[VSKYLABS Newsletter] issued 17th December 2024
Hello VSKYLABS Test-Pilots!
VSKYLABS just released the 'Test-Pilot': SR-71-TB v3.0-Evo update!
Project version v3.0-Evo introduces the new VSKYLABS SR-71-TB 'Evo' 3-d model (the entire aircraft, external and internal) which was under development for nearly a year!
Update v3.0-Evo is a significant milestone in the project's development road-map, as it paves the foundations for RSO cockpit, additional systems and features implementation.
The HUGE v3.0-Evo update, which covers the entire aircraft inside and out, is a free update for all existing customers. Dedicated update emails have already been sent via the VSKYLABS store system!
In short - The VSKYLABS 'Test-Pilot': SR-71-TB Project
The VSKYLABS SR-71-TB project is an innovative flight simulation add-on for X-Plane 12, designed to deliver a realistic, immersive, and educational experience centered around the legendary SR-71 Blackbird. The "TB" in the project name refers to the "Testbed" nature of the aircraft, highlighting its role as an experimental, research-focused rendition of the SR-71 within the VSKYLABS universe.
Key aspects of the project include:
Flight Dynamics Realism: The SR-71-TB replicates the unique flight characteristics of the Blackbird, including its high-speed, high-altitude performance envelope, offering a challenging and rewarding experience for advanced flight simulation enthusiasts.
Innovation and Accessibility: The project is engineered to leverage X-Plane's physics-based flight simulation platform, focusing on innovation, authenticity, and educational value, while remaining user-friendly.
Experimental Testbed Focus: Rather than recreating the SR-71 in its operational military form, the SR-71-TB embodies an aircraft tailored for research and exploration—allowing simmers to "test" and experiment with its systems and performance.
Tribute to the Blackbird: It celebrates the legacy of the SR-71 by merging cutting-edge simulation technology with a deep respect for aviation history.
In short, the VSKYLABS SR-71-TB project is not just another aircraft add-on—it’s a high-fidelity experimental journey into the performance and essence of one of aviation's most iconic and fascinating aircraft.
Full simulation scope, additional information and screenshots are available in the project main page at the VSKYLABS website:
VSKYLABS Test-Pilot SR-71-TB Project
VSKYLABS goal is to set a highly realistic simulation of the SR-71 as well as a professional SR-71 knowledge portal which will grow side by side with the project development evolution. Portal 'central' is evolving in the VSKYLABS support forums at the .org:
