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v1.0.1 of iniBuilds Hong Kong (VHHH) Premium for MSFS 2024 has been released. This update improves visual accuracy across the airport, including Cantonese text corrections, updated warning system messaging, and refinements to signage, gate totems, and jetway markings. It also adds missing ground markings, A380 stop lines, additional passengers in check-in areas, and resolves various structural and taxi sign issues around Terminal 1. This update can be downloaded via the iniManager. v1.0.1 - Multiple Cantonese character corrections - Updated text for Airport Lightning Warning System - Added more people around check-in areas - Add A380 stop lines to N5, S23, D212 and D216 - Glidepath antenna area should have concrete pathed areas and associated assess driveway - N143 - 145 - Duplicated stopmarker markings - Underground entrance near gate S3 missing walls - Checkin area - tsui wah ad reversed x2 - Corrected font spacing on gate totems - T1 - displaced parking do not carry Lat/Long information. - Missing First/Business and Economy labels during day time - Jetway extensions "fingers" missing number sign of next gate + warning signs for height clearances - Exterior marshaller stairs near VDGS corrected position - Taxisign corrections

v1.0.2 of iniBuilds Los Angeles (KLAX) Enhanced for MSFS 2024 has been released. This update resolves terraforming and ground flickering issues around SoFi Stadium when the California City Update is installed. This update can be downloaded via the iniManager. v1.0.2 - Fixed terraforming and ground flickering issues at SoFi Stadium with Cali City Update installed.

v1.0.2 of iniBuilds Dallas Fort Worth (KDFW) for MSFS 2024 has been released. This update introduces new taxiway paths around 17R/C and includes minor fixes to taxiway path designators. It also adjusts the taxiway bridge colour to better match the ground textures and adds improved dirt and grime across the airport for greater realism. This update can be downloaded via the iniManager. v1.0.2 - Added taxiway paths around 17R/C - Some minor fixes to taxiway path designators - Adjusted taxiway bridge colour to better match GP - Added & improved substantial dirt and grime across the airport

