The A350 has arrived and is now available for Aerofly FS as part of the Aircraft Add-On DLC (free for existing customers)! The Airbus A350 is the most modern aircraft to date, a completely new design built from carbon fiber materials and equipped with highly efficient high-bypass engines. Real world airline pilots say that the Airbus A350 is the best aircraft they have ever flown. And the A350 in Aerofly FS also has to offer many new features that increase the situational awareness of the pilot and also reduce the work load at the same time. In the air you can easily forget that the A350 is massive long-haul wide-body aircraft that seats up to 480 passengers. Its fly-by-wire flight controls, high degree of automation and well thought-out flightdeck layout and great sounds make this aircraft a true joy to fly.

Key Features

• Very high quality 3D model and textures with a lot of attention to detail
• Realistic and immersive 3D sounds
• Realistic flight model and high degree of system depth
• Fully interactive cockpit and aircraft power up from cold and dark
• Interactive touch screens, ECAM, MFD, OIS, airport map (ANF), taxi camera (desktop only), HUD,
• Realistic autopilot with all modes and autoland, fly by wire with all protections and FMS with route and performance editing, BTV, Auto Emergency Descent, takeoff and climb thrust derating and more

Detailed Feature List

Please visit our website to see more screenshots and a detailed list of features that the A350 has to offer! A350 Feature List

Screenshots

[ 2025-04-11 11:22:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've just released a new beta version for Aerofly FS 4 which adds a lot of new features and functionality to the A380 in preparation for the upcoming Airbus A350 as well as some improvements to the A320 family, a new startup sound on the 737 MAX and other minor bug fixes.

A380 New Features Overview

OIS - Onboard Information System (OIS), electronic flight bag (EFB) with takeoff and landing performance calculation and en-route moving map for situational awareness. ANF / OANS - Airport Navigation Function (ANF) a.k.a. Onboard Airport Navigation System (OANS), an airport map on the navigation display (ND) with runways, tarmac, terminal outlines and most importantly interactive menus to set the runway exit. Also includes caution popup messages on PFD/ND when approaching a runway. BTV - Brake To Vacate (BTV) auto-brake feature to slow the aircraft down to taxi speeds at a selected taxiway exit during landing.

A380 Improvements

The following systems received massive improvements: PFD - Primary Flight Display: Improvements to the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA), GPWS warnings, short term managed speed target, vertical deviation readout, automatic flap retraction speed,... ND - Navigation Display: Departure or Approach identifier shown at the top, runway exit information (when BTV armed), grid MORA (minimum off-route altitude) MFD - Multi-Function Display: New pages for IRS, Fix Info, Status, EFIS and FCU backup, added destination EFOB, ETA, distance, ADF tuning, takeoff thrust derating, N1 noise abatement EFIS CP - Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) Control Panel: PUSH to set STD pressure (different to A320!), auto-range adjustment between ARC and ROSE/PLAN mode, multiple selection of CSTR, ARPT and VOR/NDB/WPTs ECAM - Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor (ECAM): Improved flight-phase switching, more Warnings/Cautions for incorrect takeoff configuration, takeoff from taxiway or wrong runway, barometer cross-check,... The Aircraft gross weight has changed, is now corrected in MFD and on SD common bottom info and computation of v-speeds (VLS, V1, VR, V2, F, S, V green dot, VAPP) was updated.

Screenshots

Changelog

2025-04-09

• fixed aerotow wheel brake is released when tow starts
• changed copilot assistance pressure settings improved for flights with different transition altitude/level at origin/destination
• added copilot assistance for destination wind, temperature and QNH (A320 familiy MCDU and A380 MFD)
• changed time-skip initializes the aircraft straight and level
• fixed menu with map displays show route across +/- 180deg W/E boundary correctly
• fixed turbofan engine derate computation corrected: EPR or N1 decreases with FLEX temp even in derated thrust modes
• added A319/A320/A321/A380 minimum off-route altitude (MORA) on ND when CSTR on and range 40NM or more selected
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 autopilot triple click delayed after autopilot disengagement
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 improvements and fixes to flight warning computer flight phase detection
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 ground speed mini improved
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 PFD FMA: logic behind CAT I, CAT 3 DUAL, etc. improved
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 MCDU/MFD: now accept DH entries "NONE", "NODH" and "NO DH" (previously just "NO")
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 MCDU/MFD: more entries reset after landing for the next flight
• changed A319/A320/A321/A380 computation of v-speeds more realistic (F, S, VLS, VAPP, green dot speeds)
• changed A319/A320/A321 cost index ECON speed calculation improved and more realistic
• added A319/A320/A321 ECAM baro reference and value crosscheck
• added A319/A320/A321 ECAM indication when nose wheel steering disconnected (pushback)
• changed B777 and B787 electronic checklist system has been re-programmed
• added A380 OIS functionality, EFB flight initialization and synchro avionics, takeoff and landing performance data entry and calculation, enroute moving map for situational awareness with display for nearby airports, route, LOC needles, VORs, NDBs stations, free map panning, and zooming
• added A380 ND OANS (onboard airport navigation system) functionality, after touchdown the navigation display automatically zooms in on the airport, airport search and display, quick access to route origin, destination and alternate airports, airport map panning and zooming, airport runways, tower and parking positions, select runway for landing and BTV exit position (free position for now), predicted landing distance DRY and WET
• added A380 BTV (brake to vacate), is armed per default when approach position is selected in location menu, reversion to BRK HI if conditions are not satisfied
• added A380 ECAM warning/caution when attempting takeoff from taxiway or from runway not planned in FMS
• added A380 ECAM cautions: baro ref/value crosscheck
• changed A380 ECAM takeoff consistency check improved
• changed A380 ECAM action clear behavior improved
• added A380 ECAM status page
• added A380 ECAM system pages can show more info when the MORE button is pressed
• added A380 ECAM system page common bottom info improvements
• changed A380 EFIS CP: PUSH to set STD pressure,
• changed A380 EFIS CP: range auto-adjust between ARC and non-ARC modes,
• changed A380 EFIS CP: CSTR, ARPT and one of VOR/NDB/WPTs can be shown at the same time now
• added A380 PFD/ND runway ahead caution
• added A380 PFD memo cautions/warning and limitations
• added A380 PFD FMA: BRK RTO / BTV armed
• added A380 PFD FMA: NAV + RWY armed when entering planned departure runway with LOC signal
• added A380 PFD FMA: ALT CRZ armed in blue, ALT CRZ* when capturing
• changed A380 PFD FMA: T/D REACHED, EXTEND SPD BRK shown instead of DECELERATE or MORE DRAG
• added A380 PFD attitude: bank angle, stall, pull up and other GPWS warnings shown on screen
• added A380 PFD attitude: high pitch indication
• added A380 PFD airspeed: automatic flap retraction speed shown
• added A380 PFD airspeed: short term managed speed target
• added A380 PFD altitude: selected altitude white when G/S captured
• added A380 PFD altitude: vertical deviation from FMS target altitude digital readout
• added A380 PFD altitude: shows braket around FMS target altitude when in geometric descent
• added A380 PFD changes to when LS, FLS or V/DEV is shown
• changed A380 ND shows departure identifier during departure phase (and ILS approach name during approach like before)
• changed A380 ND shows runway exit info when BTV armed
• changed A380 ND shows end of VD (vertical display)
• changed A380 ND shows MORA (minimum off-route altitude)
• added A380 MFD IRS page
• added A380 MFD fix info page
• added A380 MFD aircraft status page
• added A380 MFD backup FCU and EFIS CP
• added A380 MFD flight plan destination EFOB, ETA and distance
• added A380 MFD flight plan editing or removing speed limit (250kt/FL100)
• added A380 MFD navaids ADF tuning
• added A380 MFD takeoff derate, noise abatement and derated climb thrust
• changed A380 MFD CI, THR RED, ACC ALT, TRANS ALT/LVL, VAPP are shown in small text size when they are not manually overwritten
• changed A380 APU start can be selected immediately (provided the APU intake flap starts moving)
• added A380 pitch auto-trim for takeoff after 1st engine start or spoiler arm, or during go around
• changed A380 gross weight displayed now represents actual physical mass
• changed A380 brake pressure triple indicator now functional
• changed A380 battery voltage indicator (rear overhead panel) now functional
• added A380 preliminary pressurization system
• added B777 and B787 airport map shows detailed airport graphics
• added B737 MAX engine start humm after ignition
• changed Concorde RMI needle logic and behavior

