Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including several reveals of aircraft and scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
PMDG Shares Details on Boeing 737 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
PMDG’s CEO Robert Randazzo offered an update and new details about the launch of the developer’s Boeing 737 airliners for MSFS 2024.
“I am really happy with the rate of advancement we are making (finally!) on the 2024 upgrades for the 737. This is not a full product rebuild, but a reconstruction to make the product fully compatible with MSFS 20204. Along the way, there are some areas we are touching because our work on 737MAX has given us some improvements that can be easily shared with 737NG, so those are being stitched in as a value-add for our MSFS 2024 customers. Previews for this new update are not far off and we are working as quickly as we can to get you the finished product so that you can return to flying the 737NG but in the new MSFS2024 platform!”
We also hear that the MSFS 2020 version of the 737s is being added to the Operation Center 3. It’ll likely come next week.
An updaye (build 121) has also been released for the Boeing 777 like focusing on “cleanup details.”
Blaise Diagne International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Devinci released Blaise Diagne International Airport (GOBD) serving Dakar, the capital of Senegal. It’s available on Simmarket for $21.08.
If you already have the MSFS 2020 version of the developer’s airport, you can upgrade for $18.11.
It includes the following features.
- Ultra-Realistic Visuals
- Full PBR custom 4K textures applied to all airport buildings and objects for maximum realism.
- High-Definition Custom Buildings
- Includes the main terminal with detailed interior, Animated Train Express Regional, TER station, control tower, fire station, VIP terminal, VIP lounge, and many other detailed structures.
- Functional Jetways
- Custom-designed jetways that seamlessly connect to your aircraft.
- Authentic Airport Layout
- All gates and ramps modeled precisely according to the latest ASECNA official charts.
- Custom Groundwork
- Handcrafted taxi signs, ground markings, taxiways, and aprons for true-to-life navigation.
- Optimized Performance
- Carefully designed LODs to ensure smooth performance without sacrificing quality.
- Accurate Night Lighting
- Stunning illumination across the entire airport environment for immersive evening and night operations.
Sikorsky S-76C++ for Microsoft Flight Simulator Released
Cowan Simulation released the Sikorsky S-76C++ for both PC and Xbox, and it’s available on the MSFS 2020 official marketplace for $37.99.
You can see what it looks like above and read a list of features below.
Advanced Autopilot System
- Lower Panel Controls
- AP1 / AP2, FD1 / FD2, COLL, CPL, SAS / ATT, TEST, RAD ALT, VEL HLD, AFCS Indicators, RA-315 Radio Altimeter, AL-300 Air Data Display, FTR, Four-Way Switches
- Main Panel Controls: Flight Director Modes
- Standby (SBY, Heading Select (HDG, Vertical Speed (VS, Altitude Hold (ALT), Navigation (NAV), ILS, Deceleration (DECEL), VOR APR, Indicated Airspeed (IAS), Altitude Select (ALT PRE), Back Course (BC), Go-Around (GA).
Interactive Tablet Interface
- Control and show/hide all doors and exits
- Toggle passengers, pilot and copilot visibility (Offshore and VIP)
- Switch between VIP, HEMS, and Offshore cabin layouts
- Show/hide cabin steps
- View checklists and manuals in tablet
- Pop out support for external viewing of manuals and checklists
Immersive Cabin and Interior Detail
- Three cabin layouts:
- VIP luxury seating
- Medical/HEMS with stretcher and gear
- Offshore transport with 12 seats and baggage
- 10 animated passengers (varies by layout)
- Visible baggage and medical patients
- Removable doors and optional cabin steps
- Realistic rotor visuals with blur logic
- Main rotor blade tip lights
True-to-Life Flight and Systems Simulation
- Cold-and-dark or ready-to-fly
- Accurate startup and shutdown sequences
- Custom engine logic: torque, N1/N2, MGT, fuel flow
- Dual-tank fuel system with cross feed
- Complex electrical system with 241 circuits
- Battery and GPU start functionality
- Functional caution/advisory panel with lamp/audio tests
- Custom radio altimeter and audio
- Fully operational UNS-1 flight computer
- Persistence system for configuration saving
- Tuned real world flight dynamics
- Working deployable floats that float on the water or rest on ground
Audio and Environmental Detail
- Wwise-powered custom sound pack
- Dynamic rotor slap and blade speed effects
- Interior and exterior environmental sounds
- 3D spatial audio based on camera position
- Vibration effects for immersive feel
- Working windshield wipers and rain effects
- Night lighting throughout cabin and cockpit
Performance, Visuals, and Options
- 60 included liveries
- Full VR compatibility
- Custom 3D instruments and gauges
- Dynamic weight/loadout adjustment in flight
- Professional paint kit included
- Fully bindable throttle system
- High compatibility with MSFS key bindings
- Detailed user manual with setup and bindings guide
MH-60 Helicopter Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020 Alongside Militech’s Mission Hub
Militech Simulation released its MH-60 helicopter for MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024. It’s available on the developer’s own store, Blackbird Simulations‘ store, and iniBuilds, priced at $37.99.
