Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis (personal jet) has arrived! The Jetstar was the very first business jet and started life as a tender for a United States Air Force requirement. The tender was eventually dropped due to budget, however the Jetstar was repurposed for the business sector as the very first, purpose built business jet. Originally designed to use two Bristol Siddeley Orpheus engines, due to supply issues these were replaced with a pair of twin Pratt & Whitney JT12s for a total of... Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis (personal jet) has arrived! The Jetstar was the very first business jet and started life as a tender for a United States Air Force requirement. The tender was eventually dropped due to budget, however the Jetstar was repurposed for the business sector as the very first, purpose built business jet. Originally designed to use two Bristol Siddeley Orpheus engines, due to supply issues these were replaced with a pair of twin Pratt & Whitney JT12s for a total of four engines, each pushing 3300lbs thrust. This configuration allowed the Jetstar to cruise upwards to 40,000' at a speed of 0. 8 Mach. We have chosen to bring to life this first version of the JetStar as it was the airframe that blazed a trial for a whole sector of aviation, the Business Jet. THIS PRODUCT IS FOR MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR (2020) Features:
- Full native flight model, 3D assets, sounds, 4K textures, PBR, everything! Goes without saying right? - Custom XPDR Instrument - Fully interactive cockpit - Complete Fuel System Management for all 6 tanks - Autopilot -OK You kind of expect that in a jet but this is a first for us! - Support for GTN750 from PMS50 and TDSSIM -The first time it actually makes sense for us to include one of these fancy touchscreen devices in our planes. - Custom AutoStart code that follows correct start procedure of 3, 4, 2, 1. - Overhead Panel Fully Interactable - Ability to switch between PMS & TDS GTN750. Defaults to PMS only. - Custom CIVA INS Instrument (initial version with full entry and heading bug control) - Custom ADF Instrument - External 3D Model - External 3D Textures
- Left Side Panel - Right Side Panel - Paint Kit - Liveries (Elvis IS coming!) - Sounds - Flight Model (almost there!)
- Full Checklist for all stages of flight (Only a couple stages missing now)
Documentation: JetStar Manual
ChangeLog:
- 0. 8. 0 - Early Access Release! - 0. 8. 1 - HOTFIX: Electrics, DME1,2 and Com2 now turn on correctly.
- 0. 8. 2 - Initial PMS50 GTN750 Support, Reviewed cameras - 0. 8. 3 - Adjustments to Fuel Flow and Horizontal Stabilizer - 0. 8. 4 - Flight Model adjustments to Cl, TDS GTNXi Integration - 0. 8. 5 - Adjusted braking power down as too powerful. Fixed FINAL. FLT file, engines should remain on and with fuel if you only select an arrival for your flight. - 0. 9. 0 - Custom Auto-Start. Much better instrument Cameras for the Checklist which now is complete up to T/O. PMS50 GTN750 set as default instrument.
- 0. 9. 5 - Checklists have been added with cameras and autocompletion. The PMS50 instrument is now natively integrated, meaning will work even if you don't have the PMS50 installed. This makes the instrument available for XBox users. Fuel Flow has been adjusted. - 0. 9. 6 - Exterior Texture Revamp
- 0. 9. 7 - TOOLTIPS FOR EVERYONE! Cockpit interactions polish with tooltips added to everything interactable. Initial setup of Fire Extinguisher levers (not animated), need to simulate a fire to test if it actually does anything but it IS using all of the correct SIMVARS and EVENTIDS PMS50 GTN750 is now standalone integrated into the JetStar and you can swap between that and the TDS 750 with a knob on the Pilots Left Lighting Panel Includes tweaks to the flight model
- 0. 9. 8 - Fix for CIVA INS. Now working as expected, all modes supported. - 0. 9. 9 - Adjustments to checklist for electrics Correct instrument from ITT to EGT
- 1. 0. 0 - Digital instruments visibility restored. ADF Screen positions adjusted - 1. 0. 1 - Corrected thumbails and hanger setup as per request from MS. Fixed Main Bus Knob on Overhead AC panel.
- 1. 0. 2 - Engines aren't so THIRSTY now :) with Fuel Flow MUCH closer to spec. AFCS Eng switch had a faulty wire. Works now! Fixed the wibbley wobbly timey wimey clocks. They now read the time acurately as a fixed constant rather than a "concept"
- 1. 0. 3 - RADIO and APP buttons on AFCS Nav1 Slave switch underneath Pilots DME CDI GS Needle corrected animation code Low Ambient Start cover interaction Start C&D confirmed OK Switches below Co-Pilot DME
- 1. 0. 4 - Removed the full integration of the PMS50 GTN750 from the PC Version, now requires the PMS50 Plugin to be downloaded from their site. PMS50 GTN750 for XBOX remains fully integrated. - 1. 0. 5 - Adjusted the AFCS Buttons to better resemble the real instrument. Fixed Hdg, Pitch and Apr control options for the AFCS. They now work as expected. Also adjusted Engine EPR to be back in spec. - 1. 0. 6 - CIVA INS Instrument Auto Heading navigation fixed and now will stay within 0. 1Nm of desired flight path with approach angles matching drift angle.
Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator is a new generation of 3 controllable boats and one of them being based on a totally real boat, with user-friendly controls, detailed interior, refined textures, water trails, night lights and custom sounds. They are: the luxury yacht Sea Ray L650 Fly, Gemini, an incredible catamaran and Razoo, a beautiful smallboat with improved average speed.
GENERAL UPDATE 2023 - 05 - 26 | v2. 5
- Updated 3D model of the Sea Ray L650 Fly boat - Added PBR ... Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator is a new generation of 3 controllable boats and one of them being based on a totally real boat, with user-friendly controls, detailed interior, refined textures, water trails, night lights and custom sounds. They are: the luxury yacht Sea Ray L650 Fly, Gemini, an incredible catamaran and Razoo, a beautiful smallboat with improved average speed.
GENERAL UPDATE 2023 - 05 - 26 | v2. 5
- Updated 3D model of the Sea Ray L650 Fly boat - Added PBR texture mapping - Added a new multi-purpose tablet for controlling Tent, Couch Color, Mask Color, Lower Hull Color, and adding or removing Wine Bottles - Fixed electrical system - Fixed navigation physics - fixed navigation lights
RESOURCES:
- Startup and shutdown procedure - Reverse engine at Sea Ray L650 Fly and Razoo - Improved navigation physics - Radar animations - Functional displays with GPS and navigation - Water balance - Detailed interior - Start anywhere in the world over water - Night lights - Water trails instantly when on the go - different paintings in the livery menu - Add or remove people via the payload menu - Sounds - Friendly fps
INSTALLATION SIZE:
Total boats extracted - 939 MB
HOW TO INSTALL:
Locate the Microsoft Flight Simulator installation folder You need to find and open the folder called "Community" Copy the three folders "Marine RM Sea Ray 650 Fly", "Marine RM Gemini" and "Marine RM Razoo" you just extracted into the Community folder. Start the game and the Sea Ray 650 Fly, Gemini and Razoo boats will be in your hangar ready to sail!
HOW TO PLAY:
Start the game anywhere in the world on water or seaplane runway, put the engine on 100% and wait a few seconds for the boat to start moving. The water trails start with the slowest speed you are. Only the Razoo has a reverse engine for now as this is still on a test basis and will soon be improved and added to all boats. Click Ctrl + L to activate an overnight navigation beacon. Quickly activate and deactivate the landing gear to honk.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW: The amount of water trails is limited by Asobo for now, when this limitation is removed from the SDK boats will have more sprays on the front and sides. The speed of all boats is limited to less than 40kts for water stability reasons.
