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Pyramid8 Studios and Orbx launch YRAY Sydney Seaplanes for Microsoft Flight Simulator

Fly in your seaplane around one of Sydney’s most prestigious suburbs.
by Vasco Ferreira
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Seaplane pilots in Microsoft Flight Simulator are in for a treat with the latest scenery release from Pyramid8 Studios. YRAY Sydney Seaplanes is now available, vividly capturing the essence of the iconic Sydney Seaplane base in Rosebay. This release is a tribute to the rich history and vibrant present of seaplane aviation in one of Sydney’s most prestigious suburbs!

The Rosebay seaplane base, located in Lyne Park, is a part of Australia’s aviation history. Dating back to the 1930s, it played an important role at the beginning of the country’s Golden Age of aviation. This era continues to be revisited to this day as the rich and famous enjoy scenic flights from Rosebay to other nearby locations. Pyramid8 Studios’ 3D modeling and animation techniques aim to offer MSFS simmers a chance to experience this!

YRAY Sydney Seaplanes promises to be an immersive scenery that captivates the essence of seaplane flying. Users can embark on scenic flights from Rosebay to breathtaking locations like Shark Island and Cottage Point Inn. This area is a famed destination for both local and international celebrities seeking the unique experience of flying to lunch or dinner with scenic views.

Pyramid8 Studios has left no stone unturned in recreating the Sydney Seaplanes base and its surroundings. From the Empire Lounge to the picturesque Shark Island and Cottage Point Inn, there are a lot of scenery features to discover here!

The package includes over 1500 hand-placed objects and more than 100 custom buildings, all brought to life with realistic PBR texturing. Custom animations, night lighting, boats, yachts, and vegetation round off the package, ensuring an authentic and engaging environment that simmers can explore using their favorite seaplane.

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YRAY Sydney Seaplanes is designed to integrate seamlessly with Orbx’s stunning Sydney Cityscape, making for a fantastic scenery to fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator, not only enjoying the typical destinations served by the Sydney Seaplanes base but also venturing beyond into the city and its iconic skyline.

YRAY Sydney Seaplanes is available now from Orbx, priced at just $14.99 AUD plus tax.

About the author

Vasco Ferreira

Vasco is the founder of MSFS Addons and a flight simmer since the FSX era. Covering add-on analysis and industry news for the Microsoft Flight Simulator community.
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