shipdriver Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I had no idea how different the FTX KEUG is from the Default KEUG!!!! I had accidentally started the flight with FTX Central in Default and thought I had entered the wrong airport code into the departure selection, because I didn't recognize where I was. Lost immediately after takeoff! The default airport does not even remotely resemble the approach plate as the FTX version does. Even the surrounding landclass is totally different. I promptly quit the flight and rectified the situation. Phew! Back to an airport that actually resembles KEUG! [img width=1160 height=652]http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/9332011_3_22_19_8_3_608.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Hill Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thank you shipdriver, I have worked very hard to make even the default FTX airports as realistic as possible, thanks for your noticing. With more objects to choose from and better aerial shots from Google Earth, Bing, etc the airports in each new area get more realistic. Hope you enjoy. Cheers, Neil (the PNW, PFJ, NRM and upcoming CRM airport guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Kane Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Nice one. I like that repaint on the 757 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Yes like it and the fine paint. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailgunner Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Neil, this gives me the opportunity to say many thanks indeed for your superb work on the airports. Much appreciated, every time I fly FTX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Hill Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Many thanks Tailgunner, I'm almost on the final leg of the 454 airports in CRM and I think you'll be pleased with the results. Beta should be out pretty soon. Cheers, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Great shots there again Tailgunner!!! and: Many thanks Tailgunner, I'm almost on the final leg of the 454 airports in CRM and I think you'll be pleased with the results. Beta should be out pretty soon. Cheers, Neil WOW - Super to read about that!!!!! Great news!!!!! Great work!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airman Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Great pics! Thanks for sharing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Hey Neil, Just a quick thanks from me too on the fine work you've done with the default airports in PNW esp. I drive from Redding, CA to Lynnwood, WA 3-4 times a year and try to stop in at the smaller airports for a look around. KEUG is awesome. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Hill Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hi Rob, Thanks for the kind words. I am from Northern California, born in Oakland and raised in Oroville, and took that trip from up here in Mountlake Terrace (now Lynnwood) back to see family in the Santa Rosa/Yuba City area MANY times. What would we do without I5? That's why I'm so looking forward to doing NCA, I'll be doing my "home town" area (I've already finished a few of the airports around Oroville in my spare time) The first thing that comes to my mind of Redding is HEAT!!! During the summer you can fry eggs on the sidewalk there. It was one of the few areas hotter than Oroville!! Next time you come up this way look me up in Lynnwood so we can have a visit. Cheers, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipdriver Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 That's why I'm so looking forward to doing NCA, I'll be doing my "home town" area (I've already finished a few of the airports around Oroville in my spare time) Of all of the upcoming ORBX products, none ranks higher for me than NCA on my guaranteed purchase list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenWood Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Terrific shots! And must hand you my thanks as well, Neil. The hard work you and the team have done (and continue to do!) really makes the ORBX product line stand out. Even on my limited income right now, I try to save a bit to get the regions / aerodromes that most interest me. Unfortunately, you gents make it very hard to decide which ones as they ALL interest me!! Ahhh... the drive from SoCal to Seattle / Whidbey Island... many is a time I went by Mount Shasta at night - with the moon shining brightly... wondrous sight! Then reversing it to see Shasta in all her glory (and last trip balder than usual - and the lake soooo low!!) My folks lived once upon a time in Lynnwood, also Kirkland / Bellevue... and the PNW scenery does it all quite well. Since I did Antarctic Service in the late 70's / early 80's, am now awaiting anxiously the South Island of New Zealand... We always flew either at night or I was never able to gaze out the small windows on that blasted C-130! Many thanks to you and everyone there at ORBX! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hey Neil, I'll do that! Coming up at the end of the month. Yes, Redding is famous for HEAT, but we have many lakes and rivers to take the melt out of the day. Been cold and rainy lately and tons of snow. When it clears off this Sunday Mt Shasta will be a sight, as will all the mountains around here. I grew up in Castro Valley (below Oakland) but spent 18 mo in Adak, Alaska in the Navy. Loved every minute of it. Redding may be hot in summer, but if it was any nicer everyone would want to live here. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Hill Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 OK Rob, I'll be looking for you, phone first to make sure I'm home. By the way, I live with my wife, daughter, 3 teen age kids and new son-in-law so things may be a mess! Cheers, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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