Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including plenty of aircraft and scenery releases and reveals for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane 12.
Before we move on to the news, you can check out a story that received individual coverage:
SEPECAT Jaguar for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Released
Azurpoly released its SEPECAT Jaguar attack aircraft, and it’s currently available (for both PC and Xbox) for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on the official marketplace for $31.99. It’ll be released on third-party stores soon.
While the MSFS 2020 version is already compatible with MSFS 2024, a native MSFS 2024 version will be released “in a few weeks” with additional features. An upgrade path will be available for a small price for those who purchase the MSFS 2020 version.
Below you can read the features you can expect.
- Highly detailed 3D model based on 3D scan
- Ultra high resolution textures based on photoscan
- Distinct exterior models for A and GR1 variants
- 16 liveries including both versions
- Immersive sound package crafted by Echo19
- Bespoke AI (multiplayer) sounds
- Initially planned for MSFS 2024, you will find countless small details scattered all around the aircraft
- Various and settable payload, including static weapons
- Flight model developed with the help of former Jaguar pilots
- Fully animated cockpit, including all switches, buttons, breakers, mirrors, etc
- Custom hydraulic system
- Replicated fuel system with functional fuel transfer, fuel dumping and external tank implementation
- Faithful electrical circuits with functional breakers
- Radio-navigation capabilities (VOR, ILS, TACAN, GPS)
- Sophisticated interior and exterior lighting
- Operational heads up display (HUD)
- Ground equipment including GPU and covers animated with relative wind
- Highly detailed pilot model, optionally visible in cockpit view
- Custom and natural pilot animations
- Two helmet variants (Gallet LA100/Guenau 316)
- Many custom-made effects (engine heat blur, afterburner, wingtip vortices)
- Canopy can be jettisoned
- Faithful wingflex animation
- Functional autopilot
- Custom EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) to manage numerous aircraft settings
- GNS 430 and GTN 650 (TDS Sim & PMS50) units for GPS navigation
- Interactive checklists with copilot actions
- Comprehensive flight manual available on our website
- Paintkit to download on our website
Cessna 182Q Skylane Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Carenado released the Cessna 182Q for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
It’s currently available on the official marketplace for $19.99.
Boeing 737 Classic For Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
CSS revealed new screenshots of the classic Boeing 737-500 on its official Discord server. All systems have been completed and are undergoing testing, while the development team is working on the EFB. The external model is finished (alongside the passenger versions of the -300 and -400 versions), and animations are almost completed.
A release date should be announced soon.
Beale Air Force Base Releases for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Blackbird Simulations released the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 version of its Beale Air Force Base (KBAB). It’s available on the developer’s own store for $22.99.
It includes the following features:
MSFS2024 enhancements
- Increased resolution of apron textures
- More pronounced light bloom effects
- Animations and lights reworked for 2024
Scenery Highlights
- Accurate buildings and hangars
- Accurate base specific static planes (U-2, T-38, RQ-4, KC-135)
- Accurate USAF ground equipment
- Support vehicles specific to U-2 operations
- Detailed and accurate tarmac texturing with weathering effects true to the actual base
- Dynamic night lighting
- Animated ground crew and ground equipment (beacon, birdstrike radar, flags)
- Detailed depiction of PAVE PAWS radar installation east of the base
Marrakesh Menara Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and MSFS 2024
Ismaberk released its rendition of Marrakesh Menara Airport (GMMX) in Morocco for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and compatible with MSFS 2024.
It’s currently available on Simmarket for $25.25,
Cheyenne Regional Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
FSXcenery released Cheyenne Regional Airport (KCYS) in the United States. It’s currently available for MSFS 2020 on Simmarket, priced at $18.48.
Piper PA28-161 Warrior II Released for X-Plane 12
Just Flight and developer Thranda Design released the X-Plane 12 version of the Piper PA28-161 Warrior II.
It’s currently available on the Just Flight Store for €36.95, where you can also read the long list of features.
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.