While today is Sunday, the flight simulation add-on developers stop for something as minor as the weekend, and so there are still news to enjoy, including aircraft and scenery.
As usual, here on Simulation Daily, we publish a daily recap will all the flight simulation news we can get our hands on.
Without further ado, you can enjoy the news below. If you’re interested in general gaming news, we also have a dedicated roundup.
Boeing 737 MAX For Microsoft Flight Simulator Showcased in New Screenshots
iFly continues to reveal new screenshots of its upcoming Boeing 737 MAX8 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
This time around, the screenshots revealed on Flight One Software’s official Discord server focus on the flight deck.
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
SamScene3D released Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (ZSQD) in China.
For the moment, the airport is available only on the official marketplace for $18.99. It includes the following features.
- Detailed terminal
- All models have LOD functions and have been tested with Xbox
- Simple terminal interior design
- Detailed ground markings
- Moving custom boarding jet bridges
- Includes more than 300 city iconic buildings and landmarks
- Includes Jiaodong Bridge
- Beautiful night scene effects
- Custom departure, arrival and approach routes
Freeware Boeing C-17 Globemaster Getting Airdrop Feature
Delta Simulations released a trailer revealing that its freeware Boeing C-17 Globemaster is getting a much-awaited feature, the ability to airdrop cargo.
The aircraft is already in advanced state of development and can be downloaded for free from Flightsim.to.
Dallas Fort Worth Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets Update on Development Progress
Imaginesim provided a single screenshot of the development progress of its Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (KDFW) in Texas, United States.
According to the developer, most terminal buildings with a complex geometry are done and work is not moving to inter-terminal and support structures, the towers, the airside service buildings, and finally finishing the Skylink structure. After that, development will shift on the jetways.
This should be done “over the next few weeks.”
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.