Hello Captains!
Another significant upgrade has been released for KSFO, enhancing its performance and introducing new functionalities. This update includes additional advanced features, bug fixes, and expanded configuration choices, allowing users to customize SFO more effectively to suit their preferences.
Let's check out the latest enhancements in version 1.2 in more detail:
All-new, completely custom taxilights.
What is the significance of "custom"? It implies that we do not rely on any SDK feature to create the glow and appearance of these lights, unlike the majority of other airport add-ons. These lights are entirely custom-made, allowing us to tailor them precisely to our preferences. As a result, you will now have accurately colored green/yellow taxi lights with runway entry/exit taxiways, along with exceptional lighting details that cast a beam onto the asphalt/concrete. Each individual taxi light was meticulously positioned by hand. (For best results, we recommend TAA)
ILS Glideslope Antennas We went back to SFO to get these right.. and they're now properly represented. The ILS glideslope antennas are noticeably present at touchdown points on the 28's and in other areas.
New Configuration Option for Gate Clutter
You now have the option to remove some clutter at gates, to give priority to GSE equipment used by GSX or the standard ones from MSFS. You can also completely remove clutter altogether. Note that this doesn't improve performance much since the airport is already extensively optimized for best performance on a wide variety of systems. (this option will not be available for those purchased in the MSFS Marketplace, as those installations are encrypted and impossible to modify. )
Lighting Improvements
We've made some lighting improvements which improve visibility and lighting FX at gates or when closeby.
Geographic Position Markings
Now present in the sim are geographic position markings, which help with taxiing during low visibility. These match the real airport as well.
Many Other Improvements...
KSFO is our flagship product, and continues to be polished with new features added. Many smaller bugs and improvements were included in this update to make your sim experience that much better.
Flightbeam KSFO stands out as the sole KSFO scenery created by local developers who conduct frequent on-site surveys. Unlike some competitors that rely on outdated Google Maps imagery, our product showcases accurate and up-to-date details from actual visits. We have meticulously explored every terminal, traversed nearly every taxiway, and gathered a vast collection of airside imagery through thousands of images and scans.
KSFO Patch v1.2 is available now via Contrail, with the MSFS Marketplace version available soon.
Happy Flying!