DDC Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I have to admit that I have been scouring these forums every morning when I get up to see if there is any news on the upcoming release of Northern California. Any updates would be most appreciated! I live in San Francisco but I am from Vancouver and I often fly back and forth. For those of you who have never visited Northern California (we call it "NorCal" vs "SoCal") it really is a beautiful area to see from the sky. There is the obvious San Francisco with the Golden Gate Bridge but other areas such as Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley and the coastal towns such as Monterey and Eureka. I saw someone where the release is a little late so we might have to wait a few more weeks. GIve me any updates about this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogus Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I'll buy Northern Cal on day 1 - count me in as one of the excited. But I am happy to wait and have Orbx take their time with this one. There are so many areas to be explored here. From the beautiful west coast to the Sierra Mountains around Lake Tahoe. This will be quite a gem. On a side note, Truckee-Tahoe Airport KTRK would be a pretty great choice as one of the feature airports. One can dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnE77 Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 + 1. I will buy NorCal on the day of release. I lived in the Bay Area for 5 years, and regardless, it's a wonderful scenic area to explore. Can't wait! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripcord Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Pretty scenery to fly over. I actually took some lessons at KMRY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDC Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 I believe ORBX has one of the South Bay airports planned for development. I think it is Redwood City or one of those ones close to Silicon Valley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ba43 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I am also ready for some new territory to visit. Back when I was taking private pilot lessons, I flew left seat with a CFI in a C172 from KMRY south down along the Big Sur coast for about thirty miles before turning back and heading to KSNS for a touch and go. Then back to Monterey to end my flight. Got that entry in my logbook somewhere. Can't wait to see how Orbx show the agriculture in the Salinas Valley area. Lots and lots of rows of lettuce, artichokes, etc. Green in the valley and gold colored mountains next to the royal blue Pacific. It'll be beautiful. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Goff Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Work is still chugging along! Every photoreal area in the northern part of NCA has been completed, recently I turned southward and finished off the salt flats at the south end of the SF bay. After I complete my photoreal work around downtown SF and Oakland I'll be going eastward to finish up my contribution to the region Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeze Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Alex, does that include photoreal of the Sutter Buttes up by Marysville? Often pass by them. Also wondering about Elkhorn Slough by Moss Landing on Monterey Bay. Small area but I'm hopeful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Living in Redding at the Northern end of the Sacramento valley I'm really looking forward to NorCal coming out. Lots and lots of neat places to explore. The variety of terrain and features rivals New Zealand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Lincoln Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 My opinion is this,Orbx will do a fantastic job and if it takes 3 years then 3 Years it is,Quality is what we get with Orbx and I am in no rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Goff Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Alex, does that include photoreal of the Sutter Buttes up by Marysville? Often pass by them. Also wondering about Elkhorn Slough by Moss Landing on Monterey Bay. Small area but I'm hopeful. With the number of potential photoreal areas in NorCal some consideration had to prioritizing areas. Unfortunately the Buttes and Elkhorn Slough didn't make it but I can say for certain that Neil Hill, our NorCal native and one of the guys working landclass, has represented the Sutter Buttes very well. Some areas it will include: Brown Mountain Cinder Cone Crater Lake Glass Mountain Honey Lake Humboldt Bay (north and south ends) Klamath Lake Klamath Marsh Lassen Peak Lower Klamath Lake Mount Shasta Mt. McLoughlin Sierra Army Depot Whitney Butte San Francisco and Oakland waterfront stretching from NAS Alameda to Point Bonita Lighthouse South SFO Bay wetland and salt flats And some screenshots from a month back: http://www.orbxsystems.com/forum/topic/64720-will-global-make-full-fat-regions-obsolete/?p=591437 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvearl Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 +1 here as well. Very much anticipating this release! Charles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDC Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 I forgot all about the crown jewel of the State of California. Yosemite! I would guess that the National Park will also be represented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveroo Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 i dont understand i guess....the list of sites is great....but will it look "patchy" in the areas that are not "featured"?......like someone said the sutter buttes isnt "featured" but will they still be there as a cinder cone?...or will they (it) be flat....im in auburn ca, KAUN,and from my front yard i can see the buttes clearly,so i guess what im askin..will they still show?..just not in super detail?...and what about Beale AFB...it may not be a featured airfleid...but will it show?...im new to the Orbx world..just installed FTX Global and am allready impressed.. also.."Crater Lake"? in norcal?.....its in Oregon last time i looked....lol....why is it in norcal?..or is this a place ive not heard of?