This streamlined approach ensures easier access and a hassle-free experience for all users. Whether you're flying in MSFS2020 or exploring the latest features of MSFS2024, you can now download and enjoy this new scenery.
Istanbul, 16/11/2024
Please read the manual down below carefully when installing these sceneries on your computer.
LTFM Scenery for MSFS 2020 v1.9.50
MSFS 2020 freeware scenery of LTFM Istanbul Airport updated to v1.9.50 (v2.0 to follow after Nov 2024)
and will be shared publicly on two websites: Turkish Virtual Airlines (turkishvirtual.com) and
flightsim.to as before.
I spent more than 2 years bringing it up to this level as per all available charts and imagery, YouTube
videos, as well as my personal videos and pictures I recorded and took during several r/l flights from
Istanbul.
In this version, all 3D TERMINAL models are replaced with new ones, and all the credit goes to M. Ali Oguducu. Kamil Uzun and M. Firtina Ozcinar also deserve credit for other 3D models used in this project.
Kamil Uzun and M. Ali Oguducu also created custom jetways for this project. Special thanks to
Emir Sert, thank you for your help with altering the texture file for the jetways and piers.
This update mainly concentrates on changes to Terminal model placements using new files. Also, ground
markings and elevations are updated, and drainage channels are placed. All ground markings, taxi lines and
taxiway lights are the same as in v1.9.20.
Please note that this version includes a separate CGL folder that covers only the airport area.
WARNING:
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You will see most multiplayer aircraft hovering at @ 15 m AGL, mostly people using the
payware scenery or MAY BE freeware v1.01a. This elevation difference is something that only ASOBO can fix.
IF THIS IS GOING TO BOTHER YOU, PLEASE DO NOT COMPLAIN AND SOURCE THE PAYWARE ONE, AS WITH IT, YOU WILL NOT
FACE THIS PROBLEM.
I have spent hundreds of hours creating the slopes of each runway and their connected taxiways and all aprons. I forgot how often I started from point zero to bring it to its current level. The
the gradient is about 1% from the South towards the North, as in r/l.
Installation:
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TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE, PLEASE REMOVE ALL PREVIOUS FOLDERS RELATED TO LTFM SCENERY AND AERIAL IMAGERY
There are three folders in this package:
1- argaeus-airport-ltfm-istanbul
2- argaeus-ltfm-aerial
3- Virtuali
Extract #1 and #2 to your Community folder.
Extract #3 to ....\AppData\Roaming\Virtuali\GSX\MSFS folder.
PS. Make sure to remove any previous profile file related to LTFM.
SceneryIndexes folder located inside the LocalCache folder should also be deleted as well before starting
your simulator (which will be re-created from scratch).
A separate imagery file is still available for people who want to download it for better immersion.
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This package covers the dual motorway on the south side of the airport. As it is 1.78 GB in size, I had decided
to pull it out of the scenery CGL and only shared enough imagery to cover the airport area within the main
package.
The link to the secondary imagery file is (argaeus-ltfmsouth-aerial.zip):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bLsVTU ... drive_link
Some models from freeware UK2000scenery are also used, so you should have the library installed to see them.
IMPORTANT:
This scenery is NOT to be used in ANY COMMERCIAL simulators, and the only way for this to happen is
to obtain our written consent and make a minimum donation of €2000 (Euros Twothousand %00 or equivalent
In local currency) to :
LOSEV Leukemia Foundation for Children. https://www.losev.org.tr/v6/
Those who intend to use this scenery on their personal computers for their joy can do so free of
charge, but they can also make ANY donation they wish to make to LOSEV. Based on the information
on the website, all credit cards with 3D secure payment can be used.
We do not need money for a coffee or a pint of beer, but the charity needs it to treat those kids.
Errors may appear and will be corrected going forward, and the package will be updated after MSFS 2024 is
released. Until now, this package worked fine in the MSFS 2024 Dev Alpha version and will be
converted entirely to MSFS 2024 in the future.
Enjoy your flights to and from Istanbul Airport.
One final note: This scenery is working perfectly fine with MSFS 2024 Dev Alpha version, and you can copy both folders
(#1 and #2) to your new "2024" Community folder to use the scenery in MSFS 2024.
We extend our deepest gratitude to M. Ali Öğüdücü, Kamil Uzun, and Hayri Büberci for dedicating their time and effort to these scenarios and offering them to us without expecting anything in return.
Downloads:
https://www.turkishvirtual.com/turkishv ... enerys.asp (For everyone)
https://turkishvirtual.com/scenerys.asp (Turkish Virtual pilots ONLY)
