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Çatalca Tunnels Challenge, Turkey Dario Costa Red Bull World Record Flight
Updated 22 Jan 2023
The last Sim Update caused conflictions with the way the sim handles collisions. This means that you were no longer able to fly through the tunnels, or spawn in correctly to the starting points. The only way I could resolve this was to remove all the collisions from inside the tunnels, this reduces the immersion and challenge but now you can at least fly through the tunnels once again. If there is a solution to this in future Sim Updates then I will be able to reintroduce the collisions to the tunnel walls.
Here is my recreation of Çatalca Tunnels which are located in Turkey. ICAO Code: C4TA
It is the site in which Dario Costa completed a World Record by being the first to takeoff and fly through a tunnel on 4th September 2021. Nobody had ever flown an aeroplane through a tunnel until Italy's Dario Costa sped through two tunnels near Istanbul at average speeds of 245kph
WARNING: This tunnel scenery may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
I have pushed the SDK to it's limits with this build. The ability to tunnel through existing terrain is just not possible at this time so I have had to think outside the box on a number of occasions.
I am aware of some minor glitching that can occur when going from one end of the scenery to the other. I have carefully created a balance between how the scenery looks, and how it reactes to the MSFS game logic. Other factors that maybe experienced are:
- In Slew mode you will be placed on the roof of the tunnel, but then you will spawn on the road after exiting slew mode
- Multiplayer aircraft may dissapear when entering the tunnel, however the name tag will still appear.
- Entering the tunnel at very high speeds (jet aircraft) may result in being placed straight on the ground
I have created 2 starting points at a fictitious Airport with ICAO Code of C4TA. I have also added night lighting so this can be attempted day & night.
A placard of Dario's Guinness World Record certificate has been placed at the starting position.
- Runway 01 will start you at the same position as Dario Costa when he set off on his World Record attempt.
- Runway 02 will start you in the opposite tunnel but exactly adjacent to the other tunnel, this enables you to have a race with another player.
There may well be some surprises in the second tunnel to look out for! Keep an eye on the gantry signage!
INSTALLATION: Simply extract the file named 'jeppeson2001-catalca-tunnels-v0.8' into your Community Folder.
The Payware aircraft in the preview clip is a Gee Bee R3 Special by GotFriends and can be downloaded here: https://flightsim.to/product/gee-bee-r3-special
The Freeware Red Bull livery by MAHONY can be downloaded here: https://flightsim.to/file/20342/gotfriends-geebee-r3-redbull-livery
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Log Inover 3 years ago
https://youtu.be/73ryAB3KQ8M I made this before the update. I promise to use planes next time. THANK YOU!
over 3 years ago
Wow this looks crazy. I won't try it as I'm too bad at races but the first picture looks awesome!
over 3 years ago
Elevation problem need fix!!
over 3 years ago
I have now updated to version 0.9 which fixes the collisions issue which prevented you from flying inside the tunnel.
over 3 years ago
Ok, i will try... Keep up the good work..
over 3 years ago
when going inside the tunnel the tunnel turn green and distorted... NOT good
over 3 years ago
I have now updated to version 0.9 which fixes the collisions issue which prevented you from flying inside the tunnel.
over 3 years ago
Ok now the tunnel work, it would be nice if you added the parking locations outside the tunnel when we can start Cold and dark.....
over 3 years ago
Is there a way to fix the spawn point? Now it is on top of the tunnel.
over 3 years ago
I have now updated to version 0.9 which fixes the collisions issue which prevented you from flying inside the tunnel.
over 3 years ago
One of my favourites. On the other hand with the SU11 there is an elevation problem. I don't start in the tunnel anymore. It starts on top of it instead. Could you please fix the issue?
over 3 years ago
I have now updated to version 0.9 which fixes the collisions issue which prevented you from flying inside the tunnel.
over 4 years ago
Very nice scenery :)
over 4 years ago
Thank you for this amazing mod :)
over 4 years ago
It's sooooo good in VR, truly epic experience - like you are there, thanks for another amazing mod! Once again, the love for detail and accuracy on display, above standard, WELL above!
over 4 years ago
This is a true keeper! Very Well done!
Çatalca Tunnels Challenge, Turkey Dario Costa Red Bull World Record Flight v0.9
Experience the Çatalca Tunnels Challenge in Turkey, where Dario Costa set a Red Bull world record flight in September 2021. Fly through recreated tunnels in this unique scenery, now updated to resolve collision issues post-Sim Update. Choose from two starting points, day or night, for an immersive aerial challenge. Note: viewer discretion advised due to potential seizure triggers for those with photosensitive epilepsy.
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Updated 22 Jan 2023 The last Sim Update caused conflictions with the way the sim handles collisions. This means that you were no longer able to fly through the tunnels, or spawn in correctly to the starting points. The only way I could resolve this was to remove all the collisions from inside the tunnels, this reduces the immersion and challenge but now you can at least fly through the tunnels once again. If there is a solution to this in future Sim Updates then I will be able to reintroduce the collisions to the tunnel walls.
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Scenery need fix, roads entering the tunnel are not even, when taxing in the road the aircraftn tip over, road signs some a floating in the air, red warning cones floating in air...