The SimuLetter (Oct 14)

October 14, 2023

The SimuLetter: Your Weekly Flight Simulation Digest

Dear SimuLetter Subscribers,

Welcome to another edition of The SimuLetter, where we bring you the latest scoops in the Flight Simulation community. Let's dive into this week's thrilling updates!

  1. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Revealed: Unveiling enhanced realism and graphics, improved world detail using satellite imagery and AI, a revolutionary weather system, expanded aircraft fleet, and community-driven innovation promoting user-generated content.

  2. miniCockpit's miniFCU Enters Mass Production: The miniFCU unit steps into mass production, battling global chip shortage challenges. Estimated product availability is on November 25th, just in time for a special aviation enthusiast's Christmas gift.

  3. SkyCatsLab Releases CoPilot for PMDG 737: Experience a dual-pilot simulation in PMDG 737 for Microsoft Flight Simulator with an advanced 3D custom co-pilot model that executes voice commands based on real Boeing SOPs.

  4. FeelThere Unveils Tucson International Airport (KTUS) for MSFS: Journey to Arizona's second busiest airport with accurate airport rendition, PBR texturing, animated jetways and more, available on SimMarket for approximately $20.68.

  5. Verticalsim Releases KPVU Provo Municipal Airport v1.0.0: Venture into challenging circle-to-land RNAV into RWY 13, perfect for flights in Honda & Vision jets, and GA aircraft with two spawnable hangars and multiple flight schools.

  6. Captain Sim Launches Boeing 717–200 Base Pack v1.0.0: Delve into the skies with two highly detailed digital replicas of Boeing 717-200, featuring high resolution textures, 3D windows, and realistic animations.

  7. AirportSim Announces Prices and Real Airline Partnership: Anticipate the launch of AirportSim on Steam, priced at $34.99, £29.99, or €33.99. Step into the shoes of a ground crew member, working alongside licensed planes like the Airbus 320Neo and 737 MAX across four iconic airports.

  8. iniBuilds Announces Palm Springs International Airport for MSFS: Await the release of Palm Springs International Airport (KPSP) on October 20, featuring custom ground textures, highly detailed models, custom night lighting, and LOD optimization for approximately $18.17.

Thank you for your continuous support and enthusiasm in the Flight Simulation community. Stay tuned for more updates in the next edition of The SimuLetter. Until then, clear skies and happy landings!

Thank you,

Jeremy
The SimuLetter