5 Must-Have MSFS Mods to Transform Your Flight Sim Experience
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Welcome to Nocturnal Simulations, fellow AvGeeks! I am Michael, and I'm excited to share with you my top 5 favorite freeware mods for the first quarter of 2023. These mods have been tried and tested by me, and I can confidently say that they are of excellent quality and usefulness. So, sit back, relax, and let's level up your gaming experience with these highly recommended mods.
First up is the Andres 3D Airport Lights mod, perfect for all the night owls and sleepy pilots out there. Tired of landing in the dead of night and feeling like you're blindly driving through a pitch-black parking lot? Fear not, my exhausted aviators, because the Andres 3D Airport Lights mod is here to save the day (or should I say, the night)! This game-changing mod adds lights to over 1,100 airports around the world, ensuring that you'll never again have to squint and strain your eyes trying to spot your terminal. Even default Microsoft Flight Simulator airports will be lit up like a Christmas tree, allowing you to finally see where you're going and avoid any embarrassing runway mishaps. Install Andres 3D Airport Lights mod and get ready to light up the night like a runway beacon!
Next up is 42 Flow by Orbx. Say goodbye to the headache-inducing task of navigating through an endless row of control panels. With this revolutionary menu system, you can kiss the default toolbar goodbye and say hello to a highly intuitive and easy-to-navigate in-game interaction wheel. It's like upgrading from a rusty old prop plane to a sleek, shiny jet! Included in 42 Flow are fully resizable interface elements built for individuals with vision impairment and cognitive or motor difficulties to a spec beyond the default toolbar, customizable wheel layouts, and more. So buckle up and get ready to experience toolbar navigation like never before.
Moving on, we have the In-Game SimBrief Integration mod. Are you tired of constantly toggling back and forth between your flight simulator and the SimBrief website or any other 3rd party application like a swashbuckling sailor on a choppy sea? Thankfully, we have a solution that will keep you fully immersed in your flight and help you navigate the high seas of flight planning like a pro! The SimBrief in-game toolbar application is a terrific mod for those with only one monitor. With a simple click of a button, this revolutionary app fetches all the information you need from the SimBrief website and seamlessly integrates it into your flight simulator. Say goodbye to tabbing in and out of your game like a deckhand climbing the rigging and hello to uninterrupted immersion!
Up next, we have Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update XII: New Zealand. With the latest geographic data, including satellite imagery, aerial photography, and digital elevation models, the Microsoft Flight Simulator team has created a world update that will leave you speechless. From the towering heights of Aoraki/Mount Cook to the awe-inspiring Milford Sound and the Bay of Islands, New Zealand has never looked better. The team even incorporated the Hobbiton Movie Set, so you can fly over the rolling hills and lush green landscapes that provided the backdrop for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies. So what are you waiting for? Download World Update XII: New Zealand, and take to the skies like a true kiwi.
I hope you enjoyed my top 5 Q1 of 2023 freeware mods for Microsoft Flight Simulator!
Here are links to everything!
Andres 3D Airport Lights: flightsim.to/file/8614/airports-lights
42 Flow: orbxdirect.com/product/p42-flow?gclid=CjwKCAjwzuqgBhAcEiwAdj5dRop_QHtnuFwT-hNi36RGy63PB84DSp22AP3-XuEtKDGx_SLt7I9EhxoCziEQAvD_BwE
SimBrief Panel: flightsim.to/file/48336/simbrief-panel
New Zealand: MSFS Marketplace
JPLogistics/WBSim C152: drive.google.com/file/d/1qmKwnRL6uswEdS9XbBsAU86lgcqg4q5H/view?usp=share_link
Thx for the links, i was scrolling flightsim for the C152 but could only find liveries for it there :-P
@@FN1980a no problem! They pulled the plane off flightsim after the recent fiasco and I believe flightsim banned the creators who did that. Good business model! Haha
@@nocturnalsimulations I'm not familiar with this "recent fiasco" and now i'm intrigued, care to fill me in? =)
@@FN1980a there was a lot of heartburn from creators after flightsim changed their TOS and went to pseudo payware site which could have theoretically prevented creators from removing their work from the website and flightsim keep it and continue profiting off of it while the creators made nothing. Lots of different opinions on it but it definitely caused quite a stir in the community!
