal, aprons, airport buildings, and surrounding areas
- Detailed airport clutter, rooftop equipment, service areas, ground equipment, fencing, signs, and smaller environmental details
- Carefully optimized 3D models and texture usage for minimal performance impact
- Designed to provide high visual quality while maintaining excellent performance in X-Plane 12
- Compatible with ORBX TrueEarth
- Compatible with Map Enhancement
- Compatible with user-created orthophoto scenery
- Works with default X-Plane 12 scenery
- No forced custom orthophotos, allowing users to choose their preferred terrain imagery without unnecessary scenery conflicts
- AI traffic compatibility and support for airport ground operations
- Suitable for airline, cargo, business aviation, general aviation, and online network operations
- Designed with VATSIM and realistic airline operations in mind
- Built specifically around X-Plane 12’s rendering and scenery technology
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