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Aug 14th, 2012 at 7:49pm

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Good evening all... Smiley

Going to try and plan some kind of a camping trip using this FSX Simulator and have not got it all figured out yet, but if anyone has any ideas for showing tents and fly-in bush camps don't be afraid to give me a hint...

Not sure about the aircraft either...float or wheel
Not sure about how many legs/stops...
Three days to perhaps five days in length...

Using a small bug smasher the fuel and distance I can go and come back will be a factor unless I make a fuel stop somewhere.

The old girl, children and I did many a flying camping trip with many different durations in time and a few different types of aircraft, my favourite was our Cessna 337, the old girl loaded everything but the kitchen sink... Grin

Doing this on the computer is posing problems like trying to find a place with tents and aircraft that is remote.

Have spent much time trying to put something together and not much farther ahead than when I started... Grin     Shocked

FSX and Windows 7
ORBX Scenery
FSWC...Flight Sim Water Configurator and REX2 were not used...

Here are three shots and it will probably go something like this...
-cans of food............................check
-water.....................................check
-dishes & cooking pots...............check
-soap...facial and dish soaps.......check
-toilet paper.............................check
-tent & sleeping bags.................check
-lantern....................................check
-4 bottles of Scotch Whisky.........check....short camping 
                                                             trip
-shotgun with slugs and bird shot............
  OK...at least have I got a picture of your mother to keep the bears and things that go bump in the night away??? Tongue

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Now you sure you packed the four bottles of Scotch Whisky old girl?
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See you all later folks... Smiley
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Did anyone notice the computer mixed up the livery of the aircraft in the first shot which was supposed to look like shot #2 and #3.

First time I have seen this happen to me... Grin

Comments and advice most welcome... Wink
 
Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug
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Reply #1 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 7:38am

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I would for sure take a fishing rod with me. Wink

I think the differences between the pics is the downing sun.
You can see it on the green car and yellow plane too.

Now that's some very good and clear shots.
 
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Reply #2 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 8:28am

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Don't forget, Doug... Wink...

...(I keep saying it....endlessly!)... Cry....

Switch; "Shadows on", before taking the Screen Shots!

In the last Pic, "shadows" will also show the time of day by their direction, and length...
.and also indicate any objects that are actually sitting on the ground...and not floating in the air!

"Shadows" are your friend in the Sim...trust me!

Paul...A shadowy figure in FS 2004... Wink...!
 
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Reply #3 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 8:30am

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When you're not sure about floats or wheels, take both. Amphibians are the kings of these regions. You have the Aerosoft Beaver right ? One of them is amphibian if I remember correclty. Of course, the default Grumman Goose (HD Redux from OzX) would be my first choice Wink

These shots are quite cool, once again. The only one I dislike is the last, because of this big portion of default ground texture behind the hangars, which doesn't look so good.

Have a good trip Smiley
 
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Reply #4 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 8:42am

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Thanks bass...much appreciated and a fishing rod...good idea... Wink
 
Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug
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Reply #5 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 8:47am

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Hi Paul... Smiley

HMMM...my shadows were all checked in the FSX Program, not sure why they are not working...I think there were three boxes checked...

Unless...

The ORBX Scenery/Weather cancelled them out.

I am surprised to see the change in the aircraft livery in shot #1 as opposed to shots #2 and #3.

I think this computer got into one of my bottles of Scotch Whisky without my knowing... Shocked     Grin
 
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Reply #6 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 9:11am

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This one can do the job. Even place for any motherinlaw and a kitchen Grin

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Reply #7 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 9:16am

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Hi Stephane... Smiley

Agree with you on the last shot, tried several angles and my objective was to show all three aircraft on the ground.

I also found this airfield boundary looks far too artificial and not quite sure I am happy with some of this stuff in ORBX.

However, since I am just in the beginning stages of experimenting with my new downloads I shall give them a chance to impress me... Smiley

Paul "Fozzer" brought up a good point here.

I did check to see the settings I used and all the boxes were checked in FSX Settings so not sure what happened to the shadows unless ORBX had something to do with the shadows.

I also used an ORBX Weather Setting in FSX.

