Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including releases and announcements related to airports and aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
Boeing 777-300ER Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
CaptainSim released its first airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and it’s the Boeing 777-300ER. It’s available at the developer’s own store for $19.99.
It includes the following features. As usual with this developer, keep in mind that the systems can’t be considered study-level, as they partly use the code from the default 747.
EXTERIOR
- Highly detailed and accurate model of the Boeing 777-300ER GE90-115B
- High resolution textures
- Cabin with 3D windows, interior and animated pilots
Also, the following animations are included:
- Radome
- Radar
- Pilots windows (2)
- Pilots show/hide
- FWD access door
- Pitot plugs (4)
- E/P hatch
- FWD outflow valve
- E/E door
- Entry doors (8)
- Emergency doors (2)
- Service access doors (2)
- RAT service access
- Engine cowlings (4)
- Engine covers (4)
- Ram air inlets (2)
- Ram air outlets (2)
- FWD cargo door
- AFT cargo door
- Bulk cargo door
- AFT outflow valve
- APU intake
- APU cowling
- AFT access door
- Wheel chocks
- Escape slides (8)
LIVERIES
- American Airlines N723AN
- Air Canada C-FITU
- Air France F-GSQL
- Air New Zealand ZK-OKQ
- British Airways G-STBN
- Emirates A6-EGQ
- Japan Airlines JA737J
- KLM PH-BVO
- Qatar A7-BAW
- United Airlines N2250U
- Captain Sim House
COCKPIT AND CABIN
- Detailed and accurate model of the 777 flight deck
- Essential system functionality simulated
- Some systems use default 747 (must be installed)
- Working pilots’ windows
- Removable sunshades, paper charts, drink cups
- Realistic adjustable cockpit lighting
- Complete passenger cabin
- Stock EFB on the captain’s EFB
- Custom animations control via F/O EFB
- Custom views including wing views
MISC FEATURES
- Supports most features of FS24
- Supports a growing number of livery packs with numerous variants of optional equipment
- Repaint Kit
- Sim Ops
Cessna Citation CJ3+ for Microsoft Flight Simulator Slightly Delayed
LivToAir announced on its Discord server that its Cessna Citation CJ3+ will be delayed by a week. It’ll be released on May 8, priced at $26.99.
The initial release will be for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, while more information about the MSFS 2024 version will come prior to release. It’ll be available on the official marketplace for PC and Xbox, on Simmarket, on iniBuild’s store, and on Flightsim.to.
Fukuoka Airport and City Scenery v2 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
SamScene3D revealed on its Discord Server version 2 of its popular Fukuoka add-on, including both the airport (RJFF) and the nearby Japanese city.
Kitakyushu Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator for Free
gege3 released a rendition of Kitakyushu Airport (RJFR) in Japan for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
It’s available for free on Flightsim.to.
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.