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This is the exact reason why we have kept delaying it after saying "it'll be ready by the end of the month". We honestly don't want to delay it, but whenever we see something new, we ask whether we can code it. If we can, then we do it. Even the little details that are almost insignificant but add that touch of realism that is noticeable. Case in point, Duchess Transponder light. Believe me when I tell you, we hate delaying this aircraft. But we want to do it right. From the flight model, 3D modelling, texturing, programming and even the documentation (247 pages and counting). I won't list what has been coded yet (believe me, it's a lot) but I will when we finish it. Have we raised the bar? I can safely say, yes. All I'll say is it's not long to go.

Thanks for your contribution, Leen. It'd be great if you did more repaints as I know you're very talented in that area. Maybe even a few for the Saab if you had the time.

I spent 3 days last week doing some serious mesh optimization. On my machine, without Gizmo debugging code built in, I was getting 23-26 fps. After optimization, I am getting an average of 38fps on the ground and 42 fps in the air with all settings maxed out except AA and AF. Those are set at 2x. The system I am doing these tests on is Windows 32bit Dual core E6750 CPU 4GB of RAM 1GB 9800GT Graphics card

The first manual I did, everything was all in the one manual with checklists being separate. The way I'm doing it now is much more organized. Feedback so far has been very favorable. And yes, all the documentation will be in pdf format.

Cameron is doing the coding. And he's doing an amazing job actually. Theo was put back on textures and refining parts of the panel regions and night lighting. We're not sure at this point. I've been banned from x-plane.org and consequently, am unable to download anything from there or even contact anyone. Word from Cameron is "we'll see".

A little bit of coding is left. Maybe a day or 2 worth of work. I'm still doing the manuals. I wasn't happy with the format of the originals so I started them again. But not from scratch. I took all the parts of the original manual and put them into the new format. Still working on charts and different descriptions of the charts and flying conditions (100+ pages...fun reading). I'll be doing another 3 manuals on each area of flying. Takeoff, Cruise and Approach & Landing and then fix up the checklists. All that shouldn't take me more than a couple of days.

I had a great sleep. The date was August 28th, 2010. Granted, I fell asleep at my desk and woke up in bed, but it was a glorious 8 hours in dreamland. Other than that, I don't think so.

Absolutely. Too much fun. Look at the smile on my face after making up a Charts and Tables manual with 100+ pages in it. ;D

And guess who's typing them up! :-\

It all comes down to personal preference. Some people like a clean Saab. Some like it dirty. Some like it worn. If we were to make them further worn, it would most probably throw in another delay. However, just today, I mentioned to Theo that I would like to see more oil on the main gear doors. The look we're aiming for is relatively new with some hours flown in them. So they look "maintained". There will be a paintkit provided for those of you who would like a particular look to paint for yourselves.

There are quite a lot of lights in the panel. I think 10 at last count. The artificial horizon looks like that because the instrument lights are turned up

The one Javier is making will be a default version for XP10. It will not have a custom FMC. The one I am making with Nick and Theo will resume as soon as the Saab 340 is complete (any day now). It will have full suite of avionics and a custom FMC programmed to function like the real one. Time estimate for finishing it...Sometime in Q1-Q2 of 2012.

Is it safe to say that most (possibly all) people who bought Oahu are flying only around Oahu and nowhere else? Eric...what have you done!?

You may be surprised. Displays can be done with png's. The only heavy duty time consuming thing for the 744 is the FMC. I know one thing. I can model and animate a 744 in about half the time it takes to model and animate a 742.

Not yet. There are a FEW systems in the -8 that are different to a -400. The cockpit layout is almost identical and once we finish the coding for the -400 systems, we will be using them (including the FMC) for projects further down the line. Other Boeing products are far from out of the equation. It definitely is a sexy plane though. Kinda looks like a -400 on steroids.

The -8 (not -800) has a supercritical airfoil and the specs for it have not been made available to the public yet (AFAIK). We will not be guessing figures purely to make something that may be in high demand. If the airfoil specs and ALL system specs are made public, then sure, we'll look further into it.

Can Gizmo model all that?

I'll see if I can also get a bunch of REX flight plans. I don't think it should be too difficult.

Ah, Damn! Actually trying to picture Nicolas flying the BK in XA colors. Na, can't picture it. It's like chalk and cheese.

That's unreal! Damn, I'd love to see some XA stuff in those colors.

I like to think of it as a symbiotic relationship. Some damn fine scenery you made there, Eric. I'm still hopeful for an Australia Real Scenery title.

A little cruise around the new Oahu scenery.

I kinda prefer horizontal menus. But that's just a personal preference. Other than that, looks fine.

Mmmm, Cameron. Nice screenshots.

I might make an Mi-24 just for this type of exercise. That'll separate the men from the boys.