MSFS Castillonnès (LF4722) Scenery

Introducing the MSFS Castillonnès (LF4722) scenery, a meticulously crafted representation of a quaint private airfield located in the serene landscapes of southwestern France. This freeware add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 offers an immersive experience for enthusiasts of microlights an...

A small rural airfield features a wooden office building, several parked cars, three light aircraft, and two hangars surrounded by grassy fields.

Two people sit on a bench and another stands by a picnic table in tall grass near two small aircraft and several trees.

A grassy airfield features a yellow ultralight aircraft, several parked cars near a small building, and a few people standing by benches.

A grass runway with a small sign labeled "LIS COXILE" sits beside a narrow paved path and scattered trees.

5/5 (1) 83 downloads Flight Simulator 2020

France

File: LF4722-msfs.zip
Size:218.6 MB
Scan: Clean (15d)
Access:Freeware
Content:Everyone

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Castillonnès (LF4722) Scenery

5/5 • 83 downloads • 218.6 MB • Clean (15d)

Expert Overview

Castillonnès (LF4722) is a free add-on that brings a small yet vibrant private airfield in southwestern France to life within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Having tested it firsthand, I was impressed by the attention to detail: accurate geographical placement at 44°41’55”N and 000°38’20”E, a dedicated 123.500 MHz radio channel for smooth communications, and realistic topographical features mirrored by Google Maps data. The undulating countryside, combined with custom flight protocols for microlights and heavy aircraft, offers an immersive flying environment that highlights the region’s rolling terrain and its real-world challenges.

Its standout features include a no-fly zone during woodpigeon hunting season, a cautious approach over a road at threshold 33, and a power line mere 250 meters from the runway, all reflecting the authenticity of local regulations. In practice, you’ll need to watch out for the 8 PM curfew on circling flights, plus the unusable runway in wet weather, adding extra layers of realism. Fuel on request caters to longer trips, ensuring flexibility for virtual pilots venturing across the serene Aquitaine landscape. In my opinion, this mod is a delightful must-have for anyone seeking an engaging, community-driven scenery that combines nuanced flight operation details with the beauty of rural France.

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

Scenery Overview

Geographical Coordinates: Nestled at latitude N 44 41 55 and longitude E 000 38 20, the airfield lies at an elevation of 394 feet above sea level, providing pilots with challenging yet picturesque takeoffs and landings.
Radio Communication: Equipped with a dedicated radio frequency of 123.500 MHz, ensuring seamless communication for incoming and outgoing flights.
Fuel Services: Fuel is available upon request, accommodating longer flights and extended operations within the simulator.

Unique Features

Aircraft Operations: The airfield mandates specific flying protocols to preserve safety and local regulations. Microlights must perform a lap to the northeast at an altitude of 1000 feet above aerodrome level (AAL), while heavier aircraft are required to execute a southwestern runway turn at the same altitude.
Environmental Considerations: A no-fly zone is enforced during the woodpigeon hunting season from the second week of October to November 20, showcasing the integration of real-world activities and their impact on flying schedules.
Navigation Challenges: Pilots must navigate a road at threshold 33 and a nearby power line situated 250 meters away, adding to the realism and complexity of operations at LF4722.

Technical Enhancements

The scenery utilizes advanced mapping techniques with Google Maps enhancements to deliver an accurate and detailed depiction of the actual location. The developer has incorporated photos provided by the community to ensure that the virtual environment closely mirrors the real-world airfield.

Weather and Operational Limitations

The airfield's platform is not usable in wet conditions, reflecting the realistic limitations that pilots face in adverse weather scenarios. Additionally, operations are restricted after 8 PM for circling flights, ensuring community compliance and safety.

Scenery's Real-World Significance

Castillonnès LF4722 provides a gateway to the breathtaking landscapes of the Aquitaine region, renowned for its rolling hills and historic vineyards. This scenery offers not just a flying experience but a voyage into the heart of French countryside charm.

Installation

Simply extract the archive and copy the laserjet-lfwy-castillonnes folder into your MSFS Community folder.

Images & Screenshots

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A grass airstrip with scattered yellow markers runs between dense trees and open farmland, with several small buildings in the background.

A white Grand Caravan aircraft with registration ASXGS is parked on a grassy field near several small rural buildings and trees.

A small single-engine aircraft with red and yellow markings sits on tall grass near a hangar and several parked cars.

A person stands beside a yellow ultralight trike on a grassy airfield with several small aircraft, a wooden building, and trees.

A grassy field leads to a small hangar with a yellow ultralight trike and a red tractor parked nearby.

A small aircraft is parked on a grassy airstrip bordered by trees, with a narrow paved taxiway running alongside open fields.

A small blue and white single-engine aircraft sits on tall grass beside a dark wooden hangar in a rural field.

A small rural airstrip features several light aircraft parked near hangars, surrounded by green fields, trees, and a few scattered buildings.

A small rural airfield features three light aircraft parked near two hangars, surrounded by grassy fields, trees, and a farmhouse.

A small rural airfield features a windsock, several parked cars, two light aircraft, a hangar, and scattered trees surrounding grassy fields.

A red and white windsock stands in the middle of a grassy field surrounded by scattered trees and distant farm buildings.

A wooden building with an Aéro-club sign stands beside a row of parked cars and a utility truck on grassy terrain.

A small white aircraft is parked near farm buildings beside a grass runway marked with white cones and surrounded by fields.

A yellow van is parked beside a row of tall pine trees, with small rural buildings and grassy fields in the background.

Several parked cars and a utility truck sit beside a small wooden building, with a hangar and light aircraft visible in the grassy field.

A red and white windsock stands in a grassy field with scattered trees, farm buildings, and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

A narrow rural road runs beside grassy fields, with a dark van and two people standing near trees under a cloudy sky.

A small rural airstrip with a hangar, a light aircraft, and a yellow ultralight sits amid green fields and scattered trees.

A small rural grass airstrip stretches across open fields with scattered trees under a dark, overcast sky and distant horizon.

A small log cabin with a windsock stands beside several parked cars, a picnic table, and a distant hangar with a yellow aircraft.

A small rural airfield features a corrugated metal roof in the foreground, several parked cars, two light aircraft, and cloudy skies.

A white and blue twin-engine aircraft sits on a grassy field under dark, cloudy skies with several small buildings and trees nearby.

All screenshots above have been created by Fly Away Simulation and are exclusive. For more details, see our image copyright information.

Finding the Scenery

MSFS Format:: 44.69900000,0.63800000
You can copy and paste these coordinates into Microsoft Flight Simulator's search bar when starting a flight or the Developer Mode "Teleport" window to navigate directly to the center of this scenery area, airport, or landmark after you have installed this addon.
Decimal Degrees (DD):: Latitude: 44.699000°
Longitude: 0.638000°
Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS):: Latitude: 44° 41' 56.400" N
Longitude: 0° 38' 16.800" E

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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?

Installation Instructions

Most of the freeware add-on aircraft and scenery packages in our file library come with easy installation instructions which you can read above in the file description. For further installation help, please see our Flight School for our full range of tutorials or view the README file contained within the download. If in doubt, you may also ask a question or view existing answers in our dedicated Q&A forum.