This scenery was started to fully explore the new options of FSX and with the task create the most realistic small scenery possible. A lot of experimenting was done to find the best way to use the options of FSX and although compromises had to be accepted the resulting scenery is the most detailed we have ever released. It redefines photo realistic scenery. The features speak for themselves but the screenshots tell the real story. They show the loving attention and professional quality that went into this product.

Features:

• Extremly detailed scenery (all buildings)
• 1 meter resolution mesh (so you see the smallest dunes near the airport)
• Very good performance in FSX (most testers reported solid 20+ fps on Intel Duo2core CPU's)
• Missions included (one to get to know the island, one to test your flying skills...and more to come!)
• Animated sea gulls (better not hit those!)
• Sounds linked to scenery objects (waves, bird, ships and even the sounds of the church bells at noon)
• Extensive shipping traffic (on nearby shipping lane and most regular scheduled ship traffic to and from the islands and oil rig)
• Helgoland-Düne airfield (with extremly short runways)
• SAR helicopter base of the German Navy (start of your rescue mission)
• Mittleplatte oilrig (highly detailed)
• German Navy frigate (moving and landable)
• July 2006 aerial images (so fully up to date)
• Extensive manual (German and English available)
• Night and seasonal textures and effects
• Underwater structures

Helgoland consists of two small islands on Germany's northern coast. It has a rich and varied history but they might still be unknown to many people. Don't let this distract you from taking a look at this scenery because you will see some things you have not yet seen before. In this way this scenery is a lot like Lukla - Mt Everest (done by the same developer) that many people bought to see what was possible at that time.

Not only does this scenery represent the 'state of the art' in scenery design, it also offer the sim pilot a chance to practice his pilot skills. Although there are two runways, so cross wind isn't your main problem, landing at Helgoland is only permitted for pilots with 100 hours under their belt and only when they have short runway experience. Add to these small runways the dunes that forever seem to get higher and closer to the threshold and you got an airport where every landing is a dangerous one. Of course landing on the moving frigate is a challenge that one serious helicopter pilots can handle.

Two missions are included. The first is a short flight with some tourists over the islands to let you get acquainted with the scenery, entertaining but not very challenging. The second is a serious rescue mission that is extreme in weather and tasks. Don't expect to walk away with your mission success medal on your first attempt. The missions come with graphics and extensive and professional sound files. Aerosoft feels that missions should be a part of nearly any product at this moment in time.

Technical limitations for the FS2004 version:

• Ships are not animated because otherwise the frigate could not be landed on.
• No landings on terrain as FS2004 doesn't support this
• A high quality mesh terrain (Helgoland isn't made of usual mesh terrain, we created a much higher resolution 3D terrain - you can see the difference to the default scenery)
• No wet runways when raining
• No scenery object sounds (gulls, church bells etc.)
• No underwater structures visible
• No animated ships shouth of Helgoland
• Fewer details at some locations (e.g. no 3D persons at the airport)
• No night textures
• No flight missions

Helgoland screenshots taken in FS2004 => Click here !

Screenshots taken by Nick Churchill !

Additional specifications:
Box/CD-Version (FSX / FS2004): Version 1.00 / 1.00, printed Manual (English)
Download-Version (FSX / FS2004): Version 1.00 / 1.00, Manual (German, English) as a .pdf-file

The Box/CD version contains copies of this product for both FS2004 and FSX. If you order the download version you will find the FS2004 version under the "Additive Downloads" in your order history page. Please note the product page shows information and screenshots of the FSX version and the FS2004 version may vary.

Awards / Reviews:

Gold Award + 9.4 of 10 stars, Gamershall.de

9.0 out of 10, Canadian Pilots

Armchair Aviator SILVER Award, FlightSim.com 2008

Conclusion by FlightSim.com
"So what we have here is a very nice scenery that provides challenging fixed wing approaches and has a couple of chopper pads thrown in. The SAR base is easy enough to land at, but the rig is a different matter, given that the pad is small and there is a big flare head to crash into, so get practicing...As I remarked earlier, if you buy Aerosoft's German Airfields 1 for FSX with Helgoland, you can island hop all the way down this part of the coast, flying over one meter resolution phototextured scenery - need I say any more?"

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Conclusion by Gamershall.de:
"Thank you very much Aerosoft for a scenery not only a stepping stone in scenery design but a scenery showing what FSX is really capable of. Helgoland has set a new standard by which upcoming products will surely be measured for a long time.The highly complex effects including sound are really worth the effort and one can only hope to see more of these kind of add-ons even when prices will rise a little because of this. Altough the download price of 19.95€ is already in the top category for a scenery of this size it truly is worth the money. "

Click here to read the complete review! (german)!

Conclusion by Avsim.com:
"If you like a half hour flight of distraction once in a while, this scenery is ideal for you: no fuss, total realism immersion, and it always delivers a high level of satisfaction without the necessity of long flights with generic default terrain in between airports."

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Conclusion by Farmboyzimsflightsims.com:
"...I do believe this to be an outstanding display of what we can expect from Aerosoft in the arena of small, challenging, interesting places, much like the Lukla Scenery package...This isn't exactly "Bush Flying", but the skills that a bush pilot is required to have, i.e. landing and taking off from small, challenging airstrips, really comes in handy when flying into and out of Helgoland! "

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Conclusion by Canadian Pilots:
"Helgoland is the first scenery of its type that we see developed for FSX. One can only hope that this standard of quality will be maintained throughout all Aerosoft sceneries to come. There are some issues which I outlined earlier but considering the short time that FSX has been available it is understandable that there would be some issues. FSX isn’t perfect yet so how can you expect an add-on to be? The eye candies of this package are extra special and remind me a lot of the best FS9 add-ons out there. This add-on is very deserving of a 9.0 out of 10!"

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Conclusion by FSVisions.nl:
"Zoals monniken in de middeleeuwen prachtige miniaturen schilderden in hun handgeschreven Bijbels, zo creëerde Aerosoft een zeer stijlvol en gedetailleerd miniatuurtje van Helgoland. Het is een prachtig stukje scenery, dat in alle opzichten voldoet aan de hoge kwaliteitsnormen die ik van Aerosoft gewend ben. Wie genoten heeft van Lukla zal ook heel blij zijn met dit pareltje in de Noordzee. Diegenen die hardwarematig in staat zijn om in FSX te vliegen, zullen hun ogen uitkijken. Want in FSX komt deze scenery pas écht helemaal tot zijn recht."

Click here to read the complete review! (dutch)!

System requirements for FSX:
Microsoft Flight Simulator X (Service Pack 2)
Win XP(SP2), Vista
Pentium from 2 GHz
512 MB RAM ( 1 GB strongly advised)
Graphic card with 128 MB RAM
Sound card
Adobe Acrobat® Reader 6 minimal to read and print the manual (1)
Download-Size: 42 MB
Installations-Size: 68 MB

System requirements for FS2004:
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004
Win XP
Pentium 2 GHz
512 MB RAM
Graphic card with 64 MB RAM
Sound card
Adobe Acrobat® Reader 6 minimal to read and print the manual (1)
Download-Size: 33 MB
Installations-Size: 70 MB

Required knowledge:

How to purchase and install Download-Versions?:

• Buying is simple, just add it to your cart ( press the green buy button ) and do all the handling of payment (Credit Card and PayPal accepted) . Keep in mind that if you are located outside the EEC you do not pay VAT
• On the screen where you see that the payment has been done you will find a download link, download AND SAVE this file to a secure location
• While you are doing this, an email is being send to you with the serial code
• You can always find your code in the shop under Your Account - Your Order Details - Downloads
• During the installation you will be asked to enter your shop login name (email) and for this serial code