Without further ado, I leave you with the news. If you’re interested in general gaming news, we also have a dedicated recap for that.
Jaguar for Microsoft Flight Simulator Officially Licensed by Dassault Aviation
Today Azurpoly announced that its upcoming Jaguar for Microsoft Flight Simulator will be officially licensed by Dassault Aviation.
We also hear that the aircraft will be co-developed by Jet Fighter Experience, a company specializing in implementing flight simulators for the armed forces. As result of this collaboration, the developers promise a “high-quality aircraft.”
Airbus A300B4 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets New Screenshots
Just Flight released a new gallery of screenshots of its Airbus A300B4 focusing on the overhead panel of the flight deck.
While we don’t have a release date for this vintage airliner just yet, the developers promised to show the flight engineer panel next.
Bombardier Challenger 350 for Microsoft Flight Simulator Gets More Screenshots
FlightFX continues to provide detailed looks at the models created for the flight deck of its Bombardier Challenger 350 business jet.
At the moment, the aircraft doesn’t yet have release details, but it certainly looks interesting.
FlightFactor Teases “Imminent” Release of Boeing 777-200ER for X-Plane
Today FlightFactor teased that the public beta release (basically a beta version you can purchase) of its new Boeing 777-200 ER For X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12 is “imminent” alongside the trailer that you can see above.
The product page is already available with a detailed list of features, but the aircraft won’t go up for sale until “early September.”
Münster Osnabrück International Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Today MM Simulations released Münster Osnabrück International Airport (EDDG) in Germany.
It’s available on Orbx Direct for $18.94 including the following perks.
- Custom night lighting
- Custom parking positions matching real-life
- Custom surroundings
- Custom people and animated objects
- PBR Materials
- Optimized 3D models for FPS and performance improvements
- Included surrounding models
- Integrated real-world matching elevation model
Morgantown Municipal Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Today Morgantown Municipal Airport (KMGW) in West Virginia, United States, has been made available on Simmarket for Microsft Flight Simulator.
The price is $13.53 and the airport comes with the following features.
- Custom-modelled buildings
- PBR textures
- Layered ground textures to show grime and wear
- Complex terraforming to demonstrate buildings constructed into hill sides (as in reality)
- Color accurate runway lighting
- Recently demolished hangars and recent construction
Japura Airport Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Today Gudisim released Japura Airport (WIBJ) in Indonesia. It’s available on Simmarket for $6.67. It includes the following features.
- FPS Friendly
- Detailed building ground etc
- Update AFCAD
- PBR Texture
- Multi Layered Apron Texture
- Near Accurate Building Model
- Custom Ground polygons
T-33 Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The Lockheed T-33 jet trainer has been released for Microsoft Flight Simulator and is available on iniBuilds’ store for $26.41.
It includes the following features.
- Detailed and realistic canopy covers to shield the aircraft from the elements
- Toggleable chocks and entry ladder to allow a realistic grounded config
- Engine plugs, pitot covers and other ancillary elements to enable a complete walkaround checklist
- Air show like smoke effects and flares to allow for aircraft displays
- High-resolution, UHD PBR liveries with historical and modern options
- iniStore Only: Realistic wing-mounted drop bombs to allow combat training scenarios.
- Forward and rear cockpits with interactive controls in both front and rear seats for two-crew operations.
- Authentically classic steam-gauge and modern glass cockpit (w/ Garmin G500) instrumentation options.
- Automatic radio tuning managed through the EFB for workload convenience
- Crisp, and faithfully recreated detail mapping, stickers, wear and colouring throughout the cockpit based on a real T-33 configuration
- The avionic suite includes accurately modelled systems for classic and modern cockpit layouts
- Use of modern FM (CFD) for unique handling qualities
- Engine modelling and performance based on authentic data
- Automatic detection and listing of departure airfield frequencies
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.
