Y58 AFCAD

This freeware package refines the default FSX layout of Sleepy Eye Municipal Airport (Y58), located in southwestern Minnesota, by correcting a noticeable pavement anomaly. Developed by Aussie FS, with primary contributions from Alexander Czarnecki, it integrates seamlessly into Microsoft Flight Simulator X and enhances accuracy for flyers interested in midwestern operations.

Refined Surface Details and Airport Insight

Sleepy Eye Municipal Airport, often serving general aviation traffic across Brown County, sits within agricultural terrain and supports private pilots, local businesses, and visiting enthusiasts. This custom AFCAD precisely adjusts the runway surfaces, taxiways, and parking stands, ensuring they line up with real-world specifications. It remedies the default simulator’s incorrect pavement rendering, which can disrupt both visual and instrument approaches.

Key Elements of the Modification

• Accurate Ramp Positions: Streamlined parking configurations facilitate orderly arrangement for AI traffic and user-flown aircraft.
• Corrected Runway Markings: Smoothing of thresholds and directional designators enables more authentic VFR and IFR operations.
• Improved Taxiway Layout: Adjusted taxiway lines match real geographical constraints, enhancing realism during ground maneuvers.

Installation Procedure

1. Copy the included AFCAD file into your “Addon Scenery/scenery” folder inside Microsoft Flight Simulator X.
2. Remove any older AFCADs for Sleepy Eye Municipal (Y58) from that directory, if present.

Compatibility Testing

This upgrade has been confirmed stable under FSX + Acceleration, as well as with various traffic programs (including FTX AU Traffic V.200, PAI, and WOAI) plus Ultimate Airport Environment X. It also coexists with custom traffic setups, so you can maintain active flight schedules without conflict. The region’s farmland surroundings align well with these enhancements, promoting a cohesive experience for pilots interested in rural airport operations.

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