Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including plenty of releases of scenery and aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020.
Before we head into the evening’s news, you can check out a story that received its own individual coverage.
Albatros D.III OAW for MSFS 2020 Released
Flight Level 24 released the MSFS 2020 version of its Albatros D.III OAW World War I fighter. It’s available on Simmarket for $26.38.
It comes with the following features and we know that it’s also coming for MSFS 2024 at some point.
- developed as a native MSFS2020 aircraft, no conversions
- unique and realistic mechanical systems such as accurate anemometer airspeed indicator
- extensive 3d model including details under the hood with MSFS native materials and PBR textures
- 4k textures
- custom sounds pack
- many custom visual effects
- a lot of dynamic animations including engine vibrations, wind affected ribbon…
- fully functional guns
- accurate CFD model
- engine modeling and performance analysis using real world data.
Bovec Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Released
ST Simulations released the MSFS 2024 version of Bovec Airport (LJBO) in Slovenia. It’s available on Simmarket for $13.18, but customers who purchased the MSFS 2020 version can get a free upgrade.
It includes the following:
- This version is only for MSFS 2024.
- Fully compatible with MSFS2024’s new LOD system
- LOD has been added for all 3D models.
- Custom Hangar of the Bovec Airport with interior details
- Cafe Aeroklub Bovec 3D Model
- SkyDive Bovec
- Animated Country and Event Flags
- Custom Gliders and Trailers
- Custom Event Tents
- A lot of custom objects, models and details for the environment
- Highly Detailed Textures, Physically Based Rendering (PBR), Reflective and Realistic Textures
- Realistic and Highly Detailed Representation of the Airport
Laramie Regional Airport Released for MSFS 2020 and 2024
FSXcenery released Laramie Regional Airport (KLAR) in the United States for both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024.
It’s available on Simmarket for $17.01.
Curaçao International Airport v2 Released for MSFS 2020
Tropicalsim released v2 of its Curaçao International Airport (TNCC) in the Caribbean for MSFS 2020. It’s available on Simmarket for $23,75. Those who purchased v1 can get an upgrade for €14.64.
It includes the following features.
- Highly detailed rendition of Hato International Airport / TNCC located on the island of Curaçao
- Fully detailed interior of the departure terminal and the arrivals terminal
- Full night illumination
- Native MSFS Dynamic Lighting
- Seamless integration with default MSFS scenery
- Usage of MSFS PBR Materials
- Usage of MSFS SDK FlightSim Materials
- Usage of MSFS SDK native gITF models
Lavochkin La-5 Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
HiMASTERS revealed work-in-progress images of a Lavochkin La-5 World War II fighter. The plan for this project, albeit few details were revealed, is “to make this legendary aircraft as immersive and true-to-life as possible, capturing every nuance of its unique design.”
İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
MM Simulations released new screenshots of İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (LTBJ) in Turkey, showing off more of the complex terminal building.
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.