Next month, we’re officially expanding our virtual fleet with three iconic heavyweights: the Boeing 707, the Boeing 727, and the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar.
Whether you’re looking to recreate vintage long-haul crossings or master challenging short-field approaches, these additions offer an unprecedented hands-on flying experience for every pilot in our community.
Meet the New Additions
- Boeing 707: The jet that started the modern airline era. Expect classic analog navigation, precise pitch management, and transoceanic routes that will test your raw airmanship.
- Boeing 727: Fast, versatile, and legendary for its performance. Featuring triple-slotted flaps and a high thrust-to-weight ratio, this T-tail trijet is built for aggressive climbs and short-runway regional hops.
- Lockheed L-1011 TriStar: An engineering marvel ahead of its time. Known for its ultra-smooth handling and advanced early-generation autopilot system, the L-1011 brings pure luxury and long-range comfort to our widebody operations.
What This Means for VUA Pilots
- Historic Routes & Timetables: Expect curated vintage routes mirroring real-world schedules from the golden age of jet travel.
- Custom Dispatch Profiles: Full SimBrief integration and performance profiles will be ready on day one.
Recommended Add-ons
To prepare your hangar ahead of launch day, here are the compatible add-ons across major flight simulation platforms:
Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS)
- Boeing 707: Microsoft / iniBuilds Boeing 707-320C (Famous Flyer 10)
- Boeing 727: FlightSim Studio Boeing 727 Series (Passenger, Freighter & Super27 variants)
- Lockheed L-1011 TriStar: iniBuilds TriStar Airliner
X-Plane (XP11 / XP12)
- Boeing 707: WIP
- Boeing 727: FlyJSim 727 Series V3
- Lockheed L-1011 TriStar: NA
Warm up those steam gauges and start practicing your manual calculations. The flight deck doors open next month—we’ll see you in the skies!
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