Flight Simulation developers shared news today, including a capable bush aircraft and a couple of free airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
Before we move on to the news, below you can find a story that received its own individual coverage. On top of that, today we also published our handy weekly flight simulation news video.
American Champion Scout Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
Hangar Studios 713 announced that it’ll release a rendition of the American Champion Scout bush plane in a “couple of weeks.”
It’s a very capable STOL aircraft, capable of takeoffs and landings under 150 feet.
Here’s what you can expect in terms of features.
Gear Options:
- 26″ Bush Wheels
- 35″ Tundra Tires
- Amphibious Floats w/ Water Rudders
Cockpit Options (per variant):
- Analog Panel w/ GNS430 or GTN650
- G3X Touch + G5 + GNS430
- G3X Touch + G5 + GTN650
Liveries
- Includes 25 unique Scout-inspired liveries with backcountry and wilderness themes — from classic bush flyers to bold floatplane missions.
Advanced Systems & Features
Realistic Systems
- Simulated fuel shifting (slip & slope)
- Dynamic drag & weight logic (doors, windows, pod, pax/cargo)
- Custom drag handling
- Clickable pilots, cargo net, pod toggle
- Pitot flag, tie-downs, ELT
Persistent State & Failures
- 35+ Save States (remembers every switch & config)
- Circuit breakers with working failure simulation
Visual FX (Multiplayer-Compatible)
- Water spray, float foam, dust, skid, aerobatic smoke
- Beacon-controlled FX for pod/door/window visibility
- Full night lighting
- MP-visible animations & effects
Custom Sound System
- Separate analog & glass profiles
- Looped startup/shutdown/idle/cruise
- Sound changes with open doors/windows
Aviosuperficie Chavez – Marini Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 for Free
Daniele Orio released Aviosuperficie Chavez – Marini (LICH) in the Italian region of Piemonte.
It’s available for free for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on Flightsim.to. You can see what it looks like in the trailer above.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport Released for Free for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
danielsjam released a free rendition of Columbia Metropolitan Airport (KCAE) in South Carolina, United States.
You can find it for both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 20204 for the affordable price of zero dollars on Flightsim.to. You can see what it looks like in the gallery above.
f you’d like to read more flight simulation news, you can find plenty in our previous roundup article from yesterday.
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