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Black Square Simulations, renowned in the MSFS community for high-quality addons like Real Taxiways and Analog Steam Gauge Overhaul, continues to impress with its dedication to detailed aircraft models. Led by Nick Cyganski, a passionate real-world pilot with roots in Worcester, Massachusetts, the company combines deep aviation knowledge with cutting-edge simulation technology. Their upcoming release, the B60 Duke, promises to further solidify their position as top creators in the Microsoft Flight Simulator ecosystem.
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Analog Baron & Bonanza Bundle
This money saving bundle includes the Steam Gauge Overhaul - Analog Baron & Bonanza by Black Square for Microsoft Flight Simulator!This money saving bundle includes the Steam Gauge Overhaul - Analog Baron & Bonanza by Black Square for Microsoft Flight Simulator!
Baron & Bonanza Professional Bundle
This money saving bundle includes the Baron & Bonanza Professional by Black Square for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 & 2024!
Do you own the Analog Overhaul - Baron & Bonanza Bundle from us? Then you are entitled for a special discount of 20% off! Use discount code BARON-BONANZA-PRO during checkout!This money saving bundle includes the Baron & Bonanza Professional by Black Square for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 & 2024!
Do you own the Analog Overhaul - Baron & Bonanza Bundle from us? Then you are entitled for a special discount of 20% off! Use discount code BARON-BONANZA-PRO during checkout!
Baron Professional
Black Square’s Baron Professional brings you one of the most technically advanced aircraft simulations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with an advanced reciprocating engine simulation, 100+ possible failures, 12 hot-swappable radio configurations, and the most advanced turbocharger, pressurisation and cabin temperature simulations in MSFS.
Black Square’s new tablet interface lets you configure all options, manage payload, control failures and monitor engines, electrical schematics and en... Black Square’s Baron Professional brings you one of the most technically advanced aircraft simulations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with an advanced reciprocating engine simulation, 100+ possible failures, 12 hot-swappable radio configurations, and the most advanced turbocharger, pressurisation and cabin temperature simulations in MSFS.
Black Square’s new tablet interface lets you configure all options, manage payload, control failures and monitor engines, electrical schematics and environmental control systems, all from within the simulator. The failure system allows for persistent wear, MTBF and scheduled failures for nearly every component in the aircraft. The 3D gauges are affected by physics, and can even become stuck without engine vibration, requiring a tap on the glass to free them.
Radio navigation systems are available from several eras of the B58’s history. Fly without GPS via a Bendix KNS-81 RNAV system, or with the convenience of a Garmin GTN 750/650 (PMS50 or TDS). Other radio equipment includes KX-155 radios, KLN-90B, GNS 530/430, KFC 150 Autopilot and an RDR1150XL Weather Radar. A 165+ page manual provides instruction on all equipment and 45 in-game checklists with control highlighting are included for normal and emergency procedures.
This product includes three airframes: the normally aspirated B58 of the mid-2000s, the 1984 B58TC and the pressurised 1985 B58P. Six distinctive interiors and six paint schemes are included from five decades of flying.
Analog Baron Owners: While the panel of the Baron Professional might look familiar, almost all other aspects of the aircraft have been rebuilt with Black Square’s current technology and high standards of quality. The major additions include a custom exterior model, custom sound package from Boris Audio Works, higher quality materials with modifications for each model of aircraft, fine-tuned performance tables, tablet visualisers with all the systems required to drive them, more avionics options and the reciprocating engine simulation that debuted with the Piston Duke. This expansion of the Analog Baron represents 1,000+ hours of dedication, and roughly a doubling of the aircraft’s code complexity. Once you experience Black Square’s latest technology in your favourite B58, the difference will be clear!
Primarily analogue instrumentation augmented with modern avionics is still the most common aircraft panel configuration in the world. Challenge your piloting skills by flying IFR to minimums with a fully analogue panel and no GPS. You’ll be amazed at the level of skill and proficiency you can achieve to conquer such adversity, and how it will translate to all your other flying.
For more information on the aircraft's capabilities and a list of all included avionics and equipment, see the Detailed Description below and the extensive PDF Operating Manual (printer-friendly version).
For an illustrated guide to all major improvements since the Analog Baron’s original release, see this Summary PDF.
What’s new since the Analog Baron?
Every feature listed below with NEW or IMPROVED has been added or significantly improved since the Analog Baron was released, but there is even more to discover!
Feature Overview
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IMPROVED 165+ page manual with your complete guide to flying the Black Square Baron, including systems guide, tutorials, limitations, performance tables and electrical schematics.
- NEW Three aircraft in one: Normally Aspirated B58, Turbocharged B58TC and Pressurized B58P.
- NEW TABLET INTERFACE! for configuring options, payload settings, failure management, and real time visualisers for engines, electrical schematics and environmental systems.
- NEW physics-based engine simulation with compression, magneto impulse couplings, blade angle, oil temperature and pressure, cylinder head temperatures, and preheating.
- IMPROVED Fuel injected engine simulation with fouling, vapour-lock, flooding and backfires; even the magneto impulse couplings are simulated and have sound.
- NEW 12 hot-swappable radios, configurable via tablet interface. Includes PMS & TDS.
