Here's the trailer

 

Below today's NEW Discord announcement:

Introducing the FlightFX HJet for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024! Experience the state-of-the-art entry into the Very Light Jet category, now for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Built with the passion and detail that defined the Marwan Gharib HJET for 2020, this revamped edition introduces a host of new features and refinements.‍

All previous 2020 customers of the Marwan Gharib’s HJet will receive a free upgrade!

Website: www.flightfx.io/portfolio/hjet24

Release Date: February 19th, 2024

Price: 24.99 USD

Stores: Coming Soon

Feature List:

Flight Physics

● Rebuilt flight model

● Rebuilt ground handling

● Rebuilt suspension physics Avionics and Systems

● Custom Vertical Situation Display (VSD) with terrain elevation display (track or flight plan based)

● Avionics backend updated to Working Title V2 framework

● Improved autopilot automation logic  

○ Enforced G limits across all pitch modes  

○ Smoother mode transitions and captures

● Rebuilt autothrottle focused on smoothness and anticipation  

○ Enhanced FLC mode with coordinated autothrottle and autopilot interaction

● Updated built-in Navigraph Charts plugin for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 compatibility

● Electrical system with dynamic load shedding and bus separation logic

● Automatic fuel balancing with real-world tank switching sequences

● Fully simulated automated hydraulic system

● Custom environmental system using thermodynamic modeling for valve control, fan speeds, and temperature regulation

● Automatic anti-ice system with visual icing feedback in AUTO mode

● Deployable oxygen masks

● Fire detection and suppression with a functional fire panel, audio warnings, and integrated CAS messages

● Custom Crew Alerting System (CAS) with 130+ AFM-based messages

● Built-in interactive checklists

● Smart exterior lighting system that automatically responds to aircraft state Visual Modeling

● Native Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 materials and shaders

● Modular model structure with optimized LODs

● Complete cockpit remodel with enhanced detail and clarity  

○ G3000 displays  

○ GTCs  

○ Paneling  

○ Seats

● Brand new interior cabin  

○ New lighting  

○ New seats  

○ New decorative pillows  

○ New tables  

○ New carpeting

● Improved exterior details and decals

● Native passenger avatars integrated with VAMS EFB weight and balance

● Interactive cabin elements  

○ Sun visors  

○ Lavatory doors  

○ Ambient lighting  

○ Smart glass window shades  

○ Cabin tables  

○ Rufus! Audio

● New soundscape by Echo 19  

○ New engine sounds  

○ New ground roll sounds  

○ Improved interaction and control sounds  

○ Improved cockpit ambience  

○ Other small improvements Electronic Flight Bag (VAMS 2.0)

● New VAMS 2.0 EFB interface  

○ Adjustable tablet position and rotation  

○ Navigraph charts integration  

○ OpenStreetMap support  

○ Weight and balance with SimBrief by Navigraph integration  

○ Sim rate display  

○ Ground services Miscellaneous

● Compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Career Mode (Private Charter)

● Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 walk-around feature support  

○ Interactive covers  

○ Interactive chocks  

○ Interactive Ground Power Unit (GPU) connection  

○ Operable doors

Edited February 14Feb 14 by MaGer1965

Me want 

The video says the 19th BTW. 

Go team!  I hope they kept the (mascot) bird.  😎

dd

Edited February 14Feb 14 by Sky_Pilot071

Free upgrade for existing owners!  😀

Fantastic that they're offering a free upgrade for 2020 owners.

[........]* take note. This is how to gain loyalty and build a long term customer relationship!

*Enter your developer, who over-charges for updates, of choice 😄

Just now, JYW said:

*Enter your developer, who over-charges for updates, of choice 

*sips on his overpriced coffee and twirls his mustache.

Free update, nice touch!  Looking forward to this one.

58 minutes ago, JYW said:

Fantastic that they're offering a free upgrade for 2020 owners.

[........]* take note. This is how to gain loyalty and build a long term customer relationship!

*Enter your developer, who over-charges for updates, of choice 😄

I presume you work for free as well?

Really nice of them to offer the full platform upgrade at no additional charge, from the changelog that certainly looked like a lot of work! And, yea, I agree, nice way to build sold, loyal and engaged base of customers. I am looking forward to their next project.

I've owned 4 Honda cars and a Honda Ridgeline and (talk about value for money) have flown the 2020 Flight FX HJET every day since its release.  Give the 2024 version a try if you want to see what easy livin, flying is all about.

dd

Edited February 15Feb 15 by Sky_Pilot071

3 hours ago, DavidP said:

I presume you work for free as well?

Some devs are better than others at providing free updates to keep their customers happy it would seem.

Its all in how they approach their business model and their ability to align what they’re charging (or not) with customer expectations.

Edited February 15Feb 15 by regis9

I sincerely hope it is not Marketplace only. 

Awesome I loved this plane in 2020, unfortunately after much requesting they never improved the VR COCKPIT FOCUS issue and I can't see it in the list of improvements here, so that's a shame but I'll still enjoy it regardless.

11 hours ago, DavidP said:

I presume you work for free as well?

 

It was satire. Why would I use a " 😄  " emoji if I was making a serious point.

Come on though, do you think people don't see what you do. Absolutely every thread where there is a hint of criticism or non-positive commentary about a certain dev, you crawl out with one of your off-the-shelf comments.  

I appreciate the quality work of most developers, so fear not, you can go back to your rock and await your next prey.

Edited February 15Feb 15 by JYW