Microsoft and Asobo Studio have released Aircraft & Avionics Update 6 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, bringing a range of improvements to five classic aircraft from German manufacturers.
The update upgrades the Junkers F 13, Junkers Ju 52, Dornier Do X, Dornier Do J Wal, and Dornier Do 31 to the native modular MSFS24 aircraft system.
Junkers F 13
- Refined radial-engine performance and tailwheel handling.
- Updated the passenger cabin and exterior interactions for the MSFS24 experience.
- Added passenger career mode.
Junkers Ju 52
- Refined three-engine operation, flight performance and ground handling.
- Improved cockpit interactions and passenger aircraft integration.
Dornier Do X
- Refined twelve-engine operation and the aircraft’s distinctive flying-boat handling.
- Improved water operations and visual detailing throughout the aircraft.
Dornier Do J Wal
- Refined the push-pull engine configuration and water handling.
- Updated aircraft variants, cockpit interactions and exterior presentation.
Dornier Do 31
- Refined lift-engine operation, hover control and the transition between vertical and forward flight.
- Improved VTOL systems integration and aircraft handling within MSFS24.
- Updated the stability system for a more realistic experience.
Existing owners receive the updated aircraft for free, while those who do not already own them can purchase each aircraft through the MSFS24 Marketplace for $14.99.
Microsoft AAU6 Changelog
Core Simulation Updates
- Updated the Junkers F 13, Junkers Ju 52, Dornier Do X, Dornier Do J Wal, and Dornier Do 31 to the native MSFS24 aircraft framework.
- Refined flight performance, control response and ground handling across the aircraft.
- Improved water handling for the Do X and Do J Wal, including taxi, take-off and landing behaviour.
- Updated engine, fuel, electrical and cockpit systems where required for MSFS24.
- Improved preflight and exterior interactions where applicable.
Career Mode Compatibility
- Updated eligible aircraft configurations to support appropriate MSFS24 Career Mode activities.
Art & Visual Updates
- Converted the aircraft to the MSFS24 modular aircraft system.
- Improved exterior and interior materials, textures and visual consistency.
- Refined aircraft detailing and addressed legacy visual issues, including material and draw-order problems where required.
- Optimised assets and levels of detail for MSFS24.
