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    Description

    This is my greatest project among enhancements to date. I wish I could say that FSDreamTeam did fabulous job and I added only few elements, but that would be incorrect. I'll put it simple: This is enhancement for FSDreamTeam's Chicago O'Hare (KORD), which corrects tremendous amount of shortcommings in this otherwise nicely done scenery (I think I should get a cut from FSDreamTeam for making this enhancement).

    Over 5000 elements added to the airport!

     

    NOTAM

    This enhancement pack does not change nor modify the original scenery in any way. It makes it GOOD!

    NOTAM #2

    There are two files in the archive. One for enhancement compatibile wiht MSFS2020, other with 2024. Choose appropriate to the sim version you're using.

     

    Things included:

    - Illumination (as always) to gate area, but also to all cargo areas, car parks surrounding airport, industrial areas around airports (some of them)

    - Hazard lights to some of the masts and barriers at the airport and around

    - Additional work on terraforming within airport premisses, tunnels as well as actual entry and exit from tunnels, barriers around these, traffic lights where applicable

    - Actual illumination from street lamps around service roads at the airport and around

    - Clutter - airport seemed empty, abbandoned even. Not even close to reality. This time you will feel like the airport is in use

    - Cargo areas (illumination, clutter)

    - Extensive works on fire stations (Fire Station 2 created, Fire Station 1 improved, Fire Station 3 added fire engines)

    - Two large areas for parking and storage at W Tankfarm Rd opposite International Terminal created and populated

    - Two large areas for parking at W Haul Rd (West side of airport) created

    - Works on Willow Creek so it looks like active construction site

    - GA and Bizz area illuminated and clutter added

    I did not do any works areound AA Hangars nor Ozak Hangars apart from illumination. I figured that very few of us will be using this part of airport.

     

    A lot of objects come from default libraries, but a lot are not, so you will have to swallow enormous number of libraries needed here:

    - All world updates with all relevant airports

    - WeLoveVFR Part 2 - https://flightsim.to/file/16674/we-love-vfr-region-2

    - EDHK Lights & Objects Developers Pack (Asset-Pack) - https://flightsim.to/file/2549/edhk-lights-pack

    - https://flightsim.to/file/16007/msfs-object-library-with-150-models-ranging-from-towers-hangers-terminals-to-cones

    - Superspud library https://flightsim.to/file/23692/superspud-airport-asset-library

    - https://flightsim.to/file/8824/emerald-object-library (this one is available via Marketplace as freeware)

    - UK2000 library (available via Marketplace as freeware)

    - https://flightsim.to/file/25109/us-fire-department-pack/feed

    - https://flightsim.to/file/24819/us-emergency-vehicle-pack-low-poly

    - https://flightsim.to/file/1923/mikea-at-assetpack

    - https://flightsim.to/file/23692/superspud-airport-asset-library

    - https://flightsim.to/file/14024/windy-things

    - FPS library found https://flightsim.to/file/29645/fp-library-msfs

    - https://flightsim.to/file/4696/dave-s-crooked-library

    - https://flightsim.to/file/17179/totof-library-object-v1-1

    - https://flightsim.to/file/12208/wombiiactual-enxx-asset-pack

    - Aerosoft's EDLP paderborn (freeware available via Aerosoft One app)

     

    Recommended but not obligatory

    - LatinVFR Global Vehicle Traffic

    - Simaddons library (comes with any of SImaddons airports)

     

     

    A PLEA

    - If you see a problem, if something's not working, DO LET ME KNOW either in comments section of via private message. I can't fix the problem if I don't know about its existence. I have different files for myself and different files prepared for you guys (no static aircrafts, less elements to limit number of libraries needed etc) so might happen I don't use what I publish, not in direct form.

    If you're seeing something weird, but you're not using this enhancement with the airport it's designed for, don't report it.

    - Follow the file. It's not for me, but for you. If the file is corrupt for some reason, or causes CTD, IT WILL be updated. If you don't follow the file, you will miss the updates and might be stuck with either incomplete or corrupt version.

     

    For those, who use drag and drop - drop into community folder together with the airport main file

    For those who use Addon Linker - have enhancement pack file active as well as the airport files

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    n

    about 2 months ago

    thank you so much for this addon! if i'm installing for msfs24, should i download the 2020 or 2024 version of the dependencies? thank you!
    A

    about 2 months ago

    Hello
    2024 for dependencies with such option, 2020 for the remaining.
    Let me know if there will be any problems in 2024.
    Clear skies and soft landings!
    n

    about 2 months ago

    tried it a few days ago with this method, everything looks great. fantastic work--thanks for the addon!
    M

    3 months ago

    Can you do FSDT - KCLT?
    A

    3 months ago

    Hello
    At this moment I need to say no, I'm very sorry. I'd like to enhance more airports in USA and N.America in general, but I just don't have time. But if you'd send me a private message I will show you how to enhance airports easily on your own.
    Best wishes
    Andrew
    a