Hello! Since we last did a development update in December, the team have been full steam ahead! With the TriStar Airliner release now well and truly approaching, we wanted to share a new development update covering what we’ve been working on behind the scenes. Earlier this week we released our “Welcome to the TriStar” video, giving you a first proper look at the aircraft inside Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The response to that video has been fantastic, and today we want to expand on some of the areas shown there with a closer look at systems, sounds, and artwork, along with a few additional previews. But first, a quick recap of some of our recent aircraft updates for our other projects, including the A300, A340 & A350 Airliners! Recent Aircraft Updates Over the past few weeks we’ve pushed several updates across our current airliner lineup, including the A300-600R, A340 Airliner and A350 Airliner. These updates focused on improving overall performance, system stability, and day-to-day usability across the aircraft. The A300-600R Airliner received a major performance optimisation pass, particularly benefiting the freighter variant and cockpit environments, while the A350 Airliner update addressed a wide range of systems refinements including FMGS behaviour, navigation logic, and display consistency. The A340 Airliner update similarly focused on operational accuracy, with improvements to flight guidance, FMGS functionality, and navigation handling, alongside various visual and audio refinements. As always, these updates are driven heavily by community feedback and reports, and we’re grateful for the continued support as we move into the next phase of refinements across the fleet. You can find each of the latest update changelogs below: As always, thank you for the continued feedback and reports, they play a huge role in helping us identify issues quickly and improve the aircraft experience for everyone. Now, onto the Tristar! TriStar Airliner With the TriStar release rapidly approaching, many of you will have already seen the Welcome to the TriStar video we released earlier this week. Development is now fully focused on bringing the aircraft to you in sim, and we hope the video helped answer some of your initial questions and provided a closer look at what to expect. If you haven't had the chance the watch the Welcome to the TriStar video yet, you can do so here: In this development update, we’ll be expanding on several of the areas shown in the video and share a few additional details and previews, so be sure to read on! Systems 🎛️ One of the defining aspects of the TriStar is its three-crew cockpit, and recreating that environment has been a major focus for the team. As such, the TriStar is getting a Virtual Flight Engineer that brings one of the aircraft’s most iconic crew roles to life. Instead of treating the engineer’s panel as a static background system, users can actively trigger flight engineer “flows” for different phases of operation and receive real-time feedback as each task is carried out. That feedback is more than just text, from authentic switch sounds to spoken callouts from the engineer, the system is designed to make it feel like a real crew member is working beside you. Once a flow is complete, the engineer reports back, giving the aircraft a much more interactive, crew-driven experience that fits the character of a classic widebody like the TriStar. This allows simmers who may not be familiar with managing the full panel to still enjoy operating the aircraft while the automated engineer handles routine tasks. As we said, these voice interactions replicate typical crew coordination during different phases of flight and help bring the cockpit environment to life, so we can't wait for you to use them! We haven’t forgotten about the cabin crew either. The TriStar will feature automated cabin crew feedback that reacts dynamically to the current phase of flight. From departure preparation to bumpy air and arrival procedures, the cabin crew will provide an interactive experience that reflects what’s happening in the flight. This helps reinforce the feeling of a fully operating airliner, with the cabin and cockpit working together as the flight progresses. Another area we wanted to expand on from the video is navigation. The TriStar includes several navigation configurations depending on how you want to fly the aircraft. As we've mentioned previously, there is a navigation mode selector within the PFB, allowing you to define how the aircraft is operated. These options include: RADNAV INS GPS INS + GPS. Each option will provide you with a different experience, from a more modern approach to airliner navigation, all the way to the original navigation methods used on this aircraft. To keep system logic aligned with each operating philosophy, systems such as the PMS (and therefore advanced VNAV capability) is available only when an INS-based option is selected. Alternatively, you can select pure RADNAV or GPS-only, which disables the PMS. This method allows you to tailor the experience of the TriStar to your own preference. Alongside these systems, we’ve also implemented a moving map display that integrates with the aircraft’s navigation data and imported waypoints. The map will draw up to nine of the current INS waypoints, and show the aircraft's assumed position based off of the INS position, so if you initialise the aircraft wrong, it could think you're in a completely different location! As you fly along, you'll be able to batch import waypoints from SimBrief if you so choose, these will show up in a list for you to view at any time, which all helps you to keep your situational and route awareness. The Paper Flight Bag (PFB) is a period-appropriate take on the modern EFB concept. It is a central hub to many of the relevant control parameters, performance calculations and also provides access to aircraft utilities, all whilst maintaining the analogue spirit of the TriStar cockpit. From the "Auto Complete" functions acting as a flight engineer would, to performance calculations, the PFB provides you with a great deal of customisation and preference. If you are not used to flying aircraft with a complete engineers panel, this can becoming a daunting task. We've give you the ability to utilise the PFB to "Auto Complete" tasks for certain phases of flight, from preflight prep, to descent and approach, all the way to securing the aircraft after your long haul. Once you press autocomplete on an item, you'll hear switches flipping over and this will ensure all the relevant items to that phase have been set and complete. The PFB also includes a nicely detailed diagram of the aircraft, showing the ground state of the aircraft including passenger and cargo door status', external ground units such as the Air Start and GPU and some basic pushback controls. Beyond this, the loadsheet page further expands on this diagram, showing fuel and cargo load levels in each section, you're able to either directly import from SimBrief - which will populate all sections appropriately, or you can create a custom load scenario yourself. You'll see each fuel tank and cargo compartment fill up or down as you drag sliders and this will in turn affect the CG of the aircraft which you can see on the left of the loadsheet page. Beyond those pages, we've also included a matrix style OFP page, which is styled to look like a paper printout, which you'd expect to receive from dispatch. This will show your imported SimBrief flight plan, and also allow you to import your route to the INS. For performance, we wanted to stay true to the period and have the performance cards stylized to look like they were handwritten. They also contain a great deal of useful information, as well as being incredibly intuitive and easy to operate. Take off performance can be completed in 3 easy steps; Press Sync -> Calculate -> Set Bugs & EPR. That's it! You're ready to go, it's much the same for landing calculations, ensure the landing weight & elevation matches what you expect, set the runway condition and whether your antiskid is on or off, click Calculate, and then set. Each time you calculate a take off or landing performance card, you'll see the relevant speeds to use, and for take off you'll see the Take Off and Initial Climb EPRs you can expect to use for that specific departure. As usual, we've included an easy to navigate chart pad, with options for both LIDO and Navigraph charts to use to your liking. The standard functionality of being able to pin relevant charts is present as well as day/night modes and airport search features. Sounds 🔊 Obviously sounds are just as critical to the aircraft as any system or visual element. Without a believable audio environment, even the most detailed aircraft can feel flat. For the TriStar, we wanted to ensure the soundsuite truly captured the character of this classic widebody. To achieve this, we partnered with Echo19, where Tyler was able to gain access to a real L-1011 at the TriStar Experience in Kansas City, Missouri. During this visit he recorded a wide range of high-quality audio directly from the aircraft, capturing everything from engine behaviour to cockpit and environmental sounds. Being able to record audio from an aircraft in this environment allowed us to gather authentic material that would otherwise be extremely difficult to obtain. These recordings formed the foundation of the TriStar’s sound suite, from which Tyler refined and created a truly stunning audio set. From the distinctive tone of the RB211 engines, to the subtle ambience of cockpit systems and cabin airflow, Tyler captured a huge range of audio that helps recreate the real atmosphere of the aircraft. You can check out a brief behind the scenes of his trip in the video below! Interior & Exterior Art 🎨 The TriStar is one of the most recognisable widebody aircraft ever built, and recreating it visually has been a major focus for the art team. From the exterior surfaces down to the smallest interior details, the goal has been to capture not just how the aircraft looks, but the 'golden-era' of aviation and the atmosphere it represents. Cabin Interior One of the areas we’ve spent a significant amount of time on is the passenger cabin. The TriStar’s interior has a very distinct character compared to modern widebodies, and we wanted to ensure that feeling is preserved throughout the aircraft. The entire cabin has been carefully modelled with accurate seating layouts, interior panelling, galleys and the iconic vaulted ceiling due to the lack of baggage compartments. Texturing plays a huge role here, with materials crafted to reflect the softer, fabric-heavy interiors typical of aircraft from this era, rather than the sharper plastics and composites found in modern cabins. Lighting also plays a big part in achieving that authentic atmosphere. Instead of the bright, cool LED lighting found in today’s aircraft, the TriStar uses period appropriate incandescent-style lighting, giving the cabin a warmer tone that feels closer to what was used during that time period. These lighting characteristics influence the entire interior environment, helping recreate the distinctive ambience passengers would have experienced when flying on the TriStar during its operational years. Lower Lounge & Cargo Bay Another unique aspect of the TriStar we’ve recreated is the lower lounge configuration, one of the aircraft’s most iconic features. Although the '-500' variant did not typically operate with the lounge installed, we’ve included an optional configuration allowing you to explore this awesome feature. The lounge area sits within the lower fuselage, connected to the main cabin via a spiral staircase, and includes seating areas and a bar-style layout that reflects how some airlines configured the aircraft during the golden age of widebody travel. The cargo bay surrounding the lounge structure has also been modelled in detail. You’ll be able to explore the structural framing, cargo floor panels, and the lower deck environment surrounding the lounge area. The level of modelling here is something we’re really excited to showcase, as it’s an area rarely recreated in flight simulation with this level of depth. Texturing & Materials Across the entire aircraft, the team has applied a highly detailed PBR material workflow, allowing surfaces to respond naturally to lighting conditions within the simulator. Metal panels, painted surfaces, interior plastics, fabrics and structural components all feature carefully tuned roughness, reflectivity and wear characteristics. These subtle variations help break up surfaces and give the aircraft a more realistic appearance, especially under dynamic lighting conditions during sunrise, sunset or night operations. POD Variant Alongside the standard passenger configuration, the TriStar Airliner will also include a distinctive POD variant, offering a unique and slightly more challenging flying experience. This variant features both a visual modification, as well as changes to the aircraft’s flight model, meaning it behaves and should be operated slightly differently from the standard TriStar. The additional external pod alters the aircraft’s aerodynamics and weight distribution, and the flight model has been adjusted to accurately reflect these differences. As a result, the POD variant introduces several operational changes and performance limitations compared to the standard TriStar. The aircraft’s maximum operating altitude is limited to FL340, with a reduced VMo of 270 KIAS, and reduced thrust takeoffs are not permitted. Operational procedures are also different. For example, ATS use during final approach and autoland operations is prohibited. The POD configuration also introduces revised fuel distribution requirements, including the requirement that tank 1 must be a certain degree heavier than tank 3. These differences mean the POD variant requires slightly different planning and procedures compared to the standard aircraft. For those of you looking to experience something a little different, it provides a really fun & alternative way to operate the TriStar and highlights yet another chapter in the aircraft’s diverse operational history. Liveries 🖌️ At launch, the TriStar Airliner will feature a wide selection of liveries from operators throughout the aircraft’s long service history. These will include airlines such as British Airways, Saudia, TWA, Delta, Pan Am, United, LTU, Cathay Pacific, Royal Jordanian, Air Transat, Novair and many more. Each livery has been carefully created with high resolution textures and accurate airline markings, giving you the opportunity to recreate routes and operations from many different eras of the TriStar Airliner's service history, even on release day! Release Information 🗓️ Now, what you've all been waiting for - we’re excited to confirm that the TriStar Airliner is scheduled to release later this month (March). After many months of development, testing and refinement, the aircraft is now entering its final stages as the team focuses on polishing the last details ahead of launch. For those attending FSWeekend, you’ll have the opportunity to try the aircraft at the event. We’ll have the TriStar available to experience in person, giving you a chance to see how the aircraft performs, how it handles and hear from the developers themselves ahead of its official release. Over the coming weeks, we will also begin sharing the aircraft with media partners and content creators, allowing them to spend time with the TriStar Airliner and showcase their first impressions, previews and flights with the aircraft. Alongside this, our official trailer will be dropping next week, offering a closer look at the aircraft in action and highlighting many of the features and details the team has been working on. Be sure to keep an eye on our channels so you don’t miss it! At launch, the TriStar Airliner will be available exclusively through the Microsoft Flight Simulator in-game Marketplace. - iniManager version will be released at a later date. We hope you all enjoy flying the TriStar Airliner once it arrives. As always, our team will be on hand to support you with the aircraft following release, and we’ll be actively monitoring feedback and bug reports from the community. Whilst we are striving for a solid release, you can expect timely updates and refinements as we continue to improve the experience and address any issues that do come about from a wider user base. Given the wide range of variants and configurations that existed throughout the TriStar’s service life, we strongly recommend taking some time to read through the included documentation. It provides helpful guidance on the different systems, variants, and operational differences, ensuring you can get the most out of the aircraft from your very first flight. Synaptic A220 The iniBuilds and Synaptic teams have been working very hard over the past few months, as such - the Synaptic A220 is steadily progressing towards release-candidate readiness. We’re just about ready to enter the final stages of testing at the end of the month. We’d like to take a moment to share some of the highlights in our development progress. As always, all screenshots showcased are representative of a work-in-progress aircraft. Since FSExpo 2025, we have made some serious developmental strides and rewritten many core systems. The Synaptic A220 now includes a completely reworked fly-by-wire system, a custom engine model, lateral and vertical flight guidance, autopilot, autoland, and fully featured electrical, bleed air, hydraulics, and radio systems. The flight management system has also been completely rewritten from the ground up to enable tighter coupling with other systems, better performance, and hopefully a reduced risk for fatal errors and crashes. This has enabled us to model intricate behaviors with other systems, such as automatic nav-to-nav transfer on approach, the transition from DMC (data concentration unit module cabinet) to PFCC (primary flight control computer) guidance during autoland, and accurate engine model predictions for climb planning. We’ve been continuously following our core principle of emergent behavior, and with it, we’ve monitored the actual logic used in the A220’s crew alerting system to create our own systems code that triggers CAS and INFO messages with accurate input conditions, activation logic, and even timing delays matching the real aircraft’s 100ms precision. The system consists of 3,350 different inputs routed through the data concentration unit module cabinets from various other systems on the aircraft, and we’re currently working on filling in the missing inputs. The screenshot below gives a glance into what that process looks like, with several messages still being triggered unnecessarily due to missing data that we need to provide. The past couple of years have been a unique blend of exciting breakthroughs and of countless sleepless nights spent following rabbit holes and chasing wild geese. Our codebase has now grown to over several hundred thousand lines of Rust and TypeScript code, representing 985 modeled components, 1026 electrical connections, 427 data buses such as ARINC 429, AFDX, analog, and discrete. We’re working steadily to ensure a capable aircraft on release day, and hope you share in our excitement as we approach the big day! The Next Project As the TriStar project wraps up, we're excited to begin switching our focus to the next big project, the iniBuilds A380 Airliner! This is a project that has been quietly progressing behind the scenes for some time. From the beginning, our goal has been to approach the A380 with the same philosophy that guided the development of the A340/A350 and most recently the TriStar, applying the lessons learned across systems architecture, performance optimisation and overall product structure to ensure the aircraft meets the highest standards possible. Work has been ongoing across multiple departments for some time. Systems development and sound workstreams are well and truly underway, laying the foundation for the aircraft’s core functionality and overall flight experience. However, we want to talk about something that is essential to every major aircraft project we take on: data collection and real-world reference gathering. To build an aircraft of this scale and complexity, accurate reference material is one of the top priorities to obtain. Over the past months we’ve been conducting extensive research and gathering large amounts of documentation, measurements and operational data to ensure that the aircraft we recreate reflects the real-world counterpart as closely as possible. For the A380 project, one of our primary goals has been to ensure that the aircraft’s external geometry is as faithful to the real aircraft as possible for the sim. To achieve this, the modelling process began with extensive real-world reference collection, including thousands of high-resolution photographs. These references allow us to verify proportions, surface curvature, panel layouts and structural features directly against the real aircraft rather than relying solely on drawings or publicly available documentation. Our team enjoyed being in and around the A380 at a recent airshow! The same level of attention has also been applied to the flight deck. Using a large collection of cockpit reference photography alongside measurement data and scan references, the cockpit geometry has been carefully recreated to accurately represent the layout, proportions and ergonomics of the real A380 flight deck. We have also conducted several real-world reference collection trips, including visits to full-motion simulators and real aircraft, allowing our team to capture additional photographs, measurements and operational details directly from the source. This hands-on research helps ensure the cockpit environment reflects the real aircraft as closely as possible. Throughout development we are also working with real-world A380 pilots who are reviewing the aircraft and providing feedback during the process. Their input helps validate areas such as cockpit layout, operational workflows and subtle design details that are often difficult to capture from documentation alone. Combining this real-world feedback with our extensive photographic and scan-based references allows us to refine the aircraft to a level that closely represents the real A380 experience within the simulator. As development progresses we’ll be sharing more insights into the aircraft, including deeper dives into systems, sounds and artwork, but for now we wanted to close this section with a very early sneak preview of the iniBuilds A380 Airliner! We are much further ahead in development than the above pictures (as you can see from our teaser below 😉 ) but wanted to take a step back to walk you through the behind the scenes of some of the development. Final Remarks Thank you for taking the time to read through this extensive development update. We're glad to be able able to share more insight into what the team has been working on behind the scenes periodically. The team is now full speed ahead on bringing the TriStar Airliner to release. We’re incredibly excited to finally get this aircraft into your hands and see the routes & operations the community will recreate with it. To celebrate the upcoming release and FSWeekend, we’ll also be running special discounts this weekend across a selection of our aircraft. If you’ve been looking to expand your hangar, this will be a great opportunity to pick something up! Long Haul Legends Deal: https://inibuilds.com/collections/long-haul-legends - Valid until 22nd March 11pm UK As always, thank you for the continued support from everyone in the community. We can’t wait to share more with you very soon. ✈️ iniBuilds team ❤️

