jlund Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Seing how Orbx is capable of doing whole regions like PNW, countries like England and whole continents like Australia I can only imagine what they could do with a small island like St.Maarten/St.Martin? Another company made a wonderful scenery of TNCM years ago, but there has been really big changes on the island since. Ie the old terminal buildings are gone, The Caravanserei has been built (with two unfinished buildings at this time), A new bridge across the bay is being build (scheduled to open December 2013), a lot of hotels, condos etc on the whole island and not to mention the "other" small airport on the Island at Grand Case, which haven't been modeled yet. I have been to this beautiful island three times now and everytime I get home and wants to fly it in FSX, I get dissapointed in how much is actually missing in F..T.....'s scenery. Will Orbx consider making a scenery of this fantastic island with one of the most spectacular spotter paradise in the world? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukcip Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 The whole Caribbean in ORBX would be simply fantastic. NGX, Dash 8, Jumbo or GA - it would be perfect for all... I can hear the steel band as I'm arriving at the St John's airport in Antigua playing in my ears now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarm Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 There's probably no more beautiful place to fly than St. Maarten. I would certainly go back there (virtually) for frequent vacations in my Beech 200 should a new TNCM airport scenery release happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaD Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 One of my preferred trips is St. Marteen - St. Barth. At least twice a week, and now even better with the A2A 172. It would be terrific to have a new Orbx scenrey of that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bailout3 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I agree...what a beautiful collection to have orbx caribbean...I certaintly would be a buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo737 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I'm in on this for a long time, so bad!.. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GroovyMotion Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Same here!! I added the scenery/mesh for the caribbean but I would love to see a full Orbx release! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo737 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I will call this a "goldmine" a money making Region. John V, don't sleep on this area. it would be your retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukcip Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Just making my mouth water - we can dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evaamo Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I must say I've been lucky enough to have been to Maho beach twice (although both times I've missed by a matter of minutes the chance to watch KLM's 744 landing!!!). FlyTampa's version of Princess Juliana is nicely done, but an Orbx depiction of rest of St Maarten, St. Barthelemy, the USVI, Puerto Rico, etc would be a dream come true! The Caribbean is just spectacular for VFR and it has it's own share of nasty approaches (SABA anyone?). cheers -E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaD Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I must say I've been lucky enough to have been to Maho beach twice (although both times I've missed by a matter of minutes the chance to watch KLM's 744 landing!!!). FlyTampa's version of Princess Juliana is nicely done, but an Orbx depiction of rest of St Maarten, St. Barthelemy, the USVI, Puerto Rico, etc would be a dream come true! The Caribbean is just spectacular for VFR and it has it's own share of nasty approaches (SABA anyone?). cheers -E Saba you said? I tried to land there with my new A2A C172 and it was something like "now we are there..... easy.... easy.... ok full flaps..... watch out it's short.... down now.... (scrrretch) ... ok BRAKES please! BRAKES.....SLOW THE @##%$& THING DOWN.... BRAKES..... whooops.... ok, nice touch and go .... ))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo737 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Saba you said? I tried to land there with my new A2A C172 and it was something like "now we are there..... easy.... easy.... ok full flaps..... watch out it's short.... down now.... (scrrretch) ... ok BRAKES please! BRAKES.....SLOW THE @##%$& THING DOWN.... BRAKES..... whooops.... ok, nice touch and go .... ))) Go around!!! Thanks to FSX, i got more lives than a cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlund Posted September 27, 2013 Author Share Posted September 27, 2013 "(although both times I've missed by a matter of minutes the chance to watch KLM's 744 landing!!!). Shame on you ) It really is a spectacular sight seeing a 747 landing just 30 feet above you. Hope you then saw the AF A340, which is just as impressive. Yes, a new rendition of SXM is long overdue with all the changes that has been going on over there. And to have all of the Caribbean in ORBX quality, WOW!!!!! And not to mention setting EZdok world cameras up with views from the beach, sunset bar and the Caravanserei would be as being there in real life (well not quite, but you know what I mean ) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandy Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Yep! The whole Caribbean is on my want list as well. John G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerhead2 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I wouldn't mind the Caribbean at all! Coun't me in for a pre-order if it ever comes up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalbotFlyer Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Mrs. second seat says: Everyplace else in the world is work, if you want a real break from the "real" world than go to: Anguilla, St Kitts, St Martin, St Barts, Antigua, Montserrat, Martinique, St Vincent and the Grenadines. If you have never done “the islands†in a Skylane you don’t know what you have been missing. We would love Orbx to consider these tropical islands in paradise. It would open a whole new area that would probably be as popular as PNW. We will put it on our wish list along with New England and the Maritimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE77 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I completely agree. The Caribbean would be a fantastic full FTX region. You could fly around the islands or you could fly in from North America or South America. There are endless possibilities. And right now the Caribbean is not well depicted in FSX (except for what Fly Tampa has done on a small scale - and even theirs is outdated). Yes, ORBX Team, I think this would be great and a real money maker. I'm in. Sometime in 2014? And while they're at it they can make South Florida - from Orlando down to the Keys. I would pay big money for this. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalbotFlyer Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Have you been to Mustique? Our favorite resort. http://www.cottonhouse.net/mustique/resort-map-of-cotton-house Go there some time, you will love it including the difficult island airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaD Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Mrs. second seat says: Everyplace else in the world is work, if you want a real break from the "real" world than go to: Anguilla, St Kitts, St Martin, St Barts, Antigua, Montserrat, Martinique, St Vincent and the Grenadines. My wife and I spent a few weeks in Anguilla in 2000 and then in 2001. That's Paradise. You are absolutely right: everywhere else in the world is work. Perfect. Now back to business: where the pre-order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELNIKA Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 The Caribbean, CentralAmerica and Southamerica.....oh!! we can only dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddler Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I agree. The Caribbean would be an outstanding FTX region! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvic Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Seing how Orbx is capable of doing whole regions like PNW, countries like England and whole continents like Australia I can only imagine what they could do with a small island like St.Maarten/St.Martin? Another company made a wonderful scenery of TNCM years ago, but there has been really big changes on the island since. Ie the old terminal buildings are gone, The Caravanserei has been built (with two unfinished buildings at this time), A new bridge across the bay is being build (scheduled to open December 2013), a lot of hotels, condos etc on the whole island and not to mention the "other" small airport on the Island at Grand Case, which haven't been modeled yet. I have been to this beautiful island three times now and everytime I get home and wants to fly it in FSX, I get dissapointed in how much is actually missing in F..T.....'s scenery. Will Orbx consider making a scenery of this fantastic island with one of the most spectacular spotter paradise in the world? You may want to check for a huge update on St Maarten. I hope I have not violated any forum rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE77 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Ironically, Fly Tampa just released an update TODAY to their St Maarten and St Maarten Complete packages, which include the new terminal at TNCM. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibidut Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks John, i actually reinstalled the old Maarten yesterday, so this is great news. Henrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandy Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I believe we need the whole area package rather than just specific islands. We wouldn't want the situation where we would become bored with just flying around our favourite island. We need the navigation and distance for full satisfaction and enjoyment. Perhaps we could forego extremely detailed real-life recreations and settle for a more generic land class etcetera (a bit more specific than FTX Global with a touch more detail around cities/towns and airports and particularly coastlines/beaches) to get this area onto our computers. There is something special about islands that draws the human mind to them: for us it could be like having a whole fleet of faux aircraft carriers at our disposal. We can then get more experience in flying over water not just by day but at night in small to medium aircraft (and with the odd bit of heavy weather that you get in the tropics). John G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalbotFlyer Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Mr Chandy: If you have ever island hopped in the real world in a small plane, than you don't want to be using aircraft carriers. Actually the area from St. Maartens down thru the chain of islands South is so interesting, you could spend years exploring the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolRayz Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Another vote for the Caribbean! Please! Please! Please! I am from St. Croix in the USVI's and is the most under represented island in the America's. If this ever happened I will personally travel to Australia and kiss JV's feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibidut Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hey SolRayz. I am from Denmark, Amager and its a very nice place indeed, pleace, pleace Henrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnG Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 While i am definitely one who would appreciate a full caribbean region, it is really inaccurate to state that there is nothing else available, especially now that FTX global is available to supply the textures. Try striking software's amazing freeware on top of Utx TAC. With FTX Global it's amazing. If you pin all your hopes on Orbx developing this region sometime, and ignore what's already available, you're losing out in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibidut Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 While i am definitely one who would appreciate a full caribbean region, it is really inaccurate to state that there is nothing else available, especially now that FTX global is available to supply the textures. Try striking software's amazing freeware on top of Utx TAC. With FTX Global it's amazing. If you pin all your hopes on Orbx developing this region sometime, and ignore what's already available, you're losing out in my opinion There is as ShawnG said, many and for the whole world,tousend Freeware out there, its just to pick the right (for You). HS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalbotFlyer Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 When I said how much we loved flying the leewards and the windwards, did I forget to say that Mustique island has the homes of Mick Jagger and David Bowie. Opens up an entire new flavor for flying with their music streaming through our cockpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjpollitt Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Another vote for the Caribbean! Please! Please! Please! I am from St. Croix in the USVI's and is the most under represented island in the America's. If this ever happened I will personally travel to Australia and kiss JV's feet. He's in the UK at the moment in Hampshire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Newman Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Have you been to Mustique? Our favorite resort. http://www.cottonhouse.net/mustique/resort-map-of-cotton-house Go there some time, you will love it including the difficult island airport. I actually stayed there for 2 weeks on a survey trip, surveying the airport... Those hills at either end of the runway do make for an interesting approach and departure! It's a real shame FSX isn't capable of having contoured runways to replicate this airport... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUIBRU Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 I do not see why want you that ORBX developpe the Caribbean. Certain developers we make and it is very beautiful. For example : FlyTampa ---> St. Maarten (TNCM), St. Barts (TFFJ), Saba (SABA/TNCS). ---> Grenadines Islands Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Union, Carriacou. LatinVFR ---> Bermuda Island, Kington (Jamaica), Tobago, Montego Bay, Trinidad. Taxi2Gate ---> Saint Vincent Island, Sainte Lucia Island. TropicalSim ---> Antigua, Aruba, Beef Island British Virgin, Bonaire, Curaçao, Turks and Caicos Islands, Saint Thomas US Virgin. and all these products work perfectly with Global FTX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvic Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Those hills at either end of the runway do make for an interesting approach and departure! It's a real shame FSX isn't capable of having contoured runways to replicate this airport... Actually, FlyTampa has done this. The runway is sloped at both ends. What is even better FTX Global fills the Caribbean area very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Newman Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Actually, FlyTampa has done this. The runway is sloped at both ends. What is even better FTX Global fills the Caribbean area very well. Nice! I might have to look into this one then... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalbotFlyer Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Nice! I might have to look into this one then... Thanks! http://www.flytampa.org/grenadines.html#shot9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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