John Venema

Thanks for dropping in Wendy. Neil was a much respected and loved member of the ‘Orbx family’ and we miss him too. His contributions to the hobby are being enjoyed by tens of thousands of people worldwide so his legacy very much lives on. All our best wishes to you and your family.

Yes all our in-house developed airports are multi-platform these days, so P3D and XP11.

Located closer to Cuba than Miami, Key West benefits from year-round sunshine, tropical delights and stunning sunsets. Key West Airport is sat along the stunning Smathers Beach providing you with great views on the wing as you come into land on the short runway. Watch as the waves roll in and sea sparkle ahead of you. Situated on an island that is only 8-square miles means that the airport is relatively small. Only a 5,076-foot runway is used to get your aircraft into the air. The largest aircraft to visit the airport is a Delta Air Lines 737-700, with American soon to have an A319 visit frequently. This short runway, along with regularly high temperatures, often means pilots face a challenging take off with a small margin of error. Key West Seaplane Adventures is also based out of Key West offering scenic flights around the islands on tourist trips. Sparing no details, we have included all the buildings, hotels and major landmarks surrounding the airport, along with smaller details such as road signs, benches and much more. Extra attention is paid to ensuring the ultra-high-resolution satellite imagery blends seamlessly into the water and surrounding area. You can even see the detailed reefs under the water near the runway. Combining our experience of X-Plane development with our love for tropical and sun-drenched destinations, Key West is the perfect blend of visual delight and silky-smooth performance. The carefully crafted airport comes complete with PBR materials on all surfaces in the airport and finely detailed static aircraft in the airport for the ultimate Key West experience. With the unique Caribbean atmosphere and vibe, be sure to take a Cessna around the island to indulge yourself. Escape the winter chill and head to tropical Key West Airport. FEATURES Ultra-high-resolution satellite imagery surrounding the airport Plenty of detailed 3D models from terminal buildings to road signage Includes surrounding buildings such as hotels and major landmarks Fully PBR compliant for the most realistic looking models Visually breathtaking approach along the coast Several static aircraft bringing the airport to life Seamlessly blends into the upcoming TrueEarth US Florida KEYW Key West airport is due for release at the same time as TrueEarth USA Florida, and we will offer a bundle deal discount on KEYW for customers buying both at the same time. Stay tuned for more screenshots in the coming weeks!

This is a VERY significant development for all users. I have pinned this topic. I encourage some of us to share the results of these settings. Here is what EGHI looks for me with a 0.56 setting now (expand to see the 4K image):

If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. Enough said.

Ok Gregg, I will amend the announcement. Don't want to ruffle any feathers ...

Thanks for "considering investing" Orbx does not create airports to be used for real-world training or commercial use by airlines. We sell to hobbyists and present 'facsimiles' of airports and are restricted to what imagery is currently available for us to license. In this instance we have licensed 2016 imagery which will not have any new works in it. I have passed your feedback onto the developers and they will investigate further, perhaps a patch post-release.