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Hello! It’s been another incredibly busy period for the scenery team here at iniBuilds. Over the past few months we’ve been focused on delivering several major hub airports for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, while also pushing forward with new projects currently in development. From the United States to the United Kingdom and across to Asia, the recent releases represent a huge amount of work from the team, and we’re incredibly grateful for the reception they’ve received from the community. Today we wanted to take a moment to recap some of those latest releases, share a small update on what’s coming next, and introduce a couple of developers who have been hard at work on one of our upcoming projects. Recent Hub Releases The last few months have seen several major airports join the iniBuilds scenery lineup. From the scale and complexity of Dallas Fort Worth, to the busy aprons of Manchester, and most recently the global gateway of Hong Kong International, each project has pushed our workflows further and helped refine the techniques we use to create large-scale airports for MSFS 2024. You can check out all our latest sceneries here: https://inibuilds.com/pages/iniscenery We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported these releases. Every project teaches us something new, as such, as our airport projects have grown, our knowledgebase and technical implementation has too! When FS2024 was released, one of the main issues for devs was the overhaul of the LOD system. Although this proved a challenge to work with, we've now fully adopted the new system into every single asset we produce. This means everything from a chair to a terminal building has been tweaked and assessed for the correct LOD value to be the most efficient possible for the sim engine. Similarly, we've now fully adopted the new simpropcontainer (SPC) system which allows even further efficiency by grouping together clusters of LOD'ed, detailed objects such as interior fixtures and fittings. We've also change how we apply sim lights so that we can have a slick looking airport without the massive overheads from a vast number of lights! So whether it's improvements in optimization workflows, asset creation, or how we manage the scale of modern hub airports, all of those lessons are already being fed directly back into our upcoming projects, helping us refine both performance and visual fidelity as we continue expanding our scenery catalogue. Hong Kong Update – v1.0.1 First off, we want to extend our thanks to everyone who has picked up a copy of Hong Kong Airport and the associated city landmarks! The feedback we've received from this airport has been spectacular and we're incredibly grateful for all of the kind words! That being said, we've received a few points of feedback since the release, as such the team has been working on a small follow-up update addressing these feedback points and a number of other refinements across the scenery. Your reports and suggestions play an important role in helping us refine these airports after launch, so please keep them up! Version v1.0.1 focuses on correcting airport signage, ground markings, and gate infrastructure across Hong Kong International Airport, alongside improvements to terminal details and jetway accuracy. It also resolves several layout issues, missing assets, and visual inconsistencies to further enhance realism throughout the airport. Changelog v1.0.1 Multiple Cantonese character corrections Updated text for Airport Lightning Warning System Added more people around check-in areas Add A380 stop lines to N5, S23, D212 and D216 Glidepath antenna area should have concrete pathed areas and associated assess driveway N143 - 145 - Duplicated stop-marker markings Underground entrance near gate S3 missing walls Check-in area - tsui wah ad reversed x2 Corrected font spacing on gate totems T1 - displaced parking do not carry Lat/Long information. Missing First/Business and Economy labels during day time Jetway extensions "fingers" missing number sign of next gate + warning signs for height clearances Exterior marshaller stairs near VDGS corrected position Taxisign corrections The update is available to download via the iniManager now. An Update on Liverpool John Lennon (EGGP) Development has progressed significantly since that announcement, and the team is now entering the final stages of preparation. If you missed the original announcement of Liverpool, you can check it out in the December scenery dev update here: In previous scenery development updates, we introduced some insights from scenery team leads Greg and George, offering a look behind the scenes at how our projects come together. Today we wanted to introduce Kris and Ilias, two developers who have been working extensively on this project. Since development on EGGP has been progressing steadily behind the scenes, Kris and Ilias have been heavily involved in building the airport environment, working across terrain, ground layouts, and asset creation to ensure the airport captures the distinctive feel of Liverpool. They’ve shared a little insight into their development workflow below: "My airport development workflow is based on a combination of real-world geospatial data, official aviation references, and custom 3D asset creation. I typically start by collecting high-resolution terrain and imagery data from reliable sources such as LiDAR datasets, DEM providers, and orthophoto services. These datasets are processed using GIS tools like QGIS, Global Mapper, and GDAL in order to generate accurate terrain models, heightmaps, and reference layers. Official airport charts, satellite imagery, and aviation databases are also used to ensure the correct placement of runways, taxiways, parking stands, and ground markings. Once the base data is prepared, I build the airport environment using a combination of 3D modeling and simulator-specific tools. Ground layouts, markings, and surfaces are recreated with high precision using projected meshes and custom materials. Additional elements such as vehicles, lighting systems, vegetation, and airport assets are modeled and optimized with proper LODs and PBR textures to ensure performance and realism inside the simulator. Throughout the process, I rely on a combination of automation scripts, custom tools, and manual refinement to achieve a balance between visual fidelity and performance. This workflow has become standard across all of our latest and upcoming projects. As for Liverpool, it's exciting to see all that work come together, a final product of which we're sure you'll love!" - Ilias, Scenery Development Team "Liverpool has been a really enjoyable project to work on, especially as it’s given us the chance to apply some of the newer techniques we’ve developed over the last few projects we've done in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. One of the bigger changes for scenery development with FS2024 was the updated LOD system. It took some time to get used to at first, but it’s now something we’ve built directly into our workflow. For Liverpool, every asset, from smaller interior pieces through to larger terminal structures, has been reviewed and tuned so that the LOD transitions behave efficiently while still keeping the airport looking detailed up close. We’ve also been making good use of the SimPropContainer (SPC) system. This allows us to group sets of smaller assets, like interior fixtures or ramp equipment, into optimised clusters. Airports naturally contain a lot of these kinds of details, so this approach helps us keep those areas feeling busy and realistic without adding unnecessary performance overhead." - Kris, Scenery Development Team As we said, we cannot wait for you to get your hands on Liverpool, it's a historic airport and we hope we're able to do it justice! Keep an eye out for this in the coming weeks! March Madness & FSWeekend We hope many of you have been enjoying the March Madness sales this week, as well as daily deals from the iniBuilds line up, we've also got hundreds of products discounted across the store from over 50 developers! There are still a few select iniBuilds airports included for a limited time, so if you’ve been looking to expand your scenery collection, now’s a great opportunity to pick something up. Check out the remaining deals here: https://inibuilds.com/collections/inibuilds-march-madness We’re also looking forward to seeing many of you at FSWeekend! If you’re attending the event, be sure to come and say hello. It’s always great meeting members of the community in person and chatting about flight simulation, aviation, and what we’ve been working on behind the scenes. Thank you again for the continued support. The scenery team has an exciting pipeline of projects ahead, and we can’t wait to share more with you soon! Thanks, iniBuilds Team ❤️

