AS 33 Me – Final Update Before a Month of Soaring!
We’re almost there…
The AS 33 Me releases this July 2025 for both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024 on PC and Xbox. It’s coming to the Got Friends Website, Contrail, and Microsoft Marketplace for $19.99. And yes, one purchase gets you everything. Two separate versions. No paywalls. Just gliding, the way it should be.
This is more than just another product. It’s the most ambitious aircraft we’ve ever developed. A true flagship for our team. And if you’ve been following our journey, you know we’ve poured months of hard work into every inch of this project—from physics to code to sounds and everything in between.
Built with Purpose
The AS 33 Me started as an idea to raise the bar for gliders in MSFS. What it became is something we’re truly proud of. Additionally, we are working directly with Stefan Langer, two-time World Gliding Champion, to capture the spirit and precision of the real AS 33 Me. His real-world livery will be included to bridge the gap between the real world and the simulator.
We also teamed up with B21 (Ian Lewis) to deliver the most powerful version of the LX Family Avionics Suite ever seen in MSFS, fully updated with multi-map support and flight planning. It offers a variety of persistent settings, flightplan import control, dashboard layout customization, FLARM support, and integrated multiplayer towing. The avionics aren’t just functional—they’re essential to mastering this aircraft. Did we mention, you can also setup your hardware to use all the buttons and dials at your own leisure.
The electric motor is fully simulated. This isn’t a placeholder engine—we created a complete powerplant system with a custom interface, energy monitoring, braking logic, retractable mechanics, motor status logging, and even an auto-scrollable event history. From extension to shutdown, it behaves like the real thing. And yes, we fought through months of MSFS engine limitations to get it here… fully native and working electronic motor simulation.
You’ll manage flaps, trim, ballasts, nose weights and bug wipers for rain and grime just to get off the ground cleanly. There’s no shortcut to a good launch. Every variable matters. If you’re flying lazy, you’ll feel it. If you’re flying precise, you’ll feel rewarded.
While we don’t label anything “Study Level,” this is undeniably Expert Level. Expect to spend time dialing in your skills before you get familiar with this gliding experience. The reward? A soaring experience unlike anything else in MSFS.
Features Overview
- Includes both MSFS 2020 and native MSFS 2024 versions
- Two wingspan variants: 15m and 18m
- Official collaboration with Stefan Langer
- Custom LX Family Suite: Avionics with dashboard customization, FLARM, persistent settings, flight planning, multiplayer winch/tow support
- Fully simulated electric motor with dedicated Powerplant Interface
- Interactive cockpit: Circuit breakers, bug wipers, wingflex, switches, status indicators
- Ballast system with working fill rates, discharge control, and visual effects
- Surface drag realism: Bugs, rain, and grime affect performance
- Realistic soundscape using WWISE, including optional headphone simulation
- Canopy jettison, full hotkey compatibility, and hardware integration
- Built-in support for native winch launches and multiplayer aerotowing
- Adjustable settings on-the-fly like Adverse Yaw, Ballast Levels, Surface Contamination and more!
Bonus Content Launching Alongside
We’re not stopping with just the AS 33 Me. July marks a full-scale soaring expansion and major development period for our entire team:
Towing Expansion (Freeware)
Tow your gliders with the Wilga 35A, Ford F-150, CyberTruck, and several updated stock Asobo aircraft. From classic taildraggers to unconventional rigs, we’re turning MSFS into a towing playground.
Discus-2c Update/Upgrade
Our original glider is getting a full overhaul with the same LX Family Suite used in the AS 33 Me. A complete coding rewrite, new systems, and massive improvements across the board. If you already own it, the MSFS 2020 update is free, and the MSFS 2024 version will be a free upgrade at launch.
Coming July 2025
| Product | Platform | Price |
|---|---|---|
| AS 33 Me | MSFS 2020 & 2024 | $19.99 |
| Discus-2c Update | MSFS 2020 | Freeware / Premium |
| Discus-2c Upgrade | MSFS 2024 | Free with Premium |
| Towing Expansion | MSFS 2020 & 2024 | Freeware |
A Personal Note
This isn’t just an upcoming launch cycle. It’s a milestone.
To everyone in the Got Friends community: thank you for flying with us, testing, reporting bugs, and just being part of this ride. Your support makes releases like this possible. We hope that in the near future, the AS 33 Me inspires a new wave of pilots to embrace the art of soaring.
Get ready. It’s almost time to fly. Keep your eyes peeled for Twitch Streams, Trailers, and Content during this week and of course FSExpo! A full product walkthrough will be provided by TwoToneMurphy during this week’s Wednesday News Show!
— Got Friends