BlueBird Simulations Shares 357-Page 757-200 Manual Ahead of Oct. 23 Launch
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BlueBird Simulations has shared an extensive 357-page manual for the Boeing 757-200 aircraft addon, covering flight procedures from cockpit prep through shutdown, ACARS operations, EFB functions, aircraft handling, energy management, and abnormal procedures. The manual includes simplified and expanded procedure sets with illustrated cockpit references and color-coded highlights. The 757-200 launches October 23 for MSFS 2020 and 2024 at $80 USD in passenger configuration only, with 757-300 and freighter variants coming later; a full MSFS 2024-native version will also arrive post-launch.
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With the release of BlueBird Boeing 757-200 for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 finally on the horizon, the developers have shared an extensive 357-page user manual, allowing prospective customers to familiarise themselves with the aircraft before the October 23 release date.
The PDF document is titled “757 User Manual and Procedures Guide”. It is available from the #announcements channel in BlueBird’s official Discord server and covers all aircraft operating procedures, including FMS, ACARS, EFB, and more.
The manual includes both simplified and expanded procedure sets, with contents covering a flight from initial cockpit prep and engine start to landing and shutdown. It contains normal checklists, selected abnormal procedures, and guidance for situations such as rejected takeoffs, engine start problems, and fuel balancing.
BlueBird has also written explanations of aircraft handling, automation, and energy management to help users understand not only how to operate the aircraft, but also why certain procedures and decisions are necessary.
A large portion of the manual is dedicated to ACARS, covering flight prep, performance calculations, weight and balance, weather requests, operational messages, and departure clearances. The EFB is also explained in a separate section, where you’ll find instructions for aircraft configuration, ground services, navigation and various other functions. The manual also has illustrated cockpit references and colour-coded highlighting to underscore important considerations.
The document remains subject to further changes and additions before release.
Release Approaching
The BlueBird 757-200 is scheduled for release on October 23, for both the MSFS 2020 and 2024 simulators, with an expected launch price of $80 USD.
This initial release will feature the 757-200 in passenger configuration only, with the longer 757-300 and freighter variants coming later. The initial release is also not MSFS 2024-native; this will come later, too.
The 757 manual is available free of charge from BlueBird Simulations’ official Discord server. The PDF is approximately 200 MB.
Check out BlueBird’s website for more information on the 757 itself.
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