The SubSonex JSX-2 personal jet is now available for Flight Simulator
Ysim has released for MSFS an officially endorsed recreation of the SubSonex JSX-2, the experimental personal jet from Sonex Aircraft. This release somehow escaped under our radar, but user feedback seems to be positive for this curious little airplane.
SubSonex JSX-2 is a homebuilt ‘microjet’ that is somewhat similar in concept to the Cri-Cri: a tiny, jet-powered airplane that is capable of transporting a single passenger. It was first unveiled in 2009, and it’s now coming to Flight Simulator thanks to the work of YSim and the full collaboration of Sonex Aircraft.
The JSX-2 is a simple airplane, but features a novelty avionics system that provides at least a welcome alternative to the ubiquitous Garmin units. The MGL avionics have been implemented in this version for MSFS, even if only with basic functionality. There is no autopilot, sadly, but users report that the JSX-2 flies very well in MSFS, easy to trim and handle.
The TJ-100 turbojet engine generates around 250lb of thrust, which is enough to give the JSX-2 a cruise speed of 240mph and a rate of climb of 1.600fpm. Impressive figures that are a sign of some potential good fun!
The developers promise a high-fidelity aircraft that features an accurate 3D model and high-quality textures. 5 liveries are included, as well as canopy rain effects and smoke.
YSim recently updated the aircraft to version 1.1, fixing some issues that have been reported and adding the G3X avionics as an alternative to the MGL. It’s a good sign that the team is listening to user feedback and providing some support to the product, which isn’t often the case with these less-known projects and developers.
The SubSonex JSX-2 is now available from Simmarket at around $20.
Hans
Sorry, but you are wrong. Please look at simMarket release for this jet. IT is the 22 july. Sorry but you should better research your facts!
Vasco Ferreira
Hello Hans. How am I wrong? It was released last month indeed, and I even say this escaped under our radar. We’re not saying it just came out, we’re saying it’s available for anyone who’s interested 🙂
Nick
@Hans, they said in the post it was released previously and they missed it. Sorry but you should better read the article.
“This release somehow escaped under our radar, but user feedback seems to be positive for this curious little airplane.”
Hans
Have you read the title???
“The SubSonex JSX-2 personal jet is now available for Flight Simulator”
Henry
@Hans, what is wrong with that statement? The aircraft is indeed available now.
Hans
Honestly?? This aircraft is available since 3 weeks and not “now” like in the title, that’s the point. Only the title is absolutely wrong independent from the content of this site and this sucks. When i read an article like here, i want to read good facts, good title and so on. That can i expect!
matthew
Hey Hans…stfu!