DominicDesignTeam took to their Facebook page yesterday to announce the release of their rendition of JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport (CYQY) for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The developer is known for high-quality renditions centered mostly around the North American continent and this release marks their 24th product for the platform.
About McCurdy Sydney Airport
JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport is a regional airport located in Reserve Mines of the Nova Scotia region in Canada and primarily serves the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and its surrounding areas. It has unique a distinction for being the oldest operating airport in Nova Scotia first opening in 1929. The airport features two runways, one passenger terminal, and loads of maintenance facilities. Canada Border Services Agency classifies and as such staffs McCurdy Airport as an airport of entry but can handle an aircraft no larger than capable of carrying 44 passengers. It is served by three airlines including WestJet and offers scheduled services to 4 cities around Canada.
Key Features
DominicDesignTeam’s McCurdy Sydney Airport is a highly detailed rendition of the real-world location and is jam-packed with many features. The scenery features PBR texturing on all its 3D models, dynamic lighting for better realism, ground markings that accurately depict those at the real location, and custom, painstakingly hand-crafted pavement, showcasing all imperfections including dirt. Furthermore, the airport also includes custom jetways for the terminal gates, custom animations for airport objects, passengers, and other vehicles, and custom taxiway signs. The developer has also tweaked its LOD settings to allow maximum performance in the sim ensuring a smooth experience.
Closing Notes
DominicDesignTeam’s JA Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport for MSFS2020/2024 is available to purchase on the simMarket Store and retails for EUR11.99 inclusive of taxes. The developer also mentioned that the product will land on the in-sim Marketplace very soon. For more flight sim-related news, announcements, releases, updates, and more, do check out our other articles on FSNews.
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