Contribution Details
From the test page, proceed to the next step. Here on the Details page, you provide information about your scenery package and contribution.Enter your scenery package name
Enter the name of the scenery package your contribution is built for. For example, if you’re contributing for an iniBuilds scenery, the name would be iniBuilds.Below the input field, a list of the four most popular scenery packages are available as quick-select options. If your scenery package name isn’t listed, type it directly into the input field.
Select your simulator
Choose the simulator this contribution is built for - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 or 2024.
Add notes
Add any additional notes that may be important for the review process. These notes are visible to reviewers during the process and allow you to highlight concerns or provide context the review team may not be aware of.
If you’re re-contributing to an airport that already has an existing contribution - for example, because you’ve fixed lighting positions or added missing remove areas - mention this in your notes so the review team has context.
Submit Your Contribution
Before clicking Submit, double-check that your scenery package name and simulator selection are correct, review and add any notes required. Once you click Submit, your contribution is automatically assigned for review.Review Process
After submission, the BARS team will review your contribution. There are two possible outcomes:| Outcome | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Approved | Your contribution is accepted and immediately available for use by pilots. |
| Rejected | Your contribution is not accepted. A comment explaining the reason for rejection will be provided. |
Tracking Your Contributions
You can track the status of all your contributions through the Contribution Dashboard under the Your Contributions tab. From this tab, you can:- View the current review status of each submission
- Delete a pending or rejeted contribution while it is still under review
If you need to remove an approved contribution from BARS, contact the team at support@stopbars.com with your contribution ID and reason for removal.
Display Name
Your name is publicly visible on the Contribution Dashboard to all visitors. You can control how your name appears publicly across BARS. Navigate to your account settings and under Preferred Display Name Mode, select one of:- First Name
- First Name + Last Initial
- VATSIM CID
Top Contributors
The Top Contributors leaderboard on the Contribution Dashboard recognises users who submit the most contributions. It’s our way of saying thank you and giving recognition to the community members who go above and beyond in expanding airport support.Thank You
Thank you for contributing to BARS. Every contribution helps expand global airport coverage, increases compatibility with more scenery packages, and makes real-time airport lighting available to more worldwide. Your work directly supports the growth of the platform and the community.Connect your Discord account to receive the contributor role in the BARS Discord server.
Contribution Dashboard
View your contributions, track review status, and see the Top Contributors leaderboard.
Discord
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