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Orbx global

papab

papab

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I have been kicking this around all month.........
With the sale coming to a close should I get Global?
I do not do a lot of GA VFR flying,so would it be a waste of my $$$$$?

I use both FSX & P3DV2.5

Thanks for any input
Rick
 
Agreed, FSX almost looks like a new sim. I hardly ever fly above 5.000 ft, but in any case below that, and when taking off and landing, FTXGlobal is worth every penny. The only danger: you might become addicted to more ORBX products!
 
papab said:
I have been kicking this around all month.........
With the sale coming to a close should I get Global?
I do not do a lot of GA VFR flying,so would it be a waste of my $$$$$?

I use both FSX & P3DV2.5

Thanks for any input
Rick
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FTX Global is very good for airliner flying. The individual regions are focused on GA, but Global just makes the rest of the world look better, including from 30,000 feet. also, if you fly in europe, the open LC EU is fantastic as well. you may or may not want vector for coastlines, roads and stuff, if you get that, make sure you have a more accurate mesh than fsx default.

I have two setups, my fsx:se installation is strictly airliner with global, vector and open LC I have p3d setup for GA only with all the regions.

global has a triple installer, so you can use in both sims.
 
I think it is well worth it (and I paid top dollar for mine!!) and if you use ORBX scenery, it is all created using Global. It's a win-win.

Don
 
I can only say that FTXGlobal transformed my flight simulator to a new level, and on top of that it gave me a FPS increase, which is always welcome.

Oh, and even for non frequent VFR flyers, it is always nice seeing great areal scenery when departing or arriving at an airport, or even when climbing or descending though the clouds.
 
Thank you all for your input
I am going to purchase Global on you recommendations!
Rick
 
Yes, go for it !

I just installed Global + Vector today after I jumped on the sale back on May 2nd.

It took that long to get here ( Heart of Dixie ) from the Down Under FlightSim Store.

It really does change FSX for the better. :applause:

I'm sure I'll have to update the libraries and stuff.
 
I have a lot of Orbx scenery,NA Fiords Gold region and lots of airports in them. I also use FEX UTX GEX so always have to switch with Central depending on the region. With Global, do you still have to switch back and forth, or being global are all the textures now united? Thanks
 
Is it possible (and any reason) to buy these parts one by one? The price is still pretty high... What would be the first one? Would it make much difference by itself?
 
Through FTX Central v2.0 you can put the whole sim in Hybrid mode. Thereby enabling all the regions!

Cheers,

Johan
 
How do you do that? Have Central open but can only select default or North America does not show anything about hybrid
 
Hi there, Don!

Since you don't have Global you won't see the Hybrid option. You'll only see the regions you have and default. Global adds worldwide textures and when you were to turn on Hybrid, those would show wherever you flew. If you just wanted to show a region's textures when flying in that area, you would need to switch from Hybrid back to that particular region.

HTH,

Mr. Grumpy :untroubled:
 
kiki said:
Is it possible (and any reason) to buy these parts one by one? The price is still pretty high... What would be the first one? Would it make much difference by itself?
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If you buy them one at a time (which makes absolute sence when the budget only reaches so far) I suggest the following order:

FTX Global -> Vector -> Open LC.
 
Well, you guys sealed the deal for me! I just joined the ORBX community. Global and Vector purchased and installed. I have to say I am NOT disappointed. Very smooth and really does improve the looks of the sim immensely! No regrets. :encouragement::encouragement:
 
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