iniBuilds A340 Airliner V1.0.10 Update 🚀 The A340 Airliner v1.0.10 update focuses on improving operational accuracy and refining several core aircraft systems, with a range of fixes across flight guidance, FMGS behaviour, MCDU functionality, and navigation handling. Updates address issues affecting waypoint selection, fuel flow logic, datalink messaging, and various flight deck indications, helping ensure smoother and more consistent day-to-day operations. This update also includes improvements to ground handling integration and visual corrections to the aircraft model, alongside an audio pass restoring missing cockpit interaction sounds and refining cabin ambience, with the addition of a new noise-cancelling option within the EFB. This update can be downloaded via the iniManager. V1.0.10SYSTEMS ⚙️ FIXED Flight director movement on departure refined FIXED Reference thrust indication changes to climb thrust on lifts off FIXED Company Message memo on despite all messages viewed FIXED Cannot delete or modify OPT step properly FIXED Issue with SEC FLT PLN interaction FIXED Inability to display an NDB on the FIX INFO page FIXED DDRMI compass card should also show TRUE heading when selected FIXED MCDU Datalink status page FIXED Negative EFOB values overflowing off screen FIXED GND CTL pushbutton on the overhead panel stays illuminated for too long FIXED Use default radio frequencies on load (122.80/121.50) FIXED WX messages can't be deleted from ATC Message log FIXED Font sizing issue on Route RSV FIXED PFD speed bug flicker with manual vAPP speed FIXED Fuel flow is immediate, even before start valve opens. FIXED EIS1 setting auto trim value FIXED Waypoint selection screen not showing for duplicate station when manually entered ART 🎨 FIXED Nosewheel floating above ground-contact point incorrect EFB📱 FIXED GSX boarding values now match planned weights SOUNDS🔊 FIXED ACU sounds in cabin FIXED Space Key on MCDU(s) has no CLICK Sound ADDED Added noise cancelling option in EFB iniBuilds Team ❤️

iniBuilds A300-600R Airliner Premium V1.0.7 Update 🚀 The iniBuilds A300-600R Airliner Premium v1.0.7 update is now available, bringing a range of improvements across systems, performance, visuals, sounds and usability. A major focus of this update has been performance optimisation, with significant improvements particularly to the freighter variant and cockpit environments, which you’ll see highlighted in our performance infographic comparing the previous version with v1.0.7. This update can be downloaded via the iniManager. Performance Improvements The graphic highlights a clear performance improvement between versions 1.0.6 and 1.0.7 of the A300 PW Passenger and Freighter variants across both low- and high-spec systems. On the low-spec AI9 365 / RTX 4070 Mobile system, the Passenger version increases from 26.8 FPS to 45.8 FPS average, while the Freighter improves from 30.7 FPS to 43.6 FPS, with both also showing significantly higher 1% and 0.2% lows, indicating smoother frame pacing and fewer stutters. On the high-spec Ryzen 9800X3D / RTX 4090 system, the gains are similarly noticeable: the Passenger variant rises from 64.7 FPS to 80.8 FPS, and the Freighter from 75.7 FPS to 84.3 FPS, again accompanied by improved percentile lows. Overall, v1.0.7 delivers substantial performance improvements and better stability across both aircraft variants, with the most dramatic gains seen on lower-spec hardware while high-end systems benefit from increased headroom and smoother consistency. Alongside this, we’ve implemented numerous autopilot and flight mode fixes, added Pause at TOD, Time Compression and CPDLC compatibility for BATC/SI, improved EFB startup options, and resolved a variety of art, LOD and sound issues to further refine the overall flying experience. v1.0.7 SYSTEMS ⚙️ FIXED AP - Cannot arm HDG/S prior to takeoff - always defaults to NAV FIXED AP - Incorrect Vertical Mode Transition on climb out- wrongly engaging PROFILE mode automatically FIXED Hoppie - Telex type messages with line breaks not received FIXED GO AROUND page EO ACCEL & EO THR RED FIXED GO AROUND page ACCEL value FIXED GO AROUND mode not engaging during visual and RNAV approaches FIXED APU / Eng Fire Handle is not illuminating during test on battery power FIXED All variants - FLT - C&D Spawn - EMER EXIT LT switch is "ON" by default instead of DISARM FIXED Wing Lights ON / OFF - Keybinds Reversed FIXED Cannot enter pilot defined waypoints with 0000.0 N/S or 00000.0 E/W in them FIXED Standardize default frequencies on spawn (122.80/121.50) FIXED Standby Attitude not centered to bird laterally ADDED Pause at TOD ADDED Time compression ADDED Add CDPLC Compatibility - BATC/SI ART 🎨 FIXED Freighter Variant Performance Issues FIXED Switching cameras between external, drone, and cockpit with the keyboard - pilots render outside FIXED Aggressive LOD - ATS switches on overhead FIXED Nose Landing Gear - Cables missing black/dark texture at LOD0 FIXED Main gear (both) - labels/actuator not married to central truck FIXED Pax Cabin - Row 7 - Seat 7A/B Seats missing FIXED Cabin LOD - Disappearing seats in aisles FIXED Dark Fuse / Two Tone - GE Variant FIXED GPU Cable sunken into ground FIXED FPS Drop in walkaround cam - variant swap to pax variants FIXED Reduced Windshield reflections EFB📱ADDED EFB Options to have Stairs Enabled & Covers Removed in startup state ADDED Auto Remove Covers Option SOUNDS🔊 FIXED Cockpit sounds inside of freighter cabin FIXED Cockpit fan and ventilation sounds audible throughout passenger cabin FIXED Missing ground roll / bump and reverse thrust sounds iniBuilds Team ❤️

Welcome to Hong Kong International (VHHH) and City Landmarks!✈️ The wait is over, Hong Kong International (VHHH) & City Landmarks for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are now officially available! After our development, research, and refinement cycle, we’re incredibly excited to finally bring one of Asia’s most iconic aviation hubs to the simulator. Set on the island of Chek Lap Kok and surrounded by the dramatic skyline of Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong offers one of the most visually striking environments to fly into anywhere in the world. With its scale, complexity, and constant flow of long-haul international traffic, HKIA is a truly dynamic hub connecting East and West, and now you can experience it in incredible detail in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024! You can purchase your copy here: Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH) | £19.99 (*excl VAT)👉 https://inibuilds.com/products/inibuilds-hong-kong-vhhh-msfs-2024 Hong Kong City Landmarks | £7.99 (*excl VAT) or FREE with a Valid Pucrhase of VHHH 👉 https://inibuilds.com/products/inibuilds-hong-kong-city-landmarks-msfs-2024 Scenery Features Hand-crafted ground textures with bespoke runway, apron, and landside materials True-to-life landside recreation with custom decals, vegetation, and infrastructure Accurately modelled and positioned dynamic airport lighting Extensive collection of handcrafted buildings, vehicles, and bespoke objects Highly detailed terminal interiors and exterior structures HD jetways with intricate detailing Up-to-date airport layout reflecting the current real-world configuration Bespoke taxi signage built to real-world specification Official GSX profile included Optimised LODs across all models for balanced performance Built using the latest MSFS2024 SDK features Full iniManager compatibility The terminal currently under construction in real life will be completed and added free of charge in a future update. Watch the Hong Kong Airport Trailer 🎥 Hong Kong City POI Pack Hong Kong isn’t just about the airport, the skyline is a huge part of what makes flying in and out of HKG so special. So to round out the full experience, we’re including a Hong Kong City POI Pack completely FREE when you purchase the scenery. Whether you’re arriving over Victoria Harbour at sunset, departing with the city glowing beneath you, or just exploring the area VFR, the surrounding skyline now feels alive and unmistakably Hong Kong. We’ve recreated a wide selection of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, carefully positioned and modelled to make those approaches and departures feel right. From the dense financial district towers in Central to the cultural waterfront in Kowloon, everything has been designed to enhance that iconic city backdrop. The POI pack features: The historic Star Ferry routes and ferry ports Star Ferry Pier Macau Ferry Terminal CITIC Tower Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Great Eagle Centre Two International Finance Centre Central Plaza The Center International Commerce Centre Convention Plaza Hong Kong Cultural Centre M+ Museum Tamar Park Tian Tan Buddha Major Central district towers including HSBC, Bank of China, Standard Chartered, CCB Tower, AIA, and Sun Hung Kai Centre Watch the Hong Kong City Landmarks Trailer 🎥 Thank you for all of the feedback and continued support for this one, we are incredibly proud of it, and we cannot wait for you to explore all of what HKIA has to offer! Check out the hundreds of routes across a variety of airlines and airliners and see where Hong Kong sends you! iniBuilds Team ❤️

