Following the launch of early access, Macco Simulations released version 1.0.0 of Manchester Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Located in the north of England, Manchester Airport (EGCC) is one of the busiest in the country serving national and international airlines to locations around the world. Airlines such as easyJet, Virgin and TUI frequent the airport taking passengers to destinations in Europe and the USA.
The product itself is packed with PBR textures, tailor-made modeling and precise night lighting throughout. There are many bespoke buildings scattered around the airport, along with ground service equipment and accurate ground markings. The airport has also been tested with the latest update from UK World and is fully compatible.
Over time, version 1 of the product now has a complete fire training area added, new bleachers and the east pier of terminal three comes complete with new glass and a basic interior. In addition, new custom taxi lines for applicable areas have been added, along with new concrete soil textures. Finally, the famous Airport Pub has also been completed for those who wish to see a plane while the jets arrive at the airport.
Although the new version means that the product is complete, the developer said there will be more work as Manchester Airport continues to develop in the real world.
As mentioned before, the new price for the airport is now £ 9.99, following the starting price of £ 7.99 for early access. Customers who purchased the product during this phase can now access version 1.0.0 of Manchester Airport at no additional cost. You can purchase the product now through the Macco Simulations website and soon through the Microsoft Flight Simulator Marketplace.
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- PBR textures created from scratch and used throughout the airport
- Custom models developed specifically for MSFS2020
- Precise and personalized night lighting + Additional immersive lighting, such as flashing lights
- Accurate taxiways and taxiway signs based on the latest graphics
- Accurate approaches and ILS Glide Slopes
- Runway warning lights
- Future free updates
- New terminals according to the Manchester real-life transformation program
- Custom Jetways (in future update)
- Latest VATSIM-compliant taxi lanes and ground markings