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shadow_boxer · 27 Jul 2013 at 10:22

Hmm, very tempted by this. Got GEX Europe which I've found OK with UTX but this will definitely give a lot more options to fly else where in the world I wouldn't normally go. (Africa and Asia etc). Think I'm going to go for it but my SSD isn't going to be happy. (Only have 40GB or so left from 256GB and that's purely FSX!).

ghutchison14078 · 27 Jul 2013 at 11:15

Vuvuzela said:
I get confused by all of this! what should the order be in your library? I know airports sit on top what should be next and then next etc?

Come on lets see the photos, credit card used, finger hovering over the enter button!

Scenery Library order (mine anyway) and all seems well

AES
Aerosoft Afcads
Airports (UK2000, aerosoft, flytampa etc etc)
FTX Regions (FTX Eng, Wales, Scot, NZ, South Alaska, Pacific Regions, Rockies)
Other Regional Scenery Addons (FSDG DEX North, Earth Simulations Channel Islands, NL2000 etc etc)
FTX Global (when i get it later today)
UTX (with lighting disabled in UTX config)
FS Global Ultimate Europe Mesh (dont really fly outside Europe so haven't invested in other Mesh..yet...until PMDG 777 is out

)

I dont always have it all enabled at once, I generally only have scenery activated that I intend to fly to. Having unnecessary scenery activated will only increase loading times, potentially cause more 'blurries' and eat up valuable VAS as you fly over it.

And yes, one of the best things about the FTX Global package is their new Hybrid Mode, gone are the days of opening up FTX Central and having to select which part of the world you wanted Orbx scenery to display (usually this would cause problems with other addon scenery).
Activate Hybrid mode and fly wherever you like to whatever scenery, Orbx or otherwise, you wish and there should be no problems

Vuvuzela · 27 Jul 2013 at 16:18

ghutchison14078 said:
Scenery Library order (mine anyway) and all seems well

AES
Aerosoft Afcads
Airports (UK2000, aerosoft, flytampa etc etc)
FTX Regions (FTX Eng, Wales, Scot, NZ, South Alaska, Pacific Regions, Rockies)
Other Regional Scenery Addons (FSDG DEX North, Earth Simulations Channel Islands, NL2000 etc etc)
FTX Global (when i get it later today)
UTX (with lighting disabled in UTX config)
FS Global Ultimate Europe Mesh (dont really fly outside Europe so haven't invested in other Mesh..yet...until PMDG 777 is out )

I dont always have it all enabled at once, I generally only have scenery activated that I intend to fly to. Having unnecessary scenery activated will only increase loading times, potentially cause more 'blurries' and eat up valuable VAS as you fly over it.

And yes, one of the best things about the FTX Global package is their new Hybrid Mode, gone are the days of opening up FTX Central and having to select which part of the world you wanted Orbx scenery to display (usually this would cause problems with other addon scenery).
Activate Hybrid mode and fly wherever you like to whatever scenery, Orbx or otherwise, you wish and there should be no problems

That is great cheers!

shadow_boxer · 27 Jul 2013 at 17:29

Wow. Just installed FTX Global and I'm gobsmacked!

Quality of textures on the off-beaten track are excellent. Feels almost like a whole new game. I mean I have quite a few addons and payware airports but now it really feels I could happily fly anywhere in the world. Totally worth the £60!

Just been having a quick fly around various parts of the world. Here are a few pics. No scenery/land texture addons other than FTX Global on these. Oh and UTX Europe is working flawlessly with it...the Alps never looked so good!

Vuvuzela · 27 Jul 2013 at 22:16

very nice!!

Illgresi · 27 Jul 2013 at 22:41

shadow boxer:

Can I trouble you for a series of photos of approach and landing runway 26 at LOWI?

With or without blizzard conditions will be fine.

Vuvuzela · 28 Jul 2013 at 01:05

Just saw this! This is a Vatsim event between Heathrow and Dubai. Maybe just wishful thinking!

