Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including the release of multiple aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
Before we move on to the news, you can check out a story that received its own individual coverage:
Boeing 727 Passenger Version Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
FlightSimStudio released the passenger version of its classic trijet Boeing 727. It’s available on Aeosoft’s Store, Contrail, and Simmarket for $40 plus tax.
It includes the following features.
Detailed Exterior
- Detailed PBR Textures
- Custom Animations, to reflect passenger ground operation (boarding and catering)
- 3D Lighting
- Custom Liveries
- Aero Continente
- Air Canada
- Air Florida
- Alitalia
- American Airlines
- ANA
- Avianca
- Rollout liverie
- British Airways (Comair)
- Condor
- Guardia Nacional Mexico
- Iberia
- Lufthansa
- Olympic
- PanAm
- PSA
- Southwest
- United Airlines
- USAir
- Zuliana
Detailed Interior
- Complete cockpit, adapted to passenger operation
- Plenty of cockpit interactions like checklists, windows, etc.
- Custom cabin with business and tourist class
- Cabin crew simulation with custom sounds and interaction
- Custom night lighting, which can be controlled manually or by the cabin crew, based on the flight phase
Electronic Flight Bag aka Clipboard
- Interactive Weight & Balance Menu incl. Simbrief import
- Takeoff/Landing Performance Calculation
- Descent Calculator
- Passenger Version EFB options
- Various Aircraft Options
Flight Dynamics
- Done by a real pilot with tons of data references
Comprehensive Systems
- Full-featured Flight Engineer Panel
- Custom SP-150 autopilot
- Many custom logics i.e. electrical logic for APU, GPU, GEN including generator paralleling and sync lights system
Navigation Options
- Classic: Radio navigation with independend 1/2 sources (AP coupled)
- Retro: Custom simulated CIVA INS (AP coupled)
- Modern Standard: GNS530 (AP coupled) by Working Title with latest feature set
- Modern Real: GNS-XLS with advisory VNAV
- Futuristic: PMS GTN750 & TDS GTNXi (separate products)
Soundset
- Realistic replica of the JT8D-9 characteristics
- Immersive interior soundscape including cabin announcements and passenger chatter
Easy Entry Menu (Crew Manager)
- Automatic checklist flows
- Automatic monitoring of systems (i.e. fuel feed, packs temperature, etc.)
Cessna CH-1 Skyhook Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and MSFS 2024
Cowan Simulations released a new helicopter, the classic Cessna CH-1. It’s developed natively for Microsoft Flight Simulator but compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
It’s available on the developer’s own store for $24.99.
It promises the following features:
- Free Future Updates Continuous improvements based on pilot feedback
- Fully Bindable Throttle Compatible with your hardware
- Supports Default MSFS Bindings Plug-and-play ready
- Bindings Explained Manual walks through every control
- User Manual Visuals, setup, and tips included
- Professional Paint Kit Model and textures for livery creation
- Persistence System Saves weight, balance, and config
- Real Pilot Input Dynamics tested by real-world pilots
- Authentic Startup Realistic checklist-driven start-up
- Animated Passengers Adds subtle realism in flight
- Accurate Systems Realistic avionics and interactive gauges
- Custom Animated Pilot Modeled after CowanSim’s creator, Joshua Cowan
- 3D In-Cockpit Checklist Visual checklist at your fingertips
- Default Sim Checklist Also accessible via MSFS toolbar
- Removable Doors Open or remove doors mid-flight or on ground
- Vibration Effects Dynamic airframe feedback
- 20 Liveries Hand-crafted paint jobs included
- Dynamic Weight Options Add/remove objects in-flight
- Wwise Sound Pack Fully spatialized and dynamic audio
- Full VR Compatibility Smooth experience in virtual reality
- True-to-Life Flight Dynamics Precision rotorcraft handling
- Custom Instruments Smooth, detailed 3D gauges
- Night Lighting Immersive, realistic lighting after dark
- Detailed Modeling High-detail interior and exterior
- 4K PBR Textures Crisp visuals with realistic shading
Tecnam P2002 JF Sierra Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Aerosachs released another Tecnam aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and it’s the Tecnam P2002 Sierra in the JF variant with the fixed tricycle landing gear.
It’s available on Simmarket for $25.19. It includes the following claimed features:
- Unmatched Flight Dynamics: Experience flight characteristics that mirror real-world performance. Every maneuver, turn, and climb has been meticulously crafted to deliver authentic handling, ensuring that each flight is as exhilarating as it is precise.
- Attention to Detail: From the refined exterior textures to the intricately modeled cockpit instruments, every element of the P2002 Sierra has been designed to reflect the true essence of the aircraft. This commitment to detail is evident in the realistic animations and operational systems throughout the model.
- Collaborative Development: Developed hand-in-hand with actual pilots and aircraft owners, this add-on embodies a depth of knowledge and passion that is rare in simulation. Their firsthand insights have been integral to achieving an unparalleled level of accuracy.
- Enhanced Immersion: Step inside a fully interactive cockpit, complete with advanced avionics and dynamic displays, all designed to enhance your situational awareness and immersion from pre-flight checks to landing.
- Comprehensive Systems Simulation: Every switch, dial, and control is modeled with care, ensuring that the operational systems not only look authentic but also perform as expected, adding a layer of realism that serious simmers will appreciate.
Birmingham Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Gets New Videos
Pyreegue released new video clips of its Birmingham Airport (EGBB) in the UK for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
The clips are particularly interesting as they show the reflective materials and an animated clock that actually displays the in-simulator time.
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.