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    EGAA - Belfast is Digital Art

    in Community Screenshots

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Sniper31 said:

    I have been thoroughly enjoying this scenery since it's release. I agree Pete, it is a marvelous package. Your images have captured some of the immersive ambiance of it. Very nice! :) 

    Thanks Landon:)

    I predict I will be spending quite a bit of time here:lol:

     

    1 hour ago, Jack Sawyer said:

    Holy smoke Pete!  I did the exact same thing today.  I agree 100%, this sets the bar very high.  I learned how to use the Xbox controller in drone mode and roamed around in there and all over outside, I must have taken 200 shots.  This will be plenty for comics, I already have some ideas.  Brilliant shots here!

    Thanks Jack

    Good for you & the developer needs all of us to support him.

     

    It is really incredible  that he has achieved the quality level that he has.  The file size footprint

    is tiny and it is so smooth and fluid.  This is what , to me makes you realize that this is  a

    true next generation simulator.

     

    I can imagine a comic or two with a friendly Leprechaun & a few other fairy folk running up and down

    the corridors - hint, hint , nudge , nudge :lol: 

     

    How do you like the drone?

    I kinda figured that once you got the hang of it, there would be no holding you back!

    Cheers & thank you:)

    It is appreciated 

     

    29 minutes ago, paulb said:

    Quite amazing how graphics and  levels of detail continue to improve Pete! :)

     

    Soon we won't need aircraft. We can just walk around the terminals! ;)

    Thanks Paul! It truly is on many different levels!

    I have almost 4 MM miles logged over my life so far, and I've spent a fair amount of 

    time walking around terminals

     

    Trust me on this one -- the drone is the way to go :lol::lol:

    Cheers Paul and thank you!

     

    25 minutes ago, BradB said:

    Did someone say Bar , it looks like you can wet your whistle here also . Adam , Karl , first round is on Pete . B):P:lol:

     

    I've put my virtual 20£ on the bar lads.  First round is on me!!!

    Oh, and have a bag or two of crisps as well

    Anything goes well with Guinness:D

    Cheers

    Pete

     

     

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    EGAA - Belfast is Digital Art

    in Community Screenshots

    Posted

    This is the most incredibly well rendered,   beautiful and exquisite scenery I have ever seen.

    I have only begin to explore it, so here are a few screenshots from what I got to.

     

    The only downside to it.  Once you have used it, you realize that your expectations

    have been changed forever.

     

    It is simply that good. 

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    MS2020 - Win11,  Su10 Beta , DX12, Rendering - various - Native resolution (1440p), DLSS - Balanced to Quality.

    CPU - 9700k, GPU - RTX3070ti , FPS locked at 30

    No system impact was seen.  The sim & panning were silky smooth at all times.

     

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    2-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-13-10-21-21.j

     

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    The people are all animated. It makes you almost forget that this is a simulation and not a movie :)
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    9-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-13-10-27-45.j

     

    10-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-13-10-29-00.

     

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    12-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-13-10-29-53.


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    15-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-13-10-31-14.


    16-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-13-10-33-12.


    17-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-13-10-33-50.


    18-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-13-10-35-31.


    19-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-13-10-35-47.

     

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    Santa Barbara

    in Community Screenshots

    Posted

    Hi Jack

     

    I like these pictures a lot.:)

    Even though I understand that the vertical stabilizer is so tall on this plane for control with a failed engine

    to balance the thrust.

     

    it just plain looks weird to me. 

     

    BTW about liveries

    A little bit of "goofy" would be quite welcome from time to time

    Go 4 it!!

    Cheers

    Pete

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    EGAA Belfast/Aldergrove International Airport Previews

    in Orbx Partner Announcements

    Posted

    Thank you so much for what you are doing  in such difficult circumstances.

    I appreciate that it is so difficult to concentrate on a project such as this when your mind and heart are breaking over

    the current difficulties.

     

    This looks so fantastic and will bring absolute joy and pleasure to all of us.

     

    Нехай Бог буде з вами, а ви та ваша родина будете в безпеці

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    Sandane Norway

    in Community Screenshots

    Posted

    Sandane Airport is a regional airport serving the village of Sandane in Vestland county, Norway. 

     

    It is notorious for rapidly changing weather , which makes usage  very challenging.

     

    This is an interesting video which gives a good overview 

     

     

    For me, due to a mechanical issue I had an aborted flight.

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    Starting out, all looks fine, although it was -4C and very humid

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    The fjord is pretty as usual.
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    Well maybe not so much ....
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    It's obvious they deal with a lot of snowfall here 
    4-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-02-09-52-10.j

     

    But definitely seemed well prepared for it.
    5-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-02-09-52-29.j

     

    Its a nicely done airport and one which I enjoy a lot.
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    So it looks like we are pretty much all set
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    Whoops , well maybe not , but some engine heat and all should be good.
    9-Problem-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-02-10

     

    It's actually a bit worse than I thought 
    10-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-02-10-17-01.

