Yet, before we get to the news, here’s a link to some information that did get its individual article.
Today we also have an exclusive look at how the cake is made, with an interview with Holger Sandmann, Orbx’s Head of Geospatial.
You can check out all the news below.
Detroit Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Showcased in New Screenshots
Orbx showcased several screenshots of the upcoming Detroit Metropolitan Airport (KDTW) in the United States.
The developer also promised more soon.
Lisbon Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
MK Studios released its version 2 of Lisbon Airport, serving the capital of Portugal. It’s available on Orbx Direct for $18.58 and it includes the following perks.
- Highly detailed rendition of Lisbon Airport (LPPT)
- Key interior areas modeled
- Up-to-date ground layout with custom PBR textures
- Accurate runway elevation profile data
- Custom jetways
- Custom vehicle models
- Custom approach, runway, taxiway lights, ILS and other objects
- Custom taxiway labels
- AI compatible
Phitsanulok Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Siamflight released its rendition of Phitsanulok Airport (VTTP) in Thailand. It’s available on Orbx Direct for $12.88.
It includes the following features.
- The main terminal is detailed with an interior. (from the pilot’s POV as necessary)
- Thai Inter Flying hangar
- ATC and ATC club building zone
- Weather station and radar station
- Fire and rescue station
- Royal Rain Maker Center
- Custom animated jetways to match real ones
- SimObjetcs
- Military terminal
- 461 SQN hangars and CC HQ
- RTAF apron
- ARMY apron
- RTA apron
- Military hospital zone
- Military personnel resident zone, both RTAF and Army
- Airport reservoirs
- Miscellaneous buildings around the airport
- Runways and Taxiways are properly named and connected
- Full airport service as required
- Hand-placed taxiway guidance signs
- Hand-placed runway and taxiway lighting system, etc
- Custom ground texture, and static objects around the airport
- Taxiways, aprons, and runways match the real airport
- ILS loc, VOR/DME, GS/GP station, and RVR
- PAPI lights, PALS system on RWY32 with sequence lights
- Full day/night lighting
Addis Ababa Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Barelli MSFS Addon released Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (HAAB) serving the capital of Ethiopia.
It’s available on Simmarket for $20.95.
N’Djamena Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
We stay in Africa with Fsxcenery, which released N’Djamena International Airport(FTTJ), serving the capital city of Chad.
The airport is available on Simmarket for $18.26
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.