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Scruffyduck Software Scenery Design Test

Engine Test Application v1.1, authored by Jon Masterson, works with environment data files and handles both .bgl and .xmo formats. It adds, deletes, and modifies elements and compiles the results for the flight-simulation platform efficiently.

: 1.89 MB
: 2.4K
: 5/5

VFR Weather Companion

By Jonathan Parle, the weather tool generates weather themes at the click of a button, enabling forecasting and rapid scenario planning. It toggles between northern and southern hemisphere settings to align simulations with regional bias.

: 3.45 MB
: 2.3K
: 1/5

ToCIVA Flight Plan Converter Utility

A utility converts .pln flight plans into Carousel Inertial Navigation System IV/a (CIVA). Users drag and drop a .pln file onto the icon to trigger conversion, or open the program and select Convert from the menu, by Aldo Dell Uomini.

: 14.9 KB
: 1.9K

AITP-X AI Timeout Patcher

In its alpha release, Andrew Jarvis of JBAI Simulations presents the AITP-X utility, which adjusts AI arrival timing to lengthen the disappearance timeout from 5 minutes to as much as 17 minutes. A related variant is noted as AITP10.ZIP for another implementation.

: 3.23 MB
: 1.8K

TweakFS Aircraft.CFG Editor V1.0

An editor for direct aircraft.cfg edits, it loads the Cessna 172 Aircraft.CFG by default and automatically locates the SimObjects\Airplanes folder. It loads and displays all Aircraft.CFG items using AcftCfgEditor.exe, by TweakFS (Fermin Fernandez), with version 1.0 dated May 25, 2007.

: 671.66 KB
: 1.8K

KML Utility V1.10 Beta

This freeware design utility, by Matthew Styles, converts Google Earth .kml files into compatible simulation formats for use in projects. The V1.10 Beta, dated 19 August 2007, introduces Land class tiles and Water class tiles.

: 2.46 MB
: 1.7K

Precise Jet Fuel Calculator

A fuel-load planning tool supports the Boeing 747-400 and relies on tables from the PMDG B747-400, with Lev Feldman as creator. The scope centers on the 747-400 family and uses data drawn from PMDG tables.

: 45.07 KB
: 1.2K
: 5/5

CFG Editor V1.01

Compact utility automatically locates the FSX.CFG file, loads and displays all FSX.CFG items except the [Trusted] section, and is distributed as a stand-alone executable named FSXCfgEditor.exe by TweakFS (Fermin Fernandez).

: 667.64 KB
: 927

Model Scanner

The program analyzes MDLX, MDL9, and MDL8 files, identifies model types installed, and for MDL8 distinguishes those compiled by three SDKs. It scans a selected folder and all subfolders for .mdl files, reports a summary, and saves a per-type log alongside DasModel.exe when logging is enabled.

: 8.84 KB
: 838

AutoSaver 1.0

Automatic flight saves occur at a user-defined interval, with Omar Damiani credited as the creator. The approach centers on automatic preservation of flight progress using a straightforward interval-driven mechanism that requires no user input at startup.

: 461.76 KB
: 598

AISmooth

v1.20, by Michael Sagner, AISmooth functions as an AI traffic manager with optional voice output, delivering a voice-enabled control option for AI traffic at your airport and reducing the number of go-arounds of AI traffic.

: 722.22 KB
: 21.1K
: 5/5

Logbook Recovery

Version 1.1 of a logbook recovery tool addresses corrupted records clogging the logbook, allowing the system to restore visibility by removing the faulty record. New records continue to be added but stay hidden until the corruption clears, with Daniel van Os guiding the automated recovery.

: 230.71 KB
: 19.6K
: 4/5

Texture Max Load Editor V1.2.197

TMLE increases the maximum image resolution from the standard 1024x1024 to 2048x2048 or 4096x4096, enabling higher-quality assets. Credits go to Steve Frost with additional support from Brandon Filer, and the distribution uses an installer named tml_installer.exe to provide access to the tool.

: 2.6 MB
: 8K

AI Formation Toys V4

FormationSetup, by Jerry Beckwith, enables a formation of up to four AI-controlled aircraft and three files: FormationSetup.exe, FormationSetup.cfg, and readme.txt. Operators scroll the Available Aircraft list, select a model, and set parameters as the AI units climb to the altitude and accelerate to the selected airspeed, turning 90 degrees right to form a square track.

: 128.21 KB
: 7.8K
: 3/5

FS Landing Info Utility

A lightweight tool polls the simulator every 100 milliseconds to display landing performance, producing a landing summary for each touchdown. It includes a Landings Panel for multiple landings and a Realtime Panel with metrics such as Angle of Attack, Pitch, Roll, and Vertical Speed; it requires .NET v2 and a C# compiler.

: 142.7 KB
: 4K

V-Speed Calculator

By Samuel Louie, FSXVSPDCALC.exe retrieves data and calculates V1, Vr, V2, and Vref for four default variants: B744, B738, CRJ700 and B350. The utility uses SimConnect and requires Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or above, and runs as a compact tool for quick reference.

: 232.75 KB
: 3K
: 1

FSXControls 4.0

An enhanced interface consolidates a comprehensive input controller setup and a hangar aircraft manager, while ChartViewer presents an airport and navaid catalog. The configuration adds Spot Plane camera after replacing the Airframe camera, includes XML gauge scripting, and daily versioning backups for critical configuration files, with a supporting patch FSXCONTROLS402PATCH.ZIP.

: 1.44 MB
: 3K
: 6

Scruffyduck Scenery Design Engine

John Masterson authors the program, version 090.2624, which reads BGL files from Bglcomp and XML files created by other tools. The interface presents a tree view of contained objects, and a property grid edits their attributes; the program adds or removes elements and compiles result into a working BGL file, marks the first public release.

: 2.04 MB
: 3K
: 4/5

fsxlogbook Utility

This standalone utility reads logbook.bin without editing it, showing planes used, airports visited, and takeoffs and landings, plus flight time per aircraft type. Export to CSV or clipboard uses comma or semicolon delimiters, and it stores the logbook path in My Documents\Flight Simulator Files or Mes Documents\Fichiers Flight Simulator as a simple executable.

: 121.04 KB
: 2.6K

Object Placement

Object placement fills areas with items from the simobjects folder, including static aircraft, boats, vehicles, and animals, in a five-minute demo session. Operators select a type, choose an object from a list, enter a heading, and place it; you place add-ons by typing exact title from the object configuration, such as Beach Baron 58 Paint1.

: 5.71 MB
: 2.6K
: 4