Already boasting an impressive portfolio of detailed add-ons, Flysimware released a new expansion for its Learjet 35A for MSFS 2020. With the expansion, users can now become medevac pilots, flying an air ambulance and transporting patients to various medical centers worldwide.
What is a “Medevac?”
The term “medevac” stands for medical evacuation. In medical emergencies, medevac flights are often utilized to rapidly egress a patient experiencing a medical issue who needs immediate treatment to a facility that is best equipped and best suited to provide medical care. These “medevac” aircraft can vary from helicopters to fixed-wing aircraft.
The airframe type depends on the circumstances and the area from where the patient is being evacuated. If the patient is located in an area where a landing strip is not rapidly accessible, or the terrain is poorly suited for a fixed-wing aircraft, a helicopter would be utilized. However, fixed-wing medevac flights are often used in areas such as Alaska, where travel usually occurs by air due to the remoteness of a village or the weather.
About the Learjet 35
The Learjet 35 is a twin-engine multirole jet aircraft powered by two turbofan engines. Businesses and military units use it to transport passengers, cargo, and VIPs or even ferry patients in an air ambulance. First introduced in 1973, the final airframe rolled off the line in 1993 after twenty years of production.
Features of the expansion
While not a massive expansion that introduces many new features, this does not mean Flysimware did not provide a quality expansion. While more cosmetic, five new medevac-themed liveries feature great details on the exterior and interior of the aircraft. The EFB will also reflect the new medevac theme of the expansion. To use this expansion, the base expansion for L35A is required.
Donning a slick coat of 4k PBR textures, Flysimware also added three model variations with GPS guidance. You can choose between the GNS 530, the PMS50 750 GTN, or the TDS GTN 750Xi. Please note that the latter two will require installing the aforementioned GPS add-ons to function.
Final thoughts
Based on the product page images, it seems like Flysimware has yet again delivered a visually stimulating product through the Learjet 35A Medevac Expansion. While not an in-depth expansion spilling over with features, this expansion does provide opportunities for added immersion through roleplay. To purchase the product, head to Flysimware’s storefront, where you will find various purchase options to suit your needs.
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