MSFS Sofia City Photogrammetry Scenery

Dive into the heart of Bulgaria with the Sofia City Photogrammetry Scenery add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) 2020 release. This meticulously crafted mod offers an immersive flying experience over Sofia, blending the historical charm and modern vibrancy of Bulgaria's capital.

Utilizing advanced photogrammetry technology, this freeware scenery captures Sofia's unique topography and architectural marvels in exceptional detail.

Key Features

• High-resolution photogrammetry: Experience Sofia's landscapes and structures with unparalleled realism.
• Dynamic lighting effects: Observe the city's beauty under different lighting conditions, enhancing simulation realism.
• Accurate topography: Fly over Vitosha Mountain and the Sofia valley, represented with true-to-life elevations.
• Cultural landmarks: Explore iconic sites like the Boyana Church, National Palace of Culture, and the Sofia Synagogue, all meticulously recreated.
• Optimized performance: Enjoy a seamless flight experience thanks to the reduced package size in the latest version, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of system specifications.

Installation Guide

Install the add-on by extracting the archive and copying the folders thalixte-sofia1-6 into the Community folder of your MSFS installation. This simple process integrates Sofia's breathtaking scenery into your flight simulator, ready for your next aerial adventure.

Photogrammetry in Flight Simulation

Photogrammetry, a process that captures real-world environments through photography and 3D scanning, brings an unmatched level of realism to flight simulators. This technique transforms thousands of photographs into detailed 3D models, allowing pilots to navigate through digitally reconstructed landscapes with true-to-life accuracy.

Exploring Sofia and Surrounding Airports

To fully experience the Sofia City Scenery, consider taking off or landing at these nearby airports:

• Sofia Airport (LBSF): The main international gateway, offering a challenging approach amidst the scenic Vitosha Mountain backdrop.
• Pernik Airport (LBPR): A smaller airfield, ideal for general aviation enthusiasts looking to explore the western approaches.
• Elin Pelin Airfield: Perfect for short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft, this airfield offers a unique vantage point to the east of Sofia.

Credits and Acknowledgements

A special nod to RadoBG for the inspiration behind this scenery. The 3D models utilized stem from Google Maps, with all due credit to Google for their creation. The transformation of these models into the simulator was facilitated by the Google Earth Decoder tool, showcasing the collaborative spirit of the flight sim community.

For those who wish to support further development, donations are graciously accepted, fueling the continuous enhancement of this and future projects.

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.

Donate

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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