MILTECH SIMULATIONS A-1 SKYRAIDER - RELEASE NOTES

V1.0.0 - INITIAL RELEASE NOV 21, 2025

In Partnership with Blackbird Simulations.

The Skyraider is a legendary aircraft, renowned for its rugged design, unmatched versatility, and ability to carry an extraordinary payload. Serving with distinction throughout the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the Skyraider earned its place in history as the ultimate close air support and ground-attack platform. It is one of the most important and remembered carrier-based aircraft of the second half of the 20th century, and among the few that successfully transitioned to large-scale land-based operations. With over 3,000 aircraft built and more than four decades of service, it was a true workhorse of military aviation.

Ultra-Detailed 3D Model: Hand-crafted ultra-detailed 3D models by the talented team at Blackbird Simulations

3 Variants, +20 Liveries: The three most popular variants - A1-H, AD-3W (AEW), and AD-4W are included, with over 20 liveries from many of the important historical operators of the type.

Weapons Systems:

LAU-68 and LAU-10 rockets, Mk-82/83/84 bombs, the Mk-117, and even the historic “Toilet Bomb.”
Four wing-mounted 20 mm guns (two per side) provide up to 800 total rounds.
Fully configurable pylons - mix and match weapons of your choice.
NOTE: All weapons are cosmetic in MSFS: no damage, no hit detection, no multiplayer effects, and visual impacts are limited to non-destructive cosmetic effects (eg. impact craters on the ground).

Comprehensive System Simulation:

VHF radios system (adapted from the original UHF panel on the real aircraft).
Mixed-era navigation suite: authentic 1950s ADF as the primary aid, plus optional modern GPS (PMS GTN750), with full VOR/ILS support through GTN-tuned frequencies.
Included primitive autopilot system, accurately modeled for an aircraft of this era. Supports Pitch and Bank Hold modes.
Optional radar scope on variants equipped with the large radar antenna, capable of displaying nearby traffic.
Folding Wings and functional Tail Hook for carrier operations.

Engine, Failures and Special Effects:

Fully simulated two-stage supercharger (Low/High Blower), requiring proper management of blower shifts to maintain manifold pressure and avoid engine stress.
Optional “Engine Failure System” simulates realistic mechanical failures based on engine misuse, including overheating, overboost, fuel starvation, and prop strikes; once failure occurs, the engine cannot be restarted.
Realistic vibrations, rattles and a few "Vietnam-inspired Easter-eggs" around the cockpit.

Optional Modern GPS: One modern GPS option has been included for your cross-country flights: the PMS50 GTN750. Please note that it must be downloaded separately (available in both free and paid versions here: https://pms50.com/).

Incredible Soundset: Crafted by Echo 19 using authentic recordings captured from one of the few remaining aircraft still in operation.

V1.0.1 - RELEASED NOV 27, 2025

⦁ FIXED [FS20]: Canopy not opening/closing correctly on AD3W and AD4W Variants, despite audio track playing.
⦁ FIXED [FS20/24]: Audio getting quieter when passing through 200 Knots. Audio volume curves have been revised and accurately adjusted.
⦁ FIXED [FS20/24]: Shock absorbers on main Landing Gear sitting too high even under load. Displacement has been adjusted.
⦁ FIXED [FS20/24]: Visible gap in models between the external fuselage and the internal cockpit model, around the canopy.
⦁ FIXED [FS20/24]: Legacy Interactions for the worktable Map/Loadout Page.

⦁ FIXED [FS20/24]: Landing lights turn off and fold automatically on landing gear retraction.
⦁ FIXED [FS24]: WASM Crashes caused by keybinds not included in the Events API Fixed. WASM File should no longer crash, which would often result in nonfunctional switches, levers and avionics. Gauge API Entries (deprecated) have been removed from FS24 WASM and instead migrated to Event and Vars API.
⦁ FIXED [FS24]: Bombs floating off the two inboard pylons when wings are folded.
⦁ FIXED [FS24]: External LODs have been reviewed and improved for better visibility at a distance.
⦁ FIXED [FS24]: Pilot not visible across multiplayer aircraft.
⦁ FIXED [FS24]: Dirt emitter randomly appearing above aircraft when taxiing over grass at high speed.
⦁ FIXED [FS24]: Main Geer Wheels not rotating at high speeds.
⦁ IMPROVED [FS20/24] Flight Model Improvements: Engine Power has been readjusted, pitch sensibility has been adjusted and linearized, pitch authority at high speeds have been revised, CG has been revised, high&heavy performance revised, moments of inertia revised, aircraft handling on the ground improved, reduced rudder sensibility.