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Before leaving a rating, please consider that this is currently a development release and not everything is going to be perfect! Please help out by reporting any issues in the comments below! (Also, see Know Issues, below)
Located in Polk City, Florida, Fantasy of Flight is home to Kermit Weeks collection of vintage aircraft.
This scenery is based on the original FSX scenery by Vassilis “Dimus” Dimoulas, and has been "converted" to MSFS with his permission! Although I say converted, the models and their textures are the only thing that remains from the original scenery. The airport has been rebuilt from the ground up using MSFS native models, materials, and more!
Improvements have also been made to the original objects, improving performance by reducing drawcalls and adding LoDs. Some models have also seen some other improvements, including fixes and increased texture resolution by means of AI software.
As of now, this release currently includes the following features:
- 15cm/px aerial imagery - Color-matched to the surrounding Bing imagery.
- 3-Meter Digital Elevation Model.
- Many custom models, including buildings and static aircraft.
- Detailed placement of object libraries, including vegetation, fences, clutter, animals (static), and more!
- Requires the latest version of Emerald Object Library.
- Includes improved road and markings: Broadway Blvd SE (559), which runs along the entrance to FoF.
- Improvements to many lakes and ponds in the surrounding area.
Requirements
Installation
The "esd-airport-fa08-fantasy-of-flight" folder should be placed into your MSFS "Packages\Community" folder. The addon scenery will load the next time you start Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Credits
This scenery is based on the original FSX scenery by Vassilis “Dimus” Dimoulas. Emerald Scenery Design has obtained permission to bring his creation to MSFS and credits him for his outstanding work!
Distribution
Fantasy of Flight is currently a dev release, which is only available to download at flightsim.to. If you find this addon uploaded anywhere else other than this source, please report it to me via PM on flightsim.to or contact me through the following form (https://emeraldscenerydesign.com/contact/). Redistribution of this addon is EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN.
NOTAMs
Before commenting, please understand that this is a development release, which is not perfect! The following are current known issues:
- Some models (such as runway warning signs) are not placed as accuratly as they could be. This is because each model places 2 signs at once. This will be fixed in the future, but requires a complete overhaul of the model.
- Photogrammetry is available in the area. The scenery will work with it, but there will be some slight elevation differences that may cause certain objects to float, as well as other cosmetic issues. I have tried to mitigate this as best I can in v0.5.0, however Asobo will ultimately need to address issues with photogrammetry.
- The airport name currently displays as the old designation. This has been corrected in the scenery, however MSFS does not update this information for existing airports at the moment.
mrgrant
is this right off I4? I pass it often
rotornut44 6 month(s) ago
Yes. I4 runs right along the southern end of the field.
fStopper
Beautiful, thanks!
Bigfic
Hello there!
Can you help me? It seems like altough I have all the required libraries extracted into the community folder, when I load it up in the game, none of the objects have textures and are pink.
Nice job though!
rotornut44 8 month(s) ago
I assume this includes all of the airport buildings and static aircraft? Do the cows off to the side of the long runway have any textures?
If you have had a previous version of this scenery, make sure the old version is removed from your community folder, as it was renamed last update. If this is your first time downloading, then disregard.
You may also try deleting your Content.xml in "AppData\Roaming\Microsoft Flight Simulator". Also clear out the "SceneryIndexes" & "Packages" folder (This is a cache, and shouldnt have any addon packages in it) while you are there. Sometimes this can fix odd graphical issues in the sim. Both will rebuild the next time you run the sim.
If none of this helps, check other scenery as well and see if something similar occurs, or if it's just at FoF.
Bigfic 8 month(s) ago
Yes, the cows at the end of the runway do have textures and a few objects like the wind sock and containers does appear to have a texture. On the other hand, hangars, plane models, fences, etc... are still pink
pilotdaveg
I love this scenery but recently discovered that it conflicts with the 4 seasons payware mod. The ground texture throughout the airport becomes pink, like a missing texture, with the 4 seasons mod installed. Hopefully this is something that can be fixed.
