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Aircraft Parking Codes Manager

Version 1.6 of a utility lets you modify the AI aircraft.cfg and the model to align with the FS2004 parking system, using a data set tied to 2004 parking standards. It also adjusts the radius setting of .mdl files to match the ProjectAI parking standards released with this version, by Armando Di Francesco.

: 838.28 KB
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EZ-Landclass Version 2.00

An Excel-based tool lets users reposition landclass and waterclass mappings across two editions released in 2002 and 2004, enabling addition of small towns and correction of vegetation or ground cover in targeted areas, by Russel Dirks.

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Complete with Base Model

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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Fly By v2.0

An option adds fly by view in tower mode and introduces AI fly-by choices; users can pick planes from a list and display them in fly by or spot plane views, cycle through with keyboard commands, and apply horizontal and vertical randomization with two modes, constant and variable distance, by Valery Stenin.

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Visual Index for FS2004 Scenery Objects

This compact reference catalogs 197 basic objects and centers on Roger Mole's design package, with Kevin Ryan listed as the contributor. Access requires Excel, and the listing includes an image file named VEH_carrier1.jpg to illustrate one example.

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Pushback Tug Textures for POSKY Boeing 737-700

Early builds display incorrect tug visuals, and later versions correct them for pushback operations. Visual mappings cover Aeromexico, Air Berlin, Air China, AirTran, Alaska, Aloha, Boeing House, Braathens, China Eastern, Continental, Copa, Easyjet, Ethiopian, Jet Airways, Luxair, malex, Malev, Royal Air Maroc, SAS, and Southwest.

: 3.18 MB
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Wintery Haze FX

The program adds a wintery ground haze, echoing blowing snow you would see while driving down a highway in a snow storm. A reference image uses the file Winter Haze.jpg, located at /userimages/Winter Haze.jpg, guiding the visual cue.

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NAV LOG Sheet

By Hauger Fredo, a printable Word document presents a navigation log template used by airlines worldwide. It enables recording aircraft type, loading, passenger numbers, flight crew, weather, and clearance, with an image linked as Nav_Log_Sheet.gif.

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MP-Lite Server Ver 2.1

This freeware server works with a client module to host multiple simulators concurrently, enabling permanent online sessions for virtual groups while simplifying router, NAT, and firewall configuration compared with standard setups, and it delivers smooth, efficient plane movement. The server supports all client versions 2.1 and up.

: 3.6 MB
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SelectFx 4. Crash Effects Generator

You can select up to 44 ground and water crash effects, organized by type such as blast objects, craters, dirt/dust, fires, concussion flashes, shockwaves, and smoke. A Min/Max emitter density control and adjustable magnitude per type, plus quick Save/Load of setups, let users tailor and preserve favored configurations.

: 3.72 MB
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Water Environment Textures

Lynn and Bill Lyons of the Golden Eagles Squadron craft sparkling water with sun and moon reflections and vigorous wave action. The work requires DX9 compliant cards and moves Water Effects to High in the display options.

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Autoland

Version 2.1 of the autoland gauge provides hands-off autoland capability for all airliners, with a compact 198kB footprint. Martyn Becker adapts and amends the original XML programming by Nick Pike to deliver the feature across airliner types.

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Complete with Base Model

1998 Mercedes-Benz SL600 FULL RELEASE

By Jessy Corrales, a late-90s Mercedes-Benz SL600 concept presents a detailed model featuring full DVC data with reflective rims, surfaces, and mirrors. It includes three rim variations and comprehensive animations such as steerable front wheels, suspension, opening doors, and a movable steering wheel.

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Realistic Touchdown Effect

An enhancement sharpens the default touchdown effect, delivering a clearer visual cue during landings and a smoother transition from flare to touchdown. It remains compatible with multiple simulator versions, spanning older and newer iterations, enabling broader usage.

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High-altitude contrail 50 miles long

The configuration enables high-altitude contrails by using the aircraft.cfg EFFECTS section on each jet or propeller aircraft. The temperature threshold is user definable, and the files include a new AI contrail with a revised cfg and an extra AI copy of the default aircraft by Jan Rosenberg.

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Improved Contrails for FS2004

Thorsten Reichert provides an enhanced version of the contrails-fx, (c) 2005. The original trails are too short and not very realistic, and this update seeks to improve realism by making AI-traffic resemble authentic real patterns.

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Complete with Base Model

FS200x T-65AC4 X-Wing and Panel Package

By Thomas B. Beard, the X-Wing Red 5 model tunes to the T-65AC4 specifications, with original aircraft copyright (c) 2001. The T-65 X-Wing Panel v.2.0 with gauges depicts the cockpit interface and maps compatibility notes.

: 2.45 MB
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Complete with Base Model

Luxury Tour Passenger Bus WD

Mitsuya Hamaguchi crafts a bus model that includes a driving cabin and interior. The maker, Mitsuya Hamaguchi, is credited with these elements, establishing a concise, factual summary of the item.

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Grass And Trees

By Joerg Geipel, replacement seasonal grass and meadow visuals for all environments and an alternative autogen trees option with a resized variant featuring more palms emerge. This shift replaces the default appearance and adds structure and detail across the landscape.

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Nick’s Space Shuttle Landing Challenge, Final Release

The work reworks the Space Shuttle Discovery using NASA-Boeing data and adds a panel, sounds, and landing FX, while enabling water ditch or belly land. It includes 11 challenge flights with kneeboard tips and credits Matthew Moxon for original .mdl, Tom Kellner for a modified panel, and Nick Needham for flight dynamics and crash FX.

: 27.05 MB
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