@@FN1980a Hi bro. can I get the same resolution you have from my RTX 3080 card. or should upgrade to RTX 3090 or RTX 4080? and what GPU card you have?
I knew i spotted Queenstown in the opening of the video! Thanks for mentioning NZ from a Kiwi fan:) Great video too by the way. Super helpful
I am happy you enjoyed it! Check this one out, it's right up your alley! th-cam.com/video/MITwv-L9d9M/w-d-xo.html
Totally agree with what you say about the C152. I hardly ever flew it but since downloading the free addon, have been flying it a lot. It's a whole new aeroplane and I'm enjoying it a lot.
It’s so good for plopping down in small airstrips and flying around on the mountains with. Plus the additional challenges of avoiding weather and what not
@Nocturnal LOL I'm from New Zealand so you can imagine the fun I'm having.
@@Squirel kind of jealous considering how beautiful it is there!
@@nocturnalsimulations Many larger countries have the as good scenery and geographical features as us but not many have the same variety in such a small land area.
Thank you a million times for Andres 3D Airport Lights. That is what I needen and it works perfectly!
Glad to help!
Something designed with accessibility in mind is often nicer to use for everyone. I’m defo downloading all of these
Addons you need is FlightSim itself. Your favourite aircraft, your favourite airfields, 3rd party traffic. Full stop. All other stuff just bring you CTD and other magic things.
Not really. Ctd is really rare. I can't remember the last one and I'm running dozens of add-ons
@@carrotsandrunning I used to run dozens of addons in FS9, FSX, P3D. Now I decided that I am done with stuttering, freezes, ctd, etc. Have only PMDG b738, several ORBX / Gaya / Aerosoft airfields and FSLTL traffic. And I am pretty happy with smooth performance. Simbried, Navigraph, VPT I have separately on my iPad.
Well said. I’m still on edge about adding GSX.
@@CactusBravo42 GSX is the only add-on on my short list. But somehow I am still happy with default PMDG pushback.
I have frozen screens instead of CTDs… other screens are still working… task manager stalls too…
Thanks for this. :) Don't understand why ASOBO is not spending time on these "small" improvements like the night lighting.
I did hear about them potentially opening up the world to community driven updates…that would be huge!
Since they built this on the FSX system, I liken this game to renovating a old building. They have a lot of major works to complete (I.e wiring and plumbing) before they can concentrate on the decor and niceties . Give it a few more years and it will be an amazing place to live in. 😀
@@stephenbull2026 - i like your view on it. ☺️
They're not even spending time on big improvements, like fixing all the bugs in the engine simulation, the aerodynamics simulation, or the weather simulation...
@@CristiNeagu - In my opinion the sim is in a deep downward spiral. The LOD and P.G looks absolutely awful, and the performance wasn't even touched with the last SU. ASOBO is completely out of touch with it's customers.
Love the Airport night light mods, very nice. Getting it 100%.
It works great! I love it
Indeed ! Nice video by the way.@@nocturnalsimulations
But didn't I hear him say it covers only a 100 airports?!
@@peterbassey9668 it covers 1,200 airports according to their description on flight sim to
Nice ones indeed I am missing sky4sim in this list.
Excellent info, thank you!
It’s Flow by //42 (Parallel 42)…nothing to do with Orbx other than being in their store.
I appreciate the correction!
Thanks for the info, well presented! Instant sub, hope you get to the 1k/4k mark ;)
Thank you so much!
Dude!!! Entertaining! Great ideas here! Thank you!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
The “core features” of Flow boils down to it being different.
Minor efficiencies can create dramatic results, which is why I instantly fell in love with it
Love your commentary brother!
