Today in Flight Simulation News – November 23, 2024

Today flight simulation developers had news to share about Microsoft Flight Simulator, MSFS 2024, and even a new aircraft released for X-Plane 12.

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

Below you can check out a link to a story that received individual coverage.

Airbus A321 for Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024 by Flight Sim Labs Shows Off Deicing

You can check out all the news below.

PMDG Showcases 747-100 for Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024

PMDG has showcased the models in the work for the flight deck of the 747-100, which will also serve as the base for the -200 and SP that will come later.

It’ll feature the CIVA triple INS system “fully modeled to the degree of detail you would expect of PMDG.” It’ll also feature Henning, the AI flight engineer that was available on the DC-6, to help the pilot with the INS’ complexities. Basically, it’ll convert the Simbrief flightplan into INS fixes so that pilots can navigate like they had an FMS.

Of course, the pilot can also operate the INS completely manually and there will be tutorial videos for that.

For those who prefer more modern systems, a “later-in-service-life” variant will be available equipped with Honeywell FMS. This was actually used on the aircraft for most of its service life.

We hear that the code for the 747-400 is in advanced stages of readiness and running in Microsoft Flight Simulator. The developer is also ” beginning to work through a strategic process to start mapping in changes that are necessary based on the documentation for the MSFS2024 platform, and it should make for a truly magnificent simulation of this airliner.”

The Boeing 777 freighter is moving ahead with its release for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. The developer anticipates one more beta cycle, likely early next week or early the following week before it releases.

It will be migrated to MSFS 2024 when possible like the 737 and 777.

Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets a New Screenshots

Today Vuelosimple posted an update showing new screenshots of its Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (SABE), one of the airports serving the capital of Argentina.

Kumamoto Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024

SNJ Sim released a new airport in Japan, Kumamoto (RJFT). It’s available on Simmarket for $17.79.

It includes the following.

Detail Kumamoto airport Scenery with New Terminal (WIP)
Surronding autogen and airport buildings like the Tokai Univesity Rinku Campus
Animated jetway models
Custom Airport Groundpoly and Aerial Imagery
Realistic Night Lights
Custom Static vehicles

Kigali International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator

African Skies released Kigali International Airport (HRYR) serving the capital of Rwanda, a rather rare destination in Flight Simulation.

It’s available on Simmarket for $15.24.

Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey Released for X-Plane 12

AOA Simulations released the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey for X-Plane 12.

It’s available on the X-Plane.org Store for $44.00. It’s currently discounted by 20% and the full price will be $55.00.

It includes the following features.

Four Osprey models

US Marine Corp MV-22B
USAF SOCOM (Special Operations Command) CV-22B
US Navy CMV-22B COD (Carrier Onboard Delivery)
Japan Self Defense Force MV-22J
Each version has its own unique internal (fuel) configuration and external distinguishing

The 3D Model

High quality 3D model with high-resolution, 4K PBR textures
One default US Marine Corp MV-22B livery
Additional liveries available on the X-Plane.org freeware download manager at:
Aircraft Skins – Liveries > AOA Simulations > V-22 Osprey
Adjustable electroluminescent IR formation light, including rotor tip lights
Custom particle effects (APU, engine exhaust heat blur)

Animations

Fully animated Blade Fold Wing Stow process can be controlled from in or outside the
cockpit
Crew entry and ramp/cargo doors fully animated
3D modeled rear cargo area/troop compartment
Extending/retracting Tilt Rotor Air Air Refueling probe
Emergency escape system blowout cockpit side windows
Extending/retracting under slung cargo hooks for lifting slung loads
Three optional slung loads: cargo crates, water trailer or a Tesla Cyber Truck

Cockpit

Fully functional virtual cockpit with > 300 control manipulators.
4 x semi independent Multi Function Displays with > 29 different page options
All left and right MFD soft key functions are display page dependent
Control Display Unit (CDU) with Engine Instrument Crew Alerting System (EICAS)
Extensive system status, caution and warning display on lower CDU EICAS screen
5 page CDU System Status layer with sub menus
11 pilot/copilot CDU sub system control menus that operate independently from each other
Pilot & copilot CDU keyboards; 63 duplicate active keys on each board
Military TACAN channel auto-tune capability
Custom, SASL Lua script based quick load GPS database with 70 preset airfields
Default G1000 integrated for easy flight plan creation and activation
Full VR compatibility
All cockpit displays are drawn by SASL plugin system LUA scripts
All aircraft system operating logic is performed by SASL plugin system LUA code

The Flight model

Model developed referencing the 2019 1A-V22AB-NFM-000
Unique “tilt rotor” flight model
Takeoff and land vertically as a “helicopter” with the engine/nacelles tilted up ~ 90 degrees
Tilt the engine/nacelles forward/down to transition through “tilt rotor” mode to become an
“airplane” – To land, tilt the engine/nacelles up from zero to 90 degrees, becoming a helicopter
again
Auto and Manual Nacelle Tilt protection modes
Auto and Manual Flap modes

Plugins