Aircraft selection...you are right with the amphibian and that is a good way to go depending on the wheels one has on the amphibian.
There are several types and I remember one particular DeHavilland of Canada DHC-3 Otter I flew.

The two front wheels would have been useless on a rough grass strip and were for hard surface runways only.

There are several different types of wheels which can be used and one needs to choose and be able to afford the right set... Smiley

Most amphibious floats are either the cost of a bugsmasher or half the price of the aircraft.

Much as I would like to own a DeHavilland of Canada Beaver or Otter, even a Grumman Goose I would have had to sell all the children and the old girl to afford the fuel.

Perhaps I should have thought about that forty years ago... Shocked     Roll Eyes      Grin

Our Cessna 185 Amphibian cost enough to operate, it was like putting a child through college money wise... Grin

One would be surprised how much kit can be packed into a Cessna 172 (not on floats), 150 or a Piper 140 or Super Cub.  I know and before our little air force of children came along the old girl was quite good at packing a bug smasher like a mule for a week of camping (when I had time off).... Smiley

Oh, one other thing Stephane, our one son is restoring his Grumman Widgeon.
Will be ready next year.
Lucky for him to fly C17s and for a Flag Carrier as he needs both flying occupations to pay for the thing.

We are hoping to see him married before he gets past his twenty fifth birthday and not to his Widgeon... Lips Sealed

Now if I could only find some bush scenery that has tents in it... Smiley
 
Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug
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Reply #8 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 9:25am

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Thanks bass, that is surely the King of the Bush (in real aviation), no doubt about it... Wink

I could never afford one in real life... Grin

I am trying to keep my simulated flight to smaller bugsmasher like the Cessna 185 or Piper Super Cub.

Something for just two people with some camping gear.

The Cessna 185 is a little larger than what I wanted and I would prefer something on wheels just because of the weight of the floats cuts down on the load capacity and I don't want to leave a bottle of Scotch Whisky behind... Grin

Any ideas on a bush flying strip that shows tents bass?

I have two ORBX Sceneries for the West Coast and I have not really explored them in FSX yet.

Again thanks for your interest and comments... Wink
 
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Reply #9 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 9:38am

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For those of you interested, spend some time looking at the cost of:
-Floats
-Amphibious Floats...keep in mind there are different types
                               of wheels
-Skis
-Wheel/Skis

Aircraft types and kit are shown...also...check out installation cost per aircraft...

Now you know why a lot of aviators take up Sailing when they retire... Grin

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Reply #10 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 10:16am

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Talking about shadows, let's keep in mind that FSX will modify the intensity of the shadows depending on the weather and the time of day Wink
 
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Reply #11 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 10:40am

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If i got the opportunity and could afford it, i would fly out from Aspen, Colorado to discover the lakes and the beautifull landscape.
http://www.simviation.com/fsxscenery16.htm

I wont forget the gun and the rod Wink
That is my dream.
 
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Reply #12 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 11:41am

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Bass's screen shot is an excellent example of the importance of enabling; "Shadows" in all the screen shots...
It shows the Aircraft, etc, firmly planted on the ground!

Paul...(no relation to Cliff Richard!).... Wink...!

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Reply #13 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 12:55pm

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Flying Trucker wrote on Aug 15th, 2012 at 8:47am:
Hi Paul... Smiley

HMMM...my shadows were all checked in the FSX Program, not sure why they are not working...I think there were three boxes checked...

Unless...

The ORBX Scenery/Weather cancelled them out.

It's a bit dark for distinct shadows in shots #1 & #2. I can see a trace of them on the player aircraft & the angle is wrong for the shadows to display in shot #3. I suspect that the other aircraft in all your shots are scenery objects which don't have shadows, unlike AI traffic.  I've noticed the same thing with Paul's shots taken at his own airfield scenery.

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I am surprised to see the change in the aircraft livery in shot #1 as opposed to shots #2 and #3.

I think this computer got into one of my bottles of Scotch Whisky without my knowing... Shocked     Grin

These things don't happen without good reason. I suspect it's more likely that you got at the whisky bottle. Tongue Cheesy
 
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Reply #14 - Aug 15th, 2012 at 9:01pm

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Right you are Stephane...that might answer Paul's comment about the shadows... Wink
 
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