NOVEMBER 9TH, 2023 DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

Posted by: Microsoft Flight Simulator Team

This week’s Screenshot Challenge winner is Forum user KnackBretzel! If you’re interested in participating in our weekly Screenshot Challenges, check out the details in the Community section below!

Earlier this week, we released World Update XV: Nordics & Greenland. This region contains some of the most stunningly beautiful natural scenery found anywhere in the world, and we’re thrilled to enhance the area in Microsoft Flight Simulator with higher resolution Digital Elevation Models (DEM), new hand-crafted points of interest and bespoke airports, and additional Discovery Flights, Bush Trips, and Landing Challenges. You can see the full list of new content in our forum post here. World Update XV is available as a FREE download from the in-sim Marketplace now.

 

 

As always, we also launched a new plane in our Local Legends series alongside the World Update. Local Legend 13: Saab B 17A is a WWII-era dive bomber of Swedish design and construction. Created by developer iniBuilds for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

 

 

In Sim Update 14 testing news, we released a new beta build (1.35.14.0) on Monday. You can read the full release notes of this pre-release build on our forums here. If you would like to opt-in to the beta test, you can find instructions here. The beta is open to all players on PC/MS Store, PC/Steam, and Xbox Series X|S.

As we announced in last week’s blog post, our next Developer Livestream is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29 at 10:30am Pacific Standard Time (1830 UTC) on our official Twitch channel. If you would like to submit a question to the panel in advance, please fill out this form. We will be collating the submissions, and the panel will answer the most commonly-asked questions during the session. Please be aware that we are not yet ready to share more details about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, so please pose questions about the current (2020) version only.

Finally, if you subscribe to our official YouTube channel, you may have noticed that we have recently been re-releasing trailers from past World Updates, Local Legends, and Famous Flyers. These videos were originally released on the Official Xbox channel, but we’re re-uploading to the Microsoft Flight Simulator channel so you can find them all in one convenient location.

– MSFS Team

 

FEEDBACK SNAPSHOT

Click here for the web-friendly version of the Feedback Snapshot.

DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP

Click here for the web-friendly version of the Development Roadmap.

MARKETPLACE UPDATE

While browsing the selection of new products this week, be sure to check out Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM) from developer FlyTampa. This product launched on PC two weeks ago, and now it’s available on the Xbox platform, too! Schiphol is the Netherlands’ premier international gateway, and one of the busiest airports globally. Today, Schiphol features an impressive number of six runways, five of which serve its commercial operations. The furthest runway, Polderbaan, is situated a full 5km from the main terminal, demanding a taxi time of fifteen minutes, featuring its independent control tower system.

Despite its singular terminal design, Schiphol is in a perpetual state of expansion and taxiway reconfiguration, solidifying its reputation as one of the world’s most complex airports. The dense urban surroundings offer thrilling approaches, while an array of elevated taxiway bridges provides captivating ground-level perspectives.

FlyTampa Amsterdam DLC includes Schiphol airport in its entirety, based on the current 2023-2024 layout, and a large array of local detail using high-definition PBR materials. Beyond catering to commercial traffic, the DLC meticulously details airplane spotting zones, public spaces, hangars, cargo facilities, general aviation, and operational centres.

 

Click here for the web-friendly version of the Marketplace Update.

There are 87 new and 46 updated products in today’s Marketplace Update.

 

MARKETPLACE BACKLOG

Current Backlog: 431 Total

BACKLOG: NEW PRODUCTS

	Testing Status
Content Type	Initial Processing and Validation by MS	Testing in Progress by MS	Testing in Progress by 3P	Total
Aircraft	59	0	15	74
Mission	0	4	48	52
Scenery	46	11	13	70
Livery	5	5	24	34
Airport	26	7	23	56
Other	13	3	18	34
Total	149	30	141	320

BACKLOG: UPDATED PRODUCTS

	Testing Status
Content Type	Initial Processing and Validation by MS	Testing in Progress by MS	Testing in Progress by 3P	Total
Aircraft	24	2	9	35
Mission	0	0	0	0
Scenery	3	0	1	4
Livery	6	2	18	26
Airport	9	9	14	32
Other	7	0	7	14
Total	49	13	49	111

 

SDK UPDATE

ASOBO

• No Update this week.

