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Ysim has released for MSFS an officially endorsed recreation of the SubSonex JSX-2, the experimental personal jet from Sonex Aircraft. This release somehow escaped under our radar, but user feedback seems to be positive for this curious little airplane.

SubSonex JSX-2 is a homebuilt ‘microjet’ that is somewhat similar in concept to the Cri-Cri: a tiny, jet-powered airplane that is capable of transporting a single passenger. It was first unveiled in 2009, and it’s now coming to Flight Simulator thanks to the work of YSim and the full collaboration of Sonex Aircraft.

The JSX-2 is a simple airplane, but features a novelty avionics system that provides at least a welcome alternative to the ubiquitous Garmin units. The MGL avionics have been implemented in this version for MSFS, even if only with basic functionality. There is no autopilot, sadly, but users report that the JSX-2 flies very well in MSFS, easy to trim and handle.

The TJ-100 turbojet engine generates around 250lb of thrust, which is enough to give the JSX-2 a cruise speed of 240mph and a rate of climb of 1.600fpm. Impressive figures that are a sign of some potential good fun!

The developers promise a high-fidelity aircraft that features an accurate 3D model and high-quality textures. 5 liveries are included, as well as canopy rain effects and smoke.

YSim recently updated the aircraft to version 1.1, fixing some issues that have been reported and adding the G3X avionics as an alternative to the MGL. It’s a good sign that the team is listening to user feedback and providing some support to the product, which isn’t often the case with these less-known projects and developers.

The SubSonex JSX-2 is now available from Simmarket at around $20.

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Salty Simulations’ modification of the default 747 is an essential requirement for those looking to get some kind of in-depth enjoyment of the Queen of The Skies in Flight Simulator. While not as comprehensive as the A32NX from FlyByWire, it brings a welcome set of enhancements to the default 747 experience. This weeks’ update, which places the mod at version 0.4.0, is the biggest one yet and includes a number of exciting new features.

Salty is taking advantage of the work that another talented team of developers, Working Title, has already put into the sim. Their custom Flight Plan Manager has now been ported to the 747, allowing a bunch of long-waited features such as ‘direct to’ functionality, holds, route changes, custom waypoints, and more.

Besides the niceties that are now possible with the integration of the WT flight plan manager, you will also find that SimBrief integration (which was added on the previous 0.3.0 update) will now work properly for airways and coordinates, TCAS traffic has been added to the ND, numerous VNAV and autopilot features have been added, and a fully functional jettison system is now in place.

The release notes for this new update are quite long, so make sure to check all that is new below.

As usual, Salty’s 747 mod v0.4.0 is available for download from the official GitHub page.

Version 0.4.0 release notes:

[FMC] Custom Flight Plan Manager from WT integrated, allowing directs, holding, route changes, custom waypoints etc.
[FMC] Added direct to functionality.
[FMC] Added holding functionality.
[FMC] Route changes are now possible.
[FMC] Custom waypoints, such as precise coordinates and waypoints based on distance are now possible.
[FMC] Redesigned FMC DEP/ARR, RTE and LEGS pages.
[FMC] Added new FMC hold page.
[FMC] Added new custom font to CDU.
[FMC] Updated VNAV pages layout for accuracy.
[FMC] SimBrief now properly uplinks airways and lat/long points.
[FMC] Fixed FMC failing to initialise bug.
[FMC] Corrected FMC cruise altitude formatting.
[TEXTURES] Added new decals to cockpit panels.
[SOUNDS] Added minimums GPWS callout.
[SOUNDS] Added new OVERSPEED warning sound.
[SOUNDS] Enabled Asobo “SINK RATE” and “PULL UP” aural warnings.
[EICAS] Added reverser “REV” indication to upper EICAS display.
[AUTOPILOT] Target MCP alt can now be actively changed when not in ALT hold modes.
[AUTOPILOT] Autothrottle now uses more thrust in FLCH SPD and VNAV SPD.
[AUTOPILOT] Fixed FLCH bug below 3000′.
[VNAV] Added VNAV ALT mode, VNAV will now stop climb/descent when reaching MCP altitude.
[VNAV] Custom climb, cruise and descent speeds can be set in VNAV FMC pages.
[VNAV] Pushing ALT knob now sets new higher cruise alt in FMC in climb phase, and no longer changes it in descent phase.
[VNAV] Fixed bug causing FMC to enter Descent mode when step climbing in VNAV.
[A/T] Tuned A/T PID for better autothrottle response.
[PFD] Added altitude alert system when approaching MCP altitude with aural warning.
[PFD] Redesigned heading indicator on PFD.
[PFD] Polished some cosmetic elements on PFD.
[PFD] QNH can now be preselected on PFD when in STD mode.
[PFD] Added new pitch limit indicator (PLI) to PFD.
[PFD] Fixed stall tape sometimes not being visible.
[ND] Added TCAS traffic.
[ND] Added track line to ND.
[ND] Heading bug dashed line now hides after 10 seconds of not being moved when not in HDG SEL or HDG HOLD.
[ND] WX radar returns from behind the aircraft no longer show.
[ND] The temporary flight plan dashed line no longer draws beyond what is needed, increasing performance.
[ND] Minor cosmetic changes.
[EICAS] Pressurisation info is now hidden from upper EICAS when not displaying ENG.
[FUEL] Added fully functioning fuel jettison system.
[FUEL] Added EICAS messages related to STAB tank pump operation.
[MODEL] Adjusted default state of various knobs.
[MISC] Slightly shrunk the size of all displays to add a “deadzone” edge area as present on the LCDs.

