
Description
Santa Barbara Rigs – Offshore Oil Platform Placement for Microsoft Flight Simulator ( default 3D model )
I'm freezing downloads, as a recent change to MSFS 2020 seems to have removed POI_oil-rig, which this scenery is dependant on. I'll check after SU16, which is supposed to merge world data for 2020 and 2024, and see if there will be a replacement oil rig asset.
Thanks for understanding.
Description
This scenery adds all 27 oil platform placements off the Santa Barbara coast, from San Pedro to Vandenberg AFB. This is an early version and will be a work in progress. The primary intent was to add rigs offshore for enhancing helicopter flying in multiplayer and to add something more to do in this scenic area of the world. Even if you’re flying an aircraft up the coast, it’s nice to see the rigs out in the water, especially if you’ve flown in the Southern California area in reality.
Although the placement and orientation of the rigs is accurate, the scenery is currently using the default oil rig which is not representative of the platforms in the channel. Eventually, the default rigs will be replaced with more accurate models of the channel rigs.
Includes appx location map
Includes basic documentation
Installation
- Extract bhd-sbarigs.zip using WinZip, 7-Zip or WinRar.
- Place the entire bhd-sbarigs folder into the Microsoft Flight Simulator Community Folder.
- Select Santa Barbara as your start point (KSBA), Platform Holly is right off the coast near the airport. Use the included map and navigation info to explore the area..
- Requires USA World Update to be installed from the Marketplace ( oil rig is part of update scenery content )
Known Issues v0.3.0
- Oil rig 3D model is not accurate to actual Santa Barbara platforms.
- Might experience -2/3 FPS spikes, but in general - not much performance impact.
Update v0.2.2
- Added KMZ file in documentation to add rig locations to Little Nav Map.
- Added Landable Helipads on all Oil Rigs
- Added Windsock to Helipad
- Added simple omni light near helipad and windsock
- Fixed modellib.bgl naming issue
Update v0.2.3
Fixed minor issue where test light assets created gray boxes at an FBO on the airport.
Update v0.3.0
Added Helipads ( start position ) to all Rigs
ICAO names are fake / placeholder
"Airport" names are "Platform ...." - ie Platform Holly
Helicopters will start w engines running, since the marker is handled like a runway for airplanes.
Cleaned up some sloppy helipad placement ( railings clipping through pad )
Also available: Alaska - Cook Inlet Oil Rigs, Adriatic / Italy Oil Rig placements
Recommended Payware - KSBA Santa Barbara, ORBX
Recommended Freeware - Global AI Ship Traffic, We Love VFR 1, We Love VFR 2
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6 months ago
Thank you.
5 months ago
I haven't checked 2020 in a couple months, but AFAIK there's no default replacement for the rig model.
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In the P3D/FSX version I'd added the helipads on the north side of the field, near Signature - but not here. I try to get the dev at Orbx to update their scenery with the helipads... but no luck ;)
over 2 years ago
I only see the octagons where the helicopter lands (which are landable) floating over the sea like a flying saucer. I also see the ships next to the oil platforms.
Does anyone have any idea why this is happening?
Thanks in advance.
over 2 years ago
over 3 years ago
Goes great with my KLGB & KSNA. Really fills out the offshore area during departures and arrivals. Thanks!
Santa Barbara Oil Rig placements
Explore the offshore oil platform placements off the Santa Barbara coast with this add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This scenery adds 27 oil rigs from San Pedro to Vandenberg AFB, enhancing helicopter flying and the overall scenic experience. While the default 3D model is currently used, future updates will feature more accurate representations of the actual platforms. Dive into this unique addition to the Southern California area and elevate your multiplayer flying experience.
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Added Helipads ( start position ) to all Rigs ICAO names are fake / placeholder "Airport" names are "Platform ...." - ie Platform Holly Helicopters will start w engines running, since the marker is handled like a runway for airplanes. Cleaned up some sloppy helipad placement ( railings clipping through pad )
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