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LTFM Istanbul Airport, Turkey 2.0.0

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LTFM Istanbul Airport for X-Plane 11 (11.50+)
Version 2.0


October 29, 2020 is the 97th Anniversary of the Turkish Republic and LTFM Istanbul Airport is now 2 years old (officially) and this scenery is released today on the 29th to commemorate the official opening. Release of LTFM v1.0 was also on October 29, but that was 2 years ago.

This is a NEW rendition of LTFM from ground-up and has only a handful of objects in common with LTFM Istanbul v1.0 such as the ATC tower and few more objects. We had been working on this scenery since the first package was shared. It is a huge complex and we had to create lots of new 3D models to fill up the vast area - even the ones that are not completed yet IRL are already placed in their actual positions - as close as possible of course. I lost count how many taxi signs I had to create and how many times I had to draw lines and polygons. So did M. Ali as he repeatedly revised and re-exported his 3D models to create the best possible objects. We placed hundreds of parking slots to their RL positions and draw all markings as accurate as we possibly could based on the available satellite imagery and yet we need more time to call it "finished". 

eg. ALL Terminal Gates are furnished with SAM jetways and a marshaller or DGS panel. All Apron parking positions are also furnished with either a marshaller or a DGS panel from SAM library. Gates and parking positions with L and R suffixes are for Cat C and smaller aircraft and only one jetway will approach the aircraft at terminal gates. The main gates (eg. D12, B2) are for Cat D and above aircraft and 2 jetways will approach them (provided the add-on has animated gates) but Cat C and smaller can also park at those positions with only one jetway approaching.
Parking positions are named such that they show "highest" Aircraft category like D12-(E) or 131-(C) or G11L-(C).
PS. During my tests, I found out that FF B777-300ER has a problem and jetways do not connect to this add-on, B777-200LR is ok.
 
Anyhow, here it is and it is AS IS therefore no need to complain about missing parts, we all know what they are.

*******REMOVE ANY PREVIOUS "LTFM" SCENERY THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE BEFORE INSTALLING THIS VERSION*******

There are 2 options to select from: A - FLAT and B - NATURAL

I will share 2 separate packages to avoid problems for those who does not care about slopes and tunnel entrances. As the file names are self explanatory, I will ONLY explain installation details in depth for NATURAL version. Select whichever you want. Both packages contain base ZL19 "airport" orthos.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASKING FOR HELP OR COMPLAINING AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL NECESSARY LIBRARIES (PROPERLY) INSTALLED.

Required libraries / plugins:

- BS2001 Objects Library
- CDB-Library
- TFS_Aircraft_Library
- The_Handy_Objects_Library
- MisterX_Library
- OpenSceneryX
- SAM_Library and Plugin (freeware)

If you do not already have the libraries used in this package, you may find download links in the Master Library 
List: http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?showtopic=90776

After making sure you have all necessary libraries, proceed to INSTALLATION:

FLAT option is a FLATTENED version of the NATURAL scenery so there are no slopes and tunnel entrances or elevated terrain; it looks just like a dinner table. For this option you do not need to worry about "Runways follow terrain contours" setting as it will not have any affect. Simply copy the _LTFM_Istanbul_Intl_v2.0 folder from the LTFM_FLAT.zip file in your Custom Scenery folder and start X-Plane 11 and enjoy.

For NATURAL option, we had to work a lot and we still need to work further to make the scenery reflect the reality. As the default X-Plane 11 mesh and the mesh obtained during ortho creation are both very much outdated, we decided to create a "patch" for the airport area using another magical tool named JOSM.

We used official AIP charts as our reference for the elevations at certain points of the airport area and used cross section charts to create the actual slopes of each and every one of the 5 current runways - as much as we could, of course.

Nearly all buildings we could spot from publicly shared videos and photos have been modelled and placed as close to their actual coordinates as possible.

To install the LTFM (NATURAL) scenery, simply extract the "_LTFM_Istanbul_Intl_v2.0" folder from LTFM_NATURAL.zip file to your Custom Scenery folder .

