NEW Duxford Freeware Scenery Review - FlyingIron Spitfire L.F Mk IXc Microsoft Flight Simulator

#duxford #spitfire #flyingiron
FOR THE LATEST “Complete” VERSION of this scenery check out this more recent video: • Duxford Complete relea...
N.B. There is already a new version 1.2 just uploaded as this video was uploading itself, that fixes the slight green tint of the aprons and also some other minor things eg Z fighting on some ground objects.
I cannot tell you just how excited I am that we now have an incredibly detailed version of Duxford in Microsoft Flight Simulator thanks to ChicoMick.....and the amazing thing is that this is freeware but at high quality payware levels of workmanship.
Duxford in the sim is the spiritual home of Dreamsofwings. You may have seen previous videos on the channel where we flew from here in P3D using the ACG freeware version.
There will be lots more videos in the future from here and I look forward to bumping into some of you (not literally) around this virtual warbird sanctuary!
Download Duxford here - flightsim.to/file/21755/duxfo...
Duxford 'real world' videos:
Flying in the much loved T-6 Harvard Wacky Wabbit
• Flying in the real T-6...
Fulfilling a dream and flying in the Boultbee Flight Academy (now Spitfires.com) Tr9 SM520 G-ILDA
• Rob Sidebotham
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[@Dreamsofwings]

As a few people have pointed out now, UK is still part of Europe as a geographical area but not the EU as an organisation. Hope that clears that up and if you are wondering why on earth this comment is pinned on a video about some Duxford scenery you will know it when you get to it.

[@ianwebb3076]

My Spiritual Home. I have lost count of the number of times that I have visitied this amazing place. I have family who live in Fowlmere and my parents lived in Sawston until they passed away, so I have a strong family connection to Duxford. It is living, breathing Museum that is a must visit for any aviation enthusiast. This scenery is simply stunning and is far too good for Freeware. This should be Payware to reward ChicoMick for his amazing efforts. I have just donated on PayPal and I would urge others to do likewise. Thank You Mick.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Well said!

[@ianhowlett4682]

This is the most detailed and realistic airport scenery I’ve ever seen! The real place looks EXACTLY like this. I’m really blown away. Incredible work.

[@ianhowlett4682]

This looks amazing. I’ve been to Duxford many times, including flying into it a few times, and this is incredibly accurate scenery. The museum is well worth a visit, I highly recommend it to anyone watching this great video.

[@ianhowlett4682]

3:00 Correction: Europe is a geographic region of the world. Since Brexit, Britain is still a part of Europe; we are no longer part of the European Union (EU).

[@paulraymond3622]

Thankfully

[@paulraymond3622]

Nazi Germany could not beat us with their waffen, but they did for years with not much more than a pen....... And tonight (JC voice..)

[@pto200]

I liked the sound of the engine and plane. The commentary sounded like it was heard thru a radio, which I think adds to the realism. Nice job.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Many thanks! Much appreciated.

[@mariodeschenes7774]

Thank you so much for letting me find that beauty. Perfect for my spitfire. Love your video !

[@Dreamsofwings]

Thanks very much! It is the perfect airfield for warbirds!

[@rolandgardiner3059]

Thanks for the video! I downloaded this scenery, it is amazing for freeware! Can"t imagine flying the Spitfire from anywhere but here. You make flying the Spitfire look so easy.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Thanks so much! Yes this is where then Warbird flying is most definitely at in the UK!

[@garymarsh8926]

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing with us. Looks great!

[@AJL_UK]

Such a great video featuring this amazing new Duxford scenery! Brilliantly filmed, narrated, edited, and flown as well mate! Thanks so much for the kind mention and delighted your enjoying + to see you fly the 2021 G-ILDA repaint in MSFS2020. All my very best wishes.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Many thanks mate! Flying your sim G-ILDA at Duxford is a slice of heaven!