- IMPROVED 100+ Random, scheduled or performance-triggered failures, settable via the tablet, including engine damage, compatible with third party UIs and instructor stations.
- IMPROVED Fully simulated environmental control and pressurisation system for heating, air conditioning, ventilation, ram air cooling. Cool things off by opening a door, or watch the aircraft heat up in the sun. Monitor via the new tablet interface.
- NEW physics-based sound system. Sounds like engine starting are not mere recordings, but instead many layered sounds, constructed based on the underlying simulation.
- NEW propeller hub and unfeathering accumulator, with feather locking pins.
- NEW engine preheating required for cold starts, with heater and ground power cart.
- NEW voltage-based light dimming, an immediately recognisable effect to night-time pilots.
- NEW gyroscope physics simulation for electric and pneumatic gyroscopes with precession and partial failures, based on a coupled quadrature oscillator.
- NEW Magnetic compass effects, including fields from onboard circuits.
- NEW instrument needle stiction and friction. Analogue instruments can become sticky without engines running. Tap the glass to free the needles and get a more accurate reading!
- NEW KLN-90B vintage GPS. Download from https://github. com/falcon71/kln90b/releases.
- NEW strobe light system causes realistic distracting flashes in clouds.
- NEW St. Elmo’s Fire and static discharge on static wicks in severe weather.
- IMPROVED KNS-81 RNAV now supports autopilot with No-GPS configuration.
- IMPROVED The most advanced turbocharger simulation in MSFS. Turbocharger sounds reflect the simulated turbine RPM, engine performance is dependent on turbocharger boost, and cabin pressurisation is dependent on turbocharger performance.
- NEW Functional exterior elements (Interactive in MSFS 2024) and control locks: chocks, pitot covers, engine covers, preheater and ground power cart. Pitot flags blow in the wind.
- NEW Performance tables reflect fine-tuned aerodynamic and engine cruise performance.
- Mathematically accurate VOR and ADF signal attenuation and noise degradation.
- Physics based instrument needles bounce and respond to aerodynamic forces.
- JPI EDM-760 Engine Monitor with engine leaning optimisation 'Lean Find'.
- Improper engine management will slowly damage engines to failure.
- Completely simulated electrical system, with 70 circuits, thermal breakers and failures.
- Carbon Monoxide leaks are possible, and can be detected with the CO detector.
- State saving for fuel, radio selection, radio frequency memory, cabin aesthetics etc.
- Crew/Passenger oxygen depletes according to pressure altitude, passenger occupancy.
- Ultra-custom dynamic registration number system for livery creators.
Checklists
Over 500 checklist items are provided for 45+ Normal, Abnormal and Emergency procedures in textual form in the manual, and in-game, using the MSFS native checklist system with control and instrument highlighting. If it’s in the checklist, it’s settable in the aircraft!
Sounds
Black Square’s Baron Professional features a custom sound set created by Boris Audio Works, recorded from the real aircraft. High quality engine and cockpit sounds will immerse you in the simulation. Sounds such as engine starting are not mere recordings, but instead many layered sounds, constructed based on the underlying simulation.
Flight Dynamics
The Baron Professional features a flight model with performance to match the real-world aircraft based on real Baron owner feedback and in-flight data. Engine and aerodynamic performance should be within 2% of POH values, though no two engines are ever the same. The flight model uses the most up to date features available in MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024, such as the new voxel CFD aerodynamics, CFD propeller, adverse yaw and stall parameters, and flexible tyre physics. Engine damage and fouling produce a rough running engine and decreased performance.
Paint Schemes
The Black Square Baron Professional comes with six paint schemes. The Baron Professional also comes with six interior upholstery packages that represent the aircraft through decades of service. This product makes use of Black Square’s highly customisable dynamic tail number system, which can be configured by livery makers. See the 'Custom Dynamic Tail Numbers' section of the manual for more information.
Bonanza Professional
Black Square’s Bonanza Professional brings you one of the most technically advanced aircraft simulations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with an advanced reciprocating engine simulation, 110+ possible failures, 12 hot-swappable radio configurations, and the most advanced turbocharger and cabin temperature simulations in MSFS.
Black Square’s new tablet interface lets you configure all options, manage payload, control failures, and monitor engines, electrical schematics and environmental c... Black Square’s Bonanza Professional brings you one of the most technically advanced aircraft simulations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with an advanced reciprocating engine simulation, 110+ possible failures, 12 hot-swappable radio configurations, and the most advanced turbocharger and cabin temperature simulations in MSFS.
Black Square’s new tablet interface lets you configure all options, manage payload, control failures, and monitor engines, electrical schematics and environmental control systems, all from within the simulator. The failure system allows for persistent wear, MTBF and scheduled failures for nearly every component in the aircraft. The 3D gauges are affected by physics and can even become stuck without engine vibration, requiring a tap on the glass to free them.
Radio navigation systems are available from several eras of the A36’s history. Fly without GPS via a Bendix KNS-81 RNAV system, or with the convenience of a Garmin GTN 750/650 (PMS50 or TDS). Other radio equipment includes KX-155 radios, KLN-90B, GNS 530/430, KFC 150 Autopilot and an RDR1150XL Weather Radar. A 200+ page manual provides instruction on all equipment, and 40 in-game checklists with control highlighting are included for normal and emergency procedures.
