Flying Fries has rolled out a major update (v2.1.0) for their Hughes XF-11 aircraft add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024, introducing a wide range of enhancements and fixes that deepen both immersion and realism.

The update brings the second stage of the custom sound pack, with less “crispy” engine audio, improved fly-by effects, and dynamic acoustic changes depending on canopy or door position. Fun details have also been added, including a drinking bottle sound effect and a fix for the mysterious dark spot inside the mug after coffee consumption.

Visual improvements include new interior textures and objects, especially around the nose area, and clickable folded canopy covers under the navigator’s table. New VFX effects such as water spray and thrust dust are now featured, alongside an enhanced startup smoke effect for more realistic engine behavior.

On the flight dynamics side, the update addresses the aircraft veering left during throttle application on the ground, and introduces minor tweaks to engine and propeller behavior. Usability has also been improved with fixes to lever positions, autopilot and lighting switch animations, and magneto sound effects.

The user manual has been updated with new audio setup instructions, and numerous XML files have been refactored behind the scenes.

Discover this unique and highly detailed twin-boom reconnaissance prototype from aviation history, now even better in MSFS.

Changelog v2.1.0

• Sound pack stage 2: less crispy, better fly-by, open/closed canopy/door acoustic change, etc.
• Drinking bottle sound effect
• New visual details (objects + textures) in the interior/nose area
• Folded canopy covers under the navigator’s table (clickable)
• Fixed dark spot inside mug, after drinking the coffee
• New VFX: Water spray and Thrust dust
• Improved VFX: Start-up smoke (color, density, duration and size)
• Flight model: Fixed aircraft veering left when applying throttle during taxi or take off
• Minor tuning to engines and propellers (mostly RPM inertia)
• Minor fix on dynamic label for canopy jettison armed/safe status
• Fuel truck disconnects as soon as the aircraft moves (even with park brake set)
• Propeller and throttle levers default position fixed on various spawn conditions
• Magnetos sound effect + improved interactivity
• Fixed AP and light switches animation and sound when aircraft is not powered
• User manual update: new paragraph on audio setup in simulator
• XML files refactored – no change for users