The November/December 2019 submission contest is now over. Congratulations to ikbenik (IPACS Forum User Name) for winning the November/December 2019 screenshot contest. Be sure to check out this winning screenshot highlighted on our official Facebook page and WIKI.




This month's screenshot contest is a pure testament of quality and determination from community members. Can you tell the difference between Aerofly scenery and real-world?

Be sure to keep posting your screenshots in our screenshot thread for a chance to win and have YOUR screenshot highlighted on our headers!

Just Flight, in partnership with Propair Flight, are proud to present the PA-38 Tomahawk for Aerofly FS 2.



Following on from their PA-28 series, C152 and Duchess Model 76, this highly detailed simulation of the PA-38 Tomahawk has been developed by Just Flight's in-house team following comprehensive, hands-on research with a real-life Tomahawk, G-BNKH, based at Goodwood Aerodrome with SportAir.

The PA-38 Tomahawk is a two-seater, piston-engine aircraft equipped with a fixed tricycle landing gear, 112hp four-cylinder engine and fixed-pitch propeller – an ideal aircraft for touring and flight training.

The PA-38 is flown all around the world and our add-on reflects that global popularity. The package features liveries from the UK, USA, Canada, France, Australia and Germany.

Model

Accurately modelled PA-38 Tomahawk, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
Ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs
4096x4096 textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
Detailed normal mapping for down-to-the-rivet precision of aircraft features and accurate simulation of waves in aluminium plates
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 cockpit lighting
Interactive engine start checklist that responds to user inputs and sim variables
Comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit including:

- GMA 340 audio selector
- GNS340 GPS unit
- SL40 COM2 radio
- GTX 328 transponder
Aircraft systems

Custom-coded electrical system with functional circuit breakers

Liveries

The PA-38 Tomahawk is supplied with ten 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)
Other features

Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from pilots
Authentic sound set
Custom sounds for switches, doors, warnings and more
Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data
PSD Paint Kit available so you can create your own paint schemes

Greetings Fellow Flight Simmers,

We know that we have been quiet but that doesn't mean that we are all sleeping :) In fact, we are still very busy working on some new features that we will mention soon!

But for now, we have a smaller update that contains a few bug fixes that our community mentioned to us and some new liveries. Here is a list of what you will see in this small update;


* New A320 liveries: American Airlines, LAN, All Nippon Airlines, Air China
* Update A320 liveries for Lufthansa: old and new
* B777 cruise altitude bug fix
* Position broadcast to ForeFlight, SkyDemon and other compatible apps have been fixed
* and last but not least, Tomahawk by Just Flight is now available on Steam!

Great news everyone!

The Boeing B777-300ER is now available for the PC Version in the Steam Beta Channel!

The B777-300ER is included in the base simulator, so just let Steam work it's magic to update Aerofly FS 2 to the latest beta version and you should be set. It should be right next to the B747 in the aircraft list.



(The update also includes many changes to other aircraft )

2019-12-18 Steam Beta features:

* Added Boeing 777-300ER to the core simulator
* F18 additions:
* Added interactive display menu (press button labeled "menu" once or twice)
* Added displays: stores, attack radar, HUD, electronic warefare (EW), situation awareness
(SA), attitude indicator (ADI), fuel, checklists, engines and flight controls (FCS)
* Added HUD information: pull up cue, arrow to next waypoint, waypoint designator
projected onto the ground, ILS deviation bars, TACAN HSI with arrow to station and
deviation indicator, UTC time, day/night mode, brightness control
* Added HSI options: tactical navigation (TACAN) overlayed on HSI map, options to toggle
TCN, ILS and waypoints designator (WPDSG) on the HUD.
* Added up front controller (UFC) functions: ILS, TACAN and radio beacon tuning and course
selection either by typing in the ILS/TACAN channel or by typing in a ILS/VOR/TCN
frequency (like "1103" for 110.3 Mhz)
* Changed up front controller (UFC) behavior: autopilot now appropriate on sub-page (push
the A/P button to see the autopilot options)
* Added gear warning: gear lever flashing
* Added B747 CDU pages: init ref, ident, perf, thrust limit, takeoff, approach (with several
functions implemented), route (not operational) and others (not all operational)
* Added B747 Thrust limit selection via CDU affects maximum thrust used
* Added A320 MCDU approach page cheats to insert the local wind, pressure and
temperature and a suggested baro or radar minimum (click the line select key with empty
scratchpad)
* Added Extra 330 display panel with instruments like GPS ground speed, HSI, GPS altitude, rate of turn, etc.
* Added Extra 330 display basic menu system (only main page has content at the moment)
* Changed B58 3D-model textures of the interior and exterior redone, fresher look and
sharper textures
* Added B58 new HD livery with black and orange stripes
* Added ASG 29 gliding computer menu system and new pages: adjust before takeoff,
nearest airfield list, ...
* Fixed MB339 some switches and knobs were not working correctly
* Changed LJ45, Q400, C90 transponder switches between fine and coarse increments
when the knobs are turned slowly or faster



