The primitive look of London in Orbx EU ENG is a concern to many simmers. If you have London X, here’s a quick and simple fix to blend the two together.
Here are the steps:
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184: Maps – UK & Ireland
Here are the links of my modified version for UK & Ireland Google Earth airports and landmark maps.
The first one is based on Playhorizon’s VFR UK, UK2000 and other airport addon developers, covering England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25018674/Google%20Earth%20Shared/EU%20-%20UK%20%26%20Ireland.kmz
The second one is from Orbx’s EU which covers England only.
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25018674/Google%20Earth%20Shared/EU%20-%20Orbx%20ENG.kmz
One may use the links to compare the airports from above different developers.
As always, the links are downloadable. However, it is recommended to just COPY the URLs and add them via the Network Link function in Google Earth, so that updates can be immediately called up when available.
183: Orbx EU ENG with UK2000 Airports
182: Orbx EU England – A Disappointment
Just installed Orbx’s EU England and flew a few places around. All I can say is: a disappointment — even though it is still a good one.
Compared to the UK VFR I have, Orbx’s EU England is artificial and primitive.
The scenery, very likely, can be further enhanced by future airports and addons they develop, according to the company’s usual practices. However, these addons will surely pull a lot of money from our pockets — just look at those never-ending NA airports.
Really don’t have the mood to further discuss it. Take a look at the images below and judge them by yourself.
These 6 images are from Orbx’s EU England:
These 4 images are from VFR UK:
News: Orbx’s EU England Released
Orbx just released its EU England scenery addon. Just purchased and downloaded the file.
Even though I have reservation over some of the company’s airport addons, these regional scenery products are no doubt my must-buy. (Edit: See my next Post 182)
I have PlayHorizon’s UK VFR. It’s pretty good. My only complaint is the lacking of 3D autogen objects. Orbx’s new EU England is surely may be a strong competitor. (Edit: See my next Post 182)
Moreover, from the company’s forum,UK2000’s detailed airports are in some ways compatible with this new addon.
Even though I’ve been tied up with something else these days, will still spend sometime to have it installed. And look forward to seeing how it compares to UK VFR and how it works with UK2000’s airports.
Blog Update Status
Received some enquiries about my status since I haven’t updated this blog for quite a while.
Thank you very much!
I am fine. Just tied up with some personal matters.
This blog should get back to normal with regular updates in a couple of months.
Tom
Cockpit: Peter Rowney (YWLM, Australia)
Have you ever thought of running your simulation system not only with multiple displays but also multiple computers? Peter Rowney did that with Wideview software connecting 5 computers and 5 displays, giving more than 180 degree wrap-around view.
Builder: Peter Rowney
Location: Lemon Tree Passage, NSW, Australia
ICAO: YWLM, Williamtown RAAF Fighter Base
Cockpit: Doug Fields (KBWI, USA)
Following is the cockpit of Doug Fields who’s a retired US Marine and now mainly flightsimming after flying more than 500 hours on his C172N.
Builder: Doug Fields
Location: Ellicott City, Maryland, USA
ICAO: KBWI, Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
181: My Ultimate Cockpit Views Update
With the installation of 7 FIPs, my ultimate cockpit views defined and used since May 2011 have been changed as follows:
1. Landing/Takeoff — showing the hood from the pilot seat on the left
2. Cruising — showing outside scenery only
3. Normal Cockpit — used only when FIPs are turned off
FS Times 