[@jayteeaitch]

nice one Rob - so glad you pick up so quick on this new Duxford - You must have missed my note telling you about this 4 days ago Been there every day since - and parked a DH Rapide next to the classic flight hut for a screenshot opportunity Love those old tubes in the line up

[@Dreamsofwings]

Cheers my friend. No I have had this since it released but was waiting for the grass to be fixed and time to be available to make the video. I've been up a few times this last week or so. Absolutely love it.

[@MrEp880]

Wow what an amazing video, as are all your videos of course. The formula of being relaxed, informative and entertaining is excellent! As well as the video presentation. I have a been subscriber for a while as it's clear we share the same passion for warbirds and flight simming, and also not surprisingly, Duxford! Definitely 5 stars for this channel, looking forward to every video. Many Thanks.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Hey thanks so much, very much appreciated and thanks for watching!👍🏻

[@ukjim_sim]

This brings back so many memories of when we were there with Lewis. It's so good, the texturing, the buildings, just fantastic! I've downloaded 👍

[@Dreamsofwings]

Yeah I know what you mean mate, amazing how detailed it is right?

[@ukjim_sim]

@@Dreamsofwings completely, - signs, buildings, planes all of it

[@mkivhvd2478]

Thanks for the tour Rob! Very entertaining and weirdly I was just wondering about a Duxford scenery for MSFS a couple of days ago...timing is everything! :) Btw, awesome takeoff!! Airborne, the Spit flies wonderfully well, but it gives me worms on every takeoff! I've never had one even remotely that straight! LOL And now, off to flightsim.to for the scenery! Cheers Mate!

[@Dreamsofwings]

Hey thanks Rob, hope all is good with you. The ground handling in MSFS generally seems quite squirrely and erratic! Thos spit is better than it was but I agree it can be odd at times! This scenery is fantastic. Can’t wait to fly an A2A warbird from it.

[@johnspurr1792]

Epic review thank you! Gutted the proper G-IRTY skin of your intro isn’t for the mark 1 in MSFS. Perhaps one day!

[@Dreamsofwings]

Many thanks!

[@johnrenton3463]

Many thanks for the excellent heads-up on this exciting addition!

[@Dreamsofwings]

Thanks John!

[@transair27]

Without doubt this is one of the best scenery packages available and exceeds many payware products as well. I have visited Duxford many times and can attest to the accuracy portrayed here. I have the MKIX spit and thoroughly enjoy flying here. Once the grass is 'cut' (Asobo problem I believe) and other mods the developer is doing, this will just keep getting better and better. This is truly classy! Nice video too!!

[@Dreamsofwings]

Many thanks for watching! Yes luckily now the mowers have been out and the latest version is looking fantastic. A great piece of work!

[@SimHangerFS]

Amazing! This is now in my community folder.....thank you.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Many thanks!

[@pbast1967]

gorgeous airfield model!! One of the places I want to see someday in real life! My uncle was a B-24 pilot based in England and I found what used to be the airfields he flew out of in Metfield and North Pickenham. would love to see them!

[@daradicalcavy5235]

Great video as usual. So glad you are clearly enjoying this add on as much as I am. I just am still shocked at the quality for freeware especially given the dev said it's their first ever project.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Thanks! Yes it is a stunning first scenery. Blown away by it if I am honest!

[@kevinbrook7033]

I flew to this last night. Absolute treat to explore in VR, not only is this payware quality, it's better than the four Orbx airfields I've bought so far, and on a par with Burning Blue Design's excellent airfields that I own. Unbelieveable for a first project.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Burning Blue Design make incredible scenery. Totally agree.

[@transair27]

now all we need is a top class Lancaster and Scampton!

[@rc-fannl7364]

Thanks for the amazing demo of this scenery

[@Dreamsofwings]

Thanks so much

[@hybrid6692]

Gorgeous ! it's like being there , visited Duxford many times over the years and flew in once doing practice navigation back in the 90s, love the place and this is going to be free ! i'd pay money for this no problem.

[@Dreamsofwings]

The fact it is free amazes me. That’s why it seemed only right to make a donation. The quality is right up there. Such a joy to look around.

[@stephenhall1099]

Great video: Duxford is now transformed: Downloaded!

[@Dreamsofwings]

Many thanks! Yes this is the Duxford we have been waiting for.

