Before we move on to today’s news, here’s a flight simulation story that received its own individual coverage:
Got Friends Reveals Images and Details About the Super Cub for MSFS 2024
Got Friends showcased the first images and details about its upcoming Super Cub on Discord.
Aircraft customization is going to be a major focus for the aircraft, via the Craft Pad that we saw in previous projects by the developer.
There will be 5 landing gear configurations and 3 engine variants for the aircraft, which has now entered full-time development.
Santa Barbara Airport for MSFS 2024 Gets New Screenshots and Details
With the publishing of the page on Orbx Direct for the upcoming Santa Barbara Airport (KSBA) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, new screenshots and details have been shared.
While the airport isn’t yet available for sale, here’s what you can expect.
- Accurate and authentic modeling of Santa Barbara Airport, with close attention to real-world architecture, proportions, and details
- Faithfully recreated Spanish-style terminal architecture, including red-tiled roofs, arched walkways, and landscaped courtyards
- Highly detailed terminal interior, carefully modeled to capture the character and atmosphere of the real airport
- Custom-made people representing the Santa Barbara and US airport environment, including passengers, airport staff, police officers and TSA personnel
- True-to-life vehicles, including police vehicles, buses, airport service vehicles and ground support equipment
- Detailed runways, taxiways and aprons with realistic surface variations, weathering and airport markings
- Custom airside and landside assets created specifically for Santa Barbara Airport
- Carefully modeled boarding bridges and terminal rooftop details
- Detailed general aviation and business aviation facilities, including hangars with realistic weathering
- Recreated terminal approach roads, sidewalks, drop-off areas and roadside signage
- Bespoke modeling of distinctive airport facilities, including the control tower, visitor centre and fire station
- High-quality airport clutter and small environmental details throughout the scenery
- Careful optimization to balance visual detail and performance
Boston Logan International Airport by FlyTampa Gets Major Update for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
FlyTampa has launched a major 2.0 update of its Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS) for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020.
The update is now available on Orbx Direct and Contrail, while the official marketplaces will get the update in a few days. It’ll include the following.
- Boston KBOS V2.0 Changelog
- New Taxiway N Intersection at 15R-33L
- New Taxiway Lights (no more cones).
- New Delta Hangar model
- New UPS Building model
- World update compatibility improvements
- Taxiway K1 and K2 renamed to M1 and M2
- ILS 15R Fix
- Numerous misc. improvements
Interestingly, we also hear from the developer that further updates to Boston will come after they finish Princess Juliana International Airport, which I did not know they were doing, so I suppose I learned two things today.
Accu-Sim Lancair Legacy RG-550 Released for MSFS 2024
A2A Simulations released its Lancair Legacy RG-550 for MSFS 2024.
It’s available on the developer’s website for $49.99. A livery pack with 10 more liveries is also available for $4.99.
You can expect the following features.
Accu-Sim 2.0 Aerodynamics:
Physics-based external aerodynamics engine for realistic
flight dynamics, validated against real-world Legacy
RG550 performance.• Engine Simulation and Performance Kit:
Complete physics-based model of IO-550-N engine,
simulating fuel injection, ignition, and wear. Tune your
engine, including RPM trimming, idle setting, compression
ratios, and ignition timing.• Multi-Prop Simulation
Dynamically swap the prop between 6 different types,
seeing in real-time the changes to sound and aircraft
performance.• Dynamic Ground Physics:
True weight-on-wheels simulation, tire sideloading, and
surface-specific responses (pavement, grass, etc.).• Authentic Fuel System:
Simulates fuel lines, crossfeed, boost pumps, and
contamination risks, with 64 gallons usable capacity.• Custom Oil System:
Dynamic viscosity and contaminants that degrade oil,
affecting engine performance.• Advanced Starter Simulation:
Physically turns engines through compression cycles, with
realistic starting challenges.• Physics-Driven Sound Environment:
Over 1,500 dynamic sound effects, including engine
rumble, hydraulic pumps, and cockpit interactions.• Detailed Modeling:
High-fidelity external and internal textures with wear
effects, dynamic registration decals, and animations.• Custom Avionics and Gauges:
Custom built instrumentation and avionics including the
Garmin G5, Trutrack Sorcerer Autopilot, Bendix/King KX
155 COM/NAV, Bendix/King KN 53 NAV, Bendix/King
KN 64 DME, Bendix/King KR 87 ADF, Microair M760,
Microair T2000SFL Transponder, E.I. RPM, E.I. Manifold
Pressure, E.I. Dual Fuel Level, E.I. Fuel Flow Computer,
E.I. Clock, JP Instruments EDM 800, JP Instruments EDM
830, Flight System Data T-30, and many more.• GPS Integration:
Supports MSFS default GNS 430W/530W and IFD 550,
PMS50 GTN 750/650, TDS GTN 750Xi/650Xi and
freeware KLN-90B.• Native MSFS2024 Pilot’s Tablet:
Intuitive interface for fuel, payload, maintenance, and
engine analysis, tuning, with environmental data display
and more. Compatible with other MSFS EFB apps like
flightplanner, simbrief, navigraph charts, etc.• Interactive Walkaround:
Inspect moving parts (e.g., control surfaces, gear) with
failure and wear simulation.• Persistent Aircraft:
Customizable wear and failure rates, adjustable via tablet,
with persistence by livery.• Graphical Engine Analyzer:
Detailed insight into engine operation, including cylinder
pressures and temperatures.• Real-Time Load Manager:
Dynamic weight and balance with graphical CG indicator.• Electrical System Analyzer:
Functional circuit breakers and system monitoring.• Optimized Performance:
Fully Native MSFS2024 model with all the LOD and
performance features that come with a native model. Fluid
in-sim performance comparable to default MSFS2024
aircraft• Advanced Turbulence and Wing Flex:
Subtle wing-flex and turbulence effects responsive to
weather, ground conditions, and fuel load.
