MSFS Toulouse Photogrammetry Scenery

Expert Overview

The Toulouse Photogrammetry Scenery for Microsoft Flight Simulator faithfully recreates the city’s charming terracotta architecture, blending advanced photogrammetry with real photographic data to give virtual pilots a truly lifelike view of France’s aerospace hub. From the historic Basilica of St. Sernin to the cutting-edge aerospace industry landmarks, every detail is captured with optimized LOD management, ensuring both visual fidelity and stable frame rates throughout your journey above the Garonne.

Updated highlights, such as the iconic City of Space, reflect an ongoing commitment to realism and immersion while addressing past texture and CTD issues for a smoother flying experience. With major airports like Toulouse–Blagnac and smaller fields like Toulouse–Lasbordes available for departure and landing, you’ll witness a harmonious blend of heritage and innovation unique to this bustling aviation center. Having thoroughly tested it, I find this mod brings an impressive depth and sparkle to Toulouse, making it a must-try for anyone eager to explore France’s renowned aeronautical capital.

This mod was installed, tested and reviewed by Adam McEnroe for Fly Away Simulation. Adam is an FS mod expert. Read his bio here.

Enhance your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience with the Toulouse Photogrammetry Scenery add-on, a meticulously detailed representation of Toulouse, the vibrant heart of France's aerospace industry and a city rich in history and culture. This freeware mod captures the essence of Toulouse, offering virtual pilots a chance to explore its unique landscapes and architectural marvels from the sky.

Key Features

• High-resolution photogrammetry: Experience Toulouse in stunning detail, thanks to advanced photogrammetry technology. This technique uses photographs from multiple angles to create precise 3D representations of the city's buildings, streets, and landmarks.
• Dynamic and immersive scenery: From the historic Basilica of St. Sernin to the modern Aerospace Valley, fly over a city that's a blend of ancient and cutting-edge, rendered with high fidelity and attention to detail.
• Optimized for performance: The scenery is designed with a focus on balancing high-quality visuals with performance. Enhancements in LOD (Level of Detail) management ensure a smoother experience without compromising frame rates.
• Updated landmarks and fixes: The add-on includes updates like the addition of the City of Space landmark and continuous improvements to texture and LOD issues, enhancing realism and reducing potential CTD (Crash to Desktop) occurrences.

Photogrammetry scenery brings a new level of realism to flight simulation, allowing enthusiasts to navigate through an environment that mirrors the real world. By incorporating actual photographs into the scenery, the mod offers an immersive experience that traditional 3D modeling techniques cannot match.

Recommended Airports for Takeoff and Landing

Located on the banks of the River Garonne, Toulouse is a city of significant historical and cultural heritage, known as "La Ville Rose" for its distinctive pink terracotta buildings. It is a pivotal location for the European aerospace industry, hosting major entities such as Airbus and the Toulouse Space Centre.

• Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (LFBO): The primary international gateway to the city, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for pilots looking to explore the region's aerial landscape.
• Aérodrome de Toulouse-Lasbordes (LFCL): Ideal for general aviation enthusiasts, this airfield provides a closer look at the city's outskirts and a more intimate flying experience.

Installation Guide

To integrate this scenery into your simulator, remove any existing Toulouse or Cite de l'Espace folders. Download the package, extract the archive and copy the thalixte-citeespace and thalixte-toulouse folders into your MSFS Community folder. This simple process will immediately upgrade your virtual flight environment, immersing you in the beauty and intricacy of Toulouse.