FlightSim Studio - B727 Freighter
The classic B727-200F, known for its iconic three-engine configuration, is a special cargo variant of the renowned 727 family. It has been integral to air freight operations worldwide up to the 1990s, with some still in operation today.
The aircraft offers good performance and range for short- to medium-haul flights, making it an ideal choice for pilots looking to enjoy cargo operations. Even though the aircraft systems are quite complex, FSS has added an optional easy-entry user menu to automate cockpit flows and monitor systems automatically. Therefore, this add-on is great for all users, from beginners to experts.
Are you ready to dive into the world of classics and fly with old-school navigation? Or would you prefer a GPS retrofit option? The choice is yours. Have fun!
Detailed Exterior
- Detailed PBR Textures
- Custom Animations
- 3D Lighting
- Including Winglets
- Custom Liveries
- Air Class Lineas Aereas
- Aerosucre
- FedEx
- Astral Aviation
- Amerijet International
- AeroLatin
- DHL
- Raya Airwaya
- Transmile
- Capital Cargo Airlines
- Custom Air Transport
- European Air Transport
- HeavyLift Cargo
- Hinduja Cargo Services
- Kalitta Charter II
Detailed Interior
- Complete cockpit with tons of details
- Custom night lighting
- Cargo cabin with animated cargo doors
- Plenty of cockpit interactions like checklists, windows, etc.
Special Mission Variants
- Zero-G variant with custom cabin
- Oil Spill Response variant with custom cabin and cockpit
- Attached boom
- Interactive control panel
- Spray effect
- Introduction mission (online documentation)
Electronic Flight Bag aka Clipboard
- Interactive Weight & Balance Menu incl. Simbrief import
- Takeoff/Landing Performance Calculation
- Descent Calculator
- Various Aircraft Options
Flight Dynamics
- Done by a real pilot with tons of data references
Comprehensive Systems
- Full-featured Flight Engineer Panel
- Custom SP-150 autopilot
- Many custom logics i.e. electrical logic for APU, GPU, GEN including generator paralleling and sync lights system
Navigation Options
- Classic: Radio navigation with independend 1/2 sources (AP coupled)
- Retro: Custom simulated CIVA INS (AP coupled)
- Modern: GNS530 (AP coupled) by Working Title with latest feature set
- Futuristic: PMS GTN750 & TDS GTNXi (separate products)
Soundset
- Realistic replica of the JT8D-9 characteristics
- Immersive interior soundscape
Easy Entry Menu (Crew Manager)
- Automatic checklist flows
- Automatic monitoring of systems (i.e. fuel feed, packs temperature, etc.)
Comprehensive Online Documentation
- Quick Start Guide
- Normal Operations
- Systems Description
- Performance Charts
- Supplements (i.e. SimBrief profile, gsx config, demo livery, etc.)
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
- OS: Windows 10 / 11
- CPU: Intel i5-4460 | Ryzen 3 1200 or better
- GPU: NVIDIA GTX 770 | Radeon RX 570 or better
- DirectX: DirectX 11
- VRAM: 2 GB
- RAM: 8 GB
- HDD: 5 GB
Installation runs via Aerosoft One, this requires an internet connection and an Aerosoft user account!
More information about Aerosoft One can be found in the User Guide or in the FAQs.
CHANGELOG 1.0.8
Bug Fixes:
- #784 - Radio Altimeter dials bug fixed
- #731 - ADI Deflection logic updated
- #1252 - Fixed Fuel Cross Feed logic
- #1254 - TAT logic on C&D spawn fixed
- #1213 - Fixed fuel feeding while pumps off
- #1052 - Tank 3 isolated from rest of fuel system
- #1213 - Fuel feeding while pumps off has returned
- #1227 - Window & Pitot Heat logic fixed
- #1028 - CIVA INS - DME updating issue reworked
- #1132 - Bleed Switches and Pneumatic system instrument value reworked
- #1185 - Lights flicker on ENG GEN fixed
- #1228 - Ground roll sounds incorrect trigger fixed
- #1285 - GNS-XLS - fixed wrong WPT selection on duplicates
- #1282 - CC Fuel Feeding constantly flipping boost pumps
- #1232 - Initial thrust to get the 727 rolling is too high [Break way thrust]
- #1276 - Spawn in Air - Electrical AC buses is not connected
- #1270 - EPR calculation not correct for takeoff
- #752 - Clipboard - Setting EPR, Trim, Speeds when doing a turn uses last settings
- #1224 - GNS-XLS: HSI Needle jumping/snapping
- #1210 - GNS-XLS: Distance not updated
- #1217 - GNS-XLS: No Navigraph Flightplan Import
- #1228 - Ground roll wrong trigger
- #1132 - Bleed Switches and Pneumatic System fixed various issues
- #1028 - CIVA INS: DME updating issues
- #1230 - EFB Descent and Landing page sometimes inoperational
- #772 - Gear Door Lights on ground
- #1185 - Lights flickering on Engines generators
- #728 - Lighting - FO instruments are off in many spawn state updated
- #747 - Engine/Generator oil temps drop instantly fixed
- #536 - Duct pressure readings updated
- #791 - Flap animation snapping fixed
- #763 - Clock hand logic updated
- #486 - Window heat functionality updated
- #616 - Alternate flaps indication updated
- #886 - Clock relation to EFB selection fixed
- #1186 - Fixed Engine Start/Shutdown sounds missing on external view
- #1130 - Bleed Air switches behavior reworked
- #1174 - Rudder sys test logic fixed
- #1135 - Flap retraction indication fixed
- #1170 - EGT indication incorrect behavior fixed
Improvements:
- #1209 - GNS-XLS: Navigraph navdata will automatically be used if available
- #1269 - Automatically set Speed and EPR bugs on runway spawning
- #1270 - Tuned EPR calculation in EFB to better match original charts
- #179 - Flaps stress animation added
- #1054 - Engine phasing effects improved
- #1165 - FE - Vocal confirmation of checklist start added
- #1168 - Engine sounds overhauled
Features:
- #974 - Sperry 150 - New AP panel with VS wheel
- #1193 - GNS-XLS: Added Airway Selection Flightplan
- #1290 - SimBrief Clipboard by K Hofmann
- #907 - Safety Vest can now be hidden by clickspot
- #779 - Single Clickspot for Multiple Light Switches
- #1271 - Added terrain radar (no function, just a dummy)
- #1269 - Automatically set Speed and EPR bugs on runway spawning
- #1284 - VHF1+2 should be enabled by default
- #831 - Add option to disable exhaust smoke effect