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The last few days were prone to some speculation in the world of Flight Simulator, with rumors of a new “study-level” airliner being in the works. The rumors now turn into reality as Fenix Simulations, a newcomer team of developers, has revealed that they have in fact a highly detailed simulation of the Airbus A320 currently in development.

Fenix Simulations claims to be composed of “some of the most experienced and talented developers in flight simulation”, aiming to deliver a very accurate recreation of the A320 in MSFS, with no compromises. When they say with “no compromises”, they really mean it: this A320 is coming to life as never before seen in a consumer simulator. This is a big claim, knowing that some developers such as Flight Sim Labs have successfully created very highly accurate simulations of the A320 for other platforms.

In terms of features, Fenix Simulations promise a lot. From a completely customized autopilot, hydraulics simulation and custom navigation environment, to the systems’ behavior and its quirks, such as degraded navigational accuracy when flying with low GPS coverage. The idea is to ensure that the A320 complexity is fully simulated here, strictly following real-world procedures and specs, while also providing a feeling of immersion that is only possible when everything comes together to create something that looks and feels real.

The Fenix Simulations A320 will also feature an extensive list of failures. Currently, there are 383 different faults, issues and emergencies that can be triggered. Even circuit breakers are functional – 280 of them. Does this sound like “study-level” yet?

When it comes to visuals, this airplane is looking striking, to say the least. The amount of detail is astonishing, both on the outside and in the cockpit. The exterior is marked with dirt and oil streaks, a look that extends to the interior, where nothing is pristine. Bolts have different orientations, some switches are not perfectly aligned, the displays bleed light from the edges when looking from an angle… you get the idea. Realism is the word here, and the developers surely appear to be setting a new benchmark.

There are a lot of cool details about what’s coming, so check the original blog posting on Fenix Simulations website to learn about all the details currently unveiled by the developers. The team also has a Discord server where people can closely interact with the developers and get a more in-depth sneak-peak into the ongoing development.

This is certainly a truly exciting new project for MSFS. A new, complex, realistic airliner is always something a lot of people look for, even though, in this case, it’s again the A320. We already have FlyByWire’s A32NX, and Aerosoft is also working on an Airbus series for MSFS (although development there has now shifted to the A330). In any case, Fenix Simulations has higher hopes here, going for the most detailed A320 ever in a consumer-level flight simulator, so prepare to start seeing a lot about this project in the coming weeks and months. This will surely be extremely popular!

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Comme on en avait assez du look de la PlayStation 5, on a acheté des plaques noires, commercialisées par la marque Dbrand. On ne regrette pas ce choix, puisque l'installation est très simple. [Lire la suite]

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Le jeu de rôle classique a la peau dure, et Dungeons et Dragons: Dark Alliance nous le montre avec un nouveau trailer qui met en avant le gameplay du jeu. De quoi faire patienter jusqu'au 22 juin, date de sortie du titre.

