MSFS Orléans City Photogrammetry Scenery

Elevate your flight simulation experience with the Orléans City Photogrammetry Scenery, a meticulously detailed representation of the historic city of Orléans, located in north-central France. This add-on leverages advanced photogrammetry to bring to life the urban texture and architectural nuance of Orléans, seamlessly integrating into Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.

Scenery Overview

Orléans, the vibrant capital of the Loiret department and the Centre-Val de Loire region, is celebrated for its pivotal role in French history and its picturesque setting along the Loire River. This scenery mod captures the essence of the city with high-resolution 3D mapping derived from Google Maps, providing an immersive and authentic flying experience.

Photogrammetry Explained

Photogrammetry is the science of making measurements from photographs. In the context of flight simulation, this technology constructs the environment by stitching together numerous photographs, offering an unprecedented level of detail and realism. The result is a digital landscape that mirrors the real world, enhancing both visual fidelity and the pilot's experience in simulated flights.

Key Features

• High-Resolution 3D Models: Explore Orléans in stunning detail, including iconic bridges like Pont George-V and historical sites.
• Optimized Performance: Experience smoother gameplay with fewer texture files, reduced CPU load, and improved frame rates thanks to comprehensive optimizations.
• Dynamic Environment: The add-on includes updates that refine road traffic flow and integrate seamlessly with the sim's native dynamics.
• Continuous Updates: From fixing minor texture flickering to major LOD management enhancements, ongoing updates ensure a constantly improving experience.

Nearby Airports

Enhance your experience of the Orléans scenery by starting or concluding your flights at nearby airports. Notable airports include:

• Orléans – Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel Airport (LFOZ): Located just east of the city, it's perfect for both light aircraft and business jets.
• Tours Val de Loire Airport (LFOT): A larger facility accommodating international traffic, ideal for longer routes.
• Blois-Le Breuil Airport (LFOQ): Suited for general aviation enthusiasts looking to explore the scenic Loire Valley.

Installation and Tips

To install, simply download the package and extract the archive and copy the thalixte-orleans folder into your Microsoft Flight Simulator's Community folder. For optimal performance, ensure your simulator settings are adjusted to accommodate high-detail assets without compromising on frame rates.

Whether you're practicing VFR navigation or just enjoying a scenic flight, the Orléans City Photogrammetry Scenery adds depth and realism to your virtual flight paths, making each journey unforgettable.

Credits to Google for mapping data and to the dedicated community developers for their continuous enhancements and support.

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.

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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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