MSFS La Rochelle City Complete Photogrammetry Scenery

Immerse yourself in the detailed and vibrant scenery of La Rochelle, a historic seaport on France's southwestern coast, with the latest freeware add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This comprehensive photogrammetry scenery package brings to life the essence of La Rochelle and its surroundings, offering pilots an unparalleled virtual flying experience.

Main Features

• Accurate representation of La Rochelle, including its iconic harbor, La Pallice, and the marina for pleasure boats at Les Minimes.
• Enhanced visual fidelity with optimized texture files, reducing the CPU footprint and loading times, thereby ensuring smoother performance.
• Integration of better road traffic, procedural lighting improvements, and specific colliders to diminish CPU load further.
• Expanded photogrammetry area with updated colorimetry for a more lifelike visual experience.
• Inclusion of Points of Interest (POIs) to guide pilots through La Rochelle's rich historical and cultural landscapes.

Nearby Airports for Takeoff and Landing

Enhance your flying experience by starting or ending your journey at these nearby airports, each with its unique characteristics and codes for easy access in the simulator:

• La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport (LFBH): Located just a few kilometers from the city center, this airport offers a scenic approach over the Bay of Biscay and direct access to the heart of La Rochelle.
• Rochefort-Saint-Agnant (LFDN): A bit further afield, this airport presents a quieter alternative, allowing for a leisurely exploration of the surrounding Charente-Maritime region.

What is Photogrammetry?

Photogrammetry is a technology that captures real-world objects and environments through photography, converting them into precise 3D models. In the context of flight simulation, it enables the recreation of cities, landscapes, and landmarks with remarkable accuracy and realism, enhancing the pilot's immersion and navigational experience.

Installation and Optimization

This add-on has undergone several updates to enhance its performance and visual quality. From reducing the package size to fixing texture flickering issues, every version aims to improve your virtual flight experience. The latest version includes significant LOD management system fixes, ensuring a smooth and consistent framerate, alongside colorimetry adjustments and an expanded photogrammetry area for an even more immersive experience.

Simply extract the archive and copy the thalixte-larochelle folder into your MSFS Community folder.

About the Developer: Thalixte

This mod was developed by Thalixte.

Thalixte is a developer that has focused on creating photogrammetry and scenery packs for the latest Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release.  All of this developer's releases have received fantastic feedback from many users on various flight sim websites including Fly Away Simulation.

Based in France, the developer tends to focus on creation of European packs however some "further afield" packs have also been created.

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The developer of this mod/add-on (Thalixte) has worked hard in order to produce this freeware creation. If you enjoy and make use of this release, why not donate to the developer to help support their projects?

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