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For detailed instructions on installing addon scenery for FS2004 and FSX launch the program.  Go to Learning Center, Index, Scenery, Adding.  Also check out this tutorial.  Also, please note that many packages require additional scenery object libraries that need to be downloaded and installed from other websites.  Details are included in the readme.txt or install.txt files with each package.

FS2004 Generic Scenery Object Library

Required for FSX users in order to use FS2004 scenery objects.  See instructions for specific scenery packs below.
 

New York Metro Area Scenery Downloads

Metro Helicopters Database for Google Earth

Database for Google Earth featuring airports, Heliports, Hospital Locations and Navaids for Metro Helicopters & MetroLife pilots. Version 1.2, a work in progress.
(Created by Ed Easterbrook)

Metro KTEB FBO Revised

Northern New Jersey´s commuter terminus and base of Metro Helicopter Operations.  The scenery was reworked to be compatible with FSX.  Start points were added for the two large helipads located on the grass. The helipads were reworked to eliminate them being below the grass in FSX.  A parking lot with cars was added to the left of the hangar along with a chopper trailer and fueling object group in front of the hangar.

FS2004 and FSX.  Update by Mark Swartz July 2010.  Original scenery by Michael Carr.

KTEB  VFR Landmarks

In a 2007 letter the Trafffic Manager of the Teterboro Tower described the Sierra Helicopter Departure Route as follows: Direct to "Coke""(wind sock along Moonachie Avenue [400 50' 04" N/740 03' 26" W]-direct to stack at metal treatment plant [40º 49' 49"N/74º 03' 20" W] -direct to Vincent Lombardi Service Area, thence to the west entrance of the Lincoln Tunnel via overhead the east extension of I95- to Route3 to the Hudson River.  This scenery provides the Coke Plant with windsock, the Metal Treatment Plant and the Vincent Lombardi Service Area along the New Jersey Turnpike.  Use the real vfr landmarks to fly the Sierra Helicopter route.

FS2004 and FSX Scenery by Mark Swartz July 2010

Metro Facility at Republic Airport (KFRG) Long Island, Revised

Special Metro Helicopters add-on to the Republic Airport Scenery.  Adds a Metro sign to the office/hangar located opposite Atlantic Aviation On the south side of the field,  just west of the arrival end of runway 1.  The FSX update provides landable surfaces for all helipads.  The FS2004 revision removes some of the trees around the Moire Helipad to make it a bit easier to locate, removes redundant H helipad markings on the ramp and provides the Metro Helicopters sign on the Hangar opposite Atlantic Aviation without the need for a separate download package.
Requires KFRG scenery, available on Flightsim.com
Recommended KFRG scenery fix, available on Flightsim.com
Recommended KFRG scenery fix2, available on Flightsim.com
KFRG scenery by Amenab Slade, November, 2005
Metro Helicopters Training Area at KFRG
FSX update and FS2004 revision by Mark Swartz, July2010.  Original scenery by Ed Easterbrook.
Please note the Scenery Complexity slider must be at Very Dense to see some objects.

6N5 - East 34th St Heliport Revised

Upper East Side heliport, serving Mid-Town, the Upper East Side, and the United Nations complex.  Modified for FSX compatibility.
(Scenery by Adrian Chomondeley, FSX update by Mark Swartz July 2010)

JRA - West 30th St Heliport - Metro Version Revised

New York´s "West Side" heliport -enhanced version 2.  Modified for FSX compatability.
(Scenery by Adrian Chomondeley,FSX update by Mark Swartz July 2010)

JRB - Downtown Manhattan Heliport Revised

Downtown Manhattan / Wall Street heliport, serving the financial district and lower Manhattan.  Modified for FSX compatability.
(Scenery by Adrian Chomondeley, FSX update by Mark Swartz July 2010)

NYC/NJ Airport Helipad AF2 files for FS2004 and FSX

AFCAD AF2 files for all helipads at JFK, LGA and EWR, based on location data in airport charts, helipad size and type info available on AIRNAV.COM and Google satellite images.  LGA pads relocated slightly from real world positions to correlate with default FS scenery.  All pads will appear in the FS2004 and FSX airport directory. 

