Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including airports and aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane 12.
Before we move on to the news, below you can find two stories that received individual coverage.
- Boeing 737 by PMDG Will Release for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Before the End of 2025
- Volanta Update 1.14.0 Lets You Track Your Punctuality and More
Without further ado, you can check out the news below.
Honda Jet Getting Native Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Version at No Additional Cost
FlightFX announced that the Honda Jet (or HJet as it’s called to dodge trademark issues) will get a significant update, including being made native for MSFS 2024. Here’s what you can expect, as announced on Discord.
- Complete overhaul of the cockpit modeling and texturing, with a focus on increased details and clarity. (G3000 screens, GTCs, paneling, seats, etc.)
- Substantial rework of the interior cabin including lighting and lighting fixtures, seats, decorative pillows, tables, new carpeting etc.
- Updated and upgraded audio package to be more in line with the actual aircraft.
- Rebuilt with native 2024 materials and shaders.
- Implemented model modularity and LOD’s rules to be more compatible with core 2024 features.
- Do to some of the above mentioned changes the aircraft will now be 2024 career compatible.
- Introduced our latest version VAMS which has received a visual clean up from the Citation X. It will feature a tablet that can be manipulated, Navigraph charts integration, open street maps, weight and balance (with simbrief integration,) a sim rate display, and ground services.
- The entire backend of the avionics has been upgraded to the new V2 framework which will reduce some of the common compatibility issues seen in 2024.
- Introduced the native sim passenger avatars that respond to the weight and balance from VAMS (a first in a 2024 aircraft)
- Added walk-around features to interact with covers, chocks and GPU connection.
- Revised flight model, ground handling and suspension physics.
- Improved details and decals on the exterior of the aircraft.
Those who purchased the aircraft for MSFS 2020 will get the upgrade for free, and the price for those who have not purchased it yet will remain unchanged.
The MSFS 2020 version wil get a smaller patch to address issues and feedback, but won’t get the substantial rework done for the 2024 version.
B-1B Lancer for X-Plane Gets New Screenshots
AoA Simulations showcased its B-1B Lancer bomber in development for X-Plane 12.
We also learn that Offensive Systems Officer and Defensive Systems Officer stations in the rear cockpit will be modeled although they won’t be operational. You’ll be able to move freely between them and climb down the boarding ladder.
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020 Gets New Screenshots
Dreamflight Studios released new screenshots of its Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (KPVD) for both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
Specifically, we get to see the Skywalk, while we wait for the release of the airport at some point this week.
The developer also mentioned that its Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (MRLB), also known as Guanacaste Airport, will get a small update next week and is getting a v2 at a later time, with more info also comiong next week.
Chicago O’Hare Airport for X-Plane 12 Gets New Screenshots, is 99% Complete
Nimbus Simulation Studios released new screenshots of and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (KORD) for X-Plane 12.
We learn that the airport is now 99% complete, so the wait should not be long.
Winterthur Airfield Released for Free for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
ThreeSix Visuals released a freeware rendition of Hegmatten Airfield (LSPH) in Switzerland, also known as Winterthur Airfield.
It’s available on Flightsim.to for the affordable price of zero dollars.
If you’d like to read more flight simulation news, you can find plenty in our previous roundup article from yesterday.
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