Blackbird SR-71 Blackbird has taken off and Beale AFB retro released. (bundle)

[DennyA]

Early access is life. The documentation folder has the actual declassified Lockheed SR-71 manuals!
Spoiler: You're gonna need to read them before you can land this thing.

Beautiful model and seriously interesting to fly. Can't wait to dive in. (Screenshots from a "ready on the runway" takeoff and a "oh, wow, I though the F-104 was hard to land" short flight.)










Get it now here. Early access, but they'll be at 1.0 before you master this thing. https://www.blackbirdsims.com/flight/PG.php?id=80

 

[Dimus]

Just to also note that for a complete experience the "retro" version of Beale AFB in late 80's configuraion is also available and can be bought as a bundle with the Blackbird:

Blackbird Simulations Retro-Beale AFB for MSFS2024

Historically important air base in its Cold War pinnacle of activity state Situated in the stunning Sacramento valley of Northern California, Beale has been an active USAF base since the start of the Cold War. Primarily known for reconnaissance, Beale has launched the eyes in the sky that have...

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[DennyA]

Yep retro Beale looks great! I bought that too, but didn’t have time to set up many screenshots last night as I shouldn’t have been playing at all.

I did start the manual and the levels of realism and the adjustability are awesome! Even on simple mode the plane can kill you if you exit the envelope. Can’t wait to get proficient enough to crank up the full realism.

 

[Dimus]

Hint: Hangar No12 is the animated one. If you start there you can open the doors using the Walt's wheel option to open doors in the maintenance page. Looks and sounds like this:

Also an easter egg (although it's Cristmas) happens at 06:00 and 18:00 every day.
Was not supposed to reveal that but it's kinda cool...