July news from Black Square's Nick Cyganski
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Black Square's developer shares development progress on three aircraft projects: the Commander 114 is scheduled for release soon, the Twin Commanders (Turbo Commander 690B and Aero Commander 685) are in advanced development with Cyganski emphasizing real-world aircraft experience and system complexity, and the King Air Professional is also in the pipeline. Cyganski discusses his philosophy of spending time with actual aircraft operators to capture authentic systems and handling, detailing his hands-on experience in a Twin Commander in Arizona.
Excerpt from Just Flight News
22 July 2026
Here's the latest news from Black Square's Nick Cyganski - read on for more about the Black Square Commander 114 for MSFS 2020/2024 which is scheduled for release soon, the forthcoming Twin Commanders and also Black Square's King Air Professional. (Click on the images for a larger version.)
My apologies for keeping you all waiting so long for this update. As my projects grow in complexity, and as I strive to experience more of these aircraft in person, development can appear to slow down at times, but I’m always working on new aircraft and features behind the scenes.
Although the Black Square Commander 114 will be the next of my aircraft to release, I would like to start with a long overdue update on the Twin Commanders.
For those just learning about the project, the Black Square Twin Commanders will include the Turbo Commander 690B and its reciprocating engine counterpart, the Aero Commander 685. This pair will differ the most compared to other Black Square duos, despite their similar airframes, offering vastly different flying experiences.
When I decided to undertake bringing these aircraft to MSFS, I significantly underestimated their uniqueness and complexity. Truth be told, I began regretting the decision until I was invited by the most welcoming pilot in Arizona to experience the TC690 for myself. We spent the whole day recording audio, investigating systems, taking reference photos and finally logging some time before sunset.
My host, Tim, has a YouTube channel, Flying Wild AZ, which features full flights, deep dives into Twin Commander systems and many other flying adventures. I have no doubt that it will become a favourite of my users while learning the Twin Commanders.
At the level of detail that I aspire to create in each of my aircraft, there really is no substitute for spending time with the pilots who operate them daily. The Twin Commander’s systems are particularly unique, so we came prepared to discuss the minutiae before making observations in flight. The result is an experience surprisingly different from other Black Square aircraft with these eccentric machines.
My trial-by-fire began even before reaching the runway, as I learned how to use my toes to actuate the aircraft’s hydraulic steering through gentle, almost meditative adjustments. This is one feature I could not miss in my virtual aircraft. In flight, the aircraft had a surprisingly smooth feeling. Despite appearances with…
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