ATR 72-600 Released for X-Plane 12
DeltaWing Simulations released the ATR 72-600 for X-Plane 12.
It’s available on X-Plane.org for $69.95, with the following features.
3D Model and Textures
- Detailed exterior model.Fuselage, wings, PW127M nacelles, propellers and landing gear, with animated flight controls and gear.
- Fully modelled cockpit.Every panel, switch, lever and knob is built in 3D, from the overhead panel to the pedestal.
- Complete passenger cabinwith seats, galley and overhead bins.
- 4K PBR texturesthroughout, with normal maps and physically based materials that make full use of X-Plane 12’s lighting.
- Weather you can see.Rain on the windshields and ice building up visibly on the airframe.
Avionics: the full -600 glass cockpit
- Six-screen glass cockpit.PFDs, NDs, Engine & Warning Display and Multi-Function Display, modelled on the real display logic, with display reversion, per-side control panels and the FMA.
- Thales-style FMS with dual MCDUs.Full flight planning using X-Plane 12’s default navigation data: SIDs, STARs and approaches, every ARINC-424 leg type, DIR TO, holds, offsets, RTA, and vertical guidance with waypoint alerts.
- AFCS autopilot and flight director.Lateral and vertical modes, approach capture and mode annunciations, all following the real logic.
- TAWSwith its pop-up and advisory logic.
Systems: deep and interconnected
- Electrical:DC and AC networks, batteries, generators, GPU and bus logic.
- Hydraulics, flight controls, brakes and anti-skid,including the emergency and parking brake circuits.
- Air conditioning, pressurisation and bleed air.
- Ice and rain protection.De-icing boots run on their real cycle and actually shed X-Plane’s ice. Props, engine intakes and windshields are heated, and probes are protected.
- Fire protection.
- PW127M engineswith realistic start, shutdown and HOTEL mode (propeller brake).
- ATPCSautomatic take-off power control, with autofeather and uptrim.
Authentic crew alerting
- Flight Warning Systemwith hundreds of warnings and cautions, in the correct colours, priorities and aural alerts.
- Electronic checklistsfor normal, abnormal and emergency procedures, matching the real aircraft’s procedures and callable at any time.
- Failures with real consequences.Tyre bursts caused by brake misuse or overspeed, propeller ground strikes, sensor failures and more.
Built for the whole flight, gate to gate
- Interactive EFB tablet:
- Flight dashboard with live FMS predictions
- Moving map
- Navigraph Chartsintegration (Navigraph subscription required)
- Flight-plan import and route builder
- Ground services and aircraft settings
- Ground operations:GPU carts, chocks, refuelling, catering, cargo, stairs, water and lavatory service, all with door and boarding interlocks. Choose real-time or instant turnarounds, or run the whole turnaround from one button.
- Persistent aircraft state.Load the aircraft and find it exactly as you left it, even after a crash to desktop.
- Editable yoke notes.Type or draw on the clip-board paper on each yoke.
- Throttle quadrant overlay, so hardware-throttle users can see their lever positions.
- VR ready.
Garberville Airport Released for MSFS 2024
Orbx and The Attic Flyer Studio released Garberville Airport (O16) in North Carolina for MSFS 2024.
IT’s available on Orbx Direct with the following features, for $9.84.
- Challenging mountainous approaches
- Detailed handcrafted 3d models
- 3 hangar interiors
- Animated hangar doors
- No generative AI
- 4K PBR textures
- Scenic views
- Custom biomes and vegetation
- Updated water masks for the South Fork Eel River
- Updated tree cover in surrounding areas
Lorain County Regional Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
UK2000 Scenery released Lorain County Regional Airport (KLPR) in Ohio, United States.
It’s available on Simmarket for $11.14 and you can see what it looks like in the gallery above.
Hotan Kungang Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
FSXcenery released Hotan Kungang Airport (ZWTN) in China.
It’s available on Simmarket for $14.13. You can see what it looks like above.
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