[@ProjectImmersion]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@jeffreyuprichard3754]

I would have paid for this that's for sure. Thanks for letting us know about it.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Oh me too. Incredible quality.

[@kaptenalgysson8540]

Absolutely stunning, better then in real life !!!!!!, will download it and look around on Duxford...

[@scarletshadow8495]

What an amazing scenery add-on. I live near Duxford, the modelling of the buildings and scenery looks spot on. I would also highly recommend a visit to I.W.M Duxford

[@Dreamsofwings]

Beautiful isn’t it. The detail is stunning. I might just have to put the VR headset on and walk around in it when I am missing the place 🤣

[@paulkirkland3263]

I was a regular visitor to Duxford when I lived up the road in Cambridge, and I must say the quality of work done on this is astonishing. Glad to hear it's work-in-progress - I really hope something can be done about the long grass. No doubt the Britten-Norman Trislander will soon appear, too.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Its a fantastic bit of scenery and the long grass has been fixed now 👍🏻

[@paulkirkland3263]

@@Dreamsofwings That's wonderful news, thank you. A perfect Duxford in MSFS - the essential add-on, I think ! 😁

[@Dreamsofwings]

@@paulkirkland3263 couldn’t agree more! 😀👍🏻

[@jerrydeanswanson79]

Great video. And looking forward to landing my Spit and my P-38 there soon! I am from Wisconsin and near Oshkosh. EAA is my favourite time of the year. I am thinking EAA is missing the boat in not having a mod designed for their fly-in. As you fly your spit over Duxford...I imagine flying my P-38 over the Oshkosh air show and then landing at Wittman Field to the wonder of the throngs of gathered air enthusiasts...smiles.

[@jerrydeanswanson79]

I wish the FlyingIron P-38 would have offered a skin for "Glacier Girl". I have seen her at EAA on her first visit...in pieces and newly recovered from the Greenland glacier...to each of her return visits after being fully restored. Years ago...there was a model of the Glacier Girl available for FSX...which I flew then. I was always hoping someone would create Glacier Girl again. One can dream, eh?

[@Dreamsofwings]

Many thanks! Must be great living near there! I think it’s only a matter of time before it is in the sim!

[@woodyw9798]

Immediately downloaded Duxford and subscribed to your channel! The scenary is phenominal - the fact that it is freeware just blows me away. Just a comment, if you will permit, in relation to closing the door as part of your pre-take off checks. I notice you closed it fully. In fact, IRL, it was closed on the catch i.e. not fully closed, in order to prevent the canopy sliding forward during take off. The simulation models this. Nice t/o BTW :)

[@Dreamsofwings]

Thanks very much and yes valid point on the partially latched door on take off.

[@foxmotorsports6473]

I have gone here 3 time a year for 8 years and the detail in this from the gates to the entrance and memorials are just outstanding

[@Dreamsofwings]

Completely agree! It’s astounding how much has gone into this.

[@ShakeyVaccy]

This is an amazing addon. The detail is incredible, right down to the amazing kids park and the war memorial. Love that it has optional airshow files so you can fly there like it's a normal week or change it up and feel like part of one of the greatest airshows in the world. Can't wait to see what else is added and hope to see a few regular airshow atendees such as the B17 and Lockheed Constellation appear at some point. Truly outstanding work though and even if the creator never adds another thing it's already one of the best airstrips in the game for me.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Completely agree. This really is an incredible piece of work.

[@340ACP]

Absolutely stunning! My new home base for warbirds flying

[@Dreamsofwings]

Perfect isn’t it!

[@340ACP]

@@Dreamsofwings yes and hard to believe it’s free! Looking forward to more improvements and to the next airports they will create

[@Dreamsofwings]

Me too!!

[@troy5586]

I’m at Duxford once or twice a month an know it intimately now. Absolutely spot on. Really captured the atmosphere. Only one small critique is the grass is kept much shorter than this. Perhaps that can’t be helped.

[@Dreamsofwings]

The grass was an issue caused by the simulator itself but this was fixed on a subsequent update. Now the grass appears how it should do.