This product includes three airframes: the A36 of the mid-2000s, the 2001 A36TC with an aftermarket turbo-normalising package, and the B36TP turboprop conversion. Six distinctive interiors and nine paint schemes are included from five decades of flying.
Analog Bonanza Owners: While the panel of the Bonanza Professional might look familiar, almost all other aspects of the aircraft have been rebuilt with Black Square’s current technology and high standards of quality. The major additions include a custom exterior model, custom sound package from Boris Audio Works, higher quality materials with modifications for each model of aircraft, fine-tuned performance tables, tablet visualisers with all the systems required to drive them, more avionics options, and the reciprocating engine simulation that debuted with the Piston Duke. This expansion of the Analog Bonanza represents 1,000+ hours of dedication, and roughly a doubling of the aircraft’s code complexity. Once you experience Black Square’s latest technology in your favorite A36, the difference will be clear!
Primarily analogue instrumentation augmented with modern avionics is still the most common aircraft panel configuration in the world. Challenge your piloting skills by flying IFR to minimums with a fully analogue panel and no GPS. You’ll be amazed at the level of skill and proficiency you can achieve to conquer such adversity, and how it will translate to all your other flying.
For more information on the aircraft's capabilities and a list of all included avionics and equipment, see the Detailed Description below and the extensive PDF Operating Manual (printer-friendly version).
For an illustrated guide to all major improvements since the Analog Bonanza’s original release, see this Summary PDF.
What’s new since the Analog Bonanza?
Every feature listed below with NEW or IMPROVED has been added or significantly improved since the Analog Bonanza was released, but there is even more to discover!
Feature Overview
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IMPROVED 200+ page manual with your complete guide to flying the Black Square Bonanza, including systems guide, tutorials, operating limitations, performance tables, electrical schematics and a supplement for the B36TP turboprop conversion.
- NEW Three aircraft in one: Normally Aspirated A36, Turbonormalised B36TC & Turboprop Conversion B36TP.
- NEW TABLET INTERFACE! for configuring options, payload settings, failure management, and real-time visualisers for engines, electrical schematics and environmental systems.
- NEW physics-based engine simulation with compression, magneto impulse couplings, blade angle, oil temperature and pressure, cylinder head temperatures, and preheating.
- IMPROVED Fuel injected engine simulation with fouling, vapour-lock, flooding and backfires; even the magneto impulse couplings are simulated and have sound.
-
NEW 12 hot-swappable radios, configurable via tablet interface. Includes PMS & TDS.
-
IMPROVED 110+ Random, scheduled, or performance-triggered failures, settable via the tablet, including engine damage, compatible with third party UIs and instructor stations.
-
IMPROVED Fully simulated environmental control system for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and ram air cooling. Cool things off by opening a door, or watch the aircraft heat up in the sun. Monitor via the new tablet interface.
-
NEW physics-based sound system. Sounds such as engine starting are not mere recordings, but instead many layered sounds, constructed based on the underlying simulation.
-
NEW propeller hub oil simulation, with spring return fine pitch on loss of oil pressure.
-
NEW engine preheating required for cold starts, with heater and ground power cart.
-
NEW voltage-based light dimming, an immediately recognisable effect to night-time pilots.
-
NEW gyroscope physics simulation for electric and pneumatic gyroscopes with precession and partial failures, based on a coupled quadrature oscillator.
-
NEW Magnetic compass effects, including fields from onboard circuits.
-
NEW instrument needle stiction and friction. Analogue instruments can become sticky without engines running. Tap the glass to free the needles and get a more accurate reading!
-
NEW KLN-90B vintage GPS. Download from https://github. com/falcon71/kln90b/releases.
-
NEW strobe light system causes realistic distracting flashes in clouds.
-
NEW St. Elmo’s Fire and static discharge on static wicks in severe weather.
-
IMPROVED KNS-81 RNAV now supports autopilot with No-GPS configuration.
-
IMPROVED The most advanced turbocharger simulation in MSFS. Turbocharger sounds reflect the turbine RPM, and engine performance is dependent on boost.
-
NEW Functional exterior elements (Interactive in MSFS 2024) and control locks: chocks, pitot covers, engine covers, preheater and ground power cart. Pitot flags blow in the wind.
-
NEW Performance tables reflect fine-tuned aerodynamic and engine cruise performance.
-
Physics-based instrument needles respond to aerodynamic forces.
- Mathematically accurate VOR and ADF signal attenuation and noise degradation.
-
JPI EDM-800 Engine Monitor with engine leaning optimization 'Lean Find'.
- Improper engine management will slowly damage engines to failure.
-
Completely simulated electrical system, with 80 circuits, thermal breakers and failures.
- Carbon Monoxide leaks are possible, and can be detected with the CO detector.
- State saving for fuel, radio selection, radio frequency memory, cabin aesthetics etc.
- Crew/Passenger oxygen depletes according to pressure altitude and passenger occupancy.
- Ultra-custom dynamic registration number system for livery creators.
