Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including aircraft and airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
Without further ado, I leave you with the news.
Dassault Falcon 50 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots and Development Update
Contrail released new screenshots and a development update about its Dassault Falcon 50. You can read it below.
“Over the past weeks, development has moved into a more advanced and demanding phase. We are now actively testing all phases of flight, supported by real-world pilots, mechanics, and a group of experienced beta testers who provide detailed and constructive feedback. The aircraft is being flown across a wide range of regions, weather conditions, and operational scenarios, helping us validate behavior that only becomes apparent once the aircraft is used extensively.
From a systems perspective, most systems are now implemented. Current work is focused on refinement, resolving edge cases, and addressing issues that emerge as systems interact with each other. A particular area of attention is autopilot tuning, where we are ensuring stable and predictable behavior across all modes and phases of flight.
On the visual side, 3D modeling is largely complete, both inside and out. Sound design remains a significant work item, as the sound set still requires further tuning to accurately represent the aircraft in different operating conditions.
Our beta testers have also contributed beyond test flying. Several community liveries have already been created within the beta group, such as this RAF Envoy MK1, which is actually a FA900LX but looks just as good on our FA50.
In addition to the aircraft itself, there are still important elements to complete outside of core development. This includes a comprehensive manual and structured tutorials. As this is our first aircraft project, we consider proper documentation and onboarding an essential part of the overall product, not an optional extra.
With this in mind, we want to clarify our release expectations. While a release within this year was communicated as a development target, it was never a promise. At this stage, meeting that target would require compromises we are not willing to make. We prefer to take the necessary time to complete the remaining work to the standard we expect for our first release.
Development continues steadily, and we will keep you informed as the project progresses. More updates to follow.”
Native MSFS 2024 Learjet 35 Showcased; Lancair Legacy Teased
Flysimware plans to release the native MSFS 2024 version of its Learjet 35A within a week. It’ll be a beta release followed by “a few months of updates and refinements.”
We get two videos showing the aircraft and its failures, on top of another video teasing a Lancair Legacy.
Newcastle Airport Native MSFS 2024 Version Gets Release Date
RW Profiles announced that the MSFS 2024 native version of its Newcastle International Airport (EGNT) in the UK will be released on December 16.
You can check out a trailer above.
Warsaw Radom Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
Drzewiecki Design revealed new images of Warsaw Radom Airport (EPRA) in Poland.
We also have the usualm brief development update.
“This week was all about EPRA Radom and closing the remaining gaps. The ATC tower interior is now fully modeled, the terminal received another round of refinements and equipment updates, and LODs are in place across the airport. Navigation aids were tested and tuned, with ILS and reference points carefully adjusted, and taxiway lights were replaced with custom models. The Radom area also expanded beyond the fence line, with the cathedral completed, new service buildings added, and supporting infrastructure around the nearby highway coming together.
A few extra details slipped in as well: a DO&CO container, a terminal airport model inside EPRA, and even a viewing tower at the stadium in Ożarowice. Small elements, but the kind that quietly make the scenery feel finished.”
We also get the usual development update, providing information on the progress of each airport. In particular, Katowice appears to be close to done.
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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