Will AIRAC work without an airport model?

[johnyb]

This may be a silly question, but I’m curious

1. if I only have the NAVDATA AIRAC cycle, and there are airports in the database that are not modeled within the game at this time (e.g., ZBAD/ZSHC), can I plot routes (DEP/APR) in the EFB?
2. Or do I have to download some airport addons to make AIRAC CYCLE work with him?
3. Will each airport’s DEP/APR program use AIRAC CYCLE’s or does the plugin itself come with it?

[NAVDataOld]

Hi
Thank you for your posting.

Add 1 - yes, the logic is the same as in MSFS2020. We create the airport when it does not exist in the stock scenery with runways and navigational facilities only. We have no new airports in the beta, but we include it in the first official release.

Add 2 - no, but when you need taxiways, terminals, or other scenery staff, using a 3rd party scenery is highly recommended. However, be aware that issues still exist in the correct loading order of the packages, which results in unknown results.

Add 3 - no, it is included in the AIRAC cycle files

I hope that helps
Richard

[johnyb]

Thank you for your answer! But if, as you say, the new airac 2502 seems to have lost the SID for the ZBAD, I can’t find the DEP on either the EFB or the FMC of the MSFS2024, whereas Simbrief can find the right SID!