Welcome to Hong Kong International (VHHH)!✈️ Last week we announced the upcoming hub - Hong Kong International Airport (VHHH) which is now in its final stages of development for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and today we’re excited to share a closer look at what’s coming soon! From its dramatic island setting to its reputation as a global gateway between East and West, Hong Kong is an airport which boasts scale, density, and atmosphere. The complexity of its layout, combined with its proximity to one of the most recognisable skylines in the world, has made this an incredibly satisfying project to work on. Behind the Scenes To bring Hong Kong to life with the highest possible level, we carried out an on-site visit to the airport, gathering plenty of photographic and video references across both landside and airside areas. From terminal faces and interior layouts to taxiway markings, stand equipment and surface wear, every detail was carefully documented to ensure accuracy throughout the development process. For some of the team, Hong Kong carries a deeper meaning than just another iniBuilds hub. A few members of our team have been able to call HKIA their home base, working as pilots as well as ground staff, that firsthand knowledge has directly shaped development. We actively sought their feedback and insights, using it to enhance every element, from accurate interior models and layouts to the precise positioning of faithfully recreated buildings, detailing of airside vehicles, wear and tear of ground polygon, lighting and signage. Their familiarity has helped ensure every aspect is checked to be as accurate as possible, from refining small details, up to the large sprawling terminals and their overall proportions and positioning. They also helped fine-tune elements such as ground vehicle density, surface wear and markings, and more across different areas of the airport. We’ve continuously incorporated internal feedback throughout development, refining areas repeatedly to ensure the final product reflects the operational feel of the real airport. Scenery Features Hand-crafted ground textures with bespoke runway, apron, and landside materials True-to-life landside recreation with custom decals, vegetation, and infrastructure Accurately modelled and positioned dynamic airport lighting Extensive collection of handcrafted buildings, vehicles, and bespoke objects Highly detailed terminal interiors and exterior structures HD jetways with intricate detailing Up-to-date airport layout reflecting the current real-world configuration Bespoke taxi signage built to real-world specification Official GSX profile included Optimised LODs across all models for balanced performance Built using the latest MSFS2024 SDK features Full iniManager compatibility The terminal currently under construction in real life will be completed and added free of charge in a future update. Hong Kong City POI Pack As we mentioned last week - Hong Kong isn’t just about the airport, the skyline is a huge part of what makes flying in and out of HKG so special. So to round out the full experience, we’re including a Hong Kong City POI Pack completely FREE when you purchase the scenery. Whether you’re arriving over Victoria Harbour at sunset, departing with the city glowing beneath you, or just exploring the area VFR, the surrounding skyline now feels alive and unmistakably Hong Kong. We’ve recreated a wide selection of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, carefully positioned and modelled to make those approaches and departures feel right. From the dense financial district towers in Central to the cultural waterfront in Kowloon, everything has been designed to enhance that iconic city backdrop. The POI pack features: The historic Star Ferry routes and ferry ports Star Ferry Pier Macau Ferry Terminal CITIC Tower Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Great Eagle Centre Two International Finance Centre Central Plaza The Center International Commerce Centre Convention Plaza Hong Kong Cultural Centre M+ Museum Tamar Park Tian Tan Buddha Major Central district towers including HSBC, Bank of China, Standard Chartered, CCB Tower, AIA, and Sun Hung Kai Centre A Closer Look Below, you’ll find a selection of in-development screenshots showcasing various areas of the airport; from terminal interiors and airside infrastructure to landside environments and more. This project has gone through plenty of refinement along the way, and the images below give a better sense of the overall depth across the airport. It’s not just about the main terminals, we’ve been putting equal care into the cargo areas, support buildings, and all the surrounding infrastructure that make HKIA feel as vast and alive as it does in the real world. Check out the slider below to explore the latest previews and take a closer look at the airport that is coming soon! Watch the Trailer 🎥 As always, thank you for your continued support, we cannot wait for you to get your hands on a copy of VHHH and see what the team have created. iniBuilds Team ❤️

v2.5.2 of the iniManager has been released. This is a small update to address an install error for some executable products. This update will be downloaded automatically when you launch the app or you can manually download it here. v2.5.2 - Fixed install error for executable products where the path had a space in it.

Welcome to Hong Kong International (VHHH)!✈️ We’re incredibly excited to officially announce one of our most ambitious and detailed scenery projects yet, Hong Kong International Airport. One of the world’s most iconic aviation hubs, Hong Kong stands as a global gateway connecting East and West, known for its scale, busy hub-operations from Cathay Pacific, and incredible views on approach and arrival of the Hong Kong skyline! This project represents a major milestone for our team, pushing the boundaries of detail, realism, and immersion to deliver the definitive Hong Kong experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Hong Kong International Airport is similar in ways to our last project - Dallas Fort Worth. The vast scale, complex layout, and unique island location have allowed us to push our development pipeline further than ever, as well as use lessons learned from Dallas. From the extensive terminal structures to the intricate network of taxiways and service roads, every element has been carefully recreated to capture the atmosphere and operational character of this incredible airport. Please note, the terminal that is currently under-construction will be completed and added into the scenery for free in a later update. Scenery Features Hand-made ground textures with bespoke texture sets for runways, aprons, paths, and roads True-to-life landside recreation with custom decals, vegetation, roads, and infrastructure Accurately modelled and positioned dynamic airport lighting Extensive collection of handcrafted buildings, vehicles, and custom objects Highly detailed terminal interiors and exterior structures HD jetways with intricate detailing Up-to-date airport layout reflecting the real-world airport Bespoke taxi signage true to real-world specifications Official GSX profile included in the scenery folder and iniManager download Level of Detail (LOD) optimisation across all models for best performance Built using the latest MSFS2024 SDK features for maximum performance and stability Full iniManager compatibility for easy configuration To complete the airport experience on both arrivals and departures, we've also included a detailed Hong Kong City POI pack, bringing the iconic skyline and world-famous waterfront of Victoria Harbour to life. This will be included for FREE with a purchase of the scenery! Hong Kong’s dramatic cityscape is a defining part of any arrival or departure into HKG, and we’ve carefully recreated a selection of the city’s most recognisable landmarks to ensure a great visual experience when arriving or departing. From towering skyscrapers to cultural landmarks and bustling harbour infrastructure, each point of interest has been handcrafted with detailed modelling, accurate placement, and realistic night lighting to achieve the unmistakable atmosphere of Hong Kong. Some of the Landmarks Include: Sky Shuttle Terminal AIA Building China Construction Bank (CCB) Building Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Central Plaza Two International Finance Centre (Two IFC) Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Terminal Hong Kong Cultural Centre Hong Kong Space Museum Central Star Ferry Pier Hong Kong International Airport represents a new benchmark for our scenery development, combining lessons from previous projects, plenty of research, and the desire to create one of the world's most recognisable airports! As always, thank you for your continued support, we truly cannot wait for you to experience this one. iniBuilds Team ❤️

🌨️ Welcome to Kittilä Airport (EFKT) ✈️ Step into the heart of Finnish Lapland, where snow-covered forests, Arctic light, and winter operations are the core of the experience. Nestled above the Arctic Circle, Kittilä Airport (EFKT) has been carefully recreated in stunning detail for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024! Available now for just £9.99 (excl. VAT) Buy Now: https://inibuilds.com/products/inibuilds-kittila-efkt-msfs-2024 Discover Kittilä Airport! Located in northern Finland, Kittilä Airport serves as a key gateway to Lapland’s world-famous winter destinations, including Levi and Ylläs. EFKT plays a crucial role in seasonal tourism, welcoming a surge of international traffic during the winter months, alongside steady domestic connections year-round. From icy runways and low winter sun to snowbanks lining the apron, Kittilä offers a uniquely Arctic flying environment. This rendition faithfully captures the airport’s layout, atmosphere, and the distinctive character of northern operations in extreme conditions. Carriers & Routes Despite its remote location, Kittilä sees an impressive mix of traffic, particularly during the winter season: Finnair – Regular domestic connections to Helsinki Norwegian – Seasonal and domestic services European charter airlines – Bringing holidaymakers directly into Lapland Private & seasonal operations – Supporting tourism and Arctic travel Whether you’re flying a short domestic sector, operating a winter charter from central Europe, or managing cold-weather procedures in sub-zero temperatures, EFKT delivers a truly immersive Nordic experience. Scenery Features Custom ground textures for Entire Airport Area Real Runway Slope Profile High Quality Buildings Interiors and Parallax Detailed recreation of landside area with custom models High-quality SimObject behaviors during winter season, including snowdrifts and persistent snow coverage Seasonal SimObject assets during the Christmas period (November – February) Fully custom night lighting, including runway and taxiway lights GSX profile included (by Elton Hjalmarsson) Custom Taxiway Signs High-quality, optimized textures Custom Finnish airside clutter to reflect real-world operations Custom models of surrounding buildings All models optimized for performance with Level of Detail (LOD) Saab Draken Monument A lot of Easter Eggs - Watch Out! 📽️Watch the Trailer From the magical glow of the Northern Lights to heavy snowfall and crisp Arctic mornings, Kittilä Airport (EFKT) offers a truly distinctive flying experience. Expect challenging winter operations, breathtaking snowy landscapes, and the unmistakable atmosphere of Finnish Lapland. iniBuilds Team ❤️

