First, a quick history. SPAI (which stands for "Simple AI" – later associated with "Skybird AI" or “SPAI Leftenant” depending on the distro) was a community-driven project designed to offer a free, high-quality alternative to payware giants like Ultimate Traffic or MyTraffic.
Version 7 (V7) was the culmination of years of work. Unlike earlier versions, V7 focused heavily on the Summer 2017 schedule. Why does the season matter? Flight routes change drastically between summer and winter due to tourist flows, seasonal airline routes (e.g., transatlantic flights to Europe), and cargo operations.
The -FSX P3D V3 V4- SPAI Traffic Pack V7 specifically refers to a repackaged, cross-platform version of that V7 data, modified to work natively with 64-bit Prepar3D V4 (which broke many legacy FSX AI models) while maintaining backward compatibility with 32-bit FSX and P3D V3. First, a quick history
Assuming you have downloaded the -FSX P3D V3 V4- SPAI Traffic Pack V7 - AI Traffic Summer 2017 folder (usually a 1.5GB to 3GB zip), here is the correct installation method.
traffic_SPAI_V7.bgl (or similar) into the Scenery\World\Scenery folder. It will also add AI aircraft models to SimObjects\Airplanes\SPAI_.Version 7 includes a massive variety of AI aircraft models covering: Run as Administrator: Point the installer to your
The -FSX P3D V3 V4- SPAI Traffic Pack V7 - AI Traffic Summer 2017 is more than just a collection of flight plans and 3D models. It is a time capsule to a period of peak aviation, optimized to run beautifully on legacy simulators that still have massive user bases.
For the simmer frustrated by empty skies, or the veteran returning to FSX for a dose of nostalgia, this pack transforms the experience. Watching a line of 10 United 737s queue for departure at KORD, or seeing the sunset glint off a British Airways A380 at KJFK—that is the immersion you paid for. Version 7 includes a massive variety of AI
Final Rating: 9/10 (Deducting one point only due to the 2017 date; for pure performance and ease, it’s a 10).
| Aspect | Rating (1–5) | Comments | |----------------------|--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Aircraft detail | 4 | Good for 2017 freeware – no interiors, but fine exterior modeling. | | Livery variety | 5 | Excellent – covers most important operators, even niche airlines. | | Schedule accuracy | 3.5 | Based on summer 2017 data – outdated for current simmers, but period-accurate. | | Documentation | 2 | Minimal – often community-driven. | | P3D v4 compatibility | 2.5 | Not updated for 64-bit; can work but not guaranteed. | | Installation ease | 3 | Manual installation may confuse casual users. |