Misha Cajic Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Hi all, The past month has been pretty rough, hope everyone is staying safe! Since we're all cooped up indoors and playing flight sims, I thought I'd take some time to finish up the Californian Channel Islands that never made it into the first version of Santa Barbara, so that you all have somewhere new to explore This update adds over 700 square kilometers of new coverage to KSBA, more than doubling the original coverage area. It also adds 3 lite airstrips for you to land at. These airstrips are super fun and challenging to fly into, and are a nice short flight away from KSBA. Alternatively, you can load your flight at CA97 Cristy Airstrip, but the other two, you'll have to go and find them! This will be released in the next couple of days. For all that have purchased KSBA already, hope this gives you something new and interesting to explore! For those that haven't, KSBA is still on discount until the 12th April, so make sure you don't miss out and pick up a copy here: orbxdirect.com/product/ksba The update will be free for all customers, so as long as you have the product you'll be able to get it COVERAGE MAP SCREENSHOTS Cheers, Misha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurrayD Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thanks so much Misha! Huge update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg073 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Appreciate it, Misha! Stay safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordancollins Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thanks! Any updates to the actual SBA airport itself? I fly there a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 This is some awesome news Misha, thanks a heap for this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thank you very much Misha We were missing you Stay safe Cheers Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Absolutely stunning Misha, what beautiful work, thank you for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonDominique Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Good news Misha. KSBA is a marvelous airport. I just regret that i can't use GSX 2 passengers on airport jetways. Maybe i missed something ? Dom Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickel Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Wow, thanks Misha. Great spots for taking the Cub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeTops Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Good stuff Mish. Good scenic flight from SB. Hope you are staying safe mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xor Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Continued support is on reason why I buy Orbx sceneries. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Absolutely grand Misha! Thank you very much indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernd1151 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Great job, Misha, thank you very much !! Stay safe and healthy !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thanks for update & 3 challenging 'strips' . Looks good. TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerTigerM Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Just noticed on my AirNav.com map that CA97 is Id'd as Christy Airstrip. TTM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMBIII Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Be aware of the regulations if you visit 15 CFR 922.72 Prohibited or otherwise regulated activities - Sanctuary-wide. (a) Except as specified in paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section, the following activities are prohibited and thus unlawful for any person to conduct or cause to be conducted: . (7) Disturbing marine mammals or seabirds by flying motorized aircraft at less than 1,000 feet over the waters within one nautical mile of any Island, except to engage in kelp bed surveys or to transport persons or supplies to or from an Island. Failure to maintain a minimum altitude of 1,000 feet above ground level over such waters is presumed to disturb marine mammals or seabirds. . (13) Operating a motorized personal watercraft within waters of the Sanctuary that are coextensive with the Channel Islands National Park, established by 16 U.S.C. 410(ff). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhalunen Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thank You Misha! Not to be too greedy but is there any chance that the oil rig platforms just offshore from Santa Barbara will be included? Thanx, R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianV Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thank you Misha for this lovely surprise! Stunning work as always. Stay safe, and I look forward to explore these small and highly atmospheric airstrips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dario Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 This seems absolutely stunning. Can’t wait to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFS Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 This is awesome! Thanks, Misha! And for fans of the 70's TV show Baa Baa Black Sheep, the eastern end of Santa Cruz Island can be seen in the closing credits of each episode as the Corsairs fly over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmorin Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thank You Misha! Your work is outstanding! Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Thank you very much Misha , much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Cajic Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 Thanks very much all! Should be released fairly soon 14 hours ago, rhalunen said: Thank You Misha! Not to be too greedy but is there any chance that the oil rig platforms just offshore from Santa Barbara will be included? Thanx, R I didn't have a chance to get around to these, sorry! On 4/4/2020 at 12:11 PM, jordancollins said: Thanks! Any updates to the actual SBA airport itself? I fly there a lot! No updates to the airport itself in this. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zident RAS Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Fantastic ! Once again it's a proof of a super custommer support. I don't regret having bought all of your american, new zealand and numerous european products. Hope you'll be embedded in the FS2020 adventure. Thanks again to the whole team. Takes care of yourself and of your loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edpatino Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Thanks for this update. Cheers, Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eeros Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Very nice surprise, THX ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubbyTurtle101 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Looks nice. It is my back yard. I hope there are plans for this to be released as an addon to TE SoCal for X Plane 11 at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Dodger Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Thanks for your excellent work and updates Misha. Stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilstorm Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 So looking forward to this coming to XPlane along with SoCal. I own it in P3D as well so thank you very much for this free upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 So I have just completed a flight in my Aerosoft Twin Otter landing at all "4" landing strips that I have located. Great fun, beautiful scenery Misha. There are three on Santa Cruz Island alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravenn22 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 12 hours ago, paddler said: So I have just completed a flight in my Aerosoft Twin Otter landing at all "4" landing strips that I have located. Great fun, beautiful scenery Misha. There are three on Santa Cruz Island alone. the 3rd one is just N of Smugglers Cove? There's a strip on San Miguel as well. @Misha Cajic I'd placed all the SBA oil rigs for FSX + helicopter hops, and it still works for P3D - but it uses the default MS models which are pretty high poly and not very friendly. I can either give you the scenery or the coordinates for all the rigs if that helps. I still have the documentation somewhere It's fun for helicopters and does help the area feel more realistic when you're flying into SBA. Also - great job on the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Musurca Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 This is very exciting--thanks and looking forward to it! Have the structures and lighthouse on Anacapa Island gotten an overhaul as well? I've photographed it before and it's a lovely, desolate spot (and it would certainly be an interesting challenge to attempt a landing there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Man, this brings back some fond memories of PNG airstrips.... fun little approaches these are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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