The historic capital of Scotland awaits. Orbx continues to develop exciting new locations within the world of flight simulation, with the imminent release of EGPH Edinburgh Airport for both Prepar3D V4 and X-Plane 11. In-House team Gaya Simulations has faithfully recreated the busy airport using the latest techniques and features to give you the most realistic experience possible. Using HD PBR textures to provide an unprecedented level of detail throughout - in particular on the airport apron. Explore the fully modelled fire stations, hotels and office buildings that surround the airport, or watch as the airport comes to life with animated traffic throughout. This version of the airport takes into account many of the airport’s recent changes, including the old Runway 12/30, which closed in March 2018. Note that our airport depicts all ground areas based on our licensed imagery from 2016-2017. We may look into an update to add new aircraft parking areas in the future. Throughout the scenery, enjoy impressive 3D custom modelling of the main terminal areas and beyond. Smaller details such as ground service equipment scatter the airport apron, which brings the airport to life.. Edinburgh’s iconic Air Traffic Control tower sits tall and mighty behind the main terminal building and has been recreated using highly detailed modelling and texturing. As the sun sets, be sure to see the ATC tower lit up with its powerful purple tones. As Scotland’s busiest airport, Edinburgh airport is an all-purpose airport with vast connections to major cities and destinations around the world. The airport’s official tagline of “where Scotland meets the world” certainly rings true as whether you want to fly a local carrier or travel further afield, the airport will keep you entertained for hours to come. Long-haulers can enjoy trips down into the Middle-East, whilst those who prefer those shorter flights can easily reach exciting European destinations. Taking full advantage of the features X-Plane 11 has to offer, you can enjoy the impressive night lighting illuminate beautifully on the apron and also a range of animated traffic inside and outside the airport perimeter. Firetrucks, fuel trucks, buses and more will make Edinburgh airport come to live. Full PBR material and high-resolution imagery also come as standard with Edinburgh airport, along with the easy installation process through Orbx Central. Designed to blend in with TrueEarth GB North, you can enjoy approaching the airport from any direction to enjoy approaches that lead you right over the cultural city. Be sure to spot historic landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle or Arthur's Seat as you arrive or depart. Excitingly, Edinburgh begins paving the way for simultaneous releases on both Prepar3D and X-Plane platforms. Whichever simulator you choose to fly into Edinburgh Airport, you will enjoy an immersive experience for Scotland’s busiest airport. Quick fun fact: Now the 6th biggest airport in the UK, Edinburgh airport started life as the most northerly British air defence base during the first World War. AT A GLANCE Realistic rendition of Edinburgh airport based on our licensed 2016-2017 imagery High-resolution photoscenery surrounding the airport Detailed and performance-friendly 3D modelling for the airport and beyond Superb ground textures with environmental wear-and-tear for that realistic effect Fire station, hotels and offices all fully modelled with impressive detailing Dynamic lighting across the whole airport bringing the airport at night to life Impressive rendering of the iconic ATC tower at Edinburgh complete with accurate lighting during night Edinburgh comes to live with a range of animated traffic including firetrucks, fuel tankers and more SAM jetways to make it easy to connect to your aircraft at aircraft stands Developed by GayaSimulations, known for their challenging Courchevel Airport EGPH Edinburgh Airport for X-Plane 11 is now in late beta testing and will be released soon, on the same day as the Prepar3Dv4 version. More screenshots from the team to follow!

