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Today in Flight Simulation News – October 5, 2024

Microsoft Flight simulator Oulu Airport
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Flight Simulation developers released two new airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator today, while a third has been teased.

Every day, Simulation Daily publishes a roundup of all the news across the flight simulation field, helping you keep up to date with the industry.

Without further ado, I leave you with the news.

Oulu Airport Teased for Microsoft Flight Simulator

MM Simulations released four screenshots of Oulu Airport (EFDU) in Finland. While the airport was not officially named, it’s pretty obvious from the images alone.

The developer has promised that more details are coming at a later time alongside “big reveals.”

Hokitika Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator

KiwiFlightSim released Hokitika Airport (NZHK) in New Zealand. It’s available on Simmarket for $7.95.

It includes the following features.

  • 30cm Aerial Imagery
  • Custom 3D modelling and texturing of interior and exterior of airport terminal building
  • Custom modelling and texturing of surrounding buildings and props
  • Custom modelled and textured GSE (Ground Servicing Equipment)
  • Hand-crafted apron markings
  • Working helicopter dolly pads
  • Custom realistic taxiway, apron lights and signage
  • Custom modelled and textured illuminated airport windsocks

Greater Rochester International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator

Devinci Released Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (KROC), which is available on Simmarket for $16.09.

It includes the following features:

  • Exceptionally detailed and accurate representation of ROC airport
  • Dozens of custombuilt structures with 4K PBR textures created using Adobe Substance 3D Painter
  • Optimized custom terminal interior for enhanced performance
  • Unique jetways, road signs, parking spots, and parking garage
  • Precise airport lighting, taxiways, and gate configurations
  • Accurate airport layout with detailed taxiway signage
  • Highly optimized custom LODs for improved performance
  • Extensive detailing throughout the airport environment
  • Free Update to MSFS 2024 when available

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.

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