For FS2004 and FSX update by Mark Swartz July 2010.  Original scenery by Wayne Smith January, 2006

8NY6 - 111 Wall St Revised

Moved to the actual location and revised to work with both FS2004 and FSX.  If you have a prior version remove it and install this version.
Scenery by Mark Swartz July 2010, original idea by Jim Davey.

Intrepid Sea - Air - Space Museum

Major New York City landmark
(Scenery by Jim Davey, NMH03)
 

77NJ Liberty Park Heliport

Just west of the Statue of Liberty.
For FS2004 and FSX.  Scenery by Mark Swartz July, 2010.  Original idea by Wayne Smith.
 

KHPN - Westchester County Airport Revised

New York's semi-elite live in this area.  Named after the three towns it serves, Harrison, Purchase and North Castle.  Updated for FSX compatability.
FSX update by Mark Swartz.  Original scenery by Adrian Chomondeley.

Jones Beach Monument

World Famous Jones Beach Monument, located at Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY.  The Monument marks the eastern end of the Long Island South Shore Helicopter route.
(Scenery by John White)

Port Jefferson Office Building

Office building located in the Port Jefferson area.
FS2004 and FSX
(Scenery by Adrian Chomondeley, FSX update by Mark Swartz)

Philadelphia Office Complex Revised

Destination for Philadelphia clients. Rooftop helipad on an office building with night lighting.  Building is on the riverfront, north of the city.
FS2004 and FSX by Mark Swartz July 2010, original scenery by Adrian Chomondeley.

Country Home in NJ

A fictional home with helipad near Greenwood Lake, NJ. Updated by Mark Swartz June 2010 to elimate "hidden in the hillside" problem.  For FS2004 and FSX.
(Original Scenery by Adrian Chomondeley)

Southampton Heliport (87N) Revised

A real world beach-front heliport in Southampton, Suffolk County, Long Island, NY.  This scenery has been modified to simplify the installation and make compatible with both FS2004 and FSX.  FS2004 users do NOT need to reinstall -- no changes to FS2004.
FS2004 and FSX update by Mark Swartz July 2010.  Original scenery by Robert "Helibird" Kahle

Metro VIP Yacht ´The Heartland´

A luxury yacht with landable helipad and night lighting. Located near Sandy Hook, NJ, south of NY harbor. Onboard NDB. GPS coordinates available. See documentation.

Designed for FS2004 and works fine in FSX.  (Scenery by Martin Lopez)

Sands Point Mansion, Revised

Mansion with helipad, Sands Point, north shore of Long Island, NY. 8.5 miles northeast of KLGA. See documentation.  This new revision makes the scenery compatible with FSX and better positions the actual scenery in relationship to real world streets.
FS2004 and FSX, by Mark Swartz July 2010, original Scenery by Martin Lopez.

Cruise Ship "Freedom of the Seas" Revised

The luxury cruiser "Freedom of the Seas" located near the coast of Bayport, New York. Approximately 15 miles south of KISP. See documentation.
FS2004 and FSX update by Mark Swartz July 2010, original scenery by Martin Lopez.

8NY9 Nassau Police Heliport Revised

Nassau County Police Heliport located near old Grumman airfield west of Farmingdale.  Updates for FSX and corrects location and layout based on satellite photos.
FS2004 and FSX by Mark Swartz, original idea by Michael Crabtree.

KJSD Sikorsky Heliport Revised

Sikorsky helicopter plant located in Stratford, CT.  The revised version corrects the location and layout based on Google satellite images.
FS2004 and FSX by Mark Swartz July 2010.  Original scenery by Michael Crabtree.

NK39 - One Police Plaza, rooftop helipad, downtown Manhattan

NYPD Police Headquarters for FS2004 and FSX.  Update by Mark Swartz, original scenery by  Jim Davey.

