Nov 2015 - Updated Airports (FSX and Prepar3D V3)

[martin[flytampa]]

We are pleased to announce that most of our airports are now Prepar3D V3 compatible and that we also managed to squeeze in some bonus updates and additions.

Please note that these new versions are only available as "Full-Installers" which need to be re-downloaded from the store they were originally purchased at. If you have trouble finding your original order emails or the download links have expired, please email us with your Name and Email used at the time of purchase, as well as the products you ordered. http://www.flytampa.org/contact.html

New customers are receiving the new versions already, if in doubt about a recent order check the Installer Filename, for example FlyTampa_Dubai_Rebooted_FSX_P3D_24.exe means version 2.4.

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Installation Notes:

- FSX & Prepar3D: If you have a previous version of these airports installed, you must remove the existing entry from the Scenery Library before installing the new version. Additionally you can delete the old files by removing /Addon Scenery/FlyTampa-Airport/. The new default Installation Folder for all airports is /FlyTampa/AirportName/.

- Prepar3d V2: These new versions will work with Prepar3D V2, however at the end of the installation you will see an error message which you can ignore. This error indicates that the new Scenery was not added to the Scenery Library and you have to add it by manually (Menu: World - Scenery Library). To prevent this error altogether it is recommended that during installation-options, the last item "Add to Scenery Library" gets unchecked.

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Sydney 1.2
- Added P3Dv3 Installer support

Toronto 1.2
- Added P3Dv3 Installer support

Copenhagen 1.3
- Added P3Dv3 Installer support

Montreal 1.4
- Added P3Dv3 Installer support
- Added FT-Configurator Options
- Added Floodlight Halo FX
- Added Snow Drift FX
- Added 3D People

Dubai 2.4
- Added P3Dv3 Installer support
- Added FT-Configurator Options
- Added IK-Jetways
- Updated Taxilight Shaders
- Added 3D People
- Added Floodlight Halo FX
- Updated Dubai Skydive runway (OMSD)

Athens 1.6
- Added P3Dv3 Installer support
- Added FT-Configurator Options
- Added high detail IK-Jetways
- Added animated Apron Traffic
- Added Floodlight Halo FX
- Improved 3D grass performance
- Added 3D People

Tampa 2.4
- Added P3Dv3 Installer support
- Added FT-Configurator Options
- Added high detail IK-Jetways
- Updated Taxi & Runwaylight Shaders
- Updated Shader for Ground Details
- Added Floodlight Halo FX
- Improved 3D grass performance
- Added 3D People

Buffalo 1.2
- Added P3Dv3 Installer support
- Added FT-Configurator Options
- Added Floodlight Halo FX
- Added Snow Drift FX
- Added 3D People

Grenadines 1.2
- Added P3Dv3 Installer support
- Added FT-Configurator Options

KaiTak 1.3
- Added P3Dv3 Installer support
- Added FT-Configurator Options
- Added high detail IK-Jetways
- Updated Shader for Ground Details
- Updated Taxi & Runwaylight Shaders
- Added Floodlight Halo FX
- Added 3D People

St Maarten 1.8
- Added P3Dv3 Installer support
- Added FT-Configurator Options
- Added Simpson Bay Causeway Bridge
- Added higher Detail IK-Jetways
- Updated Taxiway B
- Updated Taxi & Runwaylight Shaders
- Added Floodlight Halo FX
- Added Wave Spray FX
- Removed Bamboo Bernies
- Added Caravanserai "Alegria" Hotel
- Added Apartment Buidlings on Hill
- Resaved Textures to save VAS

Vienna 2.7
- Added P3Dv3 Installer support
- Added FT-Configurator Options
- Updated Shader for Ground Details
- Added DeIcing Trucks and FX
- Added Floodlight Halo FX
- Added Snow Drift FX
- Added 3D People
- Resaved Textures to save VAS

Midway 2.3
- Added P3Dv3 Installer support
- Added FT-Configurator Options
- Added high detail IK-Jetways
- Updated Shader for Ground Details
- Updated Taxi & Runwaylight Shaders
- Added Floodlight Halo FX
- Added Snow Drift FX
- Added 3D People

[CDreier]

I need help downloading. I sent an email requesting my order information. While I have several BMT Micro receipts, the links for downloading no longer work, or I get a message that the password(s) have expired. Thanks for making the update to allow P3D v3 installation.

[PatrickM]

Thank you so much!

[BoazDK]

I don't see this updates on simmarket yet, can that be right?

Sounds amazing all these updates though!

[Christiaan]

I have altered some afcads, can I still use these after the new updates?

[Emirates_Fan]

Great News! I've sent this morning (10:00UTC) in order to get some new istallation links!

Can't wait, thank you Fly Tampa for the amazing work

[airforce806]

This has been a HUGE help, Thank you. Any plans on compatibility for Boston?

[Querer]

I have altered some afcads, can I still use these after the new updates?

I second this question. I have altered AFCADs for all my FlyTampa airports, are they obsolete now?

Second thing I am wondering: what are "IK-Jetways"? If I copy paste this into the search bar, nothings comes up...

[martin[flytampa]]

IK-Jetways means animated Jets using the stock FSX/P3D system (Shift-J), without requiring AES or other DLLs.

Afcads have been updated for some of the airports, but most are only minimal changes.

[Querer]

IK-Jetways means animated Jets using the stock FSX/P3D system (Shift-J), without requiring AES or other DLLs.

Afcads have been updated for some of the airports, but most are only minimal changes.

Well, that raises more questions:

1. Are the airports after the update still AES compatible or do we now have to wait for Oliver to adapt AES to the new updates?

2. What does it mean "minimal changes"? Can I use my updated and adapted AFCADS for Athens and Dubai for example also with the updated airports?

I am sorry, but those things should be clear before I update my airports, no?

[robains]

Many thanks, that's why I started getting mass emailing of my FT products ... thought someone had hacked into my account ... glad to see this thread, excellent news.

Cheers, Rob.

[christian1974]

Real cool idea updating all scenerys at the same time....

Most of the servers have capacity problems

[bluewolf]

Many thanks, that's why I started getting mass emailing of my FT products ... thought someone had hacked into my account ... glad to see this thread, excellent news.

Cheers, Rob.

Ditto, but at least if we were hacked, the thieves had good taste.

[u719826]

Hi,

SimMarket are still showing Tampa as V2.2 and not 2.4.