mutley 4,487 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Today, Aerosoft release the download version of CorfuX Located in the Ionian Sea and not far from Italy, the island of Corfu has been a favorite holiday destination ever since air travel got cheap enough for the masses. Of course, as the rest of Greece, it has a long, often bloody and very rich history that is clearly visible all over the island. Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport is a typical holiday airport. Off season it’s quiet with just a few flights every day while in the holiday season (and certainly on Monday and Friday) the airport is running at full capacity. The runway is built in a small bay and the approach from the south is spectacular as some of the best known landmarks are only a few hundred meters away. Though weather conditions are seldom a problem, wind can be an issue as it flows around and over the mountains that are close to the airport. In high summer turbulence can be severe close to the ground. As the runway has no ILS, all approaches are visual and certain the VOR DME NDB approach to runway 35 is not easy. LiVEinFSX modeled this airport using the latest insights in scenery design. But what makes this a special project is not the technology but the keen eye for detail and obvious love for the Greek islands that is clearly visible. If you never bought an add-on for FSX this is a great one to start with! Photo real texture (0.5-1.0m resolution) for whole Corfu Island Custom terrain mesh for the whole island Photo-realistic Scenery covering the main and the old town and both ends of the approach path. Fully custom 3D airport with all structures Custom HD ground textures with full FSX material properties (specular shine/water reflection) at airport Realistic approach lighting system Detailed rendition of Corfu’s famous landmarks on approach routes Advanced animations at the airport (flag/vehicle animations etc.) Detailed representation of old town and harbour 3D re-construction of the main ship port and rocky shores of the old town Very high framerates Extensive manual (available before purchase) Simple tool to configure the scenery More here Link to post Share on other sites
mike H 456 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks for the info Joe,looking very nice will have to put it on my to have list. Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Iv'e just been for a tour around the island, very nice but not perfect on first view, seems to be missing some prominent land marks like the radio masts to the north of the airport. Still, early days, I will publish a review in a couple of weeks. Cheers, Joe Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Looks good joe. I was looking at their screenshots yesterday - not ever having been there I cannot comment how accurate it is but it sure looks nice Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Ah, well that's where I spent my honeymoon, we had a car and toured the whole island, I can compare the scenery with my photos! Link to post Share on other sites
simi_av8r 0 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Ah, well that's where I spent my honeymoon, we had a car and toured the whole island, I can compare the scenery with my photos! spent my first ever holiday there with Mrs_Av8r only 8 months after we met.... fell in love with that incredible island - and its Ouzo :wootmesalia: !!! I remember taking a hotel arranged coach tour of the island, the hostess/announcer/guide was off her trolley... did you ever visit Paleokastritsa (or Pal-eh-o-kat-street-sa as she made us say it numerous times!!) on your visits Joe, or the famous Achilleion palace (as used in James Bond "For Your Eyes Only").... I want CorfuX now!...and FSX....and a new PC for it all...can anyone spare a penny or two? Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I think we had the same tour guide! We went to Paleokastritsa and the Achilleion Palace managed to dig these pictures up, Link to post Share on other sites
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