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Self-Loading Cargo is a utility that works with P3D and X-Plane and injects virtual crew and passengers into your simulator, giving each of them their own feelings, needs and desires. The tool, which was released in early-access a few months ago, continues to be updated in response to feedback from the community. The developer has since continued to add features and improve the utility with version 1.5 to be the next release.

Version 1.5 will add a visualisation tool so that you can see how the logic behind the scenes is working and see what desires your passengers and crew are looking for. In the 20 minute video above, Steve goes into the details about what’s going on, how it works and also some of the features version 1.5 of Self-Loading Cargo will bring.

The changelog for the update has started to be updated also, so users can get to grips with what to expect upon release. Version 1.5 is due for release in early November. You can also view the bucket list which is being used to help determine features for upcoming iterations of the product.

If it’s of interest to you, you can buy it now for £12.99. Once early access has finished, the price will increase to £17.99.

Since Just Flight shared details for their upcoming A300 series of aircraft, coming to P3D, many people have been keen to learn new details of the project. As such, Just Flight has shared the product page for their A300B4-200, which includes a range of new details and previews for the aircraft.

The modelling of the aircraft has already been well-underway with it being modelled based on a detailed look at real-world aircraft F-WUAB. The texturing will be the highest possible (4K), and features such as bump and specular mapping will be used to make the aircraft feel truly 3D. Furthermore, PBR will be applied along with TFDi Design’s RealLight and TrueGlass technology. For those wondering, it will have wing-flex.

When inside the cockpit, Just Flight have committed to authentic gauges and navigational equipment, a realistic autopilot system and also a weather radar with integration with Active Sky. To help those new to the aircraft type, an interactive check-list will also be featured to help go from cold and dark to engine start and beyond. Panel states will also be a feature so be sure to shut down your aircraft correctly.

Other notable features from the initial product description include a custom paint-kit, authentic sound sets and a comprehensive manual to get you started and learn tips and tricks of the aircraft.

No release window has been provided, but you can sign up to their email list to be notified when the product will become available.