PS. If you had previously installed my _LTFM_Istanbul_GWS110 NATURAL scenery along with it's overlay and ortho files you do not need to reinstall them, just unpack this new _LTFM_Istanbul_Intl_v2.0 folder from LTFM_NATURAL and place it in your Custom scenery folder, re-arrange your scenery_packs.ini file and start your XP 11 but you still need abovementioned libraries and plugin.

BUT... If you do not copy provided Overlay and Ortho folders or create your own high ZL tile using the provided "patch" file and add them to your Custom Scenery folder, the outcome may not be so pleasant. Therefore, please carefully read and apply below instructions. Also, the "Runways Follow Terrain Contours" option MUST be "selected" in the General Settings tab otherwise the scenery will NOT be rendered as intended and you may have an unexpected FLAT or RAW outcome.

Installation for Ortho4XP users for NATURAL version:

I am sharing the Overlay files off of Alpilot's HD Mesh v4 (yOrtho4XP_Overlays.zip) and also the ZL14 Ortho4xp files for the region (zOrtho4XP_+41+028.zip). Just extract the folders contained in these 2 zip files to your Custom Scenery folder along with the _LTFM_Istanbul_Intl_v2.0 folder. Finally you should have 3 NEW folders:
        _LTFM_Istanbul_Intl_v2.0
        yOrtho4XP_Overlays
        zOrtho4XP_+41+028        and these should be added to your scenery_packs.ini file in similar order - see 
                                                   below example. There may be other items in between. Make sure that you do not 
                                                   already have ortho files for the mentioned tile and if so move them out to a safe
                                                   place before you proceed copying these - just in case. You should remove any 
                                                   other LTFM scenery package(s) or DISABLE them in your scenery_packs.ini file.

    ....
    ....
    SCENERY_PACK Custom Scenery/_LTFM_Istanbul_Intl_v2.0/
    ....
    ....
    SCENERY_PACK Custom Scenery/yOrtho4XP_Overlays/
    ....
    ....
    ....
    SCENERY_PACK Custom Scenery/zOrtho4XP_+41+028/
    ....
    ....

For people who wants HIGH ZL Orthos:

You can also use the contained "patch" file to create your own high ZL orthos with Ortho4XP. For this, you need to copy the "Patches" folder to your Ortho4XP main folder and run Ortho4XP. The file location should look like this     ...\Ortho4XP\Patches\+40+020\+41+028\LTFM.patch.osm

If you understood what I wrote above, you should be able to create a high ZL tile with Ortho4XP without a problem, otherwise watch some YT videos.


IMPORTANT:

    This scenery is NOT to be used in ANY type of COMMERCIAL simulators and the only way for this to happen is to obtain our written consent after making a minimum donation of €2000 (Euro Twothousand %00 or equivalent in local currency) to : LOSEV Leukemia Foundation for Children. https://www.losev.org.tr/v6/

    For those who intend to use this scenery in their personal computers for their personal joy, it is free of charge but they can also make ANY amount of donation they wish to make to the same foundation mentioned above. Based on the information in the website, all credit cards with 3D secure payment can be used.

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We do not need donations for a cup of coffee or a pint of beer but those kids need that money for their treatment.
**********************************************************************************************************************

Our special thanks goes to
    Oscar Pilote for Ortho4XP 
    Everyone who contributed to JOSM tool 
    Marten for SAM plugin
and    Creators of all Object Libraries publicly shared.
 
Please respect copyright. Do not use and share Custom objects in any other scenery without the consent of the authors:
M. Ali Oguducu, Kamil Uzun (MXI) and Muhtesem Firtina Ozcinar.

Enjoy your flights in and out of Istanbul.

Hayri Buberci / M. Ali Oguducu / Kamil Uzun / Muhtesem Firtina Ozcinar

Oct 29, 2020

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Argaeus
On 3/19/2021 at 6:12 PM, Merwan said:

for everyone having laggs:

delete the "sam.xml" in the scenery folder

How about considering updating your "SAM plugin" rather than telling people to delete the sam.xml file?

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On 3/21/2021 at 4:13 PM, Argaeus said:

How about considering updating your "SAM plugin" rather than telling people to delete the sam.xml file?