[ 2025-04-10 07:21:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've added a bunch of new custom made terminals and updated several airports around the world. The airports are available now with Global Scenery Streaming. Mexico

• MMCL Culiacn
• MMCU Chihuahua
• MMCZ Cozumel
• MMGL Guadalajara
• MMHO Hermosillo
• MMMD Mrida
• MMMY Monterrey
• MMPR Vallarta
• MMSD Los Cabos
• MMTO Toluca
• MMTP Tapachula
• MMTJ Tijuana
• MMUN Cancn

Indonesia

• WAAA Makassar updated
• WADS Sumbawa Besar
• WADY Banyuwangi
• WICC Husein
• WIII Jakarta SoekarnoHatta

Malaysia

• WBGG Kuching
• WMKJ Senai
• WMKP Penang

Philippines

• RPVM MactanCebu updated

Taiwan

• RCNN Tainan
• RCTP Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan updated

Chile and Peru

• SCIP Mataveri
• SPJC Lima

United Kingdom

• EGCC Manchester updated
• EGKK London Gatwick updated
• EGSS London Stansted updated

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Teaser for the future :)

[ 2025-03-17 15:52:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Minor maintenance update - We've added more hand made custom airports in Mexico, Chile, Philippines and Malaysia:

• MMMX, Mexico City
• MMUN, Cancun
• RPLC, Diosdado Macapagal
• RPVM, Mactan Cebu
• RPVP, Puerto Princesa
• SCCF, Calama
• SCDA, Iquique
• SCEL, Santiago
• SCFA, Antofagasta
• SCIE, Concepcion
• WBKK, Kota Kinabalu
• WMKP, Penang

Screenshots

[ 2025-01-29 10:13:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've published another small update which fixes several bugs reported by our forum community. And we've published an update to the LSGG Geneva airport, which is already available now on mobile and will soon be updated on the Steam version as well. Screenshots can be found below. Changelog 2024-12-17

• A319 nose gear damper stiffness increased
• A380 position of lights in wing root corrected
• B737 MAX 9 PFD XPDR code now updated instantly when transponder code is changed
• B737 MAX 9 custom flight number and callsign display on PFD for new liveries: Air Tanzania, Corendon and Scat
• B747, B777-300ER, B777F and B787 autopilot selected airspeed/mach change on PFD
• B747, B777-300ER, B777F and B787 autopilot and flight-director engagement highlight
• B777-300ER, B777F, B787 ground effect adjusted
• B777-300ER aircraft type label corrected on Emirates and Garuda Indonesia liveries
• B777F landing gear compression and tilt adjusted and additional gear parts added
• B787 beacon and strobe flasher interval slightly increased
• B787 CDU ident page engine name typo corrected
• ASK21 ground physics improved
• Sopwith Camel ground physics improved and made more resilient crash detection during ground loop
• LSGG updated airport layout & runway identifiers, added new terminal building, updated old terminal buildings, updated lines and flood lights, new parking positions, more detail, fixed terrain on approach end, more parking positions, added ground taxiway and parking position markings

Screenshots of the updated Geneva airport (LSGG)

[ 2024-12-18 16:03:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

This minor update fixes an issue with broken trees on the Steam Deck

[ 2024-12-16 12:55:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

A new update is available for Aerofly FS adding many new glider airfields and airports near the Alps and also many custom airports around the world. For the mobile version we've optimized the app to reduce the memory consumption and to improve app stability. The update also includes several bug fixes and improvements to our aircraft. Changes to Aircraft and Sim-Features

• reduced memory consumption and improved app stability on devices with low memory (RAM)
• improved memory footprint of the sounds in A319, A320, A321, B737-900ER and B737 MAX9
• improved auto-spoiler and auto-brake reliability after bounced landings, now disengages less often
• improved ground-effect for airliners
• fixed callout sounds (such as GPWS PULL UP sound) are played at correct pitch again
• fixed B737-900ER, B737 MAX 9, B777-300ER "NO VSPEED" text on PFD appears later during landing rollout
• fixed A319, A320, A321 issue with MCDU flight number when longer than 6 characters.
• fixed A319 IAE engine thrust ratings
• fixed A319 wing light position
• added B777-300ER sound improvements: 3D sounds + additional sounds such as APU sound, engine rumble, better wind sound
• fixed B777-300ER pitch trim scale green takeoff range visible again
• improved B777-300ER landing gear configuration warning is now delayed when already selected gear down or after go-around when flaps already moving towards go-around position
• improved A380 autoflight control panel (AFS CP) texture resolution

Additional Airports Germany

• EDBL, Laucha
• EDLO, Oerlinghausen
• EDMC, Blaubeuren
• EDMK, Kempten-Durach
• EDOJ, Lsse
• EDPJ, Laichingen Airfield
• EDSA, Albstadt Degerfeld
• EDSG, Grabenstetten
• EDSV, Wchtersberg
• EDSZ, Rottweil-Zepfenhan
• EDTE, Eutingen
• EDTN, Nabern Teck
• EDTW, Winzeln-Schramberg
• Fssen
• Agathazell
• Hlben
• Ohlstadt-Pmetsried
• Hayingen
• Isny
• Klippeneck
• Knigsdorf
• Leibertingen
• Mnsingen-Eisberg
• Musbach
• Neuruppin
• Unterwssen
• Riedlingen
• Rossfeld
• Ehningen Schlechtenfeld
• Esslingen-Jgerhaus
• Dettingen Teck

USA

• KU14, Nephi Municipal

Spain

• LEFM, Fuentemilanos

France

• LFHM, Megve Altiport
• LFKD, Sollires Sardires
• LFKR, Saint Rmy de Maurienne
• LFLE, Chambry Challes-les-Eaux
• LFLG, Grenoble Le Versoud
• LFMF, Fayence
• LFNF, Vinon
• LFTM, Serres - La Btie-Montsalon
• LFTP, Puimoisson
• Habre Poche
• Cervens
• Seyne les Alpes
• Sainte Croix sur Verdon

Italy

• LILO, Sondrio
• LIVD, Dobbiaco-Toblach
• Megolo
• Skydive Iseo
• Samolaco
• Sterzing / Vipiteno
• Valsusa

Austria

• LOGG, Kapfenberg / Punitz-Gssing
• LOGI, Trieben
• LOGK, Kapfenberg
• LOGM, Mariazell
• LOGO, Niederblarn
• LOGT, Leoben-Timmersdorf
• LOIH, Hohenems-Dornbirn
• LOIR, Reutte-Hfen
• LOKF, Feldkirchen
• LOKN, Ntsch im Gailtal
• LOKW, Wolfsberg
• LOSM, Mauterndorf
• LOXA, Aigen im Ennstal

Switzerland

• LSGB, Bex
• LSPV, Wangen-Lachen
• LSZE, Bad Ragaz
• LSZO, Luzern-Beromnster
• LSZV, Sitterdorf

South Korea

• RKPC, Jeju International Airport

Taiwan

• RCQC, Penghu
• RCSS, Songshan
• RCTP, Taoyuan
• RCKH, Kaohsiung

Argentinia

• SABE, Buenos Aires

Fixes to existing airports

• VNLK, Lukla: fixed tower view
• SBRJ, Santos Dumont: tower view fixed
• YBRM, Broome: updated

[ 2024-12-06 13:26:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today we're releasing not just one but two aircraft for Aerofly FS and several new hand made airports with custom buildings.

• Boeing 777F freighter aircraft with custom cargo liveries, shorter fuselage, operational cargo doors, cold and dark startup
• Robin DR400 popular single engine piston aircraft with cold and dark startup, sliding canopy and custom sounds.
• Airports updated/improved: EGPH, KLAS, KLGB, KORD, RKSI, SBAR, SBBR, SBCT, SBJP, SBGL, SBGR, SBSP, TKPK, TNCM, VHHH, ZWWW, ZSHC, ZSPD
• Airports added: KMSP, KTEB, LFHU, RCTP, RKJB, RKJY, RKNY, RKSI, RKSS, RPMD, RPVM, RPVI, VTBD, VTCC, ZBAA, ZPPP, ZGGG, ZGHA, ZGSZ, ZHHH, ZSAM, ZSNJ, ZUTF, ZUUU, ZYTX

Detailed Feature Lists

Boeing 777F: https://www.aerofly.com/features/aircraft/b777f/ Robin DR400: https://www.aerofly.com/features/aircraft/dr400/

Screenshots of the 777F

Screenshots of the DR400

[ 2024-11-15 12:05:38 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Boeing 777F is coming soon for Aerofly FS. This is our first freighter aircraft and compared to the existing 777-300ER the 777F has a shorter fuselage length, slightly different landing gear but similar wings and engines. The GE90-110B turbofan engines have a bit less thrust than the -115B of the 777-300ER but it's still quite powerful.

