We're back with another development update on our in-house FA50 project!
As promised in our last post, the aircraft now features its fully detailed cabin door, complete with authentic animations and interior detailing. The cockpit texture overhaul has also been completed, now featuring the distinctive rough-painted metal finish found in many real FA50s - reducing glare and adding a true sense of realism to the flight deck.
System development continues to make good progress, thanks to the invaluable input of real-world FA50 pilots and mechanics who help us capture the aircraft's authentic handling and operational quirks.
For this update, we're also giving you a first look at the hydraulic system in action. When hydraulic pressure is lost, the elevator - being heavier and directly linked to the control column - naturally droops to a full nose-down position, causing the yoke to move fully forward. The ailerons, by contrast, are lighter and aerodynamically balanced, so they only sag slightly under gravity and remain that way even when pressure is restored. Once the aircraft is airborne, airflow over the wings brings them back to a neutral position - or even slightly above center - just as seen on the real jet.
More updates are on the way as the project continues to take shape across both MSFS 2020 and 2024!
