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Taxiway Markings 2

Kars Veling delivers new taxiway marks that improve visibility and realism across many airports, and the adjustment keeps the file size unchanged for consistent performance across varying scenes. The author credit remains with Kars Veling.

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Dark Cockpit

By Ben Chuchra, this replacement fltsim.flt file yields a cold, dark cockpit at startup with all switches off, and the virtual cockpit view defaults to a 0.64 zoom for a minimal, unobstructed perspective. The listing credits Ben Chuchra.

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Lens Flare / Sun Effect version 3

Version 3 changes your current sun/lensflare to enhance sunset and dusk ambiance, introducing the third iteration of the effect for improved atmosphere and contrast. The image file lensflare_version_3-tn.gif records height 120 and width 150, providing a thumbnail reference.

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/ FS2004 Crash Damage Enabler

This free utility enables or disables crash damage for any aircraft, with 2005 updates adding high-speed configuration, a larger format, and improved error correction while remaining compatible with 2002 and 2004 titles. Earlier versions introduce a confirmation dialog, an About option, and a browse-for-folder feature for the 2002 folder, plus a startup message when enabled.

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Complete with Base Model

Hovercraft V03

By Mitsuya Hamaguchi, the V03 variant shows a virtual cockpit, doors that open, and a cabin attendant in the cabin, reflecting the onboard crew presence. Two images, hovercraft_003.JPG and hovercraft_006.JPG, accompany the listing, providing visual context for the configuration.

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FS2004/2002 Easy Installer Utility

Version 1.0, by Stuart Baker, presents a utility that enables adding several resource types via six installers, covering aircraft, gauges, effects, and other components, while offering an option to alter how it loads and supports all Windows versions.

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True Landing Light Beam

A new real landinglight beam provides a dim, taxi-at-night effect that resembles reference images of landinglights. A 737 reference guides the beam, and it varies with other third-party aircraft beyond the default 737, including differences in illumination when viewed at night.

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FS Camera 1.4 - Aircraft Views Utility

By Gunnar Dähling, this camera tool moves the control tower view using Visual-BASIC and diverges from a freeware concept by introducing modifications to the basic idea. The developer notes it changes aspects of the original while preserving the core aim of offering enhanced perspective control.

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FS Super Help Guide

This concise guide covers installing aircraft and tips for smoother operation of the simulator. It centers on configuring new aircraft, applying practical enhancements, and optimizing performance during routine flights, with clear, actionable guidance for consistent, reliable results.

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Tree X Tree enhancement

TreeX, v3.0, presents photorealistic trees across all four seasons, including a vigorous winter, as designed by Aime Leclercq for broad virtual environments. Images are sized 1024x1024 and kept frame rate friendly to maintain smooth operation in diverse scenes.

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FS2004-FS2002 FX: Nick's Prop Dust v2.0 with Nick's All Wet for Watercraft

Nick Needham expands prop dust and water effects with v2.0, using real-time terrain sensing to adjust dust and wash based on dirt, snow, rain, and surface conditions across diverse aircraft. FX files and gauges cover single-engine, amphibians, helicopters, and seaplanes, while a separate water spray option installs to add water spray on takeoff and landing.

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Mobile Control Tower Version 2004 Part 1

Rotating engines by Rob Barendregt power a 360-degree tower with five levels and a virtual view, and it appears as Mobile Tower with 1 to 5 levels. Ground and Traffic Radar integration via the FSUIPC addon keeps AI aircraft in motion around the structure, while a redesigned main panel adds seven additional views.

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FS2004/FS2002 Easy Object Designer

Version 2.2.79 enables users to design and produce 3D objects and generate API files for design tools, while also producing SCM files for a design utility. It supports creating trees and night-lit buildings, includes a complete installation, and is freeware by Matthias Brueckner.

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Yellow Greyhound Bus

A Greyhound-style coach with two rear axles and one front axle features a practical silhouette and a simple, recognizable profile for quick identification. The archive holds 28 files and remains fully compatible with 2004 edition.

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Complete with Base Model

Hot Air Balloon

The Gmax version includes four hot air balloons, foregrounding a quartet of balloon models; Frank J. Petriccione is credited as the creator, establishing the author name alongside the four balloon variants and marking the documentation as his.

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Manual/Checklist - Aero Commander 500

Presented as a PDF-format booklet, this manual covers the startup-to-shutdown sequence, from cold to securing aircraft, listing phases such as Pre Start, Startup, Takeoff, Climb, Cruise, Descent, Approach, and Landing. It is based on the aircraft and panel by Milton Shupe, Scott Thomas, and André Folkers and released as freeware by Werner Schott of Switzerland.

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Complete with Base Model

Airport Ramp Tractor TG5000

HAUGER Fredo creates a freeware ground-handling model, the TG5000 tractor, that tows regional jets such as the CRJ-200 and mirrors a ramp tractor used at LFSB EuroAirport. It has a fully detailed external model, two tow bars operable via panel light and landing light commands, and a customizable airport map interface.

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The Most Realistic Envmap

An Envmap is provided in the DXT3 format and loads quickly, benefiting the flight-simulation experience for enthusiasts and professionals alike. The specification centers on a single format and asserts quick loading performance for users engaging in virtual flights.

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NAV Light Package

An additional navigation lights configuration, by Mark Poole, offers a lower-intensity option compared with the first set and presents a clearly distinct lighting profile for aircraft users seeking an alternative approach. It does not require editing aircraft.cfg files.

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Complete with Base Model

VW Beetle Cabriolet

Represents a late-sixties to early-seventies car model, with two color options, red and blue. The top opens by pressing Shift E, and this two-color car model presents itself as a faithful late-era reproduction worldwide today.

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