1) Completely redesigned AFCAD 2 file reflecting real airport layout.
2) Removal and replacement of all autogen/city land class with seasonal airport grass (VTP2)
3) Highly accurate and detail oriented rendition of KPNE based on aerial, satellite and first hand knowledge of the airport.
4) Photorealistic textures used when available.
5) New taxiway(s) delta and echo.
6) Seasonal trees.
7) Both FBO's.
8) Perimeter fencing.
Installation Requirements:
1) Rwy12 v1.2 Object placer program properly installed w/ Arno Gerretsen & Stephen Legg's AG Tree Library 1.1
2) All other textures/.bgls included in this package.
Installation:
1) Create a new folder in your Flight Simulator 9\Addon Scenery\ folder and name it KPNE.
2) Extract the contents of KPNE into this folder with the option "use folder names" checked. You should see two folders one named scenery the other texture. The .bgl files should be in the scenery folder and textures in the texture folder.
3) Load Flight Simulator and add the KPNE to your scenery library.
4) Restart flight simulator.
5) Enjoy!!!
Installation troubleshooting:
Assuming everything went well the scenery should display properly. If you do not have the RWy12 object placer program installed with the "static object library" enabled in your scenery library unexpected results are guaranteed. I used RWY12 for lighting poles, vehicles, trees and other small objects.
If frame rates are a problem for you, you can selectively delete .bgls from the scenery folder to improve fps. I recommend deleting the various "fence" .bgls and trees if you encounter slow fps. On my athlon xp 2800, radeon 9800 pro, 1.2GB pc3200 my fps are above 20 with 4x AA 16AF.
For USA roads users please ensure the usa roads or ultimate terrain has a higher priority over the KPNE scenery.
Contact info:
I welcome any comments, suggestions, problems, questions etc. Please send me current photos of the airport if you believe I can improve my work. I only had satellite imagery and the main fbo photo for the ne phila jet center. I can be contacted at:
airgod1@yahoo.com
Credits:
Designed with Novasim & Rwy12.
LEGAL:
THIS SCENERY IS FREEWARE AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. I AM NOT LIABLE FOR ANY PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE WITH YOUR COMPUTER. I HAVE RELEASED THIS SCENERY FOR THE BENFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO HOPEFULLY ATTRACT NEW USERS TO KPNE ON VATSIM.
KPNE History:
1942
The United States Army begins construction of a base of Air Corps Operations on 545 acres in the Northeast section of Philadelphia.. Construction was never completed and the United States Government turned the facility over to the City of Philadelphia in 1944. The City then began the job of finishing the facility for civilian commercial operations.
1945
Due to the closing of Philadelphia Municipal Airport, now known as Philadelphia International Airport, the City of Philadelphia was without air service from December 1943 to June 1945. Commercial air service was restored to Philadelphia with the opening of Philadelphia Northeast Airport in June 1945.
1948
By City Ordinance, Philadelphia Northeast Airport is redesignated as North Philadelphia Airport.
1953
North Philadelphia Airport ranks 21st in the nation in airfreight tonnage handled.
North Philadelphia Airport opens its new $93,000 fire station. Designated Engine 18, the new fire unit consists of 33 firefighters, one pumper truck and one jeep.
1957
The Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA), the predecessor to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) takes over operation of the North Philadelphia Airport Control Tower. From the opening of the Airport in 1945 until 1957, the control tower was operated by City of Philadelphia personnel.. The transfer of responsibility from the City to the CAA saves the City $30,000 annually in personnel salaries
1959
North Philadelphia Airport handles more than 75,000 landings and takeoffs.
1960
Due to the construction of Horn and Hardart on Blue Grass Road and Whitman Chocolates on Grant Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard, Runway 10-28 is abandoned and decommissioned. Runway 6-24 is extended from 5000 feet to 7000 feet of usable runway.
1969
North Philadelphia Airport handles more than 173,000 landings and takeoffs.
1973
In September 1973, Allegheny Commuter, serviced by Ransome Airlines, begins regional commuter service from North Philadelphia Airport. The Airport also increases its Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting service to include one additional water and foam fire truck. The station is now designated Engine 76.
1980
City Ordinance is amended changing the name of North Philadelphia Airport to Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
1982
Augusta Aviation Corporation opens its Northeast Service Center at northeast Philadelphia Airport. The center is located in the North Philadelphia Aviation Center (NORPAC) located at Red Lion & Norcom Roads.
1987
Augusta Aviation Corporation announces the relocation of its North American headquarters from Bucks County to Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
1989
Northeast Philadelphia Airport, without commuter flights since the mid 1980's, relinquishes its Federal Aviation Administration, Part 139 Certification. Relinquishing this certificate results in the closing of the fire station and the firefighters of Engine 76 are reassigned to other Philadelphia Fire Department companies.
1991
Trans World Express (TWE) announces service from Philadelphia to John F. Kennedy Airport and nine East Coast and Midwest cities. Northeast Philadelphia Airport is designated as the administrative and training base for TWE.
1992
Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) establishes the Northeast Philadelphia Airport Advisory Council. The Advisory Council is made up of community civic leaders and chaired by City Councilman Brian O'Neill. The council's chief role is to inform and involve the community in the planning and development of PNE.
1995
TWE, a commuter service owned by TWA and servicing Philadelphia International Airport , announces it will cease operations on November 6, 1995. Northeast Philadelphia Airport, which provided hanger and office space for maintenance and flight training, loses one of its prime tenants.
1998
Northeast Philadelphia Airport handles 201,568 total operations.
2000
The Airport enters into a lease/purchase agreement with Liberty Properties, Inc. for the development of approximately 95 acres. A portion of the site is being developed for a 1,000,000 square foot distribution facility for TJX Companies, Inc. Along with the development, TJX anticipates creating approximately 1100 jobs. the facility is scheduled to be completed and fully operational by November 2001.
Comcast-Spectacor and the Airport enter into a long-term lease agreement for approximately 12 acres of land for the construction of two indoor ice hockey rinks. Designated the Polonia Bank Flyers Skate Zone, the facility will be devoted to promoting ice skating in the Philadelphia community. Scheduled opening for this facility is September 2001.
