Utilities
Even though this module is payware, some simulator designers tend to make their projects compatible with the unregistered version of FSUIPC so you won’t have to pay that extra money just to have it registered.
If you are looking for some replacement texture packs, this is the add-on to get. REP gives new water textures, weather environments, lights, sun, trees, skies , and reflections.
Just like REP, AEU replaces most default airport textures with more realistic sets.
Airport Environment Upgrade 8 – The Abandoned Project
The follow-up to AEU7. (Above) A project that was abandoned by the author.. How sad, here are the textures to replace the older version(s).
Utility that loads up METARS from online servers such as VATSIM, and IVAO and converts it to actual weather for your sim.
A nifty module that saves your flight in game every ‘x’ amount of minutes. Extremely useful when your FS crashes on a long haul or when you need to re do an approach you messed up.
I think we all know what these does. The default tower viewpoints are horrible. This will reposition most airports and give you a better angle.
A smaller version that implies some features such as Active Camera, or Walk and Follow. Useful for strolling through Virtual cockpits, or virtual cabins.
I found this on AVSIM. This allows you to fly add-ons that are stored on remote computers. No guarantees though.
Keep your AI flight plans, and aircrafts up to date with these installers that released periodically. Covers several popular airlines as well as some small-time ones.
Easily de-compile, and compile flight plans for your AI to follow in your simulator.
Edit an airport’s layout using this nifty tool.
If you are getting bored, take control of a multiplayer session and monitor players and their flights to ensure safety among other things are maintained. Service Pack in case you need Database created.
Transforms your kneeboard into an array of things. Includes media player, internet browser (IE) and TV, and much more. Service Pack 1
When you need a flight planning source other than the sim’s Flight Planner or a trialware / payware one, you can use this free one, and export them to other programs that uses them such as the Fs9 GPS, Fsnavigator, and Squakbox.
FS Time Sync was developed with the intention of providing a tool capable of synchronizing the FS time with the real time. LanVirtual FS Time Sync, is a free software developed by Tomas Contreras.
Place scenery objects for your custom made airports. Make sure you download all Library Collections as well.
The new way of hosting a multiplayer session. Included features are hoplists, chats, private messaging, and other things.
With the downfall of Zone’s multiplayer server hosting, (dropped Fs9 and below for FSX) finding an online session has became somewhat of a pain. Together with fshost, you can easily find a server to fly on if you wish to.
For players using FSX who want to connect to an Fshost session.
This tool alllows you to record movies in FS just like the default recorder, but allows you to record with a stand alone program like FRAPS, during playback. Helps with making movies since you are capturing your scene but not the final clip..
Read the title. Says it all.
RealityPack 1.2: Comprehensive Enhancement Package
Something new for our sims. Photoreal texture replacements for some objects of our sim. Part 2
Night visibility update for cities, and default airports. Very useful in case you have trouble distinguishing buildings, or whether or not that’s a mountain up ahead or a flat city..
A nifty tool for repainters.. This program converts a “batch” of .bmp files to the DXT3 format so you don’t need to convert each file one by one.
Overland World Airlines FSX Conversion
If you always wanted Overland’s (Simmer’s Sky’s) planes in FSX, you can use this to drag them from FS2004..
If you are having problems with AI departing and arriving, this is your fix. Unless, you want 2 737s taking down 1 747 on their “turf”. FS2004 and FSX versions on same page. FSUIPC for either version is needed.
We all hate when FSX puts on a magic show with your AI right ? This will prevent FSX from making your AI disappear after that “5 Minute Rule of Stationary-ness”.
Convert FS2004 to the FSX format.
ServInfo
A nifty tool for use with VATSIM, and IVAO to see which pilots, controllers, are online with a lot of other things.
Specifically meant for VATSIM, it’s like ServInfo with a few upgrades here and there.
If you hate the “No Image” thumbnails for aircrafts in FSX, or you are lazy to get one, takes this one..
Need an FMC to fly with. This stand-alone works perfect!! I do believe you need a registered FSUIPC module for this to work.
Transforms your kneeboard into an internet browser.
FSX Sun FixDoess the sun bother you in FSX. Does it like to blind you? Get Nick’s fix here. (Just don’t blind yourself)
[font=Courier New]FSX Planner
AFCAD application for FSX airport builders. Note : Still in Beta testing.
Alternate Rwy and Lighting Textures
FS9 and FSX alternate textures for your sim. It’s time to bring on winter!
– Like my font, Airport Design Editior is new. This program is like the AFCAD of FSX. AVSIM Download
– I’m surprised that nobody suggested this, and that I didn’t add this in earlier. This nifty utility allows you to edit the various voice aspects of the ATC in the simulator. Different expansions can be added to your liking. This require .Net Framework version 1.1 (not 1.0) Which you can find here and here. No install requires a restart.
Destination Finder for FS9 v1.1 – Need somewhere to fly? It’s the search engine for FS9.
Aircrafts
[font=Courier New]Project Fokker F70/100 and F28
3 Great Projects that owned a spot on the ‘Hot Files’ list on AVSIM. Comes with a variety of paints. F70/100 v3.0
Project Mach 2 Concorde
-Due to piracy-related issues with Fsfrance, the link has been removed since their site is closed. However, if you are willing to take a outdated version, and one used for my VA, you are certainly free to download it. Click Here
Some whine, some do not. A great alternative to PMDG’s 747 nonetheless. Service Packs 1-3 Unoffical Panel Fix – This is a fix that adds the centerpost, some internal views, and gets rid of the VC for FPS increases.
One of the most accurately represented planes in flight simulation. It isn’t all fly ‘here’ to ‘there’ you know. Note : For proper operation, a joystick is required..
Another accurate aircraft reprenstation.
A good A318 aircraft that has a good model, panel, and an average VC.
A 737 Classic designed to reflect the real-world, and to get you acquainted with those old INS systems.
Blue Sky Mine Production’s SAAB 2000
A good Saab 2000 made for our sims.
Francois-Denis Guidée’s Cessna C150 L
An accurate GA plane for you hardcore simmers. No 2D panel makes flying a bit of a challenge.
The only freeware bomber that I know about.. Good model, and VC.
A group that specializes in old school aircrafts. Accurate sounds among other things are found on the site. The BAE 146 and the QT version has been released this week.
Joe Binka’s Grumman G-44 Widgeon
A good seaplane that was made popular amongst us today.
Kirk Olsson’s F16 Fighting Falcon
A popular military aircraft.
If you are looking to build up your military fleet, this is another great addition.
Another one to add. Custom panel and effects.
IRIS Simulations Freeware Military Aircraft
If you are looking for military aircraft not necessary belonging to the USAF. Some are the BAE T/1.A Hawk. F-5, and the Eurofighter.
If you can’t wait for VRS Super Hornet Package release, or can’t afford Aerial Foundary’s, use this to occupy your time.
Great Additions to the fleet with highly detailed models and paints.
The only good freeware 777 out there. Comes with several different variants and paints and it has a partial virtual cabin.
Excellent classic British aircrafts built for your flight sims.
An excellent military prop that comes with some photoreal paints, and detailed virtual cockpits.
Kirk Olsson at the top of his ‘game’. Another great aircraft produced for FS.
Hawker Siddeley HS.748 Base Package
Another great aircraft reproduction. Comes with a lot of repaints.
Milton Shupe’s productions is fully animated, comes with a custom panel among other things.
Mikoyan-Gourevitch MiG 29 Fulcrum Another accurate fighter jet. This time, its a Russian Beauty. [url=http://www.simviation.com/cgi-bin/syb.cgi?section=military&file=MiG29fix.zip]A/C Fix Anothe r FIx
If you are just looking for modern day airliners such as Boeing and Airbus, POSKY is the place to go.
A great GA aircraft. Highly detailed.
Another great Socata GA aircraft.
A great Su-34 fighter made for us.
Practice vertical thrusts and fight through stalls with this beauty.
Another great war plane production, and another hot list file.
Oh, what do you know… It’s Concorde’s sister.. A good looking complicated model but easy to fly. Trust me, out of all of the advanced Russian planes, you don’ t need a manual for this one.
The first Airbus built for our sims..
Owen Hewitt’s Bell 206 Megapack
With the help of repainter and sound artist Christoffer Petersen, they both present a Bell 206 Megapack which comes with a re done model, and comes with a lot of textures.
For you Carribean flying fans. Detailed model, virtual cockpit, and cabin.