EDIT: This is fixed in the latest seasons mod. Disregard!
rotornut44 10 month(s) ago
Hello,
I do not own the seasons addon, so I am unable to test compatibility. If you have some spare time and would like to help me out, shoot me a PM with some photos so I can get an understanding of what all is being affected. Maybe then I can figure out what's going on. But as it stands right now, I'm not exactly sure what the mod changes that would cause missing ground textures. I was under the impression that only trees were affected?
It could also be something to do with it being an older build. I do believe it was compiled around the time we were having those pink aircraft and distant ground textures. May just be coincidence, but you never know. I could send you an experimental build to try, to rule that out.
pilotdaveg 10 month(s) ago
This issue is fixed in the latest version of the seasons mod. Thanks rotornut for looking into it!
kelarius
Hello rotornut44 your scenery is a masterpiece, thank you for this beautiful add on!
I grabbed the MILVIZ-Corsair and flew like kermit weeks two rounds over the place with a sightseeing flight over polk city and lakeland afterwards. You find the video here: https://youtu.be/X8erV3Qv5d4
Many greetings and keep it up!
pmacb
Hi this is a great scenery that I have been flying from since its release but having installed the last MSFS update and Nvidia driver the other day the grass texture in the airport appears green! No other airport has this issue! Anyone had else had this issue?
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
Could you PM me a screenshot showing the issue?
gryper
Please don't bury the proper folder 3 folders deep after extraction.
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
It should only be 1 folder deep? "Extracted folder\Community" If any more folders are generated, make sure "Eliminate duplication of root folder" is checked in the extractor settings.
CromUK
Awesome. Love watching Kermit Weeks videos on youtube and was super impressed with this version.
Thank you
FlyingsCool
Why not just use polygons with exclude TIN/MSBldg/DetBldg to remove the photogrammetry you don't want? (That's what I used when I did KCON, that and vegetation polygons to cover up photogrammetry vegetation).
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
I took care of this in the last update. I have removed the outdated info from Known Issues. 😊
FlyingsCool 1 year(s) ago
Cool. Yeah, would be nice to rename airports (really, Concord Mun?), and also to allow users to rename airport UNICOM callouts, like Concord instead of Kilo-Charlie-Oscar-November
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
Hopefully in due time. Although minor, there is a lot of outdated or wrong airport info that would be nice to correct.
dimus
A big thank you to Chris for the effort he did to optimize the work I had done on this for FSX as a rookie scenery builder and all the great stuff he has added and created from scratch. I also had never been to the place but have received very good help in photos and info from Cermit's crew when I first made the scenery for FSX.
It is great to have this in MSFS!
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
It was a pleasure to bring it over to MSFS. Thank you for the opportunity!
Steiny 1 year(s) ago
Always wanted to visit FoF, but got the chance once and i stood before a closed fence. So, thank you for bringing this into the virtual world boys! Great work!
JacobVeldhuyzen
Great work!
As an FYI: There is no such thing as MSFS 2020. The year 2020 has never, ever appeared in the product name. It is just MSFS.
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
Where do you see MSFS 2020 at? I usually write it as MSFS. In the beginning, a lot of people called it MSFS2020, FS2020, or MS2020. I have also seen MSFS used to describe FSX addons, so it's a bit of a cluster, but I think most use "MSFS" now. If I put something else, it was likely a typo.
gje
What a talent you have! You have created a wonderful atmosphere of this actual airfield with some great detail. I visited this museum years ago, and still hold fond memories of the flight simulator experience they provided inside one of the buildings. You actually go thru a briefing in the briefing room before you go out and get into the physical cockpit of the simulator. You flew combat against other pilots via networking then came in and landed. Graphics were pretty simple compared to today's MSFS 2020. Nice Job! Look forward to any updating you do on this field.
