Flight Simulation developers shared news today, focusing on aircraft, scenery, and even a sound pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane.
You can check out the news below.
Concorde for Microsoft Flight Simulator Will Get CIVA INS Soon
Fans of the Concorde by DC Designs have been waiting for the implementation of the CIVA INS. It’s currently in testing before it gets released in an update.
“As per the real Concorde, the INS only holds nine way-points, but these can come from the normal MSFS World Map flight planner. In the picture below, the INS is tracking a simple EGLL-KJFK flight plan, direct route. Users can either create new flight plans for themselves, or manually input LAT/LON coordinates into the INS for higher realism navigation in Concorde.
The standard FMC remains for those who prefer it. The checklists have been updated with tasks to handle the INS if it’s being used, and the main manual also updated to include how to operate it. I have also included the real-world CIVA INS manual in PDF format, as with the exception of initial alignment, which isn’t featured, this INS works exactly the same as the real one.”
Incidentally, we hear that the code base comes from Big Radials, that included the INS in its Lockheed JetStar earlier this year.
Cessna 172 Precision Audio Pack released for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020
Echo 19 Audio released its Cessna 172 Precision Audio Pack, and it’s available on Orbx Direct (For MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020), Contrail, and iniBuilds for approximately $12.
Real-World Ground & Cabin Life
- Dirt swirl FX for grass, gravel, and paved surfaces
- Airframe squeaks when parked in wind
- Fuel slosh that reacts to movement and fuel quantity
- Seat and interior creaks synced to cockpit motion
Deeply Modeled 172 Characteristics
- Accurate N-model flap motor position
- Prop flutter when stationary in high wind
- Stall horn with pitch variation based on AOA
- Dynamic wind layering based on airspeed and angle of attack
Rich Exterior Ambience
- Audible air/heat exchange and battery contactor clicks from outside the aircraft
- Reworked control surface stop sounds (rudder, elevator, aileron)
Smart Customization Controls
- Toggle vintage-style gyro sounds via the Marker Sensitivity switch
- Choose your soundscape and personalize your flight experience
Full-3D Cockpit Interactivity
- 96kHz ambisonic captures for a complete 360° spatial soundstage
- All switches, knobs, dials, and levers placed in true 3D space
- Yoke hide/show SFX and optional alternator whine toggle via SPKR
- Designed for best results with Spatial Sound enabled
Engine Behavior That Reacts to You
- Rough-running effects when mixture is pulled or temps are cold
- Internal engine layers change dynamically with airspeed and flight phase
Environmental Control Audio
- Cabin air/heat knobs bring in realistic airflow sounds once airspeed is alive
Bonus Content
- 4 MSFS 2024 Liveries — Including a Classic “Ruby,” USAF Academy, Echo 19 House, and House Alt
- 1 MSFS 2020 Livery — Echo 19 House (Alt)
Saint Barthélemy Gustaf III Airport for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020 Released
SLH Sim Design released its Gustaf III Airport (TFFJ) serving Saint Barthélemy in the Caribbean for MSFS 2024 and MSFS 2020. It’s available on iniBuilds for $18.97.
It includes the following features.
- 3D Animated people that react to your passage(Duck, wave at you, Video Record you as you pass) Their Presence is dynamic as well, expect to see different people at different times of day.
- Animated Road Traffic- It’s not just the hill you have to avoid hitting. In addition to the pedestrians, the animated traffic is another obstacle to avoid when landing in saint Barths.
- Accurate Hill Slope and terraforming in general allows you to hug the hill, just as some aircraft do in real life.
- 3D Custom Modeling
- 4k Bespoke PBR Textures
- Custom Animated Passengers
- Fully Modelled Terminal Interior
- Modelled Tower Interior
- Working Elevator Allows access to different floors
- Performance Optimized, Better then even the default version
- Animated Jetskis and Speedboats, at various beaches throughout the island
- Shopping Centers Near the airport Have been accurately modelled
- Gustavia Bay Uplifted
- Eden Rock and surrounding beaches accurately modelled
- Various POIs Modelled
- RWY28 beach populated with animated and static beach goers
- Modelled Hanger Interior
- Dynamic Lighting
- Corrected Terrain Elevations
- Custom Taxiway Signs
- Accurate Ground texturing and grunge
- GSX Profile Included
Heydar Aliyev International Airport Released for X-Plane 12
Azrsim released an X-Plane 12 port of its Heydar Aliyev International Airport (UBBB) serving Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
It’s available on Orbx Direct and Simmarket starting at $18.63. You can see what it looks like in the gallery above.
It includes the following features.
- Highly detailed, performance-optimized recreation of Heydar Aliyev International Airport (UBBB) for X-Plane 12
- Full utilization of X-Plane 12’s rendering engine for realism and immersion
- Accurate modeling of both terminals, hangars, and auxiliary buildings
- Walkable main terminal interior – explore from curbside entrance to gates, jetways, and arrivals
- Interior details throughout terminals and facilities
- High-resolution ground textures with custom runway and taxiway markings
- Detailed apron layouts with realistic surface weathering
- Dynamic, true-to-life night lighting tuned for X-Plane 12’s modern lighting engine
- Advanced optimization for smooth performance across a wide range of systems
- Custom-modeled ground vehicles and props, including Cobus shuttles and service vehicles
- Authentic architecture reflecting the distinct design of Heydar Aliyev International
- Immersive operations environment supporting regional, cargo, and long-haul flights
It’s worth mentioning that a version for Microsoft Flight Simulator is already available.
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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