Thank you!
Where is the airport lights mod found?
I am leery of adding any freeware' afraid it will mess up my sim/computer eh! Only some payware from FS Marketplace and the Flightsim Store so far; and no 'mess' yet eh :)
I luckily haven’t had any issues over the years pulling mods from reliable sources. /knocks on wood
Really useful info very well presented. Many thanks.
Thank you sir!
Number 1 is very good, considering your channel name...
Ya know…I didn’t even think about that 😂
Where's the link to the JP Logistics 152 pls?! Could you kindly provide it?!
It’s on their discord, I’ve also linked to it on my discord. They removed it from flightsimto
Thank you for the informations! Subscribed ! ;-)
Awesome vid. Where can I find the mod for the 152?
I have it linked in our discord, which links to the modders google drive. You can also join their discord.
@@nocturnalsimulations Thanks for your reply mate. Link for the 152 mod doesn't exist anymore which I know isn't down to you, just thought you should know.
hi where can i get the cessna mod as the file has been removed ?
Here you go: drive.google.com/file/d/1qmKwnRL6uswEdS9XbBsAU86lgcqg4q5H/view?usp=share_link
@@nocturnalsimulations thanks !
Everyone should have the WB/JPLogistics C152 mod.
Yes!!
@@nocturnalsimulations Where have you downloaded C152 from ? I always found :"FILE UNAVAILABLE"
Is there a new link for the JPLogistics/WBSim C152? The file doesn't exist under the link you provided. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Nice video BTW.
Disregard, I found it here: drive.google.com/file/d/1U7Dgli3BKDYpcGzU7ffzSEAK2ww4SSVm/view
@@dannymoore8785 awesome, I need to update the link since they removed it from flightsim.to
I hate to bust your perfect 747 subs, but I just had too add to the #!!
Ha! I witnessed the 737 but nothing after that...thanks for the sub!
I just made it 757...! ;-)
@@MikeInExile hahaha you guys are awesome!
Hi Michael. Thx for the video🎉
Thank you for the comment!
@@nocturnalsimulations love the 152 and simbrief stuff
Sim Brief panel was the only thing that looked interesting to me but I already knew about it. The tool bar mod looks meh! But I may give it a look. We need a good map system for finding gates and I don't mean a follow me car. I mean a mod that draws a path on the VFR map to the gate you have been assigned including all assigned taxi ways.
Have you seen the ATR coming with the next world update?? It will highlight the gates for you in the flight computer, that thing will probably be awesome too!
@@nocturnalsimulations That would be fantastic!
These add ons look terrific. Why not provide links to them? Where do we get the 152 or 42 Flow?
Links are in the stickied comment
That shot from outside the Cessna 152 had a camera shake effect. What were you using for this?
It’s probably FSRealistic
I have not found from where the new Cessna 152 of WBSim can be downloaded; everywhere I tried,I found : "FILE UNAVAILABLE"
Here’s the link they provide on their discord: drive.google.com/file/d/1qmKwnRL6uswEdS9XbBsAU86lgcqg4q5H/view?usp=share_link
Can I add a G1000 to the 152? Or at least have a G1000 like autopilot experience, able to load flight plans, etc?
It only supports the GTN750 from PMS. With the paid version I think you can import Simbrief flights
I’m just going to start… can I get a good experience to practice for my PPL ?
I’m looking at the Xbox s just for this ?
You can definitely gain knowledge and experience that is very helpful in obtaining your PPL through flight simulators. The flight model isn't exact to real life but if you can go into your lessons with knowledge of the airplane you'll be flying and procedures that will free your brain up for the actual flying the airplane part. I'd recommend getting a PC over Xbox just because of the flexibility and high end mods you have access to if its within your budget!
Found it. Thanks
Glad you found it, I'll have to add a comment with links later.
Where do I put the folder for the Cessna 152? Do I put it in the 152 folders or in the community folder? Thank you.
Community folder!
Great video! What is the location in the first clip, please?