The Butcher Bird. The Würger. A true icon of aerial warfare; respected by allies and feared by enemies. The Fw 190 A-8 represents the pinnacle of German radial engine fighter design and stands as one of the most formidable aircraft of World War II. Dreaded by many, the Fw 190 proved the be the ultimate nemesis to Spitfire Mk V; dominating the skies over Germany as a fighter while also proving itself invaluable as an interceptor, earning a fearsome reputation amongst Allied bomber crews. ... The Butcher Bird. The Würger. A true icon of aerial warfare; respected by allies and feared by enemies. The Fw 190 A-8 represents the pinnacle of German radial engine fighter design and stands as one of the most formidable aircraft of World War II. Dreaded by many, the Fw 190 proved the be the ultimate nemesis to Spitfire Mk V; dominating the skies over Germany as a fighter while also proving itself invaluable as an interceptor, earning a fearsome reputation amongst Allied bomber crews. Known for its exceptional performance, heavy armament, and robust construction, the Fw 190 was a force to be reckoned with in any engagement. Step into the cockpit of this legendary warbird; meticulously recreated with our most detailed and authentic simulation to date. Countless hours have been invested by our team over a 2-year period, developing new simulation techniques to truly capture the unique characteristics of this remarkable aircraft. Features: • Stunningly detailed, AAA quality 3D artwork with 14 historically accurate liveries included. • Experience one of the most detailed soundscapes available for MSFS – feel the distinctive roar of the BMW 801 D-2 radial engine from all angles with TWELVE unique engine captures – 6 external, 4 cockpit and 2 propeller layers. Experience true immersion with all new sound dynamics, including engine torque response, dynamic propeller sound simulations, realistic airflow sound modelling (which includes blade wind, propwash, airflow over control surfaces and more) as well as realistic airframe and foley sound layers. • Hear the Würger scream past with our cutting-edge FlyingIron Atmospheric Sound Propagation Model, developed with full dynamic modulation for true flyby & distant sound authenticity. Our propagation model recreates this sound by modelling ground reflections, delayed soundwaves, atmospheric propagation effects on sound frequency, doppler shifting and much more. No flyby recordings are used at all; distance & flyby sounds have been authentically modelled based on real sound physics to ensure the Würger sounds incredible from all angles, all the time. • Unparalleled flight model authenticity – developed through extensive collaboration with Fw 190 pilots, BMW 801 experts, and technicians to create a truly realistic model of the airframe and engine dynamics. The flight and engine models have undergone rigorous testing by a team of experts to validate performance and behaviour. Our custom-coded additions extend realism beyond the base simulator's capabilities. • Faithful recreation of the Fw 190's complex systems – powered by our custom codebase to ensure each aspect of system simulation is accurately reproduced and future-proof against Sim updates. This includes detailed modelling of fuel, hydraulic, and electrical systems, as well as emergency procedures. • Advanced electrical modelling captures every detail of the electrical system, from wiring paths and circuity, down to electrical draw of individual light bulbs. Electrical failures and circuit breakers are fully functional and integrated. • Custom ground handling physics and landing gear models developed specifically for the Fw 190, capturing its unique characteristics. • Breathtaking UV cockpit lighting - each light is individually designed, casting real ambient light for an immersive night flying experience. • Achieve true immersion with dynamic cockpit vibrations, animated gauges, a functional Revi 16B gunsight, and much more! • Full integration of the FlyingIron Pilot's Tablet – featuring UX enhancements such as Autopilot, various aircraft options, realism settings, data monitoring, weight & balance calculations, and more. All tablet settings are saved and persistent for your convenience. Climb into the cockpit of one of history's most iconic fighters and experience the thrill of flying the Fw 190 A-8 anywhere in the world! Note: The Fw 190 A-8 will receive a free upgrade to MSFS2024.
Crafted with love by a Detroit native of 25+ years, this pack brings Detroit and Windsor to life with hundreds of handmade buildings, boats, and monuments, immersive night lighting, animations, and ground texture improvements.
- 200+ handcrafted city buildings - 15 highly detailed monuments including the famous Spirit of Detroit - 3 highly detailed stadiums with animated night lighting - Comerica Park, Little Caesar's Arena, and Ford Field - 25+ blocks of custom street and side... Crafted with love by a Detroit native of 25+ years, this pack brings Detroit and Windsor to life with hundreds of handmade buildings, boats, and monuments, immersive night lighting, animations, and ground texture improvements.
- 200+ handcrafted city buildings - 15 highly detailed monuments including the famous Spirit of Detroit - 3 highly detailed stadiums with animated night lighting - Comerica Park, Little Caesar's Arena, and Ford Field - 25+ blocks of custom street and sidewalk textures to remove baked shadows from satellite data
- Animations that bring the city to life. . .
- "The People Mover" transit system with three real world train variants - Lights (based on real world sequences) on Little Caesar's Arena, Ford Field, Comerica Park, the RenCen, the historic Penobscot Building and more
- American and Canadian flags
- 16 marinas with custom boats and photogrammetry and water cleanup - Gordie Howe international bridge and MacArthur Bridge (to Belle Isle) with photogrammetry and water cleanup - High quality PBR textures - Performance optimized with multiple LODs for maximum details and frame rates - tested on a wide range of systems, VR and non VR, with no frame rate impact
New construction Included in Detroit & Windsor City Pack but NOT default MSFS:
- Gordie Howe International Bridge - Little Caesar's Arena - Little Caesar's World Headquarters - Huntington Tower - Hudson's Detroit - Hudson's Tower - Mike Ilitch School of Business - Boston Consulting Group Offices - Trinity Health Garage
- UWM Garage - The Residences Water Square
- Joe Luis Arena Demolition* - Kaws "Waiting" statue in Campus Martius - The Monroe Street Midway - The "Detroit sign"
The AA-5B Tiger is an American all-metal, four-seat, light aircraft - first produced in 1974 - used for touring and training. The Tiger was the outcome of the same redesign work on the AA-5 Traveler that resulted in the 150 HP Cheetah, and it was originally little more than the same aircraft with a Lycoming O-360-A4K 180 HP engine, resulting in a 139 KNOT cruise speed. The gross weight was increased from 2,200 LBS (998 KG) to 2,400 LBS (1,089 KG) on the Tiger. The highly successful Tiger... The AA-5B Tiger is an American all-metal, four-seat, light aircraft - first produced in 1974 - used for touring and training. The Tiger was the outcome of the same redesign work on the AA-5 Traveler that resulted in the 150 HP Cheetah, and it was originally little more than the same aircraft with a Lycoming O-360-A4K 180 HP engine, resulting in a 139 KNOT cruise speed. The gross weight was increased from 2,200 LBS (998 KG) to 2,400 LBS (1,089 KG) on the Tiger. The highly successful Tiger design went out of production in 1979 after 1323 aircraft had been delivered.
FEATURES
- 8 Liveries - Custom Flight Dynamics - Openable Doors - Free-Caster Nose Wheel - High Detail 3D Model - Mixture of 4K and 8K Textures - Full PBR Materials - MSFS Volumetric Lights - Dynamic Registration - Customization Options - Authentic Wwise sound package
CUSTOMIZATION (TABLET)
- 3 Panel Colors - Hide/Show Wheel Fairings - Metallic or Painted Prop. Cone - Optional Instrument Needle Vibrations - Optional Panel Vibrations - WT-GNS530 Integration - PMS-GTN750 Integration - TDS-GTN750Xi Pro Integration - Save State For Customizable Options - Two instrumentation options (Tablet):
- HSI (VOR1), 1 CDI (VOR2) and ADF - HI, 2 CDI (VOR1/2) and no ADF
INSTRUMENTS
- Altimeter - M803 Clock - Attitude Indicator - Airspeed Indicator (MPH and Knots) - Turn And Slip Indicator - Vertical Speed Indicator - HSI VOR-1 - CDI VOR-2 - Heading Indicator - CDI VOR-1 - Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) - Magnetic Compass - Suction Gauge - Tachometer - Ampere Meter - Oil Temperature - Oil Pressure - Fuel Pressure - Fuel Quantity Indicator - Carburetor Temp. Indicator - Cylinder Head Temperature
For version 1. 1, we ordered sound from the company SimAcoustics (https://www. simacoustics. com/). Their specialist Mike made an excellent sound for Twin. All sound files from the engine for the sound of fans and toggle switches are taken from the original aircraft. The sound of the engines is modeled especially accurately and volumetrically. Sound is the main part of the update and if sound used to be a weak point of Twin, now it is a strong point.
It is also... New in versuin 1. 1
For version 1. 1, we ordered sound from the company SimAcoustics (https://www. simacoustics. com/). Their specialist Mike made an excellent sound for Twin. All sound files from the engine for the sound of fans and toggle switches are taken from the original aircraft. The sound of the engines is modeled especially accurately and volumetrically. Sound is the main part of the update and if sound used to be a weak point of Twin, now it is a strong point.
It is also possible to change the configuration of the Garmin or TDS navigation system without overloading the aircraft.
Control is carried out from the configuration folder-menu, which is accessible by clicking on the folder border on top of the glareshield.
