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    TFDi MD-11 Light Mod

    VC and external light mod for the JAN2026 MD-11/F PW/GE versions.  unfortunately, CRT brightness and integral light knobs are not mapped to light potentiometers in the model.

    v2.3

    1) compatibility with 1.1.24 (fs20)

    v2.2
    fs20
    1) visible copilot
    2) integral light bounce on side panels
    fs24
    1) integral light bounce on side panels

    v2.1
    1) initial FS2024 version. beacon and strobe effects collide with default LOD limited effects when close to model
    2) fixed light leaking into engine nacelle

    v2.0
    1) external beacon and strobe effects added on top of TFDI's LOD limited implementation
    2) further VC lighting tweaks 

    v1.2
    1) reduce CRT light casting on FMC
    2) CRT spotlight diffused

    v1.1
    1) flood light color adjusted closer to LH reference photo

    v1.0
    1) flood light tint shifted to whiter lamps
    2) CRT light emissions under and around the glareshield for the volumetric effect(cannot be made responsive to CRT brightness knob setting)
    3) flood light bounce to overhead, pedestal, etc.
    4) tweak strobes but red beacons cannot be improved due to a model setting/issue
    5) under glareshield texture modified to reduce the 'leather' look

     

    To install, place "xmd11_light_mod_fs20" folder in the /MSFS2020/Community folder. 
    To install, place "xmd11_light_mod_fs24" folder in the /MSFS2024/Community folder. 

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    3 months ago

    Wiped out the MSFS 2024 default FO on the TFDi MD-11. Deleted it and the FO returned.
    kdfwAuthor

    3 months ago

    known issue with fs24 native build with certain types of community mods when default avatars are used. haven't figured out how to fix yet, if there's a way.

    4 months ago

    logo lights not working for fs20 version
    kdfwAuthor

    4 months ago

    logo lights work for fs20, perhaps you have another mod or try cycling the switch.

    4 months ago

    could you make for 2024? love this mod
    kdfwAuthor

    4 months ago

    once i get the fs2020 done i'll work on the 2024 version.
    kdfwAuthor

    4 months ago

    fs24 version is up. not yet sure how to clean up the beacon/strobe issue with this model. the dev chose to use effects baked into the model which disappears with distance (lod limited). frankly, a poor way to implement effects.

    6 months ago

    Very nice job ! Thanks !
    Just some suggestions : Maybe it's me but I find the FMS a bit too bright, look like it's lighted from an unknown light source, could deserve a bit more dimming (see screenshot). Also, when dimming the A/P panel totally you get strange white reverberation in the screens, if you light the A/P panel just a bit those effects disappear (see the screenshots), you think that can be corrected ?
    Otherwise great mod !
    kdfwAuthor

    6 months ago

    thanks for the feedback, the fms light source is from the crt, but it was toned down. the white light reflection on the crt was also fixed for v1.2.

    6 months ago

    Thanks a lot! Great support! FMS definitely looks much better. However, the white light reflection on the CRTs is still present (not fixed) as per the screenshots.

    12 months ago

    Thanks for this
    MSFS 2020MSFS 2024

    TFDi MD-11 Light Mod

    The TFDi MD-11 Light Mod enhances the lighting effects for the JAN2026 MD-11/F PW/GE versions in Microsoft Flight Simulator. This add-on includes improvements to both virtual cockpit (VC) and external lighting, addressing issues with CRT brightness and adjusting flood light colors for a more realistic appearance. The mod features updated beacon and strobe effects while continuing to refine VC lighting elements through various iterations. It is currently a work in progress for MSFS2024.

    Downloads1K
    Version2.3
    File Size18.6 MB
    Published1 year ago
    Updated2 months ago

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    Simulator
    MSFS2020/24
    Sub-CategoryEnhanced Lighting

    Version History

    1) compatibility with 1.1.24 (fs20)

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