What addons for FS2002 do people recommend ?

[kylebsc]

Hello all.

I've recently re-installed FS2002 onto the new pc, and of course the default everything form MS is, well, pretty ugly.

What addons/changes/mods do people recommend to make it "as real as it can be" ? Like replacement textures/sounds/ATC/etc...

Thanks.

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[akamifeldman]

I suppose you could start by fixing that default AI. Add gates with TrafficTools then go to www.projectai.com and download some real world airlines.
The freeware FSD T-38 Talon is my favorite addon, check it out.
The freeware MelJet 744 is another super addon.
If you like carrier operations, arrestor cables are a must have. They're downloadable on this site somewhere.
There's alot of outstanding free & pay ware around, have a look!
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[smccrory]

I'd add that ActiveSky wxRE is amazing. I bought it this weekend and have been amazed at how much it adds to the realism of flying VFR. Check it out at http://hifi.avsim.net/activesky/
Scott

[SteveH]

If you go to the file library and look at the most popular downloads of the year you'll get some really good ideas.

Happy flying,
Steve

[kylebsc]

Thanks. Yes Arrestor Cables is an amazing add on.

My video of the F14 uses that, well the takeoff part... I just haven't gotten around to finishing the landing trap just yet.
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~kylebsc/flying/video/f14.wmv

My idea was to modify:
AI planes with other textures
ATC nameing flights with real flights
Traffic Tools for real flightplans
something about clouds.

But if anyone has some ideas on which files to look for, I'd be eternally grateful.

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[burnside]

FSUIPC is a freeware must-have. FSNAV 4.X is well worth the $30. For aircraft, the freeware Fokker 70/100, the FSD T38, and Mike Stone's Boeing 727 are all excellent. If you like small GA types, Dreamfleet's Archer is very good. RealAir's SF260 is a great aerobatic aircraft that can also be used for cross country. The Iron Knuckles DC9, the new PSS Dash8, and many more - it all depends on the type of flying you enjoy.

Dale
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[mdklatt]

>FSUIPC is a freeware must-have.

...if it doesn't cause random crashes and lock-ups on your system like it does on mine.

[cascadesss]

I have installed FSUIPC on several systems and I have never had a problem with it.

I would add FSNAV as mentioned before. Won't fly without it.


Rick - KPDX - Private Pilot
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[kylebsc]

>>FSUIPC is a freeware must-have.

>...if it doesn't cause random crashes and lock-ups on your system
>like it does on mine.

Hmm, unlucky. Mine works ok too. Is there a cinflict with AV or something ?

I'm curious to see what others are using for scenery/clouds/textures etc.

Plus, is there an easy to follow guide to changing all the AI a/c to real ones, with real ATC names, etc ?

TTraffic sounds good, alas with the exchange rate here, it works out at $70 ! Ouch.


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Citivolus periculosus
(swift flying is hazardous)

For more screenshots and videos, please visit :
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~kylebsc/flying/

[alastairmonk]

Here's some suggestions:

Scenery
Mesh by FSGenesis for the US
Mesh by Lago (TerraMesh) for Europe
OceanFX for realistic water textures
UK2000 airports set for UK airports
GeoRender scenery by Lago
Textures by FScene
Clouds by FSW/FS Sky World

Aircraft
Anything by DreamFleet
Flight1 C421C
Anything by FSD
Dash 7 by Milton Shupe
Falcon 50 by Yannick Lavigne
DC-3/R4D by Jan Visser et al
SF.260 by RealAir Simulations

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[SKYMUSCLES]

Kai Tak for 2002 is great and does not effect frame rates...

[Bigshot]

I happen to think that the default FS2002 is great looking even without the addons. Course the addons enhance the sim and make it much more. As far as FSUIPC goes, I had no problems whatsoever with it until that last version 2.94. That one won't work on my system. I get the third party software error message and the sim loads without it. So I use an earlier version.

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[andy_nwt]

if you are flush with $ take a visit to:

http://www.phoenix-simulation.co.uk

and buy the Airbus and Dash. both are first class and my favourite add ons.

[eagle9073]

Hey kylebsc love the video great job..Make sure to post the landing part of your flight would love to see it.

[rhodges]

Arrestor Cables for fun,
Game Commander for realistic Comm,
PF2000 for realistic ATC,
Simview (Jeppesen) for approach plates,
WBC and/or ACLoader for weight control,
FDC (Phoo on their CD Requirement) for a Copilot,
fsmeteo, A must for realistic weather,
AirEd for editing airfiles,
cfgedit for editing some panels,
AFCAD,
EditVoicepack for adding callsigns,
Latest FSUIPC,
AutoSave,
Desktop Wings Enroute Charts,
Aprnfix A must for flashing Aprons,
fsnav,
rwyinfogauge for instant runway info on the panel,
tcdr-eng for Editing some aircraft previews,
LAGO Scenery Enhancer,
Multiple Monitors

[ttjeirk]

I recommend for an add on HONOLULU AIRPORT....You can purchase it from Lago

[dafrog]

I picked up 'VFR Photographic Scenery: East and South-East England' at the weekend. Living in that particular neck of the woods I have to say that there is nothing more realistic than flying from your local airport, over rolling hill and sprawling towns, looking down and actually seeing the street you live in. That scenery pack is downright awesome.

If you live in England - get it, and the next three that are due for release any time now.

Pete

[Jimbo_yo_bo]

I second that - awesome is the word, definately worth the money, however i do live in the scenery , so my opinion is proberly affected by the fact i can see my own street. But even if you dont live in the scenery the whole thing looks unbelievibly real from about 4000-5000 feet.

proberly cos it is ! :-)