[@troy5586]

@@Dreamsofwings 🥳 Perhaps we’ll see some of the hangar doors open in future updates 🤤 Cheers for the video

[@davidhull6740]

Thank so much for your prompt answer. Microsoft sims have always in my opinion failed to get the lighting of inside of the cockpit along with the outside views realistically balanced. It always looked as if the lower part of the screen that mostly displays the dash & instruments etc had been pasted on as a last minute afterthought, spoiling the whole overall effect. I love 2nd world war air COMBAT sims & flying aircraft so have always been a massive fan of IL2 Sturmovik based sims. I mostly fly the Spitfire 5b, Yak-1b & La-5 etc. using my worldwide call sign, redstardwh. I must say this add on version you have promoted is just fantastic & displays in my mind a massive step forward in Microsoft sims. The best screen display I have ever seen by far. I feel I could land that spitfire as good as you after watching this video as I use the same settings. I do however lack knowing the correct engine start up order as IL2 uses start up short cuts. However it also has many qualities which does include of course simulating armed aircraft engaging in air combat.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Yes I know what you mean. I fly the A2A warbirds in P3Dv5 which has had some improvements over previous MSFS tech but, whilst the A2A aircraft are much more realistic (to the point the Spit technology is used by spitfires.com to train real world pilots converting to type) but the lighting and visuals in the sim are a few steps behind MSFS 2020. This new version has take. The realistic visuals to the next level. I’ve had many occasions where screenshots on the Dreamsofwings Instagram have been confused with photographs of the real thing. I fly combat in IL2 Great Battles but tend to jump in there with the shortcuts. In the non-combat sims I tend to do more serious checklist flying.

[@TheGibusDemo]

I will most definitely be downloading this (Oh and sorry about the comment I left before, it was a stupid joke)

[@Dreamsofwings]

Fantatic scenery isn’t it! (…and it was a good joke!)

[@TheGibusDemo]

@@Dreamsofwings ah thank you! And I do adore the scenery!

[@alwatt9367]

wow amazing with crowd

[@Dreamsofwings]

Certainly adds to the atmosphere!

[@bluelights85]

Great scenery - I downloaded it too and have done some flights there - it's got some great atmosphere - for a virtual place! Haha. Just out of interest - which spitfire do you prefer? This one or the Aeroplane Heaven one?

[@Dreamsofwings]

Fantastic isn’t it! I prefer the MkIX out of the two right now

[@peterthomas9919]

Well so got it right with the static aircraft been here a few times I like the classic flight building

[@Dreamsofwings]

Spot on isn’t it 👍🏻

[@pailkingsnake]

Fantastic airfield

[@Dreamsofwings]

Amazing isn’t it mate

[@spigot993]

Beautiful, I may revisit MSFS. I was sad to learn that Old Sarum was shut to flights two years ago, I as a student pilot flew in and out of there numerous times, it was the longest operational airfield of the wars going back to the first world war, and now is under threat of permanent closure. Please, to those that love our history; if there's anything you can do to honour it etc, please do.

[@paulraymond3622]

That is very sad news, long time Salisbury resident until left to Long Beach 20 years ago. I'm going to guess the shooting range is probably closed as well.... LOL in the late 80's someone would do donuts on the grass at Old Sarum, I have no idea who that was!

[@vangoghoff5521]

Lol, left Europe? No we have the EU, completely different, any love your vids, probably spend more time on these and similar than I do on msfs! Can I ask are these freeware available for just pc or xbox as well do u know? :)

[@Dreamsofwings]

Lol yes, thanks, someone has already picked me up on my geographical faux pas! Back to school for me. Thanks for watching!

[@jackw1086]

please may you post the link to the plane you used, great video by the way.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Many thanks! Yes of course, here you go flyingironsimulations.com/products/spitfire-l-f-mk-ixc-for-microsoft-flight-simulator

[@curtishard19944]

Cracking video as always!Is GILDA downloadable anywhere? I live just down road from Goodwood and see her on a daily basis (most times), so would love to be able to Fly the scheme (even though not a duel seat)

[@Dreamsofwings]

Thanks! Ah this one is a personal paint that I use by a very talented chap who hasn’t put his repaints out for download yet. Envy you living down there! Must be great seeing and hearing Spitfires so often!

