News Archive

December 12 , 2009

Our next release, EIDW Dublin International, has entered the final stages of testing and debugging. We expect to release this scenery during the first few days of the new year followed by the EINN/EICK package a couple of weeks later. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your support during this year. We know that you have a choice so it is truly an honor that you have chosen to purchase our sceneries. We only hope that with each new release we manage to fulfill our commitment to continuously improve the quality of our products and that you give us the opportunity to continue to do so for one more year.

November 7 , 2009

A bug has been identified that affects the procedure for adding new areas to the scenery library in both FS2004 and FSX running in Windows 7. The circumstances and the extent of this bug are unknown.  Clicking OK after selecting the folder containing the scenery fails to add the new area to the library the way it does in Windows XP and Vista. The folder containing the scenery is opened instead. The solution, while unusual, is simple. Following the usual procedure, select the folder containing the scenery by clicking on it ONCE. Then click OK. Finally, just RIGHT-CLICK inside the empty area just below where the subfolders are listed (near the center of the window). The new area is created and now appears at the top of the scenery list as usual.

October 17 , 2009

We are very proud to offer our latest scenery as a free download for everyone to enjoy. TJSJ - San Juan's Luis Munoz-Marin International airport has been rendered with the accuracy and level of detail that characterizes our commercial products. We spared no effort to capture the look and field of this important Caribbean airport while incorporating as many of the recent and ongoing changes and improvements as possible. Highlights include the beautiful new Concourse A due to enter operation in 2010 and numerous taxiway improvement and expansion projects. For details, screenshots and download links please follow link below or click here.

September 13 , 2009

After a short summer vacation we are happy to announce that our next scenery, the south American package containing SKBO - Bogota and SPIM - Lima, has entered the final stages of testing and debugging. We are very excited about this one as both airports are undergoing major transformations. We have included as many of the recent changes as possible and we will update them periodically by offering free upgrades for scenery owners. TJSJ is also finished and it will be offered as a free download very soon. Finally, our next two sceneries will be a series containing three major Irish airports. Dublin will be first followed by a Shannon-Cork package.

July 23 , 2009

We are currently revising our list of upcoming products. Unfortunately we were forced to remove CYVR from the list due to insurmountable technical reasons. Development is well underway for both the second package in our South American series (SKBO/SPIM) and this year's freeware scenery (TJSJ). We plan to release them by the end of September. We will make a final decision soon regarding the remaining two sceneries to be released this year. KORD and KDFW are still in our list for next year as planned.

June 8, 2009

We are pleased to announce the release of our KBOS, Boston - Logan International Airport scenery. The entire facility including its four passenger terminals has been rendered with unprecedented detail and accuracy. We invite you to experience KBOS specially as the departure/arrival point for the shortest north Atlantic crossings and the longest transcontinental flights in the US. As usual we offer the scenery in two versions, one for Fs2004 and another for FSX. For more information including screenshots and documentation please visit the KBOS product page.

March 20, 2009

We are pleased to announce the release of our KMCO, Orlando International Airport scenery as usual in two versions, one for FS2004 and another for FSX. We have spared no effort in order to render this important airport with unprecedented accuracy and detail. It is a very special one to us so we hope that the extra effort and care show and that you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed creating it. We invite you to visit KMCO's product page to obtain downloadable information including screenshots and detailed documentation which is now available to anyone wanting to learn more about the scenery. We know you have a choice when it comes to KMCO. So THANK YOU!

March 8, 2009

KMCO has entered the final stages of testing and debugging and its release is expected within the next two weeks. Our version of this popular and unique airport will offer an unprecedented level of structural detail and architectural accuracy. Four remote airsides intermingle with small lakes and wooded areas typical of central Florida. This configuration gives MCO a relaxed and uncongested feel while it in fact serves as a terminal hub to almost every major US airline and offers non-stop fights to every major and many not so major airports in the the country.

January 24, 2009

Dallas Love Field is getting a face lift! As work on a brand-new passenger terminal gets underway, BluePrint will bring you the exciting transformation as it happens. Out with the old and in with the new the BluePrint way. One upgrade at a time! Over the next few years, KDAL will not only replace the historic passenger facilities with an entirely new and modern terminal, but it will also re-join the US airport network free of restrictions and limitations once imposed in favor of KDFW.

December 21, 2008

CYYZ, Toronto - Pearson International Airport, will be released very soon. Screenshots for both versions (FS2004 and FSX) are now available here. We take this opportunity to wish you Happy Holidays and to thank you once more for your loyalty and support. We look forward to a great new year and another five or six new sceneries. Let us know your preferences as the options are still wide open!

