A huge thanks to Don Grovestine for allowing me to port his models to complete this project. Originally, this was only supposed to use default assets but Don selflessly allowed the use of his model library. The scenery is now converted for use with FS2024. However, FS2020 support will be ending and not updated; I will leave the original FS2020 files uploaded. This is because the FS2024 native development techniques are not compatible with FS2020.

V2 Changelog

• Conversion of all assets to GLTF
• Full FS2024 conversion with native LOD tricks such that buildings do not immediately disappear
• Addition of PBR mapping to some major objects
• Modification of terminal extension
• Modification of Cascade Aerospace titles
• Modification of multiple building signs to correct masking issues from FSX-converted scenery
• Addition of lightrows instead of default taxi lines
• Addition of helicopter parking
• Addition of integrated building lighting native to the gltf models themselves
• Addition of multiple clutter objects scattered accurately
• Addition of some statics scattered accurately
• Addition of modern hangars placed using default MS/Asobo assets similar to real world counterparts
• Overhaul of apron textures to use native FS2024 materials and layering to show broken/worn apron areas
• Overhaul of ground markings to leverage FS2024 processes such as text-boxes and general updates to lines matching 2024 CYXX

The list of library items used is as follows:

• Various Infield objects and buildings
• Cadet, Glider and Abbotsford Airshow society buildings
• Abbotsford Air Tanker Base building
• Abbotsford Terminal and associated buildings
• TRADEX building
• West end hangars
• Conair hangars
• Coastal Pacific buildings & The Baron
• Abbotsford Tower
• GodSpeed Fuel tank
• Canadian Aviation Academy building
• Chinook Helicopters Building
• Alpine Aerotech building
• Sequoia and Campbell Helicopters building
• Cascade Aerospace hangar
• Abbotsford Shell Aerocentre
• & more smaller buildings here and there...

This rendition of Abbotsford aside from Don's original models are built on the default/stock Abbotsford airport with added details to gates, aprons, and markings. Various buildings have been digitally upscaled through AI and various logos have been updated. All upscaled logos have also been replaced with HD, updated logos. It also includes native FS2020 lighting.

In summary, the features are as follows:

• Custom 3d Modelled buildings provided by Don's original CYXX (2012)
  
  • 3D models tweaked and textured to work with FS2020
• Updated signage, taxi signs, taxi designations, and runway lighting based on the Current CAP charts (2022/03/29)
• Updated and upscaled textures.
• Updated apron textures.
• Added numerous parking to support all types of aircraft from GA to Airliner to Military.
• Supported and tested with AIG and MAIW. Tested with heavy AI traffic.

Aircraft are not included. Aircraft seen are from AIG, MAIW and Don's original AI flight plans and aircraft for Conair. 

Unfortunately back in 2022 a few months after providing me with this permission he passed away. Please take a moment to read and visit his obituaries. To me, Don was a huge player in the early FS9/FSX days, especially for the BC Coast where I am from. Please remember that this scenery is first and foremost not possible without him. 

https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/don-grovestine-obituary?id=39970390

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/victoria-bc/don-grovestine-10872335