WORKING TITLE / MSFS AVIONICS FRAMEWORK

• MSFS Avionics Framework
  • Check out https://github.com/microsoft/msfs-avionics-mirror to access the latest Avionics Framework source code.
  • Find the latest documentation about the avionics framework here.
  • Upcoming framework updates:
    • Adding support for indexed LNAV Computers to support aircraft with multiple GPSS/LNAV systems. (SU_15)
    • Enhanced Framework AltitudeSelectManager to support filtering events that trigger input acceleration and better managing increment steps on SET events. (SU_15)
    • FMC Framework improved to better handle destroying data subscriptions. (SU_15)
    • Added gear handle position to ControlSurfacesPublisher in the Avionics Framework. (SU_15)
    • Added enhanced support for Garmin LVL and TO/GA autopilot/flight director modes. (SU_14)
    • Added enhanced support for Garmin keypad (GCU 476) entry of numerical values, such as course, time and frequencies. (SU_14)

THIRD PARTY UPDATES

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• As of 11/05, we have now approved 240 (+00) third parties into the in-sim marketplace and – so far 206 (+2) have released 2,829 products on PC (+29) and 2,541 on Xbox (+28).
• In total, 3,764 products (+24) have already been released in 3^rd party stores and the in-sim marketplace. Beyond that, another 783 products (-5) from 3^rd party developers are in production (358 announced, 425 unannounced). In total, over 4,547 3^rd party products (+19) have either been released or are in development.
• Airports:
  • 2,188 airports (+1) are either released or are in various stages of development.
    • 1,967 airports (+11) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
    • 1,439 airports (+12) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
    • 118 airports (-2) beyond the released airports have been announced.
    • 103 airports (-8) are not announced, but the dev let us know that an airport is in production.
• Aircraft:
  • 719 aircraft (+9) are either released or are in various stages of development.
    • 310 aircraft (+7) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
    • 236 aircraft (+7) have been released in the in-sim PC marketplace.
    • 214 aircraft (+1) have been released in the in-sim Xbox marketplace.
    • 219 aircraft (+1) beyond the released aircraft have been announced.
    • 190 aircraft (+6) are not announced, but the dev let us know that an aircraft is in production.
• Scenery:
  • 1,018 scenery packs (+5) are either released or are in various stages of development.
    • 980 scenery packs (+1) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
    • 534 scenery packs (+0) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
    • 20 scenery packs (+0) beyond the released scenery have been announced.
    • 18 scenery packs (+4) are not announced but the dev let us know that scenery is in production
• Mission Packs:
  • 226 mission packs (+7) are either released or are in various stages of development.
    • 199 mission packs (+0) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
    • 138 mission packs (+0) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
    • 0 mission packs (+0) beyond the released missions have been announced.
    • 27 mission packs (+1) are not announced, but the dev let us know that they are in production.
• Livery Packs:
  • 358 livery packs (+3) are either released or are in various stages of development.
    • 281 livery packs (+4) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
    • 274 livery packs (+4) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
    • 1 livery pack (+0) beyond the released scenery has been announced.
    • 76 livery packs (-1) are not announced, but the dev let us know that scenery is in production.
• Ships & Watercraft:
  • 38 ships & watercraft (+0) are either released or are in various stages of development.
    • 27 ships & watercraft (+1) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
    • 21 ships & watercraft (+2) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
    • 0 ships & watercraft (+0) beyond the released scenery have been announced.
    • 11 ships & watercraft (-1) are not announced, but dev let us know that scenery is in production

 

COMMUNITY FLY-IN FRIDAY

November 11 is recognized as Armistice Day (also known as Remembrance Day in the British Commonwealth and Veterans Day in the United States), a holiday marking the end of the First World War in 1918. To commemorate this date, we’ll be touring some locations from WWI’s Western Front in France and Belgium including Verdun, Passchendaele, Ypres, and Vimy Ridge. Our full stop landing will be at Compiègne, near the exact site where the Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918.