Welcome to our next Tristar Airliner dev update! In our initial dev update, we introduced the TriStar project and outlined the core philosophy guiding its development, we wanted to achieve a deeply authentic recreation, built around period-correct systems, flexible navigation workflows, and a visual standard that reflects both the aircraft’s character and decades of service life. We went over how elements such as the triple INS, Performance Management System, and multiple navigation configurations define the TriStar’s unique operational identity, alongside an early look at the extensive art, sound, and performance foundations already in place. If you have yet to read that dev update, you can do so here: December Aircraft Dev Update ✍️ With the foundation for the project having been established in the December update, development has since progressed and is now set for the final blocks to be placed. The focus has shifted from defining what the TriStar is, to now refining how it behaves, how its systems interact, how it flies under automation and manual control, and how its characteristic design choices influence the overall experience in day-to-day operations. Today's dev update will begin to pull those ideas together, taking a closer look at the aircraft’s core systems, flight modelling, audio environment, and visual detail as they reach maturity and progress toward a complete TriStar Airliner. ✈️Flight Model At the heart of the TriStar’s performance are its three Rolls-Royce RB211-524 turbofan engines, recreated with a strong focus on physical accuracy and real-world behaviour. Thrust generation and power management are driven by authentic EPR logic, with carefully tuned engine inertia and spool characteristics that reflect the RB211’s distinctive response profile. Acceleration limits, transient behaviour, and power changes all follow realistic constraints, ensuring the aircraft feels appropriately deliberate and smooth across all phases of flight. From idle-to-takeoff power transitions to subtle thrust adjustments in cruise and approach, the engine simulation plays a central role in defining the TriStar’s character. 🔊 🛬Flight Handling and Aerodynamics The TriStar’s handling qualities are captured through a high-fidelity flight model that reflects the aircraft’s reputation for stability, smoothness, and refined wide-body characteristics. Particular attention has been paid to approach and landing behaviour, where the aircraft truly distinguishes itself. Direct Lift Control (DLC) is fully simulated, utilising the TriStar’s signature spoiler-to-pitch coupling to provide precise glidepath control without excessive pitch changes. This system allows for fine vertical path adjustments during approach, delivering the stable, confidence-inspiring handling that made the L-1011 so well regarded by flight crews. 🛩️ 🧠Systems - Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) The TriStar’s advanced Automatic Flight Control System is fully simulated, faithfully reproducing the aircraft’s sophisticated automation philosophy. The system supports full CAT IIIB autoland capability, complete with accurate flare logic, de-rotation behaviour, and rollout control. An integrated auto-throttle system works in close coordination with the Performance Management System and navigation logic, providing period-authentic automation that balances pilot authority with advanced system assistance. Lateral and vertical modes, along with capture and intercept behaviour, are modelled to reflect real-world logic and limitations, highlighting just how advanced the TriStar’s automation was for its era.⚙️ 🔧Systems - Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Electrical Systems All primary aircraft systems are fully modelled. The hydraulic system is recreated in full, including its three independent circuits and their associated redundancy logic. The pneumatic system simulates bleed air behaviour, pack operation, engine starting, and cabin pressurisation. The electrical system is equally detailed, featuring complete AC and DC architecture with essential buses, load-transfer behaviour, and accurate power-management logic. ⛽Systems - Fuel Management The fuel system is recreated with its authentic tank layout and transfer logic, including cross-feed and automatic transfer behaviour. It also models the TriStar’s characteristic trim changes as fuel moves throughout the aircraft. All operations are carried out through a fully simulated Flight Engineer station, reflecting real-world procedures and workload in manual and automatic modes. 🌡️Systems - Environmental Control and Pressurisation The environmental control system features TriStar-specific pack behaviour and fully modelled zoned cabin temperature control. Pressurisation operates in both automatic and standby modes, each behaving as it would on the real aircraft. The system also includes realistic reversion patterns and accurate environmental responses, reflecting the aircraft’s unique design and operational philosophy. 👨‍✈️Systems - Flight Engineer Station The TriStar’s Flight Engineer station is fully interactive. All major systems—hydraulics, electrics, fuel, pneumatic, and environmental—can be managed exactly as on the real aircraft. True-to-life flows and operating procedures guide every action, and the station provides fully functional system monitoring and control for an authentic three-crew experience. 🎛️ An automatic operation mode is also provided where these tasks are handled by an AI-driven Flight Engineer. This can be toggled at any time through our unique PFP (Paper Flight Bag) interface. 🗺️Navigation & Autoflight Philosophy From the beginning of development, our navigation concept was divided into three stages: RADNAV only INS only INS + PMS (to provide VNAV) — originally planned for a later update. As we are now shipping all three aircraft variants from day one, we broadened the philosophy to support everyone: from casual flyers taking their first steps into classic airliners to the most dedicated purists who want to operate the aircraft exactly as it was. The objective became simple: maximum flexibility while preserving visual authenticity. As such, a navigation mode selector has been added to the "PFB", allowing you to define how the aircraft is operated. These options include: RADNAV INS GPS INS + GPS. Each option will provide you with a different experience, from a more modern approach to airliner navigation, all the way to the original navigation methods used on this aircraft. To keep system logic aligned with each operating philosophy, systems such as the PMS (and therefore advanced VNAV capability) is available only when an INS-based option is selected. Alternatively, you can select pure RADNAV or GPS-only, which disables the PMS. This method allows you to tailor the experience of the Tristar to your own preference. 🎯 🛰️AFCS Lateral Modes & GPS Integration One of the most delicate challenges during development has been introducing GPS capability without compromising cockpit authenticity. The AFCS panel already provides the real-world lateral modes: ILS LOC VOR INS BC And that is the crucial point — there is no dedicated GPS button on the real unit. While some early aircraft iterations experimented with additional switching, these were not representative of operational service and were later abandoned. Adding a permanent GPS pushbutton or fictional mode would therefore mean creating something that never truly existed. Which lead to our solution, we allow the "PFB" to determine the navigation source, which means that when a pilot selects GPS-only operation, the aircraft will replace the INS label on the AFCS with GPS. From the cockpit, the workflow feels entirely natural — the same button, in the same location, operated in the same way. Behind the scenes, lateral guidance is now provided by the Garmin GNS 530 rather than the inertial system. This means different things for different pilots: newcomers & casual flyers can enjoy straightforward, modern GPS navigation with minimal learning curve, making it easy to jump in and fly; INS and procedural users will see no change to the standard operation - simply select INS in the "PFB" and the aircraft will behave like originally designed; and for everyone, the cockpit experience will remain coherent, believable and true to the real aircraft. 📥INS Route Imports Planned since early development, we are also implementing the ability to import routes created via SimBrief or through the simulator’s own EFB directly into the INS. This will dramatically reduce pre-flight workload while preserving the depth and procedural nature of inertial navigation — perfect for experienced crews who want realism without lengthy manual entry. 📋 📘Paper Flight Bag As we briefly mentioned above, the TriStar introduces our new period-authentic "Paper Flight Bag", a vintage-inspired alternative to the modern EFB found in other iniBuilds aircraft. Designed to match the era and atmosphere of the L-1011, the PFP provides a tactile, analogue-style interface while still delivering the full suite of essential features simmers expect. Performance calculations, aircraft configuration tools, loading and fuel management, navigation references, and system controls (such as the automated Flight Engineer) are all accessible, offering both immersion and convenience without compromising capability. 🎨Exterior Art The TriStar’s exterior has been brought to life with a strong emphasis on mechanical accuracy and dynamic behaviour. Control surface animations follow real-world sequencing and logic, ensuring that every movement reflects how the aircraft operates in service. This includes correct spoiler lift behaviour during operation, realistic flap actuation timing and geometry, and accurate landing gear compression responses during taxi, braking, and touchdown. These details work together to ensure the aircraft not only looks correct, but behaves correctly during all phases of flight. Beyond primary animations, a range of secondary visual effects add a subtle but important sense of life to the aircraft. Wing flex responds naturally to aerodynamic loading, engine vibration is visible through the airframe, and heat shimmer behind the wing-mounted RB211 engines reacts dynamically to power settings and environmental conditions. Together, these elements help convey the mass, power, and presence of the TriStar in motion. 💺Interior Art The cockpit represents a complete and faithful recreation of the L-1011-500 flight deck, encompassing the Captain and First Officer stations alongside the full Flight Engineer station. High-resolution materials and carefully crafted textures capture the distinct mix of metals, plastics, and fabrics found throughout the real aircraft. Brushed aluminium panels, worn labels, accumulated dust, faded markings, scratches, and panel paint degradation all contribute to a cockpit that feels lived-in and authentic, reflecting decades of service rather than a factory-fresh appearance. 🕰️ Wear and tear has been applied with restraint and purpose. Frequently used switches and controls show polished metal surfaces, high-traffic areas exhibit chipped paint, and recessed sections display realistic grime build-up. These details are informed directly by real-world references, ensuring the aircraft feels aged in a believable and consistent way rather than artificially distressed. Every instrument, control, and Flight Engineer component is fully modelled within the limits of the underlying systems simulation. Knobs, switches, circuit breakers, and annunciators are positioned precisely using real measurements and photographic reference, aided by a camera-matching workflow during 3D development. Cockpit visibility is further enhanced through accurate reflective behaviour on glareshield materials and windows, combined with baked ambient occlusion and light maps that respond naturally to shadows, instrument backlighting, and changing external light conditions. We hope to showcase more areas of the cockpit and showcase the cabin very soon as we polish and refine the texture sets to our ideal result in our continued development updates. 💡Lighting, Cockpit and External Although we were unable to obtain our own bespoke lighting references for the TriStar, the lighting environment has been carefully developed using physically based intensity values and averaged colour reproduction derived from extensive photographic and video reference material. The goal has been to achieve lighting that feels believable and functional rather than exaggerated, ensuring consistency with the aircraft’s era while still taking full advantage of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’s lighting capabilities. Cockpit lighting includes fully adjustable integral panel backlighting, instrument illumination, pedestal flood lighting, dedicated Flight Engineer station lighting, and overhead flood lights. Each lighting source behaves as expected during transitions between bright exterior conditions and low-light night operations, allowing the cockpit environment to adapt naturally as ambient lighting changes. Particular care has been taken to balance readability with atmosphere, preserving clear instrument visibility without washing out surface detail or texture work. Exterior lighting has been equally refined. Landing lights, taxi lights, wing illumination, beacons, strobes, and navigation lights are all tuned to behave correctly across a wide range of environmental conditions. These light sources interact dynamically with fog, cloud density, precipitation, and reflective surfaces, ensuring the aircraft remains visually grounded within the surrounding environment. Whether taxiing in low visibility or penetrating cloud on approach at night, the TriStar’s lighting behaves in a manner consistent with real-world expectations. 🖌️Liveries At release and for future updates, we plan to include a range of our high quality ‘3D decal’ liveries representing airlines that operated the L-1011-500 including the registration of Delta, British Airways, Air Transat, LTU, Pan Am and United amongst many others. Each livery is created using correct brand colours, layout references and aircraft-specific markings – with the MSFS recommended 3D decal method for ultimate performance and quality when viewed close in first person. ✈️ 🛬Closing remarks To close out, we hope that this dev update has provided some useful information for you! Development is now entering its final stages, and while what you’ve seen here represents a substantial portion of the aircraft, there is still more to share. We will be releasing another update prior to launch, diving even deeper into additional features, refinements, and areas of the aircraft that we cannot wait to show you. We are incredibly grateful for the continued enthusiasm, feedback, and patience from our community throughout. The TriStar is a special aircraft, and it has been a privilege to recreate it with the depth and respect it deserves. ❤️ We cannot wait for you to get your hands on the TriStar Airliner and experience this iconic wide-body for yourselves. ✈️✨ iniBuilds Team ❤️