The historic capital of Scotland awaits. Orbx continues to develop exciting new locations within the world of flight simulation, with the imminent release of EGPH Edinburgh Airport for both Prepar3D V4 and X-Plane 11. In-House team Gaya Simulations has faithfully recreated the busy airport using the latest techniques and features to give you the most realistic experience possible. Using HD PBR textures to provide an unprecedented level of detail throughout - in particular on the airport apron. Explore the fully modelled fire stations, hotels and office buildings that surround the airport, or watch as the airport comes to life with animated traffic throughout. This version of the airport takes into account many of the airport’s recent changes, including the old Runway 12/30, which closed in March 2018. Note that our airport depicts all ground areas based on our licensed imagery from 2016-2017. We may look into an update to add new aircraft parking areas in the future. Throughout the scenery, enjoy impressive 3D custom modelling of the main terminal areas and beyond. Smaller details such as ground service equipment scatter the airport apron, which brings the airport to life in conjunction with Orbx PeopleFlow. Edinburgh’s iconic Air Traffic Control tower sits tall and mighty behind the main terminal building and has been recreated using highly detailed modelling and texturing. As the sun sets, be sure to see the ATC tower lit up with its powerful purple tones. As Scotland’s busiest airport, Edinburgh airport is an all-purpose airport with vast connections to major cities and destinations around the world. The airport’s official tagline of “where Scotland meets the world” certainly rings true as whether you want to fly a local carrier or travel further afield, the airport will keep you entertained for hours to come. Long-haulers can enjoy trips down into the Middle-East, whilst those who prefer those shorter flights can easily reach exciting European destinations. In Prepar3Dv4, you will also experience effective dynamic lighting and also the use of SODE jetways to give you an immersive experience. Designed to blend in with EU Scotland, enjoy approaching the airport from any direction to enjoy approaches that lead you right over the cultural city. Excitingly, Edinburgh begins paving the way for simultaneous releases on both Prepar3D and X-Plane platforms. Whichever simulator you choose to fly into Edinburgh Airport, you will enjoy an immersive experience for Scotland’s busiest airport. Quick fun fact: Now the 6th biggest airport in the UK, Edinburgh airport started life as the most northerly British air defence base during the first World War. AT A GLANCE Edinburgh airport based on our licensed imagery from 2016-2017. High-resolution orthoimagery surrounding the airport Detailed and performance-friendly 3D modelling for the airport and beyond Superb ground textures with environmental wear-and-tear for that realistic effect Fire station, hotels and offices all fully modelled with impressive detailing Dynamic lighting across the whole airport bringing the airport at night to life Impressive rendering of the iconic ATC tower at Edinburgh complete with accurate lighting during night PBR materials used across the airport, with wet texture appearance during rainy weather SODE jetways to make it easy to connect to your aircraft at aircraft stands Developed by GayaSimulations, known for their EGNX East Midlands Airport EGPH Edinburgh Airport for Prepar3Dv4 is now in late beta testing and will be released soon, on the same day as the X-Plane 11 version. More screenshots from the team to follow!

I’ve added the names below the photo now.

The ballroom before we begin setting up ...

Hello all, This weekend we have no fewer than 18 Orbx staff flying in from all over the world to participate in FS Expo 2019 in Orlando. To give you an idea of the cumulative 250,000+ air miles the team has flown, here are the home airports we departed from: EGLC, EGHI, YMML, YPPH, CYYJ, KDAL, KRDD, LSZH, and KDFW. Some snaps from our journeys: We’ll use this pinned topic to post up some photos of the conference over the weekend. 01913BE7-2DAB-40A3-9FA0-D14CF1F71962.MOV

Stop asking the same question for every release, it’s getting tiresome...

I've created a pinned topic in the FTX Central forum for those customers having issues downloading the TE GB series. This fix also works for those trying to download the cross-platform ZIP files.

Please be aware that whilst many people run the latest public beta builds of X-Plane 11 on their PCs, Orbx does not provide official support for XP11 beta builds. Laminar Research makes their beta builds public for the purposes of getting bug reports from their customers. They also caution against using beta builds for general X-Plane flying. Whilst our airports and regions may run on XP11 betas, we only release product for the last stable full release. At the time of writing this was XP11.26 If you post support topics for issues caused by an XP11 beta build, our support staff and moderators reserve the right to refuse support or lock the topic.