Dark Alliance donne vie à l'univers de Dungeons et Dragons dans un jeu d'action-RPG débridé avec des combats en temps réel et un mode coop dynamique. Des géants du givre et des dragons vengeurs arpentent le Valbise alors que des légions maléfiques se renforcent un peu plus chaque jour. Quatre héros doivent maintenant faire face aux assauts de créatures et repousser les ténèbres. Choisissez votre héros et réunissez jusqu'à quatre amis pour affronter des monstres légendaires. Explorez le monde glacé du Valbise en terrassant des boss indomptables, mettez la main sur de l'équipement puissant et débloquez de nouvelles capacités pour relever des défis encore plus grands. Pour bénéficier d'une expérience d'immersion totale dans le système de combat de Dark Alliance, nous recommandons vivement d'utiliser une manette.

Alors oui, il faut aimer Drizzt et sa clique.

Vintage airplanes have found a new home in MSFS, as we get a steady influx of new projects that aim to bring these historic machines to Microsoft’s latest simulator. The newest addition to this is the magnificent Boeing 314 Clipper, the quintessential flying boat that will be coming soon to MSFS by the hands of PILOT’S.

The developers, who so far have only released the admittedly very pretty Cedar Key Airport for MSFS, are now teasing an upcoming release of their Boeing 314 Clipper, with an accompanying set of images to prove it. This follows on a recent release of that same aircraft for P3D, although in its “basic” form, as the goal is to provide a study-level airplane somewhere in the future. We don’t know yet what the developers are planning to release in MSFS, but it will likely happen in a similar form.

The Clipper is an iconic airplane from the flying boat era, and became famous under the Pan Am colors flying transatlantic and transpacific flights to destinations such as Ireland, Lisbon, Southampton, or Honolulu. It was a luxury long-range aircraft, used by the super-rich people of the time who had in-flight amenities that were never seen before – or after, for that matter.

Sadly, none of the 12 built Clippers survived until today. Three were lost to accidents and the other 9 were eventually scrapped after becoming obsolete. It was a kind of airplane that made sense when there weren’t a lot of tarmac runways. But after the War, these became ubiquitous, which led to the demise of flying boats in exchange for the safer landplanes.

Fortunately, PILOT’S will soon provide us with the closest thing we can get to the real Clipper – a virtual version, ready to embark on very long and tedious flights across the seas. It’s a beautiful machine, and we can’t wait to try it out in Flight Simulator. Stay tuned for further updates, hopefully we will have more details soon!

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Just Flight’s PA-28R Arrow III, currently our favorite GA airplane in MSFS, will soon have company from its most powerful sibling. The Turbo Arrow III/IV is nearing completion and should be out in the coming weeks. And we have new images to show you!

On the latest development update from Just Flight, the developers said that only some finish touches remain to be done, concerning the flight dynamics, engine sounds and some custom simulations that will surely uplevel the immersion when flying this aircraft. This will include engine damage simulation, in case you push that turbocharger too much. These are the kind of features that set some airplanes apart, and Just Flight definitely seems on top of their form right now based on the tremendous work with the Arrow III.

The Turbo Arrow features some unique features that set it apart from its less powerful brother. Starting with the engine, obviously, which is now a six-cylinder turbocharged unit. The Arrow IV is also unique with a T-shaped tail, giving it some sportier looks. However, this T-tail should have you going for a longer take-off run, with less pitch-authority when rotating. Let’s see how Just Flight will do with the slight performance differences caused by each of these smaller variations.

The Turbo version of the Arrow will be specially useful if you’re looking to fly at higher altitudes (above 10.000 feet), or with warmer temperatures. Its increased performance are mostly noticeable on these extremes, as cruise performance is the same as with non-turbo version until reaching oxygen altitudes.

As usual with Just Flight, the new images show a very beautiful machine. It also looks slightly cleaner than the Arrow III, which was definitely well-used and in need of some carpet vacuuming. In either case, all very characterful airplanes, and judging by their previous work, Just Flight will surely have another winner here. Stay tuned for further updates!

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LatinVFR, who you probably know more about from their work on custom airports for flight simulation, have released a new iteration of their Airport Regional Environment X (AREX) series. After the launch of AREX North America last February, the studio is now releasing a new version dedicated to the Old Continente: AREX Europe.

LatinVFR’s goal with AREX is to provide a more immersive experience in all those default airports that are not yet customized by a third-party developer. AREX replaces the stock vehicles in all airports with new ones that better match the specific region they are in, so that you will feel right at home when requesting some kind of ground services.

With AREX Europe you will find that ground vehicles now have logos that represent well-known handling and catering companies throughout Europe, which have been implemented according to 7 separate European regions: Artic, UK, France, Mediterranean West, Central Europe/Germany, Mediterranean East, and Russia.

