I enjoyed the yesterdays stream with twotonemurphy.
This AS33 is amazing in every detail, and in glider perspective truely study level.
Not only because its dynamics touches reality, but it will take quite some time to discover and learn all the details and systems that will come with it.
Despite the fact i haven’t flown it myself yet, i want to congratulate you with this fantastic new product!
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What about the Discus-2c Standard Upgrade for MSFS 2024?
Happy Monday, everyone!
Another busy week ahead here at GotFriends! Here are some updates on upcoming projects
Taylorcraft BC12D
Glider News
Check out this awesome showcase of the new Discus 2C by Sim Soaring Club:
With the Discus 2C overhaul now released for both freeware and premium users, we’re shifting focus to the AS33. The team is hoping to wrap up beta testing on the AS33’s release candidate this week. Huge thanks to our 20 testers for all their hard work ensuring accuracy and a smooth rollout.
With feedback from real-world glider pilots and in-sim communities like Diamond Soaring, Sim Soaring Club, and We Sim Glide, we’re confident we’re crafting a stellar gliding experience—for both MSFS 2020 and 2024. The changelog is shrinking, and it looks we’re still on track.
For those unsure if gliding is for you, come check out our Freeware Discus 2C Standard. You can grab it on our website, and enjoy so much of this overhaul (including entirely new Avionics) entirely for free in both MSFS 2020 and 2024. The Discus is a phenomenal first step into sim gliding, simple, yet has much to offer as a platform to learn the basics prior to stepping into a flapped competition glider like the AS33Me. If you enjoy our experience, you can always choose to support the project later by grabbing the Premium version that has the FES Motor variant.
Get it for free here: Discus-2c Standard – Got Friends
Aeroprakt A32 Vixxen News
A snapshot from Heavenbound Aviation’s custom MSFS 2024 flight sim setup:
Imagine walking into a flight school, having never touched an aircraft or a even heard of a flight simulator—this could be a student’s first taste of flight! That’s something we’re proud to contribute to.
One of my contacts at the school sent me this image showing how their setup with the A32 Vixxen is coming along. They’ve been putting the early build through its paces using a custom RealSimGear panel, giving students valuable avionics time while waiting for their turn in the real aircraft—or when it’s down for maintenance.
*Taylorcraft BC12D News
A rough first paint of N43539 in preparation for an in-sim build this week!
Our post-war Taylorcraft is starting to take shape. The exterior’s in a good place, and what you’re seeing is an early WIP coat of paint—mainly for lighting tests and some internal previews.
GotGravel is excited to dive into this one and give it the same attention our community expects from our bush aircraft. I’m working closely with Andy and the Heavenbound team (as we did on the A32), as well as Kevin Hopkins, an ArkanSTOL competitor who owns a BC12D.
Fun fact: Kevin’s friend and aircraft tech, Cameron, is also known as an announcer for the in-sim National ESTOL events. Small world!
I will be be starting interior modeling this week now that final livery work on the AS33Me is complete. Can’t wait to see this one fully in-sim soon.
That’s all for now!
I’ve been flying the CAS J3 a lot in MSFS 2024 and doing some shared cockpit flying via YourControls with a close friend from Emerald Scenery Design in MSFS 2020.
This week, we kick off a full month of soaring!
Thanks for reading—hope to see you in the virtual skies!
-Developer Mykrode-
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Friendly Reminder:
Flightsim.to Transfers
As many of you know, Got Friends was removed from the Flightsim.to platform back in 2023. That means our products are no longer sold there.
However, if you purchased one of our aircraft on Flightsim.to before our removal, you still have full access to those downloads—and that will remain true indefinitely.
Yes, we still push updates to Flightsim.to.
No, they’re not always instant due to their approval process.
If you’ve been using our website lately, you probably noticed that updates go live instantaneously, without needing approval. Because of that, we’ve seen some customers repurchase aircraft (Discus-2c Recently) that they already owned on Flightsim.to. We’ve been tracking those individuals as best as we can and have refunded those duplicate purchases—but we’d rather save you and us the trouble so this stops happening.
So, here’s the real point of this post:
If you previously bought a Got Friends aircraft on Flightsim.to and want access through our website or Contrail, we’ll set you up.
It’s not a “transfer” in the technical sense, but we’ll attach a duplicate license to your Got Friends account.
Here’s how:
- Email gotfriends.marketing@gmail.com
- Include your Got Friends Website account email you used during registration
- Attach proof of your Flightsim.to purchase (order number or screenshot of your purchase history)
This applies to:
- Gee Bee R3 Special
- Edgley Optica
- Discus-2c Premium
- Got Friends Year One Bundle
And if you are one of the individuals who did a duplicate purchase and don’t see a refund in the next 2-3 Business Days, please email us and we will get it sorted out.
In other news, Contrail also supports transfers from the Official In-Game Marketplace to their account holders as well. This may be something other customers are interested in, especially if you want faster access to future updates:
https://forms.contrail.shop/transfer
Thanks for reading—and thanks for your continued support.
Now go back up one post and read this exciting update by our talented 3D Modeler Mykrode!
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Happy Flight Sim Expo Weekend, Everyone! 
The GotFriends team hopes you’re all enjoying the latest Discus 2C Freeware and Premium update for MSFS 2020 / 2024!
We’re less than a week out from our July 1st release window for the AS33Me Glider. The release candidate is undergoing one last very detailed look from our beta testers to ensure it’s ready for you all regardles of which sim you plan on soaring at launch.
