MSFS2020 7/15 Still worth a look

ℹ️ 18 PG Cities in 10 Countries

🇦🇺 Australia - 2 | 🇭🇷 Croatia - 1 | 🇫🇮 Finland - 1 | 🇫🇷 France - 1 | 🇮🇹 Italy - 1 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands - 1 | 🇸🇪 - Sweden - 1 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland - 1 | 🇬🇧 U.K - 2 | 🇺🇸 U.S.A - 7

🇮🇹 Bari, Italy 🛫LIBD / Size - L

Diverse - Poor PG - Non PG blends okay - Roads, Bridges & Rivers good - An interesting more modern City - Lots of churches.

Key POIs: Basilica San Nicola, Bari Cathedral (San Sabino), Castello Normanno-Svevo, Petruzzelli Theatre & Stadio San Nicola.

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🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, LA, U.S.A 🛫KBTR / Size - M

Quite Diverse - Poor PG - Non PG areas don't blend too well - Road & Rivers good but "Blocky" Bridges - Lots of PG Trees but no FPS issues - PG in the Industrial areas is very poor - Quite an interesting place to fly.

Key POIs: Louisiana State Capitol: The tallest capitol building in the U.S. is a major landmark in the downtown skyline, Tiger Stadium, Horace Wilkinson Bridge: The iconic truss bridge carrying I-10 over the Mississippi River, USS Kidd (DD-661): The Fletcher-class destroyer museum docked on the Mississippi River, Old Louisiana State Capitol: The "Castle of the River," located near the riverbank with its distinct Gothic architecture.

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🇺🇸 Charleston, WV, U.S.A 🛫KCRW / Size - L

Quite Diverse - Poor PG - Non PG areas not blended well - Average Roads, Bridges & Hills - Nice tree colours - PG north all along the River with a lot of Industrial areas too.

Key POIs: West Virginia State Capitol (Golden dome), University of Charleston, Clay Centre for the Arts and Sciences, Kanawha River Bridges (Multiple spans including South Side Bridge), Charleston Town Centre & Yeager Airport (KCRW).

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🇺🇸 Columbia, MS, U.S.A 🛫KCOU/ Size - M

Quite Diverse - Average PG - Non PG areas blend quite well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - PG covers a decent size area but there are loads of PG Trees - Interesting area to explore.

Key POIs: Columbia-Marion County Airport (0R1), The Pearl River just west of the city, Downtown Columbia: Marion County Courthouse,

Columbia High School & Sports Fields: The stadium and local schools are easily visible from the air, serving as excellent landmarks for navigating back to 0R1.

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🇬🇧 Derby, U.K  🛫EGNX / Size - S

Pretty Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends quite well with PG areas - Roads & Bridges okay - Interesting area - Nice Downtown area & Stadium - - LOD loading issues.

Key POIs: Pride Park Stadium (Derby County FC), Derby Cathedral, Silk Mill (Museum of Making), Derby Council House & Derby Arena  (Velodrome).

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🇭🇷 Dubrovnik, Croatia 🛫LDDU / Size - M

Quite Diverse - Good PG - Non Pg blends well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all okay - Not the best PG in outskirts but interesting City - Gorgeous Mountains & Rocky Coastline.

Key POIs: Old Town Walls (The main attraction), Fort Lovrijenac, St. Blaise's Church & Franjo Tuđman Bridge.

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🇨🇭 Geneva, Switzerland 🛫LSGG / Size - L

Quite Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - Mountains offer a stunning backdrop to the scenery.

Key POIs: Jet d'Eau (The Water Fountain), Palace of Nations (United Nations), St. Pierre Cathedral, Stade de Genève & Mont-Blanc Bridge.

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🇫🇮 Helsinki, Finland  🛫EFHF / Size - M

Pretty Diverse - Very poor PG - Non PG blends very poorly with PG areas - Roads & Bridges poor - Interesting area to explore though the PG loads poorly - LOD loading issues - There are quite a few POIs - Hopefully this will get an update from Microsoft / Asobo one day as it's an iconic city!

Key POIs: Helsinki Cathedral (Helsingin tuomiokirkko): The iconic white neoclassical cathedral overlooking Senate Square, Uspenski Cathedral: The red-brick Eastern Orthodox cathedral with golden domes located in the Katajanokka district, Helsinki Central Station, Parliament House (Eduskuntatalo), Olympic Stadium: recognizable by its tall stadium tower, updated to reflect its modern renovation, Finlandia Hall & Sky Wheel Helsinki: The observation wheel located near the Market Square.

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🇺🇸 Key Largo, FL, U.S.A 🛫07FA / Size - L

Slightly Diverse - Average PG - Non PG blends okay - Roads good - Bridges are not the best - Interesting area to explore.

Key POIs: Card Sound Bridge, Seven Mile Bridge (Further South, but part of the Keys chain) & Ocean Reef Club (Visual landmark).

