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MSFS Air Creation 582SL Ultralight

Air Creation 582SL Ultralight brings the classic FSX trike into Microsoft Flight Simulator with a lightweight model, original sound pack, modern materials, and upscaled textures. A simple flight model, working lights, glide-capable setup, simplified gauges, included pilot figure, and native VR support make low-and-slow sightseeing feel lively and authentic.

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Flight Simulator 2020

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A white ultralight trike with red wing support cables is parked on an asphalt ramp beside a yellow taxiway line.

A white ultralight aircraft with two occupants flies above a densely built cityscape featuring a winding river and clusters of tall buildings.

A white glider flies above a dense urban area with tree-lined streets, large historic buildings, and a circular plaza.

A white weight-shift trike with two occupants sits on a textured ramp at sunset, with yellow landing lights illuminating the ground.

A white flex-wing microlight aircraft with two occupants flies above the Eiffel Tower, overlooking the dense cityscape and winding river below.

A white-winged ultralight trike flies above central Paris with the Eiffel Tower and the Seine River clearly visible below.

A white-winged ultralight aircraft flies over a dense urban area with a large glass-roofed train station beside a river.

A cockpit view from a light aircraft shows basic flight instruments and controls while flying over a densely built urban area with canals.

A cockpit view from a small aircraft shows detailed city buildings, canals, and a railway station directly below under cloudy skies.

A biplane flies above a dense cluster of modern skyscrapers near a waterfront with numerous ships anchored offshore.

A small white ultralight trike aircraft flies above a forested area with scattered buildings and winding rivers at sunset.

A cockpit view from a small aircraft shows a sprawling cityscape below with dense buildings, parks, and scattered clouds overhead.

A white hang glider flies directly above a dense cityscape with narrow streets, canals, and a large open square.

A two-seat ultralight trike with a high wing and exposed engine is parked on an apron near a hangar and grassy hill.

A white ultralight trike is positioned on a runway threshold with trees, grass, and distant hills visible in the background.

A two-seat open-cockpit microlight trike flies above a sprawling cityscape with canals and dense urban buildings under a cloudy sky.

A trike ultralight aircraft flies above a dense cluster of modern skyscrapers near a busy harbor with numerous ships and cranes.

A two-seat ultralight trike flies above a sprawling riverside cityscape with a large train station and several waterfront buildings below.

A white-winged ultralight trike aircraft flies above a sprawling cityscape with rivers, parks, and scattered clouds overhead.

A small open-cockpit gyrocopter approaches a sloped runway marked 30, with hills, buildings, and the sea in the background.

A small open-cockpit aircraft flies above a densely built cityscape with skyscrapers, a river, and numerous ships in the harbor.

A small open-cockpit aircraft flies above a modern city skyline with a large Ferris wheel and numerous ships in the harbor.

A white ultralight trike aircraft flies above the Great Pyramid, with sprawling city buildings and scattered clouds in the background.

A light trike aircraft flies above a wide river running through a densely built city with scattered high-rise buildings and bridges.

A small open-cockpit ultralight aircraft flies above a sprawling city with a river, railway station, and scattered clouds below.

A small ultralight aircraft with two occupants flies low over a marina filled with yachts and sailboats at sunset.

A two-seat ultralight trike with a high wing is parked on a runway at sunset near trees and hills.

A two-seat ultralight trike aircraft flies above a densely built coastal city with numerous ships visible offshore under partly cloudy skies.

A small single-engine aircraft flies above a densely built urban area with scattered high-rise buildings and partly cloudy skies.

A white-winged ultralight trike flies above a green, hilly landscape dotted with houses, trees, and winding roads.

A light sport aircraft with two occupants sits on a paved ramp near a red twin-engine plane at sunset with cloudy skies.

A two-seat ultralight trike aircraft flies above a calm lake at sunset with scattered clouds and distant tree-lined shorelines.

A small white aircraft is parked near tan buildings and trees at sunrise, with lens flare and water visible in the background.

A two-seat open-cockpit gyrocopter flies above a coastal city with high-rise buildings, shipping docks, and several large ships in the bay.

A light sport trike aircraft flies over a coastal resort area with an airport runway and taxiways visible in the background.

A two-seat ultralight trike sits on a paved runway at sunrise, surrounded by green hills and scattered clouds.

A trike ultralight aircraft sits on a runway at sunset with pink clouds and silhouetted trees in the background.

A trike ultralight aircraft flies over a coastal resort with blue-roofed buildings near a runway and calm bay dotted with boats.

A light trike aircraft is parked on an asphalt ramp at sunset, with a red twin-engine plane and trees in the background.

A small ultralight seaplane is parked on a waterfront promenade with crowds of people and several buildings along the shoreline.

A trike ultralight aircraft flies over calm blue water near a coastal city with scattered clouds and several boats below.

A white open-cockpit ultralight trike aircraft with a single pilot flies above a sprawling city with a winding river and several bridges.