Join us when we take the PMDG 777X on VATSIM from London Heathrow (EGLL) to Dubai (OMDB). The flight time will be about 6 Hours and 30 Minutes and we anticipate as much air traffic control as possible. We anticipate to depart at 1100z (11:00 AM UTC) on Saturday, 3rd of August 2013. Remember that, this date is a guess of when about the 777X will be released. As you all should know, this isn’t a confirmed date but only just a guess. If the 777X isn’t out by the event date. No 777X or 777X, you’re still welcome to join us in any plane of your choice.

shadow_boxer · 28 Jul 2013 at 11:47

Illgresi said:
Can I trouble you for a series of photos of approach and landing runway 26 at LOWI?

A few of LOWI. Playing around with different ENB series configs on these so hence the differing HDR. UTX Europe and Aerosoft LOWI (hence the transition with FTXG). Using the Majestic Dash 8 Q400 and Carenado TBM 850.

Dappo · 28 Jul 2013 at 12:39

Here are some screenshots from different parts of the world using FTX Global:

Sunset over Cape Town, South Africa:

Crater Lake, Oregon:

Faroe Islands:

Beijing:

Afternoon - Grand Canyon, Arizona:

Puerto Rico:

Lukla, Nepal:

Niagra Falls:

Norwegian Fjords:

Panama Canal:

Bhutan:

Part of Moscow:

Sunset over India:

Late afternoon over Rio, Brazil:

Rhön - Hessen, Germany:

Basra, Iraq:

Morning - Easter Island:

Paris:

Illgresi · 28 Jul 2013 at 12:45

shadow_boxer said:
A few of LOWI. Playing around with different ENB series configs on these so hence the differing HDR. UTX Europe and Aerosoft LOWI (hence the transition with FTXG). Using the Majestic Dash 8 Q400 and Carenado TBM 850.

Absolutely gorgeous, thanks man. Still not going to spend £60 on it, but I can dream.

Edit: Dappo, lovely pics dude.

Wahzy · 28 Jul 2013 at 13:04

What mesh do you recommend for Europe with FTX Global?

Dappo · 28 Jul 2013 at 13:19

Wahzy said:
What mesh do you recommend for Europe with FTX Global?

I use FSGlobal 2010 for mesh, but if you just want Europe, I recommend FsGlobal Ultimate Europe and Africa.

http://secure.simmarket.com/pilots-fsglobal-ultimate-europe_africa.phtml

Review: http://www.avsim.com/pages/0711/Pilots/Europe.html

Illgresi said:
Dappo, lovely pics dude.

Thank you!

stevie_vee · 28 Jul 2013 at 13:43

Dappo said:
I use FSGlobal 2010 for mesh, but if you just want Europe, I recommend FsGlobal Ultimate Europe and Africa.

http://secure.simmarket.com/pilots-fsglobal-ultimate-europe_africa.phtml

Review: http://www.avsim.com/pages/0711/Pilots/Europe.html

Thank you!

Is there anywhere in the UK that sells this. Simmarket want 12 euros for delivery!!

Dappo · 28 Jul 2013 at 13:57

stevie_vee said:
Is there anywhere in the UK that sells this. Simmarket want 12 euros for delivery!!

Flightstore has it for £39.99 with free delivery.

http://www.flightstore.co.uk/flight...-sm3092&utm_campaign=product+listing+ads#3119

stevie_vee · 28 Jul 2013 at 14:01

SOLD!!!!

Thanks Dappo.

Dappo · 28 Jul 2013 at 14:04

No problem!

stevie_vee · 29 Jul 2013 at 20:10

Does anyone use any traffic scenery these days?

lukeharvest · 29 Jul 2013 at 20:19

stevie_vee said:
Does anyone use any traffic scenery these days?

Over the years I've continually tried to like and get used to AI (instead of using VATSIM) but can't get over the sheer stupidity of the AI sometimes. If you're used to using VATSIM you might find it quite difficult even getting used to AI.

stevie_vee · 29 Jul 2013 at 20:29

I use Vatsim but the livery always seems the same. With an add on I suppose you can choose what ever livery is displayed...correctly.

shadow_boxer · 29 Jul 2013 at 21:11

I just tend to use World of AI. Pretty ancient these days but I don't worry about traffic too much. Just nice to see a few heavies at terminal when I take off or land.