//42 & VFX

Sky full of Contrails

Transform the skies with our 'Extended Contrails'!

These enhanced trails extend existing contrails, creating expansive, lasting lines crisscrossing the horizon. Our dynamic technology adjusts to weather conditions, ensuring each trail appears naturally authentic. 

Works on AI, Multiplayer Traffic, VATSIM & more...

Yours are fluffy!

User aircraft contrails are cloud-like and dynamic.

Depending on the position of the sun, they look voluminous and dense. They also incorporate the "Extended contrails" concept used on AI / Multiplayer aircraft.

Engine Heat Blur

Enjoy totally revamped default heat blur effects, now delivering dynamic, customizable visuals that are ultra-realistic, no matter the aircraft type.

This effect works out of the box on supported aircraft (not encrypted by marketplace / using default fx).

APU Heat Blur

We have completely rebuilt the sim's heat blur effect to offer dynamic, fully configurable, and stunningly realistic visuals.

This effect works out of the box on supported aircraft (not encrypted by marketplace / using default fx).

Engine Blast

Feel the power of your aircraft with our Engine Blast Effects for soft, and wet surfaces.

Watch the environment dynamically respond as you increase the throttle, bringing the ground to life with realistic interactions. This feature captures the essence of raw power, as dirt and water are visibly displaced by the force of your engine, enhancing your experience with vivid, lifelike detail.

Wing Wash

As your aircraft's wings generate lift and increase downward pressure, watch as dirt and moisture are dramatically kicked up from the surface. 

This dynamic effect visually captures the powerful impact of air pressure changes caused by your aircraft. Immerse yourself in a more lifelike flying experience where every takeoff and low flyover leaves a mark on the world below.

Rotor Wash

Helicopters get some love with SimFX too.

Whip up the environment, creating a captivating visual display that enhances the authenticity of your helicopter simulation. Tailor the visuals to your preferences, with effects dynamically generated based on the helicopter's size and the surface it interacts with.

Oh, Friends too!

This effect also applies to Multiplayer/AI helicopters around you.

You can configure them independently from the effects shown on your helicopter or disable them entirely if your group flight leaves you in the dust.

* Requires SU15

Thrust Reversers

Our impressive thrust effects also work with thrust reversers on wet runways.

Feel the power of your engines fighting to slow you down after landing. SimFX dynamically creates this effect based on the size/weight of the aircraft, making look awesome on small to large aircraft.

Engine Pollution

Experience the raw intensity of power with our 'Engine Pollution Effect.'

Ideal for vintage, military, and heavy lift aircraft, this feature adds realistic exhaust plumes that enhance the gritty charm of these iconic machines. Witness a powerful visual tribute to their enduring legacy and mechanical might.

Touchdown Smoke

Capture the dramatic moment of touchdown with our 'Tire Smoke' effect.

As an aircraft lands, the sudden skid and acceleration of the wheels on the runway generate intense friction, heating up the tires and causing them to smoke. See the smoke rise, bringing every landing to life with spectacular detail.

Making Waves

Experience the interaction of aircraft and water with our custom 'Wave Effect.'

This effect works on floats and tires! As an aircraft skims or lands on water, SimFX simulates realistic water responses, creating ripples and waves that perfectly mirror natural interactions.

Wheels on Dirt

Discover the striking 'Wheels on Dirt' effect as your aircraft taxis and lands on unpaved surfaces.

As the tires spin, they kick up dust clouds, vividly showcasing the interaction between your aircraft and the rugged terrain. This realistic effect brings an extra layer of immersion to your flights, transforming every dirt runway maneuver into a visually engaging spectacle.

Wheels on Rain

Experience our dynamic 'Wheels on Rain' effect during taxi and landing on wet runways.

Watch as spinning tires kick up water sprays, vividly capturing your aircraft's interaction with the moist ground. This realistic effect enhances every rainy maneuver, turning routine taxiing and landings into captivating visual spectacles.

Auroras

SimFX comes with real-time animated auroras for both the north and south poles. They were built with the tech you expect from //42, ensuring they cover the sky while preventing repeating patterns.

One package, one price, infinite experiences.

Live Auroras Tracker

Discover the best spots to witness auroras worldwide with our interactive map powered by industry-standard meteorology data.

This map provides a comprehensive overview of global aurora activity, helping you plan your viewing adventures more effectively. Whether you're flying or setting up camp, prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking dance of the auroras.

Cinematic

The Cinematic preset is the most artistic preset we have.

• Broken cumulus-like clouds at 10,000ft.
• Challenging winds at low altitudes.

High Clouds

The High Clouds preset favors the development of contrails covering the sky.

• Thin cirrus-like cloud layer at FL330.
• Calm winds at low altitudes.

Rain

The Rain preset captures the quintessential British rainy day.

• Thin cloud layers reaching up to 7700 ft.
• Scattered light rain.
• Chilly temperatures.

Storm

The Storm preset features a detailed representation of the most intense storm conditions.

• Thick cloud layers reaching up to FL360.
• Scattered precipitation with severe thunderstorm.
• Many wind layers with strong convection covering calm air to moderate turbulence and occasional wind shear.

Cold

The Cold preset features a wintery feel from the north.

• Temperature well below freezing (-13°C/9°F)
• Freezing clouds from the ground to around 12,000 ft.
• Challenging winds at higher altitudes.

Dynamic Performance Tuning

Set your effects to Overall Quality—DYNAMIC, and our intelligent system will adjust the rendering in real-time to maintain your desired setting.

Choose from Performance, Balanced, or Quality options, and let us handle the optimization. Our system smartly manages resources, even hiding effects outside the aircraft when in inside view, to ensure your frame rate remains optimal without compromising on visual fidelity.

Per Aircraft Customizations

Tailor your visual experience with customizable settings for each aircraft type, regardless of livery.

SimFX offers a wide range of options for each effect, allowing you to fine-tune or completely turn off our enhancements in favor of an aircraft's default effects. Whether you're looking for a fully personalized setup or prefer the original configurations, our flexible settings ensure you have complete control over how your aircraft looks and feels on every flight.

Informative Sidebars

This dedicated UI section provides detailed information on the selected effect, including its description, the conditions necessary for rendering effects, and real-time data graphs.

You'll see metrics like the number of aircraft nearby, conditions required for effects to materialize, and graphs that display key variables such as surface wetness, outside air temperature, and more. Basically, all the information needed to understand the environment around you and when you can expect to see the SimFX magic.