Following news of the other “V” buzzword being thrown around this week, the Avro Vulcan by Just Flight is just around the corner according to the latest news from the developer.
The Vulcan project, which was first shown off publicly in mid-February 2020, builds on Just Flight’s relationship with Thranda Design, who up until this point have worked largely on bringing the British developer’s general aviation fleet across to X-Plane.
The latest news from the Vulcan surfaced on the Just Flight website earlier today, in the form of some new screenshots of the iconic Cold War bomber.
It also displays the Vulcan’s feature list, which is a full 800 words long. We’ve included a simplified list with this article:
- Accurately modelled Avro Vulcan B Mk2, K.2 and MRR built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft (XM655)
- A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modelled ejection seats and screw heads – every instrument is constructed fully in high polygon 3D with smooth animations
- Cockpit textures feature wear and tear, with PBR effects, based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment
- Interactive engine start checklist
- Checklists for every stage of flight
- Numerous custom-coded systems: fuel, electrical, flight control, engine start, hydraulics, oxygen, air conditioning and autopilot systems.
- Realistic and accurate flight dynamics based on real world performance and handling data
- Authentic sound set, generated using X-Plane’s state-of-the-art FMOD sound system, including the distinctive Olympus 301 howl!
- Custom sounds for bomb doors, airbrakes, entrance door, switches, wipers and more, featuring accurate location placement of sounds in the stereo spectrum, 3D audio effects, atmospheric and distance effects, adaptive Doppler, exterior sounds spill in when the crew door is open, different sound characteristics depending on viewing angle etc.
- Dedicated pop-up window for sound mixing, allowing for individual adjustment of the volume of exterior sounds, in-cockpit sounds and various effects
- Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data
- PSD Paint Kit included so you can create your own paint schemes
- Interactive logbook panel for logging your flight details (X-Plane native)
- 17 liveries
- Custom external light logic with custom strobe light pattern and custom light halos for added realism
Find the source article for this piece on Just Flight’s website.