Experience the beautiful, classic exterior and cockpit of this all-aluminum aircraft
In connection with World Update XI: Canada, Microsoft flight simulator today released its latest aircraft in the Local Legends aircraft series. The 195 Businessliner, manufactured by Carenado, is a single-engine high-wing general aviation and multi-role aircraft produced by the American aeronautical manufacturer Cessna. The aircraft belongs to a small family of two consisting of the 190 and the 195. The 195 was the last Cessna aircraft the company developed to be powered by a radial engine, and the first to be of all-aluminum construction. Aimed at the business market, the 195 offers five seats, including the pilot.
Cessna developed the 195 from their mid-1930s offering, the Airmaster, a high-wing cantilever monoplane with traditional landing gear. The 195 made its maiden flight in 1945 and was introduced shortly thereafter in 1947. The 195 quickly gained a reputation for reliability and efficiency and was adopted by the US Army, who designated it the LC-126, and by the Air Force, who named it the U-20. Cessna produced the Businessliner from 1947 to 1954. There are many that are still flying today and are highly sought after for their rugged build, solid performance and looks reminiscent of decades of flying.
The 195 measures 27 feet, 4 inches in length, stands 7 feet, 2 inches tall and has a wingspan of 36 feet, 2 inches. It features a standard tailplane and fixed traditional landing gear. The spacious cockpit is elegantly laid out and features polished wood controls. The aircraft is powered by an air-cooled 7-cylinder Jacobs R-755B-2 radial piston engine producing up to 275 hp and swinging a Hamilton Standard 2-blade constant speed propeller. At cruising speeds of 170 mph to 178 mph, the Cessna 195 has a range of 633 miles, an endurance of four hours, a ceiling of 18,300 feet above sea level and climbs at 1,135 feet per minute.
The Cessna 195 Businessliner looks both elegant and powerful with its large bonnet enclosing its radial engine and smooth lines throughout its form. Flying the Cessna 195 is an unforgettable experience; Its engine really delivers, and the plane demands precision from the pilot for every control input, from takeoff to landing. The 195 Businessliner includes ten liveries: eight classic, one Xbox and one Aviator’s Club. It is available now at Microsoft flight simulator In-Game Marketplace for $19.99. Heaven is calling!
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Microsoft Flight Simulator: Standard Edition Game of the Year
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Microsoft Flight Simulator Game of the Year (GOTY) Standard Edition celebrates all the positive feedback, reviews and awards received, but it’s also a “thank you” to our fans – new and old – who have made Microsoft Flight Simulator such a phenomenon to have . Microsoft Flight Simulator Standard Game of the Year Edition includes 25 highly detailed aircraft with unique flight models and 38 handcrafted airports. This expanded edition introduces Simmer to five brand new aircraft, eight new handcrafted airports, six new discovery flights, new tutorials and weather system updates. The five new handcrafted aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator include: • Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet: Our first military jet and a highly requested feature by the community. The Top Gun: Maverick expansion will be releasing with the film next spring, but we wanted Simmers to have a chance to test their need for speed this holiday. • VoloCity: We have teamed up with the well-known German company Volocopter, which is working on an eVTOL called “VoloCity”, a vision for an urban air taxi. We worked closely with the Volocopter engineering team to develop an authentic version of the aircraft prototype for the simulator. This is our first aircraft capable of precision landings and is a taste of what you can look forward to in 2022 when we intend to launch helicopters in the simulation. • Pilatus PC-6 Porter: This legendary short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft is a highly versatile aircraft from Switzerland and has multiple cockpits, cabins and landing gear variants. It is the result of our close cooperation with the manufacturer and the development efforts of the famous developers Hans Hartmann and Alexander Metzger, which has resulted in a great and fun new aircraft with exceptional capabilities in the simulator. • CubCrafters NX Cub: Yakima-based CubCrafters recently introduced a nose wheel option for their flagship CC-19 XCub Aircraft, popularly known as the NX Cub, which we would like to introduce to the flight sim audience to further expand our bush flying and off-airport options to enhance . • Aviat Pitts Special S1S: One of our most popular aircraft gets a single seat option with the release of this aircraft. New Airports – We are adding eight handcrafted airports in Central Europe and the United States: • Germany o Leipzig/Halle Airport (EDDP) o Allgäu Memmingen Airport (EDJA) o Kassel Airport (EDVK) • Switzerland o Lugano Airport (LSZA) o Zurich Airport (LSZH) o Lucerne-Beromünster Airport (LSZO) • United States o Patrick Space Force Base (KCOF) o Marine Corps Air Station Miramar (KNKX) The release of Game of the Year adds information on 545 previously missing airports in the United States. New Missions – Based on the popularity of the recently launched Discovery Flights, we are adding six more locations (Helsinki, Freiburg im Breisgau, Mecca, Monument Valley, Singapore and Mount Cook) to this popular series. New Tutorials – To further enhance the onboarding experience, we are adding 14 new tutorials introducing Simmers to Bush flying (in an Icon A5) and IFR (in a Cessna 172). New Features – We’re also excited to introduce some features that have been highly requested by the community: an updated weather system, early access to DX12, and a developer mode playback system. New Photogrammetry Cities – As part of our ongoing collaboration with Bing Maps, we are pleased to add a number of new photogrammetry cities: Helsinki (Finland), Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany), Brighton, Derby, Eastbourne, Newcastle and Nottingham (UK). ) and Utrecht (Netherlands). Microsoft Flight Simulator Standard Game of the Year Edition will be available as a free update for PC and Xbox Series X|S owners. For new users, GOTY Standard Edition is the perfect way to get started with flight sim as it offers an even richer experience and it will be the item they buy since we are retiring the original. Invite your friends to experience the wonders of flying. Heaven is calling!