DOWNLOAD full infro about new in version 1. 1 here
VFlyteair have been producing aircraft for X-Plane for many years. We have strived to ensure a high standard of flight model, always produced with rigorous testing by our team of real-world pilot/owners, plus a variety of features including avionics options to suit different users. Time and again we have been pleased to receive positive feedback from customers who appreciate the attention to detail and accuracy of our products.
In more recent times, as the company has evolved, and in response to customer wishes, we have started looking at bringing our fleet to the Microsoft Flight Simulator platform.
As a result, we are proud to announce the release of our first product for MSFS - The PA30 Twin Comanche. After more than a year of work, we have completely redeveloped the Twin Comanche, taking the existing 3D model and producing new textures and modelling to suit the high-fidelity lighting and graphic options possible with MSFS. The cabin and panel have likewise been reworked.
This is an analogue panel version of the Twin Comanche, which includes support for the TDSSim GTN750 (separate purchase required). We will be looking to bring the glass panel options present in our XP12 Twin Comanche as a future upgrade. The instrument panel reflects the original 1960’s setup with the Century IIB autopilot. For those used to more modern systems, it’s a challenge, but a good one!
We are especially grateful to Frank Brunot, our new team member, a pilot with years of experience and owner of a Twin Comanche, who has provided a massive amount of time and input to help us refine the flight model - no small task with a completely new development platform! Thanks also to Igor Kirilove who continues to produce incredible work from his home in Kyiv, sometimes running off car batteries to continue working through power outages.
The Twin Comanche was first produced in 1961. It is a twin-engine four or six-seater successor to the Piper Apache. Featuring tip tanks, retractable gear and the safety of two engines, plus a cruise speed of 165kts at a very reasonable fuel burn, and a cruise ceiling of 18,000ft, the Twin Comanche has been a popular cross country option for many years.
As mentioned, our phase 2, now we have our first product to the release stage, will be to work on bringing the high-quality glass cockpit options in our X-Plane models to MSFS. We are also actively discussing which will be our next model to bring over to this exciting new platform.
The vFlyteAir Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche is equipped with a general aviation panel, featuring all common instruments, switches and avionics typical for a real PA-30
We also include a variant of the aircraft featuring out-of-the-box support for the the Garmin GTN simulation GTNxi Pro by TDS Software. In this variant, the default GNS530, the radio, and the transponder are replaced by a GTN750 (top) and a GTN650 (bottom). Make sure to select the TDS variant of the aircraft in Microsoft Flight Simulator if you want to use the GTNxi. The TDS GTNxi Pro is sold separately by TDS Software, refer to tdssim. com/tdsgtnxi for details.
The majority of the modelling and programming was done by long-time vFlyteAir developer Igor Kyrylov. He has not only X-Plane experience, like the rest of us, but is also familiar with the Microsoft Flight Simulator platform for many years. Therefore, Igor was in charge of leading the vFlyteAir Twin Comanche project for MSFS 2020. Igor, his wife and his little son live in Kyiv, Ukraine. Igor’s country and home town are under massive attack by Russian forces since early 2022, when work on the vFlyteAir PA-30 for MSFS started. Under very hard conditions, with constant power outages and the imminent danger of falling victim to the attackers who constantly attack civilian buildings, Igor finished this model nearly all by himself. Team and beta testers provided valuable feedback on the real aircraft (special thanks to Frank Brunot in this regard), on bugs, or wrote this user manual, but in the end, the Twinkie is more than anything else Igor’s plane. While during daytime Igor supports his country’s defence efforts by various activities, in the evening and during nights, Igor never stopped to finish this project, often under very hard and, up to 2022, unimaginable conditions, for example relying on modified car batteries to power his development computer. It is not an overstatement when we say that this project helped Igor and his family to stay focused or, as Igor would say, to “keep going”, and to not forget that there was a life before the war, and that there will be a life after the war again. Flight simulation can bring us the joy of freedom to our homes. From the comfort of our chairs we can travel to other countries and, like a bird, enjoy the views from above. This works especially well using Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020’s very realistic graphics. When you fly the beautiful and reliable Twin Comanche in MSFS 2020, consider paying Ukraine a virtual visit, to remind yourself that Ukraine is not some distant war zone from the evening news, but a close European country with real, living people. Kyiv’s Boryspil International Airport (ICAO code UKBB) is just a few hours away from the other European capitals. The Twinkie can carry you there.
Models
Accurately modelled PA-30 Twin, built using real-world aircraft plans and comprehensive photography of the real aircraft Numerous animations including passenger door, baggage door, cockpit storm window, sun visors 4096x4096 textures are used to produce the highest possible texture clarity PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials with real-time environment reflections for superb quality and realism Detailed normal mapping for down-to-the-rivet precision of aircraft surfaces Ground services support (marshaller) Full support for MSFS visual icing effects
Cockpit
A truly 3D virtual cockpit right down to accurately modelled seat belts and screw heads - every instrument is constructed fully in 3D with smooth animations Cockpit textures feature wear and tear based on reference photos taken in the real aircraft to produce an authentic environment Dimmable instrument, radio and dome lighting, with separate control circuits Simulated electrical systems: For example, the generator power in the Steam gauge model depends on RPM. You can try this by switching off the battery master while the engine is running and then observe the ammeter change when you switch on or off various devices. In addition, many fuses (on the breaker panels) are working. Helpful instrumentation: The airspeed indicator (IAS, in mph and knots) is adjustable for altitude and outside air temperature, resulting in additional display of true airspeed (TAS). The radar altimeter with adjustable minimum altitude provides assistance when flying near the ground. If you have installed the TDS GTNxi Pro (sold separately), we offer a panel variant using the Garmin GTN750 and GTN650 (instead of the default radio stack which consists of Garmin GNS530 GPS, Bendix/King KX 155 radios, and Garmin GTX330 transponder). Century IIB autopilot: The classic Century IIB autopilot includes helpful roll and heading modes to ease your piloting work. Detailed cockpit and panel lights: Pilot and co-pilot floods lights illuminate the cabin, while adjustable instrument and panel lights always provide perfect visibility in all weather conditions and times of day. Visual effects: We modelled smoke during engine start, as well as ice building up on the cabin windows in icing conditions. Emergency gear lever: Mounted in the bottom of the cabin, behind a removable panel, an Yoke-mounted flight timer/clock Developed using the latest MSFS standards, including intuitive and easy-to-use controls for rotary knobs, multi-position switches and levers
Sounds
The Twin feature a MSFS-native (Wwise) sound package taking full advantage of the new capabilities. Every little detail has been faithfully recreated based on high fidelity recordings from real life PA-30.
Liveries
Lots of liveries for your choosing: We include 26 different liveries you can select in Flight Simulator, including the livery of Frank’s real N8848Y
An All-In-One Boeing 777 Effects Package. 777 Immersion is available as a single package for all popular renditions of the 777 airframe, regardless of livery used! Enjoy immersive effects for the PMDG & CaptainSim offerings, customized for each. Performance First Performance is our top priority at //42. 777 Immersion uses minimal system resources, allowing for high-quality and FPS-friendly gameplay. With rigorous flight testing, our product offers maximum realism for customers.An All-In-One Boeing 777 Effects Package. 777 Immersion is available as a single package for all popular renditions of the 777 airframe, regardless of livery used! Enjoy immersive effects for the PMDG & CaptainSim offerings, customized for each. Performance First Performance is our top priority at //42. 777 Immersion uses minimal system resources, allowing for high-quality and FPS-friendly gameplay. With rigorous flight testing, our product offers maximum realism for customers.
Four Season Pack - an ongoing project and always improving.
What does “4 season pack” include?
- Over 70 new multi ecosystems featuring over 45 trees, shrubs and bushes which are placed in the world based on native vegetation. - Animated waterfalls - Active volcanoes - Active wildfires - Spring terrain mask for Los Angeles - Spring flower blossoms in all cities. - Flower fields for spring season in many parts of the world, UK, Africa, Asia, Europe, USA - New... Four Season Pack - an ongoing project and always improving.
What does “4 season pack” include?
