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 story that received its own individual coverage.
Without further ado, I leave you with the news.
McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Maddog “20th Anniversary Edition” for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and MSFS 2024 Released
Leonardo released its “Fly the Maddog – 20th Anniversary Edition” including the following models.
- McDonnell Douglas MD-82 – JT8D-217A/C engines – Registration I-LEOX – House livery
- McDonnell Douglas MD-83 – JT8D-219 engines – Registration N590AA – American Airlines livery
- McDonnell Douglas MD-88 – JT8D-219 engines – Registration N991DL – Delta Air Lines livery
More liveries are available via the official installer.
It’s available on Simmarket for $92.92. Those who have the original release for MSFS 2020 can upgrade for $32,14. That being said, if you purchased it after December 1, 2025, the upgrade will be free.
Main features:
- Pax cabin & Interior Simulation
- Authentic cockpit and external sounds, recorded from a real MD-82 aircraft.
- Flight Management System (FMS)
- Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)
- Communication & Radios
- Electrical System
- Fire Protection
- Flight Controls
- Fuel System
- Hydraulic System
- Ice & Rain Protection
- Indicating & Warning Systems
- Landing Gear & Braking
- Navigation Systems
- EGPWS with Terrain
- Weather Radar
- Pneumatic System
- Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
- Doors & Ground Handling
- Powerplant & Engine Management
- Lighting Systems
- Sounds & Audio Environment
- Flight Dynamics & Effects
- Camera Systems & Views
- Documentation & Manuals
Customizable avionics:
- Flight Management System (FMS) options:
- Honeywell 4052504 AFMS with full LNAV and VNAV capabilities
- Canadian Marconi CMA-900 (LNAV) plus PMS (Performance Management System)
- RMI types
- HFDS (Head-up Flight Display System)
- Autobrakes
- Altimeters
- TRP (Thrust Rating Panel)
- TAS/SAT indicator
- EFIS options
Dual, fully independent Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) tablets (CM1/CM2).
- Each EFB includes the following apps:
- Setup
- Performance Calculator
- Weight & Balance Calculator
- Electronic Flight Folder (SimBrief integrated)
- Electronic Aircraft Technical Log
- Documents (Operating Manuals)
- Services (aircraft customisation, GSX integration, doors and stairs control, etc.)
- Navigraph Charts app (subscription required)
Navigraph Charts and SimBrief full support and integration.
GSX fully integrated and operated directly from the in-cockpit Electronic Flight Bag (EFB).
IVAO/VATSIM ACARS / CPDLC integration via Hoppie.
SayIntentions.AI ACARS / CPDLC integration.
BeyondATC ACARS / CPDLC integration.
It’s worth mentioning that the aircraft is not natively created for MSFS 2024, but the developer claims it has been optimized for the new simulator while retaining compatibility with MSFS 2020.
Casa C-212-200 Aviocar for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 Gets New Screenshots
Project Max Lead Developer Mohamad Haykal revealed on the FSDeveloper forums more screenshots of the screenshots and the cabin of the Casa C-212-200 Aviocar for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024.
We learn that the last 15% of development remains to be done and the aircraft could release by New Year or the first week of January.
It’ll include plenty of customization options, including external fin options, interior configs, cockpit configs, ramp wheel, ramp covers, antennas, and many more. The aircraft’s electronics, hydraulics, fuel, and control systems have also been reproduced to match real-world data, following the aircraft’s Manuals and feedback from real pilots.
It works well in MSFS 2024 but lacks some native features like the walkaround mode.
Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport Released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Taimodels released Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (KBZN) for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020. It’s available on iniBuilds for $18.61.
It includes the following features.
- Handcrafted and detailed PBR ground markings and textures based on the latest airport layout
- Detailed terminal interiors
- Realistic terminals, cargo facilities, and airport buildings created with MSFS PBR materials
- Accurate airport lighting, taxiways, and aprons
- Optimized for performance across most system types
- Fire Effect
We already know that the airport will also be released for X-Plane 12.
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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