     

    Explains why they are dressed so warmly.  They know what its like here:rolleyes:
    11-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-02-10-17-19.

     

    Engine started just fine, so now we wait a bit 
    13-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-02-10-26-18.

     

    And here we are ...  All shut down, because no matter how hard we tried, we couldn't get the cargo door to close.

    Broken part and with supply chain issues , we have to wait  for another flight to bring in what we need.
    14-Flight-Simulator-2022-08-02-10-22-50.

     

    Thanks for viewing 

    Cheers:)

     

     

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    4 from Down Under

    in Community Screenshots

    Posted

    On 8/1/2022 at 8:00 PM, BradB said:

    Four good one’s Pete . :):)

    Hi John

    Thank you

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 8/1/2022 at 8:28 PM, Kodiak73 said:

    4 outstanding shots Pete, keep it up!!

    Thanks!

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 8/1/2022 at 9:32 PM, gumbypickett said:

    Now that's a tough call to choose one.

    I like them all, great colours.B)

    cheers

    Gumby

    Thank you Gumby

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 8/1/2022 at 9:46 PM, Sniper31 said:

    Super immersive images Pete!

    Thanks Landon:)

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 8/1/2022 at 9:50 PM, John Heaton said:

    I.M.H.O. - the third one is the best - a little "Clearer"

    What made you pick Redcliffe to fly an amphibian from??

    Hi John

    Thanks!  You give me to much credit . :lol::lol:

    It was purely by random chance as I was trying to remember the code for something different

    and  YRED came to mind for  some reason.

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 8/1/2022 at 10:11 PM, adambar said:

    Beautiful set of sunset captures Pete! :)

     

    On 8/2/2022 at 12:11 AM, paulb said:

    What's the saying? Red sky at night...................

    Great shots Pete :)

     

    6:59 am it was , but thanks !!

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 8/2/2022 at 12:28 AM, wain71 said:

    nice Pete, very nice, all look fine to me...

    Thanks Wayne

    cheers

    Pete

     

    On 8/2/2022 at 2:40 AM, VH-KDK said:

    Excellent skies in these images R.:)

     

    Thank you Martyn

    Cheers

     

    On 8/2/2022 at 5:32 AM, Caluma65 said:

    Superb set of shots!  That sky is something else!  Cheers,

     

    Calum

    Thanks Calum

    Good to see you back on the forums again

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 8/2/2022 at 6:38 AM, lifejogger said:

    Great lighting and clouds!!!!!!!!

    Thanks John

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 8/2/2022 at 8:07 AM, boetie said:

    Breauties Pete. If it is Redcliffe in Oz it must be dawn. One of my fave sights seeing the sun rising over the Pacific.

    Thanks for sharing mate.

    Cheers

    Graeme :)

     

    Thanks Graeme

    As I mentioned above -  6:59 am  . You got it!

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 8/2/2022 at 8:48 AM, carlosqr said:

    Great lightning Pete

    I like sunsets a lot

    Cheers

    Carlos

    Thanks Carlos

    Me too , and also sunrises. 

    But if you go under the hood, most games don't differentiate between sunrise/sunset anyhow

    so it all looks the same.

    Cheers:)

    Pete

     

    On 8/2/2022 at 9:12 AM, Jack Sawyer said:

    Looks nice Pete with your trademark legendary orange.  Very pretty shots.

    Thank you:)

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    23 hours ago, Iain Emms said:

    Very nice set of shots Pete. 

    cheers 

    Iain 

    Thank you 

    All the best Iain :)

    Pete

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    "Local Legend "

    in Community Screenshots

    Posted

    20 hours ago, iliasr said:

    Hi Pete

    thank you so much for these amazing shots, you captured very well Skiathos Summer mood ...

    best wishes  to you from Greece ..!

    Ilias

    Thank you very much Ilias. I am really pleased that you enjoyed them

    All the best:)

    Pete

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    Two years

    in The Neil Hill Memorial Lounge

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Doc_Z said:

    To each his/her own.  Let's not start another "mine's better than yours" thread.

    We  are all adults , whom I hope can  express our honest opinions and preferences in a reasonable and respectful fashion.

    However, if some wish to lower themselves and act like small children, then I support your second comment

    completely.

    Cheers

    Pete

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    "Local Legend "

    in Community Screenshots

    Posted

    On 7/25/2022 at 5:11 PM, Aussieflyer38 said:

    Great pictorial Renault, like it.:)

     

    Don

    Thanks Don

    All the best!

