Following a range of previews and first looks, FlightSim Studios has released its E-Jets 175 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Embraer created the series of E-Jets in order to transport up to 100 or so passengers over a distance of around 1800nm. The E175 variant allows for up to 88 passengers to travel in the small twin jet.
FlightSim Studio has included a 3D model of the plane, complete with interior modelling of the cabin. PBR and decal technology has also been used to help make the plane look authentic in the simulator.
Other features of the plane include a custom flight director for the autopilot, realistic Primary Flight Display (LOAD27), a custom soundpack and 7 detailed liveries. The 3D model was created by X-Crafts, whilst the remaining work has been done by FlightSim Studio.
This is being called an ‘Early Access’ release and FlightSim Studios are promising many updates over the next year. A new version, v0.9.1, will be released in two weeks’ time, which includes a handful of bug fixes from the initial v0.9.0. The team are also using a voting system to determine what features should be included next. It’s good to note that prominant features are missing such as VNAV, a weather radar and much more, all of which is listed in their roadmap.
A disclaimer is being added to the product: “There will still be bugs and features missing at this initial release stage, and we are clearly saying in the product description which features are included, as well as which main features are not included yet.“
You can buy the EJets 175 from Aerosoft for $39.99 USD (excluding taxes). Remember, the developer has said that the price will only increase as more updates are applied to the aircraft. It’s not clear when or by how much these price increases will be.
Features
3D Model
Precise and highly detailed recreation of the ERJ-175 (interior & exterior)
Including long and short winglet version
Using native MSFS technologies like:
High resolution decals
Crisp and sharp liveries
PBR effects throughout
Custom icing model
Individual interior and exterior lighting
Hundrets of animations including wipers, seats, wingflex, etc.
Ground service docking config
Dynamic registration number
7 detailed liveries included:
American Airlines
United Airlines
Alaskan Airlines
KLM
LOT
Fuji Dream
FSS
Flight Dynamics
Correct weight & balance behavior
Performance in limits to real world data
Configured by real world airline pilot
Sounds
Custom soundpack specifically done for this product
Immersive cockpit feeling typical for E-Jets
Based on real world recordings
Includes several warning and alert sounds
System Simulation
Systems custom coded based on real aircraft manual
Electrics (AC/DC)
APU including realistic procedures
Hydraulics
Heating / Ice Protection
Air Condition / Pneumatics
Flight Management System
Detailed replica of the LOAD27 MCDU:
MSFS based lateral route management incl. SID/STAR
Performance Initialization & Data
Fuel Management
Takeoff and Landing speed calculation
Flight Summary
COM/NAV integration
Conversion Calculations
Maintenance Pages
Progress overview
Direct keyboard entry available
Autoflight System
Custom Flight Director implementation including TO mode
Automatic Yaw Damper logic
MAN speed mode
Custom tuned lateral autopilot modes (ROLL, HDG, LNAV, LOC, TRACK)
Custom tuned vertical autopilot modes (FPA, TO, ASEL, FLCH, ALT, VS, GS)
Corresponding Flight Mode Annunciators on PFD
Flight Instruments
Realistic Primary Flight Display (LOAD27) including:
Autopilot FMAs
V-Speeds readout
Low Speed Awareness tapes
VMO/MMO barber poles
Metric altitude readout
Trend vectors
BARO in hpa and inhg
Radio altitude readout
Flight director (bar/cue)
Flight path vector
Slip/skid indication
Vertical deviation scale/pointer (LOC only)
HSI (Compass only)
Custom Multifunctional Display including:
MAP mode (arc view with routing and navaids)
Progress display
Custom system pages (STATUS, ANTI ICE, ECS, ELEC, FLTCTRL, FUEL, HYDR, ENGINE, CONFIG)
Realistic Integrated Electronic Stanby System (IESS)
Custom EICAS display including all required system information
Custom digital clock
Custom coded Audio Control Panel (VHF1-3, NAV1-3)
Other Features
Interactive MSFS checklist with custom cameras and highlightings
MCDU input via keyboard
Route integration into native MSFS map
Using native MSFS nav database
Pop-out screens