Description
Gorge River Airstrip, for MSFS
Real place with a fictitious ICAO code NZQE from default MSFS (I didn't attributed this code).
Version 1.2
--Description--
Gorge River is probably the most remote airstrip in NZ. Actually, this is the place where the Long family is living, known as being in the most remote location in NZ! They are 50km away from any road, on the wet Westland coast of South Island, between Haast and Milford Sound. The airstrip itself is very small, and the settlement is composed of an unique house plus a D.O.C hut. Don't hesitate to follow the adventures of Chris, the "boy from Gorge River" (youtube or http://www.gorgeriver.org) to know a bit more on this place and on the Longs.
--The scene--
The scene is a complete rebuilt of the airstrip as it barely exists in base MSFS.
I used several default and customs assets and many others from various libraries.
It has been developed using the Orbx NZ Mesh, so I can't guarantee its compatibility with the base mesh.
Work done:
- airstrip and parking place
- custom plants (from SBWorks library)
- custom building (DOC Hut)
- adjustments of vegetation (a lot of patches were missing in the area)
- reveal of the offshore rocks
- a bit of terraforming
Note: better rendered with Bijan 4-seasons vegetation or even better with REX Accuseason.
--What's new?--
v1.2
Recompiled with SU11 SDK.
v1.1
Fixed terraforming on beach.
v1.0
initial release
--Installation--
Please remove any previous version of this scenery you may have.
Just unzip and drop the "sbworks-airport-nzqe-gorgeriver" folder into your "Community" folder of MSFS.
It is more than strongly recommended to install this library:
- Dave's 3D people library (https://flightsim.to/file/5452/dave-s-3d-people-library)
- SBworks Library v1.4 or later
--Credits--
All work done by SBWorks (Stéphane Beilliard).
December 2022.
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Log Inover 3 years ago
Hmm, This is problem with default scenery.
over 3 years ago
Hi. Thanks, but please consider this was a pre-WU12 scenery which now is obsolete. I removed it BTW. Do use the "default" one which is just great!
over 3 years ago
Just want to say thank you for your hard work even though it looks like the next world update will build over your work. You've provided the NZ flightsim community with an excellent resource enjoyed for several years. Best Regards and thanks.
over 3 years ago
Hey, thank you, it's very kind of you and much appreciated!
Yes the next WU12 will bring several improvements to NZ. And since it will bring NZ to a good level (I hope), especially for the DEM, I'm sure my next updates will be enjoyed by everyone the same ;)
over 3 years ago
Did you sold it to MSFS? Because they have the same airport for the new New Zealand World Update.
over 3 years ago
Hi! No, the Gorge River for the next update is from the folks of NZA simulations! Wait for it, you'll see it's way beyond what I proposed here ;)
over 3 years ago
Thanks ! This is great ! I suppose its going to get a tiny update? In SU11 I land R21 and midway to 65% down it just as I know the landing is successful the sim detects a crash as if I hit an object but I swear ...I didnt :D ...I was down to 46 knots or so braking.. oh well :P
over 3 years ago
Hi! Thanks! Strange, I do not have this problem on my side. Anyway I propose a newly SU11-compiled version, see if it's better now for you.
over 3 years ago
Thank you Stéphane, I guess its my bad flying...you really made this place realistic, I saw that documentary from here, I shall try again :)
over 4 years ago
Love this one! Your new west coast sceneries are superb.
over 4 years ago
What REX Accuseason Presets do you recommend for this NZ overall?
over 4 years ago
Hi. I'm using right now short trees, winter corresponding to this week (seasonal changes should be minimum anyway in this part of NZ). I may be wrong but according to my impression, the whole NZ is a single biome in REX Accuseason (which is a shame).
over 4 years ago
Great job, thanks for the awesome sceneries.
over 4 years ago
Did a quick trip from Milford Sound last night. Managed to land the Twin Otter after one flyover and a last second go-around. A little hairy but well worth it, beauty of a strip!
over 4 years ago
Thanks!
Great! With a Twotter, this is surely a challenge! IRL, I doubt the wings will not avoid scratches ;)
over 4 years ago
Gorgeous area! Unfortunately with the Orbx mesh I'm getting some funny mesh lumps at the southern end of the runway
over 4 years ago
Hi, thanks for the feedback. I can see the same odd things when I disable the "coastal fix" (https://fr.flightsim.to/file/7543/coastline-glitch-fix-mediterranean) I was using during development. Well, I'll release a fix quite soon!
over 4 years ago
Quick on the draw. Much appreciated! Keep up the excellent work!
Gorge River Airstrip
Explore the remote Gorge River Airstrip in New Zealand with this MSFS add-on. Live the unique experience of the Long family, residing in the most isolated location in NZ. This scenery includes a small airstrip, custom buildings, and vegetation adjustments for a realistic depiction. Updated to v1.2 with improvements for a more immersive flying experience.
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Impressive update. Incredibly fast. There's only a problem with the glass wall halfway down the runway. Still, a beautiful addition.