Edward Boyte Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hello everyone,Here are some closer screenshots of Auckland International Airport which will be included in FTX NZNI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Looks Great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael63 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Who needs an add on airport here ? this looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo32 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 thanks very much for posting these,cant wait for the release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namal245 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 well everything in this north NZI is awesome buy i don't like that airport just does not look good the runway and taxiway i don't realy like can be much better i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Goff Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 well everything in this north NZI is awesome buy i don't like that airport just does not look good the runway and taxiway i don't realy like can be much better i think. It's a standard FSX APX runway and taxiway. Including a custom ground poly for a 'default enhanced' airport would be way above and beyond the coverage of a region. That's what goes into a high resolution addon airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberscrew Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thanks for the pics Alex I asked for some close ups yesterday and today you guys supply...awesome. It's one hell of an overhaul can't wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Cajic Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 From what I can see the way these APX taxiways look are pretty true to life from google earth. Airport looks great, I like the AI as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNZ Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Wow the video's and pictures are just awesome, well done to all of you. Jim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLett737 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 To be honest(and im not complaining) its not the greatest airport ive seen orbx do. The taxiways,runway look great. But the actual airport buildings could be better. This is why I was asking if NZAA would be fully developed. I guess im to used to flying into ybbn, klax etc which have all been developed fully. But nonetheless, looking forward to the release. But as mentioned above, everything else looks splendid! Great job guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Goff Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 To be honest(and im not complaining) its not the greatest airport ive seen orbx do. The taxiways,runway look great. But the actual airport buildings could be better. This is why I was asking if NZAA would be fully developed. I guess im to used to flying into ybbn, klax etc which have all been developed fully. But nonetheless, looking forward to the release. Remember, it isn't a high resolution airport sold separately from NZNI. It's included in the base package and the focus of the package isn't NZAA, but the entirety of the North Island. It's there to fill out the package, if you compare it to large international airports in other regions (Seattle, Portland, default YSSY, default YMML), Eddy has gone way above and beyond. Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinion on it, but it seems like some people are comparing a 'default-enhanced' airport to a hi-res addon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLett737 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Remember, it isn't a high resolution airport sold separately from NZNI. It's included in the base package and the focus of the package isn't NZAA, but the entirety of the North Island. It's there to fill out the package, if you compare it to large international airports in other regions (Seattle, Portland, default YSSY, default YMML), Eddy has gone way above and beyond. Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinion on it, but it seems like some people are comparing a 'default-enhanced' airport to a hi-res addon Yea that is exactly what I was doing. So used to flying into high res airports now. Anything else seems like a disappointment. Totally appreciate the work done on it though. Certainly better than the default. If ORBX wont develop it fully, I hope some other developer will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Boyte Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Thanks guys! I've included separate files for the GSE objects (airport vehicles) and the ground markings so you can manually disable any of them to save some FPS/performance etc. I've always wanted a fully developed NZAA for FSX. Maybe one day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLett737 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Thanks guys! I've included separate files for the GSE objects (airport vehicles) and the ground markings so you can manually disable any of them to save some FPS/performance etc. I've always wanted a fully developed NZAA for FSX. Maybe one day.... Oh man! In YBBN style! Drooooool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vee One Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Looking great guys...! Just a note: If there is a RWY 23L, there should be a 23R, right? I just assume the 23R texture markings are not finished yet... Happy flying! Andreu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLett737 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Looking great guys...! Just a note: If there is a RWY 23L, there should be a 23R, right? I just assume the 23R texture markings are not finished yet... Happy flying! Andreu There used to be. But that was converted into a taxiway. So as it is now in nzni is how it is in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniormafia27 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Looks stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Harris Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Hi Cameron, and others NZNI is an FTX regionpack, the same as BLUE, GOLD, NZSI, NRM and so on, we focus mostly on authentic custom mesh, ground textures, landclass, autogen, roads, rail, shorelines, water-bodies, it is after all the reason we are here: creating landscapes And recently due to the much higher mesh resolution we have started 'adjusting' the default airports simply to avoid them becoming stranded on plateaus, i.e: in the North American regions there is an airport almost every kilometer or two in every direction, having this many airports 'looking bad' within our regionpack detracts from the qualities our product too much, hence the 'enhancing' process This enhancement process is very low-tech, mainly using objects from our global libraries, and only using the default runways/aprons, the focus is on integration into the region pack (by way of smoothing flattens and airport altitude adjustments) rather than the airport itself, so in other words how it will be is how it will be Eddy's done a fantastic job on Auckland airport, more than has been done before to a default airport (probably because he's biased..being a local!), before making any more requests//suggestions I suggest a quick look at the Portland/Seattle/Vancouver/Sydney/Christchurch default INTL airports within our regions for an idea of what is considered the 'standard' Cheers Tim Looks stock And your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLett737 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Hi Cameron, and others NZNI is an FTX regionpack, the same as BLUE, GOLD, NZSI, NRM and so on, we focus mostly on authentic custom mesh, ground textures, landclass, autogen, roads, rail, shorelines, water-bodies, it is after all the reason we are here: creating landscapes And recently due to the much higher mesh resolution we have started 'adjusting' the default airports simply to avoid them becoming stranded on plateaus, i.e: in the North American regions there is an airport almost every kilometer or two in every direction, having