FAMET Bétera (LEBT), named Jaime I base, is the Spanish Army Helicopter Forces base located near Valencia, so its the perfect location for operations in the east coast. This base is currently not existing in game. It´s the homebase of BHELEME II emergency helicopter squadrons operating Cougar helicopters with their unique orange/camo livery. Those squadrons provide support to both military and civilian operations (such as rescue and firefighting) as the squadrons operate for both FAMET and UME. Therefore the helicopters are still used as utility ones although this is not the main role of those squadrons. The base is also one of the most important commanding HQ in the country capable of coordinating both NATO and civilian emergency operations and includes a wide variety of firefighting vehicles and rescue units.
Complete features list of the addon is the following:
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Accurate representation of base layout and its key areas, including the vehicles circuits, workshops and preserved monuments.
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ERSI satellite textures used for the whole base (area is currently blurried in game) with color tone adaptation to better match the original surrounding areas.
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Complete apron area featuring more than a dozen parking positions, sloped terrain and apron following the real base terrain elevation.
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A medical helipad and one parking for heavy helicopters have been also included to provide more flexibility to aerial operations during gameplay.
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Open hangar with parking position inside. Doors are closed automatically at dusk.
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TLOF cross marking, PAPI and TLOF lights. Taxiway lights and signs also added to ease ground movements.
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Fuel box and ground services included to take advantage of all game features. In real base they just use a fuel truck.
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Multiple small details added such as static helicopters, marshallers, working crews and decoration.
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Lots of ground textures corrections and addition of custom vegetation to better match the real one.
Airport does not include any custom approach, as most operations are visual or are supported by nearby Bétera NDB. You can find the official charts here: AIP España
The addon requires official game content from several airport addons. Therefore you need to install the World Updates and the 40th anniversary content as well.
You can download the addon here:
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