Without further ado, I leave you with the news. If you’re interested in general gaming news, we have a roundup for that as well.
Valley International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Fly2High announced the upcoming release of Valley International Airport (KHRL) serving Harlingen, Texas, United States.
Its product page is already available on Orbx Direct, so it should be coming soon with the following features.
- Accurate replica of Valley International Airport
- Hi-Resolution Modeling and PBR Textures
- Animated Passengers
- Current layout as of March 2024
- Compatible with MSFS2024
Update: the airport has been released shortly after the publishing of this post, priced at $11.64.
Grumman American AA-5B Tiger Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Brsimdesigns released the Grumman American AA-5B Tiger light aircraft. It’s available on Simmarket for $17,84.
It comes with the following features:
FEATURES
- 8 Liveries
- Custom Sounds
- Custom Flight Dynamics
- Openable Doors
- Free-Caster Nose Wheel
- High Detail 3D Model
- Mixture of 4K and 8K Textures
- Full PBR Materials
- MSFS Volumetric Lights
- Dynamic Registration
- Customization Options
CUSTOMIZATION (TABLET)
- 3 Panel Colors
- Hide/Show Wheel Fairings
- Metallic or Painted Prop. Cone
- Optional Instrument Needle Vibrations
- Optional Panel Vibrations
- WT-GNS530 or PMS-GTN750 (PMS GTN750 Must Be Installed)
- Save State For Customizable Options
INSTRUMENTS
- Altimeter
- M803 Clock
- Attitude Indicator
- Airspeed Indicator (MPH and Knots)
- Turn And Slip Indicator
- Vertical Speed Indicator
- HSI VOR-1
- CDI VOR-2
- Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)
- Magnetic Compass
- Suction Gauge
- Tachometer
- Ampere Meter
- Oil Temperature
- Oil Pressure
- Fuel Pressure
- Fuel Quantity Indicator
- Carburetor Temp. Indicator
- Cylinder Head Temperature
NAVCOM
- KMA-28 Audio Panel
- NARCO ADF-140
- KFC-150 Autopilot
- KX-155 TSO NAVCOM
- KT-76A Transponder
- WT-GNS530
- PMS-GTN750
SAFETY ELEMENTS
- Control Lock Pin
- Wheel Chocks
- Tie-Downs
- Pitot Cover
- Engine Intake Cover
NOTES
- It is recommended to load fuel and weight using only the Tablet.
- Not tested for Virtual Reality (VR)
Kufra Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Azrsim released Kufra Airport (HLKF) in serving Al, Jawf in Libya. It’s available on Simmarket for $13.39.
737 Immersion Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Parallel 42 released the 737 Immersion add-on. For now, it’s available only on the developer’s own store, but it’ll soon come to other vendors including Orbx, the official marketplace, and more.
It adds 15 realistic effects to the PMDG 737 and “other selected future 737 offerings” including wing condensation, raindrops from the airframe, St. Elmos Fire, and more, to improve immersion (it’s in the name, after all). It’s priced at $15.00.
If you’d like to get into flight simulation but you’re perhaps a bit intimidated by its apparent complexity, you can read our introductory guide, alongside the second episode focusing on installing add-ons, and another showcasing the basic instruments.
You can also read more flight simulation news in the previous roundup article.