Persistent Aircraft Simulation Tool (PAST)
The Persistent Aircraft Simulation Tool is a software accessory for Flight Simulator 2024. The program keeps a persistent record of each aircraft you fly, giving it a history (past). This means, every time you load that plane, it is in the state that you left it the last time you shut it down. From dirt, to fuel, and even simple things like wheel chocks; it will always load up just as dirty and disorganized as you left it.
An evolving project
Why a subscription for access? This is an evolving project with an ambitious goal. The aspiration is we want you to feel like you own these planes, and with virtual items, it can take a lot.
Our currently implemented features are only a taste of what is to come, and supporters get access to builds along the way!
Features
Return To Your Plane Just As You Left It
From the cleanliness of your plane, to how much fuel was in it when you landed, or even if you remembered to chock the wheels, every time you load your plane is just as you left it.
Fully Automated – Just load and Fly
No need to worry about loading extra parameters outside the sim. Just start the program and let it cook. It will take care of the rest.
No-Hassle Aircraft Roster
Aircraft are automatically added to your roster when a distinct tail number and model are used. Every time these parameters match, that plane is automatically loaded. No match? It automatically creates a new one.
What else can it do?
Power Washer – Clean Your Plane In Sim
A plane that has persistent dirt needs to be cleaned. Get those pesky bug splats of your windows and all the dust and mud off your shiny new paint with the integrated “Power Washer”
Reinstall Chocks & Covers
If you are parking your plane for the night, it needs to be properly stored. Re-install chocks and covers as needed.
Live Weather Display
You can’t exactly stick your finger in the air and determine the wind direction on a back-country landing strip, so use the handy integrated weather readout instead.
Weather & Dirt Interaction
Ever wondered why the Dust and Dirt don’t wash off when flying through a rain shower? PAST integrates the Plane Dirt and Weather systems – flying through rain will now remove dust, dirt, bugs, and grime at varying rates.