Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including releases and reveals for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane.
Before we move on, you can check out a few stories that received their own individual coverage.
- Volanta Update v1.11.3 Focuses on Quality-of-Life improvements and Fixes
- PMDG Boeing 777-200ER Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 C-130 Hercules Released With Paid Alpha
You can find all the flight simulation news below.
Beechcraft Bonanza F33A Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Carenado has released its Beechcraft Bonanza F33A for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. It’s currently available on the official marketplace for $19.99.
It includes the following features:
- 8 liveries + 1 White.
- KFC 225 autopilot with trim-based pitch control.
- Garmin GNS530 and GNS430 as primary navigation systems.
- Compatible with GTN750/GTN650 and GTN750Xi/GTN650Xi (requires pms50.com or tdssim.com).
- Bendix King KI 525A HSI and KA 285 mode annunciator panel.
- Garmin GMA 340 audio panel.
- Garmin GTX 330 transponder.
- Bendix King KR 87 ADF with digital readout.
No product description - Functional standby instruments and adjustable interior lighting.
- Custom high-fidelity stereo sound pack recorded from the real aircraft (engine, switches, levers, and interior ambiance).
- Realistic aerodynamic modeling and engine performance based on verified POH data.
- Optimized for MSFS 2024 with detailed systems simulation and accurate flight behavior.
- Tablet interface for switching between GNSS and GTNs (if installed).
Cessna Citation CJ3+ for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020 Gets New Screenshots and Details
Liv2Air released new screenshots and a features list of its upcoming, Cessna Citation CJ3+, which will be released on May 8, priced at $26.99.
Here’s what you can expect.
Feature List:
- Accurate Flight Model
- 8 liveries
- Custom G3000 systems based on the WTG3000
- Custom GTC with new pages (initialization, ext lights, temps, Takeoff & Landing Data)
- Custom wwise sounds
- Stickshaker
- Custom Deicing systems & Icing visual effects
- EFB – including the following apps:
- Airplane – Ground operations & weights
- Map
- Notes
- Navigraph
- Simbreif
- Interactable cabin
Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Video
Photorico Scenery released a new video of its upcoming Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (TJSJ) serving San Juan in Puerto Rico.
Since we can’t embed videos from Facebook, you can take a look directly here.
Jiansanjiang Shidi Airport Released for X-Plane 12
Dark Blue Scenery released its new airport for X-Plane 12, and this time it’s Jiansanjiang Shidi Airport in China. It’s available on Simmarket for $13.86.
It comes with the following features (sic):
- Detail modeled terminal buliding with 4K texture
- Custom light
- Custom ground texture
- Beautiful surrounding with optional custom navigation data
- Local ground service vehicles rebuild from real world
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.