Boeing 737-500 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Update: At the moment, the developer has suspended the creation of new licenses due to a server-related bottleneck and will announce when sales will resume on its official Discord server. They’re also manually validating purchases in order to provide the aircraft to customers who have already purchased it.
It’s worth mentioning that many users have been alerted by their antivirus software when trying to utilize the aircraft. The developer claims it’s a matter of false positives, and at the moment, there is no definitive evidence of foul play. Yet, you should always use your best judgment when using software that is causing these kinds of alerts.
CSS has finally released its previously delayed Boeing 737-500, which i the first of a line of classics that will include the -300 and -400 as well, on top of the cargo variants.
It’s available on the developer’s own website. To get access to the plane (and the rest of the line when it’s released), you can opt to pay $5 a month, $50 a year, or $120 to bypass the subscription model altogether.
The developers claim the following features.
- Accurate rendition of the 737 Classic with all systems integrated, including weather* and terrain radars, onboard systems, and various immersive features like functioning windshield wipers and more
- Excellent flight dynamic model, tested by real pilots
- Authentic sounds with surround sound support
- Almost all possible equipment modifications ever installed on the 737 Classic Family – will be added in future updates
- Custom EFB, allowing flexible configuration of panels, fuel and load data, charts and performance calculations
- The failure of a system depends on the age and condition of your aircraft. In fact, almost everything can fail, including minor issues like burnt-out bulbs in the cabin – will be added in future updates
- Simbrief and Navigraph integration, as well as GSX profiles. GSX load integration will come in future updates
- Basic livery pack with current and historical operators
- Entirely externally run systems, allowing for incredible fidelity
It’s worth reminding that the aircraft is available only for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, for now.
Kisangani Bangoka International Airport Released for Free for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
EchoMikeRDC released a rendition of the recently renewed Kisangani Bangoka International Airport (FZIC) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
It’s available on flightsim.to for the highly affordable price of zero dollars.
It includes the following features.
- Custom-modeled terminal buildings, Control Tour and Presidential Pavillon with realistic textures ;
- Accurate ground markings and night lighting ;
- Lush tropical vegetation true to the region ;
- Static objects to enhance immersion
Queen Beatrix International Airport v2 Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
TropicalSim released version 2 of its Queen Beatrix International Airport (TNCA), serving Oranjestad, in the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. It’s available on Simmarket for $24.78.
If you have the previous version, you can upgrade for $16,61. It includes the following features.
- Highly detailed rendition of Reina Beatrix International Airport / TNCA located on the island of Aruba
- New USA departure terminal and other buildings of the phase A expansion plan
- Full night illumination
- Native MSFS Dynamic Lighting
- Seamless integration with default MSFS scenery
- Usage of MSFS PBR Materials
- Usage of MSFS SDK FlightSim Materials
- Usage of MSFS SDK native gITF models
Saab 37 Viggen Released for X-Plane 12
DeltaWings Simulations released a rendition of the Swedish-made Saab 37 Viggen multirole combat aircraft for X-Plane 12 only. It’s available on Xplane.org for $39.95.
It includes the following features.
- Highly detailed 3D exterior model
- Highly detailed 3D cockpit model
- Highly detailed 3D pilot figure
- 4K Highly Detailed Textures
- 2K Optional Textures available for download from our site for performance improvement
- 10 Free Highly detailed real world liveries plus our house livery
- Custom cockpit instruments
- Custom particles system
- Custom cockpit lights
- Custom external lights
- Custom HUD to match the real jet HUD representation and behaviour.
- Custom Sounds
- Custom remove before flight objects
- Custom Heat Seek missile logic for caged and uncaged
- Custom camera modules for reconnaissance missions (output is saved in style)
- Custom middle I-ind display representation
- Custom throttle and stick commands
- Custom countermeasures logic
- Custom Hydraulic handling and SPAK dampening system
- Custom Autopilot
- Custom Reverser STOL system (Short TakeOff and Landing)
- Custom Flight instrument systems
- CK37 aircraft computer with navigation data, time on target, and fuel calculation systems
- Data input / output interface and pre-planned data tape functionality
- TILS (Tactical Instrument Landing System)
- Sharable Data Tape
Boeing AH-64 Apache for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020 Released
KwijFlight released the “Hunter,” which is basically a renamed Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter, likely for licensing reasons. It’s available on iniBuids for $26.95.
It includes the following features.
- Flight model – Accessible flight model with realistic performance and helicopter control inputs
- Autopilot and stability system – Stability Augmentation and Control System to make helicopter flying easier including autohover mode. Plus additional autopilot functions for easy flight with Heading, Speed and Altitude modes
- Simulated electrical system – Accurate electrical system featuring generators, APU, and Ground Power for realistic power management
- Simulated fuel system – Detailed fuel system with auto tank transfer and balancing
- Multi-functional display (MFD) – 5 MFDs with detailed system layouts and functionality
- Electronic Up Front Display (EUFD) – Radio communication and transponder management
- Keyboard Control Unit (KCU) – Enter dynamic information to essential EFB and EUFD pages using a functional keyboard
- Interactable Front and Rear Cockpits – Control the action from the Gunner or Pilot seat with functional cockpit interactions
- Mission Management System – (iniManager Only) Spawn dynamic mission scenarios for land and sea with active enemies and Forward Arming and Refueling Point (FARP) to continue the mission
- Weapon System – (iniManager) Use a wide arsenal of guns, rockets and the lethal hellfire missile. Automatic targeting and tracking with the help of your copilot/gunner to destroy ground targets
- Damage Model – (iniManager Only) Mission targets are alive and will inflict damage on your aircraft if you stray too close
- Custom Effects – Custom lighting, rotor downwash, flare, engine/fuselage damage and weapon effects (iniManager only)
- Custom Animations – Custom main and tail rotor swash plate and blade effects
If you’d like to read more flight simulation news, you can find plenty in the previous roundup article from yesterday.
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