Larry_R Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I made it to CAC8 Nanaimo and then across the Strait of Georgia to CAG8 Pender Harbour. Now on to Desolation Sound and YRC Refuge Cove Seaplane Base. Why go there? It’s what many think of as the most spectacular area for boating in the Pacific Northwest. The scenery is equally impressive from the air. For a good portion of my life I spent my vacations there on the family boat. I did not have that much time off so I would fly up and back on Kenmore Air. Most all the scenery I have done lately is an attempt to recreate that wonderful experience and Desolation Sound was what it was all about. A little from the User Guide: Refuge Cove is the main source of supply in Desolation Sound, located near the northwest end of the Strait of Georgia in British Columbia. It serves as a convenient pick up and drop off location for those coming to or leaving from boats via seaplane in what many regard as the ultimate destination for cruising in the Pacific Northwest. Refuge Cove remains the quintessential ‘Up Coast’ marina; the type that has mostly disappeared from the PNW and it oozes character. There are a number of boaters who spend one to two months in this area year after year and some have been doing it for 30 years or more. Refuge Cove is run as a co-op by the members of the small community of permanent residents. There is no lodging available. In general, people fly there to join boats cruising in the area. Here is a link to a .kmz Google Earth overlay file to help you get oriented. If you give permission, this link should open Google Earth and place a map over the scenery area. Google Earth map overlay of Desolation Sound (Lower the opacity of the map to suit your needs.) In addition to Refuge Cove, a number of other locations are modeled including those that serve as pick up and drop off locations for Kenmore Air (Bliss Landing, Mink Island, Prideaux Haven) as well as Squirrel Cove and remote Forbes Bay at the foot of Mt. Denman. There are some Easter eggs too. Cortez Bay, another Kenmore Air stop will be included in a service pack. YRC is now being tested and will be released (you have heard this before) when it’s ready. I should mention that Orbx YRC Refuge Cove Seaplane Base will replace a quite old and not that good version of Refuge Cove that had been posted on my blog. It’s been removed, and if you happen to have it you must remove it too because it’s not compatible. Of course what you really want to see are the screenshots so here they are; some of Refuge Cove, Squirrel Cove, Mink Island and two from Forbes Bay in that order. Incidentally, the lines off the sterns of a few boats at Mink Island as shown in the screenshots are not mistakes. At many locations in Desolation Sound boats are typically ‘sprung to shore’ to prevent the anchor from pulling loose and not having time to reset if the wind changes direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt McGee Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Looks GREAT Larry! Wish I owned a real float plane, so I could explore it in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Wow Larry, you weren't kidding...this place does look likes it's oozing charm and character. Thanks for all the screenshots too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianU Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Looks beautiful and looking forward to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdavart Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Beautiful work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianV Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I real surprise and stunning looking scenery. Great work Larry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vora Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 What a gem! I just love those hidden places. Tons of character. Keep on your passionate work, Larry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickel Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 What gorgeous spot. I've just checked out the website for the place. It would be very easy to while away a week there and unwind. Thanks for producing a little touch of paradise (or at least my idea of what it might be like...). And now I'm having to eye up V4 float planes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ole Henrik Sønsteby Gilbo Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Beautiful work! Im a big fan of the seaplane bases you guys have made! This one joins the rest in exellency! Another destination for my Milviz Beaver and Otter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Harmes Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Amazing work as usual Larry. I wouldn't say your original version is "not that good" , in fact I would say it is excellent, but you have outdone yourself again by the looks of it. You really have a knack for amazingly realistic scenery. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb613 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hi Larry, Stunning as always... Question - how much do you want for that little brown house down by the water and say three acres of land - looking for a good place to retire.... Regards, Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_R Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 Thanks for the kind words folks, Scott, here’s a link to a nice little getaway that you could use as a summer cabin. Of course you will need your own DHC2 to get there in style. A minor expense. http://www.bclandpro.com/RecentSales.php/Details/122/refuge-cove-in-the-heart-of-desolation-sound-marine-park-bc I forgot to mention that like CAG8 Pender Harbor SPB, YRC will have a pilotable boat as an extra. It’s a little tug that is used for log boom work. Instead of the 2D cockpit as in the pilotable Angelfish, this one has a virtual cockpit with basic engine gauges, a functioning GPS, spot lights, and a horn. Here are a couple of shots: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Another gem from a master craftsman. Very much appreciate your series of seaplane destinations. Must go & fuel up the otter TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge1047 Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Terrific, was looking at your original Refuge Cove only yesterday and wondering if we would ever have it in v4. Thx Larry, you sir are a star. cheers Reg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fufeli67 Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 Unbelievable detail, blows me away! Is there a link to the sceneries, or is it just a matter of scrolling through the forum to find them? BTW, I live in Maple Ridge, and my wife and I own property just north of Powell River in Lund. I know that the harbor in Lund and Savary Island are next on your list, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_R Posted February 3, 2018 Author Share Posted February 3, 2018 8 hours ago, Fufeli67 said: BTW, I live in Maple Ridge, and my wife and I own property just north of Powell River in Lund. I know that the harbor in Lund and Savary Island are next on your list, right? Thanks so much for deciding to post. The YRC scenery is not yet released; this is just the preview announcement thread. When it is released you will see it announced here: https://orbxsystems.com/forum/forum/217-orbxdirect-release-announcements/ Property in Lund.... wow! I was thinking of flying from Seattle to Bliss Landing last summer if I could get a taxi from there to Lund, stay in the renovated hotel, but the Lund taxi service said no-go -- the road to Bliss Landing was too rough. At some point I do plan to do Lund and I guess Savary Island too, but I'm not sure if it will be part of a YRC service pack or part of my PNW ferry system. If it's going to be even a small part of an Orbx product it has to be pretty good, which means good photos. If you might be willing to take some, send me a PM! Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedRuby Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 What would be the Puget sound and the neighboring Canada without Larry who has made us so many beautiful scenerys...... Thank you for your outstanding work Larry ! Ted :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedRuby Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 On 30.01.2018 at 4:50 PM, Matt McGee said: Looks GREAT Larry! Wish I owned a real float plane, so I could explore it in real life. Hello Matt I agree with you - that must be wonderful - I flew with Kenmore (Super Otter) in the cockpit in Puget Sound for a whole day... Ted https://www.kenmoreair.com/destinations/san-juan-islands/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 ANother beautiful location to take a flight to. Thanks to Larry for his hard work which is greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Schroeder Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Just beau-ti-ful :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fufeli67 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 16 hours ago, Larry_R said: Thanks so much for deciding to post. The YRC scenery is not yet released; this is just the preview announcement thread. When it is released you will see it announced here: https://orbxsystems.com/forum/forum/217-orbxdirect-release-announcements/ Property in Lund.... wow! I was thinking of flying from Seattle to Bliss Landing last summer if I could get a taxi from there to Lund, stay in the renovated hotel, but the Lund taxi service said no-go -- the road to Bliss Landing was too rough. At some point I do plan to do Lund and I guess Savary Island too, but I'm not sure if it will be part of a YRC service pack or part of my PNW ferry system. If it's going to be even a small part of an Orbx product it has to be pretty good, which means good photos. If you might be willing to take some, send me a PM! Larry Hi Larry, We plan on going to Lund in late Spring, and I will try to take lots of pictures of the waterfront and surrounding area for you. Not sure if we'll make it to Savary Island this time. If you're ever heading up there, you're welcome to stay on our property. There's a 1950s transit bus converted into a makeshift cabin, and a water well. No power though. IT's about a two minute drive to the marina. I just downloaded your PNW ferries file but haven't had the chance to install yet. Judging from the pics your sceneries are beyond first class, absolutely amazing, and much appreciated!! Cheres, Raphael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbcf Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Hi Thanks Larryfor this very beautiful work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_R Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Hi folks, Perhaps I can add a brief note about the requirements for YRC for users who may not be familiar with them. These requirements apply to the other seaplane bases too. FTX PNW is strictly required. https://orbxdirect.com/product/pnw Without it the scenery will be non-functional. Why? Because custom modifications of the PNW hydro files are required to adjust shorelines to fit the models and PR and those modifications work in conjunction with PNW. Orbx ObjectFlow or ObjectFlow2 depending on the sim is required. Without it a large part of the scenery will be missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBouc Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Hi Larry, If YRC is to be the "identifier" that you use for Refuge Cove in your scenery, just be advised that there already is a CYRC airport in Canada (Chicoutimi/St-Honore, Qc). I mention it in case it would cause conflict for the users. Your scenery looks very good BTW. Best regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_R Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Hello Normand Yes I am aware that CYR is also used by the airport you mention. However YRC is also used for Refuge Cove and unless I missed something, YRC is not a default airport in the sim. I considered using a fake IACO code like YRC1 but fake is fake and there is a precedent for Orbx using 3 character codes. (Refuge Cove has no IACO code. ) So rather than create an Orbx product with a fake code, in itself possibly confusing or worse, I chose to use YRC. This after considering all the options I could think of over a period of many months. If this was the wrong choice, I apologize to all. I would also say that I have mentioned the choice, for better or worse, in the Use Guide. If there is a conflict with another addon, it would be very easy to change the identifier within the sim on a case by case basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBouc Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 Hi Larry, I understand the logic behind your choice. If the simulator has no problem seeing YRC and CYRC as two different airports in the same country, then there is no problem. I only mentioned it because I did not know if the simulator could differentiate the two idents. Keep up the good work ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 My goodness. Larry I have been to art museums that displayed works that cannot compare to your level of mastery. Ok just kidding, I don't go to that many art museums, but I wanted to make a really nice compliment. Your stuff is so life-like, man. Huge respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffy Foster Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 This looks so awesome! \ (^-^ ) / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airbear Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 Hi, how can I d/l this beatiful scenery? I have PNW but it does not appear within FTX3 ( P3Dv4, v3.2.5.5). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_R Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Airbear said: how can I d/l this beatiful scenery? I have PNW but it does not appear within FTX3 ( P3Dv4, v3.2.5.5). Hello Did you 'purchase' YRC on Orbx Direct? It will cost you 0.00 dollars. The link is on the release announcement page or go to Orbx Direct and look under Freeware. Freeware is managed by OrbxDirect in the same way as your payware products. If that's not the issue please request support in the FTXC3 support forum here https://orbxsystems.com/forum/forum/218-orbxdirect-and-ftx-central-3-support-forum/ Hopefully NIck can then sort out the apparent issue you are having with FTXC3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airbear Posted March 4, 2018 Share Posted March 4, 2018 6 hours ago, Larry_R said: Did you 'purchase' YRC on Orbx Direct? Oops, no. But I have found and purchased it now and it is visible. TKS FOR COOP :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 What a fantastic job, Larry, thank you so much!! I trust that the large white yacht that we can see anchored in Refuge Cove belongs to your family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry_R Posted March 11, 2018 Author Share Posted March 11, 2018 Thanks so much Bernd, Actually, the old family boat is in the scenery, however it’s not the 95 foot yacht that’s for sure. But if you happen to have a spare 1.5 million USD handy, you could buy one just like it. Of course you will then need the paid crew and your own DHC2 Beaver – with paid pilot -- to get you to and from your mansion. For those brave enough to read to the very end of the User Guide, there is a little more about the family boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbxtreme Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Really superb work Larry, I can't imagine the number of hours behind that project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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