To help us get this beta update into the release channel of Aerofly FS 2, we kindly ask all users that use the Steam Beta channel to do a thorough test of all existing aircraft to see if the changes to the other aircraft may have messed something up. We've already tested it many times but we could have overlooked something.

We hope that you enjoy our newest add-on to the fleet, The B777!

Dear Aerofly Fans,

We're happy to announce one of the many new projects we've been working on! For quite some time it has been the aircraft with the most powerful jet-engines in the world, only surpassed by it's successor. Some say that it's engines have a diameter larger than the fuselage of a Boeing 737 and others fly around the globe with it for more than 16 hours...

It's massive but also magnificent, a very powerful and elegant airliner. A modern and very popular aircraft!

IPACS is now announcing the upcoming:

Boeing 777-300ER !







(In-development screenshots, the final product might vary slightly)

The 777 (a.k.a. Triple-Seven) is approaching a release state very soon!

Our plan is to bring the Boeing 777-300ER to the iOS mobile market first because of the high number of requests from our customers. And of course we also plan to add the B777 to the Aerofly FS 2 Steam version, either as a free DLC or included in the base simulator (for free), this hasn't been fully decided yet. Release plans for this aircraft for the other platforms are not yet decided, so I don't have any further information in that regard.

The aircraft will feature:

* a high quality model with very realistic looking materials
* multiple repaints including but not limited to: Emirates, British Airways, Air France,
American, Qatar, Swiss, Air New Zealand
* impressive sound
* VR compatible (like all of our aircraft)
* a pretty much fully functioning autopilot like the one in the Boeing 747
* interactive EFIS control panel
* working control display units (CDU) with some basic functionality like tuning radios
* choosing v-speeds and thrust limits
* flight management system (LNAV/VNAV),
* crew alerting system like in the 747 with most of the important warnings
* flap load relief system and other goodies...

Stay tuned for more information soon!

This highly detailed simulation of the Cessna 152 has been developed by Just Flight's in-house team following comprehensive, hands-on research with a real-life C152, G-BGAE, based at Conington Airfield.
The C152 is a two-seat, piston-engine aircraft equipped with fixed tricycle landing gear, a 110 HP four-cylinder engine and fixed-pitch propeller – an ideal aircraft for touring and flight training.
The C152 is flown all around the world and our add-on reflects that global popularity. In addition to our UK research aircraft, G-BGAE, the package features liveries from the UK, USA, Canada, France, Australia and Germany.
Just Flight's C152 for Aerofly FS 2 comes in eight HD paint schemes with a true 3D virtual cockpit featuring a fully functional IFR-capable avionics fit, flight computer panel, custom-coded electrical system with functional circuit breakers and functioning carb heat and primer controls.

MODEL

Accurately modelled C152, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
Numerous animations, including passenger doors, cockpit windows, sun visors, and map compartment
Ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs
HD textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
Bump and specular mapping used throughout the aircraft to produce a truly 3D feel

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
Dimmable instrument and radio lighting, separately controllable to the dome lighting
Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
Fully functional and comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit including:
- KMA 20 audio selector unit
- GNS 430
- RT-359A transponder unit
- ADF 300 unit with ADF/REC/BFO modes
Functional control lock and removable ignition key for an immersive start-up experience

AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

Custom-coded electrical system with functional circuit breakers for isolating instruments and systems


LIVERIES

The C152 is supplied in eight paint schemes:

G-BGAE (UK)
G-BONW (UK)
N5310H (USA)
N95469 (USA)
D-EBPC (Germany)
F-GJCI (France)
C-GQOP (Canada)
VH-IVZ (Australia)

OTHER FEATURES

Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from C152 pilots
Authentic sound set by Turbine Sound Studios (TSS)
Custom sounds for switches, doors, primer control, wind noise and more
Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data

The PA-28R Turbo Arrow III and Arrow IV are four seater, turbocharged piston-engine aircraft equipped with a retractable tricycle landing gear and constant-speed propeller – ideal for touring and instrument training.