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Dave, Crater Lake is indeed still in Oregon, but will be covered in the new NorCal release. I'll have to go check how the Sutter buttes are looking under FTX Global. Do you have any 3rd party elevation mesh installed or just default? That would make a difference on how well defined the Buttes look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrownCityMisfit Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Day 1 purchase for me, without a doubt. Very excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjpollitt Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 So I can use my PNW to fly from KSEA and then into KSFO with NCal installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Goff Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 i dont understand i guess....the list of sites is great....but will it look "patchy" in the areas that are not "featured"?......like someone said the sutter buttes isnt "featured" but will they still be there as a cinder cone?...or will they (it) be flat....im in auburn ca, KAUN,and from my front yard i can see the buttes clearly,so i guess what im askin..will they still show?..just not in super detail?...and what about Beale AFB...it may not be a featured airfleid...but will it show?...im new to the Orbx world..just installed FTX Global and am allready impressed.. also.."Crater Lake"? in norcal?.....its in Oregon last time i looked....lol....why is it in norcal?..or is this a place ive not heard of?.. Hi Dave, The list of areas I provided are for photoreal areas. Everywhere within the bounds of NCA is fully represented using landclass and vector roads, rails, rivers, etc. These areas are simply those that get photoreal treatment, i.e. the bigger landmarks of the region. It is by no means a patchy experience, if you have PNW, NRM, CRM, PFJ, SAK you can see the same is done with major peaks and other features. And NorCal covers a little bit of Oregon and Nevada which is why Crater Lake has photoreal treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 So I can use my PNW to fly from KSEA and then into KSFO with NCal installed? Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan prewett Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I asked once awhile ago if the map in FSX could have borders added to show the full fat regions so I would no when to Full Fat - Hybrid - Glodal, but it did not seem possible. So my request this time is can we get a printable or at least online map that shows the borders. When you go to an airfield to see about what it has to offer and if to buy, you can open the page with the map showing the location of all the airfields developed. I would really like to see the Sectional chart boundaries on this map, and be able to print it out. Case in point I was recently flying over Crater Lake and had Central on America thinking that it was covered. It appears that it was not. Anyway I just feel it would be a great help to be better able to work out what zone I am in quickly instead of puzzling over maps. Thanks Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybobmusic Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I'm excited about Northern California as well. I live right next to Murray field (KEKA) in Eureka. I see the Fedex feeder Grand caravan fly over my house almost every day. Can't wait to see what Orbx has done with the Humboldt bay photo real area. I drive around the bay quite often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I asked once awhile ago if the map in FSX could have borders added to show the full fat regions so I would no when to Full Fat - Hybrid - Glodal, but it did not seem possible. So my request this time is can we get a printable or at least online map that shows the borders. When you go to an airfield to see about what it has to offer and if to buy, you can open the page with the map showing the location of all the airfields developed. I would really like to see the Sectional chart boundaries on this map, and be able to print it out. Case in point I was recently flying over Crater Lake and had Central on America thinking that it was covered. It appears that it was not. Anyway I just feel it would be a great help to be better able to work out what zone I am in quickly instead of puzzling over maps. Thanks Allan See this thread for a picture from Holger about the NCA boundaries. http://www.orbxsystems.com/forum/topic/60020-to-orbx-team-norcal-question/?hl=%2Bnorthern+%2Bcalifornia#entry545322 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Hill Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hi daveroo, The Sutter Buttes aren't flat in NCA, They stick up out of the valley floor just as they should. I used to live in Yuba City and made sure they looked right as I added the LC to cover them. You won't be disappointed. Actually when I worked for PT&T (a long time ago) I worked at a microwave relay station that was up on the Buttes, hmmm, I wonder if it's still there? Oh, and an enhanced Beale AFB is there although there not a lot that can be done in the way of enhancing those big AFB's, other than make it's layout accurate. Cheers, Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triplane Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I am also ready for some new territory to visit. Back when I was taking private pilot lessons, I flew left seat with a CFI in a C172 from KMRY south down along the Big Sur coast for about thirty miles before turning back and heading to KSNS for a touch and go. Then back to Monterey to end my flight. Got that entry in my logbook somewhere. Can't wait to see how Orbx show the agriculture in the Salinas Valley area. Lots and lots of rows of lettuce, artichokes, etc. Green in the valley and gold colored mountains next to the royal blue Pacific. It'll be beautiful. Brad What a small world. I flew a first flight from KMRY down the coast to Big Sur in December 1958. My PPL cost back then was $640. Guaranteed by Del Monte Aviation. For that price I got as many hours as I needed to get the license. Oh for the good old days..... Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot62 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I am more than excited about Northern California as well. I was an exchange student at Arcata High School in 1980 and can't wait to pilot my virtual planes in and out of KEKA and KACV. I actually had an aviation science class in school and made few flights in a Cessna 152 from KEKA with the teacher. Great memories! Jaakko EFHK Finland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiG Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I too have great memories from the area, but not because of any real-life experience. I started simming with Flight Unlimited II in ~1997, and it was limited to the SF Bay area. So my first experience with simming was over San Francisco and northern CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunk Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Seeing as though NorCal is slated for release before the end of the year, when might we start seeing some preview screenshots? Also, I had a question for John about San Carlos. What is the best way to contact him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybobmusic Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Seeing as though NorCal is slated for release before the end of the year, when might we start seeing some preview screenshots? Also, I had a question for John about San Carlos. What is the best way to contact him? I was wondering about NorCal as well. I wasn't going to say anything but I see I'm not the only one. I'm sure the screenshots will show up when they're ready. It's hard to be patient though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDC Posted November 24, 2013 Author Share Posted November 24, 2013 The roadmap did say December and it would be an important release prior to the Christmas season. Patience. wait a couple more weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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