Turboprop B36TP Specific Features
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Improved turboprop dynamics, including (ITT, TRQ, Ng, FF, FP), hot starts, residual heat, and exhaust back pressure, P2. 5 HP & LP valve simulation, and oil cooler doors.
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Turbine engine failures, such as compressor stall and surging, fuel control failure, fuel filter clogs, engine-driven fuel pump failure, and propeller governors' failure.
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FOD damage based on surface type. Use the inertial separators to avoid engine damage. Tablet interface displays type and intensity of FOD.
- Turbine engine propeller and feathering physics-driven simulation.
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Beta range simulation: an improvement upon the Black Square TBM beta range.
- ETM Engine Trend Monitor.
Checklists
Over 400 checklist items are provided for 40+ Normal, Abnormal and Emergency procedures in textual form, in the manual and in-game, using the MSFS native checklist system with control and instrument highlighting. If it’s in the checklist, it’s settable in the aircraft!
Sounds
Black Square’s Bonanza Professional features a custom sound set created by Boris Audio Works, recorded from the real aircraft. High quality engine and cockpit sounds will immerse you in the simulation. Sounds such as engine starting are not mere recordings, but instead many layered sounds, constructed based on the underlying simulation.
Flight Dynamics
The Bonanza Professional features a flight model with performance to match the real-world aircraft based on real Bonanza owner feedback and in-flight data. Engine and aerodynamic performance should be within 2% of POH values, though no two engines are ever the same. The flight model uses the most up to date features available in MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024, such as the new voxel CFD aerodynamics, CFD propeller, adverse yaw and stall parameters, and flexible tyre physics. Engine damage and fouling produce a rough running engine and decreased performance.
Paint Schemes
The Black Square Bonanza Professional comes with six paint schemes for the reciprocating engine aircraft, and an additional three for the Turbine Bonanza. The Bonanza Professional also comes with six interior upholstery packages that represent the aircraft through decades of service. This product makes use of Black Square’s highly customisable dynamic tail number system, which can be configured by livery makers. See the 'Custom Dynamic Tail Numbers' section of the manual for more information.
Caravan Professional - Amphibian & Cargo
Black Square’s Caravan Professional brings you one of the most technically advanced aircraft simulations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with 100+ possible failures, 12 hot-swappable radio configurations, Black Square’s turbine engine simulation with beta range implementation, and the most advanced cabin temperature simulation in MSFS.
Black Square’s tablet interface lets you configure all options, manage payload, control failures, and monitor engines, electrical schematics and environme... Black Square’s Caravan Professional brings you one of the most technically advanced aircraft simulations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with 100+ possible failures, 12 hot-swappable radio configurations, Black Square’s turbine engine simulation with beta range implementation, and the most advanced cabin temperature simulation in MSFS.
Black Square’s tablet interface lets you configure all options, manage payload, control failures, and monitor engines, electrical schematics and environmental control systems, all from within the simulator. The failure system allows for persistent wear, MTBF and scheduled failures for nearly every component in the aircraft. The 3D gauges are affected by physics and can even become stuck without engine vibration, requiring a tap on the glass to free them.
Radio navigation systems are available from several eras of the C208’s history. Fly without GPS via a Bendix KNS-80 RNAV system, or with the convenience of a Garmin GTN 750/650 (PMS50 or TDS). Other radio equipment includes KX-155 radios, KLN-90B, GNS 530/430, KAP 140 Autopilot and an RDR1150XL Weather Radar. A 145+ page manual provides instruction on all equipment, and 42 in-game checklists with control highlighting are included for normal and emergency procedures.
This product includes only the Caravan Amphibian and Cargomaster, with 675 shaft-horsepower PT6A-114A engines, and improved de-icing systems. The Passenger edition with/without cargopod is sold separately, or available to buy as part of a discounted Caravan Professional Bundle.
ANALOG CARAVAN OWNERS: While the panel of the Caravan Professional might look familiar, almost all other aspects of the aircraft have been rebuilt with Black Square’s current technology and high standards of quality. The major additions include custom exterior models, custom sound package from Boris Audio Works, higher quality materials with modifications for each model of aircraft, fine-tuned performance tables, tablet visualisers with all the systems required to drive them, more avionics options, and the turbine engine simulation that debuted with the Turbine Duke. This expansion of the Analog Caravan represents 1,000+ hours of dedication and roughly a doubling of the aircraft’s code complexity. Once you experience Black Square’s latest technology in your favorite C208, the difference will be clear!
Primarily analogue instrumentation augmented with modern avionics is still the most common aircraft panel configuration in the world. Challenge your piloting skills by flying IFR to minimums with a fully analogue panel and no GPS. You’ll be amazed at the level of skill and proficiency you can achieve to conquer such adversity, and how it will translate to all your other flying.
For more information on the aircraft's capabilities and a list of all included avionics and equipment, see the Detailed Description below and the extensive PDF Operating Manual (printer-friendly version).
For an illustrated guide to all major improvements since the Analog Caravan’s original release, see this Summary PDF.
What’s new since the Analog Caravan?
Every feature listed below with NEW or IMPROVED has been added or significantly improved since the Analog Caravan was released, but there is even more to discover!
