Avgeeks, clear your headsets—Immersive Audio has just dropped its most authentic sound pack yet for the Leonardo Fly The Maddog X in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Buckle up for an audio overhaul that brings the MD-80’s growl and mechanical soul into your sim like never before.
Release Details
Launched on August 9, 2025, Immersive Audio’s MaddogX Sound Immersion NG is now available via OrbxDirect, retailing for approximately US $16.18 (price may vary slightly depending on local tax or currency).
Development & Sound Quality
This isn’t just another flight sim add-on—after eight months of meticulous development, over 235 high-resolution 48 kHz recordings were captured directly from real MD-8x aircraft and masterfully processed for clarity and immersion.
Aural Features That Set It Apart
From subtle cockpit ambience to full-bore engine roar, this pack recreates everything you expect—and some surprises you didn’t. Highlights include:
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Authentic battery whine, air conditioning pack howls, rack fan hum, and gyro spin-up sounds.
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Mechanical details—switch clicks, circuit breaker clacks, and the avionics bay hum—that your virtual cockpit has been begging for.
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Dynamic movement noises: rattles, squeaks, gear thumps, and nose gear steering sounds that vary with angle and speed.
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Gear extension/retraction dynamics, runway light bumps, and structural vibrational feedback during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
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Rare quirks like the FO’s sliding window whistle during climb—immersive details that seasoned Mad Dog pilots will recognize.
In-Cockpit Control & Customization
Immersive Audio doesn’t just layer on the sound—you control it. Use the AFT overhead panel to toggle:
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Nose-gear steering sounds
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FO window whistle
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Engine sound levels, from silent to full cockpit immersion, even simulate “cabin back-row raw engine” intensity
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Want fresh air? Open the cockpit window—sound changes dynamically to reflect open airflow.
For Whom This Gift Was Unwrapped
If you already fly the Leonardo MaddogX and crave that extra layer of reality, this is your missing piece. It is fully compatible with:
Why Sky Blue Radio Listeners Will Love It
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Total immersion: From creaks to power settings, this sound pack makes the cockpit feel lived-in.
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Pilot-level realism: Rare and quirky details like FO window whistles add flavor only real-world experience brings.
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Custom tuning: From ambient subtlety to raw power, you control the audio environment.
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Affordable enhancement: Under $20, this is one of the most budget-friendly upgrades for serious simmers.
Wrap-Up
Immersive Audio’s MaddogX Sound Immersion NG elevates flight simulation from visual flair to full sensory realism. It’s the difference between “flying an MD-80” and living in it. Grab your headphones—and prepare to be transported.
