JustFlight is ready to embark into the world of Jetliners with their announcement of porting their rendition of the BAe-146 into X-Plane. In an exclusive news entry on Tom's Cockpit, the development team expressed intention to bring the product to X-Plane shortly after the completion and release of the ESP-based version for FSX and P3D.



The BAe-146 is an influential piece to the history of British Aviation, bringing simplified design to minimise maintenance costs and silent operations to airlines. With almost 400 examples built it also is the UK's most successful airliner. Powered by four Avco Lycoming ALF 502, it is nicknamed the "Tuberlino" and the "Whisper Jet" for its ability to operate into noise-sensitive areas.



There is already a rendition of the BAe-146 available on the JF store, but it was co-branded with the developer of the product: Commercial Level Simulations. As the plane is currently early in the development process for the ESP version, there is no set target release date.

JustFlight will model all three fuselage lengths of the aircraft, -100, -200, and -300. All of which will be modelled using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft (G-JEAO). Accurately animated components unique to the aircraft including Trailing edge flap surfaces, Wing-mounted spoilers and tail-mounted airbrake, and the Distinctive retractable tricycle landing gear. With this project, PBR texturing will be introduced natively on the ESP platform and will be reappropriated for X-Plane use once X-Plane development comes.



Here is the rest of the feature list (redundant/standard-issue features removed):



COCKPIT



Captain, co-pilot and jump-seat positions are modelled with hundreds of functional switches, knobs and controls

A truly 3D cockpit environment right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads – every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations

Extensive overhead panel with custom-coded hydraulic, electrical, fuel and pressurisation systems

Functional Thrust Management System (TMS)

Authentic gauges and navigational equipment, including FMS, HSI and RMIs

Custom-coded autopilot with LNAV and IAS hold

Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment

Interactive engine start checklist

Interactive checklists for every stage of flight

Panel state system which will automatically save the panel state whenever a flight is saved and reload the panel state whenever that flight is loaded

Aircraft configuration system that will allow you to choose between ‘cold & dark’ or ‘ready for take-off’

Many features have been added to help with usabilities such as the ability to hide the control yokes for a better view of the instruments and pre-set angled views for the overhead panel, centre pedestal and jump seat

Flight computer panel with useful information such as fuel burn, endurance, speed and wind speed/direction

Ability to integrate third-party weather radar



OTHER FEATURES



Flight dynamics model based on real-world performance and handling data, and input from real-world pilots

Authentic LF-507 engine sound set

Multiple interior and exterior viewpoints, including wing views

Comprehensive manual with panel guide and performance data

PSD PaintKit included for you to create your own repaints



Thanks to testflight357 on our Discord for the tip-off.



Source (Tom’s Cockpit): LINK

Images: LINK