New features

• Cargo doors can be opened
• Different mass, payload and thrust (compared to 777-300ER)
• 3D sounds with couple of new sound files to improve overall sound
• 20+ new cargo liveries

Full list of features

Please visit our website for a detailed list of features of the 777F: https://www.aerofly.com/features/aircraft/b777f/

Screenshots

[ 2024-11-08 10:32:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Changes to the internal rendering engine

[ 2024-10-31 15:03:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

- This update fixes missing liveries on the B737 and A321 - An issue with low resolution textures on the A319 has been fixed - The classic info bar should no longer have overlapping elements

[ 2024-10-08 17:16:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

This small update fixes a crash on macOS and Linux if some USB joysticks are connected.

[ 2024-10-07 10:19:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

We're happy to announce a new update is now available for Aerofly FS 4!

• Added language support for Portuguese, Spanish, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, Thai and Turkish
• Added new Airbus A319 aircraft with 35+ liveries in the aircraft DLC (see below)
• Added many new custom made airports with 3D buildings (see below)
• Added new Challenges with visual guides that can be completed and an improved menus
• Added new flight-information variants: Basic and Advanced with round speed indicator and mini-map or Classic (same as before)
• Added new flight-info bubbles to show information such as challenge targets, copilot modes, g-load, stall warnings
• Added new optional info-bar at the bottom of the screen which shows the relevant controller actions
• Changed copilot and added new cruise mode (see below)
• Changed improved controller support
• Changed main menu, missions menu, pilot career and settings menus to improve accessibility
• Changed overlay view button can now optionally be used to cycle through favorite views instead of opening the view menu overlay

Copilot Improvements

We've improved the simulated copilot to assist you better during the flight and to offer an easier option to maintain your present flight path and manage the airplane for you when you go away from the keyboard.

• Added new copilot cruise mode: Left/right and up/down inputs on the controller or on the copilot menu overlay can be used change the target heading and altitude.
• Changed copilot basic mode: Left/right and up/down inputs change the attitude of the aircraft
• Changed copilot takeoff/route/landing modes: Now fully automatic
• Copilot mode is shown at the top of the screen, showing that it is active and focusing all relevant information in one place
• Improved copilot assistance if enabled in the assistance settings

Airport Improvements

Lots of airports have been added or have received updates:

• LFHU Altiport L'Alpe d'Huez - similar to the popular Courchevel airport
• ZGGG Guangzhou Baiyun
• ZBAA Beijing
• ZGSZ Shenzhen Bao'an
• ZHHH Wuhan Tianhe
• ZPPP Kunming Changshui
• ZSAM Xiamen Gaoqi
• ZSNJ Nanjing Lukou
• ZUUU Chengdu Shuangliu
• ZWWW rmqi Diwopu
• ZYTX Shenyang Taoxian
• RKJB Muan
• RKSI Incheon
• RKPU Ulsan
• SBAR Aracaju
• SBCT Afonso Pena
• SBGR Guarulhos
• SBJP Presidente Castro Pinto
• SBSP Congonhas
• TKPK Robert L. Bradshaw

Airbus A319

The Airbus A319 is the third member of the A320 family and has a slightly shorter fuselage compared to the A320. Just like the A321 this aircraft comes with two engine options: the CFM56 and IAE V2500 engines, which depends on the airline livery that you select. Some liveries also have the Sharklets installed. In terms of features the A319 is very similar to the A320 or A321 but of course this aircraft is the lightest variant of the family and has a shorter takeoff and landing distance, ideal for smaller airports.

Features

The A319 feature list is available on our website: https://www.aerofly.com/features/aircraft/a319ceo/

Screenshots

[ 2024-10-02 09:03:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

We're happy to announce that the A319 is coming to Aerofly FS soon! The Airbus A319 is the third member of the A320 family and has a slightly shorter fuselage compared to the A320. Just like the A321 this aircraft comes with two engine options: the CFM56 and IAE V2500 engines, which depends on the airline livery that you select. Some liveries also have the Sharklets installed. In terms of features the A319 is very similar to the A320 or A321 but of course this aircraft is the lightest variant of the family and has a shorter takeoff and landing distance, ideal for smaller airports.

Features

The A319 feature list is available on our website: https://www.aerofly.com/features/aircraft/a319ceo/

Screenshots

[ 2024-09-19 14:43:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

- Fixes an issue with the playback accuracy - Fixed top of descent ( TOD ) not working on certain routes

[ 2024-07-31 10:00:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

We proudly present our new custom made airports in the Caribbean which are now available with the Global Scenery Streaming feature enabled in Aerofly FS 4. Today's update brings many new features:

• Language support for Portuguese, Brazilian, Spanish, Korean, Japanese and Indonesian.
• New liveries for the A321 and B777
• Bug fixes related to navigation route LNAV/VNAV
• Many popular airports in the Caribbean and around the world as hand made airports

Sint Maarten

The Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM/TNCM) is quite popular in the aviation community, because at the Maho Beach you large airliners are flying over you for landing and you experience the jet-blast when they take off. The airport is now custom modeled in Aerofly FS and also features a hand made beach area with many details.

Saint Barthlemy

The Gustaf III Airport (SBH/TFFJ) is often mentioned in the top 10 most dangerous airports. A hill on the approach and a short airport make this airport particularly challenging because you need to fly a steep approach close to the ground at low speeds to reach the touch down area. This custom airport features hand made terminals, custom terrain mesh and lots of detail.

Saba

The Juancho E. Yrausquin Airport (SAB/TNCS) has the shortest runway on any airport with commercial flights with a length of only 400m/1312ft. We've hand modeled this airport in great detail and added actual 3D rocks on the cliff that leads up to the runway end.

More airports in the Caribbean

We also added many other airports in the Caribbeans: (TFFG Grand Case, TQPF Valley, TNCE Roosevelt, TKPK Basseterre, TKPN Charlestown, TRPG Geralds, TAPA St. Johns and TAPH Bermuda

And even more custom airports in the world

Outside of the Caribbean we've also added more custom airports.

• TGU/MHTG Toncontn Airport in Honduras
• CRW/KCRW Charleston Yeager Airport in USA
• TOD/WMBT Tioman Airport in Malaysia
• UAK/BGBW Narsarsuaq Airport in Greenland
• MRD/SVMD Alberto Carnevalli Airport in Venezuela

Screenshots of the new Caribbean airports

[ 2024-07-12 10:52:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

This patch fixes an issue with the latest NVIDIA driver, restores the UH-60 cockpit interactions and fixes glider achievement for the Antares 21E.

[ 2024-06-04 06:29:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

After the successful beta tests we are proud to announce our new aircraft and features for Aerofly FS 4!

New Aircraft

These aircraft are now available in the Aircraft Add-On DLC:

• A321 with CFM and IAE engine option, depending on livery
• Antares 21E electric self launch glider
• ASK-21 very popular training glider

New Repaints

• Added 20+ new repaints for the 777
• Added 20+ new repaints for the Q400
• Added 5+ new repaints for the MB339

New Core-Sim Features

• Glider self launch
• Winch launch
• Glider aerotow

Screenshots

Release change-log 2024-05-14

• Added A321 airliner and Antares 21E and ASK-21 gliders
• Added glider winch launch, selectable from location menu at airports with dedicated winch launch positions or on any runway longer than about 600m.
• Added glider aerotow launch, selectable from location menu at airports with dedicated aerotow launch positions or on any runway longer than about 400m.
• Added assignment for Glider-Engine, Glider Hook and "Glider Action" which tells the winch or towplane to commence the launch
• Added high detail glider airfield "Farrenberg", near Tbingen and Mssingen in Germany, with custom 3D buildings and objects and very high quality terrain elevation data at 1m resolution.
• Added custom winch launch positions and aerotow launch positions to the existing high detail glider airfield EDST Hahnweide, SE of Stuttgart.
• Added custom winch and aerotow launch positions for EDSP Poltringen, EDPA Aalen-Heidenheim, EDMT Tannheim, EDTM Mengen, LFNC St. Crepin, LFNS Sisteron and several other airfields.
• Added glider variometer sounds are now adjusted by the optional assistance "auto-cockpit". On the ground the assistance mutes the vario sound automatically and turns the volume back up after the winch launch or when the aircraft is in the air long enough during aerotow.
• Updated glider vario sound behavior and added speed command switching

