Holger Sandmann Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi all, 　 it's become something of a tradition for me at the end of a project to check a bunch of locations in the coverage area against the FSX default landscape and textures -- it gives one that warm fuzzy feeling of accomplishment I realize that some of you are using Ultimate Alaska X and/or some ground texture replacements and landclass add-ons, meaning your southern Alaska isn't FSX default anymore. While we can't post screenshots using other vendor's add-ons I've included the aircraft position & orientation data for each screenshot, which you can copy & paste into your FSX World > Map menu (while in slew mode) to jump to that exact location. The screenshots were taken with identical display settings (all sliders to the right except water effects at Mid 2.x) using saved flight situations. I've used the "Orbx 4" weather theme in all shots, the ENB series HDR filters with John's settings, and REX sky, cloud, and water themes "cold blue", "cumulus 21", and "FTX calm", respectively. My view zoom level is typically .30 or .40. 　 　 Bear Glacier -- aircraft at N59°53.92' W149°30.28', alt 6687ft, heading 338° 　 　 Brady Glacier -- aircraft at N58°18.71' W136°36.56', alt 5008ft, heading 315° 　 　 Copper River estuary -- aircraft at N60°22.74' W145°06.04', alt 8848ft, heading 20° 　 　 Chilkat River and Haines -- aircraft at N59°11.65' W135°26.79', alt 5400ft, heading 302° 　 　 Juneau Gustineau Channel and Harbor -- aircraft at N58°20.47' W134°30.67', alt 2858ft, heading 100° 　 　 PANC and Anchorage -- aircraft at N61°09.95' W150°04.90', alt 4797ft, heading 60° 　 　 Seward -- aircraft at N60°04.24' W149°23.27', alt 7634ft, heading 313° 　 　 Tazlina Glacier -- aircraft at N61°46.43' W146°24.72', alt 8700ft, heading 187° 　 　 Valdez -- aircraft at N61°06.17' W146°25.20', alt 4735ft, heading 74° 　 　 Whitehorse -- aircraft at N60°40.75' W135°01.37', alt 4863ft, heading 326° 　 　 Cheers, Holger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrjs Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Amazing, thanks for sharing. These comparison shots really show the value of your work! Can you say when it will be ready for release? This weekend or during the next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonb Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Holger et. Al. You have done a wonderful work, IMO an instant winner. Great way to show what SAK is about. I looked at the KMZ file earlier today. Could we/you start a compatibility thread with other products? What to exclude or disable? Thanks for posting this. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike62 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Ramon, here are the compatibility instructions for Aerosoft Anchorage X. http://www.orbxsystems.com/forum/topic/56575-aerosofts-panc-ted-stevens-international-airport-by-sim-wings-compatibility-with-ftx-southern-alaska-sak/ . Ultimate Terrain if similar to other products, details here: http://www.orbxsystems.com/forum/topic/17121-ultimate-terrain-x-usacanada-and-ultimate-alaska-x-compatibility-with-ftx-pnw-pfj-and-nrm/ . Hope this helps, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostar Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Oh my.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RODI Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hello Holger, I'm speechless. Please (ORBX) let it come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capnsully Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Very effective comparison, spreading the warm and fuzzy feelings! Holger is now the official 'Slartybartfast' of flightsims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holger Sandmann Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi Ramon and Mike, I'll start a separate thread for Ultimate Alaska X compatibility tomorrow because it's technically more involved than with the other NA regions. However, I have written a batch file so a few clicks will achieve all required file deactivations. Cheers, Holger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonb Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Mike, thanks for the links. I did a new install last week (Changed FSX Deluxe for Gold) and was about to reinstall UTX Alaska. Asked because I don’t want to mess things up before the upcoming SAK. ORBX SAK makes stock FSX scenery look like FS2000. EDIT: Just saw Holger's post above. Thank You. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Great post Holger. Work is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjpollitt Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 ORBX SAK makes stock FSX scenery look like FS2000. I think it shows how good FSX scenery is out of the box when comparing the two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capnsully Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Mmm, I'm hungry. Oatmeal anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvic Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi Holger, I noticed you tweaked CYXY airport ( Whitehorse) thanks, and for all the great work. One side question, where are all the great "signatures" from? It seems everyone has customized thiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjallen Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Really looking sweet Holger! Thanks jja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robrooke Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 holger, truely amazing, with southern alaska added to tongass fjords & pfj, ( also misty moorings ) cant see me flying anywhere else any time soon. awaiting release with great expectation. regards roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lthendrix Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 dreaming im dreaming........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Many thanks for sharing. Another well made piece!!! MJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acer Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 absolutely awesome Holger ,cant wait and thanks for posting the info about Ultimate Alaska as I was about to post a question about it because I have it. regards Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Finally, I'll get to fly over Southern Alaska again and enjoy it. Hopefully you guys get a break now after completing this massive project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocBird Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Great work and thanks Holger for going the extra ile to ensure compatibility by writing a Batch file! That is highly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtail99 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Probably the best NA region yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drumsonly2002 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Beautiful! Getting this with my next pay cheque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luftwayfarer Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Wow. Breathtaking shots around these parts. Now I need to find a canoe to use in the sim. Anyone know of one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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