First available in 1977, the Turbo Arrow III was the first turbocharged variant of the PA-28R Arrow, retaining the conventional tail of the Arrow III and a new cowling which housed the six-cylinder turbocharged engine. The Turbo Arrow IV followed in 1979 and featured the distinctive T-tail which was common amongst other Piper aircraft.

The aircraft are flown all around the world and this add-on reflects that global popularity. The product features ten liveries from the USA, UK, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Austria and the Czech Republic.



MODEL

Accurately modeled PA-28R-201T Turbo Arrow III and PA-28RT-201T Turbo Arrow IV, built using real-world aircraft plans following comprehensive, hands-on research with a real-life Arrow III, G-BGKU, based at Conington Airfield
Numerous animations, including multi-animation passenger door, cockpit window and sun visors
4096 x 4096 textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
Bump, specular, reflection and ambient occlusion mapping used throughout the aircraft for a truly 3D feel
COCKPIT

A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modeled 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
Different colour schemes for the Turbo Arrow III (grey/blue) and Arrow IV (tan/brown)
Functional and comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit including:

- KMA 20 audio selector unit

- GNS 530 unit including COM 1 / NAV 1 function

- KN 62 DME unit which can display information from NAV 1, NAV 2 or its own inbuilt receiver (NAV 3)

- Piper Autocontrol IIIB autopilot unit with navigation, heading and roll hold (no vertical control as in real world)

- KT 76A transponder unit

- KR 85 ADF unit with ADF/ANT/BFO modes

- KX 175B COM 2 / NAV 2 radio
Yoke-mounted flight timer/clock
Independently operated left and right (standby) altimeter
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

Custom-coded fuel system
Custom-coded electrical system with functional circuit breakers
Realistic landing gear system with emergency release
Functioning alternate air and static source controls
LIVERIES

The Turbo Arrow III is supplied in the following five paint schemes:

N48427 (USA)
D-ERMT (Germany)
G-OBAK (UK)
HB-PMB (Switzerland)
VH-LLA (Australia)
The Turbo Arrow IV is supplied in the following five paint schemes:

D-EAIV (Germany)
G-BOGM (UK)
OE-KFT (Austria)
OK-MAN (Czech Republic)
N3023K (USA)
OTHER FEATURES

Realistic flight dynamics based on real world performance and handling data
Authentic sound set by Turbine Sound Studios (TSS)
Custom sounds for switches, doors, gear warnings and more
Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data

Greetings everyone,

It's here, the next version of my 'Aerofly Life' project!

I've added plenty of new goodies for everyone to enjoy since the initial release. Listing everything new would be boring so I would like to see who the most observant individuals are; can you spot the changes?

Click on this LINK to install Aerofly Life V1.7

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PC-GWH9RUcrvC4R1R-i5qSKYuGENJdVj/view?usp=sharing

Use the download icon to begin download This is still in progress so look out for even more updates and fixes soon.

To install, download the file, unzip it into your documents/Aerofly FS2 scenery/places folder and head on over to your favorite South Florida airport.

NOTE- Please make sure that you completely remove Aerofly Life 1.0 if you already have it installed. Also, as I haven't released all of the airport locations yet, this demo is only for the following airports; Key West International, Key West NAS, Marathon, Tavernaero, Ocean Reef, and ARB. More will come soon!


I hope you enjoy this taste of the future :)

Greetings Fellow Flight Simmers!

I know that it's been a while since we posted anything new in our official blog but that doesn't mean that we are all sitting on our hands :) We are all very busy working tirelessly on more new stuff to advance the Aerofly series even further.