this many airports 'looking bad' within our regionpack detracts from the qualities our product too much, hence the 'enhancing' process This enhancement process is very low-tech, mainly using objects from our global libraries, and only using the default runways/aprons, the focus is on integration into the region pack (by way of smoothing flattens and airport altitude adjustments) rather than the airport itself, so in other words how it will be is how it will be Eddy's done a fantastic job on Auckland airport, more than has been done before to a default airport (probably because he's biased..being a local!), before making any more requests//suggestions I suggest a quick look at the Portland/Seattle/Vancouver/Sydney/Christchurch default INTL airports within our regions for an idea of what is considered the 'standard' Cheers Tim Hi Tim, I understand completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Richards Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 There used to be. But that was converted into a taxiway. So as it is now in nzni is how it is in real life.And before it was a runway, it was a taxiway. Taxiway alpha was strengthened and widened in about the mid 90s (if my memory serves me right) and then opened as Rwy23R/05L to allow the then Rwy 23/05 to be ripped up, strengthened, widened. This caused a few issues because there was no ILS on the temporary runway and because of its proximity to taxiway bravo and the terminal buildings, restrictions were placed on wide bodies landing and taxiing at the same time to ensure adequate wing tip clearances and safety margins. When the work had finished, Rwy 23L/05R was reopened and the temporary runway was closed by NOTAM and although the runway markings were left, big Xs were painted at each end to indicate the runway was closed and large stands of lights in a cross were also erected. In March 2006, Rwy 23R/05L was reactivated to allow taxiway widening and new runway lighting to be installed. Again, this caused delays because of the wide bodied wingtip clearance issues. In 2007, construction began on a site about 500m north of the terminal on a whole new Runway 23R/05L specifically being designed for smaller commuter type aircraft (B1900, Dash 8, ATR aircraft etc.) to allow for an increase in jet traffic on the existing runway. Work ceased on this construction about 9 months into the project at the height of the fuel price crisis and the downturn in the NZ economy. About 2 years ago, R23R/05L was officially removed as a runway and restored as Taxiway Alpha, although it took well over a year to remove the runway markings. The existing runway has kept its left and right designators in the vain hope that construction will recommence on the new runway one day and this new runway will take the Rwy 23R/05L designators. Mark Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt sl Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 i think any enhancement of airports over the default is a plus and its nice that orbx are doing it. i mean would people rather have nothing and just the default Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLett737 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 This is true. And I and many others are grateful for the work done. Just saying it would be nice to have a fully developed NZAA one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Harris Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 This is true. And I and many others are grateful for the work done. Just saying it would be nice to have a fully developed NZAA one day. Absolutely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumley Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 well everything in this north NZI is awesome buy i don't like that airport just does not look good the runway and taxiway i don't realy like can be much better i think. Hard luck. I'm more than happy with what I see having flown, virtually of course, into the default MS version. Looking forward to it and Wellington too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLett737 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Absolutely! So sweet talk john and get it done. ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I don't understand the complaints, because this is one of the best "stock upgrades" I've seen. Some must have been confused and thought this was an in depth airport package not realizing it's the airport that comes with all of NZNI. :::shrugs::: Thanks for the previews. I have to get to transferring my FSX installation to a new HD, so I have room for this when it's released. My current FSX HD is almost full, no thanks to you guys! It's a great problem to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughp Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Agree with Sundog and chumley, it looks all there to me, and its great to see my hometown airport done in this quality. With the photoreal manukau harbor blended in its very convincing- above and beyond the call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misha Cajic Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I for one love the default enhanced airports...they are a big plus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_YVR Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 The mix mash of concrete and asphalt slabs on the taxiways looks amazing! It certainly shows there's been alot of time invested into this airports ADE project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo32 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 i think Orbx has done a wonderful job with auckland airport,hats off to all involved,i fly there every weekend(fsx default version)and ive seen lots of changes to this airport,for this to be part of the nzni package i think Orbx delvelopers are amazing,so thanks gents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Murchison Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I live in Auckland and spend lots of time at NZAA and have also flown in and out of it in the real world too many times to count. Eddy has done an incredible job with this enhancement and he's certainly captured the look of the airport as it is today, particularly the mish mash look of the taxiways. While it would be awesome to get a full ORBX stand alone version done, what I've seen here makes me wonder if its needed. Great work guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric C Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I can't speak too much about realism and criticize since I've never been to this airport in real life yet, but in my opinion it looks good enough for me. Thanks Eddy for sharing these shots with us, and looking forward to flying NZNI to then make my final opinions. NZSI is just special, and this NZNI release looks to be a seamless transition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wombatau Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I live in Auckland and spend lots of time at NZAA and have also flown in and out of it in the real world too many times to count. Eddy has done an incredible job with this enhancement and he's certainly captured the look of the airport as it is today, particularly the mish mash look of the taxiways. While it would be awesome to get a full ORBX stand alone version done, what I've seen here makes me wonder if its needed. Great work guys. I spend my whole working day at NZAA and it will sure do me! Excellent job Eddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marith Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 As an enhanced airport included with NZNI this looks awesome. Thanks Eddy, you've done a great job. The "aliasing" or jagged effect at the rounded corners or the runway/taxiways looks very realistic according to the Google satellite image which will make it an interesting airport to fly into. One of the flights I have planned, when I get NZNI, is from Auckland to New Plymouth which is the real-life flight I do when I visit my home country/town . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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