Google v Bing MAPS

[collensr]

Hi All


I wondered if anyone had any recent experience of replacing the default Bing maps with the Derekhe Google replacement mod? MSFS2020 Map Enhancement » Microsoft Flight Simulator


I did try it many months ago and found little difference but I know the Mod has been updated several times since,

Thanks

 

[stovall]

I just installed the updated version of the maps. In most areas of less populated cities the difference was definitely apparent. I the highly populated cities not so much. The video description mentioned this. I found Google maps in the Solomon Islands not good at all. There was blue ground. There are several map options including AGIS and Apple Mapes. Bing is mentioned if you wish to continue with default. I haven't tried anything but Google and default Bing.

Hope this helps, Tom

 

[ak416]

For what it's worth, that mod is the only one that Microsoft explicitly says they do NOT recommend.

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/add-ons-friendly-reminder/470558

If you do install it and then wish to uninstall it, be sure to carefully follow the instructions and FAQ on how to do so. It can cause issues if you don't.

https://forums.flightsimulator.com/...e-connection-lost-switched-offline/464121/103

 

[Tom Clayton]

For what it's worth, that mod is the only one that Microsoft explicitly says they do NOT recommend.

You beat me to it...

 

[collensr]

Thanks all for the replies. Think I will stick with the default for now. I do a lot of my flying over the desert ranges in Nevada and California and I find the ground cover to be very bland and not at all representative of the real thing so was looking for some alternatives.

 

[stovall]

Collensr, Good choice! I did an uninstall of the map program. I no longer have water. No telling what other issues. I am doing a new install. Thankfully I have the linker with most all my programs so there will be minimal work to bring things back. I don't care how good things look with Google maps, it isn't worth the hardship of doing a reinstall. This is especially if you don't have "Linker."

If anyone needs to fix their MSFS setup as I did, you can visit HERE. This fix works. There are two .net files that need to be removed to solve the problem of going back to Bing maps. Wish I had never seen the Google map app.