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    This Week's Meaningless Topic (#115) (Nov 18)

    in The Neil Hill Memorial Lounge

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    3 hours ago, wain71 said:

    a side question here John, why do they not contest scrums in Rugby League? is it a rule or something else? makes them a bit pointless...

     

    From: Breaking the Law: bring back contested scrums in rugby league | NRL | The Guardian

     

    As scrums are now, they may as well make the players form human pyramids. Why not? A rugby league scrum’s only purpose is to gather six players in one part of the field and alternate possession. Blokes get a rest. And that’s it. It’s the Ritual of Handover. To which most thinking people ask, why have them at all?

     

    I love Rugby Union and League is supposed to be faster, more dynamic but it's never grabbed me.  I like the almost medieval style of Rugby Union - none of this hand the ball over after a couple of goes..

     

     

     

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    This Week's Meaningless Topic (#115) (Nov 18)

    in The Neil Hill Memorial Lounge

    Posted

    Glenn McGrath, tripping over a football in cricket warmup session - Ashes 2005. Oh dear, what a shame, he couldn’t play the match.

     

    For the uninitiated, cricket is a proper sport played by men who respect the Umpire (referee).  Glenn McGrath was an ok-ish bowler (pitcher for our US friends) who had some moderate success against England over the years.  
     

    Over to our Aussie friends! 

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    This Week's Meaningless Topic (#112)(Oct 28)

    in The Neil Hill Memorial Lounge

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    10 hours ago, Sniper31 said:

    Every A-10 pilot that showed up when we called them on the radio in need of fire support RIGHT F****** NOW. If I ever run into any A-10 pilot in a bar, drinks are on me. Saved my bacon on more than a few occasions in some rough firefights.

     

    At a leadership team event with work we had a presentation by one Gary Prout who had received a Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (one below Victoria Cross) for his actions in Afghanistan.  He does it as part of a "making decisions quickly under pressure" session and once we got our bad decisions out of the way, his story had us in tears. He uses talking about it as therapy in a way but he called out the A-10 pilots that came in to help him - said it was the best and most daring flying he'd ever witnessed and without doubt saved his life.    He'd never been able to find out who the pilots were which was a shame - he wanted to buy them a beer. 

     

     

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    This Week's Meaningless Topic (#110) (Oct 14)

    in The Neil Hill Memorial Lounge

    Posted · Edited by gpickup

    B.  Twenties.   I was in the Royal Air Force, care free and living life for the moment.  I loved my time at Cranwell and the friends made.  Seems that things are just a little harder in my fourties' and with kids - more responsibilities now I guess (but I wouldn’t be without the kids, and wife!!).   Good times, fond memories, great friends.  
     

    Oh, and cheaper car insurance kicks in at 25!!

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    Shane Warne

    in The Neil Hill Memorial Lounge

    Posted · Edited by gpickup

    He was the scourge of my team (England) but what a wizard.  Toward the end of his career I remember watching him play a game miked up.  He was chatting to the commentators (I think Gilchrist was one) and said, “I’ll have him out 5th ball” as he came in to bowl.  He then went on to say what would happen ball by ball and what the batsman would do.   He was right, 5th ball and batsman out exactly as he said.  He wasn’t just a great spin bowler but he could read the game and the players better than anyone.  Best captain Australia never had and an equally awesome commentator - what a star. RIP

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    What we are working on - 2022

    in Orbx Company Updates

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    On 2/10/2022 at 12:16 AM, Anna Cicognani said:

    Happy New Year - late, we know. But the Summer holidays in Australia are still a thing, even if the weather has been mostly inclement so far, but there is still time!

     

    While everyone has had some small amounts of downtime, pondering life and the universe, the Orbx team has been reflecting on 2021, what we set to do and what we actually achieved. As you all know, lately we have been mega busy working with Microsoft on the release of the Australia World Update on Microsoft Flight Simulator and the Fokker. They have been labours of love over many many months, and we are really proud of the results (stay tuned re Fokker as we will be releasing an update with fixes and new functionality). We think the Australian update is the best (and certainly most extensive) so far - if we can say so ourselves!

     

    As a bit of a summary... during 2021 we released 18 Airports (with our HQ in YMEN across 3 platforms), 10 Cities, 22 Indy airports, 3 regions, 1 traffic simulator, 3 missions (the Santa Run, the Halloween Run and the Brisbane River Run) and our first aircraft, the Edgley Optica. Of these releases, 47 were Microsoft Flight Sim products, 8 Prepar3D and 5 X-Plane.

     

    The airport list, in case you need to complete the 2021 collection:

     

    • LWSK - Skopje International Airport
    • EG41 - Fishburn Airfield
    • EGSG - Stapleford Airfield 
    • YBBN - Brisbane International Airport V2
    • LFKX - Meribel Airport 
    • KEYW - Key West International Airport
    • EGTR - Elstree Aerodrome
    • EGKA - Shoreham (Brighton) Airport
    • CYBD - Bella Coola Airport
    • LDSP - Split Airport
    • S45 - Siletz Bay State Airport
    • EGHI - Southampton Airport
    • EGPB - Sumburgh Airport
    • YBBN - Brisbane International Airport
    • 1WA6 - Fall City Airport
    • PAKT - Ketchikan International Airport
    • LDSP - Split Airport 
    • ...and as mentioned, YMEN Essendon Airport -  for P3D, MSFS and XP11
       

    The cities have been VERY exciting products to make and see in action in MSFS: Paris, Singapore, Brisbane (also for P3D), Adelaide, Frankfurt (then incorporated in the German update), Cape Town, Dubai, Mumbai, and Auckland.
     

    Often we get asked about compatibility and inclusion when the MSFS world updates get done. Holger in particular works on the compatibility once the WUs are out. We don't get to see the final versions of photogrammetry from Microsoft (yes - not even for the AU Update) so we have to wait until those are released and then make modifications. As an aside, a number of people wonder why bother buying add-ons when MS will then incorporate similar changes in an update. My answer here is simple: it's a bit like going to the movies vs Netflix / Prime.... if you want to watch a movie when it gets out (and talk about it at your next dinner party), you pay a ticket now, and then yes maybe it will come out on Netflix or whatever subscription you have, and you can watch it for free. Up to you if you want to be there first, or wait for later. Personal choice.  I paid $35 last week to watch the new Dune (awesome BTW), now I own it, and I am sure it will be included on Prime in 3-4 months, and I do not care. Again, personal choice.

    Ok where were we...

     

    Let's see what is in store (for the moment) in 2022.

     

    • Prague for all sims, first one out will be MSFS (imminent!)
    • Landmarks Panama Canal is about to be finished too, with lots of exciting features
    • Updates to both our New Zealand mesh (the promised high-resolution LiDAR data) and Landmarks Auckland
    • More of our PC-based landmarks products to be adjusted for release on Xbox
    • OpenLC Asia - tricky as Eugene, the developer, is in the Ukraine and there have been disruptions there, plus this is such a HUGE project and we don't have firm dates yet
    • A swag of aircraft for MSFS - we will release the names and models as we get closer to getting them out, as it seems aircraft sometimes hit snags due to sim-based functionality
    • A very special project: YMML aka Tullamarine / Melbourne main airport, which will be led by Ed and Marcus, plus a Melbourne city pack with a number of POIs to make this city great again ;-)
    • For MSFS, KCRW Chuck Yeager, KFAT Fresno, KPBI Palm Beach (also for P3D), VTSP Phuket and KBOI Boise. For P3D and maybe a bit delayed - TrueEarth Eastern Alps. We are looking at making YBBN Brisbane for XPL too, and a special GB North Landmarks pack for MSFS.

     

    Our Indies are also all busy with these new projects.

     

    From Marcus Nyberg we have ESSA Stockholm Arlanda in heavy development. Marcus revisits his ESP classic and brining it to MSFS with all new modelling textures. You can check the progress at The (very cool) Arlanda Journal. https://www.facebook.com/The-Arlanda-Journal-109400158308529

     

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    Finn Hansen takes on another Norwegian airport and he has ENGM Oslo in his sights. We hope to see this towards the middle of this year with progress going well with this major hub.

     

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    Andreas Hegi takes a visit down to the gateway of the Dolomites with LIPB Bolzano Airport and he’s been bitten by the “interior terminal” bug. 

     

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    Another that has decided to try out the interior modelling fad is Rasha Tucakov as he looks to wrap up LYPG Podgorica as an addition to his Balkan Peninsula destinations.

     

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    After the successful LKSK Skiathos, Matteo Veneziani wasted no time in revisiting KBUR Burbank as he works on a new version for MSFS with reworked models and textures and new groundpoly. This was necessary as we look to use this as the basis for the X-Plane version of the airport and will be available at a discount for existing owners. After that, Matteo will begin work on YBCG Gold Cost as well as look to finalise LIPH Treviso.


    Ken Hall is busy on working YMLT Launceston which will be a great addition to his home on the Apple Isle and he is in his element with some of the older buildings and bringing them to life, warts and all.

     

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    And over in New Zealand, Tim Harris is feeling rejuvenated with his work on NZNV Invercargill and really pushing the limits on where art meets reality.

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    Our MSFS mesh wizard, Dmytro Krikunov (if the name sounds familiar, it is because he is the son of Eugene our Global lead developer) is finalising the much awaited NZ Mesh update with 1m LiDAR in selected areas and his next region will be South America! That’s right, the whole continent.

     

    Phew!

     

    OK that is what we have got for the moment. I know many of you will have suggestions of what we should do next, and we are very happy to hear them (no guarantee though ;-) ).

     

    Hope you are all keeping safe and well. COVID has spread a bit through the Orbx team but overall we have been able to keep going OK. Hope you are too!

     

    Till next time....

     

    Hi Anna,

     

    Thanks for this update which shares an exciting future.  May I ask, will there be more Throwback Thursday releases?

     

    thanks!

    Twin Otter and Honeycomb - Bravo Throttle Quadrant

    in Microsoft Flight Simulator

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    2 hours ago, wain71 said:

    thanks Graeme, do you need any other software like SPADnext etc or do they work properly with their own? I have a few panels I may sell now and make some room as I don't really use them...

    They work fine by themselves.  You can setup multiple profiles in MSFS for whatever config you have the gear (mainly quadrant) set to as they are physically very adaptable (single eng prop, twin prop, twin jet, 4 jet etc).  You should download a tiny patch to get the lights working but otherwise they are real simple.  First yoke and quadrant I bought and I liked the quality too.  

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    Twin Otter and Honeycomb - Bravo Throttle Quadrant

    in Microsoft Flight Simulator

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    5 minutes ago, wain71 said:

    @John Heatonhow easy is it to remove the Honeycombe? I ask because my PC / desk is also where I run our family cleaning business from, I have an old Saitek yoke in the loft, I got fed up with having to move it every time I needed to do some quotes / invoicing.....could really do with 2 desks in the converted bedroom really......I also got fedup with having all these different things plugged in but the Honeycombe systems looks like it's all you would need....great set up you have there...

    They’re big units but they are simple to move.   They have two screw tight clamps to hold them in place and a rubber mat underneath for padding and friction to stop them moving.  
    I also have one desk and keep mine in a cupboard when not used.   So yes, they’re simple to move.  

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