I did update it, it still wasn't working

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EC-135Chris

Hello, first of all thanks for this great scenery, but unfortunately X-Plane 11 always crashes as soon as I have installed it. I followed the installation instructions exactly and have all the libraries I need.

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Argaeus
22 hours ago, EC-135Chris said:

Hello, first of all thanks for this great scenery, but unfortunately X-Plane 11 always crashes as soon as I have installed it. I followed the installation instructions exactly and have all the libraries I need.

I can only ask you to check my replies to previous comments and reviews to see if you have similar issues with others. I strongly advise you to check whether you have a previously installed SAM_Library in your Custom Scenery folder (remove it if you have) and let the "latest" SAM_Suite create a link for it. Also make sure to have the latest versions of necessary libraries. If these won't work for you, send me your log.txt file after trying to start-up at LTFM so that I will check for any errors.

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On 4/19/2021 at 12:09 PM, Argaeus said:

I can only ask you to check my replies to previous comments and reviews to see if you have similar issues with others. I strongly advise you to check whether you have a previously installed SAM_Library in your Custom Scenery folder (remove it if you have) and let the "latest" SAM_Suite create a link for it. Also make sure to have the latest versions of necessary libraries. If these won't work for you, send me your log.txt file after trying to start-up at LTFM so that I will check for any errors.

Thank you my friend, I was able to solve it with your tip and the scenery is finally working! It was due to the SAM update. But one more question, I wanted to make a flight from there with the ZIBO 737, but no SIDs for the LTFM are displayed in the FMC. Any idea what I can do there?

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On 4/23/2021 at 12:24 AM, EC-135Chris said:

Thank you my friend, I was able to solve it with your tip and the scenery is finally working! It was due to the SAM update. But one more question, I wanted to make a flight from there with the ZIBO 737, but no SIDs for the LTFM are displayed in the FMC. Any idea what I can do there?

This should be related to NAVDATA that you are using, if you update to current then this problem will also vanish 🙂

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juliette2003

Hello Argaeus ! 

I have no doubt that your work is of high quality and that you do a very good job. 
Unfortunately for me your scene doesn't work. Leaving only the taxiway lines on the ground. 
Everything else is covered with grass and trees. 
I recognize the airport drawn on the ground by zooming out thanks to the ortho4xp but nothing more. 
I also tried to install both versions but no results:/ 
Yet I followed the installation process to the letter. I would like someone to help me if your time allows it.
:)

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1 hour ago, juliette2003 said:

Hello Argaeus ! 


I have no doubt that your work is of high quality and that you do a very good job. 
Unfortunately for me your scene doesn't work. Leaving only the taxiway lines on the ground. 
Everything else is covered with grass and trees. 
I recognize the airport drawn on the ground by zooming out thanks to the ortho4xp but nothing more. 
I also tried to install both versions but no results:/ 
Yet I followed the installation process to the letter. I would like someone to help me if your time allows it.
:)

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Hi,

Your problem is with SAM_Library:

0:00:58.789 E/SCN: Failed to find resource 'SAM_Library/dockings/FMT_5.0m.agp', referenced from scenery package 'Custom Scenery/_LTFM_Istanbul_Intl_v2.0/'.
0:00:58.789 E/SCN: Custom Scenery/_LTFM_Istanbul_Intl_v2.0/Earth nav data/+40+020/+41+028.dsf:
0:00:58.789 E/SCN: Unable to locate .agp: SAM_Library/dockings/FMT_5.0m.agp

You need to remove

C:\Users\TRAN KIM BAO\Desktop\X-Plane 11\Custom Scenery\2-SAM_Library

folder and install it from scratch using "SAM Suite". The library will be automatically added to your Custom scenery folder, no need to add it manually.

I am sure this will sort the problem with LTFM. If not pls send me your log.txt file again after doing above and if LTFM does not start properly.

You also have a lot of missing items in your LTBA scenery and way too much instances of Ground traffic plugin which may cause your sim to stop starting if you add a few more of new scenery containing this plugin - I always remove it from most scenery containing it to avoid problems. Choice is yours.

You also have duplicated Laminar Landmarks folders in there, delete the old ones 🙂

Take care.