    5 months ago

    What dependencies are required for the FS24 version?
    A

    5 months ago

    Hello
    The same as for 2020.
    Best wishes
    Andrew
    M

    5 months ago

    Hello! Do I just put it in the Community folder? Or do I put it in the Scenery folder?
    A

    5 months ago

    Hello
    Community folder. Remember to have all libraries installed as well otherwise the enhancement will not work
    Let me know via private message if you'll have any more issues.
    Best wishes
    Andrew
    T

    8 months ago

    Overall great enhancement, but I have to inquire - is there suppose to be a massive crane on short final for 09L? You have to dive as you cross it or S turn around it and it can easily destabilize the approach
    A

    8 months ago

    Hello
    No, I didn't put it there. Do you use WeLoveVFR for USA (I think it's vol.2)? The crane likely comes from recent updates to maps and is generic. Try using WeLoveVFR and see if it's removed. If not let me know via private message (with screenshot) and I'll try to remove it and update the enhancements.
    Don't forget to rate if you think enhancement is worth rating!
    Best wishes
    Andrew
    T

    8 months ago

    Thank you for a response - I was able to confirm it is related to WeLoveVFR, as having only FSDT KORD and your enhancement removes said crane.
    F

    8 months ago

    have you ever thought of updating and adding the new expansion for terminal 5?
    A

    8 months ago

    Hello
    I did but I don't have necessary skills nor time to create the building. If you're skilled in such matter let me know via priv message and I'll share the dev files with you
    Best
    Andrew
    c

    8 months ago

    I'm interested in this but unsure. I'm on MSFS2024, what is it with all the required assetpacks which are supposedly not compatible with 2024. Do I still need them (so are they compatible) or do I not need them when I'm on 2024?
    A

    8 months ago

    Hello
    You still need all to get the enhancement to work. I won't be able to provide you with more details as I don't own 2024 and the compatibility is set to 2020/2024 based on feedback I received from 2024 users.
    Hope that helps
    Best wishes
    Andrew
    a

    10 months ago

    Thank you for this and the 2024 version! FSDT not showing any love to this addon, so it's refreshing to see efforts by the community to improve KORD, its an important airport, not sure why it doesn't get any love, like the other big airports. Looking forward to flying in and out of KORD with this addon to see the difference, one thing I really wish was added would be TORA available signage at corresponding intersections like how they are in the real airport, such missed opportunity from FSDT .
    A

    10 months ago

    Hello
    Well, first of all, I'm creating these enhancements because I hate, I can't stand MSFS2020/24 airports - poor illumination, missing details, no ground clutter etc. It's like developers don't consider us, their clients and sim pilots, intelligent enough to notice the shortcomings of the products that are being hastily rushed onto simmarket and others. Seems like developers now cherish $$$ more, than the quality that would have easily given them what they look for. I miss the quality of FSX products, where EVERYTHING was done to the smallest detail. I visited KORD twice in my life and each visit was fantastic experience - the business of the whole airport, rush of ground equipment, staff, illumination, de-icing equipment (I was visiting KORD in winter) etc, I wanted to recreate that here, at least a bit.
    Yes, FSDT does not seem to show much love to us, sim pilots anymore. I remember when their sceneries were a mark of quality and an example for other developers. In MSFS they don't shine, to say the least.
    Regarding TORA signs, I'm not sure I will be able to place them. Most of recordings I reviewed to create this enhancements did not show these signs close enough for me to be able to recreate them unfortunately. Sorry.
    a

    10 months ago

    @Andrew.Glowacki Yeah it's a shame, there is a lot of work being done @ O'Hare and that has been their go to excuse for past 4 years since the addon was released to not update anything, ( Taxi ways aside, new Terminal 5 gates and parking for example) they made one significant update to make the runways true to life way back in 2021 and that's been pretty much it. O'hare is my home airport so I always fly in and out of here and whenever I visit the airport in sim it just felt so empty in comparison (so many missing lights and signage) so again, thank you so much for all your effort on this and yeah, no worries on the TORA markings I don't know why but that information is so hard to get it seems, maybe one day I'll start a job at O'hare just so I can mark down the TORA numbers haha
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    Enhancement for FSDreamTeam's Chicago O'Hare (KORD), USA

    This enhancement pack significantly improves FSDreamTeams Chicago OHare International Airport (KORD) by addressing various shortcomings in the original scenery. It features over 5,000 new elements, including enhanced illumination across all key areas, added clutter for a more realistic airport environment, and improved infrastructure such as fire stations and parking areas. The add-on does not modify the original scenery but adds substantial detail and activity to the airport, providing a more immersive experience for users.

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    Version1.1
    File Size125.15 KB
    Published1 year ago
    Updated10 months ago

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    MSFS2020/24
    Sub-CategoryLandscape
    ICAOKORD

    Version History

    - As requested, enhancement now should be compatibile with MSFS2024. Those who use MSFS2020 can ignore this update. - There are two files in the archive. One for enhancement compatibile wiht MSFS2020, other with 2024. Choose appropriate to the sim version you're using.

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