Flight Simulation developers shared news today, and this time it’s all about add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
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Without further ado, I leave you with the news.
Albatros D.III OAW for MSFS 2024 Released
Flight Level 24 released a MSFS 2024 native version of its World War I fighter Albatros D.III OAW. It’s available on Simmarket for $28.47.
It includes the following features:
- developed as a native MSFS2024 aircraft, no conversions.
- unique and realistic mechanical systems such as accurate anemometer airspeed indicator
- extensive 3d model including details under the hood with MSFS native materials and PBR textures
- 4k textures
- 6 liveries
- custom sounds pack
- many custom visual effects
- a lot of dynamic animations including engine vibrations, wind affected ribbon…
- fully functional guns
- accurate CFD model
- engine modeling and performance analysis using real world data.
Papua New Guinea Highland Bush Strips Pack 5 Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Orbx released the Papua New Guinea Highland Bush Strips Pack 5 by indie developer Ken Hall, and it’s available on Orbx Direct for $12.59.
Here’s a list of the airstrips included:
- AYDS Dusin: 5.1999°S 144.4905°E, Runways: 29-11, Alt: 6274ft, Runway length: 1482ft
- AYJE Yomneri: 5.2346°S 144.6053°E, Runways 20-02, Alt: 5994ft, Runway length: 1495ft
- AYKJ Kanainj: 5.2845°S 144.7547°E, Runways 27-09, Alt: 3969ft, Runway length: 1206ft
- AYBJ Bank: 5.3742°S 144.7660°E, Runways 29-11, Alt: 3989ft, Runway length: 1584ft
- AYOU Kombaku: 5.3809°S 144.6526°E, Runways 36-18, Alt: 5333ft, Runway length: 1288ft
- AYMI Ambaluwa: 5.7806°S 145.2292°E, Runways 32-14, Alt: 6505ft, Runway length: 1294ft
- AYDI Bundi: 5.7393°S 145.2429°E, Runways 33-15, Alt: 4443ft, Runway length: 1986ft
The package includes the following features.
- Developed exclusively for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- Fully utilizes the latest MSFS 2024 SDK features
- Benefits from major improvements over the previous SDK for enhanced immersion
- Pack 5 includes 7 hand-crafted airstrips in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea
- Scenic and challenging highland flying
- Airstrips located on elevated plateaus with dramatic terrain
- Offers some of the most visually stunning departures and approaches in MSFS
- Custom-modelled infrastructure
- Unique terminal buildings for each strip
- Airstrip name and elevation displayed on signage
- Noticeboard with local area map
- Incorporation of PNG-inspired artwork to reflect regional culture
- New modelling techniques explored
- More features planned for future updates
- Foundation for additional bush flying adventures
Wanaka Region v2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Released
NZA Simulations released its massive Wanaka Region v2 for MSFS 2024. It’s available on Orbx Direct and on the developer’s own store for $23.48.
Those who purchased v1 for MSFS 2020 can get an upgrade at no additional cost, and it includes the following features.
Core Content
- Full NZA Simulations Proline™ scenery package
- 9 airports and multiple heliports included:
- NZWF – Wanaka Airport (completely remade – see below)
- NZMW/NZOG – Makarora Airstrip & Heliport
- NZHC – Wanaka Lakes Health Centre Heliport
- Aspiring Helicopters base
- Hawea Flat Strip · Dingle Burn Farm Airstrip · Branches Station Airstrip
- Minaret Station Lodge helipads + more
- BRAND NEW – Small agricultural strip on the shores of Lake Hāwea
- Over 5,000 km² of hand-crafted detail covering more than 100 km north-to-south
- 20+ legendary mountain huts in the Southern Alps, many with detailed interiors (Whare Kea Chalet, French Ridge, Liverpool, Colin Todd, Aspiring, Brewster and more – several fully rebuilt)
- The world-famous “That Wanaka Tree” on Lake Wanaka
- National Toy & Transport Museum at Wanaka Airport featuring custom static aircraft, vintage vehicles and the new classic school bus
- Local landmarks, including The Red Bridge and Crossfire Wanaka
2024 Remake – Powered by the Latest Technology
- Complete ground-up reconstruction of NZWF Wanaka Airport featuring NZA Simulations’ brandnew tarmac displacement technology and stunning photo-real PBR texturing on runway, taxiways and aprons
- Entire region upgraded with ultra-high-resolution photo-real ground textures meeting full MSFS 2024 visual standards
- Every custom 3D model rebuilt from scratch with optimised LODs for perfect MSFS 2024 performance
- Airport buildings now fully enterable – walk inside and explore with your avatar
- New agricultural fertilizer loader model at farm strips
- Rivers and lakeshores realigned to the latest Bing imagery
- Significantly enhanced details around Lake Hāwea and the Toy & Transport Museum
- Custom high-resolution aerial imagery covering the complete Wanaka basin
- Updated high-resolution Mount Aspiring / Tititea terrain imagery
3D Interiors
- Wanaka Airport Terminal & Centre of Operations
- Skydive Wanaka Hangar & Customer Area
- Whare Kea Chalet Hut
- Aspiring Helicopters
- Makarora Hangars
Animations
- Animated Hangar Door at NZOG – Makarora Heliport that opens when you land.
- Custom Windsocks
Hammerfest Airport Released for MSFS 2024
Orbx released Hammerfest Airport (ENHF) in Norway for MSFS 2024. It’s available on Orbx Direct for $17.30, and those who purchased the MSFS 2020 can upgrade at no additional cost.
It includes the following features.
- Accurate depiction of ENHF Airport
- High-quality PBR textures
- Custom terminal interior
- Crisp orthoimage surrounding Hammerfest
- Custom mini-cityscape of Hammerfest
- Highly detailed LNG facility
- Custom approach lighting for RWY 22 (circle-to-land)
- Custom Statics
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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