Aircraft in development

[O4O1762]

The dev updates state some 100+ aircraft have been announced and are in development.
Is there a list of currently in dev aircraft for MSFS2020?

[hobanagerik]

I’m sure MS/Asobo have that data. The last dev. update merely states the following, as you say:

Aircraft:

• 111 aircraft (+7) are either released or are in various stages of development.
  • 20 aircraft (+0) have been released on the platform so far in various stores.
  • 9 aircraft (+0) have been released in the in-sim marketplace.
  • 71 aircraft (+5) beyond the released aircraft have been announced.
  • 20 aircraft (+2) are not announced, but the dev let us know that an aircraft is in production.

I’ve not heard of anyone collating an actual list, sadly. It would be nice to know what’s in the pipe.

[O4O1762]

Right. But:

• 71 aircraft (+5) beyond the released aircraft have been announced.
  Surely, these can be listed.
  I am not aware of anything near that. There is the Aerosoft CRJ and DHC6 that are hyped by SA.
  There are PMDG and FSlabs who are frozen and they avoid stating anything but that it will take a looooong time.
  Carenado publish one or two and there is the upcoming Archer.
  Where are the other 65?

[hobanagerik]

@O4O1762

Where are the other 65?

It does seem like a lot, doesn’t it. Even if it were two planes per dev. that’s potentially 30 developers out there who appear to be doing a good job of keeping their respective heads down!

Regarding PMDG, there is an interesting thread elsewhere that suggests that they are not “frozen”, but refuse to move forward with new tech.

Update on Complex Airliners

I’m a bit biased here, but I slightly disagree. I don’t know that there’s been another as complete ProLine 21 simulation on any platform, except for the MilViz KA350. That being said, there is, indeed a long way to go. However, none of that is related to FS2020 the platform: it’s just a function of time. The CJ4 already has easily 1K to 2K hours into it. In another year, even with the exact same feature set that exists right this second in the SDK and the sim, I don’t think it would be so easy …

[Severeeno]

just on top of my head DC-3, An-2, Beaver, Cessna 310, Islander, 2 Spitfires (Mk. I and Mk. IX), P-40, Concorde, A220, A380, CRJ, Twin Otter, two classics that I do not remember the name of, there was also an ultra light STOL, Tupolev… just off top of my head but many more were announced already

[MorolTheDuddles]

I really would appreciate some classics like concorde, 14-bis, wright flyer, Bleriot XI, DC-3 and antonov AN-225 (ok, this is not an classic, but it is iconic).

[LuisArgerich]

They must be counting the horrible ports and incomplete aircrafts often released. A guy ports an F14 from somewhere and it “flies” then it counts…
You, I, we, are counting the “serious” aircraft payware or freeware like Aerosoft’s, Flybywire, Carenado, PMDG, etc…
Like you I count about 1 serious airplane to eventually be released this year (Aerosoft’s CRJ), then some maybes and others are radio silent.

[ChruutvoLuzi]

There is already a very well made Bleriot XI:
simMarket: WING42 - BLÉRIOT XI MSFS

[BostonJeremy77]

Bleriot XI has been released by Wing42 months ago. I highly recommend it.

[BostonJeremy77]

I have high faith in Aeroplane Heaven DC-3, which will be coming this year too. I am also thinking Aerostar by A2A will as well.

[AlphaPancake155]

Don’t forget the flying donut and star wars mods. They count too

[LuisArgerich]

At least they fixed the flight model and now it matches perfectly how a donut flies in real life!

[MorolTheDuddles]

Omg, thank you very much!!!

[Archer374]

@Severeeno

just on top of my head DC-3, An-2, Beaver, Cessna 310, Islander, 2 Spitfires (Mk. I and Mk. IX), P-40, Concorde, A220, A380, CRJ, Twin Otter, two classics that I do not remember the name of, there was also an ultra light STOL, Tupolev… just off top of my head but many more were announced already

add to that the Arrow III and Turbo Arrow III/IV by JustFlight, Aerostar 600 by A2A, T-45 and M346 by IndiaFoxTecho - they also have a F-14, F-35 and Eurofighter in the making.

[Severeeno]

DC-3 is coming and it looks gorgeous.

Aeroplane Heaven Previews DC-3 for Microsoft Flight Simulator | FSElite

[SageGoldfish543]

I’d love to see a list to- amazing! I know there are a number of freeware birds in the pipeline too- 757, a350, a220, a380. Quality Wings said they’re working on the 787, which was top-notch in P3D. And, don’t forget about Aerosoft’s CRJ too. I have a feeling that momentum is going to build in the next couple of months and we’ll start to see a steady stream of new birds for the sim.

Exciting times for sure.

[FusionHorse151]

@LuisArgerich

At least they fixed the flight model and now it matches perfectly how a donut flies in real life!

so they fixed the roll rate…?
how bout those belly landings tho…
dozen get any better than this folks

[EdamllamaB]

Just because it is not in the marketplace does not mean it is not out there.

The Bleriot XI is insanely slow and very difficult to fly but awesome none the less.

Wing42 Blériot XI for MSFS

One that has had really good reviews so far is the AT Simulations Piaggio/Focke Wulf P149

http://atsimulations.com/focke-wulf-149-msfs

(they also do the Cri Cri for MSFS if you what something tiny noisy quirky with an option for a jet engine and floats )

Arguably the best jet for MSFS so far is the SimSkunkWorks Aeritalia-Fiat G91:

Just Flight - Sim Skunk Works Aeritalia-Fiat G-91 MSFS

[LuisArgerich]

I guess you never saw a donut flying…

[MLTAVIATOR99]

You got me excited there for a sec. Seriously who is developing the Islander?