Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including the release of an aircraft and three airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020, alongside release details for another aircraft.
Before we head into the evening’s news, you can check out a couple of stories that received their own individual coverage.
- Global Power Lines Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
- X-Plane 12 Update 12.2.0 Beta Released With Graphics Improvements and More
Cessna Citation CJ3+ for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets Release Details
LivToAir announced on its Discord server that its Cessna Citation CJ3+ will release on the official Microoft Flight Simulator marketplace on May 1 and will be priced at $26.99.
The plan is to release the MSFS 2024 version at the same time, but that’s not set in stone just yet.
Blackshape BK160-TR Gabriél Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
Flying Fries released a rendition of the Blackshape BK160-TR Gabriél general aviation trainer. It’s available on Simmarket for $28.77.
It includes the following features:
- Highly detailed 3D modeling and 4K texturing.
- Custom sound pack created specifically for the Gabriel.
- Modern engine/propeller simulation and modern fuel system.
- Complex electrical system with working circuit breakers.
- Multiple custom pilot/passengers that can be selected from the EFB.
- Failure system including broken propeller and canopy.
- Fly with or without engine covers… And get a close look at the Lycoming IO-320.
- Multiple payload configurations: fly from the front or rear seat, with or without a passenger.
- Uses the MSFS/Working Title native Garmin avionics and autopilot suite.
- Aircraft configuration and fueling via the EFB (no need for the fuel and payload menu or the FS2024 EFB).
- Engine and ground roll vibration effects in the cockpit.
- Interactive exterior static elements (remove the chocks, pitot covers and access stairs manually if you wish).
- All custom visual effects (various engine smoke, heat blur, dust and rain spray, etc.)
- 10 unique liveries. Some of them are based on their real counterparts.
- 5 LODs for optimized multiplayer performance.
- Lots of easter eggs to find
Dortmund Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator and MSFS 2024
Aerosoft and MPScenery released Dortmund Airport (EDLW) in Germany for both Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020. It’s available on the Aerosoft store for $18.29.
It includes the following features.
- Designed interior with animated passengers
- Viewing terrace on the upper level, also with animated passengers
- Including GAT, two helicopter stands & flight school complex of Star Wings Dortmund
- Custom jetway and lighting models
- Custom models for static objects, e.g. tankers and fire engines
- Custom GSX profile included (with functional VDGS)
Tabarka–Aïn Draham International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Cat3Dual released the MSFS 2024 version of its Tabarka–Aïn Draham International Airport (DTKA) in Tunisia. It’s currently available on Simmarket for $10.82.
It includes the following features, and a free upgrade is available for those who purchased the MSFS 2020 version released a couple of weeks ago.
- Handcrafted passenger terminal, air traffic control tower, and fire station
- Accurate airfield wayfinders: airfield lighting, taxiway signs and markings
- Custom perimeter wall and apron flood lights
- Custom windsock with red obstruction lights
- Landside enhancement with red/white curbs, security checkpoints, and carpark
Rijeka Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020 Released
Pilot Experience Sim released its Rijeka Airport (LDRI) in Croatia. It’s available on iniBuilds for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 for $13.03.
Be sure to get the right version because you get only a 35% discount to purchase the version for the other simulator.
Here’s a feature list.
- Ultra realistic airport representation
- Friendly FPS
- Advanced LODs system for a smooth experience
- Added new scenery configurator for MSFS
- New AFCAD 2025
- Custom ground poly using new MSFS tools and custom textures
- HD PBR texturing
- Full custom HD design (handmade)
- Realistic design of the buildings
- Advanced ambient occlusion
- Ultra detailed interiors design
- Added many animated objects
- Added animated hangar doors
- Added many custom ambiant sounds
- Repositioned and updated taxi signs like in real
- Repositioned PAPIs
- Car park designed
- Added 3D people library
- Added custom plant library
- Enhanced realistic terrain terraforming
- Designed INA Factory’s
- Designed Omisalj camping
- Realistic runway profile
- Custom dynamic guard lights
- Custom HIALS
- Added enhanced night textures
- Added dynamic custom spot lights
- PBR static Mil Mi 8
- PBR static custom airport vehicles
- PBR static F-84
- PBR training firefighter training carcass
- Added custom local vegetation
- Added custom HD library objects
- Replaced Windsocks
- Added advanced custom GSX profile
- Added interactive terminal doors working with GSX PRO
- Added custom airport services
- Online updates (PESIM Central linked)
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.