NZFF

Posted: **Sat Dec 13, 2008 5:53 am**

Bit of news picked up from the Alphasim website......

They will be releasing a FSX version of the BN Islander shortly (says before Christmas) and judging by the screenshots, it looks VERY nice. Now we need some good NZ repaints and it will be perfect for flights to Gt Barrier or Milford.

Full details here:-

http://www.alphasim.co.uk/index2.html

smooth landings.

Posted: **Sat Dec 13, 2008 10:02 am**

Dont worry HT - its coming out in with a bunch of NZ schemes including GB Xpress and I expect Milford Flight Seeing - check this thread out at SOH (scroll down) - most of the model is developed right here in Tauranga by Dan from AS and is actually based on a GB Islander.

Posted: **Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:07 am**

That's really great news, I've been waiting for a good Islander for FS for a very long time, and to have one available with the NZ connection is just fantastic.

Posted: **Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:31 am**

A sedate looking plane , but when Aspring Air displayed theirs at one of the Wanaka Airshows , Dang! i was impressed !

Posted: **Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:08 pm**

This is worth waiting for!!!

I'm intrigued by the look of the beach+water in this pic. Looks way better than anything I see with my FSX - with water @100%. I wonder what they used?

Posted: **Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:42 pm**

Adamski wrote:
QUOTE (Adamski @ Dec 13 2008, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is worth waiting for!!!

I'm intrigued by the look of the beach+water in this pic. Looks way better than anything I see with my FSX - with water @100%. I wonder what they used?

REX

Look at this water created by REX:

http://orbxsystems.com/forums/index.php?ac...tach=4062;image

Looks so real!

Posted: **Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:22 pm**

Actually I have a lot of fun with Marcel Kuhnt's Islander and Trilander http://www.m-r-software.de/. It comes in many forms and has great sound. There is also a Milford Sounds sightseeing scheme (and GBA too I think). Good VC too.

Posted: **Sat Dec 13, 2008 3:28 pm**

NZ255 wrote:
QUOTE (NZ255 @ Dec 13 2008, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
REX

Look at this water created by REX:

http://orbxsystems.com/forums/index.php?ac...tach=4062;image

Looks so real!

I get a login page ... drat! ... *another* forum to subscribe to <?>

Posted: **Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:55 pm**

cowpatz wrote:
QUOTE (cowpatz @ Dec 13 2008, 04:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Actually I have a lot of fun with Marcel Kuhnt's Islander and Trilander http://www.m-r-software.de/. It comes in many forms and has great sound. There is also a Milford Sounds sightseeing scheme (and GBA too I think). Good VC too.

Absolutely one of the best flightsim models, ever.
It has these "Easter Egg" buttons and functions - I didn't realise you could change the visible passengers until much much later...
And the soundtrack is one of the best in the business.
Be interesting to see how the new one shapes up.
I forgot Marcel did a Trislander, one of the ugliest aircraft ever, certainly one of the most bizarre.

Posted: **Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:52 pm**

They might put out a FS2004 version. See here

If the BN becomes available for FS2004, its going to be a very good aircraft.

Posted: **Sun Dec 14, 2008 2:16 am**

With the same Performance as a 172, beautiful TWN! Look forward to it

Posted: **Sun Dec 14, 2008 2:56 pm**

Adamski wrote:
QUOTE (Adamski @ Dec 13 2008, 04:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I get a login page ... drat! ... *another* forum to subscribe to <?>

Posted: **Sun Dec 14, 2008 3:56 pm**

I've always been a fan of the Islanders- usually I see or hear them twice per hour, en-route along the Tamaki Estuary from AA to GB, and have enjoyed recreating that flight in FS.

Marcel Kuhnt's model has been on my system for ages- it looks great, but I've always had issues with over pitching up on takeoff- not sure if that's just me, or I somehow installed something incorrectly as the instructions were all in German!

Alpha's model looks really slick though- those FSX screenshots are just

(Your montage is also exceptional cowpatz!)

I really hope that the FS2004 model they have in the works makes it to the end of the production line!

Posted: **Sun Dec 14, 2008 7:17 pm**

What can I say, Nick ... but *WOW!!!!! I think I know what I want for Christmas! REX!

Posted: **Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:36 pm**

Ah yes the mighty Trilander.....a poor mans DC10. A master at generating noise and converting it into lift

Any panel shots of the Alphasim Islander? So many good models are spoilt by poor panels. A shame as that is what you need to use to fly em! Even just a good 2D one.

Posted: **Sun Dec 14, 2008 11:12 pm**

Adamski wrote:
QUOTE (Adamski @ Dec 14 2008, 08:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What can I say, Nick ... but *WOW!!!!! I think I know what I want for Christmas! REX!

It'll cost ya.....about 75 bucks!

Posted: **Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:15 am**

NZ255 wrote:
QUOTE (NZ255 @ Dec 15 2008, 12:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It'll cost ya.....about 75 bucks!

Hmmm ... not cheap ... almost as much as FSX itself! And I'd have to pay extra as I'm over my download cap

I dived into their forums ... seems like *loads* of issues. Do you have it? Has it been buggy?

Posted: **Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:35 am**

I don't have it. Won't have it until someone gives it to me or I get a job!

Posted: **Mon Dec 15, 2008 10:28 am**

Back on topic - more previews here - including Milford Sound Flight Seeing paint. Now we need a FSX Queenstown to go with it.

Posted: **Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:34 pm**

Trolly wrote:
QUOTE (Trolly @ Dec 19 2008, 03:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Marcel Kuhnt's model has been on my system for ages- it looks great, but I've always had issues with over pitching up on takeoff- not sure if that's just me, or I somehow installed something incorrectly as the instructions were all in German!

I had the same problem, which is why I eventually stopped using it.

NZFF

BN Islander coming soon