Today third-party developers had interesting news and releases to share about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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Today third-party developers had interesting news and releases to share about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

We start with the Boeing 757-200 & 300 in the works at Bluebird Simulations, which received several screenshots and a development update.

“Over the last few months, we have focused a lot on getting the VC animations complete along with working on the FMS ( Flight Management System ) and flight dynamics. The VC animations are 90% complete. However, many switches still need to be integrated into the systems. From the FMS perspective, several pages on the FMC, certain AP functions, Navigation display , PFD are functioning. Without revealing too much it’s worth emphasising that the FMS is a huge priority. After the FMS is complete, we will work on the other systems of the aircraft.

On the exterior model, we have focused mainly on the landing gear. Still a lot of parts left to do but it is coming along nicely. The textures are unchanged from the last update but these are really just placeholder textures. A lot of detailed work is still left to do to really bring the textures to life.

The flight model has received attention too. However, there is much left to do here. We plan on integrating two different flight models. One will be aimed at “easier flying” while the other is aimed at maximum realism within the simulator limitations.”

We also get a small but juicy update from DC Designs about the upcoming AV-8B Harrier II, which will likely release in September.

“I did manage some more work on the Harrier cockpit this week and have decided to go with the Asobo pilot as it’s more general to the type. The BIG news though is that, as promised, CodenameJack has now custom coded an entirely new VTOL system that makes all the others look like a cartoon. There is plenty of time to refine it further but I flight-tested it for the first time this week and it’s, well, proper VTOL, the real deal, just as we’d hoped for.

Hopefully next week I will be back onto the Harrier cockpit full-time so that I can show off some new art and images next week. Launch for the Harrier is likely to be September now, due to the need for SU10 updates.”

Next, we get an announcement from SoFly, which will publish Mataveri International Airport (SCIP) developed by WTFlightSim.

If the name doesn’t ring a bell, it’s the most remote airport in the world on Easter Island, so it’s certainly an interesting destination if you like long-haul flights.

You can read and see what it offers below.

Moving on to releases, Just Flight and Black Square released the Steam Gauge Overhaul – Analog Caravan, which isn’t a stand-alone aircraft but fully converts the interior of the default Cessna Grand Caravan massively improving the complexity of the simulation.

You can buy it on Just Flight’s own store for €24.95 and below you can read and see what it offers.

Black Square’s overhauled cockpits with analog instrumentation go far beyond a visual upgrade. Included, you will find a complete redesign of all aircraft systems to more closely match the real aircraft, with a focus on electrical systems. Also included are more accurate weight and balance, lighting systems, flight dynamics and ground handling. Enjoy features such as:

Over 350 checklist items are provided for 30+ Normal, Abnormal and Emergency procedures in textual form in the manual, and in-game, using the MSFS native checklist system with control and instrument highlighting. If it’s in the checklist, it’s settable in the aircraft!

Black Square’s Analog Caravan features the default MSFS-native (Wwise) 3D Grand Caravan sound package, inside and out. Default sounds have been carefully assigned to all interactable cockpit elements for an authentic 3D spatial experience.

The Analog Caravan features a slightly improved flight model compared to the default Grand Caravan, with tweaks based on operator feedback online.

Last, but certainly not least, Orbx has released its massive South America mesh, finally providing an enhancement to the full South American continent, which is definitely welcome.

You can purchase it for $13.08 on Orbx Direct, and it comes with the following:

If you’d like to learn more about Microsoft Flight Simulator, you can check out our brand new interview with head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann about the 40th Anniversary Edition, the world update, and more.

If you’re curious about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, you can enjoy our recent reviews of Beijing Capital International Airport, Anchorage International Airport, Fenix’s Airbus A320, West Virginia International Yeager Airport, Kansai International Airport, Toronto Pearson Airport, the Twin Otter, Auckland International Airport, Skiathos Airport, Athens International Airport, Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Amami Airport, Bristol Airport, Marrakech Menara Airport, Great Britain Central, Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport, Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, Shanghai Pudong Airport, Kraków Airport, Fukuoka City & Airport, Fort Lauderdale Airport, Chongqing City & Airport, Manila Airport, Santiago Airport, the Frankfurt City Pack, Key West Airport, the Okavango Delta, Bali Airport, London Oxford Airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the CRJ 550/700, the PA-28R Arrow III, Kristiansand Airport, Macau City & Airport, Bonaire Flamingo Airport, Milano Linate Airport, the Singapore City Pack, Tokyo Narita Airport, Yao Airport, the F-15 Eagle, the Paris City Pack, Greater Moncton Airport, Tweed New Haven Airport, Santorini Airport, Sydney Airport, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Reggio Calabria Airport, Bastia Poretta Airport, Munich Airport, Paris Orly Airport, Newcastle International Airport, Sankt Johann Airfield, Dublin International Airport, and Seoul City Wow.

We also recently published a review of the Thrustmaster TCA Yoke Pack Boeing Edition, which is a great controller for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

If you want to learn more about the game itself, you can read our review which will tell you everything you need to know about Asobo Studio’s game.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is already available for Windows 10 and Steam, and Xbox Series X|S. A free 40th Anniversary Edition with plenty of goodies has recently been announced.