Jonathan Clayton

Xtreme Prototypes has shared screenshots of their upcoming Learjet 25 v3.0 for P3D and FSX with FSElite.

Building on their already excellent version 2.1, this upcoming model could be classified as more than just an upgrade, with the features and changes too numerous to list here.

Head developer Alain Rouleau says the manual for the plane is “over 300 pages” and the team is excited for the release of this plane. While there is no set date for release, Rouleau says “we always take the time (it takes) to deliver a great product to our users, and nothing gets out the door until it’s up to our quality standards.”

The team is currently in the process of downsizing the native Prepar3D models for FSX, and as expected, the FSX version will not support all of the features that will be available for P3D.

Rouleau said the extensive manual will include a section to help users install third-party addons, systems and gauges (like the GNS, GTN, and radar) along with instructions on how to customize and program the buttons and knobs in the VC.

Developer JustAsia has announced Valerio Catullo Airport (LIPX) for X-Plane 11.

In a post on their Facebook page, the developer promises the Italian airport will be ‘fully recreated to represent the real-life airport’. Pilots can expect high quality ground poly (ZL21), 2K PBR textures, ground markings and ground clutter, and accurate object placement.

Valerio Catullo (also known as Verona Villafranca Airport) is located just outside of Verona, Italy and serves a population of more than 4 million people in the Verona, Brescia, and Mantua area. Serving a variety of both season and regular routes, the airport sees flights from airlines such as Are Lingus, easyJet, Alitalia, Finnair, Ryanair and others.

While no release date has been given, the developer expects the scenery to sell for around $20 USD.