Hello everyone, We are happy to announce that TrueEarth GB Central is now available for X-Plane 11! PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TrueEarth GB Central covers a massive area of 59,383km2 of hand corrected imagery covering the entire central region as shown below in the coverage map. Of particular note are metropolitan areas such as Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle. We have also faithfully recreated scenic areas such as the Lake District, the Peak District, Snowdonia National Park, the North Yorkshire Moors, and the North Wales Coast/Llandudno. If you like castles and cathedrals, then you'll be excited about the hundreds of POIs, especially around Bangor, Caernarfon, Cumbria, Northumbria, and Yorkshire. Features: 37,000 square miles (59,383km2) of hand corrected, crisp, color-matched aerial imagery New autogen technology developed specially for X-Plane 11, allowing thousands of UK-themed houses to be placed at a realistic height with minimal impact on performance 72.5 million individually placed trees, ensuring maximum accuracy in forest areas Well over 4 million buildings at the correct height and location VFR landmarks such as masts, wind farms, churches, power lines, and lighthouses are all accurately placed. Hundreds of custom-modeled 3D POIs Hand-placed and custom modeled landmarks placed throughout the scenery such as bridges, skyscrapers, castles, piers, stadiums and monuments – this is especially noticeable in city areas such as Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle. Sharp and detailed 10-meter mesh brings out stunning detail in natural features such as hills and beaches Superb water masking along the entire coastline Accurate road and rail network blended into the aerial imagery with moving left-hand drive traffic. Control Panel option to use photoreal major roads/motorways or synthetic X-Plane ones. Summer season only with full night-lighting supported We have also added a new built-in decompression feature in FTX Central to greatly reduce the download size ensuring an efficient installation process. In addition to these features, users will get free service packs for life as well as more POI models in future updates. TrueEarth GB Central is now available to purchase from OrbxDirect for AUD $54.95 (approx. USD $39.55 / €33.95 / £30.60), but you can save 10% until 1st January 2019 at 01:00Z! Please note that there is no cross-grade discount from the landclass-based FTX England, Wales or Scotland regions. ** IMPORTANT!! *** Please update to FTX Central v3.3.2.2 before installing. Run FTXC, wait about 20 seconds, then you will see the blue Apply FTX Central Update button. Please run the update before installing TE GB Central. THIS PRODUCT INSTALLATION HAS A DECOMPRESSION STAGE - The TrueEarth Great Britain Central download size is a compact 16GB to save on download time, but we are using a new installation system where we decompress the ortho textures using FTX Central. This expands the total installation to around 77.3GB of drive space. The texture conversion process of 7,188 files can take between 1 to 2+ hours, depending on your CPU speed and the number of cores it has. It is normal during this process for the cooling fans to speed up on your PC. After the download stage is complete, you will still see "Downloading", but the STATUS will change to "Converting" and a countdown of the number of texture files remaining: DO NOT ABORT OR INTERRUPT THE INSTALLATION DURING ANY STAGE! Wait for the tick to appear and the text "Product Installed". Also, Nick has created a support topic for customers who have any installation issues: Roads Control Panel We forgot to add control Panel option to disable the default XP11 roads. We will patch that in via FTX Central soon, but if you can't wait for the patch, copy the attached control_panel.xml into Custom Scenery\Orbx_A_GB_Central_TrueEarth_Custom and it'll appear in FTX Central after a re-start. control_panel.xml Mac Users There is an error in the 1_mac_conversion script which causes much slower conversion. Please use the attached ZIP to replace the conversion script. If you get a permission error just chmod 777 the file. mac_1_conversion.zip control_panel.xml

Yes

That is likely Chichester Cathedral.

We don't have that resolution imagery available for the whole UK. We only license ZL18/19/20 for specific areas at airports. Would you buy a TE region at ZL19 for £400? Because that is what the price would need to be for us to afford the hosting bandwidth costs, perhaps even more. It would also take us about 5-6 times as long to clean up and colour match that resolution of imagery purely because of the sheer size of the files to manage. What we are looking into instead is offering ZL19 areas where flying is popular or interesting. You will see this in the upcoming SP1 for South in central London and Portsmouth at ZL19.

We'll miss November. We are waiting on a bunch of stadiums and other POI models to be finished this week and of course all the bug fixes from beta testing. Aiming for first week in December now, so not too long now.

No we are taking the opposite tack, removing all our buildings from South airports and not including any in Central. Authors of Gateway airports need to start conforming to the XP11 SDK and adding exclusions to their airports. The result will of course be that any airports not upgraded in the Gateway database will be flat without buildings.

We're showing a beta build. Things will be missing. I am using Ultra Weather XP in my shots, as does Filou. Emmsie uses XVision.

It will look near identical since we are using the same in-house production tools for both platforms and the same art assets. P3D won’t have the road overlay option though, and the lighting will look different.

We don't upgrade XP11 airports. If RAF Valley has been done as a Gateway airport then it will be part of default XP.