Research aircraft and systems

Sikorsky S-76 ↗Pilot account

Over tropical waters

Sean Reid interviewed by Dan Megna · 10 August 2015

Sikorsky S-76 ↗Pilot account

Just say no (go)

Christine Naktenis · published 13 January 2026 for the February issue

Sikorsky S-76 ↗Pilot account

What is it like to fly a helicopter with a tablet?

Mark Ward observed and interviewed by Eric Adams · 30 April 2019

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk ↗Research-based aircraft background

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

Sikorsky describes the UH-60M in transport, rescue and external-load roles, with twin engines and a reconfigurable cabin. Its M-model brochure identifies digital avionics, wide-chord rotor blades and the 701D engine. Later Black Hawk modernisation proposals concern different configurations.

Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk

Sonex B Tailwheel

X-Hangar's Sonex B package includes tricycle and tailwheel versions, a 100 hp Volkswagen-derived piston engine and electric flaps. The product is specific to X-Plane 12.

Sonex B Tailwheel

Sonex SubSonex JSX-2

The SubSonex JSX-2 is a personal jet supplied as an aircraft kit. YSIM developed its simulator version in collaboration with Sonex Aircraft. The selected product supports MSFS 2020 and does not state MSFS 2024 support.

Sonex SubSonex JSX-2

NHAdrian Sopwith F.1 Camel · NHAdrian · X-Plane 12

The historical-report-based rendition

The developer describes using historical flight reports for the Camel's flying characteristics. Optional rudder assistance changes the simulator control setup, while the tailskid cart addresses ground handling. The listing identifies the rotary engine and v1.2.0 X-Plane 12 product.

Product description and feature list

Sopwith F.1 Camel

NHAdrian represents the Sopwith F.1 Camel as a rotary-engined First World War aircraft. The developer draws on historical flight reports for its X-Plane 12 rendition and offers optional rudder assistance.

The package also includes a tailskid cart for ground handling. The product description identifies version 1.2.0 and documents the assistance as a simulator option.

Sopwith F.1 Camel

Space Shuttle Orbiter

The winged Space Shuttle orbiter is available for re-entry scenarios in X-Plane 11. The manual lists it among the legacy extras, separate from the refreshed nine-aircraft launch fleet.

Spartan 7W Executive ↗Simulator documentation

Spartan 7W Executive · iniBuilds · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

Choose a classic, modern or mixed cockpit

The Spartan package offers Classic, Modern and Hybrid configurations. The Classic variant can switch instruments through its EFB; the Hybrid combines a modern panel with the older cabin style.

iniBuilds MSFS2020 and MSFS2024 product description

Spartan 7W Executive ↗Simulator documentation

Spartan 7W Executive · iniBuilds · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

Set up the aircraft on the ground

The EFB controls exterior items including covers, wheel chocks, safety flags and an oil drip tray. The listing specifically assigns its external preflight walk-around feature to MSFS2024.

Edition-specific feature retained from the developer listing

Spartan 7W Executive ↗Simulator documentation

Spartan 7W Executive · iniBuilds · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024

Navigation equipment follows the chosen cockpit

The developer lists navigation instruments, an autopilot and radio communications integrated into the different cockpit arrangements. The Modern cabin also offers selectable night-lighting colours.

Spartan product feature list; specific equipment should be checked for the chosen variant