December 13, 2008

Our next release, Toronto-Pearson International Airport, has entered its final stages of testing and debugging. We expect to release it before the end of the month. We take this opportunity to wish you Happy Holidays and to thank you once more for your loyalty and support. We look forward to a great new year and another five or six new sceneries. Let us know your preferences as the options are still wide open!

November 22, 2008

The upgrade to version 1.4.x for our KIAD scenery is now available for download here. This upgrade is free for all BluePrint customers that purchased the KIAD product. As promised, this upgrade moves the new runway 1L/19R to its real-life location. It also adjusts the taxiway layout and updates the corresponding taxiway signs. The localizer/DME frequency is now 110.75 as in real-life. A few other enhancements are also included. A new set of instrument approach procedures will be available in the next few weeks.

November 20, 2008

We are happy to release the anticipated upgrade for our KIND scenery. In just a few days the old facility will gracefully give way to the newest -and one of the most beautiful- passenger terminals in the United States. We invite you to experience the exciting transition on November 10 and 11. It is not everyday that we get the opportunity to simulate the last flight out and the first flight into an airport undergoing such radical transformation in real life. Get the upgrade files here (to version 1.2.x). Visit www.indianapolisairport.com for more info.

November 01, 2008

We are working diligently on the KIAD and KIND upgrades. We expect to release the KIND upgrade before the new terminal begins operation on November 11. The KIAD upgrade will be ready before the next AIRAC cycle beginning

November 20, 2008

A modified set of airline-logo textures is now available in the Downloads section for those of you eager to consummate the Northwest Airlines take over by Delta.

September 26, 2008

We are proud to release our first Canadian scenery, Montreal - Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. It is available in two versions, one for FS2004 and another for FSX. Pricing and information can be found here or following the link below. Our next scenery, CYYZ Toronto - Pearson, is in the advanced stages of development. Release is expected by mid-November.

September 15, 2008

CYUL has entered the final stages of testing. We expect the scenery to be released by September 26 at the very latest. CYYZ, the next release after CYUL, is in the advanced stages of development. Release is expected by the end of October.

August 8, 2008

TBPB, Barbados Grantley Adams Intl. is now available for download as a courtesy of BluePrint Simulations. Get your free copy here. And, we will see you next month in Montreal. A new ticket system expected to improve our tech support performance is being implemented. Please visit the "Support" link above for details. tech support performance is being implemented. Please visit the "Support" link above for details.

June 20, 2008

SAEZ-SVMI scenery released. The package contains full versions of SAEZ, Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport, and SVMI, Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport. Please note that both sceneries are delivered in a single installer, but each scenery must be added to the FS library separately. 

June 14, 2008

New pages containing screenshots have be en posted for our soon-to-be-released scenery SAEZ-SVMI, Buenos Aires and Caracas. Testing has entered its final stages and release is expected within the next few days.

June 11, 2008

After enjoying the great success achieved by our KCLE, KIAD, KMSP and KMEM sceneries, we have decided to give priority to airports with a more "Global" flavor over smaller regional ones. We have added Toronto's Pearson Intl. (CYYZ) and Orlando's KMCO to our list of projects to follow the two currently under development CYUL and KORD. This lineup will take us through the end of the year. As most other developers have realized already, the limited popularity of smaller regional airports does not justify the amount of time required to complete their development. Perhaps in the future we will have a chance to re-orient our interest toward a few long-neglected regional airports like KOAK and KHOU. For now, however, we feel the need to offer sceneries with a wider audience and appeal. As usual, you feedback is more than welcome. Please let us know what you think.

June 11, 2008

The imminent release of our first "South America" package is a great opportunity to once again thank all our customers for your continued support. We would also like to invite you to experience two airports long forgotten by the simulator add-on development community. Thanks to your support we have had the opportunity to develop these two exciting and important Latin American destinations. Even though they have been the subject of some excellent freeware renditions, we have portrayed for the first time SAEZ and SVMI at the maximum possible level of detail and accuracy. SAEZ (better known as Ezeiza) and SVMI (better known as Maiquetia) are airports with significant historical relevance that continue to evolve and develop. Ezeiza is clearly the gate to the southern end of South America with non-stop flights to North America, Europe, Asia and Africa and convenient links to Chile, Uruguay and Paraguay in addition to the whole of Argentina . Maiquetia continues to be the gateway to South America and the Caribbean, with direct flights to most major cities in Western Europe and Latin America as well as the US and Canada. We hope that you enjoy these two sceneries, ideal destinations for those long-haul/wide-body flights and busy hubs for regional flights in South America and the Caribbean

