MSFS Malmö City Photogrammetry Scenery

Embark on a visually stunning journey through the heart of Scandinavia with the Malmö City Photogrammetry Scenery mod. This meticulously crafted add-on brings the vibrant city of Malmö, Sweden, to life within the Microsoft Flight Simulator (released in 2020) environment. Explore the detailed landscapes, architectural marvels, and bustling urban areas, all rendered with incredible precision.

Overview

Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city, is celebrated for its rich history, cultural diversity, and innovative transformation from an industrial hub to a center of knowledge and technology. The city's strategic location in the Öresund Region, connected to Copenhagen, Denmark, via the iconic Öresund Bridge, makes it a fascinating area for virtual pilots to explore.

Key Features

• Accurate photogrammetry: Experience Malmö in stunning detail, thanks to advanced photogrammetry techniques. This method uses photographs from Google Maps to create highly detailed 3D models of buildings, landscapes, and landmarks.
• Dynamic lighting fixes: Enjoy seamless transitions from day to night with procedural lighting enhancements, ensuring that Malmö's scenery looks realistic at any time of day.
• Updated colorimetry: The mod features a color correction update that reduces the yellow tint, presenting a more natural and vibrant appearance of the cityscape.
• Compatibility: Fully compatible with the World Update 5 (WU5), this mod integrates smoothly with the latest enhancements and updates in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Real-World Connection

The MSFS Malmö City Photogrammetry Scenery is not just about virtual exploration; it's a bridge to the real world. Malmö's transformation from an industrial town to a beacon of modern architecture and multiculturalism is captured in this add-on. Pilots can soar past the Turning Torso, Sweden's tallest building, marvel at the historic structures, and experience the city's mild climate that rarely sees prolonged snow cover.

Nearby Airports to Explore

• Malmö Airport (ESMS): Located approximately 28 kilometers east of the city, this international airport offers a variety of routes for takeoffs and landings, catering to both commercial and general aviation.
• Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (EKCH): Just across the Öresund Bridge, this is the main international gateway to the region and offers an interesting approach over the water.
• Lund Airport (ESML): A smaller airfield perfect for general aviation enthusiasts looking to explore the region from a different perspective.

About Photogrammetry Scenery

Photogrammetry is a technique that uses photography to measure distances between objects. In the context of flight simulation, it involves creating highly detailed and accurate 3D models of the earth's surface and structures. This mod leverages photogrammetry data extracted from Google Maps, allowing simmers to experience Malmö with unparalleled realism.

Installation

Simply extract the archive and copy the three folders, thalixte-malmo1, thalixte-malmo2, thalixte-malmo3 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.

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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