MSFS Edgley EA-7 Optica Freeware

This is the famous Edgley EA-7 Optica Freeware add-on that was released and made compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release by developer Jonx with the base aircraft and model originally from Craig Richardson for FSX.

​While you may think this is a simple port-over - we can assure you it is not.  The developer, Jonx has spent countless hours perfecting this model and its entire package to be compatible with the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator release which includes custom 3D modeling, many texture updates, the inclusion of new features and perks along which brings a completely new add-on which is, based on the original FSX model by Craig Richardson but is essentially completely remastered for MSFS.

This Optica add-on is completely compatible with the new Sim Update 7 (SU7).  The model and add-on are completely VR compatible and make for some fun flights when you're using a VR headset - we've tested it in VR and it's absolutely stunning.

The Edgley EA-7 Optica was designed and built in Great Britain and is a truly unique aircraft.  Some say half aircraft and half helicopter.  It was actually designed to be a low-cost alternative to helicopters and even some police forces in the UK have taken the Optica under their wing and used them for real-world operations.  

It took its first flight on 14 December 1979 and only 22 of these aircraft were ever built.  It can occupy a maximum crew of three.

The latest update (v2.1) brings some exciting new features to the freeware package.  Additional landing effects such as snow, rain, dirt, water are included based on the wheels of the aircraft and how they touch the ground.  Feedback from the terrain is important as it gives a more realistic flight.

The "dog" button has been fixed so you can choose whether to have the funny perk of the dog (which looks like a Labrador) in your cockpit during flights.

The aircraft also features a winter kit (ski) option.

The developer has added full support for the Garmin GNS 430/330 nav system which will make flights easier and better to navigate the virtual skies in MSFS.

There is an option for GTN 750 but an additional download is needed.

A new altimeter set (gauge) update is included based on and working with the Kollsman Scale.  Also included is a brand-new compass with a working bank, pitch, and directional feedback that is also animated.

In the latest update, the developer has also announced updated calibration knob meshes.

The cockpit is fully descriptive with information on each gauge as you hover over them - enabling you to work out the cockpit in-flight without Googling FAQs and such.

Glass dynamics and dealing have been added to all of the cockpit gauges to make them appear more realistic and true-to-life.

An additional fix has been added to the GPS system which was reported by users in the past fixing "disconnect" issues.

The flight model has been fully tweaked to be compatible with the latest Sim Updates and is still based on the real-world aircraft - making it fly and perform as accurately as possible from data and feedback received from the MSFS community.

Features of this add-on

• Complete remaster of the FSX Edgley Optica FSX model for MSFS (2020) release
• Much more than a port-over - countless hours from the dev have brought this aircraft up to stunning detail in MSFS
• Easy installation in MSFS
• Easy to fly with - a basic aircraft that's easy to pilot and explore the skies with
• Fully detailed with VR support
• Well laid-out cockpit with tooltips and detailings on most of the switches/gauges in the cockpit

Installation

1. Download the file from Fly Away Simulation.
2. Extract the archive.
3. Copy the content of the "Aircraft" folder into your MSFS Community folder.
4. Make sure your folder structure is /Community/jonx-optica/SimObjects/​

Donate to the Developer

This pack was developed by Jonx for MSFS.

You can donate to the developer's project via PayPal here.

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