1.1 This scenery was written manually and compiled with Microsoft SDK tools.
I had debugged one of them in order to use the FS2004 platform to its full potential.
3D objects were created with GMAX v1.2.
1.2 OptiCloud.zip (optional extra) contains original cloud textures which I reformatted to 16bit(444) colour, using Microsoft Image Tool. Although these textures have the same number of pixels (512X512) and mip levels as original ones, the overall size of the file set was reduced from 37 MB to 19 MB. Your flight in adverse weather conditions may be smoother if you install them.
2.2 Options --> Settings --> Display --> Hardware --> Global max texture Size --> "Massive".
3. Installation
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3.1 Click on snEETNv10.exe to install the scenery.
Activate TALLINN area in the Scenery Library. Restart the Flight Simulator. You are ready for take-off.
3.2 In addition, you can install the cloud textures contained in OptiCloud.zip. Do it as following:
a) backup the original textures concerned;
b) *.bmp ---> Flight Simulator 9\texture.
4. Useful Tips
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4.1 The slowest component part of any modern computer is its hard drive (HDD). Few 15000-rpm HDDs in the world can match modern processors and video cards. Therefore, defragment your HDD frequently to better performance. Install latest drivers for your mainboard.
4.2 This scenery was developed for 21-inch monitors and HD Video projectors. If you have a small screen, try to push "+" once or twice to zoom in when your aircraft is on ground. It might help to be closer to reality.
4.3 If, after you reduced your joystick sensitivity, your favorite aircraft is still too sensitive to fly, modify its aircraft.cfg file.
The following changes are needed:
[flight_tuning]
.....
elevator_effectiveness=1.000 -->
aileron_effectiveness=1.000 --> any value between 0.88 and 0.99 according to your PC configuration
rudder_effectiveness=1.000 -->
.....
4.4 Delete original AI traffic and install the real-world airlines listed below:
- Aero Airlines;
- Air Baltic;
- Avies;
- Czech Airlines;
- EasyJet;
- Estonian Air;
- Finnair;
- KLM;
- Lufthansa;
- LOT;
- SAS; and other European airlines.
Aeroflot, Pulkovo and airlines based in South East Asia contribute to transit traffic daily. After installation, you should see and hear them in upper airspace.
AI aircraft operating in Tallinn Flight Information Region (FIR) and their flight plans may be found at www.ai-aardvark.com, www.mostrealisticai.com and www.projectai.com.
4.5 Occasionally, "Microsoft Tower" controller will direct you to your gate/stand via a taxiway occupied by AI traffic. There are two options open to you. If you do not believe in artificial intelligence, disregard controller's message and take any other taxiway available at the moment. If you do believe in artificial intelligence, follow his/her instructions and press "Y" to slew through AI
aircraft in conflict.
5. Feedback
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5.1 Your comments and suggestions for version 2.0 are welcome at flyboycondor@hotmail.com.
