Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including details and releases of aircraft and airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane 12.
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.
Accu-Sim Piper PA-60 Aerostar for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Released in Early Access
A2A simulations released the early access version of the Piper PA-60 Aerostar 600 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
It’s available on the developer’s own store for $49.99.
While it’s called an early access, the developer mentions that it will be “short and focused.” The Aerostar is “in a very advanced stage of development (late beta), with the majority of systems and features complete. Only final refinements and polish remain.”
It comes with the following features.
- Optimized Performance: Fully Native MSFS2024 model with all the LOD and performance features that comes with a native model. Fluid in-sim performance comparable to default MSFS2024 aircraft.
- Accu-Sim 2.0 Aerodynamics: Physics-based external aerodynamics engine for realistic flight dynamics, validated against real-world Aerostar performance.
- Per-Cylinder Engine Simulation: Complete physics-based model of twin Lycoming IO-540-G1B5 engines, simulating fuel injection, ignition, and wear.
- Dynamic Ground Physics: True weight-on-wheels simulation, tire side-loading, and surface-specific responses (e.g., pavement, grass).
- Sophisticated Vibration Physics: Realistic ground roll and engine vibration effects, unique to the Aerostar’s twin-engine configuration.
- Authentic Fuel System: Simulates fuel lines, crossfeed, boost pumps, and contamination risks, with 174.5 gallons usable capacity.
- Custom Oil System: Dynamic viscosity and contaminants that degrade oil, affecting engine performance.
- Advanced Starter Simulation: Physically turns engines through compression cycles, with realistic starting challenges.
- Physics-Driven Sound Environment: Over 1,000 dynamic sound effects, including engine rumble, hydraulic pumps, and cockpit interactions.
- Detailed Modeling: High-fidelity external and internal textures with wear effects, dynamic registration decals, and animations.
- Custom Avionics Stack: Collins Microline avionics with AMR-350 audio panel, VHF-251 COM radios, VIR-351 nav receivers, IND-450 DME, ADF-650 and TDR-950 transponder
- GPS Integration: Supports MSFS default/Working Title GNS 430W/530W, freeware KLN-90B, PMS GTN 750, and TDS GTN 750Xi (if installed).
- Century NSD-360A HSI: Custom needle-smoothing physics for realistic navigation.
- Century IV Autopilot: Advanced two-axis autopilot simulation.
• Simulation of JPI EDM 790 and EDM 760 digital engine monitors, with authentic displays and leaning procedures. Both Rich of Peak and Lean of Peak modes are available. - Native MSFS2024 Pilot’s 2D/3D Tablet: Intuitive interface for fuel, payload, maintenance, and engine analysis, with environmental data display and more.
- Interactive Walkaround: Inspect moving parts (e.g., control surfaces, gear) with failure and wear simulation.
- Persistent Aircraft: Customizable wear and failure rates, adjustable via tablet, with persistence by livery.
- Graphical Engine Analyzer: Detailed insight into engine operation, including cylinder pressures and temperatures.
- Real-Time Load Manager: Dynamic weight and balance with graphical CG indicator.
Tulsa International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets Release Date
Fly2High announced the release date of its upcoming Tulsa International Airport (KTUL) in Oklahoma, United States.
According to an official post, it’s coming this weekend, specifically in 4 days, meaning it should release on Saturday, July 5.
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane 12
Taimodels announced Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (CYQB) in Canada.
It’s coming for both Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane 12, albeit we don’t yet have a release date.
Región de Murcia International Airport Released for X-Plane 12
Mango Studios released Región de Murcia International Airport (LEMI) in Spain. It’s available on Orbx Direct and Simmarket starting at $16.95.
It includes the following features.
- Custom Terminal & Airport buildings
- 4K custom ground textures
- 3D volumetric grass
- Animated terminal roof ventilation system
- Animated airport traffic
- Accurately placed objects and textures
- Custom Runway textures
- Custom real world night lighting tones
- Custom HD PBR vehicles (airside and landside)
- Dynamic weather effects (XP12)
- Full 3D Forests (XP12)
- HD custom clutter objects (streetlights, road signs etc)
- Realistic GSE
- Custom highway signs
- Custom ZL19 orthophotos 2025
Falcon BMS Update 4.38 Released
Update 4.38 of Falcon BMS has been released and it can be downloaded on the official site, where you can also find the detailed changelog.
It’s worth reminding that Falcon BMS is a mod of Falcon 4.0 by MicroProse, and it requires the original simulator to be used.
It brings the venerable sim up to modern standards, improving the graphics greatly and adding features that place it among the top military flight simulators available today.
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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