Reported Issues (pre-patch):
| Scenario | FSX (DX9) | P3D v3 (DX11) | P3D v4 (with v55) |
|----------|-----------|---------------|-------------------|
| Default LPPR | 45 FPS | 50 FPS | N/A (incompatible) |
| TropicalSim 2014 original | 28 FPS | 19 FPS + stutters | CTD |
| TropicalSim v55 patched | 32 FPS | 38 FPS | 25 FPS (no CTD) |
Note: P3D v4 requires manual shader rebuild after v55 install.
If you have installed this version and encounter issues, here are fixes from community forums:
| Error Message | Solution |
|---------------|----------|
| “Scenery file missing LPPR_ground.bgl” | The patcher renamed the file. Look for LPPR_55_ground.bgl and revert to original. |
| “Jetways floating 10m above ground” | Elevation conflict. Remove any other LPPR scenery (including default). Set mesh resolution to 5m. |
| “Fatal error on P3D startup” | Delete TropicalSim_Porto.dll from the gauges folder (it’s 32-bit only). |
| “Runway has double centerlines” | Disable “False 3D runway lights” in the scenery control panel (if available). |
For the “55 patched” version:
Scenery library order – ensure LPPR is above any photoreal or mesh add-ons.
Test in FSX/P3D – check runway 17 ILS alignment and ground elevation.