GKS F-111 Version 2 for MSFS2024 released

[Paul K]

One I have been waiting for, and now in the Marketplace - not sure what the price is for new owners, but it's £28.19 for those who bought the MSFS2020 model. From their Discord, this is what you get:

F-111E v2.0.0 for MSFS 2024 — Release Announcement
We’re happy to announce the release of the F-111E v2.0.0 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. This is not a simple port of the previous aircraft. Version 2.0.0 is a majorly reworked and expanded MSFS 2024-native version, adapted to the new simulator and its current SDK capabilities. :

: What’s new in F-111E v2.0.0

• Fully native version built for the MSFS 2024 SDK
• New Aircraft Options Tablet
• Integration with the MSFS 2024 EFB Flight Planner
• Automatic synchronization of route and navigation data
• New FLIGHTPLAN / NAV / TACAN / ADF / COM pages, with key data also displayed on cockpit reference cards
• New autopilot mode for automatic flight along the loaded route
• Significantly reworked Autopilot logic
• Reworked Fuel System
• Reworked cockpit and exterior lighting
• New advanced LOADOUT system with:
  
  • individual station loading
    
    • predefined presets
    • user presets
    • symmetry load
    • fuel control
    • loadout weight, gross weight, and MTOW status display
• New Ground Services functionality:
  
  • Ground Power Unit
    
    • Ground Start Unit
    • MA-1A Starter Cartridge
• Completely new weapons and external stores system
• Separate support for pylons / racks / ammunition as individual suspension levels
• Single and Ripple release logic
• Individual release and jettison logic for each station
• Built-in weapon employment limits based on:
  
  • wing sweep
    
    • pitch
    • bank
    • G-load
    • altitude
• Full weapon launch and release functionality available through the separate GKS Community Weapons Module
• Without the module, external stores can still be loaded and displayed visually, while pylon and external fuel tank jettison remains available
• Updated visual effects and multiple adjustments for proper operation in MSFS 2024

Overall, F-111E v2.0.0 is a major upgrade of the aircraft’s systems, navigation, configuration, and weapons functionality — not simply a compatibility update for the new simulator. This version also becomes the foundation for the future development of the F-111E in MSFS

 

[eagleFMJ]

Its about $40 for us that do not own the previous version. I am very tempted to get it!

 

[keithb77]

As the fs20 version was never finished I'm not tempted by the steep upgrade price...also be aware uses default sounds.

 

[dvj]

The 2024 model looks well sorted. I'd cut these GKS developers a bit of slack given the fact the Putin is sending drones and missles to their homes every day. (and night)

 

[Paul K]

The 2024 model looks well sorted. I'd cut these GKS developers a bit of slack given the fact the Putin is sending drones and missles to their homes every day. (and night)

True enough. I imagine their coding skills are focused on very serious matters during the day.