[ 2024-05-14 12:46:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

2024-05-13

• changed A320/A321 strobe lights brighter and strobe and nav-lights now visible from cabin views
• fixed A320/A321 wing lights illuminate leading edge of the wing again
• fixed A320/A321 ND ILS ROSE mode shows needles in magenta again
• fixed A320/A321 MCDU takeoff pitch trim can be set
• fixed A321 overhead light texture resolution increased
• fixed A321 flap placard speeds updated
• fixed A321 door decals move with the door
• added A321 overhead N1 mode buttons for IAE engine variant
• fixed A320/A321, B737NG/MAX, B747, B777 navigation displays (ND) show the correct position of the T/C and T/D points along the route and PLAN mode show correct relative location of aircraft
• fixed ASK21 balance indicator less bright in shadow and display brightness increased slightly
• added ASK21 blue repaint now has different seat color as well

[ 2024-05-14 10:37:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've been quite busy behind the scenes and are very happy to announce that a large glider update is now available as a Steam beta! Not only have we added two new gliders to the fleet: ASK 21 and Antares 21E but we're also adding a full physics simulation for winch launches and glider aerotows. And we've been working on a number of glider fields as well which are coming soon. With these new features you are now able to practice your flying skills in Aerofly FS 4:

• Self launch
• Winch launch
• Glider aerotow
• Gravity launch (Lukla? :D)
• Start in the air to practice outlandings
• Start on final approach for landing practices
• Simulated engine failure and landing with pylon extended

Change-log 2024-05-10

• Added Antares 21E self launch electric glider
• Added ASK-21 twin seat trainer glider
• Added glider winch launch, selectable from location menu at airports with dedicated winch launch positions or on any runway longer than about 600m.
• Added glider aerotow launch, selectable from location menu at airports with dedicated aerotow launch positions or on any runway longer than about 400m.
• Added assignment for Glider-Engine, Glider Hook and "Glider Action" which tells the winch or towplane to commence the launch
• Added high detail glider airfield "Farrenberg", near Tbingen and Mssingen in Germany, with custom 3D buildings and objects and very high quality terrain elevation data at 1m resolution.
• Added custom winch launch positions and aerotow launch positions to the existing high detail glider airfield EDST Hahnweide, SE of Stuttgart.
• Added custom winch and aerotow launch positions for EDSP Poltringen, EDPA Aalen-Heidenheim, EDMT Tannheim, EDTM Mengen, LFNC St. Crepin, LFNS Sisteron and several other airfields.
• Added glider variometer sounds are now adjusted by the optional assistance "auto-cockpit". On the ground the assistance mutes the vario sound automatically and turns the volume back up after the winch launch or when the aircraft is in the air long enough during aerotow.
• Updated glider vario sound behavior and added speed command switching

New repaints:

• Added 20+ new repaints for the 777
• Added 20+ new repaints for the Q400
• Added 5+ new repaints for the MB339

Screenshots of the new Gliders, Winch and Glider Tow

[ 2024-05-10 14:06:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

The A321 is now available in the Steam Beta for Aerofly FS 4 as part of the Aircraft Add-On DLC! Please test the new aircraft and all other aircraft and give us feedback below. To participate in the beta please go to your Steam library, right click Aerofly FS 4 on the left, select Properties, then Betas and select the latest beta version. Steam will then show an update for you. When we know the latest Aerofly FS beta version runs stable we can move forward to adding glider launches and aerotows, which are not yet included in this update! Teasers about the upcoming glider update: https://www.aerofly.com/community/forum/index.php?thread/22222-the-glider-update-is-coming-soon/ Change-Log 2024-05-08

• added flight information shows approach speed as yellow triangle in airspeed tape
• added Saitek panel all aircraft that have a DME now display the DME distance
• changed aircraft with elevator trim now allow full range of control surface motion even with trim not neutralized
• changed all glider airspeed indicators now fluctuate in high side slip or high angle of attack situation
• added A321 with CFM and IAE engine variants
• added A320 flap, air conditioning, PTU and hydraulic pumps sounds
• changed A320 CFM engine and wind sounds improved
• added A320 dome lighting
• added A380 storm lighting
• fixed A380 magnetic standby compass rotates correctly in the frame
• fixed A380 tray table animation
• fixed B737NG thrust ratings corrected for TO B,TO 1, TO 2, CLB 1, CLB 2 and CRZ
• fixed B737NG CDU takeoff flap 10 and 25 now also allowed
• fixed B737NG pilot hand animation movement direction
• added B737MAX three new repaints
• added B737MAX PFD auxiliary display flight number can be changed through the CDU flight number field
• fixed B747 strobe flasher now single pulse
• fixed B777 status page shows correct APU values
• added B787 auxiliary display flight number can be changed through the CDU flight number field
• changed C172 DME display improved
• fixed DR1 tail gear bouncing less
• fixed F18 wing tip lights move with wing folding
• changed MB339 improvements to 3D model and textures
• added MB339 new repaints and new external parts
• changed Baron B58 improvements to 3D model and textures
• changed Extra 330LX improvements to 3D model and textures
• fixed Pitts tail gear steering is visible again
• fixed UH60 CDU TCN on/off display
• changed ASG 29 flight model improvements
• added ASG 29 pilot hand animation switches between flaps and flap handle
• fixed Swift S1 tail gear and wing wheels bouncing less
• changed Swift S1 airbrake more effective

Features of the A321

Check out the list of features on our A321 product page.

Screenshots of the A321

[ 2024-05-08 14:26:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've added new custom made terminals, 3D objects and details to many airports in South East Asia. MWKK - Kuala Lumpur VTBS - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi VTSP - Phuket WIII - SoekarnoHatta (Jakarta, Indonesia) WBSB - Brunei VVTS - Tan Son Nhat (Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam) VVNB - Noi Bai (Hanoi, Vietnam) WIMM - Kualanamu (Medan, Indonesia) WAHH - Adisutjipto (Yogyakarta, Indonesia) WSSL - Seletar (Singapore) WADD - Ngurah Rai (Bali, Indonesia) WARR - Juanda (Sidoarjo, Indonesia) Screenshots

[ 2024-05-07 07:20:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've added new high resolution aerial images for the Canary Islands. They are automatically loaded for you when you have the global scenery streaming switched on. Enjoy your next flights to

• Tenerife
• Gran Canaria
• Fuerteventura
• Lanzarote
• La Palma
• La Gomera
• La Frontera

[ 2024-04-06 08:59:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Tenzing-Hillary Airport Lukla (LUA/VNLK), surrounding airports and region are now available for Aerofly FS 4 as a free update! Lukla is the "Gateway to Mount Everest" and considered as the "World's Most Dangerous Airport" by many. With its short (527m) and sloped runway (13%) that has a wall at the end it is certainly is a challenge to land your aircraft at Lukla. You only have one try, there is no go-around possibility once you drop below 9300ft on approach. The lack of navigational aids and visual approach guides (VFR only!) and high altitude (2850m/9350ft) certainly don't make it any easier. Depending on the wind direction you either land with a tailwind or experience turbulence or up- and downdrafts. And there is no re-fuel on the airport either, so you have to bring the fuel you need for the next flight, increasing your landing weight as well. If you make the landing you have to make sure you also roll uphill long enough so that you get up the steep gradient of 13%. Once you are up there you will have to squeeze into your parking spot on the very small apron. During takeoff the steep slope helps accelerate the aircraft quickly and at the end of the runway the terrain drops off steeply.

[ 2024-03-15 19:56:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

Changelog

Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator

• Added: Custom made airport VHHH Hong Kong
• Added: Custom made airport WSSS Singapore
• Changed: Copilot takeoff rotation is performed a bit later to improve tail-strike margins
• Changed: Copilot sends fewer messages to the autopilot during altitude capture
• Changed: Assistance "Auto-Cockpit" now set the auto-brake selector of the 737 NG and MAX to OFF shortly after lift off during gear retraction, because the real world aircraft does not do this automatically like in other aircraft.
• Changed: Minor bug fixes

Aircraft AddOn DLC

• Added New Boeing 737 MAX 9

Screenshots of the new airports

[ 2024-02-22 14:51:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

The 737 MAX is now available in Aerofly FS 4 in the Aircraft AddOn DLC!

