Popular Post Orbx 1,120 Posted September 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2020 We are delighted to announce our first all-new airport product for Microsoft Flight Simulator - Bryce Canyon Airport! Acclaimed developer Ken Hall brings his developing flair to this historic airfield, located in the dramatic canyon hinterlands of Southern Utah. Serving the famous national park of the same name, Bryce Canyon is a high-altitude airport that hosts GA and corporate flights from across the United States. The airport is perfectly situated for exploring many of the Parks of the southwest; beyond Bryce Canyon National Park itself, Zion, Grand Staircase, Arches, Monument Valley and the north rim of the Grand Canyon are just short flights away. Whilst located halfway between Vegas and Salt Lake City, Bryce Canyon is also perfect to pair with other well-known aviation destinations nearby, including Boulder City, Telluride, Sedona, and the new airport at St George. Ken has brought his famous eye for detail to this new airfield; all buildings have been perfectly recreated in complete UHD detail. Careful implementation of PBR and normal mapping brings out the best of the new sim engine, whilst custom hand-edited aerial imagery brings a considerable improvement to the ground colouring and detail over the default bing imagery. As a historic airfield with ties to the early days of air travel, the main hangar is a famous landmark of the area - you may even note the rudimentary navigation arrow painted on the roof, showing the way for pioneering aviators flying to Salt Lake City! Coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator very soon, Bryce Canyon will be available through OrbxDirect and Microsoft FlightSim Marketplace. This is the first of several airport projects we have in development for this scenic corner of the US; be sure to keep an eye on our social media and forums over the coming week for more details and information. Enjoy! 21 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
MasonDominique 106 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Yes ! Yes ! Yes ! Fantastic ! Incredible place to fly to KTEX, KSEZ etc... Thank you Ken Dom 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post BradB 22,776 Posted September 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 16, 2020 It just keeps getting better and better , who says the year 2020 was a bad one ........ 7 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Dario 3,510 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Wow, this airport seems amazing! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Doc_Z 213 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Any chance for P3d or have we given up on it? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dario 3,510 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 These small or regional airports, as well as GA airfields, are the way to go with MSFS. It’s an incredible simulator for those who enjoy to fly low and slow, and Orbx has tons of experience in this kind of airport. I am sure they will be a huge success. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Boss1 125 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Wow, excellent news! Hope to see Grand Canyon Airport as well in the future. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Dusterman 72 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Ken told me KBCE was in process when I requested it on the POE and Airport Request subforum. If you go there and read my post, there are a couple of video links to show you what it is like in the real world. I've been flying from Sedona to Bryce in MSFS 2020, so now we will have half of the pairing from Orbx. Perhaps the other half will show up soon. I'm hoping the National Park will be in high definition as part of this package, as the default doesn't do justice to the terrain.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
paulk 374 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Had a holiday around Bryce and other areas years ago, truly amazing area and I am sure the scenery will do it justice too. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Seanmo 73 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Wow! That was unexpected! "This is the first of several airport projects we have in development for this scenic corner of the US; be sure to keep an eye on our social media and forums over the coming week for more details and information." Sounds like we can expect more unexpected wonders of the West. I have seen a Monument Valley freeware add-on that will be awesome with these new airports. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BrianV 461 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Fantastic news and captures. Ken has created another miracle. Great work! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
fabs79 144 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Best news ever, so many memories of the area! I proposed to my wife at the rim of Bryce Canyon. Thank you so much for this scenery! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Sundog 19 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Yes, it's been awhile since we have had a good rendition of this! Now I need Orbx Sedona and Telluride. The Orbx Triangle, and then we, meaning them, can radiate airports out from there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyS 18 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 (edited) OMG! Looks stunning, Ken! I’ll be buying this one for sure! Edited September 17, 2020 by AnthonyS 1 Link to post Share on other sites
carlosqr 4,767 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Imgur is not working yet Any other way to see the images? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wolfko 997 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 1 hour ago, carlosqr said: Imgur is not working yet Any other way to see the images? I have no issues to see the pics. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TigerTigerM 7,317 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Interesting choice. A small cluster of buildings on a large scenic canvas. Could be a hard sell, yet Ken has worked his magic & tucked in plenty of detail where it matters, & made it a must have. I like the rustic ambiance radiating from the old hangar. & somewhere there may be a lawn mower tucked away, & or a Port-a-loo, signature KH touches. Nicely done again Ken. TTM 1 Link to post Share on other sites
carlosqr 4,767 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Imgur is back and this is simply fantastic Very nice spot 1 Link to post Share on other sites
EvidencePlz 142 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Looking beautiful. Can't wait to get it. Why did Orbx not do Fresca though? It's the birthplace for the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise. The current one in the MSFS marketplace is great but I'd have preferred to have it developed by my most favorite scenery/airport developer Orbx 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Eberhard Haberkorn 1,445 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Stunning indeed, and another great job! 22 hours ago, Doc_Z said: Any chance for P3d or have we given up on it? That would be my question as well. Haven't progressed to Fs2020 yet, due to restricted bandwidth on my side. Quite happy with p3dv5. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
