Aerosoft has been working for a very long time on its highly-anticipated simulation of the Airbus A330 for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The wide-body airliner is one of the most interesting projects currently in development for the simulator, despite some apprehension from a spectrum of simmers who have some doubts about the developer’s goals with the project.

The level of depth and detail that will feature in the Aerosoft A330 is still to be determined, but it’s safe to say that it won’t be up to the high realism of the PMDG 737 or the Fenix A320. Mathijs Kok, Project Manager at Aerosoft, has continuously said that they aim to deliver the experience of an airline pilot’s day-to-day job, rather than simulating the aircraft itself. As a result, they focus more on daily procedures, like opening the flight deck door, rather than rare events like N1 spiking.

“I simply have no idea what a ‘study level’ aircraft is. Honestly. No idea. I see it used a lot by marketing departments and YouTubers but I never see a real pilot calling any DLC ‘study level’.” He said this week in the company’s official forums. He added that even if they spent another three years on the A330, he would not call it ‘study level.’ Kok goes as far as advising those looking for a simulation of actual pilot training simulators to look elsewhere.

Hmmm...OK!

 “ Spurious news “ 🙂

 

 

Finally somebody honest! 

We always know what we get from Aerosoft.

That they abandon their products after 1 year on the other side (Twin Otter) is a whole new story. Im not talking about the removal from their shop. Im talking about their product life cycle management and the product quality overall.

Yea, I have to say I really have no interested in this one at all. I am holding off for the tipple 7 and using the BBJ for long hauls until then. 

I can see the commercial now - 'Aerosoft. Just look elsewhere'. 

I use to agree with Mathijs on not simulating every little thing but since I have flown the black square Baron, I have changed my mind.

It adds a whole new dimension to flying knowing a circuit breaker may trip or an engine could fail. 

 

Ok cool ill look for it in Ace Combat. Any plans to port over almighty Kok?

If you're good at something never do it for free, if you're bad at doing something just sink the company, head for the hills and burn the company documents...try keep as much as the door opening simmers money you can. You got this.  For legal reasons my previous comment ^ this is a JOKE and not intended as any illegal business advice. Ha Ha Ha.... Ha. 

Edited April 18, 20233 yr by Ridvan Celik
added more sarcasm

2 hours ago, gabriel122 said:

Aerosoft has been working for a very long time on its highly-anticipated simulation of the Airbus A330 for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The wide-body airliner is one of the most interesting projects currently in development for the simulator, despite some apprehension from a spectrum of simmers who have some doubts about the developer’s goals with the project.

The level of depth and detail that will feature in the Aerosoft A330 is still to be determined, but it’s safe to say that it won’t be up to the high realism of the PMDG 737 or the Fenix A320. Mathijs Kok, Project Manager at Aerosoft, has continuously said that they aim to deliver the experience of an airline pilot’s day-to-day job, rather than simulating the aircraft itself. As a result, they focus more on daily procedures, like opening the flight deck door, rather than rare events like N1 spiking.

“I simply have no idea what a ‘study level’ aircraft is. Honestly. No idea. I see it used a lot by marketing departments and YouTubers but I never see a real pilot calling any DLC ‘study level’.” He said this week in the company’s official forums. He added that even if they spent another three years on the A330, he would not call it ‘study level.’ Kok goes as far as advising those looking for a simulation of actual pilot training simulators to look elsewhere.

Stand aside FSElite... @gabriel122 is in town with the latest unquoted news...

1 hour ago, Paladin2005 said:

We always know what we get from Aerosoft.

That they abandon their products after 1 year on the other side (Twin Otter) is a whole new story. Im not talking about the removal from their shop. Im talking about their product life cycle management and the product quality overall.

Exactly, same story with their CRJ...

Edited April 18, 20233 yr by hollow1slo

"Nearing completion". Pretty sure they've said this since, at least the start of this year, maybe even late 2022. 

Well this product was in P3D, can anyone here confirm that it will be any good? It don't need failures or circuit breakers just needs to fly well and be reliable on long hauls without babysitting it every 5 mins. If not I will just wait for PMDG 777 or FBW A380 and continue to use the A310 for 8-10 hrs flights. Would like to do a reliable 14+hr flight in MSFS one day.

 

Edited April 18, 20233 yr by jbdbow1970

26 minutes ago, jbdbow1970 said:

Well this product was in P3D, can anyone here confirm that it will be any good? It don't need failures or circuit breakers just needs to fly well and be reliable on long hauls without babysitting it every 5 mins. If not I will just wait for PMDG 777 or FBW A380 and continue to use the A310 for 8-10 hrs flights. Would like to do a reliable 14+hr flight in MSFS one day.

 

Out of curiosity, what was the longest flight time you were able to achieve in MFS so far?

 Mine are no longer than 2hrs at most, in the Fenix 320 or PMDG 737...

I'm going to test soaring tasks one of these days - maybe I can get up to 3 hrs 🙂

Edited April 18, 20233 yr by jcomm

After the way i have seen customers with genuine issues treated over the past two years, i for one will not be purchasing it. I'd rather wait for a rendition that will actually work, and not be abandoned a few months down the line.