Full Feature List

You can find all features and details of the 737 MAX 9 on our website: https://www.aerofly.com/features/aircraft/b737max/

Full Flight Tutorial

Check out the tutorial for the 737 NG on our website, which can also be applied for your first 737 MAX flights for the most part https://www.aerofly.com/tutorials/b737ng/

Screenshots

Of course, like the 737 NG, the 737 MAX is also simulated in great detail and very close to the real world. It will feature a fully interactive cockpit and cold and dark startup. The 737 MAX actually has a number of differences compared to the 737 NG series both in real life and also modeled in our aircraft. The major differences are:

• New engines CFM LEAP-1B (CFM 56 before) with bowed rotor motoring (BRM) during startup, which can take up to 90 seconds per engine, custom engine sounds
• Front panel completely redesigned with four wide screen displays, similar to the 787 Dreamliner but with commonality to the 737 screen rendering
• New split winglets
• Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), latest software version with two sensors is simulated based on real world documentation
• Fly by wire spoiler features are simulated
• Autopilot is fail-passive and has autoland rollout capability
• Several minor changes to the overhead panel

[ 2024-02-21 10:38:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Development of our 737 MAX is nearing completion and it will soon be available in Aerofly FS. Of course, like the 737 NG, the 737 MAX is also simulated in great detail and very close to the real world. It will feature a fully interactive cockpit and cold and dark startup. The 737 MAX actually has a number of differences compared to the 737 NG series both in real life and also modeled in our aircraft. The major differences are:

• New engines CFM LEAP-1B (CFM 56 before) with bowed rotor motoring (BRM) during startup, which can take up to 90 seconds per engine, custom engine sounds
• Front panel completely redesigned with four wide screen displays, similar to the 787 Dreamliner but with commonality to the 737 screen rendering
• New split winglets
• Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), latest software version with two sensors is simulated based on real world documentation
• Fly by wire spoiler features are simulated
• Autopilot is fail-passive and has autoland rollout capability
• Several minor changes to the overhead panel

Full Feature List

You can find all features and details of the 737 MAX 9 on our website: https://www.aerofly.com/features/aircraft/b737max/

Full Flight Tutorial

Check out the tutorial for the 737 NG on our website, which can also be applied for your first 737 MAX flights for the most part https://www.aerofly.com/tutorials/b737ng/

Screenshots

[ 2024-02-16 15:47:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

This update mainly features improved elevation data on the northern hemisphere.

[ 2024-02-08 16:31:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Aerofly FS 4 fans, We wish you an early Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas! As a present for you and to wrap up 2023 we added Pushback to Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator!

Pushback

Activating the Pushback

With this update Pushback will be available for our airliners. Any time the aircraft is stopped on the ground pushback can be activated either using an assignable shortcut or using the screen overlay which can be activated in the settings. The default assignment to activate the pushback is 'Shift + P', however, if you already have Aerofly FS 4 installed then you will need to manually set this assignment in the controls menu in the general/simulation category, Pushback toggle. Pushback is also available from the location menu. When you select one of the new aircraft parking positions or stands with a pushback icon then the tug will automatically be connected at the start of the simulation. You'll have the option to select between "Push with engines running" and "Push and start" with engines off. Even when there is no pushback icon shown in the location menu you can still activate pushback with the shortcut or menu overlay button if you have an airliner selected.

Controlling the Pushback

To control the pushback tug we use your assignment for throttle and rudder/nosewheel tiller input. You have manual control of the tug. The throttle increases the pushback speed and with idle throttle the tug stops. Using your rudder input (or tiller if assigned) the tug steers into position automatically so that your input directly correspond to a turning your aircraft just as if there was no pushback and you were rolling backwards. There are even new camera views inside the pushback cabin and on the outside of the vehicle.

Changelog Version 4.03.03.01 (20231218)

• Added Pushback available for airliners on the ground anytime the aircraft is stopped
• Changed location menu to display aircraft parking positions with pushback
• Fixed location menu repositioning to a cruise position now sets the correct speed below 10,000ft
• Improvements to missions menus
• Added user made custom missions are loaded from the user documents directory, Aerofly FS 4/missions/custom_missions_user.tmc file
• Improvements to several airports around the world
• Added multiple different repaints for several aircraft, e.g. A320, C172, F/A-18C, Q400 and others
• Added B747, B777, B787 CDU messages like: DRAG REQUIRED, etc.
• Changed B7x7 CDU: improvements to preflight init pages: flight number, cruise wind and transition altitude and transition level can now be changed.
• Added C172 3D directional sounds
• Improvements to F/A-18C model, textures and repaints
• Fixed B787 first-officer yoke now works correctly with virtual hands
• Fixed B737NG overhead panel illumination and navigation display range selection
• Fixed Concorde overhead panel is interactive in dedicated overhead panel view
• Fixed Ju-52 ADF off-scale, B787 fan rotation direction, LJ45 and Q400 altitude alert beep volume reduced

[ 2023-12-18 12:20:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

Great News! The Boeing 737-900ER is now available for Aerofly FS 4!

Full Flight Tutorial

Check out the tutorial for the 737 NG on our website: https://www.aerofly.com/tutorials/b737ng/

Key Features

You can find all features and details of the 737-900ER on our website as well: https://www.aerofly.com/features/aircraft/b737ng/

Screenshots

[ 2023-11-07 15:07:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Aerofly FS users, it's finally here, our new Boeing 737-900ER. Please see the full announcement for 737-900 for more details on the new aircraft. We hope you enjoy this new aircraft. If you haven't done so, we would appreciate a rating on Steam. [url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1995890/view/3762254677555234862]
Change-Log

• Added B737-900ER
• Changed B737-500 several systems improved, for example: engine start now takes longer, engine spool up from idle is slower
• Changed B737-500 receives full immersive 3D directional sound, new engine sounds, flap actuator and flap lever sounds, speed brake rumble, gear and flap rumble when extended, nose gear transition noise, auto-speed-brake servo, trim wheel, parking brake, switches, levers and knobs sounds, electric background noise, air-conditioning, new firebell, gear warning horn, takeoff warning horn and more...
• Added B747, B777, B787, C90GTx, CRJ900 CDUs altitude and speed constraints can be edited
• Fixed A320 sharklet textures corrected
• Fixed A380 cockpit windows corrected
• Fixed B787 electronic checklists now displayed correctly
• Fixed B777, C90GTx, CRJ900 description text spelling errors corrected

[ 2023-11-07 14:56:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

This update fixes a few broken elevation data in various regions of the world.

[ 2023-10-27 12:33:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

We fixed an issue specific to Mac computers only, where the simulator would slow down when certain routes were active.

[ 2023-10-20 12:14:34 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've uploaded a new YouTube teaser video, showcasing the upcoming 737NG sounds. Please keep in mind that this is work in progress (WIP) and what you see in the video may not represent the final product accurately. [previewyoutube=FDphKSe1snE;full][/previewyoutube]

[ 2023-10-13 11:10:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

Changelog

• Fixed B777, B787, CRJ 900, Learjet 45 reversers
• Added F18 canopy actuator animation
• Fixed GPWS glide slope warning now only triggers when on the localizer

[ 2023-10-11 15:28:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

Changelog

• Updated F18 3D model with minor adjustments
• Fixed F18 up front controller (UFC) allows entry of TCN, ILS, ADF frequencies again
• Fixed A320 flight number can be inserted again
• Fixed A320 flap animation
• Fixed A320 engine fan animation
• Fixed B747 navigation display (ND) DME text in lower right corner no longer cut off
• Removed A380 performance approach page cheat values (double click empty field) which were giving incorrect values and have been removed for the time being

[ 2023-10-10 17:37:37 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Aerofly FS fans, Thanks to your positive feedback we can now move our public beta version to the release and bring our new streaming and global airports to you! We've thrown in the new Dubai airport and surrounding region for you to enjoy. If you haven't done so yet, we would much appreciate if you could leave a positive review on the Steam Store page to show your support for Aerofly FS. Thank you.

Dubai region

Dubai and surrounding region is now available for Aerofly FS 4. This update includes the Dubai airport, city and nearby cultivation data (buildings, vegetation, etc.).

Global Data Streaming

Buildings, trees, aerial images and elevation data covering the entire simulated globe can now be streamed via the internet. Please note: Streaming has to be enabled manually, in the main menu you can find a new networking button which brings you to the networking menu and the option to enable streaming.

Global Airports

This update is the first step towards world wide coverage in Aerofly FS. What we have added so far:

• Global cultivation data: 3D buildings, trees, power lines, wind turbines, night street-lights, etc.
• Global aerial images and elevation data with limited resolution, some areas have higher resolution than others
• 10,000+ generated airports with taxiways and runways but without custom made terminals or 3D objects

This experimental beta opens up the rest of the world for you to fly in but we will of course continue to make high quality custom airports, custom landmarks, etc.

Change-Log (Aerofly FS 4 Release Version 4.0.3.19 (2023-10-06)

• Added Dubai city, surrounding region and airport
• Added option to enable world-wide streaming of cultivation data
• Added 3D directional sounds to many aircraft
• Numerous bug fixes and improvements
• Improvements to A380 model, new wings, new engines, new overhead panel, increased texture resolution
• Changed A380 landing gear sequence duration more realistic
• Added A380 NAV tuning by identifier in the MFD
• Improvements to B777 engine model
• Updated Boeing 747, 777 and 787 CDU pages TAKEOFF REF, PERF INIT, VNAV and other pages
• Improvements to 747, 777 and 787 displays: RNP/ANP, LDG ALT, TCAS OFF texts
• Changed B737-500 flight model adjusted
• Changed B737-500 sound improved
• Fixed P38 propeller speed levers

[ 2023-10-06 15:06:38 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Aerofly FS users, this update offers you our new ( but still experimental ) streaming service with gives you worldwide coverage of over 6000 global airports. We will improve or change this features in the next updates.

[ 2023-10-06 14:58:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Experimental Data Streaming

Buildings, trees, aerial images and elevation data covering the entire simulated globe can now be streamed via the internet as an experimental feature. Please note: Streaming has to be enabled manually, in the main menu you can find a new networking button which brings you to the networking menu and the option to enable streaming.

Global Coverage

This update is the first step towards world wide coverage in Aerofly FS. What we have added so far:

• Global cultivation data: 3D buildings, trees, power lines, wind turbines, night street-lights, etc.
• Global aerial images and elevation data with limited resolution, some areas have higher resolution than others
• 10,000+ generated airports with taxiways and runways but without custom made terminals or 3D objects

This experimental beta opens up the rest of the world for you to fly in but we will of course continue to make high quality custom airports, custom landmarks, etc.

Change-Log (Version 4.03.01.16, 2023-09-22)

• Added option to enable world-wide streaming of cultivation data
• Added 3D directional sounds to many aircraft
• Numerous bug fixes and improvements
• Improvements to A380 model, new wings, new engines, new overhead panel, increased texture resolution
• Changed A380 landing gear sequence duration more realistic
• Added A380 NAV tuning by identifier in the MFD
• Improvements to B777 engine model
• Updated Boeing 747, 777 and 787 CDU pages TAKEOFF REF, PERF INIT, VNAV and other pages
• Improvements to 747, 777 and 787 displays: RNP/ANP, LDG ALT, TCAS OFF texts
• Changed B737-500 flight model adjusted
• Changed B737-500 sound improved
• Fixed P38 propeller speed levers

[ 2023-09-22 15:03:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Aerofly FS users, we have updating Aerofly FS again, with lot's of changes under the hood. Expect quite a few more updates in the coming weeks with new stuff. As for this update here is what's new:

• Numerous enhancements to the flight displays of all airliners
• Numerous enhancements to the avionics of all aircraft
• Native support for the Playstation DualSense controller
• Reduced memory usage when flying with reducing quality settings

[ 2023-09-15 10:26:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Thank you!

Happy 4th July to all who celebrate today and of course happy first anniversary Aerofly FS 4! Thank you everyone for your continued support and your positive reviews, that really helps us out a lot! As a small teaser let us show you what we have been working on behind the scenes.

Simulation

Our push-back is of course physically simulated and not an animation. This means that the wheels always point the direction they should point to and the pushing force acts through the wheels of the tractor, is transferred through the tow bar and acts onto the nose gear of the aircraft. The angle of the nose wheel then determines how the aircraft steers, as long as there is traction. The actual nose wheel steering of the aircraft is bypassed and instead the push-back tractor drives into a position where the tow bar rotates the nose wheel to the target angle. When the nose gear temporarily lifts up or looses grip then of course the wheel is skidding sideways quite quickly. Naturally the truck can push a smaller aircraft much easier than a heavy one. At some point, if the engines produce significant thrust or when the slope is too steep, then the tractor wheels start spinning, too.

Control

At the moment the push-back is controlled manually and the first release may also be manually controlled by the user but that is not yet final. To simplify the steering we currently control the target nose wheel angle just like you would control it with the tiller for normal taxi. With this it is already great fun to drive the tug around corners and onto the taxiway. And yes, the push-back will be work with all airliners, not just the 737 shown here.

Screenshots

The 3D model of the tractor is quite detailed and also has a driver cabin which we may show in future teasers, so stay tuned! Keep in mind that these are in-development screenshots taken in a Aerofly FS 4 developer build and may not represent the final product.

[ 2023-07-04 14:45:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Aerofly FS fans, We proudly present the first screenshots of the 737 NG. We decided to develop the 737-900ER together with the 737 Max 9 because they have a lot in common, which speeds up the development progress. That said, we do not rule out further 737 variants like the 737-800 NG that we initially showed in our developer videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvA9uNVZvKk Here are the first screenshots of the 737 NG in several liveries. Please keep in mind that these are development screenshots which may not represent the final product.

[ 2023-06-23 15:09:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Aerofly FS fans, We've been busy working on the 737 Max and NG over the last months and it's time to show you the first couple of screenshots. There is still a bit of work to be done and we'll probably post more screenshots before we get closer to the release. What you are seeing in the screenshots are in-development images of our 737 Max 9.

[ 2023-06-14 13:27:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Aerofly FS users, After lots of testing our beta version now moves forward to the release version. You can now enjoy the new features such as:

• Going back in time from the replay or after a crash
• New consistent camera view positions across the entire fleet of aircraft
• New camera categories: cockpit, passenger, external aircraft-fixed, external world-fixed views
• New helicopter missions
• Improvements and bug fixes for B737, B747, B777, B787

For the full change-log please visit our previous announcement https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1995890/view/3729587091638687544

[ 2023-05-24 13:47:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

The beta version has been updated to address issues that users reported.

• Fixed A320 cold and dark startup working again
• Fixed (M)CDU fix pages working again
• Fixed B747, B777, B787 baro minimums increments are now even 10ft steps
• Fixed B747, B777, B787 CDU thrust reduction and acceleration height can be edited
• Fixed B747, B777, B787 CDU progress page shows top of descent time
• Fixed B747, B777, B787 CDU VNAV opens CLB, CRZ or DES page depending on active flight phase
• Fixed C90GTx CDU legs page discontinuities can be deleted

[ 2023-05-09 15:36:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

Dear Aerofly Fans, We have published a new major beta version for Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator! To opt into this beta please right click your Aerofly FS 4 in the Steam library and select properties, betas and select the beta from the dropdown menu. Please note: The default key assignments to step through cameras has changed. Please revisit the control settings if you want to change them. Aircraft Developers, please note: The parameters 'CrashOnContact' and 'Blade' in the collisionhull class are now deprecated and must be removed.

Change-Log for Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator Beta (2023-05-05)

New Camera Positions Added

We updated the camera positions in almost all aircraft, adding new wing views, new action cam attached to exterior of the aircraft, unified available positions and order of cameras within the categories.

New Camera Categories

Now cockpit cameras an passenger cameras have their own camera category. That means you can now cycle through all cockpit cameras and all passenger cameras separately. We also added a favorite cameras category, which you can customize in the settings. With a single key you can then step through your favorite cameras quickly.

Going Back in Time

After a crash, or from the instant replay, you can now choose to resume the flight from that moment in the past.mWhen you crash you will now see a pause menu with options to go back 10s, respawn in the air or at the nearest airport. When the simulation is paused (default 'P') you can rewind and replay your flight as before but you also have the option to resume the flight from that moment in the past. This way you can "undo" your landing or crash for example or you can go back and practice a certain situation several times.

Improved Instant Replay with Time Skip

The instant replay is now kept even if you go back to the main menu. In the instant replay you can now also skip ahead to a point along your planned route (if you have a route programmed). In the location menu you can now click on the route and the airplane will snap to the planned flight plan direction, altitude and speed.

New Missions

We've added missions for our helicopters, such as a VIP transport of the US president. Missions for the Concorde we're improved and new ones added, based on real world routes the Concorde flew.

New Airports Added

We added airports the airports EDCP, EDCG, ESMS and fixed performance at KMTH, fixed some runway markings at EDLB and LFLJ and fixed passenger bridges and PAPI lights at KSNA.

