SayIntentions.AI has unveiled a major new product with the announcement of OpenSky, a free, non-subscription-based AI Air Traffic Control system for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024. This new service, launching in Private Beta on February 3, 2025, offers users a streamlined version of the SayIntentions.AI ecosystem and is a significant step forward in providing AI-driven ATC accessibility to the flight simulation community.
What is OpenSky?
OpenSky is sort of a “lite” version of the SayIntentions.AI ecosystem, providing a range of basic ATC services without a subscription attached. This AI-powered platform promises an immersive and dynamic ATC experience tailored specifically for MSFS users, and unlike SayIntentions.AI’s premium offerings, OpenSky is free and ad-supported, so it’s more accessible to a broader audience.
The platform integrates key AI-driven features that will look to offer MSFS simmers a taste of what AI ATC can offer. Here’s what to expect:
- Unscripted, AI ATC
- IFR (Gate to Gate)
- Basic AI Co-Pilot
- Voice Controlled – No Menus
- ComLink
- MSFS 2024 EFB Integration | VR Compatible
- Basic Voices
- Runs on a smaller GPT model
- Simbrief | Navigraph
OpenSky is currently in a Private Beta phase, accessible through invite codes distributed by Partner Influencers and friends. For users without an invite, a waiting list is available on the website, and participants will be notified as more slots open.
SayIntentions.AI is also offering a 24-hour free trial of their premium ATC services as part of the initial launch, allowing users to experience the full capabilities of the SayIntentions.AI ecosystem.
How OpenSky differs from the premium service
While OpenSky provides core AI ATC functions, it does not include some key features available in the premium SayIntentions.AI package:
- Premium Voices: Enhanced and varied voice options.
- AI Cabin Crew and Ground Services: Including AI mentors, pushback services, and tour guides.
- VFR Operations: OpenSky is limited to IFR only.
- Advanced Integrations: Such as OnAir, ActiveSky, CPDLC/ACARS, and VATSIM handoffs.
- Multi-Language Support: OpenSky supports only English.
This is undoubtedly a very interesting launch from SayIntentions.AI that expands the accessibility of AI-driven ATC systems for Microsoft Flight Simulator. By removing the financial barrier and offering core ATC functionality for free, the company is introducing a wider audience to the potential of AI-assisted air traffic communication while also potentially attracting new users to its premium service.
For more details and to request an invite, visit SayIntentions.AI OpenSky.
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