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🇸🇪 Linkoping, Sweden 🛫ESSL / Size - S

Quite Diverse - Poor PG - Non PG blends okay - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - A very pretty City - Lots to explore - It doesn't look good in the summer months as the colours are too bright, but changing the weather to a bit of snow and the months Nov- Jan improves it drastically.

Key POIs: Linköping Cathedral: The city's most iconic landmark, featuring a massive spire that is easily visible from the air, Saab Airfield (ESSL): As the "Aviation Capital" of Sweden, the Saab factory and its private airfield are rendered in detail. You can see the large assembly hangars where Gripens are produced, The "Turning Torso" of Linköping, Stångån River & Locks & Linköping Arena.

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🇺🇸 Lynchburg, VA, U.S.A 🛫KLYH / Size - L

Quite Diverse - Poor PG - Non PG blends well-  Nice Roads, Rivers & Bridges - Lots to explore.

Key POIs: Liberty University Campus (including Williams Stadium), Diamond Hill Historic District, Monument Terrace, Lynchburg College Buildings & James River Bridges.

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🇦🇺  Mackay, Australia  🛫YBMK / Size - S

Quite Diverse - Poor PG - Non PG blends very well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - Interesting place to explore - Nice Harbour & Docks.

Key POIs: Mackay Marina & Breakwater: The harbour area is well-defined, The Pioneer River: The blue-green waters of the river cutting through the city offer a great visual reference for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) flying, Forgan Bridge: A prominent landmark connecting North Mackay to the CBD, Nearby Natural Wonders:  Eungella National Park: Located to the west, known for its high-altitude rainforests and rugged terrain & The Whitsunday Islands: Mackay serves as a southern gateway to these world-famous islands.

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🇺🇸 McAllen, TX, U.S.A 🛫KMFE / Size - M

Quite Diverse - Poor PG - Non PG areas blend well - Average Roads &  Bridges - Lots and lots of farms - PG coverage is from McAllen to Palmhurst, Mission & Doffing - A very busy looking border post!

Key POIs: McAllen Convention Centre District: Recognizable for its distinct modern architecture and the surrounding large reflecting pond, McAllen Performing Arts Centre: Located right next to the convention centre, La Plaza Mall: One of the largest shopping centres in the region, Chase Tower: The tallest building in McAllen, South Texas College (Pecan Campus) & ned in the sim.

• Anzalduas International Bridge: A great VFR (Visual Flight Rules) waypoint located south of the city on the border.

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🇦🇺  Newcastle, Australia  🛫YELR / Size - S

Quite Diverse - Okay PG - Non PG blends well - Roads, Rivers & Bridges all good - Quite an Interesting place to explore - Nice Port.

Key POIs: Nobbys Lighthouse & Nobbys Head: One of the most recognizable landmarks at the entrance to the Hunter River, Fort Scratchley: The historic coastal defence site sits prominently on the hill overlooking the ocean, Newcastle Ocean Baths: The iconic Art Deco pavilion and swimming pools along the coastline, The ANZAC Memorial Bridge (Newcastle Memorial Walk), Newcastle City Hall & Clock Tower: Located in the CBD, McDonald Jones Stadium, Port of Newcastle & Stockton Bridge.

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🇬🇧 Nottingham, U.K 🛫EGBN / Size - S

Pretty Diverse - Poor PG - Non PG blends very well with PG areas - Road Bridges & Rivers okay - Nice Buildings and Architecture - Nice Downtown area - LOD loading issues.

Key POIs: Nottingham Castle, City Ground (Nottingham Forest stadium), Meadow Lane Stadium (Notts County), Old Market Square & Council House, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem (Historic pub area) & National Ice Centre.

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🇫🇷 Paris, France  🛫LFPG / Size - L

Very Diverse - Poor PG - Non PG blends poorly - Roads, Rivers & Bridges okay - Interesting & charming City with a few POI's.

Key POIs: Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel), Arc de Triomphe, The Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame de Paris (Cathedral), Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Panthéon, Centre Pompidou, Les Invalides, La Défense District (Skyscrapers/Grande Arche), Stade de France (Saint-Denis) & Montparnasse Tower.

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🇳🇱 Rotterdam + The Hague, Netherlands 🛫EHRD / Size - L

Quite Diverse - Crisp PG - Non PG blends okay Roads, Bridges & Rivers all good - Interesting City - Amazing atmosphere - Nice place to explore.

Key POIs: Erasmus Bridge, Euromast, Peace Palace (The Hague), De Rotterdam & Markthal.

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🇺🇸 Texas City & Galveston, TX, U.S.A 🛫KGLS / Size - M

Quite Diverse - Poor PG - Non PG areas not blended well - Average Roads, Bridges & Hills - Nice tree colours - There are  a lot of Industrial areas - Interesting area to fly.

Key POIs: Moody Gardens Pyramids: The three distinct glass pyramids (Aquarium, Rainforest, and Discovery),  SS Worthington (The Concrete Ship): Located near Seawolf Park, the remains of this WWI-era vessel are often visible in the bay, San Jacinto Monument, Texas City Dike: Stretching over 5 miles into the bay,  Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier: Featuring the Ferris wheel and roller coaster.

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