Performance Improvements

Cultivation buildings now use 10-20% less memory which can improve performance on devices with less than 8GB RAM.

Aircraft Specific Improvements

We mainly improved the Boeing 737 systems and 747, 777 and 787 FMS in this update.

• Changed In all aircraft navigation display (ND) wind arrow now derived from drift angle
• Fixed In all aircraft navigation display (ND) nav-fix range rings now rendered even if fix location itself is out
• Added GPWS glide-slope warning inhibit for many aircraft
• Changed autopilot altitude capture range increased from 20 to 50ft in all aircraft (except in A320 and A380)
• Added Autopilot automatic mach cross over in selected airspeed mode (except in A320)
• Added B747, B777, B787 FMC VNAV progress page shows distance to go (DTG), estimated time arrival (ETA) and distance to top of climb (T/C) or top of descent (T/D)
• Changed B747, B777, B787 ND now displays wind arrow relative to selected display mode up direction (HDG, TRK, North)
• Changed B747, B777, B787 ND plan mode cosmetic changes
• Changed B737 mass changed to a more realistic 46t and FMC values are now matching that as well
• Changed B737 flap lift coefficient increased to allow lower and more realistic approach speeds
• Changed B737 auto-throttle switch turns off when disengage pressed
• Changed B737 autopilot mode control panel (MCP) lights now indicate a mode can be selected off, not the active state of the mode
• Changed B737 autopilot changing selected altitude sets on the ALT HOLD light and arms vertical speed mode, V/S engages when vertical wheel adjusted
• Changed B737 autopilot glide slope capture disables engagement of several other modes - cycling of flight directors necessary
• Changed B737 autopilot go-around mode not active until TOGA buttons pushed on throttle
• Changed B737 autopilot go-around mode only armed below 2000ft, when flaps extended or when glide slope already captured
• Changed B737 autopilot disengage warning active until disengage button pressed again or when warning automatically muted by assistance
• Changed B737 autopilot disengages when using yoke trim switches
• Changed B737 APU shuts down after a 1 minute cooldown time and not right after setting the switch to off
• Changed B737 speedbrake "do not arm light" and speedbrake armed light logic improved
• Changed B737 rudder authority decreased at high speeds
• Changed B737 flap load relief logic improved
• Changed B737 autobrake can be re-engaged by selecting a new autobrake setting above 30 knots with spoilers deployed
• Changed B737 behavior of cockpit lighting knobs corrected
• Added B737 fasten belts auto logic
• Fixed B737 standby power switch at off position turns standby buses off
• Fixed B787 ND and VSD size now fits the 50% screen width better
• Fixed LJ45 CDU navigation page wind direction corrected and speed correctly shown in knots
• Changed autobrake remains disengaged after manual input

Notable Changes for Aircraft Developers

• Added collisionhull parameters NoCrash - contact of the collisionhull does nothing
• Added collisionhull parameters InstantCrash - contact immediatly stops simulation and shows options to reset aircraft
• Removed collisionhull parameter CrashOnContact

[ 2023-05-05 13:43:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

This minor update features the following changes: - The Steam Deck compatibility issues were fixed - The thermals simulation has been adjusted so it's easier to find thermals when using a glider

[ 2022-12-21 09:31:14 CET ] [ Original post ]

This update fixes issues with the Steam Deck version.

[ 2022-12-20 14:45:17 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Concorde is now added as a free update to Aerofly FS 4! This update also includes several bug fixes for other aircraft. >> If you haven't done so yet and want to support us, please leave a positive review for Aerofly FS 4 in the Steam Store. It would mean a lot to us and we would greatly appreciate it. Change log

• Added Concorde to the default aircraft fleet
• Added A380 takeoff securing function, checking takeoff flaps and trim against MCDU entered values during takeoff configuration test
• Changed UH-60 increased required torque for stationary hover
• Changed UH-60 EICAS displays ENG 1 and 2 STARTER ON message on left and right side
• Changed UH-60 battery test lights illuminate even without DC power set on
• Changed UH-60 pitot heat caution only when switch turned on and no power available
• Changed UH-60 default switch positions more accurate to real world operation
• Changed ground sensor maintains a positive signal for a short duration after ground
• Fixed CRJ-900 autopilot as well as aileron trim now use aileron and roll spoilers together
• Fixed and corrected several challenge start positions as well as fixes in the challenges and missions menus

[ 2022-12-13 14:14:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Concorde is coming soon to Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator! Here are some more screenshots of the Concorde, this time from the flight deck as well. 3. 2. 1. Noise.

[ 2022-12-09 13:21:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Concorde is coming to Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator! We hope you liked our recent additions of the Europe High Resolution Scenery, East Coast Expansion. And surely with the new Concorde and the UH-60 Helicopter in Aerofly FS 4 you will have a lot of fun. If you haven't done so yet and want to support us, please leave a positive review for Aerofly FS 4 in the Steam Store. It would mean a lot to us and we would greatly appreciate it.

[ 2022-11-22 09:37:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

• This update fixes an issue with the Mac Version and the new mac OS Ventura operating system. The macOS GateKeeper app that is supposed to prevent harmful software is getting stricter now, so we applied a minor change to Aerofly FS 4 to circumvent this issue.

[ 2022-11-15 10:22:10 CET ] [ Original post ]

We've released the UH-60 as well as the USA East Coast region expansion today! The UH-60 Black Hawk has been added to the Aircraft Add-On and therefore is available as a free update to customers who already purchased the Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator Deluxe bundle version or the Aircraft Add-On DLC. The new airports along the East Coast in the states Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina have been added to the default simulator scenery and are a free update for everyone! [previewyoutube=2CcZ19PjKC8;full][/previewyoutube]

Screenshots of the new airports

More UH-60 Screenshots

[ 2022-11-11 15:07:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Aerofly FS 4 Version 4.1.1.1 changes:

• Added UH60 helicopter to the Aerofly FS 4 Aircraft AddOn
• Added over 80 new airports to the USA east coast
• Added White house 3D model including surrounding buildings
• Improved support for Valve Knuckles VR controllers
• Improved support VR devices with tilted screens, like the Pimax
• Improved crash handling
• Fixed a bug when rendering the Q400 displays
• Fixed a minor bug when rendering the A380 displays

[ 2022-11-11 15:01:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Aerofly FS 4 U.S. region is getting a huge expansion on the east coast for the states Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina! We've created a ton of new custom made airports along the east coast, including the popular airports Boston Logan, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington Dulles and Ronald Reagan, Richmond, Atlantic City but also many smaller airports in between. We're also happy to announce that the UH-60 is now ready for release and will be available soon!

[ 2022-11-07 12:46:16 CET ] [ Original post ]

Aerofly FS 4 Version 4.0.7.1 (2022-10-20) changes This update adds new 3D directional sound for the A320, new A380 system pages and sounds as well as many new features in several aircraft and general improvements.

Controls and Flight Assistances

• Added support for native Steam VR Input to support more functions when using VR controllers
• Changed assistance automatic brake hold can be enabled and disabled in settings and works more reliable
• Fixed assistance lights sets anti-collision switches in B737, LJ45, Q400 correctly
• Fixed assistance automatic cockpit no longer moves propeller speed lever when user has them assigned as twin propeller speed levers
• Fixed throttle quadrant assignments for single engine and twin/quad engine no longer conflicting with each other, e.g. with default Thrustmaster TCA assignments
• Fixed numerous aircraft small fixes to ground spoiler, reverse thrust and continuous ignition behavior
• Fixed numerous aircraft COM frequencies are now initialized in correct 25kHz increments
• Changed spoiler drag increased slightly to allow a better descent rate and easier speed reduction