One quickie I found lying around on another forum. Very realistic 738 to fly. See for yourself.
One nice general aviation prop. Search “Maule” and pick one of the files.
If you are looking for somewhere to relax and fly to, its Air Mountain Ranch. Conveniently near Seattle-Tacoma Intl.
A great bush flying plane. Comes with normal wheels, tundra wheels, and skis.
Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Full Package
8 engines, huge cargo space, and 6 variants made from GMAX. That XB52 looks like a bullet train..
A nice GA aircraft.
I’m running out of things to say.. A good Beechcraft with a lot of paints.
The most realistic freeware Baby Dash out there. FS2002 ==] FS2004 Conversion
Project Airbus’s a320 Version 2 Release
Project Airbus’s newest release. Already in the ‘hot list files’ on AVSIM.
If you are in the mood for flying anything old through the skies, this is it..
Regia Aeronautica, Junkers Ju 87B Stuka
Originally a plane meant for CFS 2, it has been converted for our FS2004 sims.. What’s in the package – Who knows?
Mirage Dassault Rafale A, C, M
Are you a fan of Mirage fighters ? A fan of Dassault’s ? Or how about the Rafale itself ? Well with all 3 combined, here is a fighter you should get.. Scroll down to the last download. You can get the other addons / improvements as well. Check out Rip Tide’s review as well.
Mirage F.1CG Hellenic Air Force
O_o, another aircraft with help by Kirk Olsson. The good Mirage F1 to play with.
Alejandro Rojas Lucena’s Citation X
If you can’t settle with Eaglesoft’s or any other payware, you can always fly this one.. Custom sound, and panel makes the package better.
Overland’s freeware MD-11 is a great download since you get the panel, and the VC along with the ability to put the originally payware textures on it. Not only that, it’s for FS2002.
Some call it the best freeware ever.. Why? You tell me.. You can get the update and panel merge from the links listed.
Premaircraft
A good site to get several general aviation planes, and some commercial. If you heard of PAD, its them.
It’s known here, it’s known on AVSIM, it’s about to be known everywhere. Take it out for a spin.
AIA has created a new -gen AI model that has features from never before. What’s in it? That’s just a surprise.
VMAX 747-200 “Ready For Pushback”
Oh my. It’s freeware now? That’s right.. Take a look. AVSIM Download
Payware Quality.. Yes.. Very detailed VC, and flight dynamics. Note : READ THE MANUAL
Fully VC, four liveries. A good Piper for your propeller heads.
Warwick Carter is at it again! Well-known for his P-51 aircraft (Listed Above), you can expect something good.. Get Your Textures Here
Now how many times something gets created based on real-world events?Well, this past California fires have triggered a load of creations with just one add-on.
Ducati Multistrada 1100 S Package
Now, who remembers the CEO of FSGV announcing production of a motorcycle? I certainly do. Well, it’s finally completed, and ready for FS9 and FSX.
Lockheed L1329 Jetstar 1 package
An old HJG release, it comes back to the shelves. Something worth it. This download is not supported by HJG anymore.
FSX Bristol Fighter Mk.1 Everyone, meet Biff. Or what’s more commonly known as the Bristol Fighter MK.1. Comes in 4 parts. Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
[font=Courier New]Mudry CAP-10B – Oh, look. It’s a French aerobatic plane. If you need a GA experience, and you love virtual cockpits, and like flipping around, this is something you should get!
[font=Courier New][http://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?CatID=fs2004ac&DLID=114000]Lockheed YC-121F / R7V-2 Turbo Super Constellation[/url]
– It’s still heavy metal being pushed by propellers. A great military turboprop to fly..
Republic P-47M-1 Base Package v2.3
– Prop. P-47.. What else? Multi-resolution model, and clickable VC model. Also, full animation, and textures!
– Russian plane fans, get those cameras out. Or licenses. Another heavy with the fully-loaded tag..
Mitsubishi F-2A Beta Model Version 2
– And I thought it stopped at electronics. Obviously not. Nice fighter by Team KBT.
– I like birds that look sexy. I like those that can fly. Here’s various different versions of the AFG Caravelle. Take them out for a spin.
Horizon Simulations A22 Foxbat – The wing says “Scenery to Fly for”. I agree with that statement. Other GA aircraft to pick up and add to your hangar.
