Interview with Jorg Neumann: MSFS 40th Anniversary and, of course, helicopters
Microsoft will be releasing the 40th Anniversary Edition of the sim in November and with that, the sim will finally support helicopters. I have had the chance to sit down with Jorg Neumann, Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator and ask him a bit more about what helicopter fans can expect now and in the future.
Microsoft shows first helicopters in Microsoft Flight Simulator – which may be available in November
During the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase Livestream 2022, the company has shown 2 helicopters in the sim.
Orbx is releasing Landmarks Melbourne for Microsoft Flight Simulator
Following World Update 7, which added photogrammetry to Melbourne, Orbx has further expanded the city with over 200 custom-made buildings and structures. Yes, it does have helipads too!
AUscenes released Reefworld for Microsoft Flight Simulator
The remote destination, along the Australian Coastline, is a place of beauty – and helicopter fun!
HungaryVFR is now an ORBX partner
The team partnered with the publisher/developer and their amazing scenery package is now available via Orbx Central.
Hype Performance Group released the Action Pack for MSFS in Early Access
The pack includes a few new variants, such as the HEMS and the SAR ones.
The most exciting feature coming to MSFS according to the devs? “It must be helicopters”
During the latest Live Dev Q&A, I asked a generic question to the team: what is the upcoming feature the team is most excited about. I loved what we heard next.
Destroyer121 is getting ready to release the UH-60 for MSFS
After what Destroyer121 calls “huge leaps” in the development of the UH-60 for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the project is entering the final testing phase, prior to its release.
Quick view on the upcoming Hype Performance Group Action Pack for MSFS
HPG is working on a pack where helicopters are the center piece and virtual pilots can fly missions intended for this type of aircraft. With their H145, of course.
A Mini-500 is coming to MSFS and the team needs help deciding ‘WHEN’
Got Friends (yes, that is their name) is getting a Mini-500 ready for Microsoft Flight Simulation but they are wondering: should they go with AirlandFS or wait for native helicopter support?
