Jarrad Marshall Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 G'day everyone, I am proud to offer you all a sneak preview of my current major airport project, Innsbruck Airport (LOWI), located in the very heart of the European Alps. A destination that needs no introduction, Innsbruck is one of the iconic airports of the world, with a jaw-dropping backdrop, heart-stopping approaches, and a location smack dab in the heart of Europe, only a short flight away to major German, Swiss, Italian and Austrian mega-hubs. A European destination has long been on my radar, so starting in September last year, I got to work putting the pieces together for this scenery project. Given it is my first foray into the EU (and first non-US airport in quite some time!), I thought it best to pull out all the stops and include something a little extra - hopefully these first screenshots will give you a taste of what's to come. In addition to the airport, an exhaustive coverage area is included (the largest PR area of any ORBX airport to date), many helicopter landing areas, and over 160 detailed landmarks and points of interest. Far beyond the city, explore the peaks of Karwendel, Stubai and Tux Alps, the picturesque Inn, Wipp and Stubai Valleys, a portion of the historic Brenner Pass and even Germany's tallest mountain, Zugspitze. Over a dozen towns and villages dot the Tyrolian landscape, each carefully reproduced with colour-blended scenery and highly-detailed autogen. Keep an eye out for visual cues useful to pilots of all stripes; animated trains, prominent structures (including notable church spires along the flightpath), custom-modelled bridges, hazardous power lines and notable buildings are all lovingly recreated. Innsbruck is the largest city in Western Austria; located in the heart of the intersection of the Inn and Wipp valleys, the city is unofficially known as the Capital of the Alps. A major winter sports destination, the city has hosted several Winter Olympics; evidence of which can be found dotted around the city in the form of stadiums, ski facilities and institutions. Aside from this, Innsbruck is a major university city; campuses are located across the metro area, including noteable locations adjacent to the airport and University Hospital Heliport (LOIU). Be sure to also keep an eye out for the distinctive Tyrolean architecture to both churches and major landmarks alike. Innsbruck Airport itself is Austria's third largest, with major carriers from across Europe serving the popular tourist destination. A true multi-use airport in every sense, Innsbruck caters for aircraft from gliders and helicopters through to Boeing 767's (we won't count the one-off appearance of an A330!). In addition to the busy international terminal, a vibrant business jet / GA terminal (currently undergoing redevelopment) and heavy maintenance facilities, Innsbruck is home several gliding clubs and flying schools. The adjacent heliport - Innsbruck Air Rescue (LOJO) - is a major base for both Rescue and Federal Police services, both utilising EC135 aircraft. Almost all virtual pilots will be aware of the unusual departure and approach procedures for the airport - one of the very best APX designers in the business has come on board to ensure this is replicated as close to the real world as possible. Lighting, navaids, hazard lighting - it's all included and closely matched to real-world specifications. I have endeavoured to capture the atmosphere and palette of the beautiful Tyrol region, whilst still spending a huge amount of time on the "small details". As always, I stress greatly about performance; as such huge efforts have gone into optimising this scenery in anticipation of you flying your favourite resource-heavy airliner - we are currently deep in performance benchmark testing with the team. Whether you are a by-the-book airline captain, bizjet guru, helicopter rescue pilot, casual general aviation flyer or even slow-and-silent glider pilot, ORBX FTX Innsbruck will be the scenery for your simming adventures. Work is ongoing with this airport; we are deep in development and beta testing mode, and as always, no release date is given. I would ask you to please not ask for release dates (thank-you in advance, sincerely!). COMPATIBILITY:- FTX GLOBAL BASE or OPENLC EUROPE is required - the scenery is colour matched to blend with either. - Fully compatible with FTX Vector and Pilots Mesh - Will be compatible with the upcoming FTX Germany South region TOPOGRPAHY & COVERAGE AREA - Massive 2500 sq km of PR at 1m/60cm/30cm - Huge extended coverage area with full LC, 10m Holgermesh, vector roads/rail/powerlines and waterbodies. - 200,000+ building and 800,000+ vegetation autogen placements - Custom seasons files with transitional altitude-based snowlines (mimicking what you would see in a full-blown region). AIRPORT & HELIPORTS: - Innsbruck Airport (LOWI) - The centrepiece of the scenery, in full HD - Innsbruck Air Rescue Heliport (LOJO) - major helicopter base attached to Innsbruck Airport. - Innsbruck University Hospital (LOIU) - the famous rooftop helipad in the city centre. - Hat Tux Heliport / Alpin 5 (LOJT) - forward base for alpine rescue operations, located high up in the Tux Alps. - Fire Service College Heliport (LOIN) - a fun location, and a little hard to find. Training school for local fire/rescue operators. - Emergency Helipad - A nondescript landing area situated adjacent to the railway line near Buch-in-Tirol. SCENERY FEATURES: - Ultra-detailed rendition of LOWI Innsbruck Airport - Enormous coverage area at 30cm and 1m coverage - our largest coverage area yet! - Colour blended and corrected orthoimagery coupled with highly detailed custom autogen - All new static aircraft & ground GSE unique to LOWI - all controllable via the CP and sorted by type (Airliner/Airline Charter/Corporate/GA) - Super high-quality ground poly with environmental effects (oil/rain/sitting water)- Advanced rendering, ambient occlusion and unique night-lighting methods used for maximum realism - Highly detailed and AI-ready APX designed by resident APX guru, Graham Eccleston- Over 160+ landmarks and POI in coverage area, including highly detailed cityscape- Full suite of ObjectFlow, PeopleFlow2, TextureFlow and more included - Complete seasonal variations for immersive experience - Airport modelled on massive on-site photography by Fabian Stuefer, Fabian Klamm & Maximilian Gruber - Optimised for use with high-end airliner products, control panel with full option suite via FTX-Central NOTABLE FEATURES, POI & LANDMARKS - Most major buildings in Innsbruck City Centre including University campus, hospitals, churches and hotels. - 5x animated trains over 30km of routes, including local, ICE and freight (OBB) types. - Both major train stations modelled - Innsbruck Central and Innsbruck Westbahnhof, including brand-new Adlers Hotel - Olympic Park, Tirol Football Stadium and Ramada Olympic Park hotel - Bergisel Olympic Ski Jump - Innsbruck University Technical campus (massive complex next door to airport) - Europa Bridge (one of the tallest in Europe) - Many major churches including Basilika Wilten, Stift Wilten and others - Most noteable apartment towers - 20+ custom modelled bridges, elevated freeways and overpasses - Outlet shopping centre - Standschützen Military Base - Large sections of detailed powerlines with visible cables - Zugspitze - the tallest mountain in Germany - Many other apartments, schools, shopping centres and industrial complexes - over 160+ custom POI in total. Cheers! Jarrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmb Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Great, really great, as all of your sceneries. As I see, it's ready, release this weekend? Kind regards, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Words fail me Jarrad, this is just incredible scenery. The mountains in the last few shots are stunning . The view from the station and the sports arenas, I like the ski jump. Then all the buildings in the town, all higher than top class. All the heliports too, I am going to have to learn how to land a chopper, unusual hangars as well. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaseman007 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 The master returns. Very, very nice mate. Jas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
European Mountain Man Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Wow that looks look forward this one Jarrad what a great airport and surrounding area this is a must buy regards stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naba Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 This looks so EPIC, cant wait to review this one ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chok Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Simmarket is gonna get a lot of refunds on justsims LOWI tonight This looks stunning i just cant stop scrolling through the pictures, please keep this European scenery streak going ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Kealy Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 This looks so impressive and I'm certain this airport will prove to be very popular indeed. Great Job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WebMaximus Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Wow...just wow... From the screenshots this looks like one of the most impressive airport sceneries I've ever seen!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffm777 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Wow! As all your sceneries this just looks wonderful and so immersive! First day purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fltsimguy Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Wow, and double wow. Your sceneries are incredible and this one is no exception. Amazing work and detail. Looking forward to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan King Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 This and the FSL Airbus were a match made in heaven. I dont even know how you continue to do these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaeptn Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Beautiful, I love such detailed sceneries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Lincoln Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I am completely gob smacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike62 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Just incredible looking. This will probably be my first European airport scenery purchase. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack-daniels Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Pooooah. Breathless:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anirudh Natekar Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 OMG! Breathtaking!! Eagerly awaited!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simson Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 What the hell is going on here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfko Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Guys, what should I say? I'm overwhelmed! I'm speechless, I can only assure you, this is as it really looks here! Jarrad has nailed it once again! Thanks so much matie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabnz Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Wow! Looks fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Holy $#!+ !!!!!!!!!!! This is going to be incredible!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Shinobi Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Amazing, would love to see you do a remake of FlyTampa's Hong Kong area with this level of detail! Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Jarrad, this is mindblowing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Fantastic! No one can beat Jarad's version! Now LOWI have a representation at the height of its beauty and fame! Voyager iPad - Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 7 minutes ago, Adam Shinobi said: Amazing, would love to see you do a remake of FlyTampa's Hong Kong area with this level of detail! Wow! +1!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jluis Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Thanks! Thanks! Thanks Orbx... Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 This should sell a couple of copies Jarrad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airwolf Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Oh...hell ya!!! Awesome news...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabtridgeMcJoystick Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 I am looking forward to flying over some more JM-special blended ortho imagery mountains EDIT: Has some of the hand placed autogen got ambient occlusion on it? They have some nice shadowing / depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunk Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Holy crap!!! That looks amazing Jarrad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmorin Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Fantastic! Thank you for the Helipads! Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Caravaggio strikes again! Amazing. Simply amazing. Moving trains - the icing on the cake. Another Orbx must have. I was looking at some airports in Central Europe for the Norway to Dubrovnik trek via the forthcoming North Germany, & this one fits the bill. TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic727 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 That's awesome. I went here 6-7 years ago with school. I also found the emergency helipad : 47.375645, 11.745105 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAL521 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I cant believe it, im totally out of the clouds, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I'm a Innsbrucker and one thing i can say guys THIS IS MY CITY!! The Details are so amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vora Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Jarrad almost at my front door? I'm not even... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angeli662 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Where is the BUY button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Clairol Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 BEAUTIFUL!! Can't wait, just one quick question, will this include the lead in strobe lights that run through the city to the runway when the weather is down? That would be very cool as well!! Thanks Jarrad, this is amazing, I'll be one of your first customers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkterry Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 WOW, Jarrad, thank you for this excellent product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsvette12 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Great stuff guys - good choice - been a long time coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anfield ace Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Wow Jarrad, this looks incredible, how about Liverpool, and the River Mersey next...I'd never go out! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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