The team at BlueBird Simulations has remained relatively quiet since the last video trailer on YouTube. However, in response to many customer inquiries, they’ve taken to their Facebook to share some news and a few more previews on the aircraft’s development.
According to the post, they are planning two more videos before the release. The first video, an in-depth systems showcase, is expected to debut in Q4 of 2025. The second video update will contain coverage of the EFB, which is the biggest remaining item systems-wise. No timeline was provided for the second video.
In its current state, LNAV and VNAV are approximately 70 per cent complete, and the 757 is almost ready to enter the first stages of beta testing. 153 of the 757’s circuit breakers are working, and BlueBird Simulations aims to have over 200 functional by the time the release rolls around.
According to BlueBird Simulations, the major holdup preventing the 757 from going into beta was the pneumatics system, which took far longer than anticipated to complete. Despite the extra development hours, the team is quite proud of the result and deems it well worth the effort. Systems intended for the second stage of beta, including doors, landing gear, and oxygen, are being actively developed and completed simultaneously.
The preview photos showcased in the post were all captured in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. BlueBird Simulations plans to have an MSFS24-compatible (non-native) variant available for pilots shortly after the release of the 757 for MSFS2020.
The BlueBird Simulations 757 will be available for $80.00 | £59.24 | €68.46.
The package will include both the 757-200 and -300 with Rolls-Royce RB211 and Pratt & Whitney PW2000 engines for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. A native variant for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is planned after the initial release.
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