Just Flight is developing a solution to Microsoft Flight Simulator’s wonky traffic models
Microsoft Flight Simulator boasted a variety of features back when it was initially revealed, like the inclusion of real-time, real-world air traffic data. And while the functionality is certainly present, its representation isn’t the greatest in its current state, with missing liveries and very basic traffic models.
Asobo has made promises to fix it, but that hasn’t quite happened yet. As more and more people flock to the sim, the calls for a more “authentic” looking experience are growing louder. Now, popular add-on maker Just Flight is currently in the process of cooking up a solution to the matter: a new add-on called FS Traffic.
According to a post, FS Traffic will “add tens of thousands of real-life commercial flight plans from different time periods, giving full worldwide coverage of commercial airline traffic sourced from the same suppliers that power a number of popular flight tracking websites and apps.”
In addition to injecting all of that data into the sim, Just Flight is also outfitting FS Traffic with some richly detailed models, including various models of the Boeing 737 family, the Boeing 747, 777, 787, the Airbus A220, A319-A321 family, A330, A350, and even regional aircraft like the ATR 42/72, Dash 8-400 and CRJ 700/900. It will also feature Embraer’s E145, 170, 190 and 195.
These models will use “high-definition 4096×4096” textures for their liveries, with various other graphical treats like “animated engine fans, aircraft effects,” and the ability to make use of the airport facilities the same way a player aircraft can. Even their sound packages are getting the professional treatment from the folks over at Turbine Sound Studios.
The icing on the cake is that FS Traffic will also allow users to create
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