FSX / P3D scenery

FSX Smaller Airfields For Southern Africa Scenery

Southern Africa’s bush flying gets a detailed boost with Batavia (AW15), Dwaalboom (FADB), and a photoreal Ellisras/Lephalale (FAER), built with custom ground textures and carefully matched terrain data. Designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, it requires Aeroworx scenery and FSXMesh segments to keep elevations, rivers, and dams aligned.

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Flight Simulator X Prepar3D

This freeware add-on introduces several smaller airstrips across northwestern parts of South Africa, including Batavia (AW15), Dwaalboom (FADB), and a photoreal representation of Ellisras (Lephalale, FAER). These locations are frequented by international hunting enthusiasts and have been meticulously crafted by developers Martin du Preez, Hannes Steyn, and Aeroworx for compatibility within Microsoft Flight Simulator X. By combining bespoke ground textures and carefully aligned terrain data, these airfields provide a highly accurate regional flying environment for those exploring remote bush strips in this part of Southern Africa.

Regional Landscape Enhancements

This package is designed to work seamlessly with existing Aeroworx scenery and meshes. By integrating fine-tuned elevations, water bodies, and vector details, it ensures that dams, rivers, and other terrain features appear in proper alignment. The environment has been coded to align with the Aeroworx FSXMesh segments (FSXMesh0604, FSXMesh0605, FSXMesh0704, and FSXMesh0705). Although other mesh packages can function, expect variations in water-level placement if Aeroworx meshes are not installed.

Key Airfields Included

  • Batavia (AW15) – A compact bush strip suited for light aircraft.
  • Dwaalboom (FADB) – Popular for game lodge access in the region.
  • Ellisras (Lephalale, FAER) – Presented with photoreal details that reflect local landmarks.

Smaller Airfields For Southern Africa Scenery.

Smaller Airfields For Southern Africa Scenery.

Recommended Setup

For optimal visuals, the developers advise installing all Aeroworx scenery segments in proper numerical order. Additionally, the inclusion of FSXWORX17.ZIP and FSXWORX17UPD1.ZIP is highly encouraged to ensure full coverage of detailed terrain features. Users are also urged to select a 1-meter texture resolution so that slopes, water surfaces, and overall ground textures display accurately without unintended anomalies.

Installation Sequence

  1. Unpack: Decompress the “fsxWorx22.zip” archive into a temporary folder. It is recommended to keep all future Aeroworx scenery downloads organized within a specific directory.
  2. Run Installer: Execute “fsxWorx22.exe” to initiate an automated process. The path to your main simulator folder will be detected automatically, and on-screen prompts will guide you through each step.
  3. File Placement: The installer creates a folder named “SASceneryFSX” under the principal Scenery directory of your simulator. Subsequent Aeroworx packages also use this directory for future expansions.
  4. Optional Manual Copy: Alternatively, install to a temp location to examine the file structure and then transfer the content into “SASceneryFSX.” Avoid changing folder paths, as future updates depend on original directory configurations.
  5. Activate in the Simulator: If this is your first Aeroworx scenery, open the sim, navigate to “Scenery Library,” select “Add Area,” and point to “SASceneryFSX.” Confirm and restart the simulator so the new scenery can be recognized.

Performance Criteria

This add-on is best viewed at high-resolution settings to minimize any mesh-related misalignment. Bridges will not appear in many crossing areas, so some roads may continue over water surfaces. This primarily stems from default elevation data or conflicting road vectors.

Identified Constraints

  • Floating/Uneven Water: Dams may exhibit false elevations when not using the recommended Aeroworx mesh.
  • Road Encroachment: Certain roads or rivers might pass over airfield runways because of original simulator airport placements.
  • Limited Bridge Support: Areas where highways cross major water bodies could lack visible bridge structures at this stage.

Development and Design Tools

Microsoft Scenery SDK SP2
Ensures compatibility with the simulator’s environment design standards.
Scenery Builder – Luis Sá
Used for advanced layout creation and spatial data manipulation.
Airport Design Editor – ScruffyDuck Software
Facilitates precise airport positioning, navigation aids, and layering of runways and taxiways.
Whisplacer 0.9
Handles object placement and refinement of 3D models within the sim world.
Various Digitizing Programs
Assists with scanning charts and transforming them into geospatial data sets.

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File information

Filename
fsxworx22.zip
File size
11.06 MB
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Freeware
Content rating
Everyone

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Requires dependencies

This add-on may require the following files to function properly. If this is a repaint, the dependency below is likely the base aircraft package.

How to install this mod

FSX / P3D scenery
  1. Extract the downloaded archive

    Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
  2. Place scenery in Addon Scenery

    Create a folder under FSX\Addon Scenery\ containing scenery and texture sub-folders.
  3. Activate in Scenery Library

    In FSX, go to Settings → Scenery Library → Add Area. Higher priority means it overrides lower entries for the same location.
  4. Always read the included readme

    Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

Finding the scenery

Use these coordinates to fly directly to this location once the mod is installed.

FSX / Prepar3D coordinates (or generate a flight plan)
-23.66670000,27.73330000
Decimal degrees
-23.666700°, 27.733300°
Degrees, minutes, seconds
23° 40' 00.120" S 27° 43' 59.880" E

Launch FSX or Prepar3D and use Flights → Load to open the downloaded .pln file. Your aircraft will be positioned at this location.

What’s inside this archive

The archive fsxworx22.zip has 9 files and directories contained within it.

File Contents

This list displays the first 500 files in the package. If the package has more, you will need to download it to view them.

Filename/Directory File Date File Size
Aeroworx_License_Agreement.PDF04.29.0866.69 kB
fsxWorx22.exe11.03.0910.83 MB
license.txt04.04.097.38 kB
ReadmefsxWorx22.txt11.02.093.77 kB
fsxWorx2211.03.090 B
FILE_ID.DIZ11.07.09357 B
fsxWorx22.jpg11.03.09186.32 kB
flyawaysimulation.txt10.29.13959 B
Go to Fly Away Simulation.url01.22.1652 B

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