So a while back, V8-DLA correctly pointed out the first part of the reason why I re-named the airport code for Mandiola Int'l. It's indeed because Malta Int'l has the same code as Mandiola Airport did - MLA. The second part, which some of you may have already guessed, is because I am now beginning work on CMI Extended. This will actually incorporate two real-world locations - Malta and Pantelleria, Italy. Credit goes to Patrick for the idea as he approached me about this last month, and I was more than happy with his plan.
Patrick has graciously allowed me to make any changes I want to his maps. The biggest changes will come to the airfields (taxiways lights, J-lines etc). A short list of items I will work on include the following:
- Updating the ramps, taxiway and runways at MLA (keep in mind - I am now referring to Malta Int'l, not Mandiola) with colour more akin to the actual airport (predominantly concrete)
- Re-do of the approach lighting system for the main RWY at MLA (13-31)
- Re-do of the runway lights for both runways
- Adding taxi lines for the rapid-exit taxiways, ramp and other taxiways as necessary at MLA and Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
- Adding hold-short bars for certain taxiways
- Adding J-lines at both airports for aircraft parking
- Adding city lights and other lighting as necessary
- Additional markings as required
This is more or less what I will work on at PNL also. I won't change a whole lot on the rest of the islands themselves other than adding city lights, highway/road lighting etc. Maybe some change in colours to different areas but for the most part, I will leave the topographical parts as is. This is also my first "venture" into real-world locations for map making, so that should definitely keep things interesting (thanks Pat

Here are some screen shots of work that is already in progress:
It goes without saying that with two additional airfields in CMI Extended, you will have more routes to choose from.