This add-on replaces the default MSFS ground textures on Gran Canaria with custom high-resolution color-corrected aerial imagery. It also improves the scenery in several ways and includes optional mesh.
1. Aerial Imagery
Version “Standard” (13.4 GB): high resolution – best ratio between sharpness of textures and file size
Version "Premium" (36.6 GB): very high resolution – recommended for the majority of users
Version “Premium Plus” (55.4 GB): very high resolution and ultra-high resolution at densely populated areas (see below) – recommended for the absolute best experience
Improvements over the default MSFS ground textures include:
realistic manual color correction that brings Gran Canaria to life
sharper image with more visible details (e.g. rock structure)
no green tint, especially no green roads and no green sand
no clouds visible on the ground
higher resolution (depending on the version used)
Ultra-high resolution areas of the "Premium Plus" version:
the whole east coast including Las Palmas, Telde, Vecindario and both airports (Gran Canaria & El Berriel)
the whole south coast including Maspalomas, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria and Puerto de Mogán
You can decide which version you would like to download and use. You can switch between versions anytime.
2. Mesh (DEM)
3 versions with resolutions of 2 m, 4 m and 10 m – you choose the best for your hardware and graphics settings
Mesh for the airports is included and has been adjusted to eliminate bumps on the ground
Please note: This mesh is an experimental feature. While scenery and textures are very FPS friendly, this mesh uses more hardware resources, especially the 2 m version. All of the above screenshots were taken with the 4 m mesh add-on.
Aerial imagery and mesh are put together as separate add-ons and can be used independently of one another.
3. Scenery improvements:
Improvements to the ports and coast:
removed incorrectly placed trees along the coast
added a few large ships to the Puerto de la Luz (more boats and ships to be added with future updates)
Improvements to the vegetation:
added palm trees and other typical vegetation to coastal cities
replaced trees at Maspalomas dunes with typical dune vegetation
replaced deciduous trees in the center of the island with pine trees
general changes to match with the aerial imagery (e.g. bushes instead of trees in rocky areas)
Other improvements:
removed hundreds of incorrectly placed buildings (on top of fields, pools, sports facilities, greenhouses ...)
removed incorrect rivers
added POI markers for 4 landmarks and 5 cities
Compatibility
This add-on is compatible with the airport by Sim-Wings (no changes to the files necessary).
Very nice and performance friendly (4m mesh used with premium texture set). Much beter colors and vegetation, no more rivers and lush green areas where it is in reality very dry. The island now looks like it should. Couldn't have been happier!
I'm a PPL pilot from Gran Canaria and it's another level of realism. The feelings on a low level VFR flight is so close to real flights,totally recommended. Excellent work, as the other Canary islands made by this team.
Another superb scenery add-on from Island Creations. This makes the island really come alive and greatly enhances the enjoyment of flying the area. Well worth the very reasonable cost. Get it now, you won't regret it.