Two people sit in an open-cockpit ultralight trike on a runway, with mountains and trees visible under a clear blue sky.

A two-seat open-cockpit ultralight trike aircraft flies above a large city park with dense trees and scattered buildings.

A two-seat ultralight trike with a large delta wing sits on a runway near forested hills under a clear blue sky.

A trike ultralight aircraft flies above a densely built urban area with a large park and a tall cylindrical building below.

A small aircraft cockpit view shows analog instruments and digital readouts while flying above rural terrain at sunset with rivers below.

A white open-cockpit ultralight trike with two occupants flies above a sprawling cityscape with rivers and high-rise buildings.

A flex-wing microlight aircraft with a single pilot flies above green, forested hills and distant mountain peaks under a clear blue sky.

Two people wearing headsets fly a white open-cockpit trike aircraft above a densely built urban area with parks and sports fields.

A small open-cockpit aircraft flies above a densely built city with a river, bridges, and scattered green spaces under a cloudy sky.

A cockpit view from a glider shows instrument gauges in the foreground and a sprawling cityscape with rivers and bridges below.

A two-seat ultralight trike aircraft flies above a coastal town at sunset with pink clouds and water below.

Two people wearing headsets sit in an open-cockpit ultralight aircraft flying above a densely built urban landscape under cloudy skies.

A small ultralight trike aircraft flies above a coastal town at sunset with orange clouds and silhouetted hills in the background.

A two-seat ultralight trike aircraft flies over calm water at sunset with dramatic clouds and golden sunlight on the horizon.

A two-seat ultralight trike is positioned on a sloped runway near a small terminal building with hills in the background.

A windsock stands near a hangar and trees at dusk, with pink clouds scattered across the sky and a small aircraft in the distance.

A microlight trike with a high wing and exposed framework flies above a sprawling cityscape under a mostly cloudy sky.

A light sport aircraft with tricycle landing gear is viewed from below against a backdrop of scattered clouds and a low sun.

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Expert Overview

The MSFS Air Creation 582SL Ultralight is a faithful revival of the original FSX version, now adapted for the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator. This add-on preserves the nostalgic low-polygon look while introducing modern touches such as advanced materials, 16K AI upscaled textures, and a simple yet satisfying arcade flight model. During my test flights, I found its single livery and minimal gauges straightforward to navigate, making it an accessible option for newcomers and a lighthearted choice for more seasoned sim pilots.

One of the most enjoyable aspects is its versatility: you can cruise under power or glide with reduced payload and fuel, capturing that true ultralight feel. The included dummy pilot and passenger models add a fun visual touch, and VR support heightens immersion for those who want to experience the open-air cockpit from a whole new angle. Overall, this classic trike brings plenty of character to MSFS, and its smooth performance makes it a perfect companion for low-and-slow explorations around your favorite scenery.

A fun recreation of the default FSX Air Creation 582SL Ultralight made compatible with MSFS by developer Alex Marko.

Screenshot of the Air Creation 582SL in MSFS (2020). This add-on brings the legacy aircraft Air Creation 582SL to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.

Based on the original FSX version and released under Microsoft's "Game Content Usage Rules" using files and "assets" from Microsoft Flight Simulator X - this mod makes it compatible and usable in the brand-new Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020 release).

Version: 0.4.1.

The developer proudly states;

Wanna fly around your house? A trike is what you need! First ultralight aircraft in MSFS2020. Have fun!

This version is compatible with the latest updates/versions of MSFS as the developer states;

Version 0.4 and later is not compatible with earlier add-on versions, please remove it manually before install.

Installation

Extract folder microsoft-aircreation582sl into your MSFS Community directory.

How to uninstall

Delete folder microsoft-aircreation582sl from your MSFS Community directory.

Features and bugs

The original low polygon model from FSX
Uses the original WAV sound pack
1K textures with 16K AI upscale
Uses advanced materials (normal/composition)
A single livery included with the pack (feel free to create your own)
Simple arcade flight model
Simplified gauges rendering
Landing light work (L key by default), strobe (O), headlight in first-person view (does not affect gauges surfaces)
Realistic and true-to-life specifications (weight, dimensions, engine power)
With the possibility to fly with motor or glide (just remove payload and fuel)
Included is a dummy pilot/passenger
Full native VR support

Developer: Alex Marko (thealxEECH).

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msfs-aircreation-582sl.zip

File size

105.66 MB

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Content rating

Everyone

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How to install this mod

MSFS add-on

Extract the downloaded archive

Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
Locate your MSFS Community folder

All MSFS add-ons live in the Community folder. Microsoft Store / Game Pass version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community\. Steam version: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community\. Tip: enable Developer Mode in MSFS to see your exact Community folder path.
Copy the package into Community

Drag the extracted folder into your Community folder. Most MSFS add-ons follow this pattern.
Restart MSFS

Close MSFS completely and relaunch. The new content appears in the Content Manager, on the World Map, or in the aircraft/livery selector.
Always read the included readme

Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.