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On 5/1/2021 at 10:35 PM, Argaeus said:

Hi,

Your problem is with SAM_Library:

0:00:58.789 E/SCN: Failed to find resource 'SAM_Library/dockings/FMT_5.0m.agp', referenced from scenery package 'Custom Scenery/_LTFM_Istanbul_Intl_v2.0/'.
0:00:58.789 E/SCN: Custom Scenery/_LTFM_Istanbul_Intl_v2.0/Earth nav data/+40+020/+41+028.dsf:
0:00:58.789 E/SCN: Unable to locate .agp: SAM_Library/dockings/FMT_5.0m.agp

You need to remove

C:\Users\TRAN KIM BAO\Desktop\X-Plane 11\Custom Scenery\2-SAM_Library

folder and install it from scratch using "SAM Suite". The library will be automatically added to your Custom scenery folder, no need to add it manually.

I am sure this will sort the problem with LTFM. If not pls send me your log.txt file again after doing above and if LTFM does not start properly.

You also have a lot of missing items in your LTBA scenery and way too much instances of Ground traffic plugin which may cause your sim to stop starting if you add a few more of new scenery containing this plugin - I always remove it from most scenery containing it to avoid problems. Choice is yours.

You also have duplicated Laminar Landmarks folders in there, delete the old ones 🙂

Take care. 

Just wow ! Amazing the scenery works perfectly! 
Thank you very much for your help and your work! 
I am very grateful to you! Keep it up and take care ! :)
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Argaeus
On 8/2/2021 at 4:19 PM, Buni.mp4 said:

When I load the scenery there are only trees can someone help me pls : (Log.txt

Log.txt 40.76 kB · 6 downloads

I did not see any line showing SAM_Library in your Custom Scenery folder. Pls install it and then check. From your log.txt file, line 390 :

Failed to find resource 'SAM_Library/dockings/FMT_5.0m.agp', referenced from scenery package 'Custom Scenery/_LTFM_Istanbul_Intl_v2.0/'.

 

It won't work without the library.

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JC_YYZ

Has anyone had success fixing the elevation issues on the east side of the airport? I have used the patch and the OSM file provided in previous comments, and the runways and taxiways (east side only) have huge hills and valleys on them. I have redone the ortho twice and it doesn't fix it. The rest of the airport is flawless.

EDIT: Figured it out. The OSM that was provided got renamed after it was downloaded. Once I changed the name to match the existing OSM file so it overwrote that file, the airport looks great.

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On 8/28/2021 at 11:12 PM, JC_YYZ said:

Has anyone had success fixing the elevation issues on the east side of the airport? I have used the patch and the OSM file provided in previous comments, and the runways and taxiways (east side only) have huge hills and valleys on them. I have redone the ortho twice and it doesn't fix it. The rest of the airport is flawless.

EDIT: Figured it out. The OSM that was provided got renamed after it was downloaded. Once I changed the name to match the existing OSM file so it overwrote that file, the airport looks great.

teNzjAg.png

Glad to hear that you sorted your problem, enjoy.

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Argaeus
21 hours ago, renomiles said:

Hello, at around 200feet into rwys 17 and 18, i get terrain (pull up) warning, any solutions?

If you check the approach path you can see some hills, probably that's why.

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gencbeyin

....Elinize sağlık mükemmel olmuş. Tek sorunum LTFM deki hiç bir navaid görünmüyor VOR ve ILS yok. Bunları kullanabilmek için ne yapmam gerekir?

In English -> Thank you for your effort. I can not see navaids (VOR and ILS ) in LTFM. What can i do to be able to use them? 

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9 hours ago, gencbeyin said:

....Elinize sağlık mükemmel olmuş. Tek sorunum LTFM deki hiç bir navaid görünmüyor VOR ve ILS yok. Bunları kullanabilmek için ne yapmam gerekir?

In English -> Thank you for your effort. I can not see navaids (VOR and ILS ) in LTFM. What can i do to be able to use them? 

You need to have the latest AIRAC from Navigraph, default one is too old and does not contain data for LTFM.

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aperson

hey Argaeus, can you give me a link to the SAM libary and plugin and the TFS libary as well since i cant find the files on the link that you provided.

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