MetroLife Scenery for the NY-NJ-PA Area

NY22 - Floyd Bennett Field Revised

Metro Helicopters original Headquarters and FBO for New York, this is now the home of MetroLife HEMS operations.  Real world home of NYC Police aviation (helicopter) unit. FS2004/FSX airport designator is CGAS as a now closed US Coast Guard Air Station was located at Floyd Bennett Field.

FSX Update by Mark Swartz July 2010.  Original scenery by John White.

NY-NJ Hospital Pack 1 Revised

Six hospitals with helipads, located in Northern New Jersey and New York City, a few miles from Manhattan. Includes: 41NJ, 07NJ, 15NY, 6NY5, 9NJ4, 34NJ

FS2004 and FSX.  update by Mark Swartz July 2010.  Original scenery by Martin Lopez.

NY-NJ Hospital Pack 2 Revised

Six additional hospitals with helipads, located in Northern New Jersey, Staten Island, and Nassau County, NY. Includes: NY52, NJ87, NJ22, 08NJ, 0NK4 and 7NY3.

FS2004 and FSX.  Revisions and update by Mark Swartz July 2010.  Original scenery by Martin Lopez. Original idea for 7NY3 by Adrian Chomondeley.

NY - NJ Accidents Pack 1

This scenery contains 8 accident locations for EMS operations in New York and New Jersey. Search for the right spot to land and make the rescue!!!
Designed for FS2004 and tested for FSX compatability.  Scenery by Martin Lopez.

North Shore University Medical Center, 7NY3

Combined with NY_NJ Hospital Pack 2 above.

PA/NJ Scenery Pack Revised

This scenery pack includes Atlanticare Regional Medical Center (Atlantic City), Hahneman Hospital, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, St Francis Medical Center, Trauma Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Atlanticare Medical Center (Pomona, NJ), Jersey Shore Medical Center, Penns Landing Heliport  and Temple University Hospital.
FS2004 and FSX.  Revisions and update by Mark Swartz July 2010.  Original scenery by Michael Crabtree.

Brookhaven Hospital Revised

Includes Brookhaven Hospital in Brookhaven NY on Long Island

FS2004 and FSX.  Update by Mark Swartz July2010.  Original scenery by Michael Crabtree.

New Haven Hospital & Westchester Hospital Revised

Includes Yale New Haven Hospital and Westchester Medical Center.

FS2004 and FSX revisions and update by Mark Swartz July 2010.  Original scenery by Michael Crabtree.

Metro and MetroLife Los Angeles Area Scenery

Metro FBO at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) Revised for FS2004 and FSX

Metro hangars and offices, multiple helipads and ramp equipment and night lighting.  Located at the world famous Van Nuys Airport north of Los Angeles.  The scenery pack was freshened up including adding real-world neighbor National Helicopter Service just to the south, two hangars have animated doors, redundant object libraries were eliminated and are now installed separately, some objects with texture issues were replaced and the FS2004 and FSX packs are now combined into one.
FS2004 and FSX revision by Mark Swartz July 2010.  Original scenery by Brandon Bayer.

LAX West Heliport

Located at LAX on the roof of parking structure #4 at 401 World Way is the busiest heliport in the Los Angeles area.  Not included in either FS2004 or FSX default scenery, Metro now has a place to land at LAX.  Complete with refueling station and night lights.

For FS2004 and FSX.  Scenery by Mark Swartz August 2010.

Los Angeles EMS Scenery - 2010 update

This is a special scenery pack developed for the Metro Los Angeles Division. Adds two downtown heliports, nine hospitals, nine accident sites, and eight interesting VFR locations for Metro site-seeing charter flights. Includes hospital helipads: CL82,19CA, CA86, 29CL, 30CL, 0CL7, 94CL, 93CA, CA82

LAX_Central scenery required for both FS2004 and FSX.  Be patient with the link the file is large.  If link doesn't work search for LAX_Central.zip.

FS2004 and FSX, July 2010 Update (Original scenery by Martin Lopez, Update by Mark Swartz)