Placerville Airport, a charming airfield set in the picturesque Sierra Nevada foothills, has been released as a freeware add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator by Community Creator vbazillio. The airfield is known for its scenic yet challenging location. This release brings to life an airport known for its unique location atop a bluff, providing a blend of challenges and scenic beauty. The freeware features detailed elevations, textures, and realistic airport elements like fences, taxiway signs, and a helipad.
The airport serves general aviation and is equipped with a single runway. The freeware rendition also includes the iconic Hangtown VOR-DM and is designed to be compatible with including World Update USA 2 and X, as well as World Update Canadar. The full list of features includes:
- Huge amount of work on elevation of the whole airport but also on small areas around and inside the perimeter
- Hard work blending all revised new airport textures with the underlying satellite images
- All fences around the airport (thanks to vectorplacement SDK features)
- Add specific taxiway signs (noise abatement extrapolated from ground charts, if you have their exact meanings let me know)
- Add Helipad H1 located on north side of runway 05 end
- Add the Hangtown VOR-DME (objects)
- ... and more!
Placerville Airport is a hub for aviation enthusiasts and pilots who appreciate its distinctive setting and the beauty of the surrounding area. For further details and to download the scenery, you can visit the mod page.
over 2 years ago