April 10, 2008

Today we released KMEM, Memphis International Airport. Once again, we have chosen an airport long neglected by the FS scenery design community. Responding to numerous customer requests, we offer this scenery hoping to highlight KMEM's relevance and efficiency. KMEM handles more aircraft operations then any other airport in the world, and does it with very modest resources, i.e. runways and taxiways. Being home to FedEx®, the undisputed leader in parcel and express mail transportation and delivery, KMEM will continue to evolve and grow for many years to come. We hope that you will enjoy our rendition of KMEM. Having applied the best of our skills, we are very proud of the result, thus renewing our commitment to improve our products with each new release. By the way, our current lineup includes SAEZ/SVMI, CYUL, KOAK/KSMF, and KORD. Finally, we are adding full 64-bit operating system compatibility. Being a major change associated with the installer software, we do expect a few bugs initially. We really appreciate your patience and understanding. Bugs will be handled as quickly as possible during the first few days after release. Thanks again for your support!

March 14, 2008

KMEM has entered the final stages of testing. Release is expected for the first week of march. After clearing the last few hurdles that were delaying the release of our South America package, we are happy to say that development is at full swing. It will not be long before you can plan your flights to Buenos Aires and Caracas. Located in the north coast of South America, SVMI is an exciting Caribbean destination. Its location, nested between the mountains and the sea, make approach to runway 10 an interesting one, especially under low visibility conditions. Ezeiza, gateway not only to one of the most exciting cities in South America, but also beautiful and challenging destinations like Ushuaia and Bariloche. With scheduled flights from cities in every continent, SAEZ is definitely a must when planning your long-haul flights. Look for this release in May 2008.

January 20, 2008

We celebrate our first anniversary with the release of KIND 2009, The New Indianapolis International Airport. We take this opportunity to thank our loyal customers for your support, and for giving us the opportunity to continue producing sceneries of increasing quality, detail and accuracy. We also renew our commitment to continuously upgrading our older sceneries to match the quality standards of the newer ones. We look forward to celebrating the opening of the new KIND, and we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to experience this event through the simulator. Thee birth of a new airport is always an exciting event for all of us. We hope you enjoy this event as much as we will. The new passenger terminal will not only be quite beautiful and impressive, but it will completely transform KIND, adding to its safety and efficiency while solidifying its status as a major international airport. Soon to be the newest airport in the US, we believe that IND should receive the attention that it deserves. We hope that our version enhances you enjoyment of the simulator experience and brings to your attention the relevance and importance of KIND as a major freight and mail distribution center, its status as an aircraft maintenance center, and its ideal location to become a viable alternative for travel across the US.

January 7, 2008

We are pleased to start 2008 with the release of the second major upgrade for our first scenery, KRDU 2010. The free upgrade installers are available in the "Downloads" section of this web site. Significant improvements included in version 2.3.x are: Fixed models eliminating the possibility of building crashes in version 2.2.2 for FSX New ground textures that blend more smoothly with the surrounding terrain, especially in the FSX version Updated taxiway and ramp configurations around Terminal 2 based on the more recent satellite image used to generate the ground textures New spotlight tarmac illumination effect for both versions, FS2004 and FSX New, more realistic models for the hold-short flashing lights and parking alignment aid devices We plan to update the Terminal 2 model in the near future, with improvements based on the new building already taking shape in real life.

November 22, 2007

Fulfilling once again our commitment to continuously improve and upgrade our products, we are pleased to announce the release of the second major upgrade for our KCLE and KIAD sceneries. This upgrades are available as free downloads for all BluePrint's KCLE and KIAD scenery owners. They can be obtained from the "Downloads" section of this web site. Major changes included in the v1.3.x upgrades are: New ground textures displaying improved blending with the surrounding terrain. The textures were customized for each specific version of the simulator. New spotlight tarmac illumination effect for both simulator versions New models for hold short lights (released earlier as interim upgrades) and parking alignment aid devices. Improved AFCAD file with accurate runway 24R threshold and approach lighting system location and enhanced taxiway and taxiway signs layout for KCLE. Note: no changes were made to the terminal areas and parking configurations for either scenery. We have also posted replacement files incorporating the new spotlight tarmac illumination effect and alternative parking alignment aid devices for all other sceneries, KDAL, KRDU and KSDF.

November 6, 2007

BluePrint Simulations is proud to announce the release of KMSP, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International airport. As usual, the scenery is available in two versions, one for FS2004 and the other for FSX. MSP is by far the most complex airport that we have recreated. With two terminals and eight unique concourses, it pushes the limits of achievable accuracy and detail. After months of development, however, we believe that we have captured its true look and field. Our primary goal was to reach the optimum compromise between detail and performance, and we hope you will agree with us when we say that we have achieved that goal. We have also incorporated a few new features including a spotlight tarmac illumination effect and on-the-ground taxiway markings at all major runway intersections for both versions. We have also continued to improve the ground texture blending, especially in the FSX version where terrain elevation and surrounding default texturing accurately represent real life. We hope you enjoy KMSP, and thank you for your support!

October 8, 2007

KMSP development is in its final stages. We expect to start testing in a few days. Release will happen toward the end of the month. We will publish some preliminary screenshots by the end of the week. We have finalized the line up for the rest of the year. Our next release will be KIND, followed by the first issue of our South American series including SVMI and SAEZ as a single package. We will start 2008 with KMEM and "US Southwest I", the first issue of our regional series that will include KOKC and KHOU. Other products planned for the first half of 2008 include KORD and "Northern California", the second issue of the regional series. It will include KOAK and KSMF. (This package will also be part of our reality soon series because we will highlight their new terminals still in the planning and construction stages.)  Finally, we are working on new and improved ground textures for KCLE and KRDU. Free upgrades will be available before the end of the year.

August 29, 2007

We are no longer considering the development of KATL. Requests and suggestions regarding the next product after KMSP are more than welcome. The options are still wide open, so feel free to voice your opinion in our forum or via support@blueprintsimulations.com.

August 20, 2007

We are pleased to announce the release of KSDF, Louisville Standiford Field. KSDF is by far the most understated airport in the US, largely unknown while being of paramount importance in the mail, parcel, and cargo distribution business in the country and the world. Standiford Field has the distinction of being not only the home base of the second largest cargo airline in the world, but also ranking #2 in the US and #10 in the world when it comes to the amount of cargo that transits though it every year. As usual, we have looked into the future and have portrayed one of the largest cargo sorting facilities as it will exist by decade's end. Once again we have included as much detail as possible without sacrificing simulator performance. We have also significantly improved the ground texture blending with the surrounding environment both in FS2004 and FSX. We invite you to explore KSDF, where everything is about heavy metal flying to and from familiar as well as exotic destinations worldwide.

August 10, 2007

KSDF is ready! For strategic reasons, release is being delayed until August 20th. In the meantime, we have posted screenshots for both the FS2004 and FSX versions. Large scale images are also available for download. Please visit the KSDF product page for details by clicking on the KSDF icon on the left. KMSP development is progressing well. We plan to release 3 more sceneries before the end of the year. We would like some feedback regarding the next scenery after KMSP. We are considering the development of KATL ahead of KIND. If you already own a copy of a previously released KATL scenery and you would like an updated version, please let us know via our forum or via email. Finally, the public forum has been removed, as we were unable to stop or even reduce the amount of spam being published there. The only reason to require registration for the use of the support forums is to filter adds and other extraneous material. Obviously, most of you prefer using email to obtain support and assistance. Please feel free to email us at support@blueprintsimulations.com.

June 20, 2007

Version upgrades are now available for ALL BluePrint sceneries. Please visit our downloads page or click here to get your upgrade installer. The upgrades are free for all BluePrint customers. What can you expect from the upgrades? - Enhanced FSX compatibility, including DirectX file format for all FSX model textures. KCLE, KDAL and KRDU models were rebuilt using the FSX SDK and now display improved transparency and reflective textures in all terminals and concourses. Extrusion fences replaced modeled fences in all FSX sceneries. - Improved performance for all sceneries as a result of additional Gmax model and texture optimization, especially the older KCLE and KDAL. - Improved AI mapping files for all sceneries, now including GA parking spots and re-worked airline gate sizes and assignments. -Realigned summer ground textures for KRDU -Autogen trees and airport beacons added to KCLE and KDAL -Corrected ILS frequency for runway 1/19 at KIAD

May 25, 2007

BluePrint Simulations is pleased to announce the release of KIAD, The Washington Dulles International Airport. As usual, the scenery is available in two versions. The FS2004 version pushes the limit of detail and accuracy without sacrificing performance and incorporates numerous changes and improvement projects currently underway at Dulles. The models used in the FSX version were built from the ground up using tools provided in the FSX SDK. Both versions include highly detailed custom-made models of all major buildings on the field. High resolution textures applied to all models were customized for each version. Reflective effects that were only available for aircraft models in previous versions have now been implemented in FSX scenery models. Please make sure to wear you sunglasses when taxing around the glass laden Concourse B, especially when the sun shines from the south during spring and summer. As usual, high-resolution ground textures reflecting seasonal changes have been included with autogen vegetation to match. We hope you enjoy this scenery as much as we enjoyed making it!

