This is now a more extensive update. This started as just replacing the egregiously bad stock tower and then adding apron lights so the airport wasn't pitch black at night. Well, it's gotten a little more out-of-hand. See update below:
**IMPORTANT: A couple of users identified an issue with ground services including jetways and pushback tugs at some of the gates. After doing some testing with a few people we found that the issue also exists in the base KBOS from Asobo (ie., it happens without this mod as well). Specifically, you cannot use any simconnect systems (toolbar pushback, the FBW EFB, the CRJ EFB, etc.) to call for ground services at the following gates: A13-A22, B7-B12, B15-16, and the West Cargo Ramp.
Workaround: You can use the in-game ATC, tune to Boston Ground on 121.9 and request the services. If you request the Tug through the in-game ATC, once it is connected, you can use the Toolbar Pushback mod to do the actual pushback including a pre-planned pushback.
This is an odd bug in that it affects the Asobo KBOS as well, but replacing all of the gates in this mod didn't change the behavior. All of the problem gates are west of a very well defined line - nothing east of that line is showing the same issues. I will be filing a ticket with Asobo, but if anyone has further details or insights, please send me a private message. Thank you!
v1.3 UPDATE:
Small-ish update this time. A few new buildings and some surface markings. Planning on adding the UPS buildings as soon as I can get some good air-side reference photos. Then I will probably move to the South Cargo Ramp.
- Added custom-modelled maintenance hangars for American, JetBlue, and Delta at the North Ramp
- Added Taxiway "Spot Markings" around the terminal. These are mostly useful when talking with ATC (i.e., on VATSIM) - Includes the (in)famous Spot 7: "Push into the ramp your discretion, advise at Spot 7 ready to taxi"
v1.2 UPDATE:
- Added a custom-built and textured Signature Flight Support over by the GA Ramp
- CAPE AIR GATES now avaiable - Cape Air flies Cessna 402's out of C27, so 10 small space are there now
- Adding the Cape Air gates meant re-doing all of the gates for the airport as well as taxiways.
- Re-did all ramp, gate, etc. markings to reflect reality as best as possible
- Added custom taxiway surface markings where appropriate (Instersection markings, ILS and APCH hold short markings, anti-certain-famous-celebrity "TAXI" marking on Taxiway Mike, etc.)
Please let me know if anything is amiss - this is a TON of work to revise all of this, and it's likely I missed something. If you find it all valuable, please consider tossing a dollar two my way via the Donate button. Thank you and Enjoy!!
v1.1 UPDATE - Due to popular demand, I have added arpon floodlights by the gates, etc. I tried to place them as accurately as possible based on satellite images, but if anything is incorrect, let me know!
To re-iterate, this does not fix any weird taxi issues, unrealistic terminal, garage, etc. Just the tower. (and as of v1.1 - Floodlights) :-)
There may be downstream issues - if anyone notices problems, please let me know and I will try to address quickly. Enjoy!
As usual, simply un-zip and place in your community folder.
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CyberMaster
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impearse
H2Air author
5 months ago
KRodrig1969
H2Air author
8 months ago
MatheusIsCool
Does this fix the comically tall terminal buildings?
H2Air author
Sadly, no. I lost my motivation/steam when the fantastic FlyTampa KBOS came out. Sounds like maybe I should re-think that. Seems like there are still plenty of people looking for a freeware alternative. Only custom buildings in this are Signature, and the American. JetBlue, and Delta hangars at the North Cargo ramp
1 years ago
jpedri
I work for AA at Logan and have full access is there anything you need information about? ( I use FLYTAMPA's KBOS but I don't mind helping you out)
H2Air author
That would be great. I'll drop you a DM - I'll be honest, I kind of petered out on this one because pretty much everyone seems to have the FlyTampa
1 years ago
Elwood26
Looks great, thanks for your efforts.
Sonosusto
Nice work on improving this. Works for SU9 so far including AIG and GA traffic mod fix.
Sorry, edited this for 5 stars.
Seriously nice work here!
pile
Thanks for CYUL
giantpickle
Fantastic mod. A little bit of a frame-hogger, but I loved the fully-modeled Signature Aviation building. My friend (IRL Pilot) said it looked exactly like the real thing.
Guenffer
this is amazing however ILS doesnt seem to work for me when I have this installed
H2Air author
Thanks for your comment. So, this mod doesn't actually modify any of the approach information. But just to test, I flew through each localizer in turn with my NAV1 radio set for the ILS frequency. For each runway, I observed the needle move as expected. Can you provide some details as to what isn't working? There was someone else who noted an issue with auto-tuning from the assistance options, but that wound up not being specific to this mod. Let me know if you have more details and I can try to replicate your issue. Thanks!
2 years ago
Great_Qc
Good job, my only issue is the bump at the beginning of RW33L , thx for the awesome job
H2Air author
Can you shoot me a screenshot on DM? I just looked at the whole length of 33L and didn't see anything. I actually haven't done any terraforming - just using the default elevations, etc. from Asobo. It's possible it was just a terrain loading issue, but I'd like to check to be sure. Thanks!
2 years ago
Caparzo86
no pusback etc is working for me , tried diffrent gates.
H2Air author
Do me a favor and try a C gate. Also try calling via the ATC menu. Someone was talking about this yesterday and I found that the toolbar pushback or EFB ground service options also don’t work on west-side gates in the plain KBOS from MS. (e.g., Gate A16) I am going to submit a ticket with them, but more people that can test the better.
2 years ago
RobM
Well Happy Friday!!!!! Thanks for keeping up w/ KBOS.