In the end, you will see a better and more appropriate representation of ground services across all European airports, relevant to each specific region. There may be some less than ideal scenarios though, considering that AREX separates Europe by regions and not specific countries, which may lead to seeing Italian-looking vehicles in Spanish airports, for instance. In either case, the overall experience should be significantly better than with the stock models. Additionally, AREX includes custom sounds and animations for the different vehicles and services.

Note that you can still use the default system for calling ground services. AREX doesn’t change the system in away, instead providing just a visual overhaul that should be compatible with all airports, without a negative impact on performance.

LatinVFR’s AREX Europe is now available through the developer’s website, and will set you back just $8.49.

Key features:

• Replacement of ground services vehicles with customized and more realistic for the region at ALL airports in all Europe.
• Customized sounds of the different engines and animation situations.
• 7 regions of Europe independently customized, Artic, the UK, France, Mediterranean West, Central Europe/ Germanic, Mediterranean East, and Russia.
• Different logos for the companies that provide airport services in Europe.
• Realistic catering truck used in the regions, with the logos of the most important airport catering companies.
• Customized push back truck depicting regional companies.
• Customized and regional types of vehicle traffic, that make the airport environment more realistic and according to vehicles used in the region.
• Uses the default system of calling ground services, no external apps or files needed.
• No negative impact on performance.

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Renault et les autobahn, ces autoroutes allemandes dont certaines portions autorisent une vitesse non limitée, ce sera bientôt de l'histoire ancienne. En effet, lors de l'assemblée générale du 23 avril 2021, Luca De Meo, PDG du groupe Renault, a annoncé aux actionnaires que tous les véhicules Renault et Dacia seront bridés électroniquement à 180 km/h...

FSDG’s latest release for Flight Simulator, dedicated to the Greek island of Rhodes, is quite an interesting one. Similarly to the studio’s recent release of Mauritius Island, ‘Rhodes’ is a comprehensive overhaul of the entire island, not just a recreation of its most important airport.

Rhodes is a very popular tourist destination, and it’s a name that you’ve certainly heard before. After all, the island was made famous by the Colossus of Rhodes, the massive statue that was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Today the Colossus is gone, but Rhodes remains a beloved location that is visited by millions of people every year.

FSDG is now releasing a serious rework of the island, featuring a number of improvements that substantially upgrade the experience of flying here. Rhodes has two airports, and both have been worked on by FSDG. Diagoras International Airport got the most attention, seeing that it’s the island’s main travel hub, serving many airlines and destinations from all across Europe.

There’s a second smaller airport, Maritsa, which is a military airbase, that was also recreated in authentic detail by FSDG. And then, besides the two airports, there’s also a completely new set of textures covering the whole island, which are accompanied by many additional landmarks such as hotels, historic sites, solar parks, and more.

As you can see, it seems there’s everything here to spend some time doing virtual tourism. Depart from your home location somewhere in Europe (or the world), arrive at the beautifully detailed Diagoras Airport, and then take your GA airplane for a sightseeing tour around the island. A great plan for the weekend!

FSDG Rhodes for MSFS is now available, and will set you back around 25€.

Features:

• Complete coverage of the whole island
• Additional landmarks like hotels, historic sites, solar parks, olive plantations, greenhouses, and lots more
• Extremely realistic rendition of Diagoras International Airport, Rhodes/Greece (LGRP)
• Authentic rendition of Maritsa Airport (LGRD)
• New apron layout with pushback gates
• Optional content controllable through the Scenery Configurator
• Optional static aircraft for more realism
• Optimized for great performance and visual results
• Compatible with all known add-ons
• Manual included

Learn more about all airport news and releases for Flight Simulator in our dedicated section!

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Le studio polonais ne compte pas laisser son titre phare pourrir dans un coin.

En décembre dernier, Cyberpunk 2077 sortait enfin. Un titre particulièrement attendu développé par un studio primé : CD Projekt Red. Mais ce jeu ambitieux n'aura finalement pas eu le succès escompté. Et pour cause, entre les bugs, les fonctionnalités manquantes et le retard accumulé, les fans sont montés au créneau. Mais malgré l'état douteux du jeu au lancement, CD Projekt assure ne pas vouloir l'abandonner.  cyberpunk 2077 ne devrait pas être abandonné Dans une interview accordée à Reuters et consacrée à Cyberpunk 2077, Adam Kicinski, président et joint-CEO de CD Projekt, s'est étendu sur le sujet. Selon l'homme d'affaires polonais, Cyberpunk 2077 ne…

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Here’s a nice addition to general aviation pilots in Flight Simulator. There’s now a new mod that adds a new set of avionics that you can use in a series of airplanes in MSFS, such as the Cessna C172, the DA40NG, or the Grand Caravan. It’s the PMS50 GTN750, currently available for freem and is a great touchscreen replacement for the G1000 or Garmin 430 systems!

