Pilot Plus have provided a pleasant surprise today with the release of London Southend Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator, a short two and a half weeks after announcement.

When the scenery was last previewed - just five days ago - only renders of the airport's objects were provided, giving us an appreciate of just how fast the team have been able to work on this scenery.

Pilot Plus say that "Southend Airport looks spectacular in Microsoft Flight Simulator, every corner has detail, and is ready for you to explore. Navigating around the airport you'll find detail on and around every building, every asset looks beautiful and the ground materials are no exception."

"With international destinations across Europe, for both cargo and passenger operations, London Southend will be a new favourite in your collection."

The scenery includes the following features:

• An ultra-realistic rendition of London Southend
• Full PBR implementation, from buildings to airside clutter and ground
• Dynamic rain on control tower glass (old and new tower)
• Custom, refined aerial imagery covering the airport
• Authentic night experience

Orbx Central is required to download and install Southend, which uses 1.85 GB of space when compressed and 2.69 GB once installed.

You can purchase Pilot Plus' London Southend Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator for $25.99 AUD from OrbxDirect.