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FlightFX HJet HA420 · FlightFX · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
FlightFX describes HJet24 as a native MSFS 2024 rebuild with Working Title integration and custom autopilot, FLC and transition behaviour. It has its own software-generation description, separate from the original HJet.
HJet24 exact product and rebuild
Flying Fries Hughes XF-11 · Flying Fries · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The v3.0 product represents a native MSFS 2020 aircraft with MSFS 2024 compatibility, period autopilot and contra-rotating propellers.
Product description and feature list
The XF-11 began as Hughes' military reconnaissance project during the Second World War. The developer's history follows the programme from a larger intended production order to two flying prototypes after the war. The first used two Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major engines.
Flying Fries represents the contra-rotating-propeller configuration with period autopilot equipment and custom simulation features. Its manual describes three-axis trim and a control lock that can immobilise aileron and elevator controls while leaving elevator trim available.
Hughes XF-11
Nemeth Designs Ilyushin Il-18D · Nemeth Designs · MSFS 2024
The technical description identifies four AI-20 turboprops, retractable gear, electric flaps and the AP-6E autopilot. Passenger and cargo roles share this control-system description.
Nemeth technical description; sections 2.1.5–2.1.7 primary controls and trim; AP-6E and equipment
The Il-18D described in Nemeth's technical reference uses four AI-20 turboprops, retractable landing gear and electric flaps. Its elevator control is mechanically linked with a loading spring; the aileron runs combine rods and cables.
The simulation is released for MSFS 2024. The technical PDF describes trim and an AP-6E autopilot, while a separate cockpit document identifies the instrument and control layout.
Ilyushin Il-18D
Ju 52 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2020
The historical cockpit has a heading clutch, heading selector and separate autopilot master and emergency stop. The manual describes course holding only.
MSFS 2020 manual · pages 14–15; no altitude-hold claim
KwikFlight Archangel · KwikFlight · MSFS 2024
KwikFlight describes twin turboramjet engines with staged afterburners and TEB igniters. The package's period autopilot and flight director include Pitch, Mach/Speed Hold, Roll, Heading and Auto-Nav modes. A reconnaissance suite provides tactical-camera and electro-optical views, with simulated infrared modes.
Exact aircraft systems and release description
KwikFlight Bone · KwikFlight · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Six multifunction displays present flight planning, weather radar and maps. The CDU includes performance calculations, estimated arrival time and distance tracking. Listed navigation equipment supports VOR, ILS, ADF and TACAN; the autopilot offers Heading, NAV/GPS, Altitude and Approach modes.
Product description and feature list
KwikFlight's Bone represents a four-jet, variable-sweep bomber with retractable landing gear and high-lift devices. The developer describes wing sweep changing the aircraft's aerodynamic response, with the sweep schedule handled inside the add-on.
Its cockpit includes six multifunction displays and a flight-planning CDU. Hydraulic, bleed-air and electrical systems accompany an autopilot with heading, navigation, altitude and approach modes.
KwikFlight Bone
KwikFlight Hunter · KwikFlight · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The developer describes stability augmentation and control assistance with autohover. Additional autopilot functions manage Heading, Speed and Altitude. Front and rear cockpit stations provide interactive controls for the pilot and gunner positions.
Developer operating notes or exact systems listing
KwikFlight Spirit · KwikFlight · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The FMS tunes communication and navigation radios and can select GPS, NAV or TACAN autopilot following. Its performance page calculates speeds from weight and weather, while a World Map plan loads into the flight-plan page. The autopilot includes Heading, NAV/GPS, Altitude and Approach modes.
Product description and feature list
Lancair Evolution · Laminar Research · X-Plane 12
Laminar models the Evolution after N844X, with that aircraft's particular cockpit and autopilot. There is no trim wheel in the represented panel: mapped commands operate pitch trim and the multifunction display shows its position. That is a specific installation within a kit-built aircraft family.
Archived simulator manual; installed package revision not observed · PDF pp.6,51
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