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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 17:56:57 GMT -5
Could one of you please post an image of an approach to runway 31 at Courtenay Airpark (CAH3) in Global Vector V1.2?
I want to see the coastline (ocean/river) detail around the airport with just Global Vector V1.2 (if you also have Orbx FTX PNW disable it in FTX Central beforehand).
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Post by olderndirt on Nov 2, 2014 21:10:06 GMT -5
Could one of you please post an image of an approach to runway 31 at Courtenay Airpark (CAH3) in Global Vector V1.2? I want to see the coastline (ocean/river) detail around the airport with just Global Vector V1.2 (if you also have Orbx FTX PNW disable it in FTX Central beforehand). Another view - Global with Vector - PNW disabled.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2014 23:16:58 GMT -5
Thanks for posting the shot! It would be interesting to know where the source data came from for FTX Vector v1.2. The actual CAH3 runway 31 approach looks like this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Courtenay_final_31.jpgAs you can see the shoreline is very close to the approach; which is how UTX Canada, FTX PNW and even FSX default scenery looks like. Vector has it completely wrong. Notice also in the real world that there is a lagoon (Courtenay Airpark Lagoon) that runs along the east side of the runway. Only default FSX got this somewhat right (OK, so it's a lake and not a lagoon in default FSX); but UTX and PNW are missing it completely! |
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Post by spud on Nov 3, 2014 11:01:09 GMT -5
Well this month's Brain Fart came early I'm afraid. When I took the screen shots yesterday I had forgotten that I had disabled VECTOR's 5 files in the scenery library so all the shots are WITHOUT VECTOR active. At the moment I'm too confused the make sense of exactly what I had a screenie of.
Except the FSX default was quite obvious.
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Post by olderndirt on Nov 3, 2014 11:52:00 GMT -5
Thanks for posting the shot! It would be interesting to know where the source data came from for FTX Vector v1.2. The actual CAH3 runway 31 approach looks like this: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Courtenay_final_31.jpgAs you can see the shoreline is very close to the approach; which is how UTX Canada, FTX PNW and even FSX default scenery looks like. Vector has it completely wrong. Notice also in the real world that there is a lagoon (Courtenay Airpark Lagoon) that runs along the east side of the runway. Only default FSX got this somewhat right (OK, so it's a lake and not a lagoon in default FSX); but UTX and PNW are missing it completely! If memory serves, not often, I've been in there before and it was pretty much as your pic. Must have been with PNW active. |
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Post by olderndirt on Nov 3, 2014 12:35:03 GMT -5
Tried to approximate the 'wiki' pic - first is with Global (replaces default textures) and Vector (roads, coastlines, water etc). Second is with PNW activated (has it's own built in textures, vector etc). Neither one is placing too much emphasis on accuracy - note the discrepancy on the Orbx forum and they'll get to it.   |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 13:23:46 GMT -5
I guess there is much to be said for flying in an area you are not too familiar with. For me that would be areas away from Southwestern BC, the Canadian Prairies and Southern Ontario up to North Bay.
UTX Canada and Orbx PNW are a big improvement over default but they are still very much removed from reality!
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Post by Bushpounder on Nov 3, 2014 13:36:53 GMT -5
Always fly where you are NOT from! You'll never notice the mistakes!!
BP;)
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Post by olderndirt on Nov 3, 2014 13:58:52 GMT -5
I guess there is much to be said for flying in an area you are not too familiar with. For me that would be areas away from Southwestern BC, the Canadian Prairies and Southern Ontario up to North Bay. UTX Canada and Orbx PNW are a big improvement over default but they are still very much removed from reality! As a resident of Washington state, I always enjoy flying in New Zealand. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2014 16:40:17 GMT -5
As a resident of Washington state, I always enjoy flying in New Zealand. New Zealand, you say! Do you prefer North Island or South Island? |
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Post by olderndirt on Nov 3, 2014 20:33:44 GMT -5
As a resident of Washington state, I always enjoy flying in New Zealand. New Zealand, you say! Do you prefer North Island or South Island? South - mainly because I have the NZSI and not the NI. Actually the South Island is so much like parts of Alaska, I almost feel at home. |
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