The 'Official' Screenshot & Tips thread 4 FSX enthusiasts & flight simmers.

elmuzzy66. · 4 Sep 2013 at 13:56

Hello guys quick question. I work at lxgb and would like to know what game + addons would i need to use my airport in game? Thanks.

FBi7 · 4 Sep 2013 at 14:03

Flight Simulator X and Aerosoft's Gibraltar X should do you good.

Vuvuzela · 4 Sep 2013 at 14:05

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR !!! just got a OOM :mad:

Just as I was touching down!!! first time ever at Gatwick!

elmuzzy66. · 4 Sep 2013 at 14:07

FBi7 said:
Flight Simulator X and Aerosoft's Gibraltar X should do you good.

Thanks for the quick reply. Is it possible to add/ input acutal weather value aswell as it what makes this airfield appealling

Vuvuzela · 4 Sep 2013 at 14:22

elmuzzy66. said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Is it possible to add/ input acutal weather value aswell as it what makes this airfield appealling

There are a number of weather packages out there.

REX
Opusfsx
Active Sky.

I've used all 3 and find Opus the most accurate. I use Rex for the cloud textures etc. They do fantastic textures.

!bluetonic! · 4 Sep 2013 at 15:23

I was reading about Opus FX and for £30 it does loads...

However, has anybody got it installed and running across a network?

If I've read correctly, you need an FSX install on client and server to make use of 'Live Camera Views'. Is this how it works?

!bluetonic! · 4 Sep 2013 at 15:26

Vuvuzela said:
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR !!! just got a OOM

Just as I was touching down!!! first time ever at Gatwick!

Maybe your PC thought 'he we go again' and had already allocated memory for a Go Around? When your tyres delicately kissed the tarmac, it was memory overload.

FBi7 · 4 Sep 2013 at 16:10

Vuvuzela said:
There are a number of weather packages out there.

REX
Opusfsx
Active Sky.

I've used all 3 and find Opus the most accurate. I use Rex for the cloud textures etc. They do fantastic textures.

You can also set FSX to download real world weather from Jeppessen. However, as it's free, it's slightly less accurate and the graphics aren't as good/realistic than if you were to get Active Sky, Opus or REX.

Vuvuzela · 4 Sep 2013 at 17:22

!bluetonic! said:
I was reading about Opus FX and for £30 it does loads...

However, has anybody got it installed and running across a network?

If I've read correctly, you need an FSX install on client and server to make use of 'Live Camera Views'. Is this how it works?

I don't use the camera view mate so not 100% sure. I don't think you need to install it twice if you want to use the different views. I do know if you want to have Opus(weather engine) on another machine then you definitely have to install it on "server" and client side.

!bluetonic! said:
Maybe your PC thought 'he we go again' and had already allocated memory for a Go Around? When your tyres delicately kissed the tarmac, it was memory overload.

funny!

It's just so frustrating. Never had an issue before. Gatwick was particularly busy today! Everybody and their bloody T7's

Witcher1979 · 5 Sep 2013 at 13:40

I have just installed FSX again with VFR real scenery for South East England, but I think the scenery looks a bit rubbish compared to some screenshots in here. Is there a better scenery pack for East/South East England? Or maybe I have not set it up right

Vuvuzela · 5 Sep 2013 at 13:49

Witcher1979 said:
I have just installed FSX again with VFR real scenery for South East England, but I think the scenery looks a bit rubbish compared to some screenshots in here. Is there a better scenery pack for East/South East England? Or maybe I have not set it up right

here you go.

http://fullterrain.com/product_eueng.html

or

http://fullterrain.com/product_ftxglobal.html

Witcher1979 · 5 Sep 2013 at 13:51

wow thanks very much you are a star

Dappo · 5 Sep 2013 at 16:27

Some screenshots from flights in Poland:

Preparing to land at Warsaw-Chopin International Airport:

Departing Krakow-Balice:

Approaching Gdansk airport:

Flying around Lodz:

Landing at Gdansk airport:

Evening departure from Krakow-Balice:

Climbing out of Gdansk:

Refueling at Krakow-Balice airport:

Gdansk new terminal building:

Warsaw during sunset (FTX Global 1.1 patch lighting):

lukeharvest · 5 Sep 2013 at 17:15

Vuvuzela said:
There are a number of weather packages out there.

REX
Opusfsx
Active Sky.

I've used all 3 and find Opus the most accurate. I use Rex for the cloud textures etc. They do fantastic textures.

and the best one isn't even on your list

If you want the most accurate aloft winds then FSGRW is the one to get. It also does a much better job at weather depiction and the only one of all four weather engines to do a half decent job at fog generation (with stratus clouds).

Vuvuzela · 5 Sep 2013 at 17:40

lukeharvest said:
and the best one isn't even on your list

If you want the most accurate aloft winds then FSGRW is the one to get. It also does a much better job at weather depiction and the only one of all four weather engines to do a half decent job at fog generation (with stratus clouds).

Nice Photos, what mods you using again?

Not heard too much about FSGW so cant comment. Opus is a fantastic . The Dev's are constantly working on it. It improves every week.

lukeharvest · 5 Sep 2013 at 18:19

Vuvuzela said:
Nice Photos, what mods you using again?

Not heard too much about FSGW so cant comment. Opus is a fantastic . The Dev's are constantly working on it. It improves every week.

SweetFX mainly. FSGRW is similar, they improve it weekly - I have Opus as well (and REX/AS2012) but would definitely recommend FSGRW to anyone looking for a wx engine.

Vuvuzela · 5 Sep 2013 at 19:44

Blue we flying later mate?

!bluetonic! · 5 Sep 2013 at 21:02

Yes. I'm back and ready whenever you are.

Vuvuzela · 5 Sep 2013 at 21:15

!bluetonic! said:
Yes. I'm back and ready whenever you are.

ok i'm here too, see you on mumble

!bluetonic! · 6 Sep 2013 at 09:15

Dappo - Those pics are immense.