rockliffe Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Hey, a big question for JV.... following on from your post regarding fifteen favourite airfields in the UK, would there be a possibility of adding just a single gliding airfield? As there are none anywhere in your collection of airfields it would be a first! With some gliding AI it would be superb! As we know, there are a few guys around here who would get great pleasure from such a scenery. OK, maybe not as commercially viable product as a GA airfield, but maybe you could produce one for a lesser price, maybe a lite version. There are a few major clubs around the country including Lasham and Yorkshire gliding club at Sutton Bank. This particular gliding club is set on the edge of the north Yorkshire Dales, so even scope for an area of photoscenery perhaps. Just a thought, and one which could find favour amongst your many followers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Venema Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Yeah sure we could do something like that. I know Russ is doing a little side project which we will release for $19 as a market "tester" so it's not out of the question to make a lite glider field at the same price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockliffe Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Hey John, that would be fantastic! Here's a taster, Sutton Bank... cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaseman007 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Great idea and photo Howard. WHilst never really got into gliders I sure would like to have a crack within the ORBX world. Jas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockliffe Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 I think JV will be tempted as he's always one for bringing out a 1st!! I think it would be REEEALLY cool to have some AI sailplanes with tugs towing up from the grass strip, it would add something quite unique to FSX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mf6480 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 +1 for a gliding field, nice suggestion. I think Sutton Bank is probably one of the best in the UK due to its location. Would love to go gliding from there in FSX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkH Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 +1 for a gliding field, nice suggestion. I think Sutton Bank is probably one of the best in the UK due to its location. Would love to go gliding from there in FSX! I vote for the London Gliding Club (Dunstable Downs), my 'local' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockliffe Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 I think, depending on the uptake and cost of development for Orbx, there could be a nice niche with this. It would mean not only Orbx supporters could collect a selection of gliding fields, but also introduce some new customers to the brand who may otherwise not have been interested. Yorkshire Gliding Club / Sutton Bank (Gotta be the first ) Black Mountains Gliding club / Wales Bristol & Gloucester Gliding club Lasham Gliding club London Gliding club Shropshire Soaring group Bowland Forest gliding club North Wales gliding club Northumbria Gliding club Cairngorm Gliding Club / Scotland http://youtu.be/YNajmDTC_-c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holy Cheese Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Hey Howard, just as a point of interest, Gary Summons has a freeware version of Sutton Bank on the UK2000 site, which looks actually quite good...so while you're waiting for an ORBX version, something to consider. Jack (damn this problem with the enter key not making a carriage return!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockliffe Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Hey Howard, just as a point of interest, Gary Summons has a freeware version of Sutton Bank on the UK2000 site, which looks actually quite good...so while you're waiting for an ORBX version, something to consider. Jack (damn this problem with the enter key not making a carriage return!!!) Thanks Jack, I'll check it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumley Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Hey Howard, just as a point of interest, Gary Summons has a freeware version of Sutton Bank on the UK2000 site, which looks actually quite good...so while you're waiting for an ORBX version, something to consider. Jack (damn this problem with the enter key not making a carriage return!!!) The carriage return problem I think is related to IE10 - at least it appeared that way for me after I upgraded - god only knows why!!!! The CR is OK in Google Chrome - my new browser of choice when I work it out a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGunard Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Hi Howard, Yes, I totally agree about Sutton Bank. In fact I included it my list of 15 airfields for the big vote. Although I've never flown from there I've walked along the Bank it must be awesome to take off over the cliff edge (PS to Jay Kae - can anything be done about the CR problem in IE10? It's driving me nuts! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizel Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 The UK2000 Sutton Bank version is quite good. I use it quite often as i used to live near there and know the area well. As said its freeware if you purchase a UK2000 airport it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hightman Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 jv how are the next two ftx aircraft coming along? nothing has been said abaut them for a year or so! why is that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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