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EXPERIENCE ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC TRI-JETS OF ITS ERA
The iniBuilds TriStar Airliner for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 brings one of aviation’s most distinctive widebody aircraft to life with an exceptional level of depth and authenticity. From its iconic tri-engine layout to its advanced systems for its era, every detail has been carefully developed using real-world data and extensive reference material, delivering an experience that captures the unique personality and operational complexity of the TriStar.
From cold & dark to shutdown, the TriStar offers an engaging & rewarding experience across every phase of flight. At the heart of the aircraft lies the advanced Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS), capable of precise lateral and vertical navigation, including full CAT IIIB autoland. The aircraft features an authentic Direct Lift Control (DLC) system, allowing for precise glidepath control during approach, a hallmark feature of the real-world TriStar.
Navigation is equally true to its era, with a fully simulated triple INS setup and Performance Management System, enabling a range of workflows from traditional INS-only navigation to hybrid GPS-assisted operations. The aircraft is further supported by the Paper Flight Bag (PFB), offering powerful tools such as the Virtual Flight Engineer Autocomplete system, giving users the option to instantly configure complex systems or manage them manually for a more hands-on experience.
Whether you’re rediscovering a classic or experiencing it for the first time, the iniBuilds TriStar allows you to step into a golden era of aviation and master one of the most technically fascinating airliners ever built.
Features
Systems
Visuals
Sounds
Art & Effects
PFB
Systems
- Detailed RB211 engine simulation with authentic EPR logic, spool behaviour, and realistic thrust response.
- Detailed AFCS simulation with CAT IIIB autoland capability.
- Fully simulated triple INS system, supporting authentic waypoint entry, alignment, and inertial navigation workflows.
- Realistic INS behaviour and drift modelling, with aircraft position based on alignment accuracy and in-flight updates.
- Integrated Performance Management System (PMS) providing VNAV capability when using INS-based navigation modes.
- Seamless INS + PMS integration, enabling a hybrid workflow that blends classic inertial navigation with modern vertical guidance.
- Accurate Direct Lift Control (DLC) system for precise glidepath control without excessive pitch input.
- Complete hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems with realistic redundancy and load management.
- Fully interactive Flight Engineer station with real-world procedures and system monitoring.
- Optional Virtual Flight Engineer with flow-based automation, callouts, and dynamic interaction.
- Flexible navigation philosophy (RADNAV, INS, GPS, INS+GPS) selectable via PFB.
- Realistic fuel system and transfer logic implemented using the modern fuel system with fully modelled valves and pump behaviour.
- Advanced environmental and pressurisation systems with zoned temperature control and reversion modes.
- Integrated moving map & INS waypoint management, including SimBrief route import capability.
Visuals
- Realistic lighting environment with cockpit, cabin, and exterior systems tuned for all conditions.
- Highly detailed TriStar cockpit recreation, including Captain, FO, and full Engineer station.
- Realistic wear-and-tear texturing with aged materials, scratches, and operational grime.
- Fully modelled passenger cabin with period-correct layout, materials, and lighting tone.
- Optional lower lounge configuration with spiral staircase and detailed lower deck environment.
- Detailed cargo bay and structural modelling.
- Accurate PBR material system with dynamic lighting response across all surfaces.
- Fully animated control surfaces and landing gear with real-world sequencing and behaviour.
- Dynamic wing flex, engine vibration, and environmental effects for added realism.
- Included POD variant with visual modifications and unique operational characteristics.
Sounds
- Professionally recorded real-world L-1011 audio captured at the TriStar Experience by Echo 19 Audio Production
- Authentic RB211 engine sound profile, from spool-up to cruise and reverse thrust.
- Detailed cockpit ambience, including switches, avionics hum, and airflow.
- Immersive cabin environment audio, reflecting phase of flight and aircraft state.
- Dynamic environmental sound transitions between interior and exterior perspectives.
- High-quality system and mechanical audio feedback across all interactions.
- Integrated Virtual Flight Engineer, First Office and Flight Attendant voice callouts for realistic crew coordination.
- Reactive audio layering based on power, speed, and environment for a living soundsuite.
Art & Effects
- Physically accurate lighting system using real-world intensity and colour references.
- Fully dynamic cockpit lighting suite, including panel, flood, pedestal, and Flight Engineer station lighting.
- Realistic exterior lighting behaviour across weather, fog, and night conditions.
- Dynamic heat blur and engine exhaust effects tied to power output.
- Subtle airframe vibration and motion effects enhancing aircraft weight and presence.
- Authentic incandescent-style cabin lighting for period-correct atmosphere.
- Advanced ambient occlusion and shadowing for depth and realism in all lighting conditions.
- Smooth light transitions between day, dusk, and night operations.
- Enhanced reflection and material response across cockpit and exterior surfaces.
- Cohesive visual atmosphere capturing the “golden era” of widebody aviation.
PFB
- Unique period-inspired “Paper Flight Bag” replacing modern EFBs with an analogue feel.
- Built-in Flight Engineer Autocomplete system for full or partial aircraft setup.
- Integrated SimBrief import for route, fuel, and payload synchronisation.
- Interactive loadsheet and CG management with real-time visual feedback.
- Customisable fuel and payload loading with dynamic aircraft response.
- Intuitive performance calculator with simple step-by-step takeoff & landing setup.
- Styled OFP (Operational Flight Plan) with realistic dispatch-style layout.
- Integrated chart system supporting LIDO & Navigraph with pinning and search.
- Aircraft ground services and state control panel (doors, GPU, air start, pushback).
- Central hub for navigation mode selection and aircraft configuration preferences.
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