[font=Courier New]Alphasim Freeware Models – The older sets of Alphasim’s freeware models. For free. Need I say more?
Scenery
Scenery Mesh
If there is anything you should get for your scenery, it is mesh. There are a lot of meshes out there for you to choose. Simviation has a library of mesh for the whole world if you want to get it and give it a go.
Italy Airport sceneries designed for us to be awed. It could be considered payware quality if you look at it.
Vista Australis (VOZ) is known for their scenery that is specially made for Australia that includes mesh, airport scenery, as well as AI is you choose to install it.
David Rosenfeld’s Ben Gurion Airport
Mentioned before on Flight Sim World, this scenery is at payware quality but heck, its for free!!! Comes with photoreal ground.
With 2 projects already released, they have landed a spot on the ‘Hot Files’ list on AVSIM for a while. Started by a member of the forums so hint hint. – You know its good.
If you love flying to Paris, this would make some good scenery to observe. As a division of Fs-France, Real CDG has developed 2 versions of the airport. Some goodies include ground vehicles, and animated jetways.
Like VOZ, it is an entire scenery pack for the Netherlands. Features AI and some other neat stuff.
The NL2000 Scenery makes its return with version 3 of its scenery. Now, available for FSX, it contains photoreal scenery and it totals up to a whooping 21 GB package. Over 5 separate downloads, this may or may not reach your computer intact. (Torrents and seeding) Of course, you can always download v2 off AVSIM from the above link. If you need a bittorent downloader, click here.
Excellent scenery when it comes down to certain airports. Also known for their highly detailed mesh.
An excellent scenery designed by George Grimshaw from the FlyTampa team.
2 part sceneryhttp://www.flightsimworld.com/forums/style_images/silver/folder_editor_images/rte-email-button.png Insert Email Link pack that totals over 1 GB. This covers Southeast Alaska, with mesh, airport scenery, and some static aircrafts, boats, and cruiseliners.
IFSD specializes in scenery of Ireland and covers most airports.
Something to spice up the new Hong Kong Intl.
San Jose Costa Rica Intl. Airport
MROC remade with photoreal ground vehicles, animated jetways, rotating radar, and more!
Anyone know of Maho Beach ? Princess Juiliana ? Well this scenery upgrade add many buildings, and a re done beach.
Go to RPME before you install this. Go to it after. See any difference ? Remake of the Butan Bancasi Airport.
LEPA2000 – Palma de Mallorca Scenery Ver. 2
Highly detailed and realistic scenery of Palma de Mallorca. FS2000 ==] FS2002 Fix FS2000/2 =] FS2004 FS2004 Update
Sharpen up your helicopter landing skills and go land where few have landed before. In the Swiss Alps.
High Detail, High Representations. What more can we ask for ?
Detailed and accurate France airport.
St. Malo VFR Scenery in France.
41 Norwegian Airports. Did I mention that you get free Mesh ? Also, go get your 46 VFR objects.
Algiers Real Scenery DAAG 2007
There’s not much action in Africa, but when the time is right, things happen. Only released for 1 day, it has gained over 1,200 downloads. Give DAAG an upgrade with this package. New Photoreal Terrain
This is definitely the place to go if you need a quick scenery file for a certain airport.
One of Hawaii’s main airports, a complete makeover.
Amazing VFR Scenery for France.. Be lucky that there is a freeware version.. You can also try out the demo.
Who agrees that M$ do a bang up job sometimes, say “I”. “I”. Replacement taxiway textures provide a realistic looking set for your airports.
FSX-like taxiway textures for FS2004
Taxiway replacement textures to make them look like the ones in FSX.
Alicante “El Altet” Airport (LEAL2007)
That must be a typo. A good scenery to say the least… SP 1 Download FSX Version and Fixes
CYAM (Sault Ste. Marie) Airport
This airport reminds me of FSX does’nt it? Another excellent download in terms of scenery design.
Gottfried Razek’s High Res Scenery
Wow, just wow. This is some amazing scenery right here.
GREECE RODOS DIAGORAS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
I’m just copying and pasting here. Another great addon..
Captain Keith’s Louisiana Wetlands Series
If you like bush-flying as much as I do, or just want to take a car and take a stroll, this is something you would want to get. A former payware product, this has been released as free. Thank you Captain Keith ! Download link includes FS2002 and FS2004 (FS9) versions.
