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    NZAR - Ardmore Aerodrome, New Zealand (FS2024)- Complete Replica.

     

    Welcome to the full rebuild of the original FS2020/FS2024 hybrid version found here. This is an FS2024 only version now, utilising the full power of the FS2024 SDK. This is fully modelled with true to life 3D models created by Ron Watson, who spent 5 years creating them and granted me permission for their use. His hard work is most appreciated.

    Ardmore is an iconic airfield in Auckland, NZ and was actually my local aerodrome until I moved to Australia.  This version includes the new Delta2 taxiway and hangar, plus your own personal hangar featured in the screenshots.

     

    ARE YOU SURE THIS ISN'T PAYWARE? 

    Yup. It is free,  and I would claim it to be one of the best freeware sceneries on this website. Please donate if you appreciate how much work, time, and effort went into this for the community.

    Built by Kiwi's for the world to enjoy.

     


    Features

    • Over 100 fully handcrafted building models, fuel bowsers, signage, fencing and other misc objects by Ron Watson. 
    • Custom multi-layered, seamless ground textures.
    • Custom ground markings.
    • True to life apron layouts, taxiways, linework, parking and much more.
    • Fully towered with ATC and ground controllers.
    • Fully lighted in intricate detail.
    • Removal of all those ugly MSFS artifacts, allowing for a nice clean look.
    • AI Traffic friendly, tested with BATC and FSLTL.
    • FPS optimised - so go thrash those settings in SU4!

    Plus!

    Your own, personalised GA hangar, forming part of your national NZ flying lessons and charter business, with other hangars located in many of my other NZ GA scenery. Explore them all. 

     

    V2.2   11 Jan 25

    • Fixes doubled-up table and chairs in the corner of your personal hangar.
    • Adds a heli-start just behind your hangar. Try not to land on the wife's Audi  ;)

    V2.3 16 May 26

    • Fixes and improvements post SU5.
    • Fixes some sloppy line work on the runway.

     

     

     


    CREDITS

    3D Modelling and Optimisation: Ron Watson.

    Scenery Design: Mark 'CoolGunS' Fahey.

    Ground Layers and Texturing: Mark 'CoolGunS' Fahey.

    Photography: Ron Watson.

    Scenery Artwork: Mark 'CoolGunS' Fahey.

    FS2024 Integration: Mark 'CoolGunS' Fahey.

    Model Placement and Performance Testing: Mark 'CoolGunS' Fahey.

    With special thanks to the authors of the 3rd party library dependancies.

     


    HELP ME STOP THE WIFE CHUCKING A TANTRUM:

    If you appreciate the work that I have done and it gives you joy, PLEASE consider smashing that Paypal button and donate to the cause, just $5 or $10  or whatever you think is fair. I would love to continue to pump out these payware quality airfields for you to all enjoy but I have to justify my time and effort these days to the wife. Help me take her out to dinner or she will put a stop to anymore ''time-wasting" :(  

     


    DEPENDANCIES

    Ensure you have UK 2000 Common Library (free from the MSFS Marketplace) in your community folder and the rest of the dependancies listed below to add your personal hangar and other cool eye candy.

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    g

    27 days ago

    I seem to be missing one or more ground textures from my NZAR Ardmore install in MSFS 2020.

    Any idea why this would be so?
    C
    CoolGunSAuthor

    26 days ago

    This scenery is not compatible with FS2020. You need the hybrid version, link is in the description. Ensure all World Updates and POIs are installed for it. In other words your FS2020 install must be fully up to date as those textures could be from a World update texture pack. If it does not fix it I cannot help as I no longer have FS2020 and can not troubleshoot it anymore. Try the usual isolate it in your community folder.
    g

    24 days ago

    Sorry, I've posted this under the wrong version. The issue is with the 2020 version in 2020. Apologies.
    A

    29 days ago

    And I thought this addon couldn't get any better! I've had a couple of C172 joyrides from NZAR (and a memorable NZAR-NZOH trip in the DAK). Not forgetting the airshows and Mosquito "special" displays. It's been my sim "home base" for a long time now.
    n

    about 1 month ago

    I've been a fan of your work for a long time, but I've only just realized how this airport is just next-level! There is so much to explore and it's so realistic.I recently took a flight on a Chipmunk out of here. I'm gonna have to make this my home base. Thanks for the awesome work you do Mark
    C
    CoolGunSAuthor

    about 1 month ago

    Yup, I agree. This is the best of the bunch. My home base too, and actually my local when I lived in Howick for many MANY years.
    m

    5 months ago

    Thank you for this scenery.

    I'm missing runway 07/25 (grass, length 1959 ft). It's included in my Jeppesen ground chart from December 5, 2025. Perhaps it could be added?
    C
    CoolGunSAuthor

    5 months ago

    There is nothing stopping you from landing and taking off on that section of the airfield. However adding the runway screws up all the AI pathing for some wierd reason and I just gave up on the idea.
    m

    5 months ago

    Thanks for the reply.
    L

    6 months ago

    This scenery is amazing! I love your work and was wondering if you could make NZUN, NZGB and NZCX (Coromandel) for MSFS2024. Cheers mate
    A

    6 months ago

    Fantastic work - as ever - many thanks!!
    MSFS 2020MSFS 2024

    NZAR - Ardmore Aerodrome, New Zealand (FS2024)

    NZAR - Ardmore Aerodrome for FS2024 features a fully rebuilt and meticulously detailed rendition of the iconic Kiwi airfield. Created by Ron Watson, this add-on includes over 100 handcrafted building models, realistic ground textures, and true-to-life apron layouts. The aerodrome is fully towered, equipped with ATC and ground controllers, and optimized for AI traffic. Users can also enjoy a personalized hangar and enhanced visual effects while ensuring all required dependencies are met for the complete experience.

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    Version2.3
    Taille du fichier39.0 MB
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    CatégorieAirports
    Sub-CategoryRegional Airports
    ICAONZAR

    Historique des versions

    Fixes and improvements post SU5. Fixes some sloppy line work on the runway.

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