    Pete

     

    On 7/25/2022 at 7:22 PM, craigeaglefire said:

    Wonderful shots, Pete

     

    you have captured great Skiathos ambience with lots of detail,

     

    & the Goose, the sounds of those big radials are a treat,

     

    very well done!

    Thanks Craig :)

    Sometimes a plan comes together  as they say!

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 7/25/2022 at 7:25 PM, BradB said:

    Hard to top these shots Pete , you are da man ........:):D

    Thanks John

    I don't know about that, Just an old git plugging away in his basement

    and having an absolute ball with this stuff!

    Cheer

    Pete

     

    On 7/25/2022 at 11:17 PM, VH-KDK said:

    Beautiful colourful scenery R.

    The Goose had had very positive reviews as well and reasonably priced too.

    Thanks Martyn

    I got mine at the last Orbx sale. 

     

    What I really like about it is that there is none of the fancy electronics that make

    me feel like I'm trying to fly an apple watch. Instead, its pretty rough and ready

    and as others have said it handles well.  But the sound pack with it, is almost better

    than the aircraft.

     

    Sometimes I just sit on the runway listening to it idle.  It is that good:)

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 7/26/2022 at 12:47 AM, wain71 said:

    superb shots there Pete, I did notice though that the lady in blue appears quite frequently in your shots...:D

    Thanks Wayne

    Yes she definitely does seem to get around the community :)

    And she is a very busy lady, her phone always seems to be in use!

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 7/26/2022 at 1:59 AM, Iain Emms said:

    Grand set of shots these Pete.

    cheers 

    Iain 

    Thanks so much Iain

    Cheers!

    Pete

     

    On 7/26/2022 at 3:45 AM, Caluma65 said:

    Superb set of shots.  Cheers,

     

    Calum

    Thanks Calum:)

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 7/26/2022 at 9:10 AM, Stillwater said:

    I am totally confused, Pete. The one-who-was-always-so-pretty-in-red has now turned into a new variation. Probably a new escape variation, dangerously infective. And, as we can see, already very broadly distributed in Orbxland.

    We can only hope that there will not be any new travel restrictions upcoming.

     

    Gosh , you are so right Gerold. I hadn't thought about that

    But no worries, I have a really good virus scanner on my pc

    She'll be stopped in her tracks before she gets to far :lol::lol:

    Do You ? 

     

    But in any case,  the travel restrictions won't be much , Just a quick scan and you will be on your way!

    All the best

    Pete

    Cheers

    Pete

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    Perhaps the most surreal moment I have ever had with a flight sim .....

    in Community Screenshots

    Posted

    On 7/22/2022 at 5:35 PM, BradB said:

    Spectacular shots Pete , sorry I can't see any better ............ :):(

    Thanks John!

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 7/22/2022 at 6:01 PM, Patrick Cox said:

    You mean the alien face?

     

    Yes indeed :)

     

    On 7/22/2022 at 7:22 PM, VH-KDK said:

    After a second look I got it.:)

    How incredible.

    It was already a top class set of views and I like that Goose too.

    Hi Martyn

    First of all , it is great to see you commenting again

    You were missed :)

    Thank you, I am pleased you enjoyed them

    The Goose is a great aircraft.  It is simple & very hands on, and the sound package that it comes with

    just has to be heard to be believed.

    All the best 

    Pete

     

    On 7/22/2022 at 7:36 PM, Sniper31 said:

    What a great looking set of images Pete, and I see the face too. Not sure if it's supposed to resemble someone specific or not, but I see a face. But, more important, your scenery is looking grand indeed :) 

     

    Landon

    Thanks Landon

    I was pleased with it as well

    No, not anyone specific. I just found it interesting that a bit of snow cover could result in something like that

    I paused the sim and played with the snow cover to see if I could enhance it, but just a small adjustment and  it was gone - never to return 

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 7/22/2022 at 8:21 PM, adambar said:

    Time to wrap it up for today Pete. :D

    Maybe for the rest of the month Adam!

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 7/22/2022 at 11:50 PM, paulb said:

    Excellent set Pete. Great colours :)

    Thanks Paul

    Good to see you again!

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 7/23/2022 at 12:49 AM, John Mac said:

    Excellent set of shots! It’s an apparition in the last shot! Common enough in Ireland!

    John.

    Thanks John

    I have enjoyed a pint of two of Guinness in my time, and I once had a similar experience.

    Swore off the stuff & now just stick to a good malt.:lol::lol:

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 7/23/2022 at 1:26 AM, andiflyit said:

    Nice set Pete but I cannot see a face or so...:):o

     

    On 7/23/2022 at 4:44 AM, wain71 said:

    great shots Pete, though I see no aliens...

    What can I say guys...  

    On the other hand, it might be a very good thing that you didn't when some of us did !!

