Jeppeson2001 is proud to announce the release of Niagara Falls City Pack & Heliport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Niagara Falls spans the border between the province of Ontario, Canada and New York State in the USA.
Formed by the Niagara River, which drains Lake Erie into Lake Ontario, the combined falls have the highest flow rate of any waterfall in North America that has a vertical drop of more than 50 m (160 ft)
The scenery area starts at the North Grand Island Bridge and ends further down the Niagara River at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge.
POI markers have been added throughout the area.
Features:
Niagara Falls - Animated with sounds, mist, and lighting effects. Includes Horseshoe Falls, American Falls & Bridal Veil Falls
Custom 3D modelled Hotels & Casino's of the Niagara Falls City Skyline.
Custom animated rapids, and rapid textures along the Niagara River.
Custom 3D modelled docks on both the USA and Canadian sides. I have included crowds of tourists queuing at the docks to represent how busy the area is. These have been modelled at a very low poly count which ensures that your FPS is not impacted - Please note they are not supposed to be seen at very close range. The people have been rendered in the correct poncho colours - Blue for USA (Maid Of the Mist), Red for Hornblower (Niagara City Cruises), and Yellow for Behind The Falls Tour.
Niagara Helicopters Heliport (CPQ3) has been included with a hand crafted Terminal and interior, along with Hangar, hangar interior, and animated doors.
13 Helipads to choose from at the Heliport
Custom made Wind Socks
Custom made anemometer (weather station)
Custom made helipad lights and obstacle lighting systems
Animated freight train with sounds. The train crosses the Whirpool Rapids Bridge and passes by the Heliport
Niagara Speedway Go Kart track & animated karts with sounds.
Points of interest include:
Animated tourist boats - Maid Of the Mist, and Hornblower.
Animated Incline Railway, and City Cruises Funicular Railway
Animated Zipline
Animated Sky Screamer ride with sounds located at Marineworld, just south of the falls.
Animated Whirpool Aerocar which crosses the Niagara Whirlpool and which first opened in 1916.
Ontario Power Generation Station, and Niagara Power Vista Station.
Lewiston-Queenston Bridge
Whirpool Rapids Bridge
Michigan Central Bridge
Niagara River Parkway Bridge
North Grand Island Bridge
International Control Dam
1918 Dumping Scow Barge shipwreck
Niagara SkyWheel
Some notes on known issues/bugs:
This has been a very challenging scenery to recreate as Niagara Falls sits right in-between two world updates (USA & Canada). This along with the fact that it is where two separate photogrammetry areas meet. Consequently this means that in some areas I have been unable to adjust the terrain with any of the current available SDK tools.
- Horseshoe Falls has a terrain LOD bug at the base which clears as you get closer.
- Terrain humps located adjacent to the Skylon Tower (Part of the Canada World Update) and on either side of the Rainbow International Bridge (USA Update II)
- Animated train sinks slightly into the terrain at the curved section of the track.
IMPORTANT!
Both the USA updates I and II, along with the Canada World Update are mandatory for this scenery to display correctly.
I have designed the scene in a way that it integrates with Photogrammetry, therefore photogrammetry must be 'ON' for the scenery to display correctly.
Notes
This product features our simInstaller technology and is available after purchase via our APP only.
Requirements
USA World Updates I and II, along with the Canada World Update are mandatory for this scenery to display correctly.
I have designed the scene in a way that it integrates with Photogrammetry, therefore photogrammetry must be 'ON' for the scenery to display correctly.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (Microsoft Store or Steam Version) installed on PC
At least 2 GB of available Disc Space
Beautiful, from the moving boats to the spray from the falls to the tourist areas on both the USA and Canadian sides. Wonderful and just like I remember it from my IRL trip years ago.
Another outstanding, visually stunning package from Jeppeson2001. The models are well crafted, beautifully lit, and include engaging vignettes. Every time you return, you'll discover new details. Very highly recommended.
13 Helipads to choose from at the Heliport ??????
Unfortunately I only found 3 helipads ???? a plan a map an ICAO would be welcome.but still very good work