Today third-party developers announced the development of a new aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator and the release of another.
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Just Flight revealed that it’s working on another Piper following it’s popular PA-28 series. It’s the PA-38 Tomahawk.
Developers have extensively researched a real-world specimen, G-BNKH, based at Goodwood Aerodrome with SportAir.
It will feature a native model and 4096 x 4096 PBR materials. Below you can read an extensive summary of what you can expect and enjoy several screenshots.
Model
- Accurately modelled PA-38 Tomahawk, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
- Numerous animations including passenger doors, cockpit window, sun visors and engine exhaust
- Ground equipment including chocks, tie-downs and pushback towbar
- 4096×4096 textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
- PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials with real-time environment reflections for superb quality and realism
- Detailed normal mapping for down-to-the-rivet precision of aircraft surfaces
- Ground services support (marshaller and fuel truck)
- Full support for MSFS visual icing effects
Cockpit
- A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads – every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
- Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
- Dimmable instrument lighting
- Tablet EFB for controlling various aircraft options, and checking aircraft and flight information:
- ‘Cold & Dark’, ‘Ready for Take-off’ and ‘Ready for Start’ aircraft states
- Persistent aircraft states, allowing you to always return to your cockpit in the same state that you last left it
- Automatic switching of the fuel tanks for use on those long distance cross-country flights
- GPS unit selection – GNS 430/GNS 530 and GTN 650/750 (requires freeware PMS-50 GTN 750 or payware TDS GTNXi)
- Aircraft failures (spark plug fouling, vapour lock, oil use and battery failure)
- Flight computer with useful information such as fuel burn, endurance, speed and wind speed/direction
- Fully functional and comprehensive IFR capable avionics fit including:
- GMA 340 audio selector
- SL30 COM1/NAV1 radio
- SL40 COM2 radio
- GTX 328 transponder
- Support for freeware PMS-50 GTN 750 and payware TDS GTNXi
- Developed using the latest MSFS standards, including intuitive and easy-to-use controls for rotary knobs, multi-position switches and levers
- Fully compatible with MSFS VR mode
Aircraft systems:
- Custom-coded fuel system including the option to have automatic switching of the fuel tanks for use on those long distance cross-country flights
- Custom-coded electrical system with functional circuit breakers
- Functioning carburettor and primer controls
- Failures including spark plug fowling, limited battery life, vapor lock and more
- Lighting system includes separate lighting control for instruments and radios
- Many other details, such as passenger doors that automatically close with airflow and vibrating engine exhausts!
- Full support for MSFS checklists (manual and automatic/co-pilot modes)
Sounds
Our Tomahawk features a MSFS-native (Wwise) sound package taking full advantage of the new capabilities. Every little detail has been faithfully recreated based on high fidelity recordings from a real life PA-38.
- Original Lycoming O-235 engine samples
- Detailed physics-based effects on engine and wind noise
- Authentic audio for every switch, button, lever and electrical systems
- Accurately positioned 3D sound sources (best enjoyed in VR!)
- Custom crash and scraping effects
- Background panel rattle on low engine RPMs and more!
Liveries
- G-BNKH (UK)
- G-BMVL (UK)
- G-BNNU (UK)
- N2432G (USA)
- N7803Q (USA)
- D-EEQI (Germany)
- C-GTAO (Canada)
- F-HVFA (France)
- PH-MEC (Netherlands)
- VH-UFA (Australia)
- G-BPES (UK)
- G-GTHM (UK)
- G-LFSN (UK)
- G-LFSU (UK)
- OO-IWA (Belgium)
- S5-DAZ (Slovenia)
Other:
- Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real world performance and handling data, and input from Tomahawk pilots
- Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data
- PSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemes
Big Radials released its Grumman JRF-6 Goose that has been teased for a while.
It’s available at the developer’s own store for approximately $26. Here’s what you can expect (sic).
- Full native flight model, 3D assets, sounds, 4K textures, PBR, everything!
Hmm yea that’s pretty standard these days isn’t it? - OK What about engine failures, fire and smoke if you don’t look after them in flight!
- Bushtrip: Go on a Canadian Fishing Holiday and fly from Seattle to Stewart
- More Bushtrips planned and a special appearance?
- Thumping (and accurate) engine sounds that make you want to just sit on the apron running her at idle. Ahhh music to our ears!
- CHEAT MODE! Find the hidden console if you’re not ready to give up your GPS just yet.
- Fishing pole and stool. Ready to throw in a line after flying into that remote Alaskan lake?
- Documentation included and online as well: JRF-6B Goose Documentation
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