Description
Important - Required Library!
This scenery requires that the following libraries be installed!
This addon is compatible with MSFS 2024, however some objects may be sunk into the ground or floating due to terrain displacement changes in 2024!
Alaska Camps is a small project I started a while back to add some fictional / semi-fictional camp sites to the Matanuska-Susitna Valley / Denali Park area of Alaska.
I have been holding off on release for a while as this package was part of a video series I was working on (The first 3 build videos linked below). However, I have been wrapped up in other projects and not able to find much time to continue that series as of yet, so I have opted to go ahead and release the 3 locations as is.
This package will evolve, eventually. Until then, enjoy the few locations! All are marked by POI indicators in the sim.
- North River Camp - Gravelbar upriver from Talkeetna. Plenty of landing/parking space. Challenge: 1/10
- Tokositna Glacier Camp - At the foot of the Tokositna Glacier. Short, slightly curved landing strip (Exists IRL) surrounded by shrubs. Challenge: 7-8/10
- Peter's Creek Camp - Down-hill approach into a valley. Landing on uneven vehicle trail. Challenge: 6/10.
You can view my Let’s Build series playlist here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhXbEEZGHdoSlSBYVO-MzkkaaFi4i5aVX
Installation
The included "esd-alaska-camps" folder should be placed into your MSFS "Packages\Community" folder. The scenery will load the next time you start Microsoft Flight Simulator.
NOTAMs
ORBX Alaska Mesh Compatibility - I would recommend to not use the ORBX Alaska mesh with these campsites. The ORBX mesh has a high level of terrain terracing which can make off-airport operations in most areas a nightmare. Most of these locations are affected by that and may be difficult to land at.
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Alaska Camps
Explore the rugged Alaskan wilderness with the "Alaska Camps" scenery add-on. This package introduces fictional/semi-fictional campsites in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley/Denali Park area with unique challenges and marked POI indicators. Install the included folder into your MSFS community folder to start your adventure amidst stunning landscapes. Upgrade your sim experience and follow future updates from the developer on their Discord and social media platforms.
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Version History
Tokositna Glacier Camp - Adjusted vegetation polygons to align with updated aerial imagery. - Fixed hole in ground by removing old terraforming (no longer needed). - Replaced runway cones with ESD model (improves visibility distance). Peter's Creek Camp - Adjusted trail texture to align with updated aerial imagery. - Adjusted material color and opacity for dirt and trail texture polygons. - Removed vegetation polygon which is no longer needed. - Replaced default tents with ESD models (Fixes broken tents in 2024). - Tweaked position of a few models. North River Camp - Added driftwood in a few locations. - Adjusted terraforming. - Replaced Canoe with ESD models. - Replaced default tents with ESD models (Fixes broken tents in 2024). - Reworked vegetation and water polygons to align with updated aerial imagery.
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about 1 year ago
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almost 4 years ago
Would like to find them!
xxd09
almost 4 years ago
Do these airstrips have designations?
xxd09
almost 4 years ago
Hello,
I have added them as POI markers only. I don't have any plans of turning them into fictional airports. Runways for some of these spots would add complications. Mostly with unintended affects to terrain.
I will work on adding some more documentation and coordinates though so they can be easier to locate for planning purposes.