Orbx released the Global Power Lines scenery add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, providing a visible improvement for VFR flights.
Developed by indie creator Dmytro Krykunov, whom you may know for Global Trees HD, this add-on replaces the default power lines and towers with realistic models designed to be accurate regionally, providing variety and aesthetics.
Another relevant aspect of this add-on is that the draw distance of the assets is set longer compared to the default ones, so you’ll actually see the towers from a realistic distance instead of having them pop up suddenly from nowhere when you fly close by.
The package comes with an app that will let you fully customize your options, and it includes the following features.
- Accurate VFR visual references with real-world power line placement
- Handcrafted high-quality tower models replacing MSFS defaults
- 19 unique tower types for realistic regional variation
- Extended draw distance for improved visibility
- Built-in management tool to adjust settings easily
- Fully optimized – no FPS hit
- Ongoing updates with additional towers and refinements
Below, you can check out a gallery of screenshots and a trailer showing the variety of models included in the add-on.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is available for PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is also available for the same platforms following its recent release in November. If you want to see the massive visual difference against Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, you can enjoy our video and screenshot comparison.
A few weeks ago, we published an extensive interview with Head of Microsoft Flight Simulator Jorg Neumann about the present situation of the sim and the plans for the future.
Incidentally, recently, Microsoft shared an extensive update about its plans for the sim, so you may want to read it to integrate what is said in this interview.
You can also check out our in-depth analysis of how much data the simulator downloads from the cloud, clearing the air from some widespread misinformation that has made the rounds over the past few months.
