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Mikeska Airport

27.8k TheFlightGuySP  1.2 years ago
8,974 downloads
Version 1.1 Map Plugin

This mod is pretty unoptimized at the moment. If I ever get around to it, update 1.2 will be optimization focused.


Changelog

Update v1.1:

  • Added 150k-200k trees.
  • Added ambient noise zones.
  • Added new scene objects.
    -- 3 new satellite antennas.
    -- Large fuel tanks.
  • Moved the NEXRAD WSR-88 and weather station to the top of the mountain.
  • Changed some textures/texture settings.
  • Revamped certain areas of terrain to be more dynamic.

My first map plugin and completed mod in general. Been wanting to make an airport for a while now but only recently became motivated to actually do it.
All models used were either SimplePlanes stock assets or models that I made in SP and ported to Unity.
Has some rough spots here and there and could definitely be improved, but for now I'm satisfied with it. Future updates (if any) will probably be focused on optimization and feature additions.


Overview

Mikeska Airport, named after the Jundroo developer Nathan Mikeska, is located on a large island approximately 88 nautical miles east of Wright Airport. The airport itself consists of 3 runways, and includes 10 hangars, 2 terminal buildings, ATC, and a large civilian-center building. The airport sits inside of a flat, grassy plain surrounded by shallow hills with a large mountain to the southeast.


Navigation

To Mikeska
  • From Wright: Heading 81°, 88nm.
  • From Yeager: Heading 100°, 76nm.
  • From Snowstone: Heading 125°, 106nm.
  • From Maywar: Heading 56°, 58nm.
  • From Xinshan (mod airport): Heading 295°, 97nm.
From Mikeska
  • To Wright: Heading 258°, 88nm.
  • To Yeager: Heading 280°, 76nm.
  • To Snowstone: Heading 305°, 106nm.
  • To Maywar: Heading 236°, 58nm.
  • To Xinshan (mod airport): Heading 115°, 97nm.

Notes

  • If you're experiencing too much lag, reduce your game quality settings (I'd recommend setting aircraft reflections to "Static" if you haven't already).
  • You may experience minor bumps going over certain sections of taxiway/runway. I did try fixing it but Unity was being a bit problematic. I'll revisit it at a later time if it becomes a bigger issue.
  • The island isn't affected by fog. It looks a bit strange from a distance or if your weather is set to Foggy. I have yet to find a solution for it (if one exists).
  • The trees don't have colliders. This isn't a bug, I just chose not to add them as I didn't want to decrease performance any further. Might test colliders in the future if it becomes a popular request and performance limitations allow me to do so.

Q&A

  • Will there be a mobile version? For the foreseeable future there won't be any Android version so please, don't ask. Chances are I'm going to remove your comment if you're legitimately asking for a mobile version.
  • Why are you not making a mobile version? iOS never supported mods to begin with. Android is restricted to non-scripted maps as far as I'm concerned, and that probably wouldn't work with the custom scripting used in this map.
  • What are you going to add in the future? Well there's a few things. Can't say for sure right now though. If I work on any updates it'll probably be bug fixes and feature additions.
  • Will this be uploaded to the Steam workshop? I've already tried doing so, with no success.

Credits

Alternative Versions

  • No Runway Lights: Don't want runway lights? This version removes them. Gives a slight performance boost as well.
  • No Trees: Don't want trees? This version removes them. Gives a slight performance boost as well.
  • Mikeska Airport Lite: Lite version of the mod that removes runway lights and trees. Useful for users who have lower-end devices.

Important: Remove any other versions of this mod from your mods folder
before loading a different version!


Feel free to leave helpful suggestions and bug reports!

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    49.3k PlaneFlightX

    @TheFlightGuySP Sounds good!

    one month ago
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    @PlaneFlightX The entire airport is being remodeled in Blender, as well as all the buildings on the island.

    I don't know when it'll be finished as of right now. I've been preoccupied with other projects + academics.

    +1 one month ago
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    49.3k PlaneFlightX

    @Airbus332 @TheFlightGuySP I have been inspecting all map plugins for integration into the SWL-120's systems in the form of waypoints and ILS, and I can confirm even with just the Droplet, I get stuttering with this mod.

    one month ago
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    135 Airbus332

    @TheFlightGuySP Well, it doesn't matter. Your map is one of the best on the site and I hope it will get even better

    3 months ago
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    @Dreamers It probably is. I apologize, this map is very unoptimized right now. I'd like to come back and optimize it, update some of the features and whatnot.

    +1 3 months ago
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    135 Airbus332

    This is nice, but My computer is a bit stuttering and I don't know if this map is the cause

    3 months ago
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    Bruh it keeps loading when i activate the file but still i like the map very good map

    3 months ago
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    @MisterT Thank you. I recall messing around with the Environment settings but could never get the in-game fog working. I'll have to boot up Unity and mess around some more.
    On that note, is there anything that might be causing the fog not to show up in-game?

    9 months ago
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    105k MisterT

    Looks nice but you forgot to enable the fog. You can easily do it in render settings/environment/ check the fog box and save your mod, it will make it work with the in-game fog.

    +1 9 months ago
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    4,802 ccc12345

    HELLO MY FRIEND I AM ENABLE IT BUT CANT FIND IT WHERE IS IT?

    +4 10 months ago
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    Trees on their way to lag my pc

    11 months ago
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    1,299 PZLAgencies

    There are no bumps on the runway for me.

    one year ago
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    @NathanMikeska it’s the man himself!

    +1 1.2 years ago
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    28.1k YarisSedan

    @NathanMikeska its you! Le devs!

    +1 1.2 years ago
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    I know that guy!

    +24 1.2 years ago
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    @M4riusTh34ViationFan You're probably not flying far enough.
    The island is over 100 US miles away from Wright.

    As for smaller navigation islands, maybe.

    1.2 years ago
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    also add an island indicator (small islands with different textures until one is finally the same ground texture as your mod map)

    1.2 years ago
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    @TheFlightGuySP im flying at 81 degrees from wright

    1.2 years ago
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    @M4riusTh34ViationFan What heading are you flying and where are you flying from?

    +2 1.2 years ago
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    i cant even find it after heading in the right direction, please make a map (post or aircraft) of sp and put mikesa there

    1.2 years ago
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    @FlyingPatriot Sure. I'll DM it to you.

    1.2 years ago
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    can you share the hightmap of island?

    1.2 years ago
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    @DeadlyDialga yeah, I wonder who…

    1.2 years ago
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    165 Psalmuel

    @MrCOPTY :cry:

    +1 1.2 years ago
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    76.9k MrCOPTY

    There's No Android Version, Just Deal With That

    +6 1.2 years ago
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