Today third-party developers released new assets about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, while others have hit the market.
We start with aircraft, and DC Designs had extensive news and new screenshots about its F-4 Phantoms, including an update on the state of development and a list of liveries.
"For Phantom Phans, work is now underway on the cockpit and I have also corrected the UK camouflage scheme colours thanks to a helpful follower here who provided the correct RGB values. Most of the unique animations for each Phantom variant are now added and active. Although I will continue to refine the exterior models, they’re in a good place right now and so I can start to focus on the interior.
As recently mentioned, I have been hiring folks to help out with the workload, and modeller Daan did a fabulous job of the basic Phantom interior, to which I will now start to build up the detail levels. The same cockpit will be shared between all the Phantom variants in the package, as there were just so many Phantom variants that it’s not really viable to include so many differing cockpit layouts. Based on the F4-J, the WSO position will have the UK FGR2 TESS included, but that’s the only concession there, all other features will be shared between all variants. This will of course also keep package sizes down.
For liveries, the Phantom package will come with approximately 25 liveries spread across the variants and of course a Paint Kit will be included. I’ve done four liveries so far, the rest will be in the safe hands of Tristan at Novawing24. Below is the list. Please, no livery requests – there were just too many Phantoms for me to ever cover them all within the package itself;"
- AF PHANTOM FGR2:
- 43 SQUADRON ( CAMO )
- BLACK MIKE
- 56 SqN
- 92 Sqn
- 74 Sqn
- RN FLEET AIR ARM F4K - 892 NAVAL AIR SQUADRON "007"
- US NAVY F4-J PHANTOMS
- BLUE ANGELS
- VF-96 CAG "SHOWTIME 100"
- VF-111 SUNDOWNERS
- VF-51 SCREAMIN' EAGLES
- VF-84 JOLLY ROGERS
- US MARINES F4-J
- VMFA-333
- VMFA-232
- JASDF F4-E - 302nd TFS, JASDF
- USAF F4-E
- THUNDERBIRDS
- 4th TFW ( GREY SCHEME )
- 4th TFW, 337th TFS ( MiG KILLER )
- 347th TFW, 70th TFS "WHITE KNIGHTS"
- 20th FS, 49th FW, HOLLOMAN AFB, NEW MEXICO
- 469th TFS, 388th TFW "BETTY LOU"
- EXPORT PHANTOMS
- LUFTWAFFE F-4E
- RAAF PHANTOM F-4E
- GREEK AIR FORCE F-4E
- TURKISH F-4E
- ISRAELI F-4E
- IRANIAN F-4E
Once the cockpit is done, custom sounds will be added by Sim Acoustics. This spreading of the workload will help me focus on making the Phantoms as good as I possible can come launch time.
Next, the Bf 108 Taifun by iniBuilds has been released. You can purchase it from the developer's own store for $18.01.
- Utilizing the latest in CFD implementation from Microsoft in aspects of flight including the primary flight surfaces, control surfaces and the propeller
- Authentically modelled engine, delivering true to life performance
- Fully modelled and functional fuel system, utilizing the new fuel mechanics offered by Microsoft Flight Simulator
- Fully functional leading edge slats giving Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) capabilities
- Fully functional EFB - including maintenance page, moving map, weather information, rain cover options and settings
- Authentic WWISE sound set
- Various 4K Liveries from around the world
- The EFB will keep all saved preference settings
- Removable rain cover with multiple colours
- Fully opening doors and windows
- Optional working cockpit curtains
- Foldable wings
- Stowage compartment
- Switchable German / English cockpit labels
- Switchable Metric / Imperial gauges
Moving on to airports, we get a trailer for RDPresets' Gibraltar International Airport (LXGB) that will be released tomorrow.
M'M Simulations released its Turku Airport (EFTU) in Finland. It's available on Simmarket for $15.86.
- Updated CGL Data
- Real World based terraforming profile
- PBR Materials
- Ambient animated objects
- Custom Interior Modeling
- Custom 3d people
Now, for something entirely different, Hype Performance Group launched its multiplayer mission platform for the Airbus H-145 helicopter. A simple join feature on the helicopter's tablet lets you join other players for HEMS rescue operations. That's pretty cool.
Join other live players to move cargo, fight fires and conduct HEMS rescue operations. No external apps required, no setup, no firewall changes needed. We're also planning many more activities including search and rescue.
HPG MULTIPLAYER ROOMS
Join on the tablet:
Missions -> Library -> HPG Multiplayer.
**Room 1:**
- Activity: Sling Cargo transfer
- Activity Title: Pic du Midi Observatory
- Location: France, Start at LFBT or directly at the POI
- Goal: Transfer 22 cargo packages from the staging location (identified on the map) to the Observatory (identified on the map).
**Room 2:**
- Activity: HEMS Multi-Casualty event
- Activity Title: Train Crash Boston
- Location: USA, Start at KBOS or nearby Boston area
- Goal: Transfer many injured (after train hits school bus) from the staging location (flare) to any nearby hospitals with availability.
**Room 3:**
- Activity: Firefighting
- Activity Title: Bel-Air Fire
- Location: USA, Start at KHHR or nearby Los Angeles area
- Goal: Extinguish the fires that are threatening nearby structures. Two temporary water sources have been established, and there is a large lake nearby.
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. We have also recently reviewed Orbx's Oslo Gardermoen Airport.
