Salty Simulations 747-8 Mod

About

The Salty Simulations 747 is an open-source modification for the default Asobo 747-8 included in Microsoft Flight Simulator. We are dedicated to improving the default 747-8 to a level where it is enjoyable and realistic to fly.

Installation - Step 1

Stable release

Click to download the latest stable release

A changelog for the latest stable release can be found here

Development build

Make sure you are on the master branch. Click on "Code", then click on "Download ZIP".

Please keep in mind that the development build might be unstable and potentially contain bugs.

Installation - Step 2

To install, simply copy the salty-747 folder to your community folder. Depending on the platform you bought MSFS on, the location of your Community folder will be different.

Microsoft Store - C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Local\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_[]\LocalCache\Packages\Community
Steam - C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community
Boxed - C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Local\MSFSPackages\Community

A BRIEF overview of features

IRS
- IRS fully modelled (PFD, MFD, Knobs)
EICAS
- DRS EICAS Synoptic Page
- FCTL EICAS Synoptic Page
- ELEC EICAS Synoptic Page
- Semi-Functional GEAR EICAS Synoptic Page
- Semi-Functional STAT EICAS Synoptic Page
ND
- Altitude prediction arc
- Waypoint information improvements
PFD
- Various PFD improvements
FMC
- Options page under MENU in FMC, for mod-specific options
- Improved VNAV page
- Miscellanous FMC features
FMA
- Various FMA fixes
Flight Model and Engines
- Improved fuel consumption rate
- Improved fuel tank logic
Miscellaneous
- Removed INOP properties from some knobs and switches

A more detailed description of features can be found in the changelog. This is in no way a full list of features, and is only meant to give you an understanding of the mod's capabilities.

License

The Salty Simulations 747-8 is distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE.

LaneTOGA/salty-747