Today third-party developers had some juicy news to share about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons. specifically on the freeware side.

FSLTL has been in the works for a very long time with the aim to bring to the table an easy-to-install and use freeware AI traffic solution to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Below you can check out a launch trailer and read the main features promised by the add-on.

  • Live flights in MSFS: MSFS independent online IFR/VFR traffic injection system with stock ATC interaction based on real world live flight data to enhance your simulator flying experience.Easy install: Easy installation, setup, and updates is our goal at FSLTL. Simple installer automatically downloads and installs all available aircraft and paints ready for takeoff in the virtual world.Over 990 aircraft liveries with more being added: Comprehensive set of liveries from all around the world from major international to regional airlines. All custom painted in 4K for FSLTL with PBR effects. Intelligent fallback system if no model or livery found.Native models and custom effects: Built with glTF models for better performance, reduced stutters, and CTD avoidance. Improved ground roll on take-off and landing. Full effects including custom lighting, contrails, heat haze and other effects including interaction with jetways and ground services.Custom sounds: Custom Wwise sound for each aircraft (and engine type in close future). Hear planes start-up, spool up, reverse thrust, idle at varied speeds, and shutdown.VATSIM ready: For those who prefer to enjoy MSFS online, FSLTL is fully VATSIM ready with an up-to-date VMR file provided.

While FSLTL offers a ton of content out of the box, enough to populate most airports and the skies nicely, the developers are moving toward a collaborative development model to allow more users to create further models and liveries and more information can be found at the dedicated Discord server.

We also get a development update from WD Development Studio about its freeware Airbus H135, posted on the studio’s Discord server.

Changelog:

  • Finished T3 Variant with and without cockpit lights and fully texturedStarted rotor animationFixed panel transparencyFixed flight model laggingFixed floatingStarted H135 High Skid and Police versionAdded attachments Camera, Searchlight, Hellas, Speakers, Vertical Stabilizers and moreAdded Panels and switch texturesTextured Exterior model. Four liveries as of now: ADAC, DRF, a Grey Private Livery and Airbus house.Begun texturing entire cockpit. More refinement needed in the cockpit and then more work on the rest of the interiorAnimated many switchesTextured doors and Cockpit wallsTextured Interior groundAdded FM code and got screens workingWorked on systems (EFB, PFD etc..)Animated front right doorAdded seat texturesMade sun visorsAdded Windshield Rain effectsAdded exterior lightsFinished T3 Variant with and without cockpit lights and fully texturedCoded switchesStarted engine display

If you’d like to read more about Microsoft Flight Simulator add-ons, you can enjoy our recent reviews of the Twin Otter, Auckland International Airport, Skiathos Airport, Athens International Airport, Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport, Amami Airport, Bristol Airport, Marrakech Menara Airport, Great Britain Central, Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport, Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, Shanghai Pudong Airport, Kraków Airport, Fukuoka City & Airport, Fort Lauderdale Airport, Chongqing City & Airport, Manila Airport, Santiago Airport, the Frankfurt City Pack, Key West Airport, the Okavango Delta, Bali Airport, London Oxford Airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the CRJ 550/700, the PA-28R Arrow III, Kristiansand Airport, Macau City & Airport, Bonaire Flamingo Airport, Milano Linate Airport, the Singapore City Pack, Tokyo Narita Airport, Yao Airport, the F-15 Eagle, the Paris City Pack, Greater Moncton Airport, Tweed New Haven Airport, Santorini Airport, Sydney Airport, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Reggio Calabria Airport, Bastia Poretta Airport, Munich Airport, Paris Orly Airport, Newcastle International Airport, Sankt Johann Airfield, Dublin International Airport, and Seoul City Wow. We also have a beta preview of Singapore Changi airport.

If you want to learn more about the game itself, you can read our review which will tell you everything you need to know about Asobo Studio’s game.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is already available for Windows 10 and Steam, and Xbox Series X|S.