AFCAD File For KVIS

Enhance your virtual flights around California's San Joaquin Valley by incorporating a refined layout of Visalia Municipal Airport. This free AFCAD package by Clear Sky Simulations has been compiled with Airport Design Editor, ensuring smooth integration into Microsoft Flight Simulator X while leveraging default simulation objects for a streamlined environment.

Regional Context and Airport Insights

Visalia Municipal Airport (KVIS) resides in the heart of Tulare County, known for its agricultural significance and proximity to the Sierra Nevada foothills. The airport typically supports a variety of general aviation activities, making it a favorite among local flyers and enthusiasts seeking a quieter airfield that still offers vital connections to the region.

Underlying Scenery Adjustments

This layout refinement utilizes assets found within the default FSX libraries. In order to see the expanded detailing around aprons, taxiways, and static objects, ensure that your scenery settings are set to at least Normal. Higher complexity levels enhance the density of various custom placements, delivering an immersive flight experience around the runway, terminal, and hangars.

Implementation Steps

1. Within your simulator’s root directory, navigate to the Addon Scenery folder and locate the Scenery subfolder.
2. Copy the two BGL files (KVIS_CSS.BGL) and (KVIS_CSS_CVX.BGL) into that Scenery folder.
3. Start up Microsoft Flight Simulator X to see the adjusted airport layout in effect.

Optional Removal Instructions

1. To remove this modification, delete the mentioned BGL files from the same Scenery folder.
2. Relaunch the simulator, and it will revert to the default airport configuration.

Developer Details

Clear Sky Simulations is responsible for creating this BGL update. They have tailored the parking areas, taxi flows, and boundary adjustments to enhance overall realism. Since all improvements rely on the simulator’s core libraries, performance remains smooth without demanding additional downloads or libraries.

Important Disclaimer

This AFCAD package is distributed as freeware, and it is used entirely at the user’s discretion. By installing, you acknowledge that Clear Sky Simulations bears no responsibility for any potential damage to your system. However, the files provided have been compiled and tested to ensure compatibility with the base simulator environment.