Got Friends kickstarted 2022 with the release of a new glider for Microsoft Flight Simulator, the Discus-2c. This freeware aircraft has allowed glider pilots to soar in the skies of MSFS with no external apps, since it includes a built-in Winch Launch Control system and even some special weather presets designed to generate thermals.
Got Friends planned from the start to improve upon that freeware glider with a “premium” version, with additional features, customization options, and so on, aiming for a release in the Marketplace for PC and Xbox users. This premium version now appears to be almost ready, as we get the first image previews and a more detailed feature list.
The Premium Discus-2c will be packed with exclusive features, starting with an improved 3D model and textures, a tablet, a sustainer motor, built-in towing compatibility, wing wheels, and even working circuit breakers, among many other cool things.
The freeware Discus-2c is also expected to get some of the new stuff that’s being implemented on the Premium one, such as in-game checklists, a new oxygen tank system, and some new effects.
See below the full list of expected Premium features at this time. Got Friends expects the Premium Discus-2c to be available through flightsim.to in early June, which is also when the freeware version will be updated. The Marketplace launch should take a little longer, currently expected for late June.
Got Friends is now putting this new and improved version of its glider through a beta testing period, hoping to put it through its paces and squash any remaining bugs before the release. For now, enjoy these first preview shots of this beautiful glider!
On a side note, Got Friends has also revealed that the Stemme S12-G, another glider announced earlier this year, is now put on hold.
List of Expected Premium Features:
- New 18m FES Varient
- V80 Variometer (FES & Standard)
- Front Electric Sustainer Motor (FES)
- FES FCU Control Panel (FES)
- Tablet (Toggle Available Options) (FES & Standard)
- Built-In Tow Compatibility (No Kinetic Assistant Required) (FES & Standard)
- Custom Sounds (FES & Standard)
- Custom FES Animations on Start-Up/Shutdown (FES)
- Launch Radio Comms (FES & Standard)
- Built-In Cable Visuals (No Kinetic Assistant Required) (FES & Standard)
- Modified LX Navigation and GPS Navigation Systems (FES & Standard)
- Working Circuit Breakers (FES & Standard)
- Wing Wheels (FES)
- New Liveries (FES & Standard)
- Customizable Canopy Tint Colors (FES & Standard)
List of Expected Premium and Freeware Features:
- In-Game Checklist (FES, Standard & Freeware)
- New Default Thermal Activated Freeplay Weather Preset (FES, Standard & Freeware)
- New Oxygen Tank System (FES, Standard & Freeware)
- Add Vorticies Effects (FES, Standard & Freeware)
Marketplace Releases & Estimate Release:
- Flightsim.to (Early June 2022)
- Freeware Update (Early June 2022)
- Official Marketplace & Xbox (Late June 2022)
3 comments
Manuel Vera
Hi. Great glider
DISCUS PAYWARE
There is a CDT when trying to close the canopy while in VR.
How to activate the tow plane?
Got Friends
“Got Friends is not putting this new and improved version of its glider through a beta testing period, hoping to put it through its paces and squash any remaining bugs before the release.”
*now
Vasco Ferreira
Thank you! 🙂