Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including a look at upcoming aircraft and airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020, on top of a few releases.
Before we move on to the news, you can check out a few flight simulation stories that received their own individual coverage:
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 C-130 Hercules Gets Alpha Release Date and Price
- PMDG Narrows Down Release Window for Boeing 777-200ER for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 & MSFS2020
- VR Combat Flight Simulator Aces of Thunder Drops VR Requirement for Both PC and PS5
Beechcraft Bonanza F33A for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 “Coming Soon”
Carenado announced that its Beechcraft Bonanza F33A is “coming soon” to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. It’ll likely be released on the official marketplace as usual for this developer.
Colombo–Bandaranaike International Airport for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 Gets New Screenshots
Venom Labs revealed new screenshots of its upcoming scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, Bandaranaike International Airport (VCBI), serving Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka.
The screenshots were showcased on the developer’s Discord Server.
Rans S-6 Coyote II Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
FlyBoy Simulations released the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 version of its Rans S-6 Coyote II. It’s available on Simmarket for $25.89. If you already have the version for MSFS 2020, you can upgrade for $6.91.
It includes the following features.
- Four variants: trike, bush trike, taildragger, and amphibious
- Custom engine damage model with dynamic wear & tear
- Oil, coolant and fuel managment
- New MSFS24 Preflight mechanics, wear & tear, and dirt accumulation
- Analog steam gauges in combination with TDS GTNXi 750 or MSFS AERA system
- Twelve authentic liveries and high-definition textures
- Accurate 3D model, animations, and flight dynamics tested by real pilots
- Fully interactive cockpit with functional checklists, sunshades, and GoPro camera
- Door physics with custom sounds and damage model.
- Dynamic circuit braker behavior
- Autopilot functionality
- Foldable map/chart
- Upgraded sounds
Lynden Pindling International Airport v2 Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
Sierrasim released v2 of its Lynden Pindling International Airport (MYNN) serving Nassau in the Bahamas. It’s available on Simmarket for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
The price is $23.80, and the upgrade price if you already own v1 is $13.83.
It includes the following features.
- Ground Images
- SDK Ground texture
- Many Airport Objects
- Internal Terminal Model
- Optimized for good performance with LODS
- Night lighting
- Customs Jetways
- Static traffic
Natakhtari Airfield Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
Virtual Sim Solutions released Natakhtari Airfield (UGSA) in Georgia. It’s available on Simmarket for $8.40.
It includes the following features.
- Accurate building models (include Vanilla Sky Hotel)
- PBR textures
- Custom satellite ground
- Static Traffic
- Static Aircraft
- Custom dynamic lighting
- Realistic apron and runway
- Highly optimised
- Actual airport charts included
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.