Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update 19: Enhancements for Brazil and Beyond
The World Update 19 for Microsoft Flight Simulator introduces stunning updates for Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana, featuring 75 points of interest and seven handcrafted airports. The release also includes the CAP-4 Paulistinha aircraft, enhancing gameplay and user experience, with the update available free for users.
The World Update 19, encompassing Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana, has been officially released for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. This significant free update offers users enhanced experiences with breathtaking natural landscapes, cities, landmarks, and more. Collaborations with Bing Maps, Maxar, and Vexcel facilitated the integration of diverse geospatial data, aerial photography, satellite imagery, digital elevation, and terrain models for a highly realistic representation.
This update showcases 75 points of interest (POIs) across the regions, including iconic sites such as Christ the Redeemer and Fort Zeelandia. Notably, it features four Brazilian cities—Brasilia, Ouro Preto, Rio de Janeiro, and Sao Paulo—and includes handcrafted airports developed by Gaya Simulations.
The seven new airports included are:
– Santarem-Maestro Wilson Fonseca International Airport (SBSN)
– Foz do Iguacu International Airport (SBFI)
– Fernando de Noronha Airport (SBFN)
– Santos Dumont Airport (SBRJ)
– Kaieteur International Airport (SYKA/PKSA) in Guyana
– Zorg en Hoop Airport (SMZO) in Suriname
– Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni Airport (SOOM) in French Guiana.
World Update 19 also adds enriching gameplay features, including three Discovery Flights, three Landing Challenges, and three Bush Trips exclusively for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 owners. Additionally, as of March 17, 2024, the new Microsoft Flight Simulator will introduce further Brazil-centric content, such as a helicopter challenge and a rally race.
Moreover, the Microsoft Flight Simulator team has unveiled the CAP-4 Paulistinha, a light aircraft stemming from 1940s Brazil, designed by Companhia Aeronáutica Paulista. Resembling the American Piper Cub, the aircraft features a Franklin 4AC engine, achieving a cruise speed of 87 MPH and a service altitude of 13,000 feet. The CAP-4 Paulistinha is available free for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 users and is priced at $14.99 for those using Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
In summary, the release of World Update 19 brings significant enhancements to Microsoft Flight Simulator by including diverse landscapes and points of interest from Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. Additionally, the introduction of the CAP-4 Paulistinha aircraft and various gameplay challenges further enriches the experience for users. The collaboration with renowned data providers ensures a realistic and engaging simulation environment for aviation enthusiasts.
Original Source: fselite.net