FEATURE OVERVIEW
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IMPROVED - 145+ page Operating Manual with your complete guide to flying the Black Square Caravan Professional, including systems guide, tutorials, operating limitations, performance tables and electrical schematics.
-
NEW - Tablet Interface for configuring options, payload settings, failure management, and real-time visualisers for engines, electrical schematics and environmental systems.
-
NEW - 12 hot-swappable radios, configurable via tablet interface. Includes PMS & TDS.
-
IMPROVED - 100+ random, scheduled or performance-triggered failures, settable via the tablet, including engine damage, compatible with third party UIs and instructor stations.
-
IMPROVED - Fully simulated environmental control for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and ram air cooling. Cool things off by opening a door, or watch the aircraft heat up in the sun. Monitor via the new tablet interface.
-
Completely simulated electrical system, with 80+ circuit breakers and failures.
-
IMPROVED - Turboprop dynamics, including (ITT, TRQ, Ng, FF, FP), hot starts, residual heat, exhaust back pressure, P2. 5 HP & LP valve simulation, and fuel-oil heat exchanger.
-
NEW - Turbine engine failures, such as compressor stall and surging, fuel control failure, fuel filter clogs, propeller governors and fire detection system.
-
NEW - FOD damage based on surface type. Use the inertial separator to avoid engine damage. Tablet interface displays the type and intensity of FOD.
-
NEW - Physics-driven propeller governor and feathering simulation and beta range from the Black Square Duke & Starship.
-
NEW - KLN-90B vintage GPS. Download here.
-
IMPROVED - KNS-80 RNAV now supports autopilot coupling with No-GPS configuration.
-
NEW - Gyroscope physics simulation for electric and pneumatic gyroscopes with precession and partial failures, based on a coupled quadrature oscillator.
-
NEW - Magnetic compass effects, including fields from onboard circuits.
-
NEW - Functional exterior elements (interactive in MSFS 2024) and control locks: chocks, pitot covers, engine covers, rudder lock and ground power cart. Pitot flags blow in the wind.
-
NEW - Performance tables reflect fine-tuned aerodynamic and engine cruise performance.
-
NEW - Fuel imbalance and inadvertent cross-feeding based on terrain and acceleration.
-
NEW - Voltage-based light dimming, an immediately recognisable effect to night-time pilots.
-
NEW - Strobe light system causes realistic distracting flashes in clouds.
- Mathematically accurate VOR and ADF signal attenuation and noise degradation.
-
Physics based instrument needles bounce and respond to aerodynamic forces.
- Improper engine management will slowly damage engines to failure.
- State saving for fuel, radio selection, radio frequency memory, cabin aesthetics etc.
- Crew/Passenger oxygen depletes according to pressure altitude and passenger occupancy.
- Ultra-custom dynamic registration number system for livery creators.
CHECKLISTS
Over 430 checklist items are provided for 42+ Normal, Abnormal and Emergency procedures in textual form in the manual, and in-game, using the MSFS native checklist system with control and instrument highlighting. If it’s in the checklist, it’s settable in the aircraft!
SOUNDS
Black Square’s Caravan Professional features a custom sound set, created by Boris Audio Works and recorded from the real aircraft. High quality engine and cockpit sounds will immerse you in the simulation. Sounds such as engine starting are not mere recordings, but are instead many layered sounds, constructed based on the underlying simulation.
FLIGHT DYNAMICS
The Caravan Professional features a flight model with performance to match the real-world aircraft, based on real Caravan pilot feedback and in-flight data. Engine and aerodynamic performance should be within 2% of POH values, though no two engines are ever the same. The flight model uses the most up-to-date features available in MSFS 2020 & 2024, such as the new voxel CFD aerodynamics, CFD propeller, adverse yaw and stall parameters, and flexible tyre physics. Engine damage produces a rough-running engine and decreased performance.
PAINT SCHEMES
The Black Square Caravan Professional comes with twelve paint schemes across all variants and also with five interior upholstery packages. This product makes use of Black Square’s highly customisable dynamic tail number system, which can be configured by livery makers. See the 'Custom Dynamic Tail Numbers' section of the Operating Manual for more information.
Caravan Professional - Passenger
Black Square’s Caravan Professional brings you one of the most technically advanced aircraft simulations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with 100+ possible failures, 12 hot-swappable radio configurations, Black Square’s turbine engine simulation with beta range implementation, and the most advanced cabin temperature simulation in MSFS.
Black Square’s tablet interface lets you configure all options, manage payload, control failures, and monitor engines, electrical schematics and environme... Black Square’s Caravan Professional brings you one of the most technically advanced aircraft simulations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with 100+ possible failures, 12 hot-swappable radio configurations, Black Square’s turbine engine simulation with beta range implementation, and the most advanced cabin temperature simulation in MSFS.
Black Square’s tablet interface lets you configure all options, manage payload, control failures, and monitor engines, electrical schematics and environmental control systems, all from within the simulator. The failure system allows for persistent wear, MTBF and scheduled failures for nearly every component in the aircraft. The 3D gauges are affected by physics and can even become stuck without engine vibration, requiring a tap on the glass to free them.
