Sasa 951 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 One question. Did you make station Novolazarevskaya? Or any other Russian station? All of the stations we know of have been done, but not all of them in high detail as Rothera, McMurdo and others. Novolasarevskaya base itself has not been done. But the skiway connected to that station has been done in medium detail with a few Russian static aircraft parking there etc. Also supplied are some flightplan files with waypoints to and from "Novo" Airbase. For all I know Russia plans to reactivate some of its closed stations at some point in the future, which would make them even more interesting. Bests, Sascha Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-329281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa 951 Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 I wonder if it you could add a calibrated FSMap map in the package (the one you are planning to add to the package with the main landmarks, like in island). Because I am conserned that the calibration with be very hard to do. Certainly possible. If it can't be done until the product is released, this is certainly something for a later update package. Bests, Sascha Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-329282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbird 1 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 And it comes with a full blown derivative of our Twin Otter (just about our best selling aircraft over the years). Man, I already own your Twotter, but I'd buy again if a new one was released that was up to modern standards. Same with the Beaver too. Really looking forward to this scenery, it looks amazing and the documentation sounds great as well. Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-330004 Share on other sites More sharing options...
etien 16 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Certainly possible. If it can't be done until the product is released, this is certainly something for a later update package. Bests, Sascha Would be great Sascha. Etienne Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-330006 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa 951 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Well, there is kind of a mission included there. The British fly their Twotters down from Calgary to Rothera (Antarctica) every season and back north when the season ends.... Looks like the new season just began. Two British Twin Otters headed for Antarctica just left Calgary earlier today and landed in Casper, Wyoming to refuel. They can be tracked through the US on the following links: http://de.flightaware.com/live/flight/VPFBB http://de.flightaware.com/live/flight/VPFAZ Bests, Sascha Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-330858 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airlifter 60 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Cool! Looks like something I might try to replicate once Antartica X is released... Providing that my wife & kids allow me Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-330888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoYo 49 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Any new pictures from ICE land? The winter is comming . Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-332414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa 951 Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Any new pictures from ICE land? The winter is comming . We are in the final stages of development right now. I can't give a time yet but I have agreed with Aerosoft that everything will be out until the holidays. As soon as McMurdo is finished, which is the major hub down there, you'll get a bunch of more screenies. Meanwhile, if you can get BBC One where you live, there is a new documentary series coming made by the "Planet Earth" makers featuring some nice aerial impressions from the Arctic areas: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mfl7n The Americans have to wait until spring for this one on Discovery but I'm sure there will be a nice DVD/Bluray collection again as with the "Planet Earth" series. Bests, Sascha Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-332878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa 951 Posted October 22, 2011 Author Share Posted October 22, 2011 Seeing that you and me both live in Germany as many, many of our customers: I have just seen that "Frozen Planet" will also be broadcasted by the ZDF in Germany. If anyone finds out when it would be nice if he/she could let us all know because I'm sure that this is something not to be missed for everyone with an interest in Antarctica. Bests, Sascha Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-332879 Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerhead 7 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Can't wait to get this! The ferry flight down to Antarctica in the Twin Otter is going to be an adventure in itself. Will there be fuel depots available (An important part of operating the Twin Otter in Antarctica)? Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-333103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa 951 Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Will there be fuel depots available (An important part of operating the Twin Otter in Antarctica)? Yes, of course! Although I wouldn't be too sure there are all of them covered. Getting a complete list of fuel depots from every country setting them up down there is next to impossible. You can fly for example in a triangle between the Concordia, Mario Zuchelli and Dumont D'Urville bases using the Twotter where on each leg half way there is a fuel depot next to a small skiway. Bests, Sascha Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-333335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerhead 7 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Absolutley perfect! Thanks Sascha! Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-333434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thokle 186 Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 @Sascha Please, can you show us more preview pictures?! Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-333550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa 951 Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 @Sascha Please, can you show us more preview pictures?! Very busy on the final development stages right now but maybe Nick will have some time for a few more screenshots during the next 2 weeks (no promise). Bests, Sascha Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-333781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C 110 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Yup, virtual camera at the ready. Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-333790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa 951 Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 @Sascha Please, can you show us more preview pictures?! Just seen that the Flight! Magazine released their August's preview article and screenshots for free: http://www.flightm.com/2011/08/antarctica-x-die-preview/ Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-333840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thokle 186 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Thanks Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-333852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa 951 Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 Just a quick peek from McMurdo to its annual Sea Ice Runway. Bests, Sascha Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-334559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C 110 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 I'll be there too shortly, hope there's a bar! Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-334613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa 951 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'll be there too shortly, hope there's a bar! There's more than one... Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-334682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa 951 Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Today that I finished most of McMurdo's files I used to opportunity to take an A319 on a flight to McMurdo (this type of aircraft is actually flying there). Please keep in mind that I'm not even close as good as Nick in taking screenshots. Southeast of Terra Nova Bay... ...Mount Erebus in the background. Mount Erebus is a volcano that has one of only three open lava lakes on earth - the other two being in Congo and Ethopia. Passing Mount Erebus. Note that all the screenshots you have seen up to here show Antarctica X in "default". The complete continent is covered in this quality while there are a few areas (mainly around the bases) that are done in even higher quality. Overflight of McMurdo's Sea Ice Runway Touching down (as seen from the Tower) Taxiing along "Fuels". Note the large engine heaters that are used down here warm up the engines before startup Parking brakes set, engines turned off. A passenger is disembarking from the Hercules in front of us. Note the snow animated blower clearing the apron of snow Just a little tour but I hope you like it. Bests, Sascha Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-334742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capnsully 6 Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Wow. That's all I can say, Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-334820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markoz 7 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 WOW! This is a must have for me! I have done some "Qantas to Antarctica" flights (following the real world Qantas flights) in the PMDG 744 and in the Captain Sim 762. This is going to change all that! I also fly the other aircraft from either Australia or New Zealand to Antarctica. The FSX default Antarctica is boring and dull, nothing like in the real world. This is going to change all that! Am I right in believing that you guys have fixed up the navigational problems down there? It's been terrible in my experience. GPS says I'm going north when I'm really going east. That sort of thing. Mark Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-334878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManuelL 71 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Nice shots - and the scenery looks fantastic! With that tower shot you can participate in this month's screenshot competition and win a free Aerosoft download. Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-334888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasa 951 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 Am I right in believing that you guys have fixed up the navigational problems down there? It's been terrible in my experience. GPS says I'm going north when I'm really going east. That sort of thing. That's a VERY good point. No, of course we weren't able to fix that because we just can't fix FSX believing the magnetic poles being the real poles also (sad but true). We are currently compiling a list for the manual containing navigation programs that can help you out down there. I think FS Commander might be one of a few options. Bests, Sascha Link to comment https://forum.aerosoft.com/index.php?/topic/23489-antarctica-x-preview-released-topic-closed/page/15/#findComment-334936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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