MSFS Aérodrome de Sabonnères (LF3126) Scenery

Discover the charm of rural French aviation with the MSFS Aérodrome de Sabonnères (LF3126) Scenery, an authentic depiction of a quaint aerodrome nestled in the picturesque commune of Sabonnères, Haute-Garonne, in the vibrant Occitanie region.

Aerodrome Overview

Featuring a meticulously recreated grass runway measuring 600 meters by 30 meters, this private airstrip captures the essence of local flying clubs. The elevation of the field stands at 320 meters above sea level, offering pilots a unique challenge with its undulating terrain and scenic surroundings.

• ICAO Code: LF3126
• Runway Orientation: 09/27
• Runway Surface: Grass
• Elevation: 320 meters (1,050 feet)

Scenery Features

This add-on provides an immersive experience that brings to life the essence of Sabonnères, complete with a model aircraft runway for aeromodelling enthusiasts. The primary runway is complemented by visual cues and detailed textures to ensure a realistic representation:

• Highly detailed grass texture that reflects the real topography
• Authentically modeled surroundings including local vegetation and typical structures
• Functional aeromodelling runway to differentiate from the main airstrip

Operational Details

As a private land, the aerodrome operations require prior authorization and registration, echoing the real-world practices at Sabonnères. Pilots must contact the local flying club for access and log their visit in the register maintained at the site:

• Authorization required from the Aéroclub de Sabonnères
• Visitors must sign a register as part of the airfield protocol

Installation and Usage

To integrate the Aérodrome de Sabonnères into your MSFS 2020, simply download the scenery file and follow the standard add-on installation procedures. This freeware mod is designed for seamless integration, enhancing your flight simulation experience with its authentic and detailed design.

Simply extract the archive and copy the laserjet-sabonneres-lfyi folder into your MSFS Community folder.

Developer's Note

This scenery was inspired by the latest photographs provided by Balmax31, reflecting the current state of the airfield. Special thanks to Balmax31 for their contributions to the aviation community and their support in bringing the Sabonnères experience to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

About the Developer: Pascal Ricq (laserjet34)

This mod was developed by Pascal Ricq (laserjet34).

Pascal Ricq, known in the MSFS community as laserjet34. At 65 years young, Pascal blends his passion for music and technology into his late-found hobby of modding for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. After picking up Blender and the MSFS SDK (Software Development Kit) two years ago, Pascal has focused on crafting detailed airport scenery and regional scenery packs, with a particular emphasis on French locales.

His contributions, available for free on Fly Away Simulation, bring enhanced realism to familiar surroundings. For those who enjoy his work, Pascal accepts donations via PayPal, aiding his continual investment in new Blender add-ons.

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The developer of this mod/add-on (Pascal Ricq (laserjet34)) 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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