![]() ![]() Next, we take a look at new screenshots of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (ZGGG) in China, showcased by WF Scenery Studio. While the airport was not named directly, the developers shared a single screenshot that is rather telling as it shows the unique mural portraying Prince, which was added to the airport in 2020 to celebrate the Minneapolis-native artist.Īs the 18th-busiest airport in the US, it’ll certainly be a welcome addition for many. Next, we get an announcement from the Beautiful Model of the World & AmSim duo, which is working on Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (KMSP). It’s still too early for the developers to share the release date, but you can check out a few screenshots below. ![]() ![]() The official paint kit will actually be released ahead of the aircraft so that painters can go at it with some time to spare before the official launch. Liveries are being worked on and they aren’t excessively clean “out of the factory.” They will be provided in a separate package to keep the download size of the main aircraft low. There is still some work to do on the model, but the major roadblocks have been passed, leaving only tidying up to do. We start with Horizon Simulations, which provided an update on its Discord server about its freeware Boeing 787-900. The aircraft has passed the alpha phase and just entered the internal beta. In addition, IFR pilots use enroute IFR charts, which display navaids and waypoints, to navigate between airport/terminal areas.Third-party developers have shared plenty of news and a few releases about upcoming add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator, including airports and aircraft. These charts include Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs), Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs), and Instrument Approach Procedures (IAPs). IFR Pilots use the visual charts described above as well as a separate set of instrument charts. You can also search the FAA Chart Supplement and find Airport Diagrams alongside other Terminal Procedures. You can find Sectional and TAC/FLY charts on SkyVector. When operating out of towered airports, pilots can also reference an Airport Diagram, which shows a more detailed view of the airport with taxiway labels, an essential chart for finding your way to the runway! In the example above, pilots can find runway information, available services, airport remarks, frequencies, and more about Palo Alto Airport (KPAO) in the San Francisco area. In the United States, the FAA’s Chart Supplement provides overview information about airports. TACs and FLYs provide similar information to Sectionals but in a “zoomed in” format with additional detail. In addition to Sectionals, the FAA publishes Terminal Area Charts (TACs) and VFR Flyway Planning Charts (FLY) for busy terminal areas. On a Sectional, you’ll find airspace types, airport information (like runways and frequencies), obstacles, navigation aids, and much more. In other countries, you’ll find Sectional charts under various names generally, they all provide the same information. Sectional Charts provide almost everything a VFR pilot needs to know about airspace, airports, and navigation in one place. In 2022, the most popular sources for charts were: If you’re not already a member, you can join for free at You can also find links to worldwide charts through this free, community-sourced resource. To access ChartFox, you’ll need to be a member of VATSIM, a free international online flying network. The website provides access to government charts for various jurisdictions, all in one place. In addition to charts, they offer flight planning and navigation data to ensure synchronized information across apps and platforms.Īnother free resource for aviation charts is ChartFox. Canadian charts are available with a free account.Īlthough you can purchase commercial charts from real-world sources like ForeFlight, Navigraph is a provider of professional, worldwide and updated Jeppesen charts specifically for the flight simulation community. You can find many European government charts by creating a free account on EUROCONTROL. It’s easiest to find charts for the United States because they are published for free at sources including AirNav, FlightAware, SkyVector, and directly from the FAA. Government charts may be obtained from a wide variety of sources. d/b/a Jeppesen 2021.Īs you can see, the commercial charts (in this example, provided by Jeppesen) follow the same format, making it easier for pilots flying across multiple countries to interpret charts. NOT FOR NAVIGATIONAL USE © Boeing Digital Solutions, Inc. Reproduced with permission of Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc. Airline pilots, who may fly to several countries over the span of a three-day trip, generally rely on commercial charts for this reason. The benefit of commercial charts like these is standardization across airports and countries. ![]() These same charts (IGN1 from KJFK on the left and LAM 1Y at EGLL on the right) have a similar appearance. ![]()
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