Radio navigation systems are available from several eras of the C208’s history. Fly without GPS via a Bendix KNS-80 RNAV system, or with the convenience of a Garmin GTN 750/650 (PMS50 or TDS). Other radio equipment includes KX-155 radios, KLN-90B, GNS 530/430, KAP 140 Autopilot and an RDR1150XL Weather Radar. A 145+ page manual provides instruction on all equipment, and 42 in-game checklists with control highlighting are included for normal and emergency procedures.
This product includes only the passenger landplane with/without cargo pod, with a 675 shaft-horsepower PT6A-114A engine, and an improved de-icing system. The Caravan Amphibian and the Cargomaster are sold separately in the Amphibian & Cargo edition, or available to buy as part of a discounted Caravan Professional Bundle.
ANALOG CARAVAN OWNERS: While the panel of the Caravan Professional might look familiar, almost all other aspects of the aircraft have been rebuilt with Black Square’s current technology and high standards of quality. The major additions include custom exterior models, custom sound package from Boris Audio Works, higher quality materials with modifications for each model of aircraft, fine-tuned performance tables, tablet visualisers with all the systems required to drive them, more avionics options, and the turbine engine simulation that debuted with the Turbine Duke. This expansion of the Analog Caravan represents 1,000+ hours of dedication and roughly a doubling of the aircraft’s code complexity. Once you experience Black Square’s latest technology in your favorite C208, the difference will be clear!
Primarily analogue instrumentation augmented with modern avionics is still the most common aircraft panel configuration in the world. Challenge your piloting skills by flying IFR to minimums with a fully analogue panel and no GPS. You’ll be amazed at the level of skill and proficiency you can achieve to conquer such adversity, and how it will translate to all your other flying.
For more information on the aircraft's capabilities and a list of all included avionics and equipment, see the Detailed Description below and the extensive PDF Operating Manual (printer-friendly version).
For an illustrated guide to all major improvements since the Analog Caravan’s original release, see this Summary PDF.
What’s new since the Analog Caravan?
Every feature listed below with NEW or IMPROVED has been added or significantly improved since the Analog Caravan was released, but there is even more to discover!
FEATURE OVERVIEW
-
IMPROVED - 145+ page Operating Manual with your complete guide to flying the Black Square Caravan Professional, including systems guide, tutorials, operating limitations, performance tables and electrical schematics.
-
NEW - Tablet Interface for configuring options, payload settings, failure management, and real-time visualisers for engines, electrical schematics and environmental systems.
-
NEW - 12 hot-swappable radios, configurable via tablet interface. Includes PMS & TDS.
-
IMPROVED - 100+ random, scheduled or performance-triggered failures, settable via the tablet, including engine damage, compatible with third party UIs and instructor stations.
-
IMPROVED - Fully simulated environmental control for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and ram air cooling. Cool things off by opening a door, or watch the aircraft heat up in the sun. Monitor via the new tablet interface.
-
Completely simulated electrical system, with 80+ circuit breakers and failures.
-
IMPROVED - Turboprop dynamics, including (ITT, TRQ, Ng, FF, FP), hot starts, residual heat, exhaust back pressure, P2. 5 HP & LP valve simulation, and fuel-oil heat exchanger.
-
NEW - Turbine engine failures, such as compressor stall and surging, fuel control failure, fuel filter clogs, propeller governors and fire detection system.
-
NEW - FOD damage based on surface type. Use the inertial separator to avoid engine damage. Tablet interface displays the type and intensity of FOD.
-
NEW - Physics-driven propeller governor and feathering simulation and beta range from the Black Square Duke & Starship.
-
NEW - KLN-90B vintage GPS. Download here.
-
IMPROVED - KNS-80 RNAV now supports autopilot coupling with No-GPS configuration.
-
NEW - Gyroscope physics simulation for electric and pneumatic gyroscopes with precession and partial failures, based on a coupled quadrature oscillator.
-
NEW - Magnetic compass effects, including fields from onboard circuits.
-
NEW - Functional exterior elements (interactive in MSFS 2024) and control locks: chocks, pitot covers, engine covers, rudder lock and ground power cart. Pitot flags blow in the wind.
-
NEW - Performance tables reflect fine-tuned aerodynamic and engine cruise performance.
-
NEW - Fuel imbalance and inadvertent cross-feeding based on terrain and acceleration.
-
NEW - Voltage-based light dimming, an immediately recognisable effect to night-time pilots.
-
NEW - Strobe light system causes realistic distracting flashes in clouds.
- Mathematically accurate VOR and ADF signal attenuation and noise degradation.
-
Physics based instrument needles bounce and respond to aerodynamic forces.
- Improper engine management will slowly damage engines to failure.
- State saving for fuel, radio selection, radio frequency memory, cabin aesthetics etc.
- Crew/Passenger oxygen depletes according to pressure altitude and passenger occupancy.
- Ultra-custom dynamic registration number system for livery creators.
CHECKLISTS
Over 430 checklist items are provided for 42+ Normal, Abnormal and Emergency procedures in textual form in the manual, and in-game, using the MSFS native checklist system with control and instrument highlighting. If it’s in the checklist, it’s settable in the aircraft!