However even though we are a bit quiet it doesn't stop our wonderful community from adding even more to Aerofly. Having a dedicated and intelligent community is as important as it is for us to continue development, and we value the creative work done by those individuals involved in making Aerofly better.

Let's call this blog the 'Community Spotlight'

Let's begin with user-made aircraft. It took a while since we released our SDK for the community to learn how to successfully build and design an aircraft from scratch, but with the will of many talented individuals waiting for someone to build an aircraft is a thing of the past. Here are some examples of what's being done:

https://www.aerofly.com/community/forum/index.php?thread/14360-where-to-find-how-to-download-freeware-airplanes/

https://www.aerofly.com/community/forum/index.php?thread/14016-some-developments/

Here are two of the many aircraft that he has done





Here is the F104G Starfighter by larrylynx. This was a spectacular effort.

Here is a link to his development thread: https://www.aerofly.com/community/forum/index.php?thread/13585-f104g-starfighter/



Scenery projects have also been a hot topic but there are a few community developers that have taken it a step further by developing free tools that make it very easy for anyone to make your own scenery. These wonderful tools really compliment our SDK tool set. Here are a few:

Aeroscenery

This application was designed by nickhod and is a must for anyone that wants to make their own scenery to fly over.

One of the many threads dedicated to this continuing project can be found here: https://www.aerofly.com/community/forum/index.php?thread/14850-aeroscenery-beta-releases/&pageNo=1



Another important application developed by spit40 is called FSCloudPort

This application allows for you to make your own basic airports using a host of scenery objects. What's better is that everyone's creations are available on a cloud based database for download.

The FSCloudPort support thread can be found here: https://www.aerofly.com/community/forum/index.php?thread/12835-fscloudport-support-thread/



Here are some very special projects that were community team efforts. This shows what can be accomplished with Aerofly.

Apollo 50 Scenery Project

The development page can be found here: https://www.aerofly.com/community/forum/index.php?thread/14775-apollo-50-lifted-off-now/

This community effort has everything but the kitchen sink! All made with user made tools.





Another highly detailed community created scenery package is the South Florida Power Plant. This was another team effort with a lot of detail.

The development thread can be found here: https://www.aerofly.com/community/forum/index.php?thread/14336-new-nuke-power-plant-for-so-florida-dlc-a-team-project/





These are just a few of the community projects that were recently released for free, but this is just a small snippet of that the community is doing to enhance the experience of Aerofly FS2. There are also many cultivation projects going on, repaints, large high-quality scenery projects, more aircraft, and even more custom tools to make things easier. We have seen some great achievements from some very talented individuals, and we don't see any slow down. So does the Aerofly future look bright, YOU BET CHA!

For those of you that were waiting for the Just Flight Duchess to be available on Steam the wait is over!

Just Flight has just released the Duchess here on Steam.







MODEL

Accurately modeled Duchess, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft
Numerous animations including passenger and baggage doors, storm window, sun visors and engine exhausts
HD textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
Bump and specular mapping used throughout the aircraft to produce a truly 3D feel
Authentic labeling and placards based on those found in the real aircraft
Ground equipment including chocks and tie-downs

COCKPIT

A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modeled 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
A procedurally correct aircraft with cold & dark starts
Fully functional and comprehensive IFR-capable avionics fit including:
- KX 165 COM/NAV 2 radio
- KR 87 ADF receiver
- KT 76A transponder unit
- Century IV autopilot
- HSI and ADF gauges
- KDI DME indicator with HOLD functionality
Features the new Aerofly FS 2 GNS 430 system

CUSTOM-CODED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

Engine management
Electrical system (battery, alternators, functional circuit breakers)
Fuel system (fuel pumps, selectors, crossfeed)
Hydraulic/landing gear system (including emergency extension)
Century IV autopilot
Environmental (cabin heating/ventilation controls)
Aerofly FS 2 specific system for refilling fuel tanks, recharging battery and controlling ground equipment

PAINT SCHEMES

The Duchess is supplied in nine paint schemes:

G-BZRT (UK)
G-GCCL (UK)
G-BNYO (UK)
G-WACJ (UK)
N671R (USA)
D-GIGY (Germany)
F-GCLJ (France)
C-GTYG (Canada)
EC-INC (Spain)

SOUNDS

Authentic sound set from Turbine Sound Studios.