The PMS50 GTN750 mod, currently available in beta, integrates a very nice and easy-to-use touchscreen that simulates the overall features and operations of the Garmin GTN 750 (with some limitations given the current state of the sim). It’s currently available as a basic, free package, that adds the necessary features to fly your flight plan, but there’s also a premium upgrade that adds some extended features. This premium version will be available as a paid subscription, but can currently be activated for free.

This GTN750 mod can replace your existing avionics on some airplanes in MSFS, but can also be integrated by third-party developers in their aircraft. There’s some promising news on this side too, as the GTN750 is already being used by the H135 project, the first helicopter available for MSFS. Just Flight is also adding support for this mod in their excellent PA-28R Arrow III, which is the perfect aircraft to use this feature.

The GTN 750 is a real breeze to use, much more convenient than the knobs and switches found on the G1000, 530 or 430 sets. Installation is easy, but make sure to follow read the great documentation that explains everything in detail.

Overall, it’s a very interesting addition to your avionics options in MSFS and highly recommended. Easy to use, good looking and very intuitive! You should try it!

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SimWorks Studios and Area77 Simulations have released their comprehensive Okavango Delta scenery for Flight Simulator, a great opportunity to tour a world-famous safari destination and appreciate the luxurious African wildlife from above.

The duo of developers has created a seriously complete package that includes many features to be explored. The promise here is to deliver more than a scenery: the goal is to provide a unique experience, one that can’t be had anywhere else in Flight Simulator.

To accomplish this goal, the developers faithfully recreated the Okavango region with the accurate placement of over 12.000 animals, which can be seen from the air, or even from down below. On the ground there’s an interesting surprise in store for the near future: the inclusion of a drivable vehicle, to be released soon after this initial scenery release (freeware), which should make it possible to appreciate the details of the scenery and the wildlife from very close.

Additionally, using the drone camera is encouraged, for the very same reasons: it allows the tourist (you) to get up-close to the animals and appreciate them in all their glory. It’s also the best way to appreciate the interior details of the included camps.

There are six camps built into this package, representing the real-world sites knows as Abu, Nxabega, Xigera, Chief’s Island, Mombo and Guma.

As you would expect, there are also a series of airstrips that you can use to explore the area. They are nine in total, based on the real-world counterparts, and serve as an important feature in the also included bush trips. That’s right, besides the overhauled scenery, airfields and wildlife, the developers have also included two bush trips that should be the perfect starting point to explore all the work that the developers did in Okavango.

Be careful though. Animals in the Okavango are left with total freedom, and may even venture into the airstrips, where they can become a hazard when shooting for that landing. So make sure to pay close attention to your environment whenever deciding to land.

This scenery is best explored with a small airplane, capable of flying low and slow. It turns out SimWorks Studios has just the right pick for the job, with their Zenith CH701 STOL (and, in the future, with the Kodiak 100). An even better choice may be a helicopter, considering that there’s are a number of helipads scattered around. For that, there’s no better choice than the excellent (and free) Airbus H135.

The Okavango Delta is now available for a fairly affordable 22.99€.

Features:

• 9200 sq. km of scenery with hand-placed wetlands and objects
• More than 12000 animals spread around the area
• Nine custom airstrips
• Six camps modelled in very high detail with building interiors: Abu, Nxabega, Xigera, Chief’s camp, Mombo, Guma
• Many smaller camps and tour groups
• Multiple helipads scattered around the delta
• A repaint of the C208 in the imaginary “Safari Wings” livery
• Two bush trips to fly around the delta

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Aerosoft has released yet another German scenery for Flight Simulator, this time developed by Stairport Sceneries. This latest release, Wasserkuppe Airfield (EDER), is a name that German aviation fans will recognize as a legendary location for aeronautical explorations in the country, particularly when it comes to gliding.