SOUNDS
Black Square’s Caravan Professional features a custom sound set, created by Boris Audio Works and recorded from the real aircraft. High quality engine and cockpit sounds will immerse you in the simulation. Sounds such as engine starting are not mere recordings, but are instead many layered sounds, constructed based on the underlying simulation.
FLIGHT DYNAMICS
The Caravan Professional features a flight model with performance to match the real-world aircraft, based on real Caravan pilot feedback and in-flight data. Engine and aerodynamic performance should be within 2% of POH values, though no two engines are ever the same. The flight model uses the most up-to-date features available in MSFS 2020 & 2024, such as the new voxel CFD aerodynamics, CFD propeller, adverse yaw and stall parameters, and flexible tyre physics. Engine damage produces a rough-running engine and decreased performance.
PAINT SCHEMES
The Black Square Caravan Professional comes with twelve paint schemes across all variants and also with five interior upholstery packages. This product makes use of Black Square’s highly customisable dynamic tail number system, which can be configured by livery makers. See the 'Custom Dynamic Tail Numbers' section of the Operating Manual for more information.
Caravan Professional Bundle
This money saving bundle includes the Caravan Professional Passenger, Amphibian and Cargo Variants by Black Square for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 & 2024!
Do you own the Steam Gauge Overhaul - Analog Caravan from us? Then you are entitled for a special discount of 10% off! Use discount code CARAVAN-PRO during checkout!This money saving bundle includes the Caravan Professional Passenger, Amphibian and Cargo Variants by Black Square for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 & 2024!
Do you own the Steam Gauge Overhaul - Analog Caravan from us? Then you are entitled for a special discount of 10% off! Use discount code CARAVAN-PRO during checkout!
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Piston & Turbine Duke Bundle
This money saving bundle includes the Piston & Turbine Duke by Black Square for Microsoft Flight Simulator!This money saving bundle includes the Piston & Turbine Duke by Black Square for Microsoft Flight Simulator!
Piston Duke
Black Square’s Piston Duke brings you one of the most technically advanced aircraft simulations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with an advanced reciprocating engine simulation, over 120 possible failures, 12 hot-swappable radio configurations and the most advanced turbocharger, pressurisation and cabin temperature simulations in MSFS.
Black Square’s new tablet interface lets you configure all options, manage payload, control failures, and monitor engines, electrical schematics, and envi... Black Square’s Piston Duke brings you one of the most technically advanced aircraft simulations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, with an advanced reciprocating engine simulation, over 120 possible failures, 12 hot-swappable radio configurations and the most advanced turbocharger, pressurisation and cabin temperature simulations in MSFS.
Black Square’s new tablet interface lets you configure all options, manage payload, control failures, and monitor engines, electrical schematics, and environmental control systems, all from within the simulator. The failure system allows for persistent wear, MTBF and scheduled failures for nearly every component in the aircraft. The Piston Duke’s electrical system is highly accurate, featuring a battery temperature monitor, over-voltage protection and AC inverters. The 3D gauges are modelled and coded to meticulously match their real-world counterparts. No piece of equipment appears in a Black Square aircraft without a real-world unit as reference.
Radio navigation systems are available from several eras of the Duke’s history, so users can fly without GPS via a Bendix KNS-81 RNAV system or with the convenience of a Garmin GTN 750 (PMS50 or TDS). Other radio equipment includes KX-155 NAV/COM radios, KLN-90B, GTN 650, KR 87 ADF, KDI 572 DME, GTX 327 Transponder, Century IV Autopilot and a Bendix RDR1150XL Weather Radar.
A 160+ page manual provides instruction on all equipment and 50 in-game checklists with control/instrument highlighting are included for normal and emergency procedures. This product includes two versions of the 1974 B60 Duke: with and without the 'Grand Duke' performance package (winglets, vortex generators, strakes, extra fuel, increased speeds and increased MGTOW).
Four distinctive interiors and seven paint schemes are included from four decades of flying.
Primarily analogue instrumentation augmented with modern radio navigation equipment is still the most common aircraft panel configuration in the world. Challenge your piloting skills by flying IFR to minimums with a fully analogue panel and no GPS. You’ll be amazed at the level of skill and proficiency you can achieve to conquer such adversity and how it will translate to all your other flying. You may also find the analogue instrumentation much easier to read with the limited number of pixels available on a computer monitor, and even more so in VR.
For more information on the aircraft's capabilities and a list of all included avionics and equipment, see the Detailed Description below and the extensive PDF Operating Manual.
If you'd like to know the differences between the Piston Duke and the Turbine Duke models, this summary lists all the main features.
SHARED FEATURES
Black Square’s best aircraft yet will challenge you with unapologetically realistic systems such as:
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160-page manual with your complete guide to flying the Black Square Dukes, including systems guide, tutorials, operating limitations, performance tables and electrical schematics.
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NEW TABLET INTERFACE! for configuring options, payload settings, failure management and real-time visualisers for engines, electrical schematics and environmental systems.
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12 hot-swappable radio configurations, configurable via tablet interface. Inc. PMS & TDS.
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130+ random, scheduled or performance-triggered failures, settable via the tablet interface, including engine damage, compatible with third party UIs and instructor stations.
