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DSD Simulations Releases Vortex SC for MSFS 2020/2024

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DSD Simulations' first payware project is the Vortex SC, a fictional aerobatic aircraft based on the Extra 330SC, developed with input from six-time French aerobatic champion Mélanie Astles. The aircraft includes a custom flight model designed to replicate real-world handling and energy management, configurable analogue/digital avionics, removable components, custom sounds by Echo 19 Audio, a smoke system, 28 liveries, and full multiplayer compatibility. It is available on the Orbx Store for approximately $26.47 USD.

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DSD Simulations has released the Vortex SC aerobatics aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024, in partnership with French aerobatics champion Mélanie Astles.

It is the developer’s first payware project.

The Vortex SC does not exist in real life. It is a fictional name created by DSD Simulations for the Extra Flugzeugbau 330SC, which served as the basis for the addon.

Despite the name change, the aircraft retains the appearance and flight characteristics of the real Extra 330SC aerobatics aircraft.

According to DSD Simulations, the flight model was developed in collaboration with six-time French aerobatic champion Mélanie Astles to replicate the aircraft’s real-world handling, responsiveness and aerobatic characteristics.

As such, it features a custom flight model that replicates the rapid roll behaviour and energy management of the real aircraft.

The Vortex SC also features removable action cameras, wheel spats, aerials and an optional glass floor, according to the Orbx product page.

Both 3-blade and 4-blade propeller options are included, and the cockpit features interchangeable avionics suites between analogue and digital.

You can also remove the engine cowlings and inspect a fully modelled engine, which has been appropriately modelled, DSD says.

The aircraft also includes a custom sound pack developed by Echo 19 Audio Productions, a smoke system for aerobatic display flying, and 28 liveries.

DSD Simulations also says all features are fully compatible with MSFS multiplayer.

Key Features

Developed in collaboration with champion aerobatic pilot Melanie Astles

Highly accurate, unlimited aerobatic flight model

Interchangeable analogue and digital avionics suites

Configurable aircraft options, including removable action cameras, wheel spats, aerials, and an optional glass floor

Choice of 3-blade or 4-blade propeller configurations

Removable engine cowlings with fully modelled engine detail

Immersive custom sound pack by Echo 19 Audio Productions

Realistic aerobatic smoke system

28 authentic high-quality liveries

Fully multiplayer-compatible visual configurations and effects

High-detail cockpit and exterior modelling

Designed specifically for Microsoft Flight Simulator aerobatic and airshow flying

The DSD Simulations Vortex SC is available from the Orbx Store for roughly $26.47 USD.

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