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    Beschreibung

    RAF Machrihanish (EGEC) was a former RAF station located on the West Coast of Scotland.

    During the Cold War the base was home to the US Navy and in particular elements of the Naval Special Warfare Group 2. Many unsubstantiated reports also suggest that during the later part of the Cold War the US military also flew the hypersonic, experimental Aurora aircraft from the base.

    More information about RAF Machrihanish can be found here - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_Machrihanish

    In 2012 the base was sold by the UK Ministry of Defence to a local consortium who now run the airfield as a private airfield facility.

    Although the scenery enhancement to this airfield should still be considered a work in porogress, I've still got plenty to do, I think it's in a good shape to release it to the community as it currently stands, here's what I've done:

    Restored the runway back to it's original length of 10,0003 feet - It was shortened when the airfield transfered to private ownership.
    Added ILS to runway 29, frequency 111.100 - Although there are no approaches set, you can punch 111.110 into Nav1 when you're within range and you will get both localiser and glideslope guidance.
    Added approach lights to both runway 29 and runway 11.
    Updated all the taxiways and hardstand areas.
    Updated numerous buildings including the large Gaydon hangar to the South West of the base.
    Added ATC frequencies for Approach, Tower, Ground and Departures.
    Added airfield lighting.
    Added large aircraft parking facilities.

    To select this airfield you'll need to go to the world map and search for it's ICAO - EGEC or find it by it's current name - Cambeltown, I don't think there is anyway of changing the in sim world map designation from Cambeltown to RAF Machrihanish. If anyone knows of a way then please let me know.

    If you are using LittleNavMaps to create flightplans then the airfield is showing up as EGEC - RAF Machrihanish.

    Enjoy this airfield, it's a great place to start or end a flight when exploring the wonderful Scottish coastline and highlands. If you see the Aurora, be sure to let all the conspiracy theorists know of your discovery.

    And finally, thanks to Superspud for some questions he answered for me and also thanks to Flying Theston and BenneyBoy444 for their numerous, informative YouTube videos on the subject of scenery enhancement and the SDK.

    Updated 8 March 2021 - More detailing and sorted out some wonky stuff after the UK update that messed around with terrain height

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    B

    about 4 years ago

    This scenery is made even more awesome by the release of the Top Gun: Maverick Darkstar

    e

    over 5 years ago

    Thanks for creating this scenery, however I see that you have fallen foul of the ModelLib problem. If you check the forums, you will see that using a standard name for 'ModelLib' can cause probelms and even CTD's for FS2020. If you could rename your ModelLib to something less generic like egxx_ModelLib, where egxx = your aiport icao, or scenery name , that would solve the problem.
    Cheers
    K

    over 5 years ago

    Nice job. Hope you have a go at Lossiemouth, Kinloss, and Leuchars. Thanks for your work.
    H
    Havoc11Author

    over 5 years ago

    I wish I could, the biggest limitation is with the SDK and it's lack of military style buildings, particularly Hardened Aircraft Shelters. If there's someone out there that can use blender to create a few different styles of HAS then I'd be happy to have a go at some of these airfields.
    s

    over 5 years ago

    I know Blender. I've just got MSFS, and I'm keen to get involved with mods. Let me know if you want help with buildings.
    s

    over 5 years ago

    Have you tried messaging RFR? he might be able to advise you on the HAS sites, he did a cracking job of Coningsby.
    H
    Havoc11Author

    over 5 years ago

    Repetitive ATC is the game, nothing I have done. ATC is just a few lines of XML code that looks like this:






    There is no ability to alter the rate at which ATC communicates. As a scenery designer, all you do is say which frequency you want and what frequency you want.

    As for the stuttering, there are no hand crafted buildings, they're all placed from what's within the SDK so it's unlikely to be any of the SDK scenery.
    n

    over 5 years ago

    Serious stuttering and repetitive approach ATC communication for me. Had to return to menu. I'll revisit when I can.
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    EGEC - RAF Machrihanish (Campbeltown Airport)

    Explore the historic RAF Machrihanish (EGEC) in Scotland with this add-on, depicting its Cold War significance and post-Ministry of Defence transition to a private airfield. Enhancements include restored runway length, ILS on runway 29, updated taxiways, buildings, ATC frequencies, and airfield lighting. Discover this unique location along the Scottish coastline and highlands, perfect for flight exploration.

    Downloads2K
    Version1.1
    Dateigröße34.07 KB
    VeröffentlichtVor 5 Jahren
    AktualisiertVor 5 Jahren

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    Simulator
    MSFS2020
    KategorieAirports
    Sub-CategoryIntl. Airports
    ICAOEGEC

    Versionsgeschichte

    9 March 2021 - Added more detailing and sorted out some wonky terrain heights after the UK update

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