Author: Just Flight News

19 October 2023

Black Square's study level TBM 850 for Microsoft Flight Simulator has been getting some rave reviews since its release and now the v1.1 update for this amazing aircraft provides an even more impressive level of realism!

See below for a summary of the new and updated features - the full list can be found on the TBM 850 Support page.

Check out this YouTube playlist for the latest reviews of the aircraft and see the Black Square TBM 850 page on the Just Flight website for several tutorial videos and full details of all the aircraft features!


Major Aerodynamics Improvements

• Control surface dimensions now match the POH values
• Increased stability in gusty or turbulent conditions
• Increased propeller drag for less floating
• Correct propeller beta angle and smoother torque
• Improved torque & ITT tables for more accurate performance
• Increased take-off torque effects & accurate trim positions

Improved Icing Effects & De-icing Boots

• Inflating de-icing boots with accurate sequencing
• Ice on the windows will now crystallise from the outside-in
• Airframe ice will remain when leading edge ice is shed
• Heated cowlings will now de-ice separately

St. Elmo’s Fire & Static Discharge

• Airframe electrical charge calculation
• Windshield static discharge effects
• Static wick St. Elmo's Fire corona discharge

Functional Wheel Chocks

• Chocks will keep the aircraft still, so brakes can be released
• Chocks are retrieved and deployed in baggage compartment

Improved Exterior Lighting & New Strobes

• Brighter landing, navigation and taxi lights
• Landing light housing illumination visible from cockpit
• New disorienting strobe light bounce effect in clouds
• Solar calculations for smooth cockpit display backlighting

16 October 2023

PC Pilot magazine has taken a look at our new F28 Professional add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator in the new issue (No. 148, Nov/Dec 2023) and we're delighted to see that the reviewer was impressed with all aspects of the aircraft, awarding it a score of 96/100 and the magazine's Platinum Award!

Here are a few of the reviewer's comments:

"Just Flight has raised the bar with this excellent rendition of the Fokker F28. An authentic flight model backed up by high-quality visual detail and and superb systems simulation"

"Overall, the external model is superb and strikes the right balance between visual detail and performance"

"The attention to detail extends to the flight deck, which is an authentic recreation of the real aircraft"

"A very immersive and authentic sound environment"

"The documentation and resources Just Flight has made available are outstanding and one of the best I have seen for any third-party aircraft"

"Just Flight has done an outstanding job in recreating the look and feel of the F28. From a visual standpoint, the aircraft is superb, both inside and out."

Take a look at the F28 Professional page for full details of all the aircraft features!











Another highly complimentary review in this new issue focuses on the latest MSFS aircraft from DC Designs - the F-4E, F-4J & FGR2 Phantom - giving it a Classic Award with a score of 90/100:

"The producers have certainly done the F-4 justice, and while it's not technically a 'study level' aircraft, it's great fun to fly and provides an insight into the workload that F-4 pilots had to contend with. Believe me, it's well worth the investment and if you do, I'm sure you won't regret it."

See the F-4E, F-4J & FGR2 Phantom page for all the aircraft details!











As always, you can find out all about the contents on the new issue of PC Plot on their website!

5 October 2023

Black Square's TBM 850 - one of the most technically advanced aircraft simulations for Microsoft Flight Simulator - is now on sale!

The impressive TBM 850 features nearly 100 possible failures including new turbine engine failures, hot-swappable radio configurations and the most advanced pressurisation and cabin temperature simulations in MSFS.

The failure system allows for persistent wear, MTBF and scheduled failures for nearly every component in the aircraft, many with multiple different failure modes. Experience real-world failures, including generator failure, propeller governor failure, fuel control failure and compressor surging.

The 3D gauges are modelled and coded to meticulously match their real-world counterparts, with reference to real-world manuals.

Radio navigation systems are available from several eras of the aircraft’s history, so users can fly without GPS via a Bendix KNS-80 RNAV system or with the convenience of a Garmin GTN 750 (PMS50 or TDS). Other radio equipment includes EFS 40 EADI & EHSI, KX-155 NAV/COM radios, dual GNS 530, KR 87 ADF, KDI 572 DME, GTX 327 transponder, and a Bendix RDR1150XL weather radar.

A 100+ page manual provides instruction on all equipment and 55 in-game checklists with control/instrument highlighting are included for normal and emergency procedures.

For full details of all the aircraft features, see the TBM 850 page. Four videos are also available to give you a closer look at some of the aircraft systems.