- Over 70 new multi ecosystems featuring over 45 trees, shrubs and bushes which are placed in the world based on native vegetation. - Animated waterfalls - Active volcanoes - Active wildfires - Spring terrain mask for Los Angeles - Spring flower blossoms in all cities. - Flower fields for spring season in many parts of the world, UK, Africa, Asia, Europe, USA - New tree distribution by elevation. - Works great with photogrammetry trees, including new WU8 (Australia) - Four multi seasons. Changes seasons on the opposite side of the hemisphere. - Real tree model of Joshua trees in Joshua National Park - (24800 Joshua trees). - New 3d tree (Pinus Sylvestris) (5000 in Norway) - Redwood giant trees in California - New Blood Dragon trees in Socotra Island, Yemen (3000 Trees) - Famous Hills in China by Li River - Rocky cliff islands. - 3d winter trees in small patches in specific areas only. - 3d Plumeria trees in Honolulu, Hawaii - 17,000 Rhododendron 3d trees in mountain of Nepal in Sagarmatha National Park - Baobab 3d trees in Madagascar - Wildflowers and flower farms in Amsterdam and Africa, and UK for spring season. - Covers the whole earth. - True to life size trees - Cleared trees in 100's of runways. - Barely have any impact on performance. - Over 60 different shapes and species of trees and bushes. You will discover more variety of trees in most places. You will now find various sizes and colors of palm trees in tropical areas. Trees have been added to many areas based on native trees. Many conifer trees that were placed in wrong areas have been removed and replaced with deciduous trees. Many of the very tall trees have been replaced with shorter ones.
- Every season changes colors depending on region. conifers in north Canada or Alaska and other colder areas will remain green no matter what season you choose. Tropical areas will stay green all year long.
- All trees now have normal and natural size, depending on region. Some trees have been enlarged (mostly within cities to match real life trees. Some trees have been reduced in other places. This is done based on research and studying images from Google and Bing data. You will notice denser vegetation in most areas.
Spring: Spring Season mod will change trees and shrubs to shades of beautiful spring colors within cities only. Forest and areas outside cities will have bright spring green colors only. You will find colorful trees such as cherry blossom, jacaranda, wisteria, etc. There are pink, purple, white, yellow colored trees.
Summer: All trees and shrubs now have beautiful shades of green and different sizes. Added a variety of tree types to each region. Added missing palm trees in some tropical areas. Added cactus to some of the desert areas.
Fall: This mod will convert trees all over the world into fall season colors. Tropical areas will have less fall colors since they stay mostly green all year round. This is a must have to bring the beauty of fall season into this amazing sim. All trees and shrubs have now beautiful brown, green, orange, yellow and red colors, depending on region.
Winter: Winter Mod changes most trees to multiple brown and gray colors. (except conifer trees) Brown/gray trees look much more natural in winter and with snow instead of green trees with snow. Most other trees and shrubs now have brown and pale green colors, depending on region.
Winter season does not automatically place snow in scenes. If you want to see snow, you will have to add snow manually in the weather setting or fly in an area in live weather to see snow. Bare winter trees are only placed in specific spots.
Updates:
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September 16, 2024
Season Pack 8. 1, Earth FX Edition
Restrictions removed. Follow new installation method in install. txt
September 14, 2024
Introducing Season Pack 8, Earth FX Edition. More Than Just Seasons!
Watch trailer video: https://youtu. be/wMai9bswgzo I'm thrilled to announce the next evolution of Season Pack 8 with the new Earth FX edition!
This update delivers numerous improvements, paving the way for future advancements beyond MSFS2024, and introduces exciting new features, with regular updates to come that will continually expand coverage and enhance your experience.
Expanded Features:
- Introducing animated waterfalls, launching with 2 iconic waterfalls at 2 breathtaking locations! Yosemite and Angel Falls. My goal is to feature all iconic waterfalls from around the world, and each update will bring us closer to achieving this vision. Each waterfall's size, height, and flow speed will be uniquely determined by the height and shape of its surrounding cliffs, creating a truly immersive experience.
- Active Volcanoes - including currently erupting volcanoes with mesmerizing animated lava explosions, flowing molten lava, ash cloud lightning, and ash clouds that swirl and dance in the air.
- Active Wildfires with roaring animated flames and smoke towering thousands of feet into the air, leaving behind a trail of scorched earth and burnt trees.
- Spring Terrain Mask for Los Angeles, transforming dry brown mountains and hills into vibrant green landscapes during the spring season (initially covering from Oxnard to Los Angeles, with planned expansion to other areas).
Here's what's new in this edition:
* Updated ecosystems list: [see bottom] * Five animated waterfalls in Yosemite Valley with 3d trees and animated fog. * Animated Angel Falls with custom-made cliffs. * Stromboli Volcano Italy with animated lava explosions and lava flows and vegetation enhancements. * Merapi Volcano, Indonesia - animated ash clouds and lava flows. * Etna Volcano, Italy - animated ash clouds and lava explosions. * Kanlaon Volcano, Philippines - animated ash clouds. * Karymsky Volcano, Russian - animated ash cloud and ash cloud lightning; about once every minute) * New spring green terrain mask for Los Angeles (covering Oxnard to Santa Monica Mountains) * Thunder Mountain Wildfires with 30,000 burnt trees and post-fire effects. * Iceland vegetation update. * Removed previous terrain mask. * Replaced Photogrammetry Trees in varies locations. * Simplified seasons to 4 distinct seasons (instead of 8), paving the way for integration with MSFS 2024's Seasons feature, with ongoing assessment and refinement to follow. Feel free to make a comment on MSFS forum or youtube if you want a specific POI added to the next update and I will add it to the list for the following update.
Changes to Biome:
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Season Update V7. 5 December 15, 2023
1- Following cities now have enhanced fall colors:
2- Added thousands of giant redwoods trees to the following state parks in California:
- Armstrong Redwoods State Park - Humboldt Redwoods State Park
3- Hollywood sign fixed.
4- Removed few leftover trees above tree lines in northern regions (Alaska and Canada)
Season Update V7. 4 December 6, 2023
New install instructions required by simmarket: New zip files uploaded for each folder so you can choose the season you wish to install.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT install more than one season at a time
1- Choose and install the season you wish in your community folder. 2- Install "model Assets" in your community folder. 3- Install the "optional" terrain mask folder in your community folder. 4- Restart MSFS.
Season Update V7. 3 November 22, 2023
1- Updates, improvements and fixes for various parts of the world. 2- Custom Spring blossom trees added in San Francisco and Seattle areas.
PS. More updates and new packages will be available within the next few days from simmarket.
Season Update V7. 2a Nov 3rd, 2022
Auto season installer removed. See install. txt
Season Update V7. 2 Feb. 8th, 2022
Reduced some of the large trees in Australia which was caused by World Update 8 (Australia) Other minor enhancements.
Season Update V7. 1 January 29th, 2022
- Los Angeles photogrammetry trees reduced in Santa Monica mountains, Hollywood Hills, Griffith Park, Burbank, Glendale, around LAX, most parks and beaches. - China hills missing texture fixed. - Removed trees near runways: LOAV and KIWA. - Minor fixes and improvements; including Scandinavia and tree in Texas.
Season Update V7. 00 January 17th, 2022
- Four new in between seasons for smoother transition between seasons: - Late Winter - Early Spring'' - opposite season in the southern hemisphere. Mixed winter and spring colors trees. Spring trees don't have any blossoms in this set. - Late Fall - Early Winter" - opposite season in the southern hemisphere. More vivid and brighter fall colors mixed with brown winter trees. - Late Summer - Early Fall" - opposite season in the southern hemisphere. Green summer trees mixed with yellow/orange fall colors. - Late Spring - Early Summer" - opposite season in the southern hemisphere. Mix of spring color trees with summer green trees.
- Southern Florida updates. Updated trees and added 3d models of new dead trees, trees with moss hanging, mangrove trees, cattail grass, tall grass, water lilies in parts of the areas. . Can be searched in POI within sim. Search for "everglades". (WARNING: Due to high amount of 3d tree models and grass in Everglades, FPS will drop - This is why only specific areas are filled with 3d trees and grass) - Water Mask in Kauai, Hawaii. By Lihue airport. Water mask will now be part of 4 season pack. Every update, there will be a new water mask. - 3d tree folder is now part of seasons folders. There is no longer a separate folder for 3d trees. You can delete the existing 3d tree folder. - New model asset folder has been added which should be installed from the new app or manually. - Replaced photogrammetry trees with 3d bare winter trees around Eiffel Tower in Paris. - Added updated fall trees in alps (see POI) - Enhanced winter colors in Rio, Brazil - Removed white frozen trees in Alaska - Removed tall trees from near runway 01 in TDCF - Reduced winter tree colors in parts of mid California - Removed palms from Tasmanian in summer season.
Season Update V6. 7 December 26th, 2021
- Reduced Photogrammetry trees in Chicago - Reduced Photogrammetry trees in Portsmouth, UK - Custom fall season colors in Chicago - Custom fall season colors in Stockholm - 5000 leafless 3d winter trees added in parts of Stockholm and by airports. - Custom fall season colors in Oslo - Custom fall season colors in Copenhagen - Fixed Black Forest outer edges in Germany. - England and Scotland tree elevation data updated. Higher elevations have no trees or only small bushes. Covers entire England and Scotland. - Added 100's of pine plantations in the UK. - Winter tree colors updated. - Added new updated Heather flowers in the UK. Search in POI. - Added new updated Yellow Gorse Bushes in the UK that stretches about 200 miles on the west coast. Search in POI. (you can now delete the entire Gorse bush folder as this is now part of spring, summer and fall season since they bloom from end of Jan. to Nov. - Ice covered, frozen trees added in the lower part of Alaska. - Other minor corrections.
Season Update V6. 61 December 12th, 2021
Seasons: Minor fixes in colors and 3d trees.
Terrain Mask Version 1. 64 Increased internal mask opacity so roads and runways can stay clear of snow in winter (even with heavy snow by using value 100 in terrain mask), in these expanded areas: Canada, Alaska, Scandinavia, Japan, UK, and Mid to East part of USA.
Season Update V6. 6 December 8th, 2021
- Reduced purplish color cast from winter trees caused by recent SU7 updates. - Updated trees in parts of Thailand and Cambodia - Updated/fixed 3d winter trees in UK - Removed trees close to following runways: LEAX, SKBO, LFML, EDDM - Updated terrain mask that could prevent content manager from loading.
Season Update V6. 5 December 2nd, 2021
Added 3d winter trees around following airports:
- Shoreham UK - Heathrow UK - Frankfurt, Germany - Glasgow UK - Manchester, UK - Exeter, UK - Bristol, UK
Restored water mask for Rum Cay Island 23. 68065931869176, -74. 84596960313267
Removed trees near runways in following airports: EKBI, EDDM, EDMA, LFSB, EKCH
Trees around Nuremberg Castle updated.
Canary islands updated. (Trees based on elevation data)
Added "Black Forest" in Colorado - Evergreen pine trees.
Updated winter trees colors in many locations.
Reduced photogrammetry trees in following cities: (mostly in parks and open areas)
- Tokyo - Las Vegas (including Las Vegas Blvd. ) - Warner Robins, Georgia - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Montgomery, Alabama
Reduced fall colors in Texas areas (matched colors based on city cam)
Reduced palm trees in Ecuador and other parts of tropicals.
Reduced density of some of the palm tree fields in tropical areas.
Northern Andean páramo trees updated
Tamaulipan mezquital tree updated
Terrain mask 1. 63 update:
Extended mask to parts of the west USA. Added a new grey mask color which makes all runways and roads greyish instead of brown. Due to requests, brown color is still accessible for those who prefer brown color.
If you wish for runways and roads to be visible during heavy snow or live weather with snow, use 98%, 99% or 100% value in xml file. (instruction included). This will assure all runways and roads are always visible in any snowy condition.
Fixed a conflict that caused content manager to disappear in MSFS. Fixed a conflict that caused road traffic to disappear in few parts of the world.
Update V6. 4 November 21st, 2021
- Fixed a name conflict with Asobo's SU7 update which caused some pink colors to appear in some airports. (Must update 3d tree folder) - Reduced photogrammetry trees in Vienna, Austria - Reduced photogrammetry trees in Frankfurt, Germany - Reduced photogrammetry trees in Leipzig, Germany - Reduced photogrammetry trees in Zurich, Switzerland - Removed trees near runway 07L/25R in EDDF (Frankfurt) - Enhanced fall colors in parts of Germany, France, Czechia, Austria and Switzerland. (within cities only)
Update V6. 3 November 18th, 2021
1- New York
- Removed photogrammetry trees along coasts and rivers (~240 miles) - Removed all trees from bridges, railroads, highways, ships, cargo containers, etc. - Removed photogrammetry trees from all parks and golf courses and few city blocks. - Removed/cleaned some of the broken debris and boats along shores and added real 3d boats. (to see all of 3d boats you must have "Island, sunken boats" installed) Note: Not all photogrammetry trees are removed. - You may be lucky to see 100's of seagulls flying around.
2- San Francisco
- Removed photogrammetry trees along coasts, parks and places that were most visible. - Removed trees from bridges, ships, cargo containers, etc.
3- Nuremberg, Germany Removed photogrammetry trees from parks and along rivers and some city blocks.
4- Updated flowers in Valley of flowers, India
5- Updated fall trees in south France
Other minor fixes.
Update V6. 20 November 11th, 2021
- Removed about 95% of all photogrammetry trees in Naples, Italy. - Removed/cleaned some of the photogrammetry trees in Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver fall season updated in surrounding hills. - Enhanced fall season for all Colorado National Parks. - Updates fall season trees in Iowa, parts of Kansas, and Missouri. - Trees removed from KHOU airport. - Trees removed from EDLV airport. - Bora Bora - removed sunken hut satellite images from water and added few boats. - Enhanced spring color trees in most cities.
Update V6. 19 November 4th, 2021
- Fixed the conflict issue with FlyTampa Athens airport. - Updated trees in some part of Colorado - Updated trees in Greek Islands - Updated trees in Ethiopian desert. - Added POI for Pinus Sylvestris trees in Skuleskogen National Park in Sweden
Terrain Mask update V1. 5
1- Option to change opacity of mask in xml text file. 2- This update should reduce tile popping that few are experiencing. 3- Removed terrain masks from some parts of the Greek islands and Athens and west of the USA to modify. 4- See "knows issues. txt" so you are aware of the current issues.
Update V6. 18 November 1st, 2021
Fall colors in UK are now less vibrant. All trees in higher elevation in UK have been replaced with smaller bushes. Most winter tree colors updated. Added more fall trees in mid USA states and parts of Canada. Removed trees close to runways in Athens. Removed few tree on Bremen airport (EDDW) Removed few wrong trees Tahiti island. Removed excess palm trees in few cities in north CA. Fixed wrong colors showing in few parts of Brazil and China. POI list updated
Terrain Mask Version 1. 4 1- Changed opacity in some locations. 2- Terrain Mask now covers mid to west USA, Canada, Alaska, Japan, New Zealand, Europe, west of Russia. 4- Some masks in West USA were removed to enhance and will be applied in the next update. 5- Reduced tiles from 512x512 to 32x32 to reduce tiling popping.
Season version V6. 17 October 23th, 2021
1- Removed bright eucalyptus trees from southern hemisphere. 2- Excess palm trees from parts of Florida removed. 3- Updated Fall season trees in parts of North East USA.
Update V6. 16 October 19th, 2021
Terrain colors adjusted for Fall/Winter season for Entire USA, Europe, and Japan. (see coverage map Terrain mask map coverage1. jpg and Terrain mask map coverage2. jpg - More areas will be added in following updates) Note: This is an experimental feature. This changes terrain colors to brownish tones and less saturated greens so it blends well with trees in fall or winter seasons. It also changes textures for roads and runways. This is why it is in a separate folder in case you want to remove it. POI added for most 3d trees. Updated entire Japan biomes. Updated trees in Northwestern Himalayan mountains and cities. Updated summer trees in Sierra Nevada forests. Updated trees in Nansei Island. Updated fall colors in upper florida. Bamboo trees updated. Elevation tree line fix for Striding Edge, uk (more areas will be updated in following updates)
Update V6. 15 October 8th, 2021
- Tasmania spring season colors fixed. - Japan fall season issues fixed. - Updated Southern California fall season colors and bush sizes. - Removed palm trees from the end of runway in Bugalaga. - Palm tree size reduced in some areas. - Removed the trees in front of Rwy 28R LOWK Klagenfurt - Fixed tree issues in LFLJ airport in all seasons - Changed trees to bushes in Heligoland island - Other minor fixes and enhancements.
Update V6. 14 September 24th, 2021
1- Enhanced fall season for Aspen, Colorado Yellow, orange and brown pines trees, yellow birch trees and other colorful trees added in the area
2- Enhanced fall season for Alps Small patches of yellow and brown pines as well as mixe of pine trees added throughout the whole alps mountains.
3- Fixed fall season colors in Managua city.
4- Minor fixes and enhancements.
Update V6. 13 September 12th, 2021
Many cities in Siberia and Russia updated in all seasons Lebanon trees update. California mountain trees update.
Update V6. 12 September 11th, 2021
Fall color enhancement in most part of the world. Adjusted fall season trees in Switzerland. Removed tall trees from Heligoland, Germany Updated trees in Northern African cities.
Update V6. 11 September 8th, 2021
Enhanced fall season created for Toronto and Los Angeles. Removed excess palm trees from Everglades, Florida and some part of Sri Lanka New York central park winter season update.
Update V6. 10 August 29th, 2021
Enhanced Fall cities: Paris, London, Ottawa Enhanced spring season in Osaka, Japan. (POI added) St Barch island update. (summer season) LGSK - reduced tree heights. WMKK (placed palm tree plantations around the airport) Added few palm trees in Jeju Island within the city. Cairo city and Nile river area vegetation update.
Update V6. 09 August 22th, 2021
Enhanced Fall Season for Washington DC, USA and Berlin, Germany. Added missing trees on mountains around KEB airport. Tahiti Island Update. Pink/purple colors around airports were fixed in the previous version.
Update V6. 08 August 20th, 2021
Pine tree colors correction. Updated bushes in North China and Mongolia.
Update V6. 07 August 17th, 2021
Fixed pink colors around airports.
Update V6. 06 August 10th, 2021
1- Updated trees in Sedona, Arizona 2- Updated Northern Pacific Alaskan coastal forests 3- Updated trees in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Russia 4- Added ~5,000 pinus sylvestris in Norway: GPS: 59. 098337461301305, 9. 713335649241145 5- Removed trees from Bealach na Bà and Darmoor, UK 6- Remove some photogrammetry trees in Long beach port, CA 7- Japan fix in progress - partially covered missing trees in parts of forest for fall season. More fix in next update. 8- Added Burgundy Prunus trees in cities for summer season. 9- Fixed issues with Eucalyptus trees. 10- Yosemite Valley Fall season update. 11- Updated Sardinia islands for all 4 seasons. 12- Saint Barth island update 13- Pine tree colors update in fall season for the entire world.
Update V6. 05 (SU5) August 5th, 2021
Added missing pine trees in Otter Mountains in canada Hawaii jungles enhanced. Fixed pine trees in New Jersey area Fixed/Removed eucalyptus trees and few part of world. Other minor enhancements.
Update V6. 04 (SU5 Compatible) August 1st. , 2021
Compatibility with Sim Update 5. Older season version will not work with sim update 5. Kauai, Hawaii jungles enhanced. New size and color variation. Added Pinus Sylvestris trees in Skuleskogen National Park in Sweden. Manila airport trees restored. Singapore airport trees restored. . Palm trees on Santa Monica and Venice beaches (Los Angeles) restored. Amsterdam spring trees restored. New York Central Park winter trees for fall and winter season.
Update V6. 00 (SU5) July 27th, 2021
Compatibility with Sim Update 5. Older season version will not work with sim update 5. Some of the tree size in every city in the world is reduced to work better with photogrammetry mode on. Added color variety to trees and shrubs. 3000 Dragon blood trees added in Socotra Island, Yemen. (in the mountains between Hadiboh toward south. Bora Bora update. Now all huts are complete on the island. New Zealand - Updated trees in south east regions. New Zealand - Custom fall season colors for Nelson city and ArrowTown. Removed trees from ships and bridges in USS Lexington, TX Removed trees from ships in San Diego ports. Update giant redwood trees in Yosemite. GPS: 36. 45199953879019, -118. 6120654751701 Innsbruck, LOWI winter trees are now part of winter season in the same folder.
Update: July 12th, 2021 Version 5. 12
New 3d tree (Pinus Sylvestris) - Added 15 miles of this trees in Bolzano, Italy. (POI added - Search for Italy). Custom fall trees are added to the same area. (to be used with fall season to see fall trees) GPS: 46. 51875109142693, 11. 359686440007536
Added missing Tall trees in Fairways airport, Oregon. Added more Cherry blossom clusters in Tokyo, Japan. Added custom fall season colors in Montereal city, Canada. Updated trees in parts of Eastern Canada and USA.
New file added faq. txt
News: New tree LOD with faster performance will be available by Asobo on July 27th.
Update: July 4th, 2021 Version 5. 11
- New Eucalyptus (Gum tree) with white trunk added in most of the world: USA, Europe, and more in Australia and New Zealand. - St Barth - Shortened trees close to runway - Saba Island - Increased density - Madeira Island - Replaced pine trees with deciduous. - Palm Spring, CA - Added palm trees - Italy - enhanced fall colors - Las Vegas - Reduced cactus trees. - Rio Grande Valley, Texas - Added palm trees. - Parts of Kentucky and West Virginia - Enhanced trees. - Fixed winter trees in southern hemisphere in cities. - Agriturismo Baccoleno, Asciano in Tuscany, Italy - Added Cypress tree along the road. GPS: 43. 20342225730176, 11. 583786000017136
Update: June 26, 2021 Version 5. 1
Added 1000 plumeria trees (7 different colors) in parts of Honolulu, Hawaii. (from Int. airport toward downtown).
Added 17,000 Rhododendron (family of Azalea) in mountain of Nepal in Sagarmatha National Park GPS: 28. 507457,83. 697780
Consolidate many of the folders into 3d folders.
Fixed the wrong color trees in south Jamaica.
Fixed trees in north of Kauai, Hawaii.
Update: June 16, 2021 Version 5. 08
UK Yellow Gorse bushes are now in separate folder and can be removed or added in community folder. So if you don't want to see them, just remove it from community folder.
LOWI Airport winter trees. (11,000 leafless winter trees). The coverage of trees are about 2 x 5 miles (3. 2 x 8 kilometers). (To be used with Winter N. Summer S, Season only)
Vancouver Int. Airport Trees overlay.
MRSN, Costa Rica. Trees overlay.
Update: June 6, 2021 Version 5. 07
- New Season: Winter North / Summer South - Update on all trees. - Bora Bora Island update - GPS: -16. 49849754904331, -151. 74165370643146 - Zhangjiajie hills - GPS: 29. 316165649463287, 110. 43470262640763 - Updates on CYQB airport and surrounding cities and mountains. - Update on Long beach, Los Angeles port. - Removed trees from ships.
Update May 29, 2021 Version 5. 06
- New Multi Season Fall North/Spring South Season with over 20 sets of fall colors in different locations. - Manually Added 230 miles of completely new ecosystem in north and west of Nova Scotia (N. E. USA) The new areas have deciduous trees instead of conifers only . (fall season) - Airport tree overlays to override other airport mods are now available in all seasons. (a separate bgl file) - Black forest in Germany is now available in all seasons. (a separate bgl file) - Added purple, pink, yellow flowers in Dartmoor National Park, UK. - Complete redo of Sierra Nevada Forest. - Removed all super tall pine trees around the world. They will be replaced with actual 3d trees. - POI (point of interests):
- 100 giant Redwood trees added in Sierra Nevada Forest. GPS: 36. 609483,-118. 917048 - Added about 1000 famous hills in China, just north of Guilin city by the Li River. - GPS: 25. 472090074958356, 110. 37745990843072 - Added custom ecosystems in Mammoth lakes and El Capitan, Yosemite in California. - GPS: 37. 568960,-118. 968324 - Added several cliff rock islands in Palau Penem Island (available in all seasons) - GPS: -0. 5710936798044981, 130. 27373171822512 - Added several baobab trees in "Baobab Alley of Madagascar" (Spring/Fall season) - GPS: -20. 250557531336383, 44. 41896713284299
Fixes:
- Part of the season trees were missing in Amsterdam and surrounding areas. - Removed palm trees in higher elevation in SE Asia.
Update May 16, 2021
New Multi Season Summer/Winter Season V5. 00 Featuring: 1- Summer in northern hemisphere and Winter in southern hemisphere. 2- New 3d winter trees. (for multi season summer/winter season only). Sydney and Madagascar are the first regions to have these 3d trees. You can find these trees in Sydney by downtown, Opera house and airport and scattered throughout the city. There are about 260 of them in the city. New trees will be a separate folder that you can place in your community folder. 3- New 3d Baobab trees in Madagascar. You can find these by the beach at Faux Cap city in the southern part of Madagascar. 4- Repaint of Grand Canyon National Park and Kaibab National Forest. This repaint covers 130 by 130 square miles. Video shows before and after. Left side is after. https://youtu. be/OYPf_n1qth4
Minor enhancement and fixes in other seasons.
Update 5. 02 - Update for Multi Season for Spring/Fall
1- Added “Black Forest” in Germany (100x25 Sq. miles of pine trees) GPS: 48. 34099004187883, 8. 175976438972311 2- Added Heather flower fields in North York Moors National Park, UK (30x15 Sq. miles of flowers) 3- Palm trees in Santa Monica beach and Venice Beach and Sherman Way in San Fernando Valley. Palm trees along South Las Vegas Blvd in Las Vegas. 4- Lavender fields in France. GPS: 44. 108013,5. 399653 5- Flower fields in Castelluccio Di Norcia, Italy 6- Fix trees in Utah (St. George, Washington and Hurricane cities) 7- Update on Mount Aspiring and Mount Cook National Park New Zealand 8- SE Asia update (Thailand) 9- Override pine trees in Changi airport in Singapore (used by airport mod) to tropical trees. 10- Late Spring/Early Summer Season started. 11- New custom trees in development. Bamboo, Baobab, Birch, new leafless winter trees, etc.
Update 5. 00 - Multi Season for Spring/Fall Multi Season for Spring/Fall (Spring in northern hemisphere and Fall in southern hemisphere and tropics in equator. (only spring/fall is done so far. Summer/Winter will be done by May 2021)
Please see this map to see where seasons are located: https://i. imgur. com/0O3VRjH. jpg in Spring/fall mod. New features: New method of adding unlimited ecosystems in a single area. As an example, even each street in a city can have different sets of trees or different colors. Example: https://i. imgur. com/rmeG3I6. png or this: https://i. imgur. com/nO9mZQV. pngMulti ecosystems are being added to all regions in the world and updates will be available weekly.
Colorful flower fields in Amsterdam, Netherland by the airport. (more will be added)
Cherry blossom clusters added in the following cities:Chicago, Saint Louise, Washington, New York, Paris, Vienna, London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Hamburg, Zurich, Milano. (more cities will be added)(These are mostly placed around downtowns or rivers crossing cities or around lakes in cities or near famous landmarks. )
Cluster of Fall trees added in Sydney, Cape Town. (more will be added)
Added cluster of flowers in Valley of Flowers National Park in India. (GPS: 30. 728925363121213, 79. 60534591574365)
Few flower fields of colourful crop of Rape Seed added in Thurbly, UK (more will be added)
Fixes: Fixed Gustavia (trimmed some tall trees that blocked view from landing) Caribbean shrublands - changed from tropical to dry shrubs land. Only half of Madagascar island should have palm trees. Other half is not tropical.
Update 4. 64: Enhancements in Israel, Turkey, Greece. Added yellow flowering gorse bushes in mid and upper part of UK and upper part of New zealand. Updates in Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Germany.
Update 4. 63: Performance increase and expanded Tree LOD for Spring Season. See map below to see latest coverage:
Fixed a tree height introduced in last update (spring season) Reduced trees with blossom in Canada.
Update 4. 60:
1- New Tree LOD - Not only this will increase LOD but also performance. See the map here to see where it covers: https://drive. google. com/file/d/1DDekEoxrXDwxL-oDa-ubG8N9peEvVV0E/view?usp=sharing
More updates coming daily to cover more areas. These LOD changes are applied for Spring seasons currently and will be applied to other seasonss after spring is done.
There is an estimated 3 to 5 miles Tree LOD increase.
2- Fixed repeating tree patterns in one of the trees.
Update 4. 5: 1- Updates in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Israel, Turkey, Fiji, Few places in SE Asia 2- Fixed a typo in Europe which resulted in red trees.
Update 4. 4: California Mountains update. Catalina Island update. Middle-east (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Yemen, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Bahrain) Canary Islands updates. Balearic Island update. Bathurst Island, Australia update. Added missing trees in part of Alaska Added more evergreen trees to cities in Australia. '
Update 4. 3: 1- Optimization and performance. You may gain 1 or 2 FPS with this update. 2- Iceland update - Removed most of the trees and replaced them with grass and moss. 3- Updates on tropical regions of Africa, India and Sri Lanka 4- Fixed Spring colors in Colorado and mid USA region. 5- Minor fixes and enhancements.
Update 4. 2: 1- Wildflower and new bushes with flowers added in Africa (Spring Season). See new map (in gallery) to find where these flowers are. Colors on the map indicate the flower colors. In the following updates, I will expand these to other areas.
2- Yellow Larch trees added in Finland, Russia, Mongolian (Fall Season)
3- Minor adjustments to other seasons.
I made a discovery that Tree LOD is related to latitude. LOD works best if you fly close or in Equator and it gets worse as you fly toward South and North Poles. Hopefully Asobo will fix the LOD soon.
These GPS coordinates may help you locate the flowers in Africa:
Update: 4. 10 New winter trees. Added burnt trees by 2 volcanoes in Hawaii Added aftermath burnt trees in Brazil and Amazon wildfires in 2020 Spring colors reduced in many areas. Removed a few tall palm trees blocking runways. Density of trees reduced in Tanzania. Density of trees reduced in some rural areas. Fixed the balance of conifers and deciduous trees in Vancouver areas.
Update: 4. 06 Japan spring update. As requested by fans in Japan. Added more Cherry Blossom, Jacaranda and pink blossom trees in Major cities in Japan.
Fixed trees in part of Florida Keys and TFFJ Airport in Caribbean island.
Update: 4. 05 Added white & light pink blooming trees in small patches around some lakes & parks in following areas in California and Mexico: California: Santa Barbara, San Diego, Moorpark, San Fernando Valley (Chatsworth Park, Balboa Park, Pierce College, Northridge parks, Granada Hills, Burbank), Santa Clarita, Hansen Lake, Riverside, Perris, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, Delmar.
I will add more of these trees to other selected areas.
Update 4. 04
- Updates on Poles and Greenland. - Minor fixes and enhancements in Colorado forest and Himalayan mountains. - Fixed wrong color in one of the trees in Tennessee and Atlanta, USA
Update 4. 02
1- Added several sizes of palm trees (Tiny, short, tall, super tall) to following areas: Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Miami and other smaller cities in the same area and all tropical regions and islands.
2- Fixed winter trees in Egypt.
3- Minor enhancements and optimizations on all seasons.
4- Added "Sitka Spruce" super tall Pine Trees (300 ft (90 m) in very small patches, in the following areas: * Redwood California * Southeast Alaska * Oregon * West of Norway * Queen Charlotte Islands * Northern California coastal forests and Redwood forest * North and West of Vancouver Islands
Sitka spruce is one of the few species documented to exceed 300 ft (90 m) in height. Its name is derived from the community of *Sitka* in southeast Alaska, where it is prevalent. Its range hugs the western coast of Canada and the US, continuing south into northernmost California.
This picture shows a few patches of these tall trees. (made them red just to show size comparison to surrounding area. https://i. imgur. com/g55DwUx. png
Actual color and size: https://i. imgur. com/7O57VKN. png
Closeup: https://i. imgur. com/4QDgPez. png
Actual photos: https://previews. 123rf. com/images/sportactive/sportactive1608/sportactive160800197/61103437-tall-pine-trees-on-a-hill-in-a-national-park. jpg
As you may know, Asobo reduced Tree LOD in the last sim update. I am asking everyone to go VOTE on this page to ask Asobo to bring back the old tree LOD:
Thank you for your time and I hope you enjoy the new trees.
Update 4. 01 New updated executable software is now available for download (see install. txt file) Enhanced spring trees in Colorada forest. Added more palm field in west of Bahamas.
Version 4. 0
1- New Spring blossom color in small parts of cities and around parks and lakes. Blossom tree fields are currently availble in following areas only: East USA, Eastern Australia. More areas will be added in following updates.
2- Over 20 shades of greens for more realistic natural looking trees.
3- Palm field/forests added to the following areas in all single seasons: Hawaii, Sri Lanka, India, Saint Martin Island, bahamas, Saint Martin, all other Caribbean Islands, and other tropical counries and islands. (this is different than the existing palm trees which are mixed with other trees. )
4- Asia updates: (all single seasons) North Korea, Japan, Himalayan forest, China (North East and East of China). Includes all cities.
6- Added Pine tree plantations in Cumbria uk. (fall)
7- Added Sierra national park giant trees. (Pinus Lambertiana AKA Sugar Pine). These trees can grow up to 200 Feet. Although it’s not exact trees due to sim limitation.
Added patches of American larch that turns yellow in fall. Tamarack (Larix laricina), also known as American larch, is a very unique member of the pine family — one that loses its needles in fall. Only one other conifer shares this deciduous nature — the bald cypress. These yellow pines can be spotted in following regions: Arizona and Northern Rockies and Banff national park in Canada where they grow naturally.
8- California updates on mountains and desert areas.
Update 3. 6 (single seasons; Spring, summer, fall, winter) Spring Season V4 will be available Mid March. See video: https://youtu. be/-lD0EvAYSIg
New features: 1- There are now 45 species/shapes of trees, shrubs and bushes in the seasons. 2- New giant pine trees in Sierra and Sequoia National forests. Example: https://i. imgur. com/XSy3Fps. jpg (this is currently being tested and will be updated)
Changes: 1- Added missing pine trees in New England area (North East USA) 2- Reduced fall and winter colors in northern Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, South Alabama, and Mississippi 3- Reduced tree density in some part of Arizona. 4- Added several new bushes/flowers in tropical areas. 5- Tree size adjustment in Florida Keys.
Update 3. 04
1- For those of you who are using Orbx Airport addon/mods, you may have seen different color trees around the airports. This is because Orbx, sometimes takes the trees from the opposite side of the earth which can be different season. To fix this, I have created 4 new SINGLE seasons called "Single_SeasonPack V. 35" which is available as free download. If you don't use orbx, you can still use the multi seasons. Single seasons means the whole planet (except tropical areas) will be one season. Tropicals will always remain green.
2- Added more cactus in Baja California desert and Gulf of California 3- Cactus colors fixed (from brown to green) 4- Added missing cactus in Las Vegas in winter season. 5- Added evergreen scots pine trees in rural areas in Europe. 6- Reduce the amount and sizes of bushes in Mojave desert, Baja California desert, Chihuahuan desert, Gulf of California xeric scrub, Sonoran desert bushes. 7- Removed some of the brown trees from Florida keys. 8- Added missing blossom trees in Chicago in spring season. 9- Replaced most deciduous trees with evergreen trees in southern and western France, and north of Spain.
Update 3. 03 Enhanced/fixed trees in:
1- Orinoco wetlands in South America 2- Trinidad and Tobago in South America 3- Manus Island 4- Banda sea islands 5- Beni savanna in Bolivia 6- Parts of Cuba 7- Trees around edge of the two major lakes in Dominican Republic 8- Seychelles forests 9- Trees in Paraguay 10- Some of the smaller islands in Caribbeans
Update 3. 02 1- Mato Grosso regions in Brazil - replaced winter trees with tropical. 2- South France - Added conifers in mountains. 3- Corsica Island - More bushes and scrubs and less trees. 4- Season mods now show correctly in the game content manager with correct season name and version number.
Update 3. 01 1- Fixed few islands in tropical areas that didn't have the correct colors trees. 2- Added missing trees with blossom and spring colors in parts of Washington south and north Carolina and Florida
Update 3. 0
Some of these changes are based on your feedback. I appreciate your support and hope to continue to make these seasons better.
- New spring colors (worldwide) - (Less bright and mixed with summer colors) - Changes to summer colors and trees (worldwide) - Added variety of trees in tropical areas. - Improved trees in jungles and rainforests. Trees don't look like cotton candy from above (see new picture added) - 16 new sets of Fall colors which are spread out throughout cities in the USA and Europe. You may see different fall colors in different cities. - Fall colors outside cities now have new colors to blend better with mountains and grass. - Fall colors close to the equator have early fall colors. (dull green and few yellow trees). The more you fly toward the north, you will notice more fall colors. - Spring and summer: Replaced some of the overgrown trees with narrower/thinner trees that blocked roads within cities. - Adjusted trees (color and size) in several areas in New York, South Australia, California, Asia, Mexico, Brazil. - Matched to real life size in many places, based on Google Earth 3d viewer. - Matched tropical colors and trees throughout all seasons since they stay the same all year long. - Fix trees in Mojave desert cities (Phoenix, Tucson, etc) in Fall season. - Fixed trees in Vienna, Austria and Hungary.
Update: 2. 5 Removed brown trees from summer in part of the tropical jungle in amazon.
Update: 2. 4 Reduced bright green spring colors, and trees with blossom from North/East of south america. Reduced palm trees in certain areas from North/East of south america.
Update 2. 3 Fixed trees in Spring season in Argentina and west of Amazon jungles.
Update 2. 2 Fixed winter trees in part of south Africa.
Update 2. 1 Added missing palm trees in part of Mexico.
Welcome to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport - East China’s premier aviation gateway- now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Opened on August 12, 2021, this modern facility succeeded Liuting International Airport as the primary airport serving the dynamic coastal city of Qingdao. Situated in Jiaodong, Jiaozhou, approximately 39 kilometers from central Qingdao, ZSQD stands as the largest airport in Shandong Province. With a design capacity of 35 million passengers per year, it fea... Welcome to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport - East China’s premier aviation gateway- now available for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Opened on August 12, 2021, this modern facility succeeded Liuting International Airport as the primary airport serving the dynamic coastal city of Qingdao. Situated in Jiaodong, Jiaozhou, approximately 39 kilometers from central Qingdao, ZSQD stands as the largest airport in Shandong Province. With a design capacity of 35 million passengers per year, it features state-of-the-art terminals, streamlined taxiways, and world-class infrastructure, making it a key hub on China’s eastern seaboard.
- Detailed terminals - Simple terminal interior design - Detailed ground markings - Moving custom boarding jet bridges - Includes more than 300 iconic city buildings and landmarks - Includes Jiaodong Bridge - Beautiful night scene effects - Custom departure, arrival, and approach routes - All models have LOD functions and have been tested with Xbox - ILS information: Rwy17: 110. 15; Rwy35: 109. 75; Rwy16: 111. 9; Rwy34: 108. 55
Experience the unparalleled thrill of piloting the Proto-T1, the ultimate sci-fi Jet glider designed for the discerning virtual aviator. The Proto-T1 isn't just an aircraft; it's a gateway to the future, combining cutting-edge technology with sleek, aerodynamic design. What sets the Proto-T1 apart is its unique dual capability: glide effortlessly through the skies without the engine, harnessing the power of aerodynamics for a serene, silent... Proto-T1: The Versatile Jet Glider of Tomorrow.
Experience the unparalleled thrill of piloting the Proto-T1, the ultimate sci-fi Jet glider designed for the discerning virtual aviator. The Proto-T1 isn't just an aircraft; it's a gateway to the future, combining cutting-edge technology with sleek, aerodynamic design. What sets the Proto-T1 apart is its unique dual capability: glide effortlessly through the skies without the engine, harnessing the power of aerodynamics for a serene, silent flight—or ignite its powerful jet engine to experience the exhilarating rush of high-speed flight. Whether you prefer the peaceful glide of a sailplane or the adrenaline of jet-powered flight, the Proto-T1 delivers a seamless, immersive experience that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in Flight Simulator 2020. Ready for takeoff? Step into the cockpit of the Proto-T1 and elevate your simulation to new heights.
Who is the Proto-T1 For?
The Proto-T1 is crafted for those who seek the ultimate in-flight versatility and, above all, fun. Whether you're a seasoned pilot looking to explore new possibilities or a casual flyer eager for a fresh, exciting experience, this aircraft is designed with you in mind. Its main goal is to offer a joyride like no other. The Proto-T1 is for the aviator who values freedom, adventure, and the sheer joy of flight. If your primary mission is to have fun in the virtual skies, the Proto-T1 is your perfect co-pilot.
Operation is simple, start the engine and wait for 18,000 RPM and fly like a jet or shut the engine and glide!
Recommended to turn off aircraft stress and crash damage.
For help with operation, hit the MENU button located on the right side of the cockpit and toggle the HELP option on.
Features:
- Teleport to the mothership for a sci-fi experience - Comes with a Robopup companion, wag his tail! - All custom designs, modeling and texturing. - 20 custom liveries included.
Feedback is very welcome, kindly drop me an email with any bug reports. I'm at best a novice coder but will do my best to make any needed corrections.
Special thanks to all those that helped me with this project and testing:
SuperTom, LimaKiloMike, KingSasquatchDave (the Taxi idea is entirely his (his version is much better :) and included in his free Thermalsim mod, check it out, Kaharia, AirwolfRO and Flyboy Simulations (creator of the wonderful Rans s6s bush plane).
