mutley 4,498 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Sounds familiar? A new piece of software being released by First Class Simulations on the 20th June. Around the world in 80 flights! Circumnavigate the globe, heading east from the historic Farnborough airfield in the UK, on an epic 80 leg journey around the world. Fly over the Alps and Pyrenees before facing the challenge of the mighty Himalayan range. Explore the Far East and Australia. Blaze a trail from the frozen north, to tropical Africa. Conquer the lonely Pacific, leapfrogging across a series of islands as you make your way to the United States. Make landfall and catch your breath before flying over some of the most stunning scenery in the world as you head across the vast expanse of the USA to the Caribbean before venturing a trans-Atlantic crossing back to Farnborough.Each of the 80 flight legs can be flown as individual or consecutive missions and are comprehensively detailed, with a flight plan, pilots notes, full briefing and a guide to many of the wonders of the world that pass beneath your wings. From man-made wonders such as the Great Pyramids and the Golden Gate Bridge, to natural wonders such as Mount Kilimanjaro, the Sahara Desert, the Indonesian Archipelago and the Grand Canyon, the entire route has been carefully chosen to showcase the breathtaking beauty of the planet. Also included is a stunning recreation of the 1937 Lockheed Electra 10E aircraft flown by Amelia Earhart for her world record attempt, with many of the flights dovetailing into Earhart Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I think you may be happy you put this at the bottom of each page. Mutley's Hangar Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted April 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Yes, thanks John but I wonder is it worth it? Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 That's the AC I flew in the Casablanca leg. John Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted April 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 I don't know if I'm flattered or annoyed? Perhaps I'll sell the Mutley's ATWC Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 One of our members uses that tag line that industrial espionage is the sincerest form of flattery. I can't remember who it is, but someone uses it on JF and I think they're a member here too. Not that they needed James Bond to filch the details of this. John Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted April 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 I bet that program wouldn't take a year to complete :mrhappy: Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 9 Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Mmmm, I can see why you would be annoyed. There do seem to be a fair few similarities. But on the other hand, the 'around the world' thing has been going on for years and a globe is the obvious symbol for a program orientated on global travel. Its a difficult one really. How about sending a calm/polite e-mail to the publisher(or developer)? Link to post Share on other sites
wisemanp 0 Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 But will the customers who buy this product have such a feeling that we all do on here in our ATWC, os posting brilliant screenshots and enjoying others? I dont think so! Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted April 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Hi Martyn, I agree, around the world is not a unique feature, there are similar things going on all over the place. It seemed too much of a coincidence when I saw the writing on the aircraft! Phil, you have hit the nail on the head there :mrhappy: Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 But, that challange onl has 80 flights, we've had 117! Thats 37 more fun, action-packed legs for us!!! Kieran Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 They're starting and ending in Southampton and using the identical name and acronym. If you believe that's a coincidence, I have beachfront property in Chad to sell you at a great price. John Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 .. and they make you pay for it! Thanks Mut for the free, but great, Around The World Challange! Kieran Link to post Share on other sites
ddavid 149 Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hey, Joe - I'm really sorry - I just haven't seen this thread before, but I'm just as p*ssed (off) as you for this outright plagiarism! And, I tell you this, if they've included a certain young lady with a name starting with Sh.... (you know who!) then I'll be round there personally. Still, like they say: If you can't beat 'em - join 'em! And we just did - so there! :yes: Thanks for the ATWC, Joe - it's ours - we did it - they can't take that away from us. Cheers - Dai. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 So where is this Low-Class Simulations outfit based, anyway? I've never heard of them. Have they published other things? John Link to post Share on other sites
wisemanp 0 Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 According to their website it starts and ends in Farnborough... However I still think it is a massive copy of our trip! Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted May 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 So where is this Low-Class Simulations outfit based, anyway? I've never heard of them. Have they published other things?John Hello John, They are a reasonably sized company over here and do publish quite a few well know titles. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 9 Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Get in touch with them Joe, would be interesting to see what they have to say Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,498 Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 I see they had an mention in the PC Pilot summer special, not much but a quarter page. http://www.contactsales.co.uk/aroundtheworld.htm why not give them more publicity. Perhaps Just Flight would want the officially licensed MH ATWC? :wink: Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Martyn 9 Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Their video seems to advertise the included aircraft more than the actual flying :wink: Link to post Share on other sites
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