Incidentally, today we also released the 11th episode of our weekly video recap “This Week in Flight Simulation News,” in case you’d like to check out the news from last week.
Boeing 767 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
BlueBird Simulations revealed new screenshots of its upcoming Boeing 767. Of course, they’re work-in-progress screenshots since the developer is still focusing on its Boeing 757.
In a video following up on FlightSimExpo, the developer also mentioned that the plan is to also support X-Plane at some point, albeit it’s likely going to be “a couple of years down the line.”
Philippines: A Tropical Adventure Scenery Released for MSFS 2024
Cli4D design released the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 version of one of its earlier scenic scenery packages, Philippines: A Tropical Adventure.
It’s available on Orbx Direct and Simmarket starting at $15.66. it includes the following features.
- Kilometers of rocky coastline
- Mountain roads if you prefer driving
- Lots of waterfalls and rivers.
- Short grass landing strips
- Custom 3D models with PBR textures
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II Gets Trailers, Price, and Details
iniBuilds announced the details and pricing of its upcoming Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II, on top of releasing two videos.
The aircraft is coming soon and will be priced at £24.99. It’ll include the following features.
- Exterior realism including a high-fidelity model based on 3D scans, custom fowler flaps, exhaust effects, propeller blur and more!
- Authentic sound suite for cockpit and external curated by Echo 19 Audio Productions, including authentic PT6A turbine and McCauley 3 blade propeller sounds.
- Authentic mission support for MSFS 2024 career modes
– Passenger & VIP transport
– Cargo Operations - Fully integrated GTN 650 avionics
– Compatible with Asobo, PMS & TDS
– Hot swappable GTN models for flexible navigation - Modern EFB with Navigraph charts and map support
- Multiple aircraft variants with tailored interiors, exteriors, and mission-specific systems:
– Passenger Transport
– Cargo/Utility
– Surveillance
– Maritime Patrol
– Environmental Response - Dynamic loading systems based on sim or EFB payload inputs
- Functional surveillance systems
– Animated, gyro-stabilised camera
– Aerial survey mode with GPS line tracking
– Coastguard SLAR and AIS ship detection systems
-Interior surveillance ops station with photo capture support - Custom autopilot system, designed for realistic single-pilot operations and advanced nav support
Detailed lighting system, with individually adjustable cockpit lighting and rotatable light stalks - Accurate electrical systems simulation with selected circuit breakers being operational
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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