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We should note, that while there may be some Airport Enhancements
minimal changes and improvements to Antarctica,
As aviation fans and experts will be more than aware, every
Greenland and the regions of Russia which lay beyond
airport – particularly some of the smaller ones – have their
the 60N latitude line, most of these three areas may quirks, looks, and uniqueness that makes them stand out from
still be at LOD9, at least for the foreseeable future.
each other. Whether it be the composition or distinct color of
Download from the file library here. the tarmac on the runway, or the way lush greenery separates
the landing strips, or even how the lights appear upon
approach, the finer details available in some of the airport
FreeMeshX USA LOD-12 Mesh Scenery Add-On enhancement programs make all the difference.
While the United States is already at the highest Airport Ground Texture Upgrade
possible terrain level of detail out of the box (and the
same level as the standard FreeMeshX package above), As the title suggests, this particular add on focuses on the
appearance and texture of the ground and runways of the
the FreeMeshX USA LOD-12 will be of particular
interest to anyone who likes to explore the United world’s airports. While this might sound trivial, such detail
often makes the difference between an “OK” flight simulation
States from the virtual skies as it brings the USA terrain
experience and a genuinely authentic one.
up to LOD-12 level of detail.
So, whether you are approaching one of the world’s largest
and state-of-the-art airports, or a single runway out-of-the-
way place in the middle of the country, what you see on your
computer screen will be as close as dammit to what you would
see if you peered out of a real cockpit window as you brought
your plane into land.
Adding an even further level of authenticity is the “weathering
There is much improved and finer detailed terrain over
effects” and general wear-and-tear on the runways
most areas of America. However, while such intriguing
themselves, right down to the individual cracks in the tarmac.
and beautiful areas as Hawaii and the mysterious and
brutal landscapes of Alaska are still awaiting significant Grab the file in the library here.
improvements, we would imagine this will surely only High Definition Airport Parking & Jetways
be a matter of time.
Compatible with the FSX, including Steam Edition and
It is still very much worth installing for those who wish
Prepar3D, the HD add-on of airport parking and jetways is
to traverse over the majestic landscapes of the United another often overlooked little extra that packs a punch far
States. And what’s more, it is compatible with all
above its weight in terms of detail and that everlasting search
versions of FSX, including the Steam Edition, as well as
for realistic views from the cockpit.
all versions of Prepar3D. Furthermore, there is no need
to download the N40W085.bgl fix as this is also
included within the program.
View/download over in the file library.
