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Today brought good news for those flying military jets in Microsoft Flight Simulator, featuring the F-15 and F-14.
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Today brought good news for those flying military planes in Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Third-party developer DC Designs has provided an update on the progress of its F-15 Eagle add-on package (from which you can read our review) [sources 1,2].
First of all, we are looking at a cold and dark start for the aircraft, which will be corrected and improved with next week’s major update.
Second, we hear what the update will entail in detail, including a brand new audio package.
“Today’s update is a bit smaller than usual, as I am preparing for the F-15 update # 2, which will be released at the end of next week. The reason for this is that the new, custom audio package is now well underway, and that it makes sense to include it in a single major update rather than having to download the aircraft twice a week.
The update fixes a number of bugs and also includes enhanced features, such as a much better navigation suite with a now fully functional HSI in the F-15C and D Eagles, and other enhancements such as increased haircut visibility and imperfections, tinted windshield glass for better HUD visibility in bright conditions (according to the real plane), icing effects and so on. A HUD power switch is also included for all Eagle variants for those who prefer to use one, while the JFS Starter lever is also now included and will be linked to a feature in the sim to make sure that it has a purpose.
The problem with the cold and dark start has now been sorted out (this is due to the new .flt files not being mixed correctly with the engine and aerodynamics files) and I have attached a short video to do the amazing job from Sim Acoustics to show which switch contains sounds and of course sound attenuation when the canopy is closed (JFS beginner sound is not included yet as we are still implementing code for it).
ILS and other NAV functions now also work properly. ETA: The flickering problem in the cockpit has also been fixed for all aircraft. ”
We also see an image of an ILS approach, in addition to a tease from the cabin of the upcoming F-14 Tomcat.
A few days ago we published our massive interview with Microsoft Flight Simulator chief Jorg Neumann, who provided a lot of new information about the present and future of the sim.
By the way, if you want to read more about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, you can check out our recent reviews of Tokyo Narita Airport, Yao Airport, the landmarks Paris City Pack, Greater Moncton Airport, Tweed New Haven Airport, Santorini Airport, enjoy Sydney Airport, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Reggio Calabria Airport, Bastia Poretta Airport, Munich Airport, Orly Airport Paris, Newcastle International Airport, St. Johann Airport, Dublin International Airport and Seoul City Wow. We also have a beta preview of Changi Airport in Singapore.
If you want to learn more about the game itself, you can read our review that will tell you what you need to know about the game from Asobo Studio.
Microsoft Flight Simulator is already available for Windows 10 and Steam and will be released for Xbox Series X ad series S in the summer of 2021.