A list of my favorite mods for flying in Southern CA
ttaiusThis add-on provides a minor enhancement for Dreamflight KCRQ McClellan-Palomar Airport by fixing vegetation and surrounding buildings. It removes unrealistic block-like trees and adds some missing structures around the airports perimeter. The fix is intended for users of both the Dreamflight KCRQ add-on and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Explore Banning Municipal Airport (KBNG) in Riverside County, California with this add-on. Enhance your flight simulation experience with realistic airport features such as a Tetrahedron Landing Direction Indicator, custom ground textures, and hundreds of detailed objects. Navigate challenging terrain surrounded by towering mountains and pay attention to CTAF/Unicom radio procedures while flying in this unique location.
Hand-crafted recreations of major bridges in Long Beach Port area, replacing native photogrammetry for improved visuals. Includes iconic bridges like Vincent Thomas Bridge, Long Beach Int'l Gateway, and Queensway Twin Bridges, and more. Features accurate custom lighting and road striping.
Explore Cable Airport (KCCB) in Microsoft Flight Simulator, a historic non-towered public airport located in Upland, California. Founded in 1945 by Maude and Dewey Cable, this privately owned airport features two runways with a rich aviation history. Stay tuned for future updates and consider supporting the creator for more enhancements.
Explore Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR) in Microsoft Flight Simulator with detailed objects, custom taxiways, better textures, and new areas to discover. This add-on features a custom terminal, cargo terminal, GA area, and uses static AI traffic models by IVAO. Additional assets are available for download to enhance the airport visuals, including aircraft libraries and scenery models. Join the developers Discord for updates on upcoming airport releases.
Experience a revamped KEMT El Monte Airport in Microsoft Flight Simulator! This add-on brings a realistic touch to the beloved airport, featuring custom buildings, FBOs, and unique details around the area. Explore the custom terminal, restaurant, control tower, and more in this upgraded version of the San Gabriel Valley Airport.
Experience the unique challenge of Ocotillo Wells Airport in San Diego, featuring dirt runways surrounded by hills and a history dating back to World War II. This add-on includes handmade signs, runway improvements, and additional ground objects to enhance your flying experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Enjoy the blend of history and adventure at this iconic aviation facility.
Explore the detailed rendition of KNZY - North Island Naval Air Station (Halsey Field) in San Diego, California. This add-on offers accurate portrayal of runways, taxiways, and parking areas, making it a realistic representation of the active airfield in both FSEconomy and real life. Dive into this AFB located on Halsey Island in the San Diego Bay with updated features for enhanced simulation experience.
Enhance the surroundings of San Diego Montgomery Field (KMYF) with this scenery mod. Adjusting tree density, vegetation, and roads, this enhancement cleans up the area for a more realistic flying experience. Continuously evolving, future updates will expand in all directions around the airport to improve approaches, departures, and flyovers.
Discover Mariposa-Yosemite Airport (KMPI), the gateway to stunning Yosemite National Park in California. This add-on features enhanced airport elevations, meticulously crafted textures, and detailed runway markings. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills with improved scenery and accurate runway details.
Experience the charm of Corona Municipal Airport in Riverside County, California. This uncontrolled airport is a hub for general aviation with unique features like nearby businesses and training centers. Enjoy enhanced visuals and detailed improvements to the airport environment, but make sure to meet all requirements for the best experience.
Explore the magical world of Disneyland and California Adventure Park with this add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Includes optimized LODS for smooth performance without compromising on the stunning details of the parks.
Explore the enhanced beauty of Californias central coast with this mod. Experience improvements such as custom models of Pismo Pier, Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, and Morro Bay smoke stacks, along with fixes like removing water masks and concrete buildings from the Santa Maria valley. This scenery add-on also includes added trees, biome override polygons, and water tanks for a more realistic flight experience.
Experience the thrill of Six Flags Magic Mountain in Microsoft Flight Simulator with this optimized Google Photogrammetry add-on. Explore the worlds record-holding amusement park with 19 roller coasters and detailed 3D models, alongside new night lighting and unique props. Designed for medium-spec PCs, this free labor of love brings Valencias iconic park to life. Simply move the folder into your Community Folder to start your adventure.
Experience the transformed KAVX Catalina Airport with this add-on, featuring a realistic sloped runway, Google Earth textures, custom buildings, and even a hidden wildlife surprise.
Explore the scenic KSMO Santa Monica Municipal Airport in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Located just 2 miles from the Pacific Ocean, this general aviation hub boasts a rich history dating back to the 1920s. The airport features a unique layout reflecting its evolution over the years, including recent changes such as the replacement of portions of the runway with grass. Version "FA2020" includes updates like the revamped Marina Del Ray with accurately depicted boats and docks. Download this freeware airport add-on from VTOL Aviation for an immersive flying experience.
Enhance the default scenery of Prado Reservoir and Corona, CA with this mod that removes excess water and spike trees, providing a more realistic flying experience. Future updates will include further improvements to the surrounding Corona area. Compatible with other water removal mods, this addon ensures a seamless visual upgrade, particularly visible from Corona Municipal Airport. Explore a more accurate depiction of the area with this detailed enhancement.
Explore VTOL Aviations KEMT El Monte - San Gabriel Valley Airport in Los Angeles County, California. This Class D airport serves as a bustling hub for General Aviation, accommodating over 97,000 GA operations annually. Home to flight schools and the Aero Association of Caltech, experience the vibrant aviation community at this airport. Note: A known runway issue exists near taxiway D, caused by simulator terrain handling, affects the west side of the runway centerline.
Discover the historical Mount Palomar Observatory, home to the iconic Hale telescope and significant astronomical discoveries. Explore this renowned location that played a key role in understanding galaxies, quasars, and dark matter. Explore other observatories by the same creator for a comprehensive astronomical experience.
Explore the historical Mount Wilson Observatory with this add-on, featuring instruments like the Hooker 100 inch and Hale 60 inch telescopes. Version 2.0 offers improved compatibility with WU10 USA and SU10 updates, while requiring the installation of Daves 3D People Library. Dive deeper into astronomy history and enhance your flight simulation experience.
Discover Channel Islands National Park in California, located 20nm off Santa Barbara. This pack includes unpaved airstrips such as Point Bennett, San Miguel Island, Bechers Bay, Christy, and Santa Cruz Ranch, offering a unique flying experience. Explore these islands away from the mainlands hustle, where peace and challenging terrain await. Installation is easy - just drop the folders into your community folder and soar into this scenic escape!
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.
Test your flying skills with VFR transitions from KMYF Montgomery Field in San Diego. Enjoy views of San Diego bay, the USS Midway museum, and the Coronado Bridge. Fly over iconic landmarks like Hotel Del and North Island NAS on your way back to Montgomery. This 111 nm journey offers 4 legs and approximately 1 hour of flight time.
The US Navy - San Diego V3.0.1 add-on enhances the naval scenery around San Diego in Microsoft Flight Simulator. It includes a variety of updated ship models and improved textures, ensuring compatibility with both MSFS2020 and MSFS2024. Key features include detailed representations of the Rosecrans Submarine Base, multiple naval shipyards, and various classes of ships, including attack submarines and aircraft carriers. Recent updates have focused on model clean-up and the addition of interactive landing pads for helicopters.
