Highly Recommended Payware Add-ons that greatly enhance the PG areas

Detroit & Windsor City Pack ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Why I recommend it: Created by a Detroit native, this pack captures the soul of the "Motor City" better than any other add-on. It doesn't just fix the US side; it also overhauls Windsor, Canada, across the river. It’s perfect for cross-border VFR flights or approaches into KDTW (Detroit Metro).

Key Highlights:

• ✅ Animated People Mover: The famous downtown transit system is fully animated with trains running on the tracks.

• ✅ Stadium Lighting: Features custom light sequences on Comerica Park and Ford Field that mimic real-life events.

• ✅ New Bridges: Includes the new Gordie Howe International Bridge and the Ambassador Bridge with proper water cleanup below them.

Performance Note: Very smooth. The developer uses efficient modeling so you can fly heavy airliners over the city without stuttering.

Midtown Detroit Landmarks ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Why I recommend it: While Detroit’s riverfront usually gets all the attention, Midtown is the city's cultural heart. This pack fills the massive gap between the downtown skyscrapers and the northern suburbs, replacing flat photogrammetry with crisp, handcrafted architecture. It’s a must-have if you enjoy low-level VFR flights through the "Corridor" and serves as a perfect companion to Dfflyer’s Detroit & Windsor City Pack.

Key Highlights:

✅ Cultural District: Includes high-detail models of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) and the Detroit Public Library, making the area around Woodward Avenue look authentic rather than like a generic office park.

✅ Medical Hub: Features the massive hospital complexes that dominate the Midtown skyline, including the Detroit Medical Centre (DMC) and Henry Ford Hospital, providing essential visual landmarks for helicopter pilots and bush flyers.

✅ Academic Detail: Recreates the Wayne State University campus with over 70 handcrafted buildings, ensuring the transition from downtown to the New Centre area is seamless and recognizable.

Performance Note: Very smooth. By using optimized PBR textures and focusing on a specific district, it maintains a high frame rate even when paired with heavy airport add-ons like KDTW.

Jacksonville, FL ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 Why I recommend it: Jacksonville is the "River City," but the default MSFS photogrammetry often turns its iconic St. Johns River crossings into melted, solid concrete slabs. This pack replaces those eyesores with hand-modelled bridges, allowing for true "low and slow" flight and the ability to finally fly under the structures without hitting invisible walls.

Key Highlights:

• ✅ The "Big Seven" & More: High-fidelity recreations of every major span including the Dames Point (cable-stayed), the Hart ("Green Monster"), the Mathews (maroon steel), and the Buckman. It also fixes smaller vital links like the Ortega River Bascule, Main Street, Acosta, and Fuller Warren bridges.

• ✅ Handcrafted Skyline: Over 100 handcrafted buildings. This includes the high-detail Sports Complex (EverBank Stadium, VyStar Arena, and 121 Financial Ballpark) and downtown icons like the Wells Fargo Centre and Bank of America Tower.

• ✅ Immersive Night Lighting: The city is transformed at night with accurate architectural lighting. The Acosta Bridge features its signature blue neon glow, while the skyscrapers and stadiums use modern LED-style floodlighting rather than the generic orange bulbs of the default sim.

• ✅ Waterfront Clean-up: Beyond the structures, the pack includes custom marinas with modelled boats and cleaned-up shorelines, removing the jagged "water climbing the land" glitches found in the base game.

Performance Note: Very light on frames. Since it focuses on replacing specific assets rather than a total terrain overhaul, you shouldn't see a significant hit to your FPS, even on mid-range hardware. 

Pittsburgh City & Bridges ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Why I recommend it: Pittsburgh is defined by its geography (three rivers meeting), and the default sim struggles with the complex bridges there. This pack fixes 21 different bridges, replacing the glitchy default solid walls with proper open steel structures you can fly under.

Key Highlights:

• ✅ The Incline: The famous Duquesne Incline (funicular railway) is fully animated, climbing up and down the steep hillside.

• ✅ Sports Complex: High-detail models of Acrisure Stadium (Heinz Field), PNC Park, and PPG Paints Arena.

• ✅ Night Environment: The city skyline lighting is vibrant and accurate, making dusk arrivals into KPIT spectacular.

Performance Note: Excellent optimization, even with the high number of complex bridge structures.

Salt Lake City Landmarks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Why I recommend it: Salt Lake City sits in a massive valley, and the default auto-generated buildings look very flat against the dramatic mountains. This pack adds verticality and key landmarks that make the approach into KSLC visually stunning. It pairs perfectly with the PacSim KSLC airport add-on if you have it.

Key Highlights:

• ✅ Temple Square: The iconic Salt Lake Temple and surrounding religious buildings are recreated in high detail.

• ✅ The Capitol: The massive Utah State Capitol building sits on the hill properly, acting as a perfect VFR waypoint.

• ✅ Skyline Fix: Replaces generic office blocks with over 75 handcrafted skyscrapers and buildings unique to SLC.

Performance Note: Lightweight. It focuses on the key landmarks rather than cluttering the whole city, ensuring high FPS.