Orbx Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Hi all, Here's a sneak preview of an unannounced project that will be coming to X-Plane 12 and Microsoft Flight Simulator - KDTW Detroit Metropolitan Airport! Simply called DTW or Metro Airport. this new product will be coming to Orbx in the new year with the X-Plane version released first. Developed by a small group of Indies (all will be revealed), the airport is being developed to ensure high levels of accuracy. The Motor City team have been building the airport based on real-world drawings and exclusive access to many areas of the airport. With 6 runways and covering an area of 4,850 acres, this is by far the biggest airport project being developed exclusively for Orbx. The airport will feature: Detailed and accurate hangar interiors Custom mesh for XP and MSFS Fully custom and high-definition GSE and static elements. All liveries and vehicle types are IRL, and not from a “generic” library. Toggleable hangar lighting effects in XP through SAM plug-in. Openable hangar doors in XP through SAM plug-in. Hangar door animations in MSFS relating to weather and date/time. Highly accurate terminal interiors 100% custom airport lighting Custom SAM jetways (XPlane) Also planned to complement the MSFS version, we are looking at developing a Detroit City Pack as well as KDET Coleman A. Young International Airport. Enjoy these early work-in-progress shots from X-Plane 12! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 this looks good, XP needs a little love at the moment... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasonDominique Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Big airport ! Never done yet as a payware ! Inside Modeling ! Thank you Orbx Dom Mason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keino333 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 magnificent, now only if they can get xp12 to work with the aircraft. Especially the A330. Glad both Xp12 and MSFS are in development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPR98 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Awesome! Is there a P3DV5 version planned as well? Desperately need a KDTW upgrade for my trips and I never did get links to the Sun Sky Jet Beta after donating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Lars Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 What about P3D, the more mature version of the Flight Sim franchise? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternT3 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Could be wrong but I'm fairly sure it would say coming to P3D as well if it was... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadeem Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 P3D version desperately needed for DTW! Please Orbx, make it available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 I doubt it will come to P3D, everyone else seems to be for the most part now leaving that one behind....it's all about markets, they all need sales figures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss1 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Excited to see KDTW coming to both simulators! A much needed airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Any estimated date of release for MSFS? Cheers Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Hi, I just leart iniBuilds is doing this for MSFS, at least that is how they announced it Is it the same? Are they part of the team that made this? Thanks Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Correia Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 2 hours ago, carlosqr said: Hi, I just leart iniBuilds is doing this for MSFS, at least that is how they announced it Is it the same? Are they part of the team that made this? Thanks Carlos Different team/company, same airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 10 hours ago, Ed Correia said: Different team/company, same airport. Interesting, thanks Ed Cheers Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 Hi again Will the Detroit City Pack and KDET airport be separate products from KDTW? When there are two companies making the same airport but one adds landmarks it has happened that it ends in a request to separate the landmarks from the airport to keep the landmarks and use either airport. Same happens when someone makes a "basic airport" an "enhancement" with a nice city and then someone makes a full airport. Rework to separte them to accomplish both preferances. As it has not been launched yet I think it could be good to consider this in case KDTW comes along with the city landmarks. Or it could be as it used to be in P3D in Central. The product had a "switch" to turn off a feature to make it compatible with another... Cheers Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanmo Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 On 11/12/2022 at 8:59 AM, Captain Lars said: What about P3D, the more mature version of the Flight Sim franchise? Good one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornetaircraft Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 any updates on KDTW for X-Plane 12? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornetaircraft Posted May 22, 2023 Share Posted May 22, 2023 (edited) Has Orbx abandoned Detroit for X-Plane? Many eager Red-Tail flyers are waiting. Edited May 22, 2023 by hornetaircraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerg67 Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 If this ever came to P3d I'd be like "take my money" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainClifton14 Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 On 5/22/2023 at 2:43 AM, hornetaircraft said: Has Orbx abandoned Detroit for X-Plane? Many eager Red-Tail flyers are waiting. I am writing to inquire about the current status of the KDTW project for X-Plane 11, which was announced with much excitement on November 22. As an avid X-Plane 11 user and a part of the passionate community eagerly awaiting this product, I am genuinely interested to know how things are progressing? The announcement of the KDTW product ignited a wave of enthusiasm and anticipation among X-Plane enthusiasts like myself. I understand that the journey toward a polished and well-crafted product can take time, and we are more than willing to be patient in order to experience something truly outstanding. At the same time, we are eager to know about any updates or insights you can provide regarding the development progress. Your transparent communication means a lot to us, and it fosters a sense of trust and camaraderie within the community. We are a group of passionate aviation enthusiasts who love exploring the virtual skies of X-Plane 11, and the prospect of having a detailed and immersive KDTW scenery excites us to no end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nshucky08 Posted December 19, 2023 Share Posted December 19, 2023 Was just wandering since I haven't heard of any updates yet if there were, any updates on a release date? Super excited about this project. I understand that these things take time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sante Sottile Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Nshucky08 said: Was just wandering since I haven't heard of any updates yet if there were, any updates on a release date? Super excited about this project. I understand that these things take time! Yes, we have something in the works but that's all we can share about it for now. Stay tuned for more soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 3 hours ago, Sante Sottile said: Yes, we have something in the works but that's all we can share about it for now. Stay tuned for more soon! I hope the landmarks will be created apart from the airport as Inibuilds one is out long ago for MSFS but it has no landmarks So I wish I can buy them as a complement Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikbenik Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Fine detailled airport...but please, put animated people inside the airport buildings otherwise so lifeless, thank you. A remark for many other airports to ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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