This scenery group focuses on smaller Canadian airports. The ‘UK’ part of the group name represents the collaboration between two of the designers. One being in Canada and the other within the UK. Some of their downloads are freeware :)while others are shareware..
Guararapes-Gilberto Freyre Intl. – SBRF v 3.1
An update comes to the scenery. You must delete version 3.0 if you have it.
Bacacheri Airport – Curitiba-PR
Oh My Gosh !! – This airport is highly detailed and accurate towards its real world counterparts. Just take a look at those screenshot comparisons.
Val De Caes Airport – SBBE V2.2 – Belém – Brazil
Another Brazilian airport comes alive in this scenery.
Who wants to add a couple more gigs onto FSX and / is looking for some more scenery and want to show off ? David Ventura Chamudes has and is still furiously working to get Chile to be as realistic as possible. *NOTE* – Start from page 10 and work your way back downloading the appropriate file(s) and patches as necessary.
Photoreal Cosenza (Italy) Scenery
Compatible with both FS2004 and FSX, this can add some VFR delight over certain parts of Italy.
A lot of stuff that you have to see. Drive into the airport’s parking lot, and leave on a plane…
European Ground Textures for FSX
If you hate the so-called ‘Desert Problem’ with FSX and Europe, these textures will definitely fix it. USA Textures
NASA’s new satellite images equals mesh slapped onto these islands.
South American Mesh Project (And some Cape Verde)
2 Designers with 1 goal in mind. To release scenery mesh for the whole of South America. With a few “H” blocks to upload, this can definitely be something worth downloading.
Kim Dahl’s Denmark VFR Scenery
Just some buildings for Denmark if you like VFR-ing. FSX Version
It’s time to get your AI organized for once. Hypnotoad Studios has updated major USA airports to the latest configurations out there..
Enter Shanghai for a cruise, or just a fly over.
Now, this scenery gives you a reason to go to Rio again and again. Photo terrain, and a few other stuff. Remove previous versions before installing.
Flight Ontario’s Toronto Scenery
A total remake of Toronto and the GTA.
– If you like catapulting off and landing on carriers with your fighters and helis, these are the carriers you need.
3wire Aircraft Carrier Simulator v2
I know you want to fire off and land in reality. But, what happens when you don’t have the money??
Ultimate Madrid Gran-Barajas V3
Iberia just got a home upgrade.. Developed by FSHispanic group.
Martin Strong’s Thailand Scenery
This guy has a lot of downloads for Thailand airports. Very good sceneries compared to some others.
Now who says that Africa is a vast desert? That’s a lie. Well sort of. Beautiful transformation to bring out Victoria Falls in Africa.
Victoria, Canada area scenery, the Southern Gulf Islands and the San Juan Islands of the US
– All this in FSX in 2 parts. Highly detailed. Part 2
Learn how to make PhotoReal Textures for FSX
– Now this is something new. You seen it happen for FS9, now read about it for FSX.
– If you are tired of not seeing the “real” runways @ Seattle-Tacoma, you can get this, and make them real..
– If you’re a big, huge fan of Kai Tak, you will love this. Ever since 9Dragons dropped their VHHX airport on AVSIM, the site has been dead for a couple of moments. That’s how popular it is! :-@ Overcome the beast, and show-off. This is the scenery to do it. (Contains 5 parts, SID/STAR list for PMDG planes, and 25 min broadcast of “Tales From Kai Tak”.
Donald Sangster International 2007/8 (MJKS)
– Ok. Who knows Mr.S? Who knows of CaribWings? Well, they’re here everywhere. If you need something new for scenery, this is somewhere to start. This is one of their latest releases, MJKS. Patches
– Well, if you’re a fan of realness, you will enjoy this addon which replaces the sim’s stars with something much more complex, and unique. Coming from “the hottest star lists”, (so the author states) it will bring enhancement to the atmosphere. Look closely and you might see some constellations..
– Adds city buildings to Manila. Remember. These aren’t structured for you to use for your Salom courses.
– Czech Republic scenery for both FS9 and FSX. Still in Release Candidate Testing though. Still a WIN-WIN.
EPGO 2008.. One year after the next. 2008 means airshow style.
Bursa-Turkey Airport SceneryNow what’s a scenery without the ability to drive through?