Jack Sawyer Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Thanks Orbx! Tonight I got all the freeware Australia airports and this one is YBLN, it's very nice! In the morning I'm going to buy four other Oz airports. Gonna start my Down Under collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Great series Jack! Well done! If I could make one suggestion re your purchases? I found some of the biggest Australian airports really hit my frame rate. Perhaps, rather than jump in and get four at once, why not try one at a time? That way, you can judge for yourself with your set up how frame rate and VAS are affected? You could still purchase one a day! Or even two a day if you do a lot of flying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Just now, paulb said: Great series Jack! Well done! If I could make one suggestion re your purchases? I found some of the biggest Australian airports really hit my frame rate. Perhaps, rather than jump in and get four at once, why not try one at a time? That way, you can judge for yourself with your set up how frame rate and VAS are affected? You could still purchase one a day! Or even two a day if you do a lot of flying! Thanks Paul! Well, in the other thread I started I got a lot of good suggestions and I spent several HOURS tonight watching videos and looking at the screenshots of most of the O airports. I came up with four I really like. YBCS YHBA YMML YBAS It's 3:10 AM here local so I'm gonna hit the hay. I've discovered that Australia is much larger and varied than I had ever imagined and well worth getting them all as time goes on. Besides, as much as I love DAL's livery, my all-time favorite livery is Qantas. It's the coolest livery in my opinion anyway. Cheers Paul and thanks for the good advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Fine shots Jack, I look forward to seeing your Aus shots. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Lincoln Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Hey Jack, YPEC, YBRM actually all of them are worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Nice shots Jack, trust me once you buy one, you will want the rest as I did, there are no disappointments. cheers Gumby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jury42 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Very fine shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 5 hours ago, Iain Emms said: Fine shots Jack, I look forward to seeing your Aus shots. cheers Iain Thanks Iain, me too. I am going to buy the entire Orbx catalog hopefully this year. 4 hours ago, Richard Lincoln said: Hey Jack, YPEC, YBRM actually all of them are worth a look. Hi Richard, I didn't look at YPEC yet but I did look at YBRM. Broome is another beautiful area and reminds me of where I live as we have all that red clay. 3 hours ago, gumbypickett said: Nice shots Jack, trust me once you buy one, you will want the rest as I did, there are no disappointments. cheers Gumby Thanks Gumby! Sure thing, I always love buying new Orbx scenery, it's like a new digital toy and I love exploring it. 1 hour ago, jury42 said: Very fine shots! Thank you Jury, I'm glad you liked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Hi Jack, Should you be in bed asleep? Cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Just now, paulb said: Hi Jack, Should you be in bed asleep? Cheers Paul Well, it's 0900 local, and I went to bed at 0300, so yeah, I'm really tired. But I couldn't sleep, sometimes we elderly (soon to be 58) don't sleep well. I know I'm not that old but I'm starting to get senior discounts at the grocery stores! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 2 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: Well, it's 0900 local, and I went to bed at 0300, so yeah, I'm really tired. But I couldn't sleep, sometimes we elderly (soon to be 58) don't sleep well. I know I'm not that old but I'm starting to get senior discounts at the grocery stores! LOL! I am about 7 years older.............. I will start getting discounts in a month or two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, paulb said: LOL! I am about 7 years older.............. I will start getting discounts in a month or two! I get senior citizen discounts now at the grocery store and my wife likes it to save money but I resent it because I don't want the discounts because that means they think I look old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Welcome to the glorious land of Oz Jack, a super set to start off with. I think I am planning some flying around my home turf when I eventually get back down under. 22 minutes ago, Jack Sawyer said: I get senior citizen discounts now at the grocery store and my wife likes it to save money but I resent it because I don't want the discounts because that means they think I look old! The day I am dreading is when a young person offers me their seat. Luckily there are still plenty of wonderful younger folks out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 9 hours ago, Jack Sawyer said: Gonna start my Down Under collection. Thant means your time is gonna be absorbed for a year. You will have to work with the entire OZx freeware collection http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1825-single-links-ozx-au-complete-ozx-na-complete-ozx-libraries/ as well as with Ant´s airfields http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/category/13-anthony-lynch-scenery/ . And you should not miss out the personal extra sceneries that @teecee has created... I am a happy man, I can look forward to your Aussie tours & shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 8 minutes ago, Stillwater said: Thant means your time is gonna be absorbed for a year. You will have to work with the entire OZx freeware collection http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/file/1825-single-links-ozx-au-complete-ozx-na-complete-ozx-libraries/ as well as with Ant´s airfields http://aussiex.org/forum/index.php?/files/category/13-anthony-lynch-scenery/ . And you should not miss out the personal extra sceneries that @teecee has created... I am a happy man, I can look forward to your Aussie tours & shots. Thanks Gerold. It's so relaxing and fly in the sim when everything comes together and you lose yourself in Orbxland for a little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 22 minutes ago, VH-KDK said: The day I am dreading is when a young person offers me their seat. Luckily there are still plenty of wonderful younger folks out there. The odd thing to me Martyn is at my age I have extra pains, my knee still needs to be replaced and all that but Inside I still feel like I'm 20. You get that? Today for example, I feel like a little kid on Christmas with seven new Orbx airports! I'm a happy camper today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy H Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Another blistering set Jack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, Sammy H said: Another blistering set Jack! Thanks Sammy, soon I'll be posting a lot of shots, I mean I just bought seven so I'll be busy for a while! I simply cannot believe my good fortune with this sale. I was only gonna buy four but I got seven. Thanks Mr. JV and Orbx! You guys rock! And I'll be buying more through May, the wife says it's okay, keeps me off the streets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Your off to a great start Jack !! . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Hey Jack, i've been getting senior discounts for a very long time now. Keep on going, why stop now, great shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 8 hours ago, BradB said: Your off to a great start Jack !! . Cheers John Thanks John! Even the freeware is amazing. 7 hours ago, adambar said: Hey Jack, i've been getting senior discounts for a very long time now. Keep on going, why stop now, great shots! Well, I'm not old enough to get them here but it's unnerving at the grocery store. And all the young people call me sir. I still fell young inside though! I hate Father Time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermank Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Hey, Jack, remember....Age is only a State of Mind :-) Sherm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Just now, shermank said: Hey, Jack, remember....Age is only a State of Mind :-) Sherm My grandfather used to say that all the time, as well as "You're only as young as you feel." I miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermank Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 It is a diet of Cincinnati 5 Way Chile (see my picture) that keeps me 76 years young....:-) Sherm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Just now, shermank said: It is a diet of Cincinnati 5 Way Chile (see my picture) that keeps me 76 years young....:-) Sherm Oooohhh! Looks good Sherm! I make a lot of turkey chili, my wife and I love it. I like all that delicious cheddar cheese, makes me hungry as I haven't had breakfast yet. 76 years young! Good for you man, glad to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shermank Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 We also use ground turkey. With all the seasonings you cannot tell the difference. And, in case you and others are interested, and at the risk of turning this into a cooking forum....enjoy! 1lb ground beef and or turkey16 oz can chopped tomatoes1 can kidney, black or pinto beans1/2 Cup water3 T chile powder1 t cinnamon1/2 t cloves1/2 cup of chopped white onions1 T garlic powder or chopped fresh garlic to taste1 T sugarsalt and pepper to taste1/2 t white vinegar1 pound spaghetti1/4 cup shredded longhorn cheddar or similar cheesebrown meat, add tomatoes, water, beans, dry ingredients, vinegar salt andpepper to taste. stir until all ingredients are blended. season to taste.I sometimes add seeds from a dry serrano pepper depending upon courage ofguest diners...:-)These ingredients are very flexible. you will probably want to add anothertablespoon or two of chile powder. be careful with the cinnamon and cloves.too much will distort the flavor. same thing with the vinegar. I use it tobring out other flavors, so add it last and in scant amount at first. sprinkle cheese on top to taste...and maybe a few shakes of tobasco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Outstanding! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Jack I have always thought of Australia as this huge flat dust bowl with inhabitants, (ex penal colonies), clinging to life on its periphery, trying to avoid snakes, crocodiles, wombats & koalas. Hence it hasn't been on my purchase list, PNW with its mountains seemed more interesting. My concern was once I headed inland from anywhere on the Australian coast, I would eventually fall asleep due to the vast distances & travel times required. However, your expedition to The Land Downunder, (whatever happened to Midnight Oil?), & the Orbx sale, has me re-thinking. I notice in the advt for AU Australia there is a reference to "100's of freeware airports available". Have you purchased AU Australia & located the trove of freeware airports? I presume some are Orbx & some elsewhere?? TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 9 minutes ago, TigerTigerM said: Jack I have always thought of Australia as this huge flat dust bowl with inhabitants, (ex penal colonies), clinging to life on its periphery, trying to avoid snakes, crocodiles, wombats & koalas. Hence it hasn't been on my purchase list, PNW with its mountains seemed more interesting. My concern was once I headed inland from anywhere on the Australian coast, I would eventually fall asleep due to the vast distances & travel times required. However, your expedition to The Land Downunder, (whatever happened to Midnight Oil?), & the Orbx sale, has me re-thinking. I notice in the advt for AU Australia there is a reference to "100's of freeware airports available". Have you purchased AU Australia & located the trove of freeware airports? I presume some are Orbx & some elsewhere?? TTM Hi TTM. I just looked at Australia and it does indeed say hundreds of free airports. I do have it, I bought it a while ago but haven't explored it yet. I reckon they're included in the Australia region? Midnight Oil, I used to love that song Beds Are Burning! Whenever I thought of Oz I thought of kangaroos, koalas, crocodile Dundee, great whites, and everything being poisonous and how huge it is. I have been spending the last hour with my four real Jeppesen maps and putting markers on all the airports I bought and the freeware ones I installed from Orbx. I can't believe how spread out everything is in this country. Here, where I live in a podunk little southern rural town, we have probably five or six small strips! One airport I simply cannot find for the life of me, even with a world atlas is YPEC, Aeropelican, Belmont. Can anyone chime in and tell me what part of Australia this is in? Thanks. TTM, I'd say with the sale buy as many as you can if you think you want this area of the world. I already bought eight in the last couple of days and I plan on buying more. My wife and I spent a long time looking at all the videos last night and deciding priorities. And my flights so far have really surprised me with the level of detail and the beauty. I plan on flying around Alice Springs to have a loot at the Outback as soon as I can. Good luck trying to decide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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