The Wasserkuppe is located in central Germany, and is the tallest mountain in the Rhön, at 950 meters high. For the last 100 years, it has been a staple for glider pilots, a place where many competitions were held and where many records were broken. In 1922, Arthur Martens became the first glider pilot to use an updraft rising along a mountain slope to stay aloft for a lengthy period of time, and went on to create at the Wasserkuppe the first glider pilot school in the world.

Since then, the Wasserkuppe has been used extensively as a place to build, test and fly light aircraft and gliders, an importance that still holds today. It is, therefore, a quintessential location for any glider pilot to go, and although there’s still no official glider support in MSFS, there are some community projects that are a nice alternative, such as the excellent and freeware Discus-2b.

The developers of this scenery for MSFS implemented the latest technologies made available in Flight Simulator to recreate this legendary place as accurately as possible. You will find the famous sloped runway, as well as several landmarks across the mountain, such as the Radome.

Depending on the time of the year that you visit this virtual iteration of the Wasserkuppe, you may find different static aircraft parked in the airfield, which should make for a varied experience. Additionally, if weather permits, you should be able to spot some gliders flying in the vicinity of the airfield.

Wasserkuppe Airfield is indeed quite an interesting location, and is now available for purchase through Aerosoft’s store. At just around 10€, it’s a no-brainer for any glider pilot looking to do some quality soaring.

Features:

• Custom buildings covering the airfield and the surrounding area
• Custom orthophoto covering the airport and surrounding
• Seasonal animations for various objects
• POI Radome and “Fliegerdenkmal”  included
• Realistic runway slope profile
• Custom static aircrafts depending on weather and season
• Gliders flying in the vicinity (if weather permits)

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Après plusieurs mois de voyage interplanétaire et un atterrissage de 7 minutes à haut risque, le rover Perseverance a bien posé ses roues à la surface de Mars. [Lire la suite]

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Jeu incontournable du moment, Valheim plonge ses joueurs dans un purgatoire Viking en monde ouvert où tout, ou presque, veut vous tuer, y compris ce que vous n'attendez pas forcément. Et dans ce jeu de survie façon ARK: Survival Evolved ou Rust, vous pouvez construire une base qui servira de centre d'opérations. Les joueurs les plus créatifs s'en sont donnés à cœur joie, l'occasion pour nous de vous présenter les plus impressionnantes.  Des créations sorties de l'imagination des joueurs Vous y stockerez vos ressources, votre bateau, mais également votre équipement et ce que vous récupérerez au fil et à mesure de vos…

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A new developer has hit the Flight Simulator scene with an unusual, but extremely interesting new approach to flight sim addons. We’re used to seeing independent developers create and release airplanes, but Seafront Simulations decided to do something different and start creating… boats. Sounds weird? You better think twice, because this is bound to be one of the most fascinating new addon series for MSFS!

If the new Microsoft Flight Simulator gave us something new, it was the groundbreaking immersion level provided by the realistic recreation of our entire world. That’s something that has been adding a whole new level of immersion to our flights, but there’s still no denial that some improvements can be made. The coastlines, for instance, could very well be better represented, specially with the inclusion of realistic objects that usually populate these areas: boats. And there are countless of marinas, ports and harbours that could use some serious enhancements in order to make them more realistic and overall more enjoyable to fly over.

And that’s exactly what Seafront Simulations set out do to. Their goal is to enhance these coastal areas with custom built nautical objects, adding thousand of vessels of all kinds and shapes, always considering the regional accuracy of each one. From small powerboats to large, historical military ships, their promise is clear: to bring hundreds of thousand of vessels to the entire world, starting now with their first (and free) release for the Channel Islands.

Seafront Simulations is taking things serious, with some impressive levels of detail on each boat. They are created to take advantage of the new high-quality textures that are possible in MSFS, trying to be optimised with different levels of detail (LOD) for a balanced performance/graphical fidelity at all distances.

But these are not just static boats stuck somewhere in shallow waters. There’s life down there, with some vessels going about their lives. And since they are also illuminated, you can expect some really beautiful new maritime views at night!

The first release, ‘Vessels Channel Islands‘, is now out on for free, so there’s no excuse to not try it. There’s already plans for the following releases, dedicated to the southeast coast of the UK and also Anguilla, St Martin & St Barts, and the goals is to expand this series to all over the world.

Seafront Simulations has also partnered with Orbx for the distribution of its addons, so you’ll handily find them through Orbx Direct.

Let’s hope Seafront Simulations can continue to release new regions at a steady pace. If they can, this is going to get very popular!

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