Microsoft Flight Simulator X: World Airports 3 - North America
Overview:|
This is a DLC package for Microsoft Flight Simulator X, released in 2009, enhancing the base simulator experience without introducing new core mechanics. As a simulator add-on, its gameplay loop remains focused on virtual aviation, but it significantly upgrades the visual fidelity and accuracy of five specific international airports across North America and the Caribbean: Atlanta (KATL), Charlotte (KCLT), Cincinnati (KCVG), Nassau (MYNN), and San Juan (TJSJ). It requires the base game to function and concentrates solely on detailed scenery enhancements for these hubs.
This title is a downloadable content (DLC) package designed specifically to enhance the experience of the base game, Microsoft Flight Simulator X. Released in late 2009 for the PC (Microsoft Windows) platform, this add-on focuses entirely on expanding the realism and detail of virtual aviation within the established simulation framework. It does not introduce a new narrative or story mode but instead deepens the existing simulation environment through high-fidelity scenery enhancements developed by Just Flight.
Core Content and Enhancement
As an add-on, this content builds upon the established flight simulation mechanics of the parent title. It requires the installation of the original Microsoft Flight Simulator X to function. Its primary contribution is the introduction of meticulously detailed, high-fidelity representations of five key international airports located across North America and the Caribbean region. These additions are integrated directly into the existing world map of the parent simulator, offering users new, highly accurate environments for takeoffs, landings, and ground operations.
What new locations are featured in this expansion?
The content focuses on adding significant visual and operational detail to five specific, major aviation hubs. This enhances the realism of flying into and out of these busy locations within the simulation environment.
Featured North American Airports
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (KATL) in Georgia, USA
- Charlotte Douglas International (KCLT) in North Carolina, USA
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (KCVG) in Kentucky, USA
- Lynden Pindling International (MYNN) in Nassau, The Bahamas
- Luis Munoz Marin International (TJSJ) in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Gameplay Integration and Scope
As a DLC, this package does not introduce new core gameplay mechanics or systems; instead, the focus is strictly on visual fidelity and environmental accuracy for the specified airports. The scope of this release is concentrated on scenery enhancement rather than broad world expansion or new aircraft fleets. Pilots utilizing this content will experience highly detailed terminal buildings, accurate taxiways, and surrounding scenery for these five locations, allowing for more immersive operations within the existing simulator framework.
Integration Requirements
This specific package is a DLC release for Microsoft Flight Simulator X and is not a standalone product. It functions by replacing or significantly upgrading the default scenery data for the included airports within the base simulator installation.
Game Details
Primary Name: Microsoft Flight Simulator X: World Airports 3 - North America
Type: DLC
Part of: Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Series: Microsoft Flight Simulator
Developer: Just Flight
Publisher: Just Flight
Release Information
Release Date: Dec 31, 2009
Genres & Themes
Genres: Simulator
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game Modes
Perspective: Unknown
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player
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