In other exciting news—today we got our very first in-sim build of the Taylorcraft BC12-D! That means GotGravel can now dive into early work on the flight model, cameras, contact points, and more. I’ve attached a few very early preview shots taken during a test flight over Alaska.
Wishing everyone an awesome Flight Sim Expo from our team, and an amazing weekend of soaring!
Cheers,
-Developer Mykrode-
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The Taylorcraft looks absolutely stunning. Glad to see you pay homage to the bush flying history. I hope to see a Stinson at some point too.
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We are very lucky to have amazing developers such as GotFriends working on gliders.
Thanks for bringing us these wonderful ships!
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Happy 4th of July!
Discount does not apply to the newly released AS 33 Me!
Celebrate today with a 25% Discount on all purchases!
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Will this beauty also release on Msfs2020 on Xbox ? And when can we expect the AS33 to release on the marketplace? 
AS33Me Now Available on the In-Sim Marketplace!!
Just got word—the GotFriends AS33Me is now live on the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 Marketplace, with the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 marketplace release coming shortly. The package is compatible with both simulators, and a free native 2024 upgrade is in the works and expected to release later this month for all users, no matter where they purchased.
Massive thanks to our amazing community and beta testers—this project wouldn’t have been possible without your support!
Check out this ridge soaring clip I recorded in France near ICAO: LFTP:
You can download the flight manuals for the AS33Me and the LXNav gliding computer here:
Getting Started with Gliding
For new glider pilots, we highly recommend selecting Self Launch before flight and trying our fully integrated winch system, built directly into the glider. To access it, click the SD Card on the LXNav Avionics bezel to load the interface. This is the quickest and most intuitive way to ensure a smooth and successful launch to altitude.
If you’re gliding on Xbox Series X|S for the first time, we suggest creating a simple custom weather preset to make learning thermal techniques easier. Start with the “Few Clouds” preset, increase the density of the lowest cloud layer to maximum, and add about 10 knots of wind coming from the direction you plan to fly. You can save this preset and use it to help build your confidence and skills in soaring.
Thanks again, everyone, for making this past month of soaring so incredible. Hope to see you up there in our digital skies!
— Developer Mykrode
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Got Friends | Rentals Announcement for MSFS 2024
Upcoming Price Points Designed for the Community
We’re getting ready to roll out rentals on the Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Marketplace. This wasn’t a quick or casual decision. It came from lengthy internal discussions and was shaped with care, always keeping the community at the center.
Right now, we’re actively assigning rental options across our entire catalog, and very soon, every Got Friends aircraft, past or present, will support rentals. To keep things simple moving forward, every product will follow the same structure and pricing so you always know exactly what to expect.
Let’s keep it simple:
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1 Day Rental — Free Trial ($0.00):
Everyone gets one free day with each aircraft. It’s a chance to explore the full experience with no strings attached. Sometimes, one flight is all it takes to know if it feels right for you. -
3 Day Rental — $0.99:
This one means the most to us. Not everyone can afford to buy right away, and that’s okay. Life is expensive. With this option, we wanted to make it easier for you to spend more time with the aircraft without pressure. A weekend flight shouldn’t break the bank—and if it helps you decide later, then we’ve done our job. -
7 Day Rental — 50% of Full Price:
For those who are nearly ready to commit, this gives you a full week of access. And if you choose to buy within seven days of the rental ending, Microsoft will automatically apply the rental cost toward your purchase. No wasted money. No stress.
If you’re wondering why the 7 Day rental exists when repeating 3 Day rentals seems cheaper, it comes down to how Microsoft applies rental credit. Only your last rental counts toward the full purchase, and the 7 Day gives you the most back. It’s not just about more time—it’s there to make ownership easier, without wasting what you’ve already spent. The 1 Day rental is for trying something new. The 3 Day rental is about keeping it accessible, no matter your financial situation. And the 7 Day rental is for when you’re almost ready to commit and want it to count.
Keep in mind, this is a trial rollout and, like everything we do, it may evolve as we listen and learn. But every part of it was shaped with the community in mind—fair, simple, and built to meet people where they are. No gimmicks. No confusion. Just a system that respects your time, your wallet, and the world we’re all living in.
Thank you for flying with us, and for standing behind everything we continue to create.
—The Got Friends Team
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Good idea. I like the idea of try before you buy.
This is wonderful, thanks!
You guys will have to make some clinkers before I feel the need to do rental trials. 
But probably useful especially at higher price points!
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I have a feeling BOGOF is just around the corner 
Moderator edit: BOGOF: Buy One, Get One Free. (I had to look this up on the internet
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This seems very fair. I know there a couple of aircraft in the Got Friends hanger that I’ve considered, but not sure if they are for me. I will definitely give them a try and consider purchasing them.
We’ve actually had real conversations about this in the past and would 100% considered it if we ever get a parasite aircraft working in-sim.
Buy one, get one. For you and your friend to haul your a** to space.
A concept that we’ve thought about attempting with modified wasm code from our multiplayer glider towing logic… with no strings attached
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Thats a bloody great idea.
On the other side, there is not a lot of multiplayer towing going on right now as far as i can judge. Also during events.
So i hope this awesome idea will take off (pun intended) in the future
This rentalplan is fantastic!!
Its going to make quality on msfs shine and completely kill off the mass producing scamware.
IF those would ever be 1 day free rentals…
And this will make it possible for us with not so much money to fly the most expensive aircraft in the sim.