It includes the following features:
- Ultra-Detailed 3D Model: Hand-creafted ultra-detailed 3D models, created from extensive imagery and survey of the aircraft, by the talented team at Blackbird Simulations
- 3 Variants, +30 Liveries: The three most popular variants – MH60 Sierra, Romeo, and Tango* are included, with 39 liveries to choose from.
- Flight Model, Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System: Realistic Flight Model, validated and tested by MH60 Flight Crew. Fully customized AFCS/SAS Systems, supporting all modes as per the aircraft´s documentation.
- Weapons Systems, Acoustic Elements, External Loads:
– Semi-Functional Weapons System: Hellfires, Torpedos, Flares and Guns
– 4 Selectable Sling Load options: Pallets, Flags, Bambi Bucket
– 2 Acoustic Elements (Romeo): Sonobuoy, Sonodipper (Functional with Mission Hub)
- 4 Mini-Sceneries Included:
– CGAS San Diego, for Coast Guard Ops/Missions
– CGAS Kodiak, for Coast Guard Ops/Missions
– Garden Island, Australia, for various MH60 Romeo Operations
– Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera, Spain, for patrol of the Strait of Gibraltar, ASW Missions - Realistic Systems:
– Comprehensive simulation of the Aircraft Systems and Avionics – Keyset, MFD, PD.
– Based on the U.S. Navy’s Block I MH-60S manuals.
– Virtual “Crew Chief”, with audio calls to guide the pilot on VERTREP and SAR Missions
– Support for FTP flight plans and Search Patterns. - Sounds: Crafted by Echo 19 using 100% Real Recordings of the GE T700-GE-401 from an operational UH-60.
The mission hub has also been released, priced at $14.99, but you can also get them in bundle and save a few bucks.
You can see some of the assets that are included in the mission hub below. It’s worth mentioning that it’s aircraft agnostic, so you can use with other planes and helicopters as well, albeit not all of its features may work with every aircraft.
Sopwith Camel Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
CaptainSim released a Sopwith Camel WWI biplane for MSFS 2020, and it’s available on the developer’s own store for $12.99. It’ll also come to the official marketplace including Xbox soon.
It includes the following features.
EXTERIOR
- Highly detailed and accurate model of the F.1 Camel
- High resolution 8K textures
- Animated control surfaces, cables, propellers, and more
8K LIVERIES
- House Livery (2025)
- Royal Air Force D1851 (Currently airworthy)
- Australia Flying Corps E7259 (1917)
- Belgian Air Force SK-7 (1917)
COCKPIT
- Authentic cockpit and instrument layout
- Functional gauges and controls
- High resolution 8K textures
- Custom views
MISC FEATURES
- Fitting flight model
- User Manual
- Repaint kit
- Supports most features of MSFS2020 (rain&icing effects and more)
Port Lincoln Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
Impulse Simulations released new screenshots of Port Lincoln Airport (YPLC) in Australia.
The terminal exterior is now complete and final assets are being placed in the interior. A release date should be announced soon.
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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