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Letting supersonic fans’ heartbeat accelerate, X-Plane aircraft developer Colimata has shared some initial previews and a changelog regarding their upcoming extensive upgrade to their Concorde FXP product.

Bringing the product up to version 2.0, the developer’s upcoming update will include some extensive changes and add some new features to the existing V1.50 of their Concorde replication. Beginning with some of the new features that will come included with the update, V2.0 of the developer’s Concorde product will allow users to directly program navigation coordinates using the 3D CIVA flight management system in the aircraft’s virtual cockpit. Also, a fully detailed fuel management system has been implemented, with each individual pump and valve being modeled, thus allowing users to try their hands at managing the aircraft’s weight and balance during the supersonic cruise. Finally, the developer has made it possible for customers to directly use AviTab when in the aircraft’s virtual cockpit.

iniSimulations A310-300 ON THE LINE for X-Plane 11 has been released.

The aircraft product comes with a suite of features that brings this aircraft to life. Building on their A300 series of aircraft, iniSimulations has crafted a custom FMS designed to replicate the experience of the A310, which implementing a brand new NAV system. The aircraft has been extensively tested by real-world pilots to ensure that flight dynamics and systems closely align with the aircraft itself.

As with other aircraft developed by iniSimulations, the aircraft comes with detailed modelling, 4K texturing and a detailed cockpit. Initially, the package comes with a Passenger, Freighter, ACJ (Private Business Interior Configuration) variation of the aircraft. Coming in August, iniSimulations say that the Medevac and MRTT variants will be available as a free update for A310 customers.

In addition to the comprehensive features, the A310 also comes with over 50 failure situations you can simulate within the aircraft. The aircraft also comes with complete ACARS/CDPLC functionality, a custom EFB and an in-sim printer which will spit out key information from the CDPLC operation. Furthermore, the aircraft is compatible with Active Sky XP.

You can buy the A310-300 ON THE LINE for X-Plane 11 now for £69.99 (excluding VAT). If you own the A300-600 ON THE LINE, you are entitled to a 35% discount. If you want to buy the A300 after owning the A310, you can upgrade and get a 25% discount.

If you’re looking to find out more about the aircraft, you can watch a series of videos that the team has put together a number of videos highlighting the features and functionality of the aircraft.

Finally, be sure to enter our contest so you could win yourself a free copy!