Queenstown New Zealand, NZQN
@@nocturnalsimulations Awesome, thanks 👍
Why is a cessna 172 a must have mod...?
The 152 is a mod that adds a lot of functionality and realism to the default 152. If you check out my review of it I go through some of the details!
A single doubloon? Did you play World Of Warships by any chance?
Haha, not in a long time.
There's a freeware alternative to 42 flow
I actually use the free version of 42 flow for now. Haven’t needed the paid version yet.
i have it on xbox and i cant install mods because its broken
Most of these are for PC for now, with WASM coming to Xbox that may not be the case in the future
Any way to get any of these on Xbox?
Right now I don’t think so, although with WASM being released on Xbox never say never
Hi. can I get the same resolution you have from my RTX 3080 card. or should upgrade to RTX 3090 or RTX 4080? and what GPU card you have?
I have an RTX 3080TI with the i9-13900k processor running at 1440x2560 so you should be able to get close if not the same
We need Chaseplane
You're not wrong!
All of these cost a ridiculous amount of money this is ridiculous
They are all free...
Mods only for pc I guess?
Yes I believe so, although with SU12 WASM came to Xbox so you may start to see some mods like this in the future
We don't game... many of us simulate..
this video feels like an ad
Most airports look like shoe box buildings if you want good looking airports you need to spend about $1,000 plus X plane has all airports looking good Microsoft has turned a sim into a cash cow.
X plane looks like trash. It is not even comparable anymore to msfs. Go get your eyes checked!!
Not really… there are always huge discounts. There are also dozens of highly detailed freeware airports.
@@roadcyclist1 Grow up.
cant find it Help! lol
Which one are you looking for?
Andres 3D Airport Lights: flightsim.to/file/8614/airports-lights
42 Flow: orbxdirect.com/product/p42-flow?gclid=CjwKCAjwzuqgBhAcEiwAdj5dRop_QHtnuFwT-hNi36RGy63PB84DSp22AP3-XuEtKDGx_SLt7I9EhxoCziEQAvD_BwE
SimBrief Panel: flightsim.to/file/48336/simbrief-panel
New Zealand: MSFS Marketplace
JPLogistics/WBSim C152: drive.google.com/file/d/1qmKwnRL6uswEdS9XbBsAU86lgcqg4q5H/view?usp=share_link
including ms updates is totally cheap dude
We’ll have to agree to disagree.
My reasoning was that since it’s still a choice in whether or not to get it then it’s no different than any other scenery mod. Not to mention that it is the ultimate training ground for all types of flying because it has every single type of terrain! Then we can’t discount how beautiful it makes the area. Also, I find myself flying in NZ more often then not and considering it was free, and covers more area than most payware, makes it that much better.
Yeah but we all already know about them for 98 percent of us it’s nothing new. The others were great I’ve never heard of them and it’s mot like I can see them the moment I launch the sim so it’s great hearing about them. But including those just feels like anime filler episodes
I wish they would stop adding more shit and make it work like it used to. This thing sucks now
Dcs world is better, I fly in rl and MSFS is UNREALISTIC! The flightmodels are SHIT it doesnt feel like a real plane!
Cool story bro 🤡
@@CactusBravo42 wtf
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Please refer to it as a sim/simulator. Calling it a game does not serve anyone in the sim community well. If we think "Game" then we will be gamers, rather than aviation enthusiasts. I keep my gaming side separate to my simulation side, and if we all made that decision and stuck with it we would be making it known that we aren't just playing a video game. Flight simulation is more than a game: I wish developers would get on board and call it a simulation. "Game" should not be a word associated with "Flight Simulation".
That is a crusade not worth anyone's time lol.
Calm down dude lol it’s not that deep
I totally agree! It's _not_ a "game".
I love this game.
@@StrikeEagle78 Calling a dog's tail a 'leg' doesn't make it a leg. ;-)
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where is the location od the airport at 6.29?
NZMF - Milford Sound, New Zealand