AVIATION SIM DESIGN has released its first-ever scenery add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020: EDAZ Schönhagen Airport MSFS20. This scenery is now available on SIMMARKET and offers a highly detailed recreation of Schönhagen Airport (EDAZ), located about 30 kilometers south of Berlin in Brandenburg. The add-on stands out with its realistic details, dynamic animations, and a variety of features that enhance the simulation experience.

Overview of EDAZ Schönhagen Airport

Schönhagen Airport serves as an important alternative airfield for the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER/EDDB) and plays a significant role as an economic hub for the region. With approximately 45,000 flight movements per year and nearly 300 jobs across 41 different companies, this airfield is a key location for the aviation industry.

The airport is surrounded by the picturesque forests, heathlands, and lakes of the Nuthe-Nieplitz Nature Park. Beyond its role as an airfield, Schönhagen is a center for research, innovation, and training. Renowned flight schools, aviation clubs, and companies such as Cirrus and Aquila take advantage of the airport’s excellent facilities, including spacious hangars for aircraft maintenance and development.

Research projects at the site include ITEAL (Innovative Fuels for Low-Emission Air Travel) and ALADIN (Advanced Low Altitude Data Information System), highlighting the airport’s importance as a research hub.

Key Features of the Add-On

The EDAZ Schönhagen Airport MSFS20 add-on delivers an impressive recreation of the airport and its surroundings. Its standout features include:

• EDAZ Airfield: A highly detailed reproduction of Schönhagen Airport.
• Heliport Groß Kreutz & Helipad Hospital Luckenwalde: Additional helicopter landing sites in the region.
• Animated Helicopter at BER Airport: A dynamic addition to the Berlin airport scenery.
• World Balloon at Potsdamer Platz: A famous Berlin landmark included in the add-on.

Dynamic Environment

The scenery excels with dynamic elements that change depending on the time of day, day of the week, and weather conditions. Among the animated and interactive features are:

• Weather-Dependent Animations: Elements such as ice, lawnmowers, joggers, and cyclists react to temperature, rain, and snow.
• Station Announcements at Groß Kreutz Station: Authentic announcements enhance the realism.
• Animated Railway Crossings and Signals: Gates and lights at the railway crossing switch from red to green as trains pass.
• Ambulance at Luckenwalde Hospital: An ambulance drives to the helipad station to pick up a patient.

Conclusion

With EDAZ Schönhagen Airport MSFS20, AVIATION SIM DESIGN offers a high-quality and innovative scenery add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. The attention to detail and numerous dynamic features create an immersive flight experience that will thrill both hobbyist pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike.

The add-on is now available on SIMMARKET for €14.59v(+VAT where applicable).