April 16th, 2020 - Development Update

[ChaoticBeauty 6,692]

April 16th, 2020 Development Update

POSTED BY: MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR TEAM

“WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE ONCE THE NDA HAS BEEN LIFTED?”

• AVSIM THREAD

And maybe we can help fulfill some of those requests in the next update!

Here is an update on the current postponed deliverables:

• MID APRIL – Partnership Series update will be released.
• EARLY MAY – EPISODE 8 (IFR) will be released.

ALPHA BUILD UPDATE 1.2.10.0 HAS BEEN RELEASED

1.2.10.0 build notes can be found here.

Upcoming Alpha releases:

• Alpha Update – Build 1.2.12.0
  • In final testing. Prepping for release. Target release date within 7 days.
  • SDK bug fixes
  • ATC bug fixes
  • Experimental tech for community feedback – Neural TTS solution
  • Full build notes to be posted upon release.

• Alpha Update – Build 1.3.0.0
  • In testing.
  • Finalizing release window. Targeting end of April.
  • Boeing 747 ready for first round of community testing/feedback.
  • Bug fixes
  • Full build notes to be posted upon release.

 

ALPHA INVITATIONS

After a brief pause to focus on releasing the Alpha 1.2.10.0 build, the team is back working on the Alpha participation assessment.

1. Ensure that everyone that received an acceptance email has access to the Alpha.
   • Status – Nearing completion.
2. Assess Alpha participation options for adding more people as quickly as possible.
   • Prioritize access for those that registered early for pre-release build testing.
   • Status – Ongoing.

Community Spotlight: SimTom112

Drone Pilot Photographer by day, Virtual Pilot by night.

Today we’d like to feature an outstanding flight simmer and Alpha participant, SimTom112. You have probably seen some of his screenshots in many of our development updates and social media posts. He’s got a great eye for photography and is an integral part of our Alpha community.

SimTom112, or Tomas, is a professional photographer and drone pilot by trade. He uses his skills in-game when it comes to framing the perfect MSFS shot.

”In essence, it shouldn’t make a difference if photographing or filming something virtually or in real life. The same principles regarding framing or composting can be applied here as well. With the drone camera I’m free to place the camera wherever I want, no messing around with heavy cameras or tripods. The added bonus is that you’re not bound to any technical limitations (lens restrictions and such).”

We asked how drone piloting, at all, has played a role in his flight sim skills.

“To be honest, there’s still a big difference with aircraft because they move in a lateral way, while drones should be compared to helicopters(this might ruffle some feathers :wink:). I use a controller to control the aircraft because that’s what I’m used to when flying drones. And of course, it translates perfectly to the in-game drone camera.”

Tomas started simming with FS2004 16 years ago, and then moved on to FSX, P3D, and MSFS. Let’s take a look at some of our favorite moments he has captured from Microsoft Flight Simulator.

You can view his photography and more on his instagram!

We love our community and look forward to highlighting more outstanding simmers in the future!

 

NEXT UPDATE – 04.23

Sincerely,

 

Microsoft Flight Simulator Team

Edited April 16, 2020 by ChaoticBeauty

[ChaoticBeauty 6,692]

@simtom Congratulations for the spotlight! Excellent work on the screenshots.

[simtom 493]

Just now, ChaoticBeauty said:

@simtom Congratulations for the spotlight! Excellent work on the screenshots.

Thanks man! 🙏🏻

[OriginalGood 22]

Nice shots, simtom. I know I'm going to enjoy the virtual photography in this simulator.

 

12 minutes ago, ChaoticBeauty said:

Assess Alpha participation options for adding more people as quickly as possible.

• Prioritize access for those that registered early for pre-release build testing.
• Status – Ongoing.

Fingers crossed.

Edited April 16, 2020 by OriginalGood

[okupton 272]

Great photos Tomas! 

[cmpbellsjc 2,947]

You’re on the ball @ChaoticBeauty I just check a bit ago to see if the update had posted.

 

📌🌲📌🌲📌🌲📌🌲📌

[loubar 62]

good work there @simtom!

beautiful as always!

[ca_metal 1,965]

Nice! 747 is coming this month.

[BaronKen 141]

As always, thanks for the latest update. Pleased to see that more alpha invites are forthcoming with emphasis on those who signed up early, like me. Will continue to watch my inbox for that coveted invite, and look forward to the next episode (IFR).

Thanks!

[TwistedApe2554 13]

@simtom Very impressed man... Your insta is georgous too 😉

[Jonnoxx 53]

Aaaaah! … that subtle "wink" to helicopters!

Never has a software company played to its enthusiasts so completely … and so beguilinging  so!

Loving every minute of this courtship.

Will go down in business history as one of the greatest PR feats and turnarounds ever - A masterclass in how to do PR.

🙂🙃

 

[Krakin 4,996]

This sim is just ridiculous (in a good way). The throttle column in the first pic looks fantastic! I'm sure someone will point out any inaccuracies- I don't know the plane that well.

@simtom The spotlight on you was absolutely deserved and your work has heightened my excitement for the release! I hope they let you handle our first video of a flight from start to finish.

MS/Asobo if you're reading this, thank you so much for the work you're doing and most of all for making us an integral part of it. 

 

[David Mills 4,172]

Absolutely amazing new photos of an absolutely amazing new sim!!! 

[simtom 493]

6 minutes ago, Jonnoxx said:

Aaaaah! … that subtle "wink" to helicopters!

That was actually my quote 😉 They didn't add anything.

[MatthewS 761]

Nice update... but no pics of the Airbus "glass" ?! Though the pedestal looks great!

Edited April 17, 2020 by MatthewS