Today Flight Simulation add-on developers shared plenty of news for Microsoft Flight Simulator and more, including aircraft and scenery.
Here on Simulation Daily, we publish daily roundups to help you stay in touch with everything happening in the super-lively Flight Simulation industry.
Yet, before we get down to business, here’s a handy link to news that did get its own individual coverage.
Without further ado, I leave you with all the news. If you’re interested in general gaming news, you can take a look at the dedicated roundup.
Boeing 757 and 787 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Video
BlueBird Simulations released a new video focusing on its upcoming Boeing 757. The video mostly showcases the night lightning created for the aircraft, but we also get a look at progress of the 3D models.
The developers mention that by next month, they should be able to announce whether they’ll release before the end of the year or not.
We also get a glimpse of the 787, the development of which isn’t at all influencing the work done on the 757, since all that’s left for that is systems programming.
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress for Microsoft Flight Simulator Showcased in First Screenshots
SimWorks Studios revealed the first screenshots of the cockpit of its B-52 Stratofortress. The developer is aiming “to create the most authentic digital replica” of the aircraft possible.
Fowlmere Airfield Announced for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Burning Blue Design announced that it’s working on Fowlmere Airfield (EGMA) in the UK. Interestingly, this one will be released for free “soon” on Orbx Direct and the developer’s own site.
Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Deltagolf Creations released Santiago Pérez Quiroz Airport serving Arauca in Colombia. It’s currently available on Simmarket for $9.21.
Southwest Florida International Airport “on Final” for X-Plane
Skytitude announced that its rendition for X-Plane 12 of Southwest Florida International Airport is “on final.”
The scenery will include “dozens of water drainage canals all around the airports made using native X-Plane water and integrated to default mesh.”
If you’d like to get into flight simulation but you’d like some initial guidance, 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 yesterday’s roundup article.