v1.0.3 of iniBuilds London Gatwick (EGKK) for MSFS 2024 has been released. This update removes an incorrect VDGS at stand 690, corrects pier 6 gate numbering and swaps some duplicate signage. This update can be downloaded via the iniManager. v1.0.3 - Removed incorrect VDGS at 690 - Adjusted Pier 6 gate numbering to match Jan 26 changes - Swapped duplicate 52L sign to 52R

v1.1.1 of iniBuilds London Stansted (EGSS) for MSFS 2024 has been released. This update delivers a full terrain review to resolve sunken and floating objects, updates taxi signage, fixes multiple LOD issues across jetways and buildings, corrects terminal people placement, and resolves stray taxiway edge lighting on the centreline. This update can be downloaded via the iniManager. v1.1.1 - Full review of terrain across the scenery (fixes sunken/floating objects) - Taxi signs updated - Fixed LOD issue with jetways - Fixed LOD1 issue with Diamond and Ryanair hangars - Fixed security building LOD4 lighting issue - All terminal people placements corrected - Fixed stray taxiway edge lights on centreline

v1.0.1 of iniBuilds Dallas Fort Worth (KDFW) for MSFS 2024 has been released. This update fixes missing Terminal D elements, stand and road issues, jetway reach and clipping problems, floating objects, and taxi sign rotation. It also adds ARFF equipment, refines runway, taxiway, lighting, ground poly colours, scales vegetation, trims traffic vectors, and improves Terminal D details and Founder’s Plaza elevation. This update can be downloaded via the iniManager. v1.0.1 - Missing Term D interior elements - Jetway D1/D1X now made extremely long. Check GSX issue - Enhanced runway gum - Hyatt windows not casting shadow - Removed artefact line marking at T parking - Fixed missing B and T remote stands - Fixed missing road texture for some users - Floating cars and trees near old Hyatt hotel - Jetways not reaching Aircraft on D1/D1X, D7, D11, B7 - Jetway too long and clipping post A10 - Added ARFF equipment to all stations - Floating elements at ARFF Station 2 - Terminal D model roof/window detail improvements - Taxisign rotation @ 18R island. - Trimmed traffic vectors around airport entry points - Trees scaled down - Taxiways and lighting adjusted to match changes - Tweaked ground poly colouring/brightness - Added slight elevation to Founder's Plaza.

v1.0.1 of iniBuilds Svalbard (ENSB) MSFS 2024 has been released. This update removes a duplicated POI, improves lighting and building details, optimizes performance, and includes an updated GSX profile for more accurate ground handling and positioning. This update can be downloaded via the iniManager. v1.0.1 - Removed a duplicated Seed Vault from Microsoft POI - Updated and refined GSX profile for better ground handling and positioning - Several optimization improvements to enhance performance and reduce unnecessary object load - Several lighting and buildings improvements

v1.0.1 of iniBuilds Haugesund (ENHD) MSFS 2024 has been released. This update adds a real runway slope profile, improves performance, introduces a new GSX profile, refines textures, lighting, buildings, and animated flags, removes trees near the runway, and deletes the static C172 following community feedback. This update can be downloaded via the iniManager. v1.0.1 - Added Real Runway Slope Profile - Minor Buildings changes (shimmering on the TWR) - New GSX Profile - Performance optimization - Some texture and lights improvements - Deleted C172 static at the request of the Norwegian community - Removed trees around the runway - Animated Flags improvements

v2.5.1 of the iniManager has been released. This is a small update to address a bug where scenery config controls were not visible after installation of products. This update will be downloaded automatically when you launch the app or you can manually download it here. v2.5.1 - Fixed scenery config control not showing up.

iniBuilds A350 Airliner V1.2.1 Update 🚀 v1.2.1 for the iniBuilds A350 Airliner is now available. This update delivers a comprehensive systems and usability refinement, with a strong focus on FMGS, navigation, VNAV, and auto-flight behaviour. This release resolves a variety of bugs, including; Direct To, flight plan, secondary plan, RNP, and performance prediction issues, alongside fixes to ECAM, F/CTRL indications, thrust logic, and true north handling, improving accuracy and consistency across all phases of flight. This update can be downloaded via the iniManager. ____________________________________________________________V1.2.1 SYSTEMS ⚙️FIXED Cannot enter AIRINC fixes FIXED Cannot click DIR TO box to input text FIXED PERF DES Page – PRED TO time value always incorrect FIXED Issue with cancel button clickspot on OIS FIXED No rudder deflection shown on F/CTRL page on ground FIXED Predicted wind/speed ECAM with all WXR settings selected FIXED Landing report not displaying FIXED FO MFD cursor not aligned with mouse FIXED True north reference missing FIXED Non-standard GP angles shown incorrectly on NAV RAD page FIXED A/THR not disconnecting via instinctive pushbutton FIXED Direct To clearing out flight plan in edge cases FIXED Issue converting speed to Mach when switching AP speed mode FIXED QNH value flashing on power-on with no MCDU data FIXED Engine oil quantity indication FIXED OPT and REC MAX FL decreasing after step climb FIXED Default transition altitude incorrect FIXED VNAV and PFD indication issues on RNP approaches FIXED Rudder indicator showing pedal position instead of actual rudder FIXED Terrain texture flickering on VSD FIXED Disengaging ATHR during climb gives incorrect thrust mode FIXED Floating bracket and ETP logic broken FIXED NEW DEST in SEC FPLN not starting from selected point FIXED AWY/WPT mismatch in secondary flight plans FIXED POSITION/MONITOR page BRG/DIST logic issues FIXED Unable to create hold around custom waypoint in secondary plan FIXED FD OFF HDG/TRK bug disappearing from ND FIXED Keyboard input issue when entering NEXT WPT FIXED DIR TO lat/long not working on ND FIXED DTO field remembering previous entry if not executed FIXED Entering FROM P.POS DIR TO not showing waypoint on next page FIXED Cannot enter first SID from dropdown list FIXED Odd vertical deviation dashed path shown FIXED ND range indications displaced FIXED RTE SUMMARY database logic issue ADDED Cancel or reset button on ATC COM D-ATIS page ART 🎨FIXED Improve cabin lighting FIXED GPU models clipping with GSX heavy pushback trucks FIXED Co-pilot model missing by default FIXED Pilot models missing from external camera FIXED Spoiler animation slowing excessively near end of travel FIXED Beacon light spalsh refined FIXED Missing ADF antennas FIXED Brake smoke effect triggering too soon FIXED Strobe effects missing physical double-flash EFB📱FIXED Autocovers option not working FIXED ACARS pending update stuck and METAR symbol issues FIXED Keyboard input issues affecting EFB entries ADDED EFB option to adjust cabin lighting SOUND 🔊FIXED RA callouts delayed near touchdown FIXED Certain RA callouts missing FIXED Minimum and Hundred Above callout tone mismatch FIXED APU and engine fire test volume too low with ANR enabled FIXED Engine 2 throttle lever missing sounds FIXED Split printer sounds in FS24 iniBuilds Team ❤️