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Fully simulated environmental control and pressurisation system for heating, air conditioning, ventilation and ram air cooling. Cool things off by opening a door or watch the aircraft heat up in the sun. Monitor via the new tablet interface.
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NEW engine preheating required for cold starts, with heater and ground power cart.
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NEW voltage-based light dimming, an immediately recognisable effect to night-time pilots.
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NEW gyroscope physics simulation for electric and pneumatic gyroscopes with precession and partial failures, based on a coupled quadrature oscillator.
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NEW KLN-90B vintage GPS. Download from https://github. com/falcon71/kln90b/releases
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NEW strobe light system causes realistic distracting flashes in clouds.
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NEW St. Elmo’s Fire and static discharge on static wicks and windshields in severe weather.
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NEW KNS-81 RNAV now supports autopilot with No-GPS configuration.
- Mathematically accurate VOR and ADF signal attenuation and noise degradation.
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Physics-based instrument needles bounce and respond to aerodynamic forces.
- Improper engine management will slowly damage engines to failure.
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Completely simulated electrical system, with 100+ circuit breakers and failures
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Functional exterior elements: chocks, pitot covers, engine covers, propane preheater and external power cart. Pitot cover flags blow in the wind.
- Carbon Monoxide leaks are possible, and can be detected with the CO detector.
- State saving for fuel, radio selection, radio frequency memory, cabin aesthetics etc.
- Crew/Passenger oxygen depletes according to pressure altitude, passenger occupancy.
- Ultra-custom dynamic registration number system for livery creators.
PISTON DUKE SPECIFIC FEATURES
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Two aircraft in one: the factory B60 Duke, and the 'Grand Duke' performance package.
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NEW physics-based engine simulation with compression, magneto impulse couplings, blade angle, oil temperature and pressure, cylinder head temperatures and preheating.
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NEW propeller hub and unfeathering accumulator, with feather locking pins.
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NEW physics-based sound system. Sounds such as engine starting are not mere recordings, but are instead many layered sounds, constructed based on the underlying simulation.
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NEW instrument needle stiction and friction. Analogue instruments can become sticky without engines running. Tap the glass to free the needles and get a more accurate reading!
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The most advanced turbocharger simulation in MSFS. Turbocharger sounds reflect the simulated turbine RPM and pressurisation is dependent on turbocharger performance.
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Fuel injected engine simulation with fouling, vapour lock, flooding and backfires. Even the magneto impulse couplings are simulated (clicking when the propeller rotates).
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JPI EDM-760 Engine Monitor with engine leaning optimization 'Lean Find'.
CHECKLISTS
Over 500 checklist items are provided for 50 Normal, Abnormal and Emergency procedures in textual form in the manual, and in-game, using the MSFS native checklist system with control and instrument highlighting. If it’s in the checklist, it’s settable in the aircraft!
SOUNDS
Black Square’s Duke features a custom sound set created by Boris Audio Works with care to the unique operating aspects of this classic aircraft. High quality engine and cockpit sounds will immerse you in the simulation. Sounds such as engine starting are not mere recordings, but are instead many layered sounds, constructed based on the underlying simulation.
FLIGHT DYNAMICS
The Turbine Duke features a flight model with performance to match the real-world aircraft based on real Duke owner feedback and in-flight data. Engine and aerodynamic performance should be within 2% of POH values, though no two engines are ever the same. The flight model uses the most up-to-date features available in MSFS, such as CFD propeller and stall physics, and SU15 improved ground handling and flexible tyre physics. Engine damage and fouling produce a rough-running engine and decreased performance.
INSTRUMENTATION/EQUIPMENT
Main Panel
- Annunciator Panel
- True Airspeed Indicator
- Century 1U367 Steering Attitude Indicator
- Century NSD-360 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
- Bendix/King KEA-346 Encoding Altimeter
- Collins RMI-30 Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI)
- Vertical Speed Indicator
- Bendix/King KI 206 Localizer
- Mid-Continent Turn Coordinator
- Bendix/King KRA-10 Radar Altimeter
- Engine Instrumentation
- Fuel Quantity Indicators
- BTI-600 Battery Temperature Monitor
- Duplicate Co-pilot Instrumentation
Avionics
- Integrated Audio Panel
- Garmin GTN 750/650 (COM1/COM2)
- Bendix/King KLN-90B
- Mid-Continent MD41-328 GPS Annunciator Control Unit
- Bendix/King KX-155B (COM1/COM2)
- Bendix/King KNS-81 RNAV Navigation System
- Bendix/King KR 87 ADF
- Bendix/King KDI 572R DME
- Century IV Autopilot
- Collins PRE-80C Altitude Preselector
- JPI EDM-760 Engine Monitor
- Bendix RDR 1150XL Colour Weather Radar
- Garmin GTX 327 Transponder
Electrical/Miscellaneous
- 70+ Circuit Breakers
- Voltmeter and Ammeters
- Instrument Air Indicator
- De-icing Boot Pressure Indicator
- Oxygen Pressure Gauge
- Yoke-Mounted Digital Chronometers
- Tach Timers
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Cabin Pressurisation Controller
- Cabin Environmental Control System
- Low Thrust Detector