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    KHOC - Highland Co. Airport - MSFS 2024 edition V1.4 - Image 1

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    A faithful remaster of my 2020 version for MSFS 2024.  Brings in latest graphical enhancements for MSFS 2024.  Includes a new 3d cornfield, 3d rocks and vegetation, updated runway textures, fixes to surrounding satellite imagery and much more!

    **Update 2/10**:🚨ATTENTION SayIntentions users🚨; I have published a custom AI Traffic profile for this airport:
    Open TaxiTuner -> ICAO: KHOC -> Select "KHOC MSFS 2024 by EMBCreations" -> Click "Set my default"

    Note: This is a server-side profile and is a WIP.

    3D Custom Buildings (Created in Blender) using reference photos:

    - FBO - 3 Orange Roof hangars - 6th Hangar - Airport Office - Sheds - Power Station 

    3D Custom Objects (Created in Blender) using reference photos:

    – Highland Co. Airport Sign - Airport Office Awning - 6th Hangar fence 

    To Install: 

    🚨NEW🚨 3 Options (DO NOT install more than one):

    With cornfield (MAIN FILE):  This includes the 3d cornfield located immediately to the left of RWY 5 that exists in real life. 

    🚨NEW🚨Cornfield Lite: This file removes 50% of the corn stalks from the main file, while still retaining a visually pleasing look. Users that wanted the cornfield, but were hindered by performance should now be able to enjoy its presence with this file.

    No cornfield: This alternative option is provided because of the LOD load in of the cornfield that occurs when approaching the airport.  Personally, I feel its load in is very gradual and doesn't affect immersion and the cornfield enhances the experience, but I understand some may feel otherwise :)  I still STRONGLY encourage trying the "with cornfield" option first to see if the LOD load in is too drastic that it breaks immersion for you.  

    Download the respected file. Unzip the folder and place into your MSFS 2024 community folder and enjoy!

    Inside Parking Guide (below): **note: any aircraft larger than listed for each spot may clip into buildings or objects if you are concerned about immersion* 

    6th hangar:
    Ramp 1-2: Baron or less

    FBO Parking:
    Ramp 3: CJ4 / King Air or less
    Ramp 4: Baron or less

    Open Air Orange Hanger:
    Ramp 5-7: Baron or less

    T-Hangar:
     Ramp 8: C172 or less
     Ramp 9: Bonanza or less

    Large Orange Hangar:
     Ramp 10: King Air / TBM / Caravan or less
     Ramp 11: Baron or less

    Feel free to leave a comment and/or rating. Thanks :)

    *I cannot guarantee MSFS 2020 compatibility with this airport (please download my 2020 version for that)

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    E

    about 11 hours ago

    🚨 UPDATE: V1.4 now released🚨

    Further optimization from V1.3:📈
    -Removed 406 placements of a single vegetation object that was discovered to be a massive performance hog (10,556 draw calls now eliminated). There should be a noticeable improvement to performance while still preserving the original scene. This was discovered post V1.3 release.

    ⛏️Other adjustments/fixes:⛏️
    RWY 5/23:
    -Removed double placement of edge lighting on the departure ends
    -Added missing REILs
    -Rwy 5 edge lighting moved back to start of runway pavement

    Hold Short lines:
    -TWY A / RWY 23 Hold Short line was missing, now visible
    -TWY A / RWY 5 Hold short line relocated to the accurate real life location

    TXY Lighting:
    -Redone and now has accurate alignment and spacing based on real airport

    RWY 23 VASI:
    -Relocated to real location and now angled to the published 4 deg glidepath

    Due to the quick time between V1.3 to v1.4, here are the patch notes of V1.3 (included in V1.4):

    V1.3
    🚨New File Option🚨
    -This file removes 50% of the corn stalks from the main file, while still retaining a visually pleasing cornfield. Users that wanted the cornfield, but were hindered by performance issues should hopefully now be able to enjoy its presence.😎

    Optimization tweaks:📈
    -Optimized 7 custom buildings. This optimization resulted in the elimination of 91% of draw calls (1164 in V1.2 to just 102 in V1.3)
    -Replaced unnecessary 6k & 4k textures with 2k & 1k ones reducing VRAM usage throughout
    -Exchanged a resource heavy static plane with a performance friendly one
    -Replaced T-hangars that had 4 light fixtures to 1 fixture (with near same luminosity). This should help with performance during nighttime ops.

    Other changes:
    -Adjusted FBO Parking Spot locations/direction to something more logical
    -Fixed some breaks found in Taxiway centerlines
    D

    about 23 hours ago

    Nice job!
    E

    about 18 hours ago

    Thanks! Cheers 😎👍
    E

    1 day ago

    Version 1.3 is out🎉:

    🚨New File Option🚨
    "Cornfield-lite": This file removes 50% of the corn stalks from the main file, while still retaining a visually pleasing cornfield. Users that wanted the cornfield, but were hindered by performance issues should hopefully now be able to enjoy its presence.😎

    Optimization tweaks:📈
    -Optimized 7 custom buildings. This optimization resulted in the elimination of 91% of draw calls (1164 in V1.2 to just 102 in V1.3)
    -Replaced unnecessary 6k & 4k textures with 2k & 1k ones reducing VRAM usage throughout
    -Exchanged a resource heavy static plane with a performance friendly one
    -Replaced T-hangars that had 4 light fixtures to 1 fixture (with near same luminosity). This should help with performance during nighttime ops.

    Other changes:
    -Adjusted FBO Parking Spot locations/direction to something more logical
    -Fixed some breaks found in Taxiway centerlines

    Known Issue:
    -The static people in front of the FBO are no longer present. Not sure why, but they appear to have been removed from Asobo's Scenery Library.

    Thanks again for all the support 💖
    E

    4 months ago

    Great video! Nice work crop-dusting the corn 😂 Happy you are enjoying the airport and thank you for sharing it. It was really cool to watch. Thanks compliment too. Cheers 😎👍
    r

    5 months ago

    Love this one. I used it in one of my videos recently. Thanks so much. With my videos I like to use only freeware and payware scenery and no default scenery. I used to make scenery for FS2004 so I have an affinity for scenery creators like yourself. This one was perfect for my video. https://youtu.be/_auLBU41H-4?si=lZFCJjK3sgzPoAoK Thanks again!
    E

    5 months ago

    I just watched it, very nice video 😎 ( I got a chuckle at the end 😂) It always makes me smile when I receive feedback from those enjoying my airports. Thank you! 👍
    v

    9 months ago

    Came for the cornfield, stayed for the nice rolling hills and the lake! This place is a little gem, it's clear you put a lot of attention into this. Thanks so much for sharing with us all!
    E

    9 months ago

    Hey those are great pics !😎👍 Thank you taking the time leaving such kind words and for the rating. Its always great to hear feedback like yours that you are enjoying the airport. Cheers! 😊
    G

    9 months ago

    I'm more of a mountain/coastal type, but these kind of detailed creations bring me to inland as well.
    E

    9 months ago

    That's awesome! Glad to hear you enjoy this airport as well. Thanks for leaving a comment and rating here too! Cheers!
    K

    10 months ago

    Such an awesome freeware scenery! I don't typically reply or leave reviews, but felt I was obligated here. It's obvious how much time, effort, and attention to detail was put into developing this for the community. Excellent work and I'll take a look your other work as well!
    E

    10 months ago

    Thank you so much for your very heartfelt comment, it meant a lot to me! 😊. Thanks for the rating as well. I really appreciate the kind words you said and comments like yours is what motivates me to keep creating . Cheers! 😎👍
    r

    10 months ago

    Wow this is a great scenery. I love the corn field hehe! Any chance of an FAA spec (all orange) wind sock maybe for the next update?
    E

    10 months ago

    Greetings Ryan. Thanks again for your kind feedback and rating. 😊. Happy to hear you like the cornfield as well! I know you referenced the freeware windsock link on my KMTP page. I decided I will attempt to add it to both airports in a future update (as long as there are no technical issues). Hopefully within a week or so. Thanks!
    F

    10 months ago

    Great airport, great quality, I like it. Thank you for your contribution
    E

    10 months ago

    My pleasure! Happy to hear you are enjoying the airport 😎
    MSFS 2020MSFS 2024

    KHOC - Highland Co. Airport - MSFS 2024 edition V1.4

    A faithful remaster of my 2020 version for MSFS 2024. Brings in latest graphical enhancements for MSFS 2024. Includes a new 3d cornfield, 3d rocks and vegetation, updated runway textures, fixes to surrounding satellite imagery and much more!

    Downloads1K
    Version1.4
    File Size250.1 MB
    Published10 months ago
    Updated10 hours ago

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    CategoryAirports
    ICAOKHOC

    Version History

    V1.4 Further optimization from V1.3: -Removed 406 placements of a single vegetation object that was discovered to be a massive performance hog (10,556 draw calls now eliminated). There should be a noticeable improvement to performance while still preserving the original scene. This was discovered post V1.3 release. Other adjustments/fixes: RWY 5/23: -Removed double placement of edge lighting on the departure ends -Added missing REILs -Rwy 5 edge lighting moved back to start of runway pavement Hold Short lines: -TWY A / RWY 23 Hold Short line was missing, now visible -TWY A / RWY 5 Hold short line relocated to the accurate real life location TXY Lighting: -Redone and now has accurate alignment and spacing based on real airport RWY 23 VASI: -Relocated to real location and now angled to the published 4 deg glidepath Due to the quick time between V1.3 to v1.4, here are the patch notes of V1.3 (included in V1.4): V1.3 🚨New File Option🚨 -This file removes 50% of the corn stalks from the main file, while still retaining a visually pleasing cornfield. Users that wanted the cornfield, but were hindered by performance issues should hopefully now be able to enjoy its presence.😎 Optimization tweaks:📈 -Optimized 7 custom buildings. This optimization resulted in the elimination of 91% of draw calls (1164 in V1.2 to just 102 in V1.3) -Replaced unnecessary 6k & 4k textures with 2k & 1k ones reducing VRAM usage throughout -Exchanged a resource heavy static plane with a performance friendly one -Replaced T-hangars that had 4 light fixtures to 1 fixture (with near same luminosity). This should help with performance during nighttime ops. Other changes: -Adjusted FBO Parking Spot locations/direction to something more logical -Fixed some breaks found in Taxiway centerlines

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