paddler 360 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Way to go Ken! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
gregmorin 1,707 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Outstanding work! i hope it comes to P3DV5 as well. Greg 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Dadtom65 592 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Orbx builds them and I buy them. Fantastic. Derek. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
aguiar 3 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 On 9/16/2020 at 12:04 PM, Doc_Z said: Any chance for P3d or have we given up on it? I'd like to know that too, sticking to P3Dv5. Put MSFS to rest for the comming months till the devs get it ironed out 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hall 1,294 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 1 hour ago, aguiar said: I'd like to know that too, sticking to P3Dv5. Put MSFS to rest for the comming months till the devs get it ironed out I can't commit to P3d at the moment, as much as I would like to release for all platforms the extra work is quite substancial, P3D requires different materials for PBR plus a lot ofother stuff. I know Elon Musk's internet will be out soon and the online situation will change. I don't fly P3D anymore myself and there is so much to do for MSFS. Thank you for asking but I doubt I'll have the passion to develop for P3D anymore. cheers Ken 6 Link to post Share on other sites
merlinux 201 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 @Ken HallAmazing! Will definitely buy 3 hours ago, Ken Hall said: I can't commit to P3d at the moment, as much as I would like to release for all platforms the extra work is quite substancial, P3D requires different materials for PBR plus a lot ofother stuff. I know Elon Musk's internet will be out soon and the online situation will change. I don't fly P3D anymore myself and there is so much to do for MSFS. Thank you for asking but I doubt I'll have the passion to develop for P3D anymore. cheers Ken Does that mean we will never see Tapini for v5? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
aguiar 3 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 6 hours ago, Ken Hall said: I can't commit to P3d at the moment, as much as I would like to release for all platforms the extra work is quite substancial, P3D requires different materials for PBR plus a lot ofother stuff. I know Elon Musk's internet will be out soon and the online situation will change. I don't fly P3D anymore myself and there is so much to do for MSFS. Thank you for asking but I doubt I'll have the passion to develop for P3D anymore. cheers Ken It's a pitty Ken 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Eberhard Haberkorn 1,445 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Thanks for your answer, Ken. I fully understand. Quite a task, with all the simulators around. Still a pity, though. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hall 1,294 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 6 hours ago, merlinux said: Does that mean we will never see Tapini for v5? I have just been advised that Tapini wasn't working in V5, I will have a fix for it ASAP, really sorry about the delay, I had no idea it wasn't working. cheers Ken 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bernd1151 2,701 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 9 hours ago, Ken Hall said: I don't fly P3D anymore myself and there is so much to do for MSFS. Excellent work on this one, Ken!! Looking very much forward to buy it. Will you and Tim have a chance to develop your fantastic PNG airstrips for MSFS? I know quite a few people (myself included), for whom this would be like Xmas and Eastern together Bernd 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Ken Hall 1,294 Posted September 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 18, 2020 16 minutes ago, bernd1151 said: Will you and Tim have a chance to develop your fantastic PNG airstrips for MSFS? I know quite a few people (myself included), for whom this would be like Xmas and Eastern together Absolutely, and with the Satellite imagery already done it makesway for the whole of PNG to be done 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bernd1151 2,701 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Ken, you made my day. What do I say, my entire weekend 2 Link to post Share on other sites
merlinux 201 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Ken Hall said: I have just been advised that Tapini wasn't working in V5, I will have a fix for it ASAP, really sorry about the delay, I had no idea it wasn't working. cheers Ken Thank you Ken !!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Graffix75 23 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Fantastic news! I've been here a few times, can't wait for this one. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Airtrooper 15 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Excellent work! Well done! Request: Snow on objects, to go with snow on the ground. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hall 1,294 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Request: Snow on objects, to go with snow on the ground. unfortunately the technology doesn’t exist to provide this feature at the moment. Asobo is aware of this and hopefully they will find a way to implement it. Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites
fabs79 144 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 21 hours ago, Ken Hall said: Absolutely, and with the Satellite imagery already done it makesway for the whole of PNG to be done Fantastic news! May I ask if you're also planning to bring the NSTU package to the new sim? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hall 1,294 Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 11 hours ago, fabs79 said: Fantastic news! May I ask if you're also planning to bring the NSTU package to the new sim? Not sure as yet, part of me prefers to do new stuff and the other part feels obligated to our customers, so I guess provided we can do it justice it will get the love. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
quelcertoleo 11 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) this one bring georender2 memories...nice. Edited September 20, 2020 by quelcertoleo 1 Link to post Share on other sites
EvidencePlz 142 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 On 9/18/2020 at 2:10 PM, Ken Hall said: Absolutely, and with the Satellite imagery already done it makesway for the whole of PNG to be done Thank you! Now I can day-dream about role-playing as Missionary Bush Pilot in MSFS. Can't wait! 3 Link to post Share on other sites
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