Step back in time to the dawn of polar aviation with a meticulously recreated Little America I, just as it appeared during Admiral Richard E. Byrd’s 1928–1929 Antarctic Expedition. This scenery brings to life the historic base on the Ross Ice Shelf, built for exploration, survival, and pioneering long-range flights—far from modern conveniences.
Key Features
Little America I Base (1929 Layout) – ICAO: ABLA
Fully custom-built ice hangars, vehicles, and equipment, with hand-crafted textures and authentic period detail. Every structure and object is designed to reflect the look and feel of the original expedition.
Eight Emergency Fuel Depots – ICAOs: FD1 to FD8
Strategically placed supply camps stretching hundreds of nautical miles across Antarctica, offering a true sense of the vast, challenging environment.
Virtual Library System
Interactive books link to historical documents, photographs, and expedition records, providing context and immersion for history enthusiasts.
Optional Exploration Missions
Inspired by real events and fictional scenarios from Byrd’s expedition, these missions let you engage with the environment and test your piloting skills in extreme conditions.
Immersive Audio
Custom environmental sounds of wind, ice, and activity make the Antarctic world come alive, from creaking ice to distant vehicle engines.
Little Navmap Support
Includes CSV files for all bases and depots, enabling accurate flight planning across the Antarctic landscape.
All models, textures, and sounds are completely custom-made, creating a vivid and living Antarctic world. From detailed structures and expedition vehicles to authentic ambient sounds, every element is crafted to transport you directly to Byrd’s historic base.
Please check the manual in the documents folder for navigation information and missions.
Support and further information: For assistance, contact deadreckoningsimulations@gmail.com or reach out on Discord: https://discord.gg/MRyUkWcu2E