For the best experience, be sure to download the free World Update IV: France & Benelux from the in-sim Marketplace.

Event details are available here. All are welcome to participate!

TUBELINER TUESDAY

After a week hiatus, Chewwy94 is back on the Vatsim network on November 14 for another episode of Tubeliner Tuesday. This week, he’ll be flying in Türkiye from Istanbul (LTFM) to Antalya (LTAI) in the PMDG 737-800.

Event details are available here. Feel free to follow the flight on our Twitch channel!

COMMUNITY VIDEO

We always love seeing some of the amazing home cockpits simmers have built for themselves, and YouTuber B738DIY has one of the most impressive ones we’ve come across yet. In this weeks’ community video, check out his home cockpit as he flies a Boeing 737 in a rather, uh, unorthodox manner.

 

SCREENSHOT CHALLENGE

You can submit your screenshot via X/Twitter with #MSFSchallenge or the Weekly Forum Post!

This week’s screenshot challenge: Nordics & Greenland

This past week’s Screenshot Challenge was City Skylines II:

Weekly Screenshot Challenge Winner: KnackBretzel (Forum)

Screenshot by 2525ARW (Twitter)

Screenshot by BasedRaccoon (Twitter)

Screenshot by canuck695 (Forum)

Screenshot by dccp38 (Forum)

Screenshot by Lwsail (Forum)

Screenshot by ninwo_nintaroww (Twitter)

Screenshot by PlushyPrawn6271 (Forum)

Screenshot by ScenicAtol37419 (Forum)

Screenshot by tsujiKa_air (Twitter)

Screenshot by Zeanuck (Forum)

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NEXT DEVELOPMENT BLOG UPDATE – November 16th, 2023

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Microsoft Flight Simulator Team

Edited November 10, 20232 yr by David Mills

So we may get the ini A320Neo in the beta after all. Wasn't expecting that.

Edited November 10, 20232 yr by Tuskin38

@David Mills I don't know exactly what motivates you to make this post week after week, but I want to thank you for taking the time and effort to bring this news to our forum. I have enjoyed reading and watching the different news, incoming and new releases.
I know the work it takes you to do this and I really appreciate it.

Ok, the snow or no snow cover now gets the green "improved" mark, which is only partially true because once again it seems that Asobo did not really understand WHAT the issue actually is. Jeez...

What is there in the background of Geiranger? On Google Maps there is only a small creek, but this looks like the Mississippi

Edited November 10, 20232 yr by MUC1

18 hours ago, Tuskin38 said:

So we may get the ini A320Neo in the beta after all. Wasn't expecting that.

Sorry but what gave you this impression that it will  be available in the SU14 Beta?

Edited November 10, 20232 yr by JBDB-MD80

11 minutes ago, JBDB-MD80 said:

Sorry but what gave you this impression that it will available in the SU14 Beta?

The bottom note of the first "wishlist - Active Development" image.

'Flighting' is the Microsoft term for testing phases.

Edited November 10, 20232 yr by Tuskin38

Jorge has  nothing to be sad about.

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The options reset bug is not fixed in the latest beta build. They promising to fix it in the next beta. It reminds me... Yes! And remember there are only 20 days left before SU14 official build release. 

White bug  deja vu 🤷🏻‍♂️

3 hours ago, Vitold69 said:

They promising to fix it in the next beta build.

No, they're saying the fix is an upcoming patch, not necessarily the next one.

Edited November 15, 20232 yr by Tuskin38

7 hours ago, Vitold69 said:

The options reset bug is not fixed in the latest beta build. They promising to fix it in the next beta. It reminds me... Yes! And remember there are only 20 days left before SU14 official build release. 

White bug  deja vu 🤷🏻‍♂️

There is a working work around for us in the meantime. Before you leave the simulator go to "General Options", "data" tab and turn off "Online Functionality". Then when you come back into the simulator you can turn it back and this way you don't have to reset all the assistance options. Just don't forget to turn it back off again. 😉

I see that workaround is still working in the newest release.