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World Of Fireworks

Ron Jeffers presents a method to add fireworks displays across the globe using own effects files and the Microsoft bglcomp.exe tool. By navigating to the desired location, recording the lat. and lon. coordinates, and processing them with the utility, users view a show, aided by a fireworks tutorial with two ready-to-go examples.

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Satellite

By Ron Jeffers, a satellite behaves at breakneck speed, moving quickly with practically no stall as it climbs to high altitudes. A flight is included up in space, and you can depart from a preferred airport, though ground speed diverges from the space pace.

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Tall Ship Bermuda

An element of the Bermuda project, this work credits Ian Thatcher for the Cfg sources and wake effect used to compile all the models. Ron Jeffreys receives credit, and references point to freeware ships, boats, and submarines.

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FS2002/FS2004 FS Aircraft Shutdown

Version 1.3 by Mark Schilberg automatically shuts down aircraft systems when in use, enabling a cold and dark cockpit at startup. It also helps skip manual shutdown after a flight, and supports 2002 and 2004 editions.

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Seaplane Bases Listing

An uncomplicated listing presents all default seaplane bases in a Microsoft Excel format, with coverage limited to the United States. The author clearly disclaims any guarantee of accuracy or usefulness, noting it is for entertainment and should not be used for real-world aviation.

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EUroute Module

A free extension for flight simulators organizes flight planning information for virtual flights. A new cockpit pop-up planning computer opens when accessed, and more than 7000 European routes exist, with regular checks maintaining quality; the database covers Europe only, excluding the USA and other regions.

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Chicago TrolleyCopter

By Wm. R. Pulick, the Chicago TrolleyCopter merges vintage Chicago streetcar inspiration from the 1940s with aerial capability, allowing it to fly, hover, and float while featuring advanced hidden rotors. The design enables sign customization through a BMP file, adjusting side, front, and roof markings to display a personal name or image.

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FS2004/FS2002 Unreal Aviation SWing SST

An unconventional slew-wing supersonic transport prototype delivers STOL performance and Mach 2 capability. The idea traces to Dr Voght of Blohm und Voss via NASA-Dryden, and Kevin Bryan credits it as a simple, quick-development project.

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RapidShot v1.7

RapidShot functions as a lightweight screenshot utility that captures the screen via Print Screen or a hotkey, converts images to JPG or BMP, and saves them into a category. It enables rapid captures and provides integrated image, thumbnail and file viewers to rename, move and delete screenshots, while Time-lapsed mode takes shots at user-defined intervals.

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Eagle - Fictional Craft

The author presents this as their first model, with Hubert Steinbacher credited for the design and a concise note referencing the project’s origin. A graphic links to fEagle.jpg in the /userimages directory, supplying a visual reference for the effort.

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Ai Flightplan Calculator

GW_Simulations provides a utility that enables the creation of AI flightplans for use with a compiler or similar tool. An image reference points to /userimages/FPCS1.JPG, signaling a graphic asset linked to GW_Simulations' utility in use.

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Beta Chevy Corvette

A test version of the 1978 Chevy Corvette presents a visual model and dynamics credited to Jessy Corrales. The project serves as a personal learning exercise, detailing the basic components typical for a Beta phase.

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User Friendly Scenery Design Package

04ScenPk.Zip enables placement of default library objects in a simulation environment using the SDK released by Microsoft in December 2003. It targets users with little or no design know-how and includes a detailed tutorial and instructions by Roger Mole.

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Virtual Keyboard FreeKeys

Freeware concept designed to operate without a hardware keyboard, it anticipates a later shareware option named FltKeys. An installation program is included, and a reference image freekeys.jpg accompanies the project, by Tim Mandeville, serving as a visual cue.

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FS2004/2002 Unreal Aviation Tandem Aerofoil Boat

By Kevin Bryan, this wing-in-ground-effect craft serves recreational use in sheltered waters. It remains inches above the surface, requires calm waters of slow rivers, lakes, and estuaries, and is outpaced by larger WIG designs that need around 400 tons to cross oceans.

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USS Mahan

An enhanced rendition of Jacob Waltz's USS Mahan adapts the original for a newer simulation, featuring a refreshed cockpit, revised surface details, and refined sound files. Ian Thatcher oversees the revision, with credits to Waltz for the initial model and to Garry.J.Smith, Frank J. Petriccione, Phil Crowther, and Rob Barendregt for refinements.

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Xenon Landing Lights

An all-aircraft xenon light enhancement provides a clearer view of the runway and taxiway, improving overall situational awareness during low visibility operations and aiding alignment during approach. A supporting image at /userimages/xenon_lights.jpg demonstrates the feature.

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TreeGen

TreeGen reduces tree size by forty percent and increases their numbers, producing a denser canopy while the overall file footprint becomes half of the original. All seasons are included, and there is no performance hit despite the smaller file size.

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FS2004-FS2002 FX: Nick's Touchdown and Vortex FX

Three custom scaled FX files cover large-scale military and civilian aircraft, including Airbus models, 777s, 747s, 737s, MDs, 727s, and Lear jets. They perform in all weather conditions, improving wet pavement landings, and users of Nick's Prop Dust may apply them to large prop aircraft on dry runways.

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and FS2002 FX: Nick's A-I JET Exhaust with Control Gauge

By Nick Needham, engine heat shimmer effects for the A-I jet fleet appear after push-back and during taxi to the active runway. The display captures jets in motion around an airport, highlighting heat distortions as they roll toward takeoff.

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