In real world flying, birds present a unique and dynamic challenge that pilots must always avoid. Each year, in the United States alone, thousands of aircraft encounter bird strikes that account for millions of dollars worth of damages. Pilots must be vigilant in the low altitude environment to avoid hitting birds, and many times evasive maneuvers must be taken. Add a unique challenge and increase your simulator’s realism by using FS Birds!
FS Birds West USA Features:
-Bird coverage for the entire area of ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, HAWAII, IDAHO, MONTANA, NEVADA, OREGON, WASHINGTON, & WYOMING
-Multiple types of birds including pigeons, buzzards, eagles, gulls, and geese
-All birds are fully animated
-Flying birds range in altitudes from the surface up to 11,000 ft with random flight tracks
-Ground birds at all major international airports
-Flying bird animations include soaring raptors, circling gulls, formation geese, random pigeon flights, and soaring eagles
-LOD optimization results in a negligible impact on simulator frame rates
On my first flight out of San Francisco today after loading FS Birds West USA, I noticed a flock of seagulls circling off to the right of the runway next to the water. It made my departure feel so much more realistic and was instantly thankful that I purchased this add-on. I have since purchased the other four FS Birds USA packs and can’t wait to see what little surprises I’ll find flying in the skies of the other regions!
It does what it says. It adds birds. Now when i start in Kahului i really have birds flying around. Its such a subtle thing but for me it adds so much.
Great addon, the seagulls soaring and circling around the coastal areas make it seem real when in VR.
No more global desolation flying from now on.
Now if the dev can add cattle too?
This is an outstanding add-on and I really recommend it. A very original idea that barely takes any resources from your system, and really adds to the atmosphere, especially for those who like flying low & slow.
This is a really great add-on to increase immersion. I got the West Coast to start and am going to be adding Southeast shortly and probably Northeast after that. It is very cool. Pigeons on the tarmac. A flock of seagulls as you take off next to the ocean. Geese in your peripheral vision as you make a turn in Alaska. A shadow of a birds cast on the runway as your landing at an airport. Haven't seen an eagle yet, but I am sure I will soon. I love immersion addons and this is a great one. I hope they keep improving it and adding to it. If the developers are taking requests, I would love to see a larger variety of birds, varied movement patterns in the flocks, and birds based on the region would be awesome. Thanks so much for a really unique and cool addon. Worth the price.
What a great add on for MSFS2020! It is really bringing the simulator to life! It looks very realistic and I will definitely buy more of these FS Birds add ons.
This is a great addon. You don't see the sky filled with birds, but they appear randomly, which is more like the real world. Most of my flying is in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska and this package brings that area to life. Seeing eagles soaring in the Anchorage area is great! Sometimes I don't actually see the birds, but I see their shadows when taxing or landing and taking off. It really adds depth to the sim experience. Highly recommended!