Author: Just Flight News

13 February 2023

The latest issue of PC Pilot magazine (No. 144, March/April 2023) is now available and included in this new issue is a review of DC Designs' recently released AV-8B Harrier II add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

We're pleased to see that the reviewer enjoyed flying the legendary 'jump jet', with the aircraft getting a Classic Award with a score of 85/100!

See below for a few of the reviewer's comments and head over to the PC Pilot website to order a copy of the magazine or take out a subscription.

"DC Designs' Harrier is designed to be slightly less challenging than the real aircraft but still provides an authentic Harrier flying experience with simplified yet accurate handling characteristics and procedures"

"I found the DC Designs AV-8B Harrier to be a good balance between ease of use and realism and thoroughly enjoyable to fly"

"Overall, the modelling and functionality of the cockpit is a very good representation of the real Harrier"

"The exterior is made to an excellent standard"

"The package provides an authentic Harrier flying experience without the complexity of study-level simulators"

"Very little impact on frame rates"

The DC Designs AV-8B Harrier II page has more screenshots and full details of all the aircraft features!

6 February 2022

Our lead artist has been busy with extensive upgrades to our Avro Vulcan B Mk. 2, K.2 and MRR, bringing it up to the very latest MSFS standards and taking advantage of everything which this modern simulator offers us. We're sure you'll agree that the results shown below are simply stunning, from the incredible model and texture detail now possible to the subtle fuselage surface reflections and imperfections - click on the images below to see the full-size 4k versions!

We’ve just begun the lengthy testing process, using a basic flight model and primary aircraft systems at this stage, so there’s plenty left to do, but we’re very excited by what has been achieved so far. We’re currently focused on the Fokker F28, RJ Professional and PA-38 Tomahawk but we’ll be sharing more news on the Vulcan in the coming months.

To all those who are wondering if the Vulcan will come to Xbox, the answer is "Yes, just as long as Microsoft are able to fix the current WASM issues!"

Enjoy the screenshots!

26 January 2023

FS Traffic - Just Flight's new worldwide AI traffic expansion for Microsoft Flight Simulator - is now on sale!

You can now populate your MSFS skies and airports around the world with a frame-rate-friendly fleet of the highest quality AI aircraft models, all featuring high definition livery textures, realistic sounds by Turbine Sound Studios, custom animations, custom visual effects and compatibility with MSFS ground equipment.

The aircraft included range from small regional aircraft such as the Dash 8 and E190 to the narrow body 737 and A320 and right up to the world’s largest airliners, the 747-8i and A380. You’ll also see the world’s newest and most advanced airliners, such as the 787, A350, and A220 in your virtual skies! These aircraft can be seen in the air, taking off, landing, taxiing and parking at airports around the world!

FS Traffic adds tens of thousands of real-life commercial flight plans to your simulator and the powerful Traffic Control Centre app lets you create custom flight plans, add your own aircraft liveries, import third-party aircraft models and adjust numerous settings to your own preferences.

See the FS Traffic page for more details of all the features!