Microsoft Flight Simulator F-104 & Waimea-Kohala Airport Released; Nanki Shirahama & Zielona Góra Get New Screenshots

Evan Blast

3 years ago

Today third-party developers launched new add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator while showcasing new images of upcoming releases.

First of all, Sim Skunk Works released its TF-104G Starfighter, which is currently available on SimMarket for approximately $34 plus applicable VAT.

Below you can find a list of features and screenshots.

MODEL

Highly detailed model, fully animated, both front and rear cockpit
Highly detailed 3D cockpit, fully animated and working
Complete 3D-lights systems both internal and external

TEXTURES

multinational liveries
A complete paintkit will soon be available for painters (upon request)

SYSTEMS

Almost all real systems have been modelled and working as the real thing
Flight dynamics modelled 99% close to the real aircraft;
fully tested and validated by qualified real-world F-104 pilot
Fully functional and close to real NASARR R-15, A/G and A/A mode with:
- STT (Single track target)
- LOCK-ON
- ATTACK
- GROUND MAP PENCIL
- GROUND MAP SPOILER
- CONTOUR MAP
- TERRAIN AVOIDANCE
Aerodynamic pitch up, inertia coupling and BLC system reproduced
Payload drop actually changes aircraft weight, balance and drag as well
Inertial navigator Litton LN-3 fully implemented

The next release came from Northern Sky Studio, which released another of its Hawaiian airports. More precisely, it’s Waimea-Kohala Airport (PHMU).

It’s available on SimMarket for $12 plus applicable VAT.

The most detailed replica of airport buildings and vehicles
Custom surroundings
All materials created for full PBR
Shading and occlusion (texture baking) effects on all airport buildings
High-resolution building textures
Use of native, highly efficient gITF models
Custom orthophoto for the airport and surrounding areas

We then get to see new images of Nanki–Shirahama Airport (RJBD) in Japan from Gate15Scenery. They show the Wakayama Disaster Prevention Air Center close to the airport.