Reno, NV June 23, 2023. Cicaré USA enters cooperative development agreements to create helicopter models for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and X-Plane.
Cicare USA signed a cooperative development agreements with Fast Cow Productions and Pro Flight Trainer LLC to develop Microsoft Flight Simulator 3D models and specific flight controls of the Cicarè 8 helicopter and Cicarè SVH-4 helicopter trainer. The 3D models and realistic flight controls will provide a personalized immersive experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and later versions when coupled with virtual reality headsets (VR) like the Oculus Quest and HP Reverb.
Cicare USA is also working with vSkylabs on their Cicare 8 model for the X-Plane 12 Simulator. This parallel effort will provide test & verification of realistic performance of a Cicare 8 in a simulator while using VR headsets and lays groundwork for applying for an FAA approval as a flight training device (FTD).
These specific flight simulator aircraft models and flight controls will be available on Cicarè USA’s pilot shop as well as other online stores.
“Creating a real-world immersive flight experience with flight tutorials can expose aviation to a significantly larger market and pave the path for future pilots.” said Cicaré USA CEO Keith Barr. “We’re fueling the growth of sport aviation with greater access and lower thresholds to ownership of light personal aircraft, such as the Cicare 8 and Cicare 7 series of helicopters.” MSFS and X-Plane market continue to expand realistic experiences in all segments of aviation. “Creating a personalized Cicare 8 to use in your Microsoft Flight Simulator at home brings another dimension to sport aviation enthusiasts.” Shared Justin Romaine, Principal Developer at Fast Cow Productions. “X-Plane Flight Simulator has been certified as a FAA Approved FTD for several different helicopter models. The work I’m doing on the Cicare 8 combined with the Pro Flight Trainer controls lays the groundwork for a future FAA FTD” said Huss at vSkylabs.