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 7/23/2022 at 10:23 AM, Iain Emms said:

    Splendid set of shots these Pete.

    cheers 

    Iain 

    Thank you very much Iain

    I appreciate it:)

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    On 7/24/2022 at 7:48 AM, Stillwater said:

    Really great shots, Pete. It took me only 4 looks to recognize what you meant, I was looking for something in red.

    Honestly, Mackay would not come into my mind for planning a flight to Mt. Cook...

    Thanks Gerold

    Ah, the "in" famous young lady .  She is still about , but I found at Skiathos, she is everywhere in blue!

    Mackay was the closest "Orbx" airport I have , so that was where I left from.

    Took a while to get to Mt. Cook though ...:rolleyes:

    Cheers

    Pete

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    reset system, few HDD questions

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    Just to add to Landon's excellent advice .  I bought an inexpensive  usb 3.0 to 2.5 in sata III cable which I have

    used to do what you were enquiring about.  

     

    I'm not good anymore with putting my fingers into the internal workings of a PC , so this way I just plug it into 

    a usb port after the machine is up and running. This way I avoid the issue that Landon mentioned that the machine may

    try to boot off this drive .  Then a quick format and it is ready for use.

     

    Glad to hear that you are up and running again :)

    SSD's - there is never such a thing as too many !

    Cheers

    Pete

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    Perhaps the most surreal moment I have ever had with a flight sim .....

    in Community Screenshots

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    Spoiler alert ... If you can't see it, look directly under the left float in the last screenshot

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    Orbx NZ mesh, Big Radials Grumman Goose (paint by Jan Kees @jankees), Rex Accuseasons

     

    0-Title-Flight-Simulator-2022-07-21-19-0

     

    Sometimes there are things that "just happen" without any rational explanation at all
    Started out from Mackay, Queensland for a flight over to Mt.Cook, NZ
    1-Mackay-Flight-Simulator-2022-07-22-14-

     

    Stopped for fuel and & snack at Mt. Cook a/p and we're off again
    2-Flight-Simulator-2022-07-21-18-38-49.j

     

    As they say, everything is just "tickety boo" & we're just humming along
    3-Flight-Simulator-2022-07-21-18-43-03.j

     

    Couldn't ask for anything better.  Recently upgraded to Win 11 without issues, MS2020 really hums along.
    Happy with my visual fidelity ...life is good 
    4-Flight-Simulator-2022-07-21-19-12-09.j


    I started thinking if the sim actually had an opinion, what would it think ?

    Looking down , I was shocked to see my answer .... looks like she is happy with it all !
    12-Flight-Simulator-2022-07-21-19-13-27.

     

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    Santa Barbara panorama...

    in Community Screenshots

    Posted

    Absolute stunner!

    It is incredible to think back to the days of FSX and realise how far technology has come.

    I am absolutely loving the perspective one gets with this type of monitor. Just superb

    And the screenshot is pretty darn good as well :)

    Cheers

    Pete

     

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    Screenshot contest by me.

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    Posted

    39 minutes ago, Iain Emms said:

    Hello JJJ yes it's still the themed contest this month then what I might do next month go back to normal then the month after that a themed contest.

    As long as there are Orbx or partners products are in the shot its allowed.

    But if you win a contest the prize can only be an Orbx product and not a partners product.

    cheers 

    Iain 

    Clear & concise :)

    Should clear up any confusion 

    Thank you & I'm glad you're staying on

    It wouldn't be the same without you

    Pete

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    July 2022 Screenshot contest! Prize? Any Orbx product of your choice!

    in Community Screenshots

    Posted

    Cheers

    R

     

    Sometimes inflight medical emergencies, require putting down at the closest airport on route that can handle your

    aircraft .  The patient  is receiving the best of care and is stable in hospital although in critical condition.

     

    Under the circumstances, all passengers were understanding , and BA is now  rolling back out to resume its journey.

     

    Orbx KCBE - Bryce Canyon

    1-Flight-Simulator-2022-07-06-19-22-13.j

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    ##*0)!!3?<<# Pardon my language but......

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    Posted

    Hi Don

     

    I truly believe that most people when they get up in the morning don't go through a thought process

    which goes along the lines of  "Well what/who can I s...w up today ?"

     

    So the next time you see your son-in-law , give him a hug and tell him you were sorry that you lost it.

     

    In the greater scheme of things called life, don't sweat the small stuff.  And  this is the small stuff.

     

    As TTM says this is the chance to get a new start with your system and an opportunity to have what you 

    want & need.

     

    And yes, I've done exactly what happened to you - twice as a matter of fact.  Frustrating as  h..l , yes, but the 

    world didn't come to an end , although it seemed it might at the time.

     

    So have an adult beverage or your choice on us, take a deep breath and carry on.

     

    Cheers

    Pete

     

    PS - buy your wife flowers, LOTS of flowers:)

     

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