iniBuilds A340 Airliner V1.0.9 Update 🚀 The A340 Airliner v1.0.9 update focuses on system stability and operational accuracy, with extensive fixes across FMGS, navigation, CPDLC/ACARS, and flight planning logic. Numerous edge-case issues affecting performance calculations, waypoint handling, auto-flight, and indications have been resolved to improve reliability in day-to-day operations. This update also includes visual refinements across multiple liveries and models, alongside a corrective audio pass restoring missing callouts and improving sound timing and behaviour. This update can be downloaded via the iniManager. V1.0.9SYSTEMS ⚙️ FIXED SayIntentions - After receiving a handover, the DCDU no longer shows the active ATC Unit FIXED SayIntentions - Unable to request ATIS via CPDLC / ATC Menu FIXED Missed approach was shown in green in the MCDU FIXED Direct To issue FIXED FPLN A, DTO clips TO wpt NM text FIXED ACARS flight log page 2 bugs FIXED ACARS post flight report message not triggering COMPANY MSG in EWD FIXED FADEC not powering off as expected FIXED ND FIX range rings not drawing centered on selected fix FIXED Beyond ATC integration not working as expected (CPDLC / METAR / ATIS) FIXED No DISCON to IAF when selecting STAR without VIA FIXED WIND request missing RETURN prompt FIXED Engine 1 controls reverse indication for all four engines FIXED Unable to enter 0°C temperature into PERF REQ page FIXED DEPART REQ fields not auto-populating after INIT request FIXED SID not listed in alphabetical order FIXED Entering navaid on NDB R field blanks the page after briefly showing identifier FIXED Issues with Along Track Waypoints FIXED Issues with datalink system implementation FIXED Not possible to enter a custom ETP1 waypoint on the FIX INFO page FIXED Heading bug disappearing on mini-compass rose in PFD while not in managed HDG mode FIXED DEGE3W INTCPT KLO R252 not shown FIXED Manually adding a constraint above FL100 automatically adds 250 knots FIXED 10,000 ft speed limit waypoint inserted too early FIXED Format and calculation issues on INIT B and FUEL PRED pages FIXED Company message FMC message not showing on FO side FMS FIXED APU door closes even without any electrical power FIXED Incorrect HDG maintained when on TRUE FIXED Course pointer incorrect in ND when on FIXED Unable to enter pilot waypoint on FIX INFO page FIXED Reference thrust indication switching to climb thrust immediately after liftoff FIXED Company Message memo remaining on after all messages viewed FIXED DDRMI compass card not showing TRUE heading when selected FIXED MCDU datalink status page issues ART 🎨 FIXED Aerolíneas Argentinas missing engine decals FIXED HiFly 9H-TQM missing under-wing registration FIXED TAP CS-TOC missing under-wing registration FIXED Fuel jettison valve black color lost FIXED Lufthansa livery update FIXED GPU cable clipping through connection cable FIXED VIP livery Iran EP-IGA right winglet decal clipping / incorrect angle FIXED Light bleeding through couch backrest FIXED HiFly TQZ small line below right-hand stabilizer SOUNDS🔊 FIXED Printer paper sound split in two FIXED Flap sound delayed on first extension FIXED EVAC HORN OFF not silencing cockpit horn FIXED Missing RA callouts (90 / 80 / 70 / 5) FIXED Flap sounds delayed when moving from Flaps 0 to Flaps 1 FIXED Hundred Above and Minimum callouts tonal mismatch FIXED ISIS STD QNH button playing double-click sound FIXED No Smoking sign missing tone FIXED Cockpit door open / close sound only playing when inside cockpit

v2.5.0 of the iniManager has been released. This update focuses on stability and usability, with improvements to the download system, UI performance, and login handling, alongside fixes for rare file corruption issues and upgraded core dependencies. This update will be downloaded automatically when you launch the app or you can manually download it here. v2.5.0 - Optimized the download system that sometimes crashed mid-download - Fixed isolated bug whereby download would corrupt files - Improved UI performance - Fixed login-related bug - Upgraded dependencies to latest version

🤠Welcome to Dallas Fort Worth International (KDFW)⭐ Prepare to experience one of the world’s largest and busiest airports, carefully recreated for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Spanning five massive terminals and a web of taxiways, bridges, and highways, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a true mega-hub, coming soon! Available Now for £19.99! (*excl VAT) Buy: https://inibuilds.com/products/inibuilds-dallas-fort-worth-kdfw-msfs-2024 ✈ Discover Dallas Fort Worth Like Never Before From the iconic Skylink light rail between terminals to the vast apron layouts and elevated taxiway bridges crossing active highways, every corner of DFW has been recreated to capture the true feeling of operating at one of aviation’s great giants! Whether you’re flying regional feeders, transcontinental heavies, or long-haul international services, Dallas Fort Worth offers an incredible hub experience for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The Heart of American Hub Operations As the primary home of American Airlines and one of the busiest airports on the planet, Dallas Fort Worth International stands as a cornerstone of global aviation. Showcasing immense scale, infrastructure, and nonstop activity, KDFW delivers a level of operational complexity found at only a handful of airports worldwide, the gateway to North America and beyond, operating around the clock. From short-haul domestic flights to long-haul international departures, every movement across KDFW’s runways, taxiways, bridges, and terminals reflects the pace of this mega-hub. Fly regional jets and narrowbodies on busy sectors to cities like Houston, Denver, Chicago, and Los Angeles, or take widebody aircraft across the oceans for London, Paris, Tokyo, and beyond. KDFW delivers an incredible variety. Scenery Features: Detailed elevated taxiway bridges crossing roads Custom construction zones and active development areas positioned around the airfield to reflect real-world expansion Fully modelled and animated Skylink Air Train system connecting all terminals Hand-made ground textures with crisp, bespoke texture sets for runways, aprons, paths, and roads True-to-life airport landside recreation with custom ground decals, signposts, vegetation, parking barriers, and more Accurately modeled and positioned dynamic airport lighting for enhanced realism 180+ hand-crafted models featuring custom-made buildings, vehicles, and objects Hand crafted terminals with crisp textures providing a fresh, modern appearance HD jetways with intricate details enhancing the airport's realism Highly detailed models of all airport buildings, objects, and surroundings Full HD ground poly matching the 2026 airport layout Up-to-date airport layout reflecting the current, real-world location Official GSX profile included in the scenery folder and iniManager download Level of Detail (LOD) optimization for every model ensuring the best performance possible Use of the latest MSFS2024 SDK features for optimal performance and smooth experience Bespoke taxi signage true to real-world specifications Full iniManager compatibility allowing easy configuration for optimal performance on your system 📽️Watch the Trailer As always, thank you for your continued support, we can’t wait for you to explore Dallas Fort Worth! Our content creators and streamers will be getting access very soon, so be sure to check out their streams for exclusive first looks and previews of this exciting new scenery. The iniBuilds Team ❤️

v1.0.8 of iniBuilds London Heathrow (EGLL) for MSFS 2024 has been released. This update replaces longer jetways to a modified short version on right parking positions and fixes the association VDGS units being obstructed. This update can be downloaded via the iniManager. v1.0.8 - Replaced longer jetways (Right parking positions) to a modified short version - Above jetway fixes instances VDGS unit being obstructed