[@curtishard19944]

@@Dreamsofwings Ah okay, thats a shame, well, if he ever does, ill download them straight away :-). Its nice being this way, I visit GW most weeks to see what is going on, also fly over our work place too, always hear a rumble on Teams calls :D.

[@Dreamsofwings]

@@curtishard19944 fantastic area

[@ABWEndon]

I wonder if 3D printers will ever be big enough to print a full size working Spitfire? Would be marvellous!

[@Dreamsofwings]

If only!

[@peterthomas9919]

Just at did a flight around here in the spitfire awasome airfield

[@Dreamsofwings]

Fantastic isn’t it!

[@ABWEndon]

How do you locate Duxford when you're coming into land? The area is so flat (no features) and when I try to get my bearings I end up going round in circles because I'm a bit lost.

[@MrEp880]

You could contact ATC and ask for information on airport position... or use vfr map maybe

[@Dreamsofwings]

Also highly recommend Little Navmap. It’s free! albar965.github.io/littlenavmap.html

[@waetos]

Great scenery. Hard to believe it's freeware! Just one tiny suggestion - why don't all the KZbin posters get rid of the toolbar from MSFS 2020? Its SO SIMPLE! It detracts from our viewing experience. One tiny tweak and it's gone. Please consider it. Thanks

[@divinitus3575]

Where did you got the livery.? I can't find it anywhere

[@Dreamsofwings]

At the moment this particular livery I use hasn’t been made available for download anywhere but I am sure it won’t be long before a G-ILDA comes along

[@peterjohnson350]

Hello, I have downloaded this scenery and put it into the community folder. However this has not installed. Is there anything special I need to do. By the way, thanks for the amazing video.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Cheers Peter! Just check you are putting the folder that is within the folder you unzipped and not the unzipped folder itself.

[@peterjohnson350]

@@Dreamsofwings Many thanks. I'll have a look at this.

[@nathanarmstrong3209]

Nice video and great quality freeware airport & scenery!👌🏼 Are there 2 separate download links for this programme, one with spectators and one without? And when downloading, do I select 'save' or 'run' for it to be installed??

[@Dreamsofwings]

Many thanks! There are two files that I would save, one that just adds in the spectators and another that adds the main body of the airport scenery, these come as zip files that you uncompress and then place in your community packages folder. Cracking scenery!

[@nathanarmstrong3209]

@@Dreamsofwings I have seen 2 links under the video description: Duxford Airfield EGSU, and then another link within that: EGSU Duxford Airshow Addon. These are the 2 you're referring to I presume?

[@Dreamsofwings]

@@nathanarmstrong3209 if you click on the link next to Download duxford scenery here it takes you to a page and if memory serves me right you download the main file there and it also gives you a link to the optional crowd file.

[@nathanarmstrong3209]

@@Dreamsofwings Ok, and does it make any difference between saving the files to the Community folder and the Downloads folder?

[@Dreamsofwings]

@@nathanarmstrong3209 you would want to save the zip files to downloads and then once you unzip them, move/copy those files to your community folder.

[@russoconnell3590]

wil this ever be availble to the Xbox version do you know?

[@Dreamsofwings]

Hard to say, I guess that will need Asobo to find a way of allowing Xbox users to access third party content that PC users can just download through a browser.

[@troy5586]

Would be great to have ai traffic with warbirds, dragon rapides etc buzzing around.

[@Dreamsofwings]

There’s quite often other sim pilots flying around in warbirds so it has a nice ‘living’ feel to it at times.

[@troy5586]

@@Dreamsofwings Sounds heavenly 😑

[@kaptenalgysson8540]

Now waiting for a Avro Lancaster and B-17 from WW2...

