Just Flight has today came to their Facebook page to share a new set of screenshots from Prepar3D showcasing the cockpit of the upcoming rendition of A300B4-200. When released, the aircraft should be compatible with both Prepar3D v4 and v5.
On the screenshots, we can see the aircraft center console, flight engineer panel, overhead panel, and some close-ups showcasing the instruments. It was mentioned, that the developers have spent the last week testing the systems.
The aircraft should feature, for example, accurate flight model, realistic wing-flex, PBR materials, custom ground equipment, custom-coded systems, authentic soundpack, or numerous custom liveries from default.
An X-Plane 11 version of the aircraft is also currently being developed. There is nothing specific we know about that as the website says only the following: “The X-Plane version of this aircraft will be coming soon – check back for updates.” There is no product page yet created for the aircraft.
Just Flight has also confirmed, that they are looking into developing for the new simulator. It was, however, made clear, that they are not aiming to port their products rather than developing them from scratch to fully use what the simulator has to offer.
Features
Model
- Accurately modelled A300B4-200 based on real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft (F-WUAB)
- Realistic animations including landing gear, all passenger, service and cargo doors, and control surfaces and mechanisms
- 4096 textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity
- Bump and specular mapping used throughout the aircraft to produce a truly 3D feel
- Authentic labelling and placards based on those found in the real aircraft
- Realistic wing-flex
- PBR materials (requires P3D v4.4/v5)
- Custom ground equipment
- TFDi RealLight and TrueGlass integration
Cockpit
- Captain, Co-Pilot and Flight Engineer positions modelled with nearly all switches, knobs and levers animated and functional
- A truly 3D cockpit environment right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads – every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations
- Custom-coded hydraulic, electrical, engine bleed, fuel and pressurisation systems
- Authentic gauges and navigational equipment, including RMI (VOR/ADF) and HSI
- Realistic autopilot system
- Custom-coded weather radar with Active Sky integration
- Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
- Interactive checklists for every stage of flight including engine start
- Panel state system which will automatically save the panel state whenever a flight is saved and reload the panel state whenever that flight is loaded
- Aircraft configuration system that will allow you to choose between ‘cold & dark’ or ‘ready for take-off’
- Many features have been added to help with usability such as the ability to hide the control yokes for a better view of the instruments and pre-set angled views for the overhead and centre pedestal
- Flight computer panel with useful information such as fuel burn, endurance, speed and wind speed/direction
Liveries
The A300B4 will be supplied with a range of liveries from around the world, reflecting its wide and varied airline service:
- Airbus prototype
- Air Seychelles
- EgyptAir
- South African Airways
- Continental Airlines
- Eastern Air Lines
- Pan Am
- China Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- Thai Airways International
- Malaysian Airline System
- Iran Air
- Pakistan International Airlines
- Orion Airways
- Dan-Air
- Laker Airways
- Scandinavian Airlines
- Alitalia
- Iberia
- Olympic Airways
- Air France
- Hapag-Lloyd
- Lufthansa
- Trans European Airlines
- Air Inter
- Condor
- Qantas
Other features
- Realistic flight dynamics for each variant based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from real-world A300 crew
- Authentic sound set with custom cockpit sounds
- Multiple interior and exterior viewpoints, including wing views
- Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data
- PSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemes
