X-Plane Scenery & Airports Questions & Answers

From stubborn Ortho4XP download and provider errors to missing overlays, scenery problems often begin outside X-Plane itself. This hub explains map-source failures, server blocks, folder structure, scenery_packs.ini ordering and the checks needed when tiles, libraries or airports do not appear. It also compares worthwhile X-Plane 12 scenery add-ons, considering compatibility, storage requirements and frame-rate cost.

For scenery authors, the Fly Away team’s written and tested answers cover building airports in WED, using current validation rules and resolving common export faults. You will also find practical guidance on preparing and submitting an airport to the X-Plane Scenery Gateway, including moderation expectations, recommended objects and avoiding changes that cause otherwise sound submissions to be rejected.