Flight Simulation developers shared news today, focusing on upcoming and released scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020, plus an interesting audio add-on for a beloved airliner.
MD-80 Maddog Sound Immersion Add-On Coming Soon for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
Immersive Audio revealed that the MaddogX Sound Immersion NG add-on is coming soon.
Via a listing on Orbx Direct, we get to read all the details about this add-on.
- Over 235 custom and completely authentic sounds found only in the MD-8x series of aircraft
- Fully compatible with Leonardo Fly The MaddogX MD-82, and Extension – MD-83 and MD-88
- Fully compatible with both 2020 and 2024 versions
- Carefully processed 48kHz recordings for unparalleled clarity
- Faithful recreation of the MD-80’s unique cockpit ambiance and system noises
- Includes many rare sound quirks and nuances only a seasoned Mad Dog pilot would recognize:
- Authentic battery whine, rack fan, gyro, packs, circuit breakers
- Various fully dynamic rattles, squeaks, and rumbles, all taken from real MD-8x flight deck recordings, including authentic cabin altitude control wheel clicking, equipment rattle, etc.
- Realistic parking brake, and spoiler motor engage/disengage sounds
- Authentic and dynamic gear up and down sounds
- Fully simulated nose gear rotation and retraction thumps and rattles
- Detailed taxi, takeoff, and landing rolls with nose gear whine, rumbles, runway center light thumps, etc.
- Dynamic nose wheel steering sounds, depending on nose wheel angle and speed (can be disabled, read below)
- Authentic FO window leak whistle during climb, found in some MD-8x models (can be disabled, read below)
- Nose gear steering sounds and FO window leak whistle can be disabled and enabled using the left digital light knob (behind the CPT yoke)
- Cockpit engine sounds can be adjusted via the center digital light knob! From no engine sounds, to authentic, all the way to the cabin like max setting! We got you covered!
- You need some fresh air? Open the cockpit window(s) and enjoy all the authentic sounds that your MD-8x produces
Kavala International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
MM Simulations released Kavala International Airport “Alexander the Great” (LGKV) in Greece. It’s available for both MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 on Orbx Direct, Simmarket, and Contrail.
It includes the following features.
- Accurate 3D model of the terminal and control tower
- Realistic terrain and slope adaptation
- Handcrafted runway, apron, and taxiway layout
- Custom vegetation and environment detailing
- Enhanced night lighting for immersive evening ops
- High-resolution textures with PBR implementation
- Designed for smooth performance and high FPS
Newcastle International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
RW Profiles released Newcastle International Airport (EGNT) in the UK. It’s available on iniBuilds for $17.31.
It includes the following features and will work with both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024.
- Hand-made and hand painted ground textures
- True-to-life airport landside
- Accurate airport night lighting
- Handplaced and custom runway and taxiway lighting
- Highly detailed models of all airport buildings, objects, and surroundings
- Up to date airport layout
- Custom built and animated jetways in all variations
- Official GSX Profile
- Highly performance optimised with LODs
- Fully and accurately modelled terminal interior
- Configurable option to turn off either certain parts or the whole modelled interior
- Configurable option to turn off either certain various other features of the scenery for the best performance for your specific system
- Custom and handplaced taxiway signage
- Fully modelled GA area with spawnable hangars
- Fully modelled GA area with FBO interior
- Custom static GA aircraft
- Custom groundclutter and GSE
- Assigned AI airline codes for correct AI gate assignments
Larnaca International Airport Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
iniBuilds announced its next airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and it’s Larnaca International Airport – Glafcos Clerides (LCLK) in Cyprus.
We already know that it’ll cost £9.99 and it’ll include the following features.
- Hand-made ground textures with detailed surface materials across runways, aprons, and roadways
- Fully modeled terminal with interior detailing and modern glass architecture
- Custom airside and landside features including accurate signage, decals, barriers, and foliage
- Highly detailed airport buildings, clutter, and infrastructure true to real-world layouts
- Up-to-date airport layout reflecting the current real-world operation as of 2025
- Bespoke HD jetways and animated elements bringing the apron to life
- 4K PBR textures and crisp night lighting for immersive visuals
- Optimized LODs across all assets to ensure smooth performance on all systems
- GSX profile included for enhanced ground handling experience
- Full iniManager compatibility for easy install, updates, and settings control
- Utilizes latest MSFS 2024 SDK features for top-tier realism and optimization
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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