My commendations on the work in Mariposa and in Yosemite. I spent a lot of time up there 50 years ago and these details brings back fond memories. I have a Quest 3 arriving tomorrow and plan to terrorize the canyons up there in a C-210.
I have to look, but in the day there used to be a small restaurant/overlook on the road over the hill from Mariposa to Yosemite before the road drops down to the Merced. I want to say it was something called the Octagon in some weird hippy architecture. Probably burned down in a pot party gone bad…
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Well again my complements on the work. I could not find the building in question but the parking area is there. Since you seem to collect Mariposa memorabilia here is another amusing piece on the history of the site:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Merced/comments/uv5lsp/need_help_locating_the_octagon/
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Mariposa has now been updated to version 3.1.0, featuring numerous small fixes designed to enhance the experience for all simmers. While some updates address bugs specific to MSFS 2024 users, this release also includes improvements for MSFS 2020. Enjoy the update, and please share any feedback you may have! All for free for PC MSFS2020/24 at flightsim.to.
Changelog:
The ZIP now includes two folders: vbcorp-airport-kmpi-mariposa and zzz-vbcorp-airport-kmpi-mariposa
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For MSFS2024 simmers, make sure both are active in your Community folder. Keep the name zzz-vbcorp-airport-kmpi-mariposa as is.
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For MSFS2020 users: You can safely ignore the zzz-vbcorp-airport-kmpi-mariposa folder.
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Aligned SU16 and MSFS2024 Bing Maps data with Microsoft Flight Simulator: reposition all objects, ground textures, taxiway lines…
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Fix missing hangars (north side) (MSFS2024)
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Fix missing textures taxiway
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Fix position 2-light PAPI
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Fix holding point marking runway 26
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Update ground texture (north side)
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Update fuel price
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Update runway texture (MSFS2024)
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Update static aircraft
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Update the perimeter fence
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Update all the car roads
Help is still welcome to identify any remaining signs or issues!
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Thanks so much for your work!
How are you going to manage fuel prices going forward? 
I actually love driving by old closed gas stations and seeing the gas prices of yesteryear, lol.
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The new 3.2.0 finally reveals this sign 
I found a picture on Internet that shows it. It’s a reminder on abatement procedure, and now you have it as-real-as-it-gets in your favorite sim:
This new version, for PC MSFS2020/24, adds also many new features including 2 acclaimed ones: new custom made taxiway signs and option to activate or not static aircraft. Your choice!
Why make KMPI your next destination? 
Mariposa-Yosemite (KMPI) is more than just an airport, it’s the official gateway to the legendary Yosemite Valley. By flying here, you’re perfectly positioned to launch your own scenic tours over the Sierra Nevada mountains, El Capitan, and Half Dome. With the new 3.2.0 update, you get the most immersive version of this historic mountain gateway yet. Whether you’re practicing your mountain flying or staging a mission into the heart of the park, KMPI is the perfect home base for your next adventure! 
Releases notes
- Add custom made taxiway signs (c)VB Corp
- Add missing 26 taxiway signs
- Add missing signs “Noise Abatement procedure” (x2)
- Add extra details (new signs) at the fuel island
- Reposition some blue light poles
- Static aircraft and vehicles on parking spot and inside hangar or potentially overlapping Ai traffic removable via another batch file (Toggle-Static-On-Off.bat)
- Update weathered ground textures at both holding points
- Update Jet A and 100LL prices
- Fix textures error at threshold 26
- Fix taxiway lines (not really straight)
Instructions to switch static aircraft ON/OFF
Launch Toggle-Static-On-Off.bat to quickly toggle all static aircraft on or off, helping to prevent conflicts with AI traffic at starting positions or simply to customize your ramp environment. You can now empty hangars for you own usage.
- Close MSFS: Ensure Microsoft Flight Simulator is completely shut down before running these scripts.
- Execute: Locate the script Toggle-Static-On-Off.bat in your scenery folder (vbcorp-airport-kmpi-mariposa) and launch/double-click it with your Windows Explorer.
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If the static aircraft are currently active (.bgl), they will be deactivated (.off).
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If the static aircraft are currently inactive (.off), they will be activated (.bgl).
- Verify: The script will display a success message indicating the new state of the files.
- Launch MSFS.
As usual with all my mod, it’s freeware, made by a passionate amateur developer. Thanks to all for your support! Download now: Mariposa-Yosemite Airport (KMPI) - MSFS Add-on - Flightsim.to
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