Unprecedented Depth: The BlueBird Simulations 757 Feature List

Hello everyone, and welcome to our new website! As we push closer to bringing this iconic airliner to your simulators, we want to give you an exhaustive look under the hood.

Our philosophy has always been to build an aircraft where systems aren’t just checked off a list, but dynamically interact with one another. Below, we’ve highlighted the massive core pillars that make our 757 a living, breathing simulation.

1. Deep Systems & Circuit Breaker Logic

We aren’t just simulating the “on” and “off” states. Our systems feature accurate power transfers, realistic relays, and a massive electrical backbone.

  • Over 500 Circuit Breakers Mapped: At release more than 200 CBs will be fully functional at launch, mapped directly to their correct electrical buses, with 300 more already mapped and will be added over time.
  • Dynamic Environmental Logic (ATA 21): The cabin isn’t a static environment. Passenger counts directly affect the cabin temperature logic. Open doors, wind, weather, and your pack configuration dynamically influence how hard you have to work to keep your passengers comfortable.
  • Advanced Pneumatics (ATA 36): Features fully simulated cabin pressurization with two auto modes and one manual mode, driving an automated schedule through six distinct flight phases (Ground, Takeoff, Climb, Cruise, Descent, Landing).

2. Custom Avionics & Navigation

Built entirely from the ground up, our navigation and autopilot systems are designed for high-fidelity airliner operations.

Custom “Pegasus” FMC & Autopilot

Our custom-coded autopilot is bound tightly by real-world control laws across all three Flight Control Computers (FCCs). The FMC is modeled after the Pegasus version and supports:

  • Full LNAV/VNAV with RNAV legs, holds, missed approaches, and go-arounds.
  • Accurate autoland behavior and auto-trim systems.
  • CDU Hardware & ACARS Integration: Full communication to MobiFlight for external hardware, alongside Hoppie ACARS integration supporting DCL and Air-to-Air messaging. SimBrief and Navigraph performance uplinks are fully supported.

“The autopilot isn’t just following a line; it interacts with the electrohydraulic servos and control laws to mimic real-world aircraft inertia and response times.”

3. A Living Cabin & Communication Network

Airline flying is a team effort. We’ve built an immersive communication network between the flight deck, ground crew, and cabin attendants.

  • Three-Zone Flight Attendant Intercom: Flight attendants across three distinct zones will call the flight deck with requests, reminders to turn on seatbelt signs during descent, or alerts for uncomfortable cabin temperatures.
  • Emergency Triggers: Attendants will react to critical situations, including passenger oxygen deployment and cabin altitude warnings.
  • Intelligent Ground Calls: The GND CALL function works directly with your SimBrief flight plan and EFB boarding states to realistically manage and remove ground power.

4. True-to-Life Flight Dynamics & Soundscapes

A great simulation needs to feel and sound right. We’ve spent countless hours tuning both engine variants and recording real aircraft behavior.

  • Dual Engine Modeling: Accurate performance tuning for both the Rolls-Royce RB211-535E and Pratt & Whitney PW2000 engine models, complete with custom Electronic Engine Control (EEC) logic and windmilling behavior.
  • Acoustic Realism: Over 450 cockpit audio samples and hundreds of exterior/cabin samples captured with professional equipment.
  • Dynamic Audio Environment: Electrical generator frequencies subtly alter the pitch of cockpit electronics, while engine acoustics shift dynamically depending on your precise seating angle in the cabin or airspeed.

5. Feature-Rich Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)

Your central command station. The EFB bridges the gap between hardware management and flight planning.

  1. Aircraft State Presets: Quickly load into Turnaround, Ready for Taxi, Cruise, or a clean Cold & Dark state.
  2. Maintenance & System Synoptics: Monitor main gear brake disc temperatures, RAM Air Turbine (RAT) deployment states, and interactive live schematics.
  3. Weight, Balance & Ground Services: Manage everything from fuel trucks, catering, and progressive pushback tugs to detailed CG limits.

Release Date and Pricing

We know the question on everyone’s mind: When can I fly it?

We are still working incredibly hard and are fully on track for our Q3 release window. We are committed to delivering the level of depth detailed above right out of the gate.

When it launches, the BlueBird Simulations 757 will be priced at $80 USD.

Thank you all for your incredible patience and support. In the meantime, join our Discord server for some exclusive previews of the 757 on there! Stay tuned for our next update, where we will dive deeper into the FMC and show off some video previews of the 757 in action!

— The BlueBird Simulations Team