theREDCAP Launches for MSFS 2024 — Delivering Authentic NOTOC, LIR & ACARS Load Sheet to Simmers for the First Time

Update: since this release, theREDCAP has expanded. It now supports the PMDG 777 family, the PMDG 737-800 and -900, the Fenix A320 family and the iFly 737 MAX 8.

theREDCAP, a new add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, is now available, bringing a level of ground documentation realism not previously seen in flight simulation. For the first time, simmers receive the exact paperwork a real crew receives before pushback — a fully validated NOTOC, a complete Loading Instruction Report, and an ACARS-uplinked EDP load sheet, all produced in accordance with IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM) standards.

The application currently supports the PMDG 777F and PMDG 777-300ER, with the 777-200ER and 777-200LR variants in active development and the PMDG 737-800 already underway. The roadmap extends well beyond the PMDG family — planned modules include aircraft from iFly, Fenix, and Inibuilds, with the goal of covering the most widely flown add-ons in the MSFS 2024 community.

What theREDCAP Delivers

NOTOC (Notification to Captain) — A complete dangerous goods notification validated against official IATA DGR documentation. Every shipment is checked for class compatibility, segregation requirements, and special load handling. The result is a flight-ready document that mirrors what a real captain receives.

LIR (Loading Instruction Report) — An IATA-compliant loading instruction detailing precise ULD and bulk positioning for the ground crew, cross-referenced with the NOTOC for DGR locations.

EDP Load Sheet (AHM 517) with ACARS uplink (AHM 518) — An industry-standard electronic load sheet delivered both in-app as a paper document and uplinked directly to the cockpit via the Hoppie ACARS network. The load sheet is also injected into the PMDG CDU via SimConnect through the PMDG UFT integration, automatically triggering when the aircraft is ready.

Built Around Real Procedures

Unlike tools that approximate load figures, theREDCAP is built around the same procedural framework used in real-world airline operations. Multi-sector support handles up to three-sector triangular flights with intelligent transit cargo management, and all documents conform strictly to IATA AHM 517 and 518 specifications.

The PMDG UFT integration ensures the final load sheet arrives in the CDU at exactly the right moment — not when the simmer clicks a button, but when the aircraft systems are ready to receive it.

Availability & Pricing

theREDCAP is available now at theredcapsim.com. Each aircraft module is priced at €9.99. A SimBrief account and a Hoppie account are required. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and the applicable PMDG add-on are required; Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) is the supported platform.

Multi-module bundles are available at a discount — and in a notable departure from the industry norm, those bundles are fully retroactive. A simmer who purchases the 777F today and later decides to add the 777-300ER will automatically receive the bundle price for the second module, with no need to repurchase or contact support. There is no penalty for trying a single module first.

About theREDCAP

theREDCAP is an independent simulation add-on developed for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Its mission is to bring the full documentation workflow of a real airline ground operations department to the simming community — with zero compromise on procedural accuracy. Further aircraft modules and features are in active development.

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