Flight Simulation developers shared news today, focusing on scenery, aircraft, and even a spound pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020.
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Beechcraft Baron B55 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots and Details
Carenado released new screenshots of the Beechcraft Baron B55.
We also learn that the aircraft is coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and that it’ll include the RealXperience features that we saw debut with the Cessna 210 Turbo Centurion.
Katowice Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots and Development Update
Drzewiecki Design revealed new work-in-progress screenshots of the upcoming Katowice Airport (EPKT) in Poland.
We also get the usual brief development update from the developer.
“This week brought more key elements into place at EPKT Katowice, pushing the project steadily toward completion.
The ATC tower model is now complete, bringing one of the airport’s most distinctive structures into the sim. Hangar No. 2 is currently in development, adding to the growing lineup of large maintenance facilities.
A new technical building has been finished, along with the railway station that connects the airport to the regional network. The old small garages and a service hall are in place, while work is underway on the railway sidings and fuel storage tanks, which will add more operational realism to the cargo and service areas.
On the landside, parking lot markings have been finalized, and custom vehicle license plates have been created for extra immersion. All newly completed assets have been placed and verified in-sim to ensure proper fit, scaling, and alignment with the ground layout.
Katowice Airport serves as a major regional hub in southern Poland, handling both domestic and international flights, and is a key cargo gateway. Our goal is to recreate it in MSFS with maximum visual fidelity and accurate operational detail, from high-resolution textures to realistic infrastructure placement — all optimized for smooth performance.”
Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Slightly Delayed
Azrsim revealed on its Discord server a new release date for Heydar Aliyev International Airport (UBBB) serving Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
It’s coming just a bit later than expected, on August 15. We also learn that it’ll be accompanied by a Baku Landmarks package.
MD-80 Maddog Sound Immersion Add-On Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and MSFS 2020
Immersive Audio released the MaddogX Sound Immersion NG add-on for the Fly The MaddogX McDonnell Douglas MD-80 series by Leonardo.
It’s available on Orbx Direct for $16.18 and it includes the following features.
- 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 wind leak whistle during climb, audible in some real MD-8x models (can be disabled, read below)
- Nose gear steering sounds and FO window wind leak whistle can be disabled and enabled using the ADF switches (AFT OVERHEAD audio control panel)
- Cockpit engine sounds can be adjusted via INOP knob (AFT OVERHEAD audio control panel). From no engine sounds, to authentic, all the way to the “cabin back row raw engine” sounds. 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
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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