
We've been quite busy behind the scenes and are very happy to announce that a large glider update is now available for Steam, iOS and Android! Not only have we added two new gliders to the fleet: ASK 21 and Antares 21E but we're also adding a full physics simulation for winch launches and glider aerotows. And we've been working on a number of glider fields as well which are coming soon.
New Glider Features
With these new features you are now able to practice your flying skills in Aerofly FS 4:
- Self launch
- Winch launch
- Glider aerotow
- Gravity launch (Lukla? :D)
- Start in the air to practice outlandings
- Start on final approach for landing practices
- Simulated engine failure and landing with pylon extended
Change-log 2024-05-10
- Added Antares 21E self launch electric glider
- Added ASK-21 twin seat trainer glider
- Added glider winch launch, selectable from location menu at airports with dedicated winch launch positions or on any runway longer than about 600m.
- Added glider aerotow launch, selectable from location menu at airports with dedicated aerotow launch positions or on any runway longer than about 400m.
- Added assignment for Glider-Engine, Glider Hook and "Glider Action" which tells the winch or towplane to commence the launch
- Added high detail glider airfield "Farrenberg", near Tübingen and Mössingen in Germany, with custom 3D buildings and objects and very high quality terrain elevation data at 1m resolution.
- Added custom winch launch positions and aerotow launch positions to the existing high detail glider airfield EDST Hahnweide, SE of Stuttgart.
- Added custom winch and aerotow launch positions for EDSP Poltringen, EDPA Aalen-Heidenheim, EDMT Tannheim, EDTM Mengen, LFNC St. Crepin, LFNS Sisteron and several other airfields.
- Added glider variometer sounds are now adjusted by the optional assistance "auto-cockpit". On the ground the assistance mutes the vario sound automatically and turns the volume back up after the winch launch or when the aircraft is in the air long enough during aerotow.
- Updated glider vario sound behavior and added speed command switching
Recent Blog Articles

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Development Teaser: Lange Antares 21E (Selflaunch Electric Glider) coming soon!
We proudly present the Antares 21E self-launch electric glider! This is a state of the art glider which was developed in cooperation with Lange Aviation and is coming soon to Aerofly FS!
The all electric retractable motor enables this glider to perform a self-launch and climb with up to 4 m/s to a height of 3500m above the field. Thanks to the high aspect wings and very sleek aerodynamics the Antares 21E has a very impressive glide ratio of 57.5. In the cockpit the glider features a wide screen…
The all electric retractable motor enables this glider to perform a self-launch and climb with up to 4 m/s to a height of 3500m above the field. Thanks to the high aspect wings and very sleek aerodynamics the Antares 21E has a very impressive glide ratio of 57.5. In the cockpit the glider features a wide screen…

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Development Teaser: Schleicher ASK-21 twin seat glider trainer coming soon!
We're on a roll! We proudly present the next aircraft that is coming soon: The Schleicher ASK-21 glider.
The ASK-21 is a very popular dual seat glider used for beginner and aerobatics training. It is simple by design and doesn't fly as far as the high performance competition gliders but it's very robust, easy to fly and more affordable.
Features:
https://www.aerofly.com/features/aircraft/ask21/






The ASK-21 is a very popular dual seat glider used for beginner and aerobatics training. It is simple by design and doesn't fly as far as the high performance competition gliders but it's very robust, easy to fly and more affordable.
Features:
https://www.aerofly.com/features/aircraft/ask21/







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Development Teaser: Glider Winch Launch is coming soon!
Winch launch is coming soon to Aerofly FS! We've been working on this for some time behind the scenes and are proud to present our detailed physics simulation of winch launches for Aerofly FS.
Our winch cable is simulated based on the laws of physics with rope slack, parachute physics, weak link break and of course automatic release when the glider reaches the end of the launch, just like in real world. You will be able to not only simulate normal launches but also cross-wind and tail-wind…
Our winch cable is simulated based on the laws of physics with rope slack, parachute physics, weak link break and of course automatic release when the glider reaches the end of the launch, just like in real world. You will be able to not only simulate normal launches but also cross-wind and tail-wind…

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Development Teaser: Glider Aerotow is coming soon to Aerofly FS!
Of course winch launching won't be the only method to get in the air with the gliders. We now also fully simulate glider aerotows using the DR400 as a tow plane to pull any of our gliders in Aerofly FS.
The tow aircraft is a fully simulated second aircraft with it's own simulated physics and is connected to the glider via rope with a simulated weak link. The tow-plane is flown automatically and either flies a traffic pattern, or tries to avoid terrain along the flight path to tow you towards a…
The tow aircraft is a fully simulated second aircraft with it's own simulated physics and is connected to the glider via rope with a simulated weak link. The tow-plane is flown automatically and either flies a traffic pattern, or tries to avoid terrain along the flight path to tow you towards a…

Jet-Pack (IPACS)