Sniper31

I'm going to say S93 Cle Elum

Good news indeed

This is looking mighty fine, and normally Florida has no interest to me...but, this could change that!

These sliders really showcase what the great artists at Orbx can do with this great new MSFS platform. And yes, I agree with Jon and Nick above, a platform it is. But, in my opinion, one of the best flight sim platforms we GA simmers have ever had access to! Asobo and MS have really planted the flag with MSFS and Orbx looks to grab the flag and run with it. Can't wait to see what else Orbx developers do for this new sim platform. Exciting times in the sim world indeed

This is some great stuff from Orbx! Will be exciting to see all these in the new sim

This is great news! I love me some Norway scenery and I love me some fjords! I just love saying the word "fjord"...this looks to be one to keep my eyes on. Great looking so far Finn!

So "they" have got to you too, I see. 'Oh, that mysterious light in the sky....it's just a reflection, or a weather anomaly. Nothing to see here....move along. Oh, and look into this device please.'

I love the hi-tech system routing passengers to the boarding stairs in this picture

Good to hear your update Dale, and nice to see you back here. See you in the virtual skies

Wow, now isn't a small world? When you went up there in 1977, I was living in those exact mountains, about a 30 minute drive from the top of the tram. I would have been 7 at the time

I have been using this since the driver release several weeks ago, and I am still awed by the effects every time I fire up P3D 4.5 All my Orbx scenery looks so much better, all my A2A cockpits look clearer, sharper and more alive, AND the sim runs smoother as well! Nvidia definitely hit a home run with these new options/effects.

This is a fun thread! Keep 'em coming

I hope a good time was had by all

What an awesome set of pics of the crew JV...great idea for this thread!

I have just returned to the flight sim scene to find this sad news...there is some wonderful testament to Neil's tremendous work and love of flight simming in this thread, and that makes me smile at least. I personally have enjoyed Neil's work on numerous occasions, and it was always enjoyable to see him around on the site here, tirelessly working on freeware updates. My heartfelt condolences to all that knew him...

Wow! Just wow! That subLOGIC box alone is enough for the price of admission...and look at that giant AC adapter behind the monitor! Man, those bricks used to get so hot. Very cool

YES!! Those are the ones! Man, that is nostalgia right there. Looks just like I remember Thanks for that wonderful trip down memory lane Russ

Man O man, that stupid old tape drive...haha... I had one of those for my Commodore Vic 20. Way I remember it, that tape drive took like an hour and a half to load up games. I never had a flight sim program for my Vic 20 though, mostly just those old text adventure games. What a relic that thing was.

My first flying was on a C64 with FSII and those awesome paper maps that came with it. I loved those old paper maps, which there were four of for those that need a reminder (it was a long time ago haha): New York region, Seattle region, San Francisco region and the Chicago region. I would spend as much time studying those maps to pick airports to fly to as I would actual sim flying. I love maps and land navigation...give me a compass, protractor and a good map and I can navigate just about anywhere.

Love the weather forcasting stone and sign! Awesome!

Awesome Neil, thank you!

You may not be aware yet, but Orbx has revived the venerable Meigs Field...in all its past glory! Just look for it on the FTX Product page...KCGX Meigs field. And a hearty welcome to you here. As a career combat Soldier, I have always appreciated the work of the Public Affairs folks who sometimes have to protect us Grunts from our own stupidity

Yes, great to hear about everyone's background on here. Enjoying the stories

Very cool little story there about your son and you Frank. Thanks for sharing that.

Real Name: Landon From: Tennessee, USA Origin Of nickname: Up until recent injuries in Afghanistan, I've spent 9 of my 17 years in the military as a trained combat sniper. As for the number '31' it is simply my favorite number. About me: Born and raised in California, joined U.S. Army in 1989. Have been stationed most of my career here in Tennessee, but I've deployed to Iraq back in '91, and then again a few times since 2003, finished off with a recent 'trip' to Afghanistan (worked with some Aussie troops there, and even flew a few missions on Aussie Ch-47 helicopter's, and was very impressed with the flight crew's piloting). On this last trip I suffered injuries that have put my deployments to an end, and I get to finish my career at a desk In two years though, I can retire from the military and move on to a different career. Married to a wonderful woman who's stuck with me through all the recent deployments overseas. No children. Flight SimMy first experience with flight simming was on SubLogic's Flight Simulator, back in 1982 or 83 (can't remember exactly...lol). Since then, I have been addicted to every version of Microsoft Flight Simulator, as well as various combat flight sims. Then I discovered FTX and the virtual World was forever changed for me. This was taken of me sitting on my Hummer with my rifle in hand, in Afghanistan, about a month before I was wounded. Man, I miss my rifle...