Black Square, the team behind Real Taxiways, is back but this time with a new aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

The Velocity XL is a high-performance, single-engine aircraft with composite construction. This means the plane can fly fast, far and high, giving it a performance edge over many turboprop aircraft. Its unique, futuristic design debuted in 1986 and has proven popular since with over 1000 produced.

This unique plane is being brought to life in a detailed way on Microsoft Flight Simulator. Black Square promises to have an aircraft that is brimming with detail.

The team has built the aircraft using native Microsoft Flight Simulator tools and techniques to provide the most authentic experience possible, whilst ensuring performance is great all-round. Users will be able to fly around with the Velocity XL using the fully-featured IFR-capable panel with dual G3X Touch (Working Title G3X freeware mod recommended), GTN 750 (requires freeware PMS-50 GTN 750 mod), and GFC500 autopilot controller.

The full feature list is down below for those looking to learn even more about the Velocity XL.

Black Square’s Velocity XL can be purchased from Just Flight right now for £19.99.

Systems Experience the power of one of the world’s fastest, highest flying, piston-driven light aircraft. From the beginning, Black Square’s Velocity XL was designed to deliver the raw excitement of operating a home-built, four-seat aircraft in the flight levels, travelling at over half the speed of sound. Enjoy features such as:

Sounds The Velocity XL features a MSFS-native (Wwise) 3D sound package taking full advantage of the new capabilities. Based on the default MSFS Extra 330, the Velocity XL’s sound set includes added sounds and custom code to create a fully featured soundscape inside and out to give the feel of the real aircraft’s power and construction.

Flight dynamics The Velocity XL features realistic and accurate flight dynamics, designed to work with MSFS’s new aerodynamics simulation. The aerodynamics take advantage of new canard aerodynamics options that have only recently become available in MSFS. Users can expect the docile stall and spin-resistant characteristics of real canard aircraft with this add-on.

Liveries The Velocity XL comes with six paint schemes based on real-world aircraft:

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