Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including aircraft and scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
Before we move on to the news, below you can find more flight simulation stories that received their own individual coverage today.
- Jurassic World DLC Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
- Pre-Orders Open for Korean War Flight Simulator Korea: IL-2 Series
Without further ado, I leave you with the news.
Boeing 737-800 by PMDG for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Gets First Exterior Screenshots
PMDG finally released the first screenshots of the upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 version of the 737-800.
We also get to see a detail shot of the windshield wiper.
We also get an interesting, although empirical, performance comparison from PMDG’s Mathijs Kok.
The blurred entries in the table are related to other payware add-ons.
We already know that the aircraft should be released before the end of 2025.
Boeing 737-400 Classic v2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Gets New Screenshots
CSS revealed on Discord the first screenshots of version 2 of its 737-400 classic, featuring an entirely new model built from the ground up, taking advantage of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s features.
That being said, the fuselage in the screenshots is still the V1 model, while wings, stabilizers, and engines are the new ones. Of course, the fuselage is in the process of being rebuilt as well.
We hear directly from the developers:
“Wings
The new wing model is far from complete, but it is already pretty impressive to look at. We’ve ensured a correct wing profile, proper control surface proportions and modeled intricate details, all of which make the new model truly realistic.
A lot of time has gone into fine tuning the animations so that all of the tiny parts work together as one. We have a lot of work ahead of us, namely on the inner parts of the wings and general detailing, but we trust you’ll enjoy what we have to show you today.
Engines
Work on the engines is also well underway – we’ve made an entirely new nacelle and pylon and are currently adding details to it. In the next few days we’re hoping to move onto the reversers and fan blades.
It is cleasrly apparent from the comparison screenshots that the new engine model looks significantly better and is more true to life.
Stabilizers
We’ve shown you the stabilizers in some of our previous posts, but today we want to highlight the comparison to the current model. Pay close attention to the gap seals – the grey aerodynamic covers on the elevator and rudder – those are also now properly modeled.
Thanks to this level of detail, the tail of the airplane looks and feels alive – smooth transitions between surfaces, intricate gaps, correct control surface behavior – all of it signifies the level of detail we are aiming for in V2.
Frankly, we can’t wait to finish working on the model and move onto texturing, where the real magic happens. Every rivet, every line, every panel will be drawn with utmost accuracy.”
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 Revealed
About a year after its announcement, SamScene3D revealed that Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (ZSHC) and its city in China scenery are coming soon.
You can check out the first screenshots of both the airport and the city above.
Exeter Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
UK2000 Scenery released Exeter Airport (EGTE) in the UK. It’s available on Simmarket for $22.61.
It includes the following features.
- Full detail Buildings
- Realistic Ground Markings
- Stunning Night Effects
- High details Airport Vehicles
- Excellent Frame Rates
- Full set of signs
- Fencing
- Vegatation
- PBR Materials
- Static GA aircraft
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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