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Boeing 747 by Salty Simulations Receives Update with EFB Tablet and More
The popular mod for the default Boeing 747 by Salty Simulations has been updated, with the main change being the addition of a brand-new EFB tablet to radically increase quality-of-life.
The tablet includes the following features (listed on the developer’s Discord Server) with a comprehensive guide on the official github site.
- Navigraph charts
- SimBrief integration
- Local files
- WT settings synchronization
- Fuel & payload
- Ground services
- Weather
The update also includes the implementation of the new avionics by Working Title that came with the Aircraft and Avionics Update 2.
The update is now available only in the development version which can be downloaded with the FlyByWire installer.
Orbx Announces Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Update Policy
Orbx announced the update policy for its products for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
The developer pledges to ensure that its MSFS2020 products will be compatible with MSFS2024. While a smooth transition is expected for most products, it may take some time for Orbx to go through them all. The most recent and popular products will be prioritized.
In instances in which products will be updated to take advantage of the new simulator’s native features, customers may be required to pay a “small upgrade fee.” The developer’s partners and indies are expected to follow a similar upgrade path.
Air Force Base Ysterplaat Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
NMG Simulations released Air Force Base Ysterplaat (FAYP) in South Africa for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
It’s currently available on Simmarket for $15.19.
Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport Released for X-Plane
Verticalsim released Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) in the United States for X-Plane 12.
The airport is available on the developer’s own store and Simmarket for $17.99. It includes the following features:
- 2023 Airport layouy
- High Resolution PBR Ground Textures
- Sam Custom High detailed jetways
- Animated car traffic
- 4K HD Textures
- Traffic routes for AI
- Highly Optimized
- 3D Grass
- Color Graded Satellite Imagery
- HDR night Lighting
Northwest Arkansas National Airport Released for X-Plane
Tearweardesigns released Northwest Arkansas National Airport (KXNA) for X-Plane 11 and 12.
It’s available on Simmarket for $19.52.
Green Bay–Austin Straubel International Airport Released dor P3D
FSCGAA released Green Bay–Austin Straubel International Airport (KGRB) in the United States for P3D.
It includes the following features and it’s available on Simmarket for $29.04.
- Animated Jetways (SODE).
- High resolution ground textures / Custom runway textures.
- High resolution building textures.
- Optimized for excellent performance.
- Inclusion of manual in PDF format.
- Ground polygons made with the requirements of the SDK Prepar3D.
- Dynamic lighting of the apron.
- Shading and occlusion (texture baking) effects on terminal and other airport buildings.
- Compatible with Orbx products.
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.