[@Dreamsofwings]

Yes would be wonderful if A2A bring their B-17 over

[@ABWEndon]

Can I ask a question regarding the model of the F.I. Spit MkIXc please? I have it also on the latest version of MS Flight Simulator. However, with my model, when you look at the external view there's a large rectangular box on the underside, in the centre, in-between the two radiator cowlings. It looks really ugly, but it's not on your model in this video. I don't mean the small oval inlet under the nose near the prop. Is this box supposed to be there? It looks like an integral part of the model, so I'm wondering if it's a variant or something that can be switched off. I'd appreciate any feedback please. :o)

[@MrEp880]

External centre fuel tank, 'slipper tank' I think you mean. If you have fuel selected in centre tank I think it appears on the model. Also it can be jettisoned by pulling a handle in cockpit, see manual.

[@Dreamsofwings]

Yes exactly as MrEp880 says. To the right of your seat lower down you will see a big ‘ring pull’ handle that you need to click on. For some reason it is fitted as default load out,

[@ABWEndon]

@@MrEp880 Thank you so much. I will take a look at it when I get home. :o)

[@ABWEndon]

@@Dreamsofwings Thanks very much. I'll have a "play" with it later when I get home from work. :o)

[@ABWEndon]

@@MrEp880 Yep, that worked, thanks.

[@RogueStarONE]

How on Earth do we get this pushed onto the Xbox system??? We really need this as an option on the market place? Personally I'd happily pay for the add on - obviously Free would be very Cool!

[@Dreamsofwings]

I’ve not read anything first hand but I’ve been told that apparently Asobo are looking at a way of allowing Xbox users to get to this kind of freeware content.

[@RogueStarONE]

@@Dreamsofwings That would be awesome!!! I know the guys in our SQN would be stoked! Speaking of WarBirds kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYnPppmqn6xgirM

[@Dreamsofwings]

@@RogueStarONE I would normally remove a comment where someone is promoting their own channel but in light of the sentiment of this video I will leave it up. Very nicely done!

[@g7usl]

P3Dv5.2?

[@Dreamsofwings]

No this is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020

[@berserkerdog4465]

Wish they brought this out on Xbox msfs

[@Dreamsofwings]

Hopefully at some point Asobo will enable a way that Xbox users can access all this content that is out there.

[@davidhull6740]

This is I understand a scenery add-on. Please let me know which exact sim does one now buy now in 2021 to add this the wonderful Duxford programme to, to get the best out of it.

[@Dreamsofwings]

This is for the latest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator by Asobo. www.flightsimulator.com I am using the PC version. At the moment you cant use add-ons on the Xbox version unless they are in the in-sim marketplace.

[@astonmartinastonmart]

Why is the grass so long???

[@Dreamsofwings]

Ah, well that’s a good question and only Asobo know the answer. Hopefully something they will fix in future updates of the sim.

[@chrisvowell2890]

@@Dreamsofwings I hope they do and soon! It's the one thing that destroys any credibility - particularly on grass runways!!

[@Dreamsofwings]

@@chrisvowell2890 fixed on latest update!

[@mooch2amber3]

Wish I could install mfs on my pc; tried it on win 10 and on win 11 and it won't install. very disappointing

[@Dreamsofwings]

That is a pain! Is that with the latest WU6 version too?

[@mooch2amber3]

Not sure what WU6 is; sorry; I actually had 4 members of the Microsoft team working inside my PC ( I have a backup ) trying to figure out the issue; the last person decide that I had missing or corrupt DLLs in Win 10. I ran a couple of command prompts that were given to me that said the DLL issue was now clear. So, I purchased a second sim on line and the same issue . It was the premium deluxe version. Last Microsoft agent told me that ( after all the work ) that this is a known issue and applies to updates too. So, I could but a third copy and try in on Win 11, but should I. Got to be a pain in the ass.

[@Dreamsofwings]

@@mooch2amber3 yes really not sure what the answer is, especially if MS have had a look, WU6 was that last big update. Seems you are not alone though.

[@johntraynor2517]

Get facts right please!!! UK is definitely still part of Europe!!! It was the EU that the UK (very sadly) left!!

[@Dreamsofwings]

You might want to check the comment pinned to the top of the comments section.