April 9, 2007

Implementation of Windows Vista compatibility for all FSX products has been completed. All installers available for download from BMT Micro are now compatible with Windows Vista. The lineup of airports to be developed in the near future includes: KIAD, Washington-Dulles International (to be released in May); KSDF, Louisville International Standiford Field, UPS's main hub in the US (to be released in June); KIND, The New Indianapolis International; and of course KLAX, The Future ... Other airports in our list include KMCI, KMSP, KPIT, and KHOU. Please feel free to submit your wish list via our support@blueprintsimulations.com e-mail. We will set our priorities according to the number of requests we receive for any given scenery. Feel free to include other airports not listed above. We have also begun development of our South America series to include the first highly-detailed representations of SVMI, "Simon Bolivar" International Airport (Maiquetia) serving the city of Caracas, Venezuela; and SAEZ, "Ministro Pistarini" International Airport (Ezeiza) serving the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

April 1, 2007

KRDU2010 v.2 is finally here. KRDU2010 has been completely redesigned to represent the Raleigh-Durham International Airport as it will exist in the year 2010. All currently existing buildings are represented accurately by re-designed Gmax models with high-resolution textures. The model for the new Terminal 2 was improved to increase realism. The field layout was modified to represent more accurately the real airport, including runway and taxiway locations. High-resolution, photo real ground textures were added in and around the airport The scenery is available in two versions for maximum compatibility with FS9 (FS2004) and FSX.

March 31, 2007

BluePrint Simulations is pleased to announce that the implementation of full FSX compatibility is underway. Future FSX sceneries will be designed from scratch using FSX tools, taking full advantage of enhanced texturing that will significantly improve the look and performance of Gmax models in FSX. Windows Vista compatibility will also be implemented for all FSX sceneries including those already released. Of course, we plan to continue to produce FS9 versions for all our products, as we expect FS9 to continue to be the flight simulator of choice in the near future.

March 9, 2007

BluePrint Simulations is pleased to announce the release of KDAL, Dallas Love Field. The scenery is available in two versions for maximum compatibility with FS9 (FS2004) and FSX. It features highly detailed, custom made Gmax models and textures of all buildings in the airport including the terminal and three concourses as well as GA and other service facilities. It also features high-resolution photographic ground textures in and around the airport reflecting seasonal changes.

March 1, 2007

The KDAL and KRDU sceneries are nearing completion! We expect release of the Dallas Love Field scenery in the next few days, and the Raleigh-Durham scenery shortly thereafter. The full version of KDAL will feature the terminal building and all three concourses, parking garages, and about 90% of all buildings in the filed at the highest level of detail and texture resolution available in MSFS. It will also feature photo realistic high-resolution ground textures in and around the airport including seasonal changes.

February 16, 2007

BluePrint Simulations has released a free preview of our next product: KDAL, the Dallas Love Field. Follow the link on the left to the KDAL product page to download the free preview. The files can also be downloaded from Avsim.com and FlightSim.com. The preview depicts the West Concourse (Southwest Airlines Hub) and the Continental Express and American Airlines gates on the East Concourse as well as the main terminal building. We hope you enjoy this preview. The full scenery depicting the entire airport, including the surrounding area with photographic high-resolution textures, will be released for purchase in the very near future.

January 30, 2007

BluePrint Simulations is pleased to announce the release of our first professional scenery add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator: KCLE, The Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport. The scenery is available in two versions for maximum compatibility with FS9 (FS2004) and FSX. It features highly detailed, custom made Gmax models and textures of all buildings in the airport including the terminal and four concourses as well as GA, cargo and other service facilities. It also features high-resolution photographic ground textures around the airport reflecting seasonal changes.

January 18, 2007

BluePrint Simulations is pleased to announce the imminent release of our first professional scenery depicting the Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport. The new scenery will be available for purchase from our web site. It will be available two versions to ensure maximum compatibility with both FS9 and FSX, as either a download or in a CD. Please visit the KCLE product page for details and screenshots.

January 18, 2007

BluePrint Simulations is officially launched with the opening of our website and the re-release of our KRDU 2010 scenery in two versions, one for FS9 (FS2004) and another for FSX. This, our first release, is free for download. We look forward to joining the scenery-design community in providing the highest quality add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator.