| NOTE: As an optional feature, you can download Nool's VDGS module to get functional visual docking guidance systems at 33 gates in YVR. I cannot take responsibility for any issues you may encounter with the docking system, as I have not created it, however, I have encountered no issues with performance or stability so far during the testing phase.
Download: https://flightsim.to/file/39576/msfs-visual-docking-guidance-system
See it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef6VX1xvgKY
VDGS created by Nool Aerosystems
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Meet Project YVR, a freeware mod for Microsoft Flight Simulator that features a completely custom modelled Vancouver International Airport. It also has new taxiway, runway, and apron textures and lines, corrected gate and parking numbers, correct taxiway names and signage (VATSIM ready), full airport night lighting, and more!
Project YVR is available in an early access state. This means that while the airport is functional, features are missing, like custom modelled buildings, interior modelling, or ground textures, to name a few. These will be implemented in future updates.
Performance was a major consideration when creating Project YVR, including optimization of textures and lighting. However, it is recommended to have a modern 10 series graphics card from NVIDIA or an AMD equivalent, with at least 16GB of RAM, and a modern 4-core processor for the best experience. Project YVR may run on systems below these specs, however, you may encounter performance issues, especially at night, which is heavier on frame rate.
To install Project YVR, unzip the zipped folder that you downloaded from flightsim.to, open the unzipped folder, and copy and paste the folder named 'joelster-airport-cyvr-vancouver' into your community folder. Installation size is approximately 400MB, subject to change with future updates.
Project YVR is made possible by free textures from AmbientCG and is driven by community feedback. If you would like to see a feature or a specific building's modelling priortitized, please add it to #suggestions on my Discord server: discord.gg/Dwtz6eCDNr
For my other projects to enhance your experience in the Vancouver area, check out my website here: https://projectvanformsfs.wixsite.com/vancouver/project-list
For a list of ILS frequencies and IDENTS: https://projectvanformsfs.wixsite.com/vancouver/yvr
Project YVR is non-commercial user generated content. For any copyright/legal concerns, or general inquiries, please contact me immediately at [email protected]
The_Joelster
NOTE:
Navigraph Users: Your sim may load in YVR after your Navigraph data, causing issues with SIDS and STARS. This does not affect normal users. You will need to manually modify your content.xml file so that YVR is before Navigraph. A visual representation of how to do this is here: https://forum.navigraph.com/t/no-stars-into-kord/3939/7
Or, if you prefer not to edit xml files, you can follow Navigraph's official solution here: https://forum.navigraph.com/t/faq-scenery-file-re-organisation-initialization/4035
FPS/CTD issues: If you experience a CTD or low FPS on your first boot of the sim with the mod installed, a restart seemed to fix this issue for most testers. Your FPS may also be lower at night, so I recommend running this airport during the daytime only on lower end systems until I can implement a better lighting solution.
Sorry for the inconvinience, and happy flying!
Jqro
fantastic addition, amazing for freeware guys - Sadly I go from an average 50 fps to 20 fps around the airport I hope this can be fixed as it makes it nearly unusable
The_Joelster 3 day(s) ago
Sorry about this! Unfortunately the airport is very FPS heavy because of the lighting and interior, and it also may be worse now because Vancouver got photogrammetry (my FPS was much better pre-WU11). I am planning to release a lite version in the future to hopefully improve this, but I am still considering other options.
Avaitor74
Great work you did.Sadly I had to remove this as it was causing my sim to freeze..
The_Joelster 3 day(s) ago
Oh no! That's not good to hear! Was the freezing on your first boot of the sim with the mod? Usually after restarting your game a few times after loading the airport the performance and stability improves. Also do you know exactly when it freezes? I'll do my best to find the issue.
amonducius
Fantastic freeware. Is anyone working on GSX for this mod?
The_Joelster 1 month(s) ago
Thank you! I unfortunately don't have GSX Pro, but if anyone else does and is willing to make a mod for Project YVR, it would be awesome to have GSX support for this airport!
coolmandude545
Absolutely insane detail! Easily one of the best airports for MSFS, even being freeware. I can't wait to see the future of this scenery!
Strykai
Despite your busy schedule, I really appreciate all the details and care you put into your updates of my favourite airport! 😊
Plapytus
anyone else have problems with AI being unable to taxi out because they're too close to other AI parked at gates? they're getting the "caution other traffic" instruction from ATC and get stuck forever until the sim deletes them.
The_Joelster 4 month(s) ago
I apologize for the inconvinience! Could you please let me know around which gates you experience this issue? I will try and see if I can address this in a future update. Thank you!
Plapytus 4 month(s) ago
actually after more testing, i don't think it's a Project YVR-related issue - it's that the default Asobo live traffic keeps injecting new traffic at gates where another aircraft JUST pushed back, forcing the departing aircraft to stop in its place because the newly spawned one is too close. Saw it happen numerous times, at other airports too. Great scenery btw!
Politieman112
3 and a half stars, due of the lighting problem, please fix it thank you.
The_Joelster 5 month(s) ago
Hi there! Could you please provide more details on the lighting issue you are facing? I will be happy to take a look, however, I am currently not aware of any major lighting issues. Thanks!
Greazer
Superb work!
FlyingCookie
i was finally able to spend some good time flying around the scenery and its really well done. Love the continuous updates and improvements & cant wait to see more!
Avidean
Looks good. Make those textures nice and dirty
sylvanti
a gtx 10 series card with 16gb ram? I am on a rtx 3090 which is superior in every way to the mid range gtx 10 series cards... I assume I will be able to run this airport without issues? I have 64 gb ram ddr4 fast ram and i9 10k board.
The_Joelster 7 month(s) ago
There are no set requirements for the airport, the 10 series and 16GB recommendation was made based on information about performance from testers. You shouldn't have any performance issues running the scenery with those specs, although if you do encounter any, please let me know!
USER1000 4 month(s) ago
I have a 5800X and a 3060ti as well as 32gb ram and I get approximately 15fps at the airport with settings mainly at high and medium. Apart from that it's a stunning scenery!
The_Joelster 4 month(s) ago
What airplane were you flying? Haven't heard of FPS that low with a high end GPU, might be the update causing some issues
dane
Any thought of including the surrounding airports - like CZBB Boundary Bay (the busiest airport in Canada for 2020) and CZXX Abbotsford?
The_Joelster 7 month(s) ago
There is already a mod for CZBB: https://flightsim.to/file/1694/airport-czbb-boundary-bay
I have already started work for Abbotsford (Project YXX), mainly with custom runway and taxiway markings, and a very early terminal model. While I cannot announce any firm release window at this time, it should be released by the end of 2022. I will be posting more updates in my Discord though as it gets closer to release!
The_Joelster 6 month(s) ago
Just wanted to provide a quick update that I have cancelled future plans to create Abbotsford Intl Airport, as I would like to focus on other projects. There is a new version of YXX created by another dev here though, if you haven't downloaded it already: https://flightsim.to/file/30091/cyxx-abbotsford-international-airport
dane 6 month(s) ago
Thanks for your update as well as the link to a YXX file.
Good luck on your other projects
tankjohnson 5 month(s) ago
That version of CZBB only uses the default buildings that come with MSFS, so it's not as customized. If you could do a better version of CZBB with proper customized buildings, and other stuff customized with the airport, that would be awesome!
I also look forward to your Abbotsford airport!
marsinos
CYXX Abbotsford guys
iamblue91 4 month(s) ago
Ryanosaurus13 has already made this
bricio
Merci beaucoup, je trouve votre projet très prometteur. Excellent travail et bonne continuation.!!
OG_GRiZZi
Can you guys do Calgary Intl. CYYC?
The_Joelster 7 month(s) ago
Hey there! I'm a solo dev, and this project has taken a long time to reach this state (approximately 8 months), and I anticipate it'll take until the end of the year to finish. My current focus is on Vancouver airports, with the next one being Abbotsford (which is already in early stages of development) however, if I do decide to do another airport like Calgary in the future, I will post updates on my website/Discord (links in description). Thanks!
dwweiche
Are there any conflicts between the ILS updates and a Navigraph install? Will one over-ride the other?
The_Joelster 7 month(s) ago
Update: So it looks like this airport has to be loaded first before Navigraph. I am not too sure how to fix this without a manual solution (if anyone knows I'd appreciate it if you could let me know on my Discord server, link in desc), however, to manually solve this, you'll need to navigate to your content.xml folder and make it so that the line with YVR is before Navigraph. You can find more details on how to do this here: https://forum.navigraph.com/t/no-stars-into-kord/3939/7
Thank you and I apologize for the inconvinience!
dwweiche 7 month(s) ago
Thanks for the tip. I've made the edit in the content.xml file.
fuzz1
Outstanding effort, thanks for sharing your fine work with us. Look forward to future updates.
Barry
Very well done my good man
Polaricebear
Just gave this a quick look at.... Great looking Project.... keep up the great work on this.... cant wait to see the finished product....
AHal
Absolutely amazing. This is better than the CYVR payware airports IMO, which I've uninstalled to use this instead. And for what it's worth, I get no performance hit at night vs daytime, but as usual with MSFS experiences will vary of course depending on myriad factors. But fantastic job, this is excellent. The Fairmont modeling, the Arrival/Departures signs, just fantastic. I fly to/from Vancouver a lot in the sim, and this makes it that much more of a glorious experience. Cheers!
phoenixgtr 7 month(s) ago
Is it really better than FSimStudio version?
AHal 7 month(s) ago
In my opinion it goes Project YVR>FSDreamTeam>FSimStudios
relfel66 7 month(s) ago
Exactly the info I was looking for, thanks AHal!