Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including aircraft and scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
Before we move on with the news, below you can find a couple of stories that received their own individual coverage.
- Fly With Us in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 from Auckland to Christchurch
- Boeing 737 by PMDG Finally Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Without further ado, I leave you with the news.
Airbus A300-B4 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshot and Dev Update
Just Flight released new screenshots and a development update about its vintage Airbus A300-B4. This is actually the first time that we get a full look at the exterior.
The exterior textures are made in 8K resolution. As usual, the weathering will be quite heavy as Just Flight likes to create aircraft that look well used. Artists are currently working on the landing gear before moving to the interior of the cargo holds.
We learn that both the A300B4-203 and the A300B4-103 will be included, with the freighters as well. The cabin has a two-class layout, and it’ll include plenty of features in the galleys.
The flight model is progressing “very well,” and work on the sound set will start soon.
All the aircraft systems have been fully coded, and the aircraft will soon enter wider testing. The navigation systems are fully custom-coded, including a Carousel IV-A Inertial Navigation System (CIVA INS) and the autopilot logic.
A release date has not been announced just yet.
B-17 Flying Fortress for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Officially Released Out of Early Access
MicroProse released version 1.0.0 of its Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
It’s still available at the discounted early access price on Just Flight of $32.99 (the full price should soon be $39.99).
Below you can read the patch notes.
Update 4: Thorpe Abbotts (v1.0.0)
- Added selectable GPS via clipboard
- Added function to Bomb Bay Doors
- Added new LODs for Bomb Bay
- Improved animation speeds
- Tweaks to Sound Package
- Added Paintkit
- Interior Texture Baking Improvements on minor parts
- Finalized Folder Layout
- Gyro removed for more realistic handling
- New Pilot and Copilot camera positions for realistic eye levels.
- Rudder Authority improved.
- Weighty feeling returned.
- Wing Dihedral changes (stops aileron auto-correction)
- Fuel Tank positions now in Real world Wing Locations
- Fuel Flow Corrections
- MOIs corrected
- fuel burn rate corrected
- CG corrected
Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Released in Early Access for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
For an aircraft that leaves early access, one starts it, and the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird is now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 from Blackbird Simulations.
The current price is $34.99, but it’ll increase to $59.99 as development progresses.
Here’s what you can expect.
- Meticulous detailed reproduction of the exterior and interior of the SR-71A.
- All historical liveries (plus a few extra!) are included in the package.
- Authentic and complete simulation of all the SR-71’s unique systems and features.
- Full simulation of air-to-air refuelling from an accurate KC-135T tanker aircraft.
- Four realism modes: beginner, trainee, pilot, and instructor.
- Optional failure system involving more than 150 points that can fail.
- Usage of authentic and exclusive voice recordings of communications between Brian Shul and Walt Watson in all flight phases.
Katowice Wojciech Korfanty Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Drzewiecki Design released Katowice Wojciech Korfanty Airport (EPKT) for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020.
It’s available on Orbx Direct, Simmarket, iniBuilds, and Contrail starting at $22.96. It includes the following features.
- A high-quality model of EPKT Katowice International Airport, featuring the up-to-date version with extensive details across passenger terminals, cargo areas, and airside infrastructure
- FPS-friendly design with advanced night textures, dynamic lighting, PBR materials, and high-definition mesh, including accurate runway profiles
- Performance-friendly interior modeling at passenger terminals and ATC tower, detailed cargo facilities, high-quality static aircraft, custom animated people, and ground vehicles
- Custom ground layout with realistic markings, signage, and wear, individually placed runway, taxiway, and approach lighting, and custom navigation equipment
- Fully compatible with GSX Pro using Cartayna Files
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar Officially Announced for MSFS 2024
iniBuilds officially announced the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar as its next airliner project. The aircraft was previously teased, but now it’s official.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Detailed systems simulation covering electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and environmental logic
- A fully featured AFCS and CAT IIIB autoland system
- Accurate flight dynamics driven by MSFS 2024 aerodynamics and real-world performance manual data
- High-fidelity exterior and interior modelling including cockpit, cabin, and full S-duct tail engine geometry
- Fully modelled triple Litton INS system with era-accurate navigation workflows as well as easy import options and Simbrief integration
- A faithful reproduction of the Performance Management System (PMS) integrated directly with the AFCS and INS
- Period authentic EFB – the iniBuilds Paper Flight Bag
- Flight Engineers panel with manual and automatic modes
- Multiple navigation layouts to suit every style of flying:
- Classic analogue radio-navigation
- Authentic triple-INS long-range setup
- NS combined with PMS for full TriStar automation
- Modern GNS 530 upgrade option
The soundscape is developed by Echo 19 Audio. You can find a video from them below.
Dallas Fort Worth and Liverpool John Lennon Airports Announced for MSFS 2024
iniBuilds also announced two airports, one in the United States, Dallas Fort Worth (KDFW), and one in the UK, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (EGGP)!
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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