Lionheart Creations
Website: https://lionheartsimulations.com Founded: 2005 Headquarters: United States Platforms: MSFS 2020, P3D, FSX
Overview
Lionheart Creations is an independent design firm that creates aircraft add-on packages for flight simulators, with a particular focus on unique and underrepresented aircraft types. The company philosophy emphasizes craftsmanship and attention to detail across their diverse portfolio, which ranges from classic piston singles to turboprops and experimental designs.
Beyond flight simulation, Lionheart Creations has worked with aircraft manufacturers on actual aircraft designs, bringing a real-world engineering perspective to their simulation work. This dual focus on virtual and physical aviation gives their products a unique grounding in practical design principles.
The company’s instrument panels are noted for their clarity and functionality, reflecting the developer’s understanding that pilots spend most of their time behind the gauges. Each aircraft is designed to be flown “by feel” with authentic handling characteristics that reward proper technique.
History
Lionheart Creations Ltd. was established around 2005, growing from a small operation into a recognized name in the flight simulation community. The company built its reputation through FSX and P3D with a portfolio of aircraft spanning multiple categories.
With the release of MSFS 2020, Lionheart began updating their classic products and developing new aircraft for the platform. Recent work has focused on modernizing legacy designs like the Epic LT while bringing popular products like the Trinidad TB21 GT and Epic E1000 GX to the new simulator.
Aircraft Portfolio
Current Products (MSFS)
- Epic E1000 GX - High-performance single-engine turboprop
- Bücker Jungmann Bu-131b - Classic German aerobatic trainer
- Q-200 - Burt Rutan’s innovative canard design
- Trinidad TB21 GT - French four-seat aircraft with turbo power
Legacy Products (FSX/P3D)
- Super Viking SV 17-300A - Bellanca high-performance piston single
- Trinidad TB21 GT - Socata touring aircraft
- Piper Pacer Super Pack - Classic taildragger with multiple variants
- Diamond DA40 XLS - Modern composite trainer
- Learjet LJ24B - Classic early business jet
- Epic LT - Turboprop kit aircraft (being updated for MSFS)
- Epic Victory Jet - Very light jet
- Proton Stingrey - Futuristic design
- Proton Bullette - Experimental concept
- Wittman Tailwind W8/W10 - Homebuilt classics
- Robin DR400 - French wooden aircraft
- Fairchild 24 - Classic prewar design
- Pasped Skylark - Unusual vintage design
- Avelina Elektra - Electric aircraft concept
- LHC Blade - Experimental design
- Aerospool Dynamic - Modern ultralight
Notable Achievements
- Successfully bridged simulation and real-world aircraft design
- Comprehensive portfolio covering rarely-modeled aircraft types
- First to bring several unique aircraft to flight simulation
- Long-term commitment to updating products for new platforms
- Distinct visual style with high-resolution modeling
Community Reputation
Lionheart Creations is appreciated for their willingness to tackle aircraft that other developers ignore. Their portfolio includes many “only available from Lionheart” options for simmers seeking unusual flying experiences. Product quality is generally well-regarded, particularly for visual modeling and cockpit design.
The company maintains a Facebook presence and YouTube channel for community engagement. Pricing is moderate, and products are available through multiple retailers. While not as widely discussed as some larger developers, Lionheart has a loyal following among pilots who value their unique aircraft selection and consistent quality across a diverse catalog.