Third-party developers have delivered news about upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons on top of a release of an aircraft.
Flight Sim Studio has released the much-discussed early access of its Embraer E175, which is now available on Aerosoft's store for €40.96 including applicable VAT. The aircraft will also launch on the official marketplace, but it'll be a while before that happens.
The developer plans to also deliver the E170 within the same package at no additional cost, but the E190 and E195 will be sold as a separate package when they're ready.
It's worth mentioning again that this is early access, with a rather long development roadmap on the developer's official site. Before purchasing, you should keep in mind that this is not a final product and it'll take a while before it reaches the promised advanced level of simulation.
Below you can take a look at the features and a few screenshots.
3D Model
- Precise and highly detailed recreation of the ERJ-175 (interior & exterior)
- Including long and short winglet version
- Using native MSFS technologies like:
- High resolution decals
- Crisp and sharp liveries
- PBR effects throughout
- Custom icing model
- Individual interior and exterior lighting
- Hundrets of animations including wipers, seats, wingflex, etc.
- Ground service docking config
- Dynamic registration number
- 7 detailed liveries included:
- American Airlines
- United Airlines
- Alaskan Airlines
- KLM
- LOT
- Fuji Dream
- FSS
Flight Dynamics
- Correct weight & balance behavior
- Performance in limits to real world data
- Configured by real world airline pilot
Sounds
- Custom soundpack specifically done for this product
- Immersive cockpit feeling typical for E-Jets
- Based on real world recordings
- Includes several warning and alert sounds
System Simulation
- Systems custom coded based on real aircraft manual
- Electrics (AC/DC)
- APU including realistic procedures
- Hydraulics
- Heating / Ice Protection
- Air Condition / Pneumatics
Flight Management System
- Detailed replica of the LOAD27 MCDU:
- MSFS based lateral route management incl. SID/STAR
- Performance Initialization & Data
- Fuel Management
- Takeoff and Landing speed calculation
- Flight Summary
- COM/NAV integration
- Conversion Calculations
- Maintenance Pages
- Progress overview
- Direct keyboard entry available
Autoflight System
- Custom Flight Director implementation including TO mode
- Automatic Yaw Damper logic
- MAN speed mode
- Custom tuned lateral autopilot modes (ROLL, HDG, LNAV, LOC, TRACK)
- Custom tuned vertical autopilot modes (FPA, TO, ASEL, FLCH, ALT, VS, GS)
- Corresponding Flight Mode Annunciators on PFD
Flight Instruments
- Realistic Primary Flight Display (LOAD27) including:
- Autopilot FMAs
- V-Speeds readout
- Low Speed Awareness tapes
- VMO/MMO barber poles
- Metric altitude readout
- Trend vectors
- BARO in hpa and inhg
- Radio altitude readout
- Flight director (bar/cue)
- Flight path vector
- Slip/skid indication
- Vertical deviation scale/pointer (LOC only)
- HSI (Compass only)
- Custom Multifunctional Display including:
- MAP mode (arc view with routing and navaids)
- Progress display
- Custom system pages (STATUS, ANTI ICE, ECS, ELEC, FLTCTRL, FUEL, HYDR, ENGINE, CONFIG)
- Realistic Integrated Electronic Stanby System (IESS)
- Custom EICAS display including all required system information
- Custom digital clock
- Custom coded Audio Control Panel (VHF1-3, NAV1-3)
Other Features
- Interactive MSFS checklist with custom cameras and highlightings
- MCDU input via keyboard
- Route integration into native MSFS map
- Using native MSFS nav database
- Pop-out screens
Next, we move on to Gaya Simulation, which provided a new look at its upcoming Innsbruck Airport (LOWI) in Austria. This time around, we take a look at the night lighting and interior modeling of the scenic Alpine destination.
More screenshots come from Pilot Experience Sim, which showcased Brest Bretagne Airport (LFRB) in France. The images focus on the old terminal that is not used and is undergoing asbestos removal in the real world.
Microsoft Flight Simulator is currently available for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox Cloud Gaming, including Game Pass. If you'd like to learn more, you should stay tuned on TechRaptor as we host daily Microsoft Flight Simulator news to keep you updated on the many add-ons coming and released for the sim.
