Model matching for VATSIM tower view in MSFS
Here’s how I set up model matching for use with VATSIM tower view in MSFS2020. Honestly, it’s the same model matching I use for flying on VATSIM too. It works well.
Step 1: Install FSLTL
Grab it from the FlyByWire installer. Install it.
Step 2: Get the MSFS default aircraft rules
FSLTL is great for people flying airliners for real airlines. It is not designed for GA aircraft or people flying MSFS default aircraft under non-airline callsigns.
To fix that download the custom rule sets by Marcus Griep. This includes rules for standard, deluxe, and premium MSFS aircraft, as well as common GA aircraft from Carenado, India Foxtrot Echo, and Kitfox. I don’t bother using the rules for Cape Air or the Mega Pack.
Step 3: Get my GA matching supplement rules
I used Model Matching Magic to make an additional rule file that covers some other GA aircraft and tries to at least get *something* to match for certain aircraft types. Download my custom rule set and put it somewhere safe.
Step 4: Add the rules to vpilot
Order matters. The list should be:
- FSLTL_Rules.vmr
- Carenado_C182.vmr
- Carenado_C182_Similar.vmr
- Carenado_M20R.vmr
- Carenado_M20R_Similar.vmr
- IFE_LongEZ.vmr
- Kitfox_STi.vmr
- MSFS_Premium.vmr
- MSFS_Premium_Similar.vmr
- MSFS_Deluxe.vmr
- MSFS_Deluxe_Similar.vmr
- MSFS_Standard.vmr
- MSFS_Standard_Similar.vmr
- GA_Matching_Supplement.vmr
Step 5: Enjoy!
That’s it. Now you have great model matching for tower view or flying on VATSIM.