Aircraft Features

• Added numerous aircraft now have changing engine oil pressures and temperatures
• Added A320 3D sound
• Added A320 ground spoiler partial extension with only one landing gear compressed and reverse thrust selected
• Fixed A320 and A380 autopilot LVR MCT shown and behavior corrected when one engine is inoperative
• Fixed A320 fly by wire now switches to ground mode in lateral axis as soon as first landing gear is on ground
• Added A320 MCDU checks for valid v-speed entries (e.g. v-speed not entered or below stall speed or below minimum control speeds)
• Added A320 ECAM performs takeoff consistency checks during takeoff configuration test (e.g. if flaps are not at MCDU entered value)
• Added A320 ECAM caution when fuel pumps are not on after engines are started (gravity fuel start possible like in real world)
• Fixed A320 pitch trim scale now matches the indicated pitch trim angle on the flight control page
• Added A380 ECAM status, engine, APU, door, wheel and flight-control pages
• Added A380 OIS map display (WIP)
• Added A380 APU, engine starter and cockpit background sounds
• Added A380 engine start highlights engine on ECAM display
• Added A380 folding table animation
• Changed A380 displayed engine rating N1 and thrust display corrected
• Fixed A380 takeoff warning no longer triggered when flaps are 1+F or 3
• Fixed A380 previous MFD pages are now correctly displayed during instant-replay
• Changed Jungmeister flight model adjusted slightly to enable a better pitch trim range and more pitch trim authority
• Changed B787 ailerons raise higher with ground spoilers during rollout
• Changed B787 engine fuel control switches illuminate with fire warning on associated engine
• Changed EC135 now behaves similar to other autopilots: AP master assignment toggles HDG/VS modes and AP disengage button deselects higher modes, keeping ATT hold mode
• Changed EC135 autopilot control deflections are less aggressive and more precise
• Fixed F15e ailerons no longer droop in high-G maneuvers
• Fixed C90GTx nose landing light goes off when gear retracts
• Fixed Q400 even in power interruptions the selected speeds remain displayed
• Fixed Q400 moving the assigned engine masters from off to on moves the condition levers to start/feather only if they were at cut off before
• Fixed LJ45 wheel brake strength now symmetrical

[ 2022-10-20 15:21:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Aerofly FS 4 Version 4.0.5.9 changes

• Added support for native Steam VR Input to support more functions when using VR controllers

[ 2022-10-20 13:24:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

We're happy to announce that a new helicopter is coming to Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator, the largest and fastest helicopter so far. We've modeled it in several variants: the Black Hawk, Pave Hawk and White Hawk (Marine One) for transporting the U.S. president to and from the White House. And of course we've already modeled the White House as well :) The '60s have a lot of cool features such as an automatic hover mode which makes it easy to basically park the helicopter in the air. It also comes with cold and dark startup and a nice sound set.

[ 2022-10-19 10:57:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

Aerofly FS 4 Version 4.0.5.1 changes

• Fixed a performance regression on Windows computers
• Fixed sound won't turn on again after switching it off

[ 2022-10-07 15:11:45 CET ] [ Original post ]

Aerofly FS 4 Version 4.0.3.9 changes

• Fixed old aerial images from Aerofly FS 2 are now working again
• Fixed the Vive Cosmos controllers ( operating the yoke wasn't possible )
• Fixed a bug when rendering lights while using VR

[ 2022-10-06 07:16:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

The September Update for Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator is now released! This update adds new street lights, new aerial images and new airports like Courchevel to your simulator. Unfortunately the download size is quite large because most aerial images and building and tree data are getting replaced with new ones. Thanks to a better compression the total size of the Simulator on your storage device is not going to increase after the update. September Update - Full Change Log

• Added high resolution aerial images for over 800 airports in Europe
• Added new street lights to all regions in the USA and Europe that features buildings
• Added more aerial images to the US region
• Added better aerial image compression algorithm to reduce storage size
• Added famous airport Courchevel LFLJ with sloping runway
• Added airports Annemasse LFLI, Annecy Meythet LFLP, Sisteron Theze LFNS, Bergen ENBR
• Added more buildings at airport Gibraltar LXGB
• Added moving map in VR mode now displayed on a virtual tablet
• Added Chinese language option (courtesy of FlyOverAsia)
• Changed improved menu guide while using VR hand controllers with thumbsticks
• Changed support more buttons when using the HP Reverb G2 headset controllers
• Changed minor performance improvements on MacOS computers with retina displays
• Fixed misplaced static aircraft on various airports
• Fixed broken fullscreen mode on MacOS computers with notch
• Fixed missing custom buildings in various German cities
• Fixed misaligned center of mass in the MB339

[ 2022-09-28 13:30:20 CET ] [ Original post ]

A major update for Aerofly FS 4 Flight Simulator is just around the corner... Coming September 2022! September Update Features

• New street lights for USA and Europe
• New aerial images for Europe with a much higher resolution
• More aerial images for the US region near New York and Grand Canyon

[ 2022-09-23 13:12:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Here are more screenshots showing the upcoming new aerial images for the Aerofly FS 4 Europe DLC.

[ 2022-09-14 14:15:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

The Courchevel Altiport in the French Alps is coming to the Aerofly FS 4 Europe Scenery DLC. Courchevel is famous for its sloped runway and high elevation and will feature an accurate height profile and 18% slope for its runway!

[ 2022-09-05 13:51:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

The new high resolution aerial images are looking great so far, we're in the process of converting them all. Here are a few more teasers of the upcoming new images for the Aerofly FS 4 Europe DLCs.

[ 2022-08-31 12:10:06 CET ] [ Original post ]

We're currently working on new high resolution aerial images for important/popular European airports. Here are several screenshots that show these ground textures with resolutions of 1 to 2 meters per pixel. Our plan is to include these images as updates to the free Europe DLC 1 and 2.

[ 2022-08-24 12:41:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHANGELOG 2022-07-21 - v4.0.1.15

• Fixed Learjet 45 left thrust reverser lever no longer activates right side
• Fixed erratic propeller movement when engine is turned off in Jungmeister, F4U Corsair and P38 Lightning
• Added Honeycomb Brave Throttle Quadrant support for warning panel LEDs
• Added different default assigments for Thrustmaster TCA Airbus Throttle Quadrants when used as 1&2 and 3&4
• Changed thrust reverse stays in idle until N1 is low enough when controlled by a button
• Added assignable autobrake functions and default assignments for Thrustmaster TCA Quadrant Airbus Edition
• Added assignable twin prop thrust reverse functions
• Added rudder trim reset can be assigned
• Changed ASG29 airbrake drag increased
• Added for multiple aircraft engine oil pressure changes when engine is shutdown
• Added B737 recall button lights up when pressed
• Added Learjet 45 fire warning test lights
• Added B58 more warnings illuminated when engine shut down
• Added MB339 several warning panel annunciators now illuminate when affected systems are failed
• Changed B737, Learjet 45 and Q400 FMS keeps page and doesn't go to database confirm dialog when power is interrupted momentarily
• Changed thrust reverse deactivation is delayed to avoid immediate forward thrust
• Changed C90gtx flight model less stiff on elevator input

[ 2022-07-21 15:28:02 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHANGELOG 2022-07-14 - v4.0.1.13

• Fixed a potential crash when display AI traffic in the location and navigation menu

[ 2022-07-14 10:59:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHANGELOG 2022-07-13 - v4.0.1.11

• Added functions for magnetos Off-Right-Left-Both and created default assigments for Honeycomb Alpha and Saitek Switch Panel
• Fixed input switch animation
• Flap lever input with support for discrete positions and simultaneous axis / button assignments
• User aircraft in Documents/Aerofly FS 4/aircraft doesn't crash if repaint with option is selected
• A380 rudder trim knob is deflected while input is active
• Assignment prefers active buttons if multiple buttons change at the same time
• Automatic brake holds aircraft in position when placed on runway
• No error message when there is no monitoring.tmc

[ 2022-07-13 11:37:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHANGELOG 2022-07-11 - v4.0.1.9

• Fixed an issue with landmarks not showing up
• Added an option to set the gamepad dead zone in the main.mcf file manually ( this needs to be edited by hand. values between 0 and 0.2 are allowed )
• Changed cloud images no longer rotate when in VR mode

[ 2022-07-11 15:01:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHANGELOG 2022-07-07 - v4.0.1.7

• Fixed a wrong number of background threads when using quad core CPUs to avoid program locks

[ 2022-07-07 17:08:33 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHANGELOG 2022-07-06 - v4.0.0.5

• Fixed a misaligned airport XREF objects
• Added default configuration for the Honeycomb Bravo Throttle Quadrant
• Added airport LSZP
• Changed airport KLAX to include more objects
• Updated elevation data in a few regions of Europe
• Updated aerial images in the Matterhorn area

[ 2022-07-06 14:08:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHANGELOG 2022-07-05 - v4.0.0.3

• Fixed a bug when displaying approach guides
• Added default configurations for the TCA Yoke Boeing

2022-07-04 - v4.0.0.1

• Initial release

[ 2022-07-05 11:18:52 CET ] [ Original post ]

CHANGELOG 2022-07-05 - v4.0.0.3

• Fixed a bug when displaying approach guides
• Added default configurations for the TCA Yoke Boeing

2022-07-04 - v4.0.0.1

• Initial release

[ 2022-07-05 10:41:57 CET ] [ Original post ]