Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including updates about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020 and a couple of releases.
Yet, before we move to the news, we have an interesting interview for your perusal.
You can check out all the flight simulation news below.
Cessna Citation CJ3+ for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
LivToAir released on Discord another batch of screenshots of its Cessna Citation CJ3+, showing both the interior and the exterior of the aircraft.
According to the developer, the aircraft is “getting close to its final shape” and there are about one month left of work, plus one to prepare for release.
Check out a ChasePlane Deep Dive Video
Parallel 42 released an extensive deep dive video showing pretty much the entire tutorial of its ChasePlane application that will overhaul the camera system in Microsoft Flight Simulator.
The developer also posted a clarification on the cloud feature, which will have the following pricing structure and will be completely optional.
- $0 – Enjoy ChasePlane without the //42 Cloud.
- $5/year – Extend your access for another year.
- $20 one-time – Get lifetime access, no renewals needed.
Waterfalls of Switzerland, Meringen Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Cli4D Designs released another of its scenery add-ons enriching the already beautiful landscapes of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, this time focusing on Meringen, Switzerland.
It’s available on Orbx Direct and Simmarket for approximately $18. It includes the following.
- POI included are Rosenlaui river, Reichenbachfall, Wasserfall Alpbach, Wandelbachfall, Falcherenbachfall, Oltschibachfall, Giessbach Waterfalls, Grandhotel Giessbach, Grandhotel Giessbach, Swiss Helicopter LSXZ, Wasserfall Rosenlauischlucht.
- High-Resolution Textures: Utilized high-resolution PBR textures to capture the intricate details of the buildings, roads, waterfalls, cliffs, and riverbanks.
- Dynamic Water Effects: Implemented realistic water animations, including cascading waterfalls and flowing rivers.
- Corrected road profiles and textures.
- Added points of interest and interactive elements, such as helicopter landing pads and roads, for an enriched flying experience.
Lockheed JetStar for Microsoft Flight Simulator Leaves Early Access
Big Radials announced that the early access of its Lockheed JetStar business jet for Microsoft Flight Simulator has now ended with the release of version 1.0.1.
You can purchase it on the developer’s own store, now at full price (€27,95), or wait for the official marketplace release on Thursday, February 20.
- Full native flight model, 3D assets, sounds, 4K textures, PBR, everything!
Goes without saying right? - Custom XPDR Instrument
- Fully interactive cockpit
- Complete Fuel System Management for all 6 tanks
- Autopilot
-OK You kind of expect that in a jet but this is a first for us! - Support for GTN750 from PMS50 and TDSSIM
-The first time it actually makes sense for us to include one of these fancy touchscreen devices in our planes. - Custom AutoStart code that follows correct start procedure of 3, 4, 2, 1.
- Overhead Panel Fully Interactable
- Ability to switch between PMS & TDS GTN750. Defaults to PMS only.
- Custom CIVA INS Instrument (initial version with full entry and heading bug control)
- Custom ADF Instrument
- External 3D Model
- External 3D Textures
- Left Side Panel
- Right Side Panel
- Paint Kit
- Liveries (Elvis IS coming!)
- Sounds
- Flight Model (almost there!)
- Full Checklist for all stages of flight (Only a couple stages missing now)
If you’d like to get into flight simulation but you’re perhaps a bit intimidated by its apparent complexity, you can read our introductory guide, alongside the second episode focusing on installing add-ons, and another showcasing the basic instruments.
You can also read more flight simulation news in the previous roundup article.