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Macchi M.C.72 – MSFS 2020

The Macchi M.C.72 was one of the most extraordinary aircraft of the Golden Age of aviation — a record-breaking Italian seaplane built for pure speed. Now, for the first time in Microsoft Flight Simulator, you can experience this historic marvel firsthand. This handcrafted model lets you feel the thrill and challenge of flying one of history’s most ambitious designs.

Every detail has been crafted with meticulous attention to historical accuracy, balancing performance, handling, and visual authenticity. While certain aspects of the original cannot be perfectly recreated in the simulator, this mod delivers an immersive and rewarding flying experience that captures the spirit and legacy of the M.C.72.

Key Features:

• Highly detailed exterior and interior models – faithful to historical references, with PBR texturing for realistic finishes.
• Custom flight model – tuned for high-speed performance, long water takeoffs, and the challenging handling the M.C.72 is famous for.
• Unique twin-engine setup –  replicates the Fiat AS.6 coupled engine arrangement, with counter-rotating propellers and a custom engine simulation. (Visual engine model coming in a future update.)
• Historical paint scheme – iconic red livery reflecting the aircraft’s record-setting appearance.
• Fictional Liveries - 7 bonus liveries with more possible in later updates.
• Original Wwise soundpack – captures twin-coupled Fiat AS.6 engines, turbo, water effects, nature sounds, and cockpit/external interactions.
• Immersive interaction systems – anchor physics, boost management, and a fully interactive canopy latch and handle.

Experience:

The Macchi M.C.72 is not an easy aircraft to master, which is part of its charm. It rewards smooth, precise control and patience, making it ideal for pilots seeking a unique and historically rich flying challenge.

Planned Updates:

• Aircraft vibration effects for enhanced immersion
• Custom engine and systems failure simulations
• Continuous refinements to improve realism and handling based on user feedback

Important Notes – Please Read Before Purchase:

• The Macchi M.C.72 has been designed to historically accurate floatplane specifications. It is intended to be spawned only on water runways or open water surfaces.
• Do not attempt to spawn on airport aprons, ramps, or other non-water surfaces.
• By purchasing, you acknowledge this requirement. Support requests related to crashes, damage, or handling issues caused by improper spawning will not be accommodated.
• If this limitation is not acceptable, or you prefer aircraft that operate from conventional airport ramps, this aircraft may not be suitable for you.

Final Thoughts:

This project has been over two years in the making, gathering every possible reference to build the most accurate M.C.72 possible. I hope this mod captures the uniqueness, performance, and beauty of this legendary aircraft.

Ongoing updates and refinements will continue, based on your feedback, so the experience can keep improving. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I hope you enjoy flying this gorgeous beast!

HCG/BurgessSimCraft is not affiliated with the original manufacturer. This mod is designed exclusively for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.

Discord Link - https://discord.gg/zaXPg9szz7

Compatibility:

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (PC version)
Tested with latest sim update 

Installation:

Extract to your Community folder
Restart MSFS to load the aircraft

Limitations:

This aircraft is challenging to fly — takeoff requires long water run and careful throttle use
No autopilot (true to the original)
Performance may vary depending on PC hardware 

Recommended Setup:

Joystick or yoke with rudder pedals for best water handling
Throttle quadrant (or mapped axis) for smooth power control
Graphics settings: High/Ultra recommended for best visual fidelity

Check included manual for other required info.

Support:

Full documentation included in the package
Free updates for bug fixes and improvements

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