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.
During the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase Livestream 2022, the company has shown 2 helicopters in the sim.
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!
The remote destination, along the Australian Coastline, is a place of beauty – and helicopter fun!
The team partnered with the publisher/developer and their amazing scenery package is now available via Orbx Central.
The pack includes a few new variants, such as the HEMS and the SAR ones.
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.
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.
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.
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?