Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including details on the releases of two highly anticipated aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
Yet, before we move on to the news, you can check out a story that received its own individual coverage.
You can find all the flight simulation news below.
Cessna Citation X for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and 2020 Gets Release Date, Pricing, and Details
FlightFX announced the release date, the pricing, and plenty of details about the upcoming Cessna 750 Citation X business jet.
It’ll launch exclusively on the official marketplace for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 on July 10 for $29.99.
It’ll include the following features.
Flight Modeling
- Bespoke Primus 2000 suite: PFD, MFD, VSD, FMZ FMS
- Full VNAV across CLIMB/CRUISE/DESCENT phases
- Custom FADEC, with optional VNAV-coupled autothrottle (via VAMS)
- Winglet/non-winglet variants with accurate performance impact
- Real-time EPB system for dynamic engine performance modeling
Systems Simulation
- Deeply modeled pressurization, environmental, hydraulic, electrical, fuel, and ICE systems
- Full RTU and autopilot functionality
- IRS, CAS, engine sync, FADEC—faithful to the real aircraft
Electronic Flight Bag (VAMS 2.0)
- Navigraph and OpenStreetMap integration
- SimBrief-linked load manager
- Autothrottle, LCD/CRT toggle, cabin state options
- Ground services manager (covers, chocks, GPU, etc.)
- Active Noise Reduction
Visual Modeling
- Volumetric lighting, strobes
- Enhanced exterior/interior lighting with bounce and bake
- Realistic clutter and interactive cabin details
- Dynamic registration on placards and covers
Audio
- Custom sound set recorded onsite in California, USA
- Real APU, engine, mechanical, chimes and cabin interaction sounds.
Accu-Sim Piper PA-60 Aerostar by A2A Simulations Releasing in July
A2A is finally ready to put the Microsoft Flight Simulator version of its Piper PA-60 Aerostar from the Accu-Sim line in the hands of simmers.
The aircraft will launch in early access in July. The announcement was accompanied by a message from the popular general aviation developer.
“We’re excited to announce that the Accu-Sim Aerostar will be launching in early access this July.
Development has taken longer than expected due to a combination of business demands and personal challenges, but the result is an exceptional aircraft that we’re incredibly proud of. With most systems and features already complete, the Aerostar enters early access in a late beta stage, with only a few areas still being refined and polished.
This release gives our community the opportunity to experience the aircraft now and join us for the final stretch of development. A roadmap detailing upcoming updates will follow shortly after release.”
Harvey Field and Monroe Firstair Airports Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Orbx announced the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 version of its package, including Harvey Field (S43) and Monroe Firstair (W16) Airports in Washington State, United States.
The listing is already up on Orbx Direct, although the airports have not been launched yet. For the moment, we get a gallery of screenshots and a list of features.
- Two classics reborn for MSFS 2024
- Located on the west coast of the USA
- Complete dynamic & emissive night lighting
- Full PBR UHD texturing
- Incredibly detailed, high-definition rendition
- Photo-realistic HD textures created from on-site photography to provide the most immersive experience possible
- Perfect landing challenges for the VFR fliers
If you’d like to read more flight simulation news, you can find plenty in our previous roundup article from yesterday.
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