FREE DOWNLOADS FOR MICROSOFT FLIGHT SIMULATOR USERS

Microsoft Flight Simulator (Version 9/X) - FREE DOWNLOADS
The following downloads are available for all users of VFR Photographic Scenery (Versions 9/X):
Name Description Screenshots Date / Importance Link [Size]
FREE
A22 Foxbat
(Aircraft Model)
High wings, lots of windows, and convex, transparent doors give this aircraft incredible all round visibility, making it the perfect platform from which to enjoy the beauty of the spectacular British landscape captured by VFR GenerationX.

Designed and graciously donated by Rick Piper.


06.09.07 / Recommended Download Download for FSX [18.3MB]

Download for FS9 [18.3MB]


VFR PHOTOGRAPHIC SCENERY - GENERATION X DOWNLOADS

Please note, these downloads are for v1.0/v1.1 only. They are not required for v2.0. Check for compatibility in the download description.

VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X: All Volumes
The following downloads are available for all volumes of VFR Generation X:
Name Description Screenshot Date / Importance Link [Size]
New Installer This update is a 'new' installer which alleviates some of the issues with installing VFR Generation-X on some systems.
(for GenX v1.0 only)
26.03.07 / Recommended Update Download [2.4MB]

VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X: Volume 1
(Southern England & South Wales)
The following downloads are available for VFR Generation X Volume 1:
Name Description Screenshot Date / Importance Link [Size]
Update 7: Area1 Terrain Mesh Update
NEW!
This update contains a vastly improved terrain mesh compiled to a vertical resolution of 0.0625m and eliminates the 'stair stepping' effect seen previously.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
04.07.08 / Optional Update Download [484.86MB]
Update 6: Area2 Terrain Mesh Update
NEW!
This update contains a vastly improved terrain mesh compiled to a vertical resolution of 0.0625m and eliminates the 'stair stepping' effect seen previously.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
04.07.08 / Optional Update Download [543.60MB]
Update 5: Area3 Terrain Mesh Update
NEW!
This update contains a vastly improved terrain mesh compiled to a vertical resolution of 0.0625m and eliminates the 'stair stepping' effect seen previously.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
04.07.08 / Optional Update Download [514.14MB]
Update 4: Area1 Water Masks
This update contains detailed water masking for an incredible number of inland water bodies including lakes, rivers, ponds and estuaries as well as revised coastal areas.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
29.02.08 / Optional Update Download [5.75GB]
Update 3: Area2 Water Masks
This update contains detailed water masking for an incredible number of inland water bodies including lakes, rivers, ponds and estuaries as well as revised coastal areas.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
22.02.08 / Optional Update Download [7.17GB]
Update 2: Area3 Water Masks
This update contains detailed water masking for an incredible number of inland water bodies including lakes, rivers, ponds and estuaries as well as revised coastal areas.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
15.02.08 / Optional Update Download [7.59GB]
Update 1: Exclude Files
This update contains fixes to exclude the default FSX lakes and coastlines that cause unusual terrain effects in VFR Generation X (e.g. inland cliffs and elevated/recessed lakes).
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
16.01.07 / Recommended Update Download [700KB]

VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X: Volume 2
(Central England & Mid Wales)
The following downloads are available for VFR Generation X Volume 2:
Name Description Screenshot Date / Importance Link [Size]
Update 7: Area1 Terrain Mesh Update
NEW!
This update contains a vastly improved terrain mesh compiled to a vertical resolution of 0.0625m and eliminates the 'stair stepping' effect seen previously.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
04.07.08 / Optional Update Download [601.99MB]
Update 6: Area2 Terrain Mesh Update
NEW!
This update contains a vastly improved terrain mesh compiled to a vertical resolution of 0.0625m and eliminates the 'stair stepping' effect seen previously.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
04.07.08 / Optional Update Download [549.93MB]
Update 5: Area3 Terrain Mesh Update
NEW!
This update contains a vastly improved terrain mesh compiled to a vertical resolution of 0.0625m and eliminates the 'stair stepping' effect seen previously.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
04.07.08 / Optional Update Download [433.67MB]
Update 4: Area1 Water Masks
NEW!
This update contains detailed water masking for an incredible number of inland water bodies including lakes, rivers, ponds and estuaries as well as revised coastal areas.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
04.07.08 / Optional Update Download [6.92GB]
Update 3: Area2 Water Masks
This update contains detailed water masking for an incredible number of inland water bodies including lakes, rivers, ponds and estuaries as well as revised coastal areas.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
15.03.08 / Optional Update Download [7.56GB]
Update 2: Area3 Water Masks
This update contains detailed water masking for an incredible number of inland water bodies including lakes, rivers, ponds and estuaries as well as revised coastal areas.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
07.03.08 / Optional Update Download [6.08GB]
Update 1: Exclude Files
This update contains fixes to exclude the default FSX lakes and coastlines that cause unusual terrain effects in VFR Generation X (e.g. inland cliffs and elevated/recessed lakes).
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
16.01.07 / Recommended Update Download [699KB]

VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X: Volume 3
(Northern England & North Wales)
The following downloads are available for VFR Generation X Volume 3:
Name Description Screenshot Date / Importance Link [Size]
Update 8: Area1 Terrain Mesh Update
NEW!
This update contains a vastly improved terrain mesh compiled to a vertical resolution of 0.0625m and eliminates the 'stair stepping' effect seen previously.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
04.07.08 / Optional Update Download [397.21MB]
Update 7: Area2 Terrain Mesh Update
NEW!
This update contains a vastly improved terrain mesh compiled to a vertical resolution of 0.0625m and eliminates the 'stair stepping' effect seen previously.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
04.07.08 / Optional Update Download [699.52MB]
Update 6: Area3 Terrain Mesh Update
NEW!
This update contains a vastly improved terrain mesh compiled to a vertical resolution of 0.0625m and eliminates the 'stair stepping' effect seen previously.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
04.07.08 / Optional Update Download [410.38MB]
Update 5: Area1 Water Masks
NEW!
This update contains detailed water masking for an incredible number of inland water bodies including lakes, rivers, ponds and estuaries as well as revised coastal areas.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
04.07.08 / Optional Update Download [1.15GB]
Update 4: Area2 Water Masks
NEW!
This update contains detailed water masking for an incredible number of inland water bodies including lakes, rivers, ponds and estuaries as well as revised coastal areas.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
04.07.08 / Optional Update Download [2.25GB]
Update 3: Area3 Water Masks
NEW!
This update contains detailed water masking for an incredible number of inland water bodies including lakes, rivers, ponds and estuaries as well as revised coastal areas.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
04.07.08 / Optional Update Download [1.19GB]
Update 2: Exclude Files
This update contains fixes to exclude the default FSX lakes and coastlines that cause unusual terrain effects in VFR Generation X (e.g. inland cliffs and elevated/recessed lakes).
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
16.01.07 / Recommended Update Download [720KB]
Update 1: Water in the Lake District This update contains fixes for a number of scenery (bgl) files in the Lake District and surrounding areas that became corrupted at the time of manufacture of Volume 3 DVD 1.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
15.12.06 / Recommended Update Download [966KB]

VFR Photographic Scenery Generation X: 3D Demo
(Snowdonia & North West Wales)
The following downloads are available for the VFR Generation X 3D Demo:
Name Description Screenshot Date / Importance Link [Size]
Update 1:
3D Demo Update /Bridges
This update adds a large area to the north and west of the demo area provided and moves files into the correct locations to work with Volumes 2 and 3 of VFR Generation X. Also included are the following bridges: Britannia Bridge, Mennai Bridge, Conwy Castle, the 3 Conwy bridges and the land-crossing.
(for GenX v1.0/v1.1 only)
15.12.06 / Recommended Update Download [21MB]



X-PLANE 8 - DOWNLOADS FOR REGISTERED USERS

X-Plane 8 Flight Simulator
The following downloads are available for X-Plane 8:
Name Description Screenshot Date / Importance Link [Size]
Manual
NEW!
This is a downloadable manual in pdf format for X-Plane 8. 08.05.07 / Optional Update Download [4.7MB]
You can download the X-Plane Update/Installer directly from the X-Plane website here.


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