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
Thanks! I've never been down to FoF, but hopefully I can make it whenever Act III opens up.
fosheem
I've been to Fantasy of Flight twice and you have done the place justice. You've captured the Art Deco feel and done a magnificent job. Even with the photogrammetric scenery on, it still looks great. I only noticed the burn-in from the Connie, but your Connie sits perfectly over it and the shadow almost perfectly covers it.
Just one favor to ask. The name of the place, as you so delightfully rendered at the front gate, is Fantasy of Flight, Not "Worlds Greatest Aircraft Collection". Could you please use the formal name on the world map, so we can search for the place when setting our destinations?
Great work, many thanks!
Bomber12th 1 year(s) ago
For a long time, "Worlds Greatest Aircraft Collection" was the official FAA registered name for the airport. Now, however, it is officially known as "Orlampa Inc Airport".
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
Thanks for the feedback! It's actually registered as "Orlampa" now, which is what I currently have it set to. However the sim doesn't pull the name from the BGL, but uses the default database. I will look to see if anyone has made a workaround for this yet, but last I saw it wasn't possible.
fosheem 1 year(s) ago
I stand corrected regarding the name. Many thanks!
...nine, ten... (Now my comment meets the minimum required words.)
DennyAtkin
So excited to see this! I was recreating one of Kermit's YouTube videos and, while it was fun to get up to altitude and see the satellite imagery of his planes at the airport, obviously the scenery was really disappointing.
I would expect most folks won't want to turn photogrammetry off. Wouldn't an exclude polygon excluding TIN in the area allow the sim setting to stay on while fixing the problems around the airport? (At least, that's how I believe it's supposed to work from the couple of airports I've made. I also realize with the current state of the sim not everything works as you'd expect! 😊 )
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
I've honestly never tried it, but I will definitely look into it! I know there have been issues with this in the past, so I'm not sure what the current state is. But definitely worth a try!
Turbinepilot2
Thank you so much for doing this! What a great addition!
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
You bet! Already making a list of what I want to get done for the next update.
Bomber12th
Thank you so much for bringing this scenery into MSFS, it looks fantastic! I am going to be flying here a lot, as I did in FSX.
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
Thanks! It was a blast to make, and I cant wait to push some more updates out!
Dillon
Thank you soo much for this! I didn't think I'd see this happen in FS and you did it. Amazing job!
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
Where there's a will, there's a way! And the will was definitely my disappointment with the default airport.. 😆
Dillon 1 year(s) ago
I got another unique airport for you guys to consider should you ever want to do it. Not sure if you've heard of 'Sporty's Flying Shop' but it's where pilot's get allot of aviation products from (including simulation equipment). In looking up their location they are based at an airport in Ohio (Clermont County Airport). It's a cool little airport with this major supplier sitting right on the airport grounds. It would be a cool airport to have fully depicted in Flight Simulator much like Aerosoft's home airport. Just a thought. I'm still loving what you did with Kermit's airport. This will be my home airport for warbirds in FS2020.
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
Sporty's is way ahead of you. 😊
https://www.sportys.com/digital-i69-msfs2020.html
Dillon 1 year(s) ago
Wow, thanks for the heads up on this!
Archer374
Nice start. Thank you. Do they really have a Lufthansa Constellation? Exactly the same plane is standing at Munich airport 😊
Bomber12th 1 year(s) ago
They do have a Constellation there, and the paint scheme matches the real life example. https://c8.alamy.com/comp/D8FNX0/a-lockheed-constellation-at-the-fantasy-of-flight-airfield-at-polk-D8FNX0.jpg
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
The scheme is just a lot more worn down these days, IRL. A little sad, but gives it character! 😉 The Florida climate doesn't help much.
hjcoelho 1 year(s) ago
I was there when they received the Connie. Still with a washed out Lufthansa paint scheme. I don’t remember when they restored have it .
Steiny 1 year(s) ago
here's a 2019 walkaround with Kermit Weeks telling the story of her.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezDhBHIiyLM
and how she arrived at FoF
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRwSKmFoFa8