Jarrad Marshall Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 I am very excited to announce a new major project from legendary developer Ken Hall - Boulder City Municipal Airport! A true labor of love for Ken and meticulously crafted over two years; Boulder City sits 2,203 feet above sea level surrounded by vast desert to the south and Boulder City to the north. Situated just south of the fabulous Las Vegas, Boulder City Municipal Airport is the perfect base to start your sightseeing tours of the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. Those who love to explore natural beauty within the simulators will be fully immersed with the extensive coverage area provided by this vibrant airport. Ken has brought his obsessive attention to detail to this locally iconic airport, ensuring each uniquely textured static aircraft, hanger and airport building is truly authentic and realistic. Everything has been designed specifically for Boulder City to give you a taste of what it really feels like to be in the humid desert. All primary features are modeled in full PBR glory, with ground textures hand-drawn and dozens of unique vegetation types created solely for this project. Each year, over 100,000 departures take to the skies from Boulder City Municipal Airport offering scenic tours far and wide, including over the nearby mountain ranges. Whether you choose to take a light aircraft across the desert plains or a helicopter, the airport functions perfectly for both. Boulder City Municipal Airport features a comprehensive coverage area outside of the airport, encompassing the entirety of Boulder City, Hoover Dam, sections of Lake Mead and even the outskirts of Las Vegas. Explore local golf courses, casinos, hotels and more, leading to a seamless experience as you depart for the Grand Canyon. COVERAGE MAP AT A GLANCE Meticulous depiction of Boulder City Municipal Airport, Nevada Hand-crafted PBR texturing for all major assets and ground poly Immersive and extensive coverage area, encompassing Boulder City, Hoover Dam, portions of Lake Mead, outskirts of Las Vegas and more The major gateway airport for tourist flights over the Grand Canyon Interior modelling Dozens of customized static aircraft, helicopters, GSE and vehicles unique to this product Colour-corrected coverage area at 15cm, 30cm & 1m resolution, with hand-placed autogen Stunning night lighting Tens of custom POI and landmarks Depiction of the old Boulder City Airport (closed) A short hop to other scenic destinations such as Vegas, Sedona, Palm Springs, Monument Valley and St George Designed for P3Dv4 to blend seamlessly with Orbx Southern California, also works with Global Base Painstakingly optimized for very high performance, even with high-end aircraft. The latest from legendary developer Ken Hall (KAVX Catalina, PNG Experience Packs) COMPATIBILITY Boulder City Municipal Airport is designed to best blend and be used with Orbx Southern California, however it has also been designed to work with only Global Base, or Global Base + OpenLC North America. It should also be noted that, alongside other Orbx products, Boulder City uses a legacy ICAO code (61B) due to limitations with the Prepar3D scenery engine. Be sure to keep an eye on the forums and our social media over the coming week for even more details and info on this expansive project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Superb Jarrad! Can't wait, count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fischkopp Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 A very intresting area to fly and a nice airport and town scenery. ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Wow! Looking great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianV Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Ken has really nailed it! Terrific captures of this beautiful scenery. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric D. Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Wow!! That really looks awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSRobert Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Wow... got my attention on this one. Will their be any be any enhancements to the Grand Canyon itself. At present I use the Oz scenery for the Grand Canyon and it’s very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Hey this was expected long ago You have made many people happy Looks amazing! Need to get a job soon or will run out of money shortly Cheers Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Hall Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 27 minutes ago, FSRobert said: Wow... got my attention on this one. Will their be any be any enhancements to the Grand Canyon itself. At present I use the Oz scenery for the Grand Canyon and it’s very nice. I’ve not seen theOzx version must check it out, would look great in True Earth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eberhard Haberkorn Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Absolutely stunning details. Great job, looking forward to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Alright! This is one little exciting scenery to see being worked on...awesome Ken! I love desert airports and I especially love the Grand Canyon and surrounding area. I will really be looking forward to this being released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Ken Hall! Not much else need be said. Where's the lawn mower hidden I wonder 1st day purchase. TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseCFII Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Ken Hall does it again. Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF065 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 I'm drooling ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Hall Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 2 hours ago, TigerTigerM said: Ken Hall! Not much else need be said. Where's the lawn mower hidden I wonder 1st day purchase. TTM Not much grass to mow around this neck of the woods, if there was I’m sure “Tim the Toolman “ would have one with a Rolls Royce Merlin powered beast drag racing on the closed runway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauricio Naude Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Nice News Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYo Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 Crg for developer, really nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medx421 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Welcome back to the party guys. Missed you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeTops Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Good to see you still up and about Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertPilot Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Very Impressive indeed! Is the photo scenery recent enough to include the new Interstate 11 bypass around Boulder City, which opened in August 2018? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Hall Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 54 minutes ago, DesertPilot said: Very Impressive indeed! Is the photo scenery recent enough to include the new Interstate 11 bypass around Boulder City, which opened in August 2018? Yes it has been added, we had to work with older imagery for most of the PR, but we did manage to source some imagery with the new bypass in late construction, more than enough to use as a Nav aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Hall Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, TreeTops said: Good to see you still up and about Ken. Good to see your still around Trev, you chopper skills will make all those virtual sightseers very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonDominique Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Absolutely...Abs.. Abs..Solutely FANTASTIC ! Fantastic place to fly in, covid-free, Thanks KEN ! Dom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I've always loved Ken's work, this is why! Congrats Ken, looking SUPERB! Cheers Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAW9DV Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 This is amazing! I know this place well. Used to go and visit all the time when our family was vacationing in 'Vegas. Now that I have the helicopter and P3Dv4 is running well, I'm very much up for this! Thank you Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 14 hours ago, Ken Hall said: Not much grass to mow around this neck of the woods, if there was I’m sure “Tim the Toolman “ would have one with a Rolls Royce Merlin powered beast drag racing on the closed runway A Port A Loo will do. TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmorin Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Outstanding Ken! Thanks Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawman Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 Sixteen ounces of free coke? That must p*ss off some Vegas dealers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Hall Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Lawman said: Sixteen ounces of free coke? That must p*ss off some Vegas dealers Anything free at a casino is gonna cost a whole lot more . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Dodger Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Another “Ken Hall of Fame” airport. Looks terrific, a definite buy for me. Regards, Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Looks brilliant Ken, congrats on a great job. Flew over that airport, the dam and canyon when we were in Vegas, brings back great memories. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosefK Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Now what do you recommend for a Grand Canyon addon to go with this? I already bought Orbx Global and Global NA - and yes, I need to update my signature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Hall Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 1 hour ago, JosefK said: Now what do you recommend for a Grand Canyon addon to go with this? I already bought Orbx Global and Global NA - and yes, I need to update my signature! Grab Southern California, theres a lot of good airports in that region and they will all look better, I think its on special at the moment, I you like choppers this is place . I will check if thee are any grand Canyon repaints for the choppers and the otter. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eberhard Haberkorn Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 22 minutes ago, Ken Hall said: I will check if thee are any grand Canyon repaints for the choppers and the otter. cheers Ken, you just gave me an idea, that I need to do a paint or two with a Grand Canyon theme. I am open to suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Hall Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 6 hours ago, Eberhard Haberkorn said: Ken, you just gave me an idea, that I need to do a paint or two with a Grand Canyon theme. I am open to suggestions Check out https://www.papillon.com/ they have some of the best looking choppers I’ve ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medx421 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 @Ken Hall I don't know why I just realized this, but are we acknowledging that Boulder City is now KBVU and not 61B? That change up creates a fair bit of conflict with navdata update products. I've managed to overcome the issues, but it didn't come without headache. In any event, I'm really looking forward to this which now appears imminent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonDominique Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Do you mean that the latest Navigraph is not including KBVU Boulder yet ? Dom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medx421 Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 3 hours ago, MasonDominique said: Do you mean that the latest Navigraph is not including KBVU Boulder yet ? Dom I'm sure it does. What I am talking about are users of FSAerodata or Aero.Sors where the default navdata is made current. When you have a default airport's ICAO identifier being different than the Orbx ICAO identifier, it causes very noticeable issues like elevation errors, double runways, etc. So when the default navdata updates to KBVU and Orbx is still calling it 61B, then it creates those issues. I don't think it will be an issue with this product, because the Orbx airport products tend to have good exclusions in them. That said though, if you load up looking for BVU, you may not find it as it may still be 61B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYo Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Hello, I see its released but Im on hold on position. Id like to see news about update for Prepar3Dv5 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarrad Marshall Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, YoYo said: Hello, I see its released but Im on hold on position. Id like to see news about update for Prepar3Dv5 . We'll have more info regarding V5 when we make our general company announcement about this. Don't worry, you won't have to wait long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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