Just 10 km (6. 2 Miles) south of the Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) is a regional airport that is a well kept secret from millions of travelers that go through Frankfurt International each year:
Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport
With more than 200 take-offs and landings each day Frankfurt-Egelsbach is the busiest regional airport in Germany. At first glance it is often viewed as a small airport, mostly for private aviation. In true life there is much more to it and with over 70. ... Just 10 km (6. 2 Miles) south of the Frankfurt International Airport (EDDF) is a regional airport that is a well kept secret from millions of travelers that go through Frankfurt International each year:
Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport
With more than 200 take-offs and landings each day Frankfurt-Egelsbach is the busiest regional airport in Germany. At first glance it is often viewed as a small airport, mostly for private aviation. In true life there is much more to it and with over 70. 000 aircraft movements each year it is busier than some international airports in Germany.
Challenging Approaches
Frankfurt-Egelsbach offers a special challenging approach procedure on runway 08 as there are power lines under the southern approach path that must be crossed at about 700ft. Coming from north or south you must then make a 90 degree turn from over the "autobahn" (German highway) towards the runway and only have a short distance for final descent to 385ft or 117m.
On approach to runway 26 you have much more space for your final approach, but must also use caution not to sink below the glideslope, as there are train tracks a short distance from the runway. The train tracks have electric overhead lines and posts for the electric powered trains to run on. So be careful!
So why is the airport also known as the airport of the rich & famous in Germany?
Location is what counts! EDFE’s position in the center of Europe makes it attractive to many of the rich & famous who want to avoid the time and hassle of going through a huge international airport as Frankfurt International. A 30 minute drive from downtown Frankfurt makes it the key target airfield for powerful business people to reach the financial capitol of Europe (Frankfurt) quickly and easily. Settled in the center of the large metropolitan area called “Rhein-Main”, it is also a great place for celebrities, such as bands, artists and other influential personalities & politicians to reach a large range of venues in the surrounding major cities, such as Heidelberg, Mannheim, Mainz, Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, Hanau and many more.
Convenience
Low landing fees, fast customs processing in the small terminal, free parking, meeting centers, an exclusive restaurant and conference venues right on sight make it even more attractive to a wide range of people.
Netjets, Private Jets & Warren Buffet, too!
In March 2009 Netjets purchased shares in the airport in through Warren Buffet’s investment company Berkshire Hathaway. Netjets also created their european hub at Frankfurt-Egelsbach airport. In result the airport got much more attention from travelers who can afford the private business jet sector and therefore thee airport received a growth in air traffic. Netjets sold their shares at the end of 2019 to a real estate company and airport management firm. Other shares are held by local communities and a regional energy provider.
Many types of aircraft can land on the 1400m (4593 ft. )
Many types of aircraft can be seen at EDFE, such as single prop aircraft (i. E. Cessna 172, Cessna 208, Piper (all sorts), Diamond, Beechcraft single props, private twin & turbo props such as Diamond DA-42, Beech Barons, King Air, but also business jets such as Cessna Longitude, Bombardier Global, Embraer Phenoms, and even smaller passenger planes, such as the Dornier 328, which can transport 30-40 passengers. The aiport has a weight limit for aircraft up to 20 tones.
Home to Aircraft Charter Companies, Flight Training Schools and Technology Businesses related to the Aero Industry
AOPA - Germany’s largest Aircraft Owner & Pilot Association is seated right at the Egelsbach airport. There are more than 30 aero related companies located on the airfield. You can have your aircraft maintenanced by the aerospace company Roeder Presision, which is located right by the apron.
More information about EDFE can be found here:
https://www. egelsbach-airport. com/index. de. html
The AERMACCHI SF-260 is an Italian light aircraft which has been commonly marketed as a military trainer and aerobatics aircraft.
The SF-260 was designed by Italian aircraft designer Stelio Frati, while production work originally performed by Milan-based aviation manufacturer Aviamilano. On 15 July 1964, the first prototype performed its maiden flight (then designated F-260). Shortly thereafter, responsibility for production was transferred to SIAI Marchetti, who had purchased th... The AERMACCHI SF-260 is an Italian light aircraft which has been commonly marketed as a military trainer and aerobatics aircraft.
The SF-260 was designed by Italian aircraft designer Stelio Frati, while production work originally performed by Milan-based aviation manufacturer Aviamilano. On 15 July 1964, the first prototype performed its maiden flight (then designated F-260). Shortly thereafter, responsibility for production was transferred to SIAI Marchetti, who had purchased the rights to the design; manufacturing continued to be performed by this firm until the company was bought by Aermacchi in 1997. The SF. 260 has been largely sold to military customers as a trainer and light combat aircraft. In addition, there have been limited civil sales to private operators; during the late 1960s, the type was marketed in the United States under the name Waco Meteor. Armed military versions, sold as the SF. 260W Warrior, proved to be popular with smaller air forces, which could arm the type for use in the close air support role. Both piston-powered and turboprop-powered models have been developed.
SIM SKUNK WORKS SF-260 The model, even if it exists in the MSFS 2020 version, has been natively developed by SIM SKUNK WORKS for MSFS 2024 ® , initially on SF version, an upgrade which include the EA (Enhanced Aaircraft) version will be released at no cost for users within the foreseeable future.
MODEL Highly detailed model, fully animated Highly detailed 3D cockpit, fully animated and working Frame rate friendly in single and multiplayer
TEXTURES Highly detailed, high definition,PBR Some different liveries Paintkit available upon request
SYSTEMS Almost all real system have been modelled and working as the real thing Flight dynamics modelled close to real aircraft performances tables
OTHER FEATURES
The aircraft has been developed natively using the new features of 2024.
- It is possible to walk around the aircraft to carry out external pre-flight checks.
- The aircraft uses the MSFS 2024 wear and dirt system, it has been enhanced storing the wear and dirt status for each individual variant/livery, that it’s restored when you reload the aircraft .
- The flight model has been improved, in particular it has been greatly reduced, if not fixed, the behaviour a little nervous on the roll and yaw axis.
Model comes with real aircraft manuals (Italian and English) see /Docs folder
RELEASE NOTES Model can run flawlessly in PC Desktop.
The new LOD system is way too aggressive, which is why we decided to leave only LOD 0 on the external model. This requires the developer mode entry to be enabled: Debug->Debug LODs->Force user LOD 0, note that is already enabled by default, so no action should be requested by user. The dirt on the windshield from the insects does not work as well The function to prevent ice formation in the injector and/